Vocabulary
What is the meaning of eloquent?
Persuasive speaking or writing
ex: His speeches in the chamber were always eloquent and powerful.
What is the best way to figure out the meaning of a word you don't know?
Read the surrounding sentences and use context clues.
"Yogurt manufacturers, food scientists; and government officials are also working together to develop additional solutions for reusing whey."
What is wrong with this sentence?
scientist; > scientist,
If x-1/3=k and k=3, what is the value of x?
10
If y=kx, where k is a constant, and y=24 when x=6, what is the value of y when x=5?
20
What is the meaning of meticulous?
Showing or acting with extreme care and concern for details
ex: The painter gave a meticulous attention to detail.
"Perhaps givers believe that bigger (i.e., more expensive) gifts convey stronger signals of thoughtfulness and consideration."
What does the word convey mean?
to communicate, or send a message
Also, because it is more concentrated, Greek yogurt contains slightly more protein per serving, thereby helping people stay satiated for longer periods of time.
Would you change "Also" to a different transition word? If so what?
No change
If a/b=2, what is the value of 4b/a?
2
If 16+4x is 10 more than 14, what is the value of 8x?
16
What is the meaning of ostentatious?
Pretentiously trying to impress or attract
ex: Their house is ridiculously ostentatious, and doesn’t fit the style of the neighborhood.
What, in answer choices, do you want to avoid or that will make you look more closely at the question?
Buzz words
"But Jason Box, an associate professor of geology at Ohio State believes that another factor added to the early thaw; the 'dark snow' problem."
Would you change the grammar or "thaw;"? If so, to what?
thaw; > thaw:
3x+4y=-23 and 2y-x=-19
What is the solution (x,y) to the system of equations above?
(3,-8)
For what value of n is I n-1 I + 1 equal to 0?
There is no such value of n
What is the meaning of ephemeral?
Lasting for a very short time
ex: The pain was only ephemeral.
"Scientists have long known that soot particles facilitate melting by darkening snow and ice, limiting it's ability to reflect the Sun's rays."
Would you change "it's"? If so, to what?
it's > their
g(x)=ax^2+24
For the function g defined above, a is a constant and g(4)=8. What is the value o g(-4)?
-8
Which of the following numbers is NOT a solution of the inequality 3x-5>or equal to 4x-3?
-1
What is the meaning of ubiquitous?
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
ex: Christians believe God is ubiquitous.
The pattern Box observed in 2012 may repeat itself again, with harmful effects on the Arctic ecosystem?
Would you change "itself again,"? If so, to what?
itself again, > itself,
If 3x-y=12, what is the value of 8^x/2^y?
2^12