March Madness
If you add 45+36, what is the sum?
81
A store is having a sale where all items are 20% off. If a pair of shoes originally costs $80, what is the sale price?
What is 100 given if you are correct?
Discount = 20% of $80 =
0.20 × 80 = $16.
Sale price = 80 - 16 = $64.
100 extra points
What is the main idea of a text?
The main idea is the primary point or concept that the text conveys.
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea.
A car travels 60 miles per hour. How far will it travel in 2.5 hours?
Distance = Speed × Time = 60 miles/hour × 2.5 hours = 150 miles.
A recipe requires 3/4 of a cup of sugar. If you want to make half of the recipe, how much sugar do you need?
Answer:
Sugar needed = 3/4×1/2=
3/8 of a cup of sugar.
Identify the protagonist in a story.
The protagonist is the main character in a story.
Name three types of essays.
(Extra 20 points if correct)
Narrative, persuasive, expository...20 Extra Points
Identify the subject in the following sentence: "The dog barked loudly."
Answer: The dog
If you have the equation 3x+4=19, what is the value of x?
x=5
Sarah is 3 years older than twice the age of her brother. If her brother is 4 years old, how old is Sarah?
Sarah's age = 2 × 4 + 3 = 8 + 3 = 11 years old.
What is a metaphor? Provide an example.
A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as." Example: "Time is a thief."
What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph?
To summarize the main points and provide closure.
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.
What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 8 and a width of 5?
40
The temperature in the morning was 15 degrees Celsius. By the afternoon, the temperature increased by 12 degrees. What is the temperature in the afternoon?
Morning temperature + Increase = 15 °C + 12 °C = 27 °C.
Analyze the impact of setting on the plot of a story.
The setting can influence the plot by establishing the time and place, creating mood, and affecting characters' actions and decisions.
What is the difference between an opinion and a fact?
An opinion is a personal belief, while a fact is a statement that can be proven true.
What is the purpose of a claim in writing?
To present the writer's position on a topic.
What is the circumference of a circle with a radius of 7 cm?
Find the volume of a rectangular prism with a length of 4 cm, a width of 3 cm, and a height of 5 cm.
Volume = Length × Width × Height
= 4 cm×3 cm×5 cm=60
Identify the following sentence structure:
"Although it was raining, we decided to go for a hike."
A) Simple B) Compound C) Complex
C) Complex
What is an audience in writing?
The intended readers of a piece of writing.
Why is it important to have a strong claim in an argument?
It provides a clear direction for the argument and helps persuade the audience.