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Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today. A. Soccer is important at the Olympics. B. Soccer is a worldwide sport. C. Soccer is also called football. D. Soccer is played by men and women
What is B; Soccer is a worldwide sport
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Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning. Which probably happened? a. Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts. b. Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning. c. Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain. d. Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.
What is C. Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain
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1. “Her face is like a sunbeam,” is an example of what type of figurative language? A. onomatopoeia B. metaphor C. simile D. personification
What is simile
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Kobe Bryant DRINKS POWERADE AND IT WILL HELP IMPROVE YOUR JUMP SHOT!
What is endorsement
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Because the school building is old, some restroom aren't handicapped accessible
What is a complex sentence
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The Constitution of the U.S. has been amended several times to allow more citizens the right to vote. The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, extended voting rights to former slaves. The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, gave women the right to vote. In 1971, the 26th Amendment granted voting rights to those 18 years and older, changing the requirement that voters must be 21 years old. A. The Constitution has been amended many times. B. Women didn’t vote until 1920 but men could vote since the founding of the country.. C. Today, almost anyone can vote. D. The Constitution has been amended several times to grant more citizens the right to vote.
What is D; The Constitution has been amended several times to grant more citizens the right to vote.
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“Larry, as your boss, I must say that it’s been very interesting working with you,” Miss Valdez said. “However, it seems that our company’s needs and your performance style are not well matched. Therefore, it makes me very sad to have to ask you to resign your position effective today.”What was Miss Valdez telling Larry? A .She would feel really bad if he decided to quit. B .He was being fired. C. He was getting a raise in pay. D She really enjoyed having him in the office.
What is B; he was being fired
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2. “The tropical storm slept for two days,” is an example of what type of figurative language? A. metaphor B. personification C. simile D. hyperbole
What is personification
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Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall; All the King's horses and all the King's men Couldn't put Humpty together again
What is repetition
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Icebergs are a hazard to shipping.
What is a simple sentence
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As important as water conservation is, it is also very easy. A few simple habits can significantly reduce the water consumption of a household. One way to save water is to turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth. Also, don’t allow faucets to drip; one drip can waste a large amount of water over a short period of time. Baths require less water than showers, so by taking a bath instead of a shower, you can reduce the amount of water your home uses. In the kitchen, running a dishwasher when it is completely full, rather than half full, can save up to 20 gallons a day. These simple changes will save water and save money. A. Water conservation is important. B. Consumers can save money by conserving water. C. A few simple changes can save water in the home. D. Baths take less water than showers.
What is C, a few simple changes can save water in the home.
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Bill and Jessica were almost done taking turns choosing players for their teams. It was Jessica’s turn to choose, and only Kurt was left. Jessica said, “Kurt.”We can infer that A .Kurt is not a very good player. B .Jessica was pleased to have Kurt on her team. C .Kurt was the best player on either team. d. Jessica was inconsiderate of Kurt’s feelings.
What is A; Kurt is not a very good player
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3. "I had so much homework, I needed a pickup truck to carry all my books home!" What type of figurative language is used here? A. hyperbole B. personification C. metaphor D. simile
What is hyperbole
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ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS HAVE THE SAMSUNG GALAXY IIII PHONE! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
What is bandwagon
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Because the Atlantis is for research,
What is an dependent clause
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One of the most popular musical instruments is the piano. In the traditional musical instrument classification system of string, woodwind, percussion and brass, the piano falls into two categories. It is considered a string instrument because the sound comes from the strings inside the piano. It is also considered a percussion instrument, since the player strikes the keyboard, which signals an internal hammer to strike the strings. A. The piano is both a string and percussion instrument. B. The piano is a string instrument. C. The piano is a popular instrument. D. The strings of a piano make the sound.
What is A;the piano is both a string and percussion instrument
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"Mama, is it time to go?" I hadn't planned to cry, but the tears came suddenly, and I wiped them away with the back of my hand. I didn't want my older sister to see me crying. "It's almost time, Maya," my mother said gently. Her face was filled with a kind of sadness I had never seen before. I looked around at my empty room. The clothes that Mama always told me to hang up in the closet, the junk piled on my dresser, the old rag doll I could never bear to part with--they were all gone. There was nothing left in the rest of the house. The rugs and furniture were gone, the pictures and drapes were down, and the closets and cupboards were empty. The house was like a gift box after the nice thing inside was gone; just a lot of nothingness. from "The Bracelet" by Yoshiko Uchida What conclusion can the reader draw after reading this passage? A. Maya is getting married and leaving her home. B. Maya is going off to college. C. Maya's family is moving to another place. D. Maya's parents are divorcing.
What is C; Maya's family is moving to another place
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We real cool. We Left school. We Lurk late. We Strike straight. We Sing sin. We Thin gin. We Jazz June. We Die soon. In this poem by Gwendolyn Brooks, what poetic device is used?
What is rhyme
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WHO CAN YOU BELIEVE? OBAMA, BECAUSE HE CAN GET THE JOB DONE! WHY YOU SHOULD BELIEVE OBAMA? BECAUSE OBAMA CAN GET THE JOB DONE!
What is repetition
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What does FANBOYS stand for
What is for, and, nor,but, or, yet, and so
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Irish immigration to the U.S. began during the early development of the American colonies. It is estimated that 200,000 Irish came to the U.S. in the 17th and 18th centuries. The numbers swelled from 1820 to 1850 to almost 2 million Irish immigrants. Most of these were fleeing the potato famine from 1845 until 1852. Steady numbers continued to arrive during the late 19th and 20th centuries. Today, over 36 million Americans claim some level of Irish ancestry. A. The potato famine caused many Irish to immigrate to the U.S. B. The U.S. is a country of immigrants. C. The Irish are coming to the U.S. still today. D. The Irish came in large numbers to the U.S.
What is D; The Irish came in large numbers to the U.S
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He had always wanted to serve his country, but this seemed like madness. He was supposed to fight a war in a foreign land, helping to protect people whom he didn't even know. Michael had a strong sense of patriotism, but he was worried about the bombs, death, and carnage that could await him in Iraq. He pondered whether he would ever see his family again. What conclusions can you draw about how Michael is feeling about going to war? A. He feels proud of his country B. He is looking forward to the challenge of being in the military C. He is afraid of going into battle D. He regrets joining the military
What is C; He is afraid of going to battle
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The young boy was a skyscraper next to his friend. He was a building. The young boy was shorter than his friend. The young boy was much taller than his friend. He had many stories.
What is The young boy was much taller than his friend
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BABY MAGIC LOTION CAUSES RASHES SO BUY JOHNSON JOHNSON LOTION INSTEAD
What is name-calling
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What is the difference between a compound and a complex sentence
What is a complex sentence contains at least one dependent clause and independent clause joined by subordinating conjunction and comma. A compound sentence contains two independent clauses combined with a comma and fanboys