Tik Tok
A TikToker is showing how to make a friendship bracelet. The video shows these steps:
What is the step that happens before the TikToker begins braiding the strings?
Tying a knot at one end.
"After mixing all the ingredients, drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet. Be sure to leave at least two inches between each cookie. If the cookies are too close together, they might melt into one giant cookie!"
Why is it important to leave space between the cookies on the baking sheet?
To make sure each cookie bakes evenly without sticking to others.
Read the lyrics: "Her voice was like a gentle breeze on a hot summer day."
What type of figurative language is used in the quoted phrase?
simile
The home team's basketball arena can hold 20,500 fans. If 18,765 fans attended last night's game, how many empty seats were there?
20,500 (total seats)−18,765 (fans attended)=1,735 empty seats.
"Just dropped my new dance tutorial! This one's for all my beginners. We break down the 'Wacky Worm' step by step. Remember to practice slowly at first, then speed it up! Don't forget to tag me when you try it!"
What is the main idea of this caption?
A) The TikToker loves to dance.
B) It's a guide to learn a new dance move.
C) People should tag the TikToker in their videos.
D) The "Wacky Worm" is a difficult dance.
B) It's a guide to learn a new dance move.
A baker puts 3 sprinkles on top of each cupcake. If she decorates 8 cupcakes yesterday and 24 cupcakes today, how many sprinkles did she use in total?
3x8= 24
24x3= 72
72 + 24 = 76
Billie Eilish released a new album! In the first week, her album sold 125,487 copies. In the second week, it sold 89,956 copies. How many more copies did her album sell in the first week than in the second week?
125,487−89,956=35,531
Billie Eilish's album sold 35,531 more copies in the first week than in the second week.
An NBA team plays 82 games in a regular season. If a team averages 115 points per game, and they play all 82 games, what is the total number of points the team would score in an entire regular season?
115 points/game×82 games=9,430 points
The team would score a total of 9,430 points in an entire regular season.
A TikToker starts with 2,500 followers. In their first week, their followers increase by 20%. How many followers do they now have?
The 'Sweet Treat Shop' was a rainbow of sugary delights! Gummy bears in every color lined the shelves, alongside giant swirly lollipops. In the glass display case, fudgy brownies sat next to sparkling rock candy. The most popular item, according to the shop owner, was their homemade caramel apple, which they dipped fresh every morning.
What is the most popular item at the 'Sweet Treat Shop,' according to the text?
Homemade caramel apple.
Imagine Sabrina Carpenter released a new song with these lyrics: "I'm not gonna dim my light for anyone, gonna shine bright and own my space. If they don't like it, that's their problem, not mine."
Based on these lyrics, what trait does Sabrina want to show or encourage in herself and others?
confidence, not caring what other people think
"The NBA draft is an exciting annual event where teams select new players, primarily from colleges or international leagues. Young athletes aspire to hear their name called, as it marks the official start of their professional basketball career."
In the passage, what does the word "aspire" most closely mean?
To hope for or dream of achieving something.
A TikTok dance challenge goes viral! On Monday, 150 videos are uploaded. On Tuesday, the number of videos uploaded is 1.5 times the number uploaded on Monday. What is the total number of videos uploaded for the challenge from Monday and Tuesday?
Sophia is baking cupcakes for a school bake sale. Each batch of cupcakes requires 1.75 cups of sugar. She needs to bake 6 dozen cupcakes, and each batch makes 24 cupcakes. How many cups of sugar will Sophia need in total?
How many cups of sugar will Sophia need in total?
Rod Wave has a concert scheduled to start at 8:00 PM in Houston, Texas. His tour bus needs to travel 350 miles to get there. If the bus travels at an average speed of 70 miles per hour, what is the latest time the bus can depart to arrive exactly at 8:00 PM?
Calculate travel time: Time = Distance / Speed Time = 350 miles / 70 miles per hour Time = 5 hours
Calculate departure time: The concert starts at 8:00 PM. If the bus needs 5 hours of travel, it must depart 5 hours before 8:00 PM. 8:00 PM - 5 hours = 3:00 PM
Playing in the NBA requires incredible athleticism and dedication. Players spend countless hours practicing their shots, improving their dribbling skills, and lifting weights to build strength. They also study game footage to learn opponents' strategies and work closely with coaches to refine their own team's plays.
Based on the passage, list three different ways NBA players prepare themselves to be successful.