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100

Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in a cell?

  • A) Nucleus

  • B) Ribosome

  • C) Mitochondrion

  • D) Golgi apparatus

Answer: C

 Explanation: The mitochondrion is known as the "powerhouse" of the cell because it produces ATP, the cell’s energy currency.

100

What document begins with “We the People”?

  • A) Declaration of Independence

  • B) Bill of Rights

  • C) U.S. Constitution

  • D) Emancipation Proclamation

Answer: C 

Explanation: The U.S. Constitution starts with the preamble “We the People,” emphasizing democratic governance.

100
  1. What is the value of 8^2?

  • A) 16

  • B) 64

  • C) 32

  • D) 128

  • Answer: B

  • Explanation: 82=8×8=64

100
  1. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

  • A) He don’t like pizza.

  • B) She go to school every day.

  • C) They was late to class.

  • D) She goes to school every day.

Answer: D 

Explanation: “She goes” is the correct subject-verb agreement.

100

What color is the “M” in McDonald’s logo?

  • A) Red

  • B) Blue

  • C) Yellow

  • D) Green

Answer: C 

Explanation: The iconic golden arches are bright yellow.

200

What is the primary function of white blood cells?

  • A) Transport oxygen

  • B) Fight infections

  • C) Carry nutrients

  • D) Regulate temperature

Answer: B 

Explanation: White blood cells are part of the immune system and help defend the body against pathogens.

200

Which war ended with the Treaty of Versailles?

  • A) Civil War

  • B) World War I

  • C) World War II

  • D) Korean War

Answer: B 

Explanation: The Treaty of Versailles officially ended World War I in 1919.

200
  1. Solve for x: 3x+5=20

  • A) 3

  • B) 5

  • C) 15

  • D) 20

Answer: B 

Explanation: Subtract 5 from both sides: 3x=15

3x = 15, then divide by 3: x=5

200
  1. Which word is a synonym for “happy”?

  • A) Sad

  • B) Angry

  • C) Joyful

  • D) Tired

Answer: C 

Explanation: “Joyful” means the same as “happy.”

200

Which animal is known for laughing when tickled?

  • A) Dolphin

  • B) Chimpanzee

  • C) Rat

  • D) Parrot

Answer: C 

Explanation: Studies show rats emit high-pitched giggles when tickled.

300
  1. What type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?

  • A) Thermal

  • B) Kinetic

  • C) Chemical

  • D) Potential

Answer: D 

Explanation: A stretched rubber band stores potential energy due to its position.

300

What is the main purpose of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

  • A) Enforce laws

  • B) Interpret laws

  • C) Make laws

  • D) Veto laws

Answer: C 

Explanation: The legislative branch, primarily Congress, is responsible for creating laws.

300
  1. What is the area of a rectangle with length 10 and width 4?

  • A) 14

  • B) 40

  • C) 44

  • D) 20

Answer: B 

Explanation: Area = length × width = 10×4=40

300

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

  • A) I bought apples oranges and bananas.

  • B) I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

  • C) I bought, apples oranges and bananas.

  • D) I bought apples oranges, and bananas.

Answer: B 

Explanation: Commas separate items in a list.

300

Which board game uses characters like Colonel Mustard and Miss Scarlet?

  • A) Monopoly

  • B) Clue

  • C) Life

  • D) Risk

Answer: B 

Explanation: Clue is the classic mystery game with colorful suspects.

400

Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information?

  • A) Protein

  • B) Lipid

  • C) DNA

  • D) Carbohydrate

Answer: C 

Explanation: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) stores genetic instructions used in growth and development.

400

What economic system is based on private ownership and free markets?

  • A) Socialism

  • B) Communism

  • C) Capitalism

  • D) Feudalism

Answer: C 

Explanation: Capitalism emphasizes private ownership and competition in a free market.

400

What is the perimeter of a square with side length 6?

  • A) 12

  • B) 18

  • C) 24

  • D) 36

  • Answer: C

  • Explanation: Perimeter = 4 × side = 4 × 6 = 24


400

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

  • A) To entertain the reader

  • B) To list facts

  • C) To state the main idea

  • D) To ask a question

  • Answer: C

  • Explanation: A thesis statement clearly presents the central idea of the essay.


400

Which word is an antonym for “generous”?

  • A) Kind

  • B) Selfish

  • C) Giving

  • D) Helpful

Answer: B 

Explanation: “Selfish” is the opposite of “generous.”

500

Which part of the atom contains protons and neutrons?

  • A) Electron cloud

  • B) Nucleus

  • C) Shell

  • D) Orbit

Answer: B 

Explanation: The nucleus is the dense center of the atom containing protons and neutrons.

500

DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!

Which amendment gave women the right to vote in the U.S.?

  • A) 13th

  • B) 15th

  • C) 19th

  • D) 21st

Answer: C 

Explanation: The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote.

500

What is the slope of the line y=1/2x + 1?

A. 15

B. -1/2

C. 1

D. 1/2

Answer: D

Explanation using the slope intercept form of a line

y=mx + b

m= the slope

b= the y intercept

500

DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

  • A) I like pizza but, not burgers.

  • B) I like pizza, but not burgers.

  • C) I like pizza but not, burgers.

  • D) I like pizza but not burgers.

Answer: B 

Explanation: A comma before “but” separates two independent clauses.

500

What is the only mammal capable of true flight?

  • A) Flying squirrel

  • B) Bat

  • C) Sugar glider

  • D) Owl

Answer: B

Explanation: Bats are the only mammals that can fly, not just glide.