Spring Science
Which process is responsible for water changing from a liquid to a gas in the water cycle?
A. Condensation
B. Precipitation
C. Evaporation
D. Runoff
C. Evaporation
In the sentence, “The scientist observed a gradual change in temperature,” the word gradual most nearly means
A. sudden
B. slow
C. dangerous
D. uncertain
B. slow
A store increases the price of a jacket from $48 to $60. What is the percent increase?
A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 35%
B. 25%
A paragraph begins by describing the causes of air pollution and ends with a sentence about recycling plastic bottles. Which revision would best improve the organization?
A. Add more details about recycling at the end.
B. Remove the sentence about recycling because it doesn’t relate to air pollution.
C. Add statistics about plastic waste.
D. Replace the introduction with a definition of pollution.
B. Remove the sentence about recycling because it doesn’t relate to air pollution.
Which 1977 film became the highest‑grossing movie of its time and launched one of the most famous franchises in history?
A. Jaws
B. Star Wars
C. Rocky
D. Close Encounters of the Third Kind
B. Star Wars
Which organelle in plant cells is mainly responsible for photosynthesis?
A. Nucleus
B. Chloroplast
C. Mitochondrion
D. Ribosome
B. Chloroplast
In the passage, the word significant is used to describe the results of the experiment. Significant means
A. unimportant
B. large and meaningful
C. accidental
D. unlikely
B. large and meaningful
Solve for x: 3(2x − 4) = 24
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
C. 6
Which sentence would be the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of daily exercise?
A. Some people prefer to exercise in the morning.
B. Exercise can improve physical health, mood, and energy levels.
C. My favorite exercise is walking in the park.
D. Athletes exercise more than most people.
B. Exercise can improve physical health, mood, and energy levels.
1. Which 1990s animated show featured characters named Tommy, Chuckie, and Angelica?
A. Hey Arnold
B. Doug
C. Rugrats
D. Recess
C. Rugrats
Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
A. Ice melting
B. Water boiling
C. Metal rusting
D. Sugar dissolving
C. Metal rusting
“Although the medication reduced the pain temporarily, the doctor warned that its effects were fleeting and should not be relied upon for long-term relief.”
Based on the sentence, fleeting most nearly means
A. unpredictable
B. powerful
C. short‑lasting
D. harmful
C. short‑lasting
A recipe uses 2.5 cups of flour to make 10 muffins. How many cups of flour are needed to make 24 muffins?
A. 4 cups
B. 5 cups
C. 6 cups
D. 7 cups
C. 6 cups
What is the most effective transition to connect these two sentences?
“Many students struggle with time management. ____ they can succeed with the right planning tools.”
A. Meanwhile,
B. However,
C. For example,
D. Nevertheless
B. However,
Which singer dominated the early 1990s charts with the hit song “I Will Always Love You”?
A. Celine Dion
B. Mariah Carey
C. Whitney Houston
D. Tina Turner
C. Whitney Houston
Earth’s seasons are primarily caused by
A. Changes in Earth’s distance from the sun
B. Earth’s rotation on its axis
C. The tilt of Earth’s axis
D. The moon’s gravitational pull
C. The tilt of Earth’s axi
“The manager found the employee’s explanation implausible, given that the security footage showed something entirely different.”
From the context, implausible is closest in meaning to
A. confusing
B. unbelievable
C. incomplete
D. accidental
B. unbelievable
A line passes through the points (2, 3) and (6, 11). What is the slope of the line?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
B. 2
A writer is organizing an essay about saving money. Which order would make the most logical sense?
1.Explain how to set a budget.
2.Give tips for reducing everyday spending.
3.Describe why saving money is important.
A. 3, 1, 2
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 2, 3, 1
D. 3, 2, 1
A. 3, 1, 2
Which band released the hit song “Smells Like Teen Spirit” in 1991?
A. Pearl Jam
B. Nirvana
C. Soundgarden
D. Foo Fighters
B. Nirvana
Which best describes the function of the circulatory system?
A. Breaking down food into nutrients
B. Carrying oxygen and nutrients throughout the body
C. Sending electrical signals through the body
D. Producing hormones for growth
B. Carrying oxygen and nutrients throughout the body
“The scientist’s theory was initially dismissed as speculative, lacking the evidence needed to be taken seriously.”
From the context, speculative means
A. based on guesswork
B. proven through data
C. widely accepted
D. carefully measured
A. based on guesswork
The area of a triangle is 54 square inches. If the base is 9 inches, what is the height?
A. 10 inches
B. 11 inches
C. 12 inches
D. 13 inches
C. 12 inches
A paragraph contains the following sentences:
1.“Using reusable bags can reduce waste.”
2.“Recycling plastic bottles helps protect the environment.”
3.“Some grocery stores play music for shoppers.”
Which sentence should be removed to improve the paragraph’s focus?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 3
D. None should be removed.
C. Sentence 3
What was the name of the coffee shop where the characters in Friends often met?
A. Java House
B. Central Perk
C. Brew Time
D. Café NYC
B. Central Perk