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A bumper sticker that says “Click it or Ticket” in bold, bright red letters.
What is to persuade people to wear a seat belt.
100
What do you get when you cross a robot and an astronaut? A Robonaut! Robonauts are robot helpers designed to work side-by-side with astronauts. Work on the first Robonaut began in 1997, and by 2002 Robonaut B was revealed to the public. In February of 2010, Robonaut 2 was released to the public. Robonaut 2 moved four times faster than the first Robonaut. An advanced version of Robonaut 2 was finally tested in outer space in 2011. Robonaut functioned exactly as designed.
What is chronological order?
100
Chris could see nothing but the sky over the vacant fields as he wandered through the desolate plains. DESOLATE
What is empty or barren?
100
The theme of this text is "The need to survive can create unlikely friendships."
What is Life of Pi?
100
The author would most likely agree with this statement a. The Korean War was a major win for the United States of America. b. North Korea is poor because they don't trade with many other nations. c. South Korean people are naturally more gifted than their northern brethren. d. The South Korean economy grew at an average pace after 1960.
What is B) North Korea is poor because they don't trade with many other nations?
200
The first issue of Wolverine, published by Marvel in 1982
What is to entertain?
200
From airplanes to forklifts, hydraulic power is the strength behind many amazing technologies that affect our daily lives, even the breaks on your school bus, but how do they work? First, fluid is rapidly released into a chamber through a valve. As the fluid collect, the valve is slammed shut which causes a pressure spike. Because the chamber is sealed, the pressure has nowhere to go. The hydraulic mechanism channels the pressure and provides great power. And that’s how, with the help of hydraulics, Grandma can stop a car with one foot.
What is cause and effect?
200
Though Joseph was the true king, his uncle usurped the throne and was now ruling the land quite cruelly. USURPED
What is took over or seized?
200
Automation is the use of machines to reduce the need for human labor. In other words automation is when jobs done by people become jobs done by robots. Automation can be a good thing. Because of automation, clothing, cars, and other manufactured products are available at good prices and in large supply. But automation can also be a bad thing. Because of automation, there are over 700,000 robots in America alone that do jobs once performed by humans.
What is automation has many positive and negative effects?
200
This statement best describes the results of the Korean War a. The South Koreans gained a lot of ground after winning the war. b. The North Koreans benefitted tremendously from the war. c. The Korean War led to the formation of South Korea. d. Both sides lost many people and got little to show for it.
What is D) Both sides lost many people and got little to show for it?
300
A pamphlet describing how an unborn child may be negatively affected when a pregnant mother smokes.
What is to persuade?
300
You might think that all automobile fuels are the same, but they aren’t. Automobiles can run on one of three types of fuel: gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel. All of these fuels are burned inside of the engine, which creates the heat and energy that is used to power the car, but there are important differences between them. Gasoline and diesel are the most common fuels, but they are burned differently. Diesel fuel is heavier and less flammable than gasoline, so it has to be compressed before it will burn. Gasoline is lighter than diesel, but both of these fuels are made from crude oil. Biodiesel, on the other hand, is made from vegetables.
What is compare and contrast?
300
Kevin told me that there is no homework. Katie told me that we are supposed to study for a quiz. I'm going to check the teacher's website to ascertain the truth. ASCERTAIN
What is to learn or discover?
300
Days fly by quickly and children move on. Before we know it the "old times" are gone. But as we look back at generations gone by, we reflect on the memories that serve as a tie. Binding us together with future and past; and building a story that forever will last.
What is memories unite and connect different generations?
300
This is ironic about the Korean Demilitarized Zone? a. It is not the average border with a simple checkpoint. b. It is free from military installations and weaponry. c. It is the most militarized border in the world. d. The North and South Koreans are technically still at war.
What is C) It is the most militarized border in the world?
400
The terms of use for Facebook, a social networking site.
What is to inform?
400
Imagine this: you're driving down the highway at a decent pace, maybe sixty miles and hour, when suddenly your engine makes a loud noise and your car comes to a rough stop. What happened? You probably ran out of oil. Cars need oil to operate. Oil prevents friction in the engine. If your car does not have oil, the engine will overheat and malfunction. The engine block may crack, which will break the car. This is an easy to prevent, however. Just check your oil levels every time that you fill up your gas tank. If you notice that you are leaving behind oil spots or that your oil levels are dropping, get the leak in your system plugged immediately. Also, don't forget to change your oil every 3,000 to 7,000 miles.
What is problem/solution?
400
Bruce did not want to attend detention, but the principal told him that since he chose to skip classes on Friday, his participation in the event would be compulsory. COMPULSORY
What is mandatory or not optional?
400
Most American families can afford to buy cotton candy these days, but it wasn’t always that way. Cotton candy was first made in Europe during the 17th century, but making it back then took a lot of work and most people couldn’t afford it. In 1897, William Morrison and John Wharton invented machine-spun cotton candy. This made cotton candy much cheaper to produce. People fell in love with the treat when Morrison and Wharton introduced it at the 1904 World’s Fair.
What is the invention of the machine-spun cotton candy made this treat more affordable and a family favorite?
400
This best explains why so many North Koreans starved during the 1990s? a. The North Koreans had just recently lost the Korean War. b. The North Koreans were abandoned by their allies in the U.S. c. North Korea became a capitalist country. d. The Soviet Union stopped supporting North Korea.
What is D) The Soviet Union stopped supporting North Korea?
500
A story about a young girl who learns a lesson about bullying other students on the Internet.
What is to persuade?
500
Going to the candy shop is a lot of fun, but I always have a hard time deciding what to get. There are lots of different options and they are all so delicious, but for me it always comes down to two choices: cotton candy or rock candy. Both of these treats are made out of sugar and get their coloring from food dyes, but they are prepared differently. Cotton candy can be quickly spun from a machine. A batch of cotton candy may only take five or ten minutes to make, but it does require a specialized machine. On the other hand, rock candy forms slowly. It takes six or seven days to make a batch of rock candy, but you can do it at home without any expensive machinery. Both of these treats can be served on sticks, but you can't eat either of them around me without sharing.
What is compare and contrast?
500
Angela did not want to go to the party. She wanted to study for the exam, but her sister nagged her so much that Angela finally acquiesced and agreed to go. ACQUIESCED
What is agreed or gave in?
500
The theme of "The Story of Keesh."
What is using intellect instead of strength can help one obtain power and earn respect?
500
The author would most likely disagree with this a. It is impressive that the North Koreans built nuclear weaponry during a famine. b. The North Korean economy has made an amazing transformation since the 1960's. c. North and South Koreans have grown to be different, but they come from the same place. d. Unification of the two Koreas is unlikely at this time.
What is B) The North Korean economy has made an amazing transformation since the 1960's.