It's Morphin' Time
Fruits and vegetables are part of a(n) IRREGULAR/REGULAR diet for humans.
regular
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The excited family decided Tahiti would be an excellent vacation spot.
The excited family
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The Maya worshipped many gods. The Aztecs worshipped many gods.
The Maya worshipped many gods; whereas, the Aztecs worshipped many gods.
INCORRECT
When the Spanish first saw Tenochtitláan in 1519, it may have been the biggest city in the world. Though most Mexicans speak Spanish today, more than one million still speak the native Aztec language, Nahuatl, as their primary language. In fact, even the word “Mexico” comes from the Aztec word “Mexica.” The Aztecs called themselves “Mexica” people.
This excerpt explains the influence of Aztec language in Modern Mexico. What evidence does the author provide that BEST supports this?
A. "In fact, even the word “Mexico” comes from the Aztec word “Mexica.”
B. "Though most Mexicans speak Spanish today, more than one million still speak the native Aztec language, Nahuatl, as their primary language."
C. "The Aztecs called themselves “Mexica” people."
B.
The little girl stared in awe at the beautiful ballerina. Nikola, the dancer, inspired the little girl to go home and practice so she could become a dancer one day.
In the paragraph, the author states the ballerina inspired the little girl. What is the meaning of the word inspired?
Make someone want to do something.
Breakdancing in the hallway is a(n) ILLOGICAL/LOGICAL choice for students.
illogical
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The altruistic college student created a tutoring program for others who couldn't afford it.
created a tutoring program for others who couldn't afford it.
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Miss Romano was excited about the weekend. Miss Romano was not excited about grading papers.
Miss Romano was excited about the weekend; however, Miss Romano was not excited about grading papers.
CORRECT
At the heart of the Aztec civilization were nature and natural forces. This was the Aztecs’ religion. Gods were very important to the Aztecs because they represented things like the sun and rain, which is what made the crops grow. As part of their religion, Aztecs were fierce warriors. During battle with other peoples, they would capture people they were fighting against. Often, some of these captives would be sacrificed at temples. These sacrifices were an important spiritual practice. The Aztecs believed without these sacrifices, the world would end. They believed the gods required human sacrifices to keep the sun moving across the sky and preserve human lives.
Human sacrifices were important to the foundation of Aztec religious beliefs. What evidence does the author provide that BEST supports this?
A. "Gods were very important to the Aztecs because they represented things like the sun and rain, which is what made the crops grow."
B. "Often, some of these captives would be sacrificed at temples."
C. "These sacrifices were an important spiritual practice."
D. "The Aztecs believed without these sacrifices, the world would end."
D.
Without the intricate system of roads, Incan messengers would've had to cross treacherous terrain such as steep mountains, rocky cliffs, and deep marshes.
The author states the messengers would've had to cross treacherous terrain. What is the meaning of the word treacherous?
dangerous.
Ronaldo is a(n) INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL soccer player since he plays all over the world.
international
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Lebron is very good at basketball. He scores at least 25 points each game.
scores
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"Sigma Boy" is a song that is stuck in many students' heads. "I Want It That Way" is not a popular song with students.
"Sigma Boy" is very popular with students; similarly, "I Want It That Way" is not very popular with students.
INCORRECT
In 1438, the Inca Empire did not yet exist. There was a man named Pachacuti who was the leader of a much smaller empire. Pachacuti’s name in Quechua, the language of the Incas, means “he who transforms the Earth.” Pachacuti’s goal was to build an empire. First, he led Incas to conquer and claim struggling towns nearby. These people were made part of the Inca Empire. Then roads were built and trade routes were established between Cuzco and the other towns. The empire kept growing.
Pachacuti's leadership was crucial to the creation of the Inca Empire. What evidence does the author provide that best supports this?
A. "There was a man named Pachacuti who was the leader of a much smaller empire."
B. "Pachacuti’s goal was to build an empire."
C. "First, he led Incas to conquer and claim struggling towns nearby."
D. "The empire kept growing."
C.
I stopped, completely spellbound, and stared at the fireworks.
In the sentence, what is the meaning of the word spellbound?
amazed
Mr. Miller and Miss Romano don't like to INTERACT/ACT with each other until they've had their coffee.
interact
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The Aztec were in Mesoamerica. They farmed using chinampas.
were
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My grandmother enjoys baking cookies. My grandmother enjoys knitting sweaters.
My grandmother enjoys baking cookies and also knitting sweaters.
CORRECT
What happened to the Incas? When Europeans came to the New World in search of wealth, they brought many diseases, one of them called smallpox that killed thousands of Incas. Incas had no immunity to this illness, so it spread quickly. Two out of every three Incas died from smallpox. When an important Incan ruler died of smallpox, the kingdom entered into a civil war over who would be the next ruler. Francisco Pizarro arrived during this period of unrest. He was a conquistador who wanted to conquer the Incas and find gold. He had supplies like guns and horses which enabled him to kill thousands of Incas and conquer one of the greatest civilizations.
Disease contributed greatly to the downfall of the Inca Empire. What evidence does the author provide that BEST supports this?
A. "Incas had no immunity to this illness, so it spread quickly."
B. "He had supplies like guns and horses which enabled him to kill thousands of Incas and conquer one of the greatest civilizations."
C. "When Europeans came to the New World in search of wealth, they brought many diseases, one of them called smallpox that killed thousands of Incas."
D. "He was a conquistador who wanted to conquer the Incas and find gold."
C.
He knew that getting suspended would detract from his perfect record. He couldn't believe he let his friend talk him into skipping class. That wasn't like him at all!
In the paragraph, the author states that being suspended would detract from his perfect record. What is the meaning of the word detract?
Take away from, take value from, diminish
The little boy was able to EXTRACT/ATTRACT his toy from the muddy pile he made in the backyard.
extract
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The Gods felt disappointed that the clay people weren't quite right. They decided to create another type of person.
felt
Read the following sentences below. If the information in a pair of sentences is similar, combine the sentences using a word or phrase that compares. If the information in a pair of sentences is different, combine the sentences using a word or phrase that contrasts.
Jupiter takes 4,333 days to orbit the Sun. Earth takes 365 days to orbit the Sun.
Answers will vary but should CONTRAST.
The peasants in the Inca Empire carried out most of the manual labor. They built roads and farmed. Many cut stones, too. Fantastic terraces and walls built of stone enabled the Incas to farm in the Andes Mountains. Crops cannot grow well on a slanted surface, but by building walls and terraces, Incas could use a lot more of their land for farming. Incan buildings were also very impressive. Some Incan structures are still standing after over 500 years. The buildings were made of stones cut in the shape of trapezoids. The stones were so perfectly fit together that you could not even stick a thin knife or your fingernail between the cracks.
The author explains how the Incas adapted to farming in the Andes Mountains. Which piece of text evidence BEST supports this? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY.
A. "Crops cannot grow well on a slanted surface"
B. "Some Incan structures are still standing after over 500 years."
C. "Fantastic terraces and walls built of stone enabled the Incas to farm in the Andes Mountains."
D. "by building walls and terraces, Incas could use a lot more of their land for farming."
C. and D.
The detective felt a sense of foreboding as he approached the dark, empty house.
What is the meaning of foreboding?
dread or worry.