LANGUAGE ARTS
SOUTH WEST ASIA (SOCIAL STUDIES )
SCIENCE
LANGUAGE ARTS
MATH
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1. What is the primary focus of clustering when used as a part of the writing process? (CCGPS7W5) A. to develop an effective thesis statement B. to eliminate wordiness in your writing C. to organize your thoughts and ideas D. to determine the purpose and audience in your writing
C. to organize your thoughts and ideas
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1. What are the three major religions that were started in SWA? a. Judaism, Christianity, & Baptist b. Islam, Catholics, & Christianity c. Christianity, Islam, & Judaism d. Sunnis, Shiites, & Kurds
c. Christianity, Islam, & Judaism
100
1. Predict which of the following is a similar function among living organisms? A.One or more cells B.Chloroplasts C.Movement D. Skeletal system
A.One or more cells
100
1. What is the difference between informational and explanatory text (writing)? a) Informational text does not give facts and explanatory explains how something works. b) Informational text gives facts about a given topic and explanatory explains how something works. c) Informational text explains how something works and explanatory is similar to narrative text. d) Informational text is similar to narrative and explanatory gives facts about a given topic.
b) Informational text gives facts about a given topic and explanatory explains how something works.
100
Using the benchmarks 0, ¼, ½, ¾, 1 What would 0.21 be closest to?
¼ (0.25)
200
2. Which sentence below is free from errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage? (CCGPS7L2) A. "The hen will lay eggs, and I’ll sell some of the eggs and let the other hatch" commented the girl. B. "The hen will lay eggs, and I’ll sell some of the eggs and let the others hatch," commented the girl. C. The girl commented, The hen will lay eggs, and she'll sell some of the eggs and let the others hatch." D. The girl commented “that the hen would lay some eggs, and she would sell some of the eggs and let the other hatch.”
B. "The hen will lay eggs, and I’ll sell some of the eggs and let the others hatch," commented the girl.
200
2. What are two common factors that all three major religions of SWA share? a. Abraham was their patriarch & they prayed to Mecca b. All three started in SWA & believed the same holy scripture c. All three believed in one God & Abraham was their patriarch d. All three believed that Jesus was the Messiah &that Jerusalem was their holiest city
c. All three believed in one God & Abraham was their patriarch
200
2. The function of the cardiovascular or circulatory system is to transport blood throughout the body. What organ provides the force needed to transport or move the blood? A.Arteries B.Brain C.Heart D.Capillaries
C.Heart
200
2. The underlined phrase like the sweet smells of Mr. Obermeyer’s bakery is a _____. a) Metaphor b) Simile c) Both simile and metaphor d) Cannot be determined by the underlined phrase.
b) Simile
200
(1/4) (5 2/5) In simplest form
1 7/20?
300
3. Which word correctly completes the sentence below? (CCGPS7L1) The book club meeting was at house. A. their B. there C. they're D. None of the above
A. their
300
3. Which is the largest ethnic group in Southwest Asia? a. Jews b. Kurds c. Arabs d. Persians
c. Arabs
300
3. Conclude which of the following processes helps lower or bring down a high body temperature? A.Rapid heart beat B.Sweating C.Shallow breathing D.Blinking
B.Sweating
300
3. Which organizational method is best when writing the body of a comparative analysis (compare/contrast) essay? a) Problem and Solution b) Description (Main Idea and Detail) c) Sequence d) Question and Answer
b) Description (Main Idea and Detail)
300
You have 2 2/3 cups of raisins to share equally among 5 students. How many cups does each student get?
8/15 cup
400
4. Which word best completes the sentence below? (CCGPS7L1) We found the oars and the canoe across the pond. A. road B. rode C. rowed D. roared
C. rowed
400
4. What modern country is the home to the ethnic who call themselves Persians? a. Iran b. Iraq c. Israel d. Turkey
a. Iran
400
4. Which of the following is a direct interaction of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems? A.Feeling tired after eating a meal B.Movement of a person's arm C.Healing of a cut on the arm D.Increased production of hormones
B.Movement of a person's arm
400
4. What is the relevance of writing a thesis statement for informational writing? a) Proves a point b) The thesis has no relevance c) Informs the reader of what the paper will be about d) Supports the main idea of the paper
c) Informs the reader of what the paper will be about
400
Juan is 6 5/8 meters tall and Bob is 5 1/4 meters tall. How much taller is Juan?
1 1/8 meters taller
500
5.Which word or words are redundant and should be removed from the following sentence? (CCGPS7L3a) Many uneducated citizens who have never attended school continue to vote for better schools. A. Many B. uneducated C. continue to vote D. for better schools
B. uneducated
500
5. What is the religion of most Persians? a. Christianity b. Judaism c. Shia Muslims d. Sunni Muslims
c. Shia Muslims
500
5. Select which organ systems are responsible for supplying the body with energy from food molecules? A.Skeletal and circulatory systems B.Digestive and nervous systems C.Circulatory and digestive systems D.Muscular and skeletal systems
C.Circulatory and digestive systems
500
Read the following short passage and determine if the underlined phrase is a simile or a metaphor. Winter came early in Denver, Colorado last October. The townspeople went sledding, skiing, tobogganing, and snowboarding. Everyone had an extraordinary time, because the town was covered in a blanket of snow. 16. The underlined phrase covered in a blanket of snow is a a) Metaphor b) Simile c) Both simile and metaphor d) Cannot be determined by the underlined phrase.
a) Metaphor
500
The sixth grade class raised 2/3 of their goal in 4 days. What fraction of their goal did they reach each day?
1/6 of their goal each day