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100

Clues in the surrounding text of an unfamiliar word that help you understand its meaning are called -

context clues

100

Is the following equation balanced?

8 x 2 = 4 x 4

YES

100

During the process of photosynthesis, what kind of food do plants make?

glucose (simple sugar)


100

True or False:

Colonial Virginia had lots of banks.

FALSE

200

Look at the back of a dollar bill. You will find the words In God We Trust. This motto was first used on a coin. But it wasn't printed on paper money until 1957. Now it is printed on all United States paper money.

In this paragraph, the word motto means - 

a. puzzle        b. song          c. saying         d. money

c. saying

200

What is the missing digit needed to balance this equation?

7 + ____ = 5 + 5

3

200

What is the name for the green pigment that gives leaves their color?

chlorophyll

200

Putting money aside to spend at a later time is called -

savings

300

Fireflies aren't flies at all. They are beetles. These bugs can light up their bodies. The light flickers off and on. The flashing light signals other fireflies.

In this paragraph, the word flickers means - 

a. swims       b. laughs      c. shadows       d. shines

d. shines   

300

What is the missing digit needed to balance this equation?

8 + _____ = 3 x 5

7

300

What is the name of the inactive state that plants go into during the late fall and winter?

dormancy

300

Buying something now and paying for it later is called -

credit

400

The Ringing brothers started a very small circus. At  first, they did everything themselves. They made tents. They set up the circus acts. This tough life helped them become very famous. Now, their "Greatest Show on Earth" goes all over the country.

In this paragraph, the word tough means - 

a. slow       b. hard        c. old        d. hungry

b. hard

400

The following equation is an example of which property?

4 x 3 = 3 x 4

Commutative Property of Multiplication

400

Because plants need light, they will  _________  in the direction of the sun.

grow

400

Trading one object for another instead of using money is called -

bartering

500

The stingray uses its long tail to protect itself. On its tail is a sharp, poison hook. The hook can pierce an attacker's skin.

In this paragraph, the word pierce means - 

a. change into                      b. look around

c. go through                       d. stay beside

c. go through

500

The following equation is an example of which property?

67 + 0 = 67

Identity Property of Addition

500

Because plants need water, the  _________  will grow in the direction of a water source.

roots

500

Money owed to another person is called -

debt