Social Studies
This form of government gives power to elected representatives who make laws on behalf of the people.
Republic
Give the term for the part of speech that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Evaluate: 7+5×27+5×2
7+5×2=177+5×2=17
Matter is anything that has mass and takes up _____.
Space (or volume)
What does "theme" refer to in a short story or novel?
The central message, insight, or main idea about life in a text.
Name the 3 branches of the U.S. federal government.
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Identify the literary device: "The wind whispered through the trees."
Personification
What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 3) and (5, 15)?
Slope = 15 -3 / 5-2 = 12/3 = 4
State one major difference between plant and animal cells.
Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.
Identify the meaning of the prefix "bio-" and give one example word that uses it.
"Bio-" means life; example: biology.
The trade route and cultural exchange that connected Europe, Africa, and Asia during the Middle Ages is commonly called the _____.
Silk Road
Provide the correct form of the verb in the sentence: "If she ___ (to study) tonight, she will pass the test." (Fill in the blank)
"If she studies tonight, she will pass the test."
Solve for x: 2x − 7 = 9
2x − 7 = 9 ⇒ 2x = 16 ⇒ x = 8
What is Newton's Second Law of Motion (brief formula form)?
Newton's Second Law: F = ma
What is an inference? Give a brief example based on a character who arrives late and avoids eye contact.
An inference is a logical conclusion based on evidence; example: If a character arrives late and avoids eye contact, you might infer they feel guilty or embarrassed.
The document signed in 1215 that limited the power of the English king and is considered an early step toward constitutional government.
Magna Carta
Define thesis statement in one sentence as used in an essay.
A sentence that states the main idea or claim the essay will support.
Simplify: 3/4 × 8/9
3/4 × 8/9 = 24/36 = 2/3
Name the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
Photosynthesis
Define "point of view" and list two common POVs used in fiction.
Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told. Common POVs: first person, third-person limited.
Explain (briefly) the difference between primary and secondary sources and give one example of each.
Primary: original documents (e.g., diary); Secondary: analysis or summary (e.g., textbook)
Explain the difference between active and passive voice and convert this passive sentence to active: "The cake was eaten by the kids."
Active voice puts the subject performing the action; passive has the subject receiving the action. Active: "The kids ate the cake."
A right triangle has legs of length 6 and 8. Find the hypotenuse length. (Give your answer as a number.)
Hypotenuse = (62 + 82) = 36 + 64 = (100/) = 10
Describe (briefly) the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy, and give one example of each.
Renewable: replenished naturally (e.g., solar). Nonrenewable: finite resource (e.g., coal).
Read this short excerpt and answer: "She held the letter with trembling hands, tears threatening to spill. The room smelled faintly of smoke and coffee." What can you infer about the character's emotional state and possible recent events? (Answer in 1–2 sentences.)
Inference example: The character is anxious or upset (trembling, tears) and may have just learned distressing news (the letter) while being in a place where someone had been smoking and drinking coffee.