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John is reading an article about basketball. He wants to know more about the sport's invention. Under which heading would he find this information? a. Early History b. NCAA Basketball Tournament c. Rules of the Game d. The First College Basketball Game
What is Early History?
100
Thunderstorms are formed when a warm, moist air mass meets with a cold air mass.
What is cause and effect?
100
Everything was packed in the truck and ready to go before sunrise. Riley had checked and double-checked that they had tents, sleeping bags, fishing poles, and plenty of food. Now all he needed was for his brothers to get outside. From this paragraph, the reader can tell that Riley is: a. going on a camping trip b. going on vacation c. going to a friends house d. going to his grandpa's house
What is going on a camping trip?
100
Benjamin Franklin was a great American writer, scientist, inventor, and politician. He invented the lightening rod, bifocal glasses, and even a stove. Franklin also was one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 17, 1706. He was the 15th out of 17 children. Franklin only went to school for a few years. By age 12, Franklin became an apprentice, or assistant, to his brother who was a printer. Throughout his life, Franklin set up his own printing house, published a book called Poor Richard's Almanack, and wrote many articles and his own autobiography. In addition, he served as a postmaster for the colonies. Late in his life, Franklin helped get French support for the colonists, signed the Treaty of Paris in 1783, and attended the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Franklin died on April 17, 1790, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. What kind of writing is this passage? A.legend B.fiction C.biography D.autobiography
What is biography?
100
Giving your approval to something in order to promote it
What is endorsement?
200
In an article about basketball, which sentence would best fit under the heading "Rules of the Game"? A.There were 13 original rules for the game of basketball. B.NCAA stands for National Collegiate Athletic Association. C.The first women's basketball team was created in 1892. D.The score of the first college basketball game was 15-12
What is There were 13 original rules for the game of basketball?
200
According to Abraham Maslow, the most important things that a person needs are food, sleep, and good health. Without food, sleep, or good health, a person will find it difficult to focus on anything else. The next most important needs are shelter and safety. A sense of belonging and then self-esteem come next in importance. The least important need is achieving maximum individual potential.
What is order of importance?
200
Everything was packed in the truck and ready to go before sunrise. Riley had checked and double-checked that they had tents, sleeping bags, fishing poles, and plenty of food. Now all he needed was for his brothers to get outside. Riley bounced anxiously from one foot to the other in the driveway as he glanced into the sky. He had been looking forward to this trip for two months. Ever since Jacob and Marshall had left for college, Riley had missed spending time with his brothers. Now that they were home for the summer, he didn’t want to waste any time. He wondered if he should go inside and get Jacob and Marshall or just keep waiting. They sleep more than anyone I know, Riley thought. He decided he could not wait any longer, so he ran through the front door, past the kitchen, and headed for the stairs to wake them up when he stopped short. Jacob and Marshall were sitting at the kitchen table eating breakfast. They looked up as Riley rushed into the room. “Come on guys!” Riley shouted, irritation creeping into his voice. “I thought we were leaving at seven!” “We still have time. Don’t worry. We’ll be on our way before you can blink an eye,” Jacob replied. Riley sat down at the table next to his brothers, still bouncing his foot. Finally, the boys finished eating, and they all headed for the truck. Riley sat in the front passenger seat, and Marshall handed Riley the map. “Okay, you’re going to be our guide. Make sure we can find our way there.” He ruffled Riley’s hair and started the truck. Riley had never been in charge of the map before, and he took a deep breath as he unfolded it. Riley traced the route they would take with his finger, and then he retraced it to be sure he would remember. He knew his brothers were counting on him. Riley grinned from ear to ear. The reader can conclude from the story that Riley, Jacob, and Marshall A.have a good relationship. B.do not want to go camping. C.spend most of their time together. D.see one another twice a month.
What is have a good relationship?
200
The Race by A. Gautam Suri was nowhere close to finishing the race. First, her shoelace came off. Then, her calves started feeling stiff. The farther she tried to get, the slower she moved. Suri looked up at the sky. When she saw the dark clouds, she felt even worried. But, I want to win, she thought. Today just isn't my lucky day. As her heart began to give up hope, Suri saw lightning in the sky. The white flash reminded her of her grandmother."You must act without thinking about the result," her grandmother had once said. "I must run because I want to," Suri told herself. "I shouldn't run because I have to win." Just like the flash of lightning, Suri felt a sudden rush of strength. She smiled and decided to run. What characteristics from the piece proves it is a work of fiction?
What is characters, dialogue, title?
200
Telling the other side's point of view and then telling why that point of view is wrong
What is air and rebut?
300
Tornado watchers are trained to look for the first signs of a tornado. They can spot one by looking for a supercell. A supercell is formed by an updraft and inflow of air. Also, watchers can check for the formation of a wall cloud, which most of the time becomes the backside of the tornado. Why is the word "supercell" bolded in the passage above? A.to point out a particular word B.to identify a foreign word C.to show the author's thoughts D.to indicate a title of a book
What is to point out a particular word?
300
The city of Taylor has fifteen public swimming pools. In the past, plenty of lifeguards have been available for staffing the pools throughout the summer. Most of the lifeguards were teenagers out of school for the summer. This year, however, not enough lifeguards have signed up to work. The city has started asking healthy, retired people to be lifeguards. They will be trained by the city for free if they will agree to work 10 hours per week at a city pool. They will be paid $8 an hour for their work.
What is problem and solution?
300
Everything was packed in the truck and ready to go before sunrise. Riley had checked and double-checked that they had tents, sleeping bags, fishing poles, and plenty of food. Now all he needed was for his brothers to get outside. Riley bounced anxiously from one foot to the other in the driveway as he glanced into the sky. He had been looking forward to this trip for two months. Ever since Jacob and Marshall had left for college, Riley had missed spending time with his brothers. Now that they were home for the summer, he didn’t want to waste any time. He wondered if he should go inside and get Jacob and Marshall or just keep waiting. They sleep more than anyone I know, Riley thought. He decided he could not wait any longer, so he ran through the front door, past the kitchen, and headed for the stairs to wake them up when he stopped short. Jacob and Marshall were sitting at the kitchen table eating breakfast. They looked up as Riley rushed into the room. “Come on guys!” Riley shouted, irritation creeping into his voice. “I thought we were leaving at seven!” “We still have time. Don’t worry. We’ll be on our way before you can blink an eye,” Jacob replied. Riley sat down at the table next to his brothers, still bouncing his foot. Finally, the boys finished eating, and they all headed for the truck. Riley sat in the front passenger seat, and Marshall handed Riley the map. “Okay, you’re going to be our guide. Make sure we can find our way there.” He ruffled Riley’s hair and started the truck. Riley had never been in charge of the map before, and he took a deep breath as he unfolded it. Riley traced the route they would take with his finger, and then he retraced it to be sure he would remember. He knew his brothers were counting on him. Riley grinned from ear to ear. Which detail from the story shows that Riley is impatient? A.He checks and double-checks that everything is ready for their trip. B.He really misses spending time with Jacob and Marshall. C.He uses a finger to trace and retrace the route on a map. D.He bounces from one foot to the other while waiting for his brothers.
What is he bounces from one foot to the other while waiting for his brothers?
300
The Pink Sweater Belle could not find her favorite sweater anywhere. She looked in the closet, the laundry basket, and even the garage. Belle had other sweaters, but the others were not that special. The sweater reminded her of Aunt Mia's warm hugs. She had picked the wool and knitted the sweater before Belle was born. Belle remembered her aunt's words, "Pink is for your rosy cheeks." "And the color of your big heart," Belle used to reply. "Where could it possibly be?" Belle spoke her thoughts aloud. She remembered the little hole near the neck and the loose thread on the arms. I have to find it before Aunt Mia gets here tonight, she thought as she continued her search. This passage can be best described as: A.drama because it has dialogue and a setting. B.nonfiction because it describes a person's day. C.poetry because it shows a character's feelings. D.fiction because it has characters and a plot.
What is fiction- because it has characters and a plot?
300
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What is bandwagon?
400
A hush fell over the crowd as Una skated across the ice rink. She was going to attempt a double axel, which no other ten-year-old skater had ever done in her class. Una glided toward the center of the ice rink. She took a deep breath and thought, All right, I can do this. It's just going to be like in practice. Without another thought, Una took the leap. She landed the jump to the sound of roaring applause. What are the purposes of the italicized sentences in the passage above (All right, I can do this. It's just going to be like in practice)? A.to present spoken words B.to indicate importance C.to note the title of a book D.to show Una's thoughts
What is to show Una's thoughts?
400
The cellar was cold, damp, and dark. It smelled musty and old.
What is description?
400
Everything was packed in the truck and ready to go before sunrise. Riley had checked and double-checked that they had tents, sleeping bags, fishing poles, and plenty of food. Now all he needed was for his brothers to get outside. Riley bounced anxiously from one foot to the other in the driveway as he glanced into the sky. He had been looking forward to this trip for two months. Ever since Jacob and Marshall had left for college, Riley had missed spending time with his brothers. Now that they were home for the summer, he didn’t want to waste any time. He wondered if he should go inside and get Jacob and Marshall or just keep waiting. They sleep more than anyone I know, Riley thought. He decided he could not wait any longer, so he ran through the front door, past the kitchen, and headed for the stairs to wake them up when he stopped short. Jacob and Marshall were sitting at the kitchen table eating breakfast. They looked up as Riley rushed into the room. “Come on guys!” Riley shouted, irritation creeping into his voice. “I thought we were leaving at seven!” “We still have time. Don’t worry. We’ll be on our way before you can blink an eye,” Jacob replied. Riley sat down at the table next to his brothers, still bouncing his foot. Finally, the boys finished eating, and they all headed for the truck. Riley sat in the front passenger seat, and Marshall handed Riley the map. “Okay, you’re going to be our guide. Make sure we can find our way there.” He ruffled Riley’s hair and started the truck. Riley had never been in charge of the map before, and he took a deep breath as he unfolded it. Riley traced the route they would take with his finger, and then he retraced it to be sure he would remember. He knew his brothers were counting on him. Riley grinned from ear to ear. The reader can tell that Riley A.knows how to use a compass. B.looks up to his two brothers. C.does not like to go camping. D.visits his brothers often at college.
What is looks up to his two brothers?
400
LU XUN (1881-1936) Lu Xun was one of the most famous writers in China. Born as Zhou Zhangshou, he is known as the father of modern Chinese Literature. He came from a well-educated family and started out studying medicine. Lu Xun studied further in Japan, but eventually taught in his home country. Lu Xun's first story only came out in 1918, but helped create major name for him. To this day, his most famous work is The True Story of Ah Q. He also wrote many essays and poems. Except for novels, Lu Xun wrote in every genre. People love Lu Xun's stories for the sympathy he shows for the characters. In addition, his essays are critical of the society. His works show a China that the outsiders barely know. What characteristic from the passage proves that it is a work of nonfiction? A.It provides factual details about Lu Xun. B.It shows the main person's struggles. C.It takes place in 20th Century China. D.It tells the reader how to write stories.
What is it provides factual details about Lu Xun.
400
All people in Texas wear cowboy hats.
What is stereotype?
500
New Zealand is a small country in the southwestern region of the Pacific Ocean. It is made up of two main islands, which are known as the North Island and the South Island, and many smaller islands. Most of the country's population is of European background, and other groups include Asians and the native Maori people. The government system is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. If you wanted to find out more about the native people of New Zealand, what keyword from the passage should you look for in your book's index? A.Japanese B.English C.Maori D.Europeans
What is Maori?
500
The text gives an explanation of how to do or make something. Example: recipes, game rules, scientific experiments, and how-to books
What is procedure?
500
Everything was packed in the truck and ready to go before sunrise. Riley had checked and double-checked that they had tents, sleeping bags, fishing poles, and plenty of food. Now all he needed was for his brothers to get outside. Riley bounced anxiously from one foot to the other in the driveway as he glanced into the sky. He had been looking forward to this trip for two months. Ever since Jacob and Marshall had left for college, Riley had missed spending time with his brothers. Now that they were home for the summer, he didn’t want to waste any time. He wondered if he should go inside and get Jacob and Marshall or just keep waiting. They sleep more than anyone I know, Riley thought. He decided he could not wait any longer, so he ran through the front door, past the kitchen, and headed for the stairs to wake them up when he stopped short. Jacob and Marshall were sitting at the kitchen table eating breakfast. They looked up as Riley rushed into the room. “Come on guys!” Riley shouted, irritation creeping into his voice. “I thought we were leaving at seven!” “We still have time. Don’t worry. We’ll be on our way before you can blink an eye,” Jacob replied. Riley sat down at the table next to his brothers, still bouncing his foot. Finally, the boys finished eating, and they all headed for the truck. Riley sat in the front passenger seat, and Marshall handed Riley the map. “Okay, you’re going to be our guide. Make sure we can find our way there.” He ruffled Riley’s hair and started the truck. Riley had never been in charge of the map before, and he took a deep breath as he unfolded it. Riley traced the route they would take with his finger, and then he retraced it to be sure he would remember. He knew his brothers were counting on him. Riley grinned from ear to ear. Which sentence from the passage best shows that it is morning? A."They sleep more than anyone I know, Riley thought." B."Finally, the boys finished eating, and they all headed for the truck." C."Everything in the truck was packed and ready to go." D."Jacob and Marshall were sitting at the kitchen table eating breakfast."
What is Jacob and Marshall were sitting at the kitchen table eating breakfast?
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Baby Boss by A. Gautam Chirping like the bird Buzzing like the bee My naughty little sister Is always bugging me I'm over four feet tall She is just half my size But, boy she threatens me With those big teary eyes "Come to my tea party! And fix my doll's hair, Why don't you eat cookies? Just sit on the tiny chair!" I eat the plastic treats And try to sip the airy tea Before I sneak away The kid—again—traps me! What characteristic from this passage proves it is a poem?
What is stanzas?
500
All across the beautiful fragrant fields, Americans are using Spring Meadow Laundry Detergent.
What is association?