If an army is "flanked", it means the opposing army did what?
surrounded it
100
The word telescope comes from the Greek roots tele- and scop-. Scop means "to see". What is the most likely meaning of tele?
What is far
100
Alan and Bryan walked to the store on Main Street after school.
compound subject
200
What does compartment mean?
What is a separate section
200
The origin of the word "log" is the Greek root log meaning "word". What does the word log mean in the following sentence?
A scientist studying in this desert would find a new species of life something to note in his or her log.
What is a written record
200
They had purchased their tickets and were waiting for the ferry.
compound predicate
300
What does the word submerged mean?
under the surface
300
What text evidence supports the idea that every living thing in the Sonoran Desert is part of the desert food chain?
H
300
Name one of the 7 conjunctions besides and,but, or or
nor, for, yet, so
400
What is a word that is the opposite of obscure?
reveal, show
400
Which detail would best support the main idea of the third paragraph on page 30?
What is D
400
If you don't use a conjunction, how else can you combine a compound sentence?
Using a semicolon
500
Give an example of a species.
insect, dog, cat
500
Which detail would best support the main idea of the fourth paragraph on page 30?
What is I
500
Either a tourist or the tour guide arranged for the ferry transportation to Ellis Island. Is this a compound sentence?
No. It has a compound subject, but not two complete thoughts put together.