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This selection is mainly about A) space exploration that uses robotic technologies. B) different kinds of parallel universes and how they work. C) scientists who work to determine the age of the earth. D) science fiction authors and where…
Read more →Read these excerpts from the text. Together, these excerpts show that A while Connie and Basil seemed to be using social media differently, it actually made them feel the same. B while Connie and Basil were both creative, they hid that…
Read more →Jane Goodall, who likes Tarzan, is pointing out that the movie A) is not a reliable source of information about apes. B) provides correct facts about an ape’s behavior. C) proves that her beliefs about chimps had been wrong. D) shows a…
Read more →The perfect profile may show what looks like a perfect person with incredible fashion sense, adorable pets, fabulous vacations, and a glamorous significant other. It’s hard not to get swept up in these accounts and follow someone’s…
Read more →The author explains that the study of chimpanzees stopped in the 1920s and did not start up until the 1960s. Which two sentences from the text show what caused this gap? A Unfortunately, these early humans were not alive for observation.…
Read more →Based on the text, the term “impression management” is A) when people try to control what others think of them through their social media profile. B) when people try to become famous online in order to get a social media manager. C) a way…
Read more →In this text, Robert Yerkes conducted an experiment where he had a chimpanzee living in a human household. What was the purpose of the experiment? A to identify the different methods chimpanzee’s used to find food B to determine if a…
Read more →Basil’s real opinion about their social media success taught Connie that A being popular on social media is not always as easy as it seems. B it’s important to make sure you do not share personal information online. C it’s easy to balance…
Read more →Which sentence from the text explains why Jane Goodall was considered the perfect person to study chimpanzees? A) She read how the infant Tarzan was orphaned in the wilds of Africa. B) They also claimed Jane was not involved enough to be…
Read more →Read this excerpt. Which of the following best describes the information in this excerpt? A evidence, data, and facts B advice, tips, and suggestions C rules, laws, and requirements D theories, experiments, and results
Read more →Yerkes sent a chimp named Gua to live in a human household alongside a toddler named Donald Kellogg. In this “reverse Tarzan” experiment, Gua and Donald were supposed to grow up together. Yerkes hoped Gua would learn everything that…
Read more →The author’s purpose in writing this selection is to A) persuade readers to get more involved in community activities. B) teach readers about something that happened a long time ago. C) inform readers about a topic by using a story. D)…
Read more →The author states that animals and humans share 98 percent DNA. How does the author help readers understand the importance of this? A) by explaining how genetic tests work B) by describing a film about a fictional ape C) by using common…
Read more →The author’s purpose in writing this selection is to A persuade readers to get more involved in community activities. B teach readers about something that happened a long time ago. C inform readers about a topic by using a story. D…
Read more →How does the author’s tone in Excerpt 1 change in Excerpt 2? A from formal to humorous B from confused to bored C from enthusiastic to upset D from depressed to joyful
Read more →Which word or phrase from this part of the text best helped you with your answer? A missing details B plausible C imagination D was scarce
Read more →Which definition of “fertile” is being used in this part of the text? A having great thought B changing into other materials C having good soil for planting D producing many crops
Read more →Which definition of “fertile” is being used in this part of the text? A having great thought B changing into other materials C having good soil for planting D producing many crops
Read more →This selection is mainly about A) how to use social media to find topics that you might be interested in. B) the benefits and drawbacks of social media and learning to use social media in a healthy way. C) how to use social media to find…
Read more →The central focus of this text is A where chimpanzees live around the world. B what types of methods scientists use in experiments. C how humans learned to observe chimpanzees’ behavior. D how to prepare for a career as a psychologist.
Read more →The last sentence states, “In fact, it seems as if there are as many ways to make a meal with insects as there are insects!” What does this mean? A There are many people who cook insects. B There are many different ways to cook insects. C…
Read more →A person raises insects so she can eat them. Why would she feed the insects fresh grass? A to keep the insects from eating crops B to give the insects a source of water C to improve the taste of the insect D to make the insects turn green
Read more →The selection states that if people ate less meat, the land used to raise animal feed crops could be put to better use. What is that better use? A. The land could be flooded with water and turned into a series of lakes. B. The land could…
Read more →Based on what you read about insects that have bright colors, what do you know about this insect? A It is one of the healthiest insects to eat. B It tastes sweet, like sugar or honey. C It tastes best if it is fed special food. D It is…
Read more →This excerpt suggests the author expects you to think eating insects is a strange thing to do. Which two statements explain why? A Since insects can destroy crops and spread disease, people have become less willing to eat them. B Insects…
Read more →Read these two excerpts. What do they have in common? A) Both tell how larger insects are tastier than smaller insects. B) Both show how insects were, and still are, used to make bread. C) Both describe which insects can cure certain…
Read more →What reason does the author give to support the statement “insects are healthier to eat than meat”? A) Insects have more protein and less fat than meat. B) Insects taste like nuts, which are healthy foods. C) Insects come from nature,…
Read more →What is the main idea of this selection? A In many areas, insects are an important source of food. B Eating insects can help many people save money. C Insects taste better if they eat certain kinds of food. D Eating insects is popular in…
Read more →Margarita and her mother are alike because they both A meet the president. B see the photo in the newspaper. C are talented dancers. D have jobs in the United States.
Read more →Which two of the following statements are correct? A El Salvador is located near the Pacific Ocean. B El Salvador’s climate is too hot and dry for plants to grow there. C El Salvador’s flower festival is a lively, happy celebration. D…
Read more →At what time of year does this selection take place? A summer B fall C winter D spring
Read more →Read this part from the selection. When Margarita’s mother said this, she meant that she A was happy that her daughter was safe at home. B could see her daughter’s photo in many newspapers. C thought she saw her daughter, but actually saw…
Read more →If Margarita’s mother had not gone to the United States, which of the following most likely would have happened? A Margarita would not need a costume for the festival. B The president of the United States would have cancelled his trip to…
Read more →Which evidence does the author present in the selection to support Magda’s sentiments expressed in this quotation? A) Anecdotes of how Magda and Andre assisted with hiding the Jewish people in their town. B) Descriptions of the different…
Read more →How is the object in this image related to the selection? A The ringing bells scared Margarita and she forgot how to do her dance. B The bell rings every time a new visitor comes to the town. C When the bells of Santa Cruz began to chime,…
Read more →Other than hiding Jewish people in their town, how else did the Huguenots defy their law officials? Choose two answers. A) They ignored government commands to ring church bells. B) They refused to sell goods and services to government…
Read more →The costumes worn during Festival de Las Flores are bright and colorful. Why? A The costumes are easier to see at night. B Bright colors are more likely to please a president. C The costumes represent blooming spring flowers. D Darker…
Read more →As Margarita sews her costume, the thread she uses reminds her of A the long road on which she will dance. B her aunt’s long black dress. C the long laces on her dancing shoes. D her mother’s long black hair.
Read more →Margarita read a note that her aunt left for her. Margarita’s mother went to the United States. Margarita’s grandfather got sick. Margarita and her mother started to make a costume.
Read more →This selection is mainly about A the best flowers to use in a festival. B how dancers make their own costumes. C a newspaper photo of a girl. D a girl’s relationship with her mother.
Read more →Choose the two sentences from this excerpt that support why the people of Le Chambon were motivated to help the Jewish people in 1934. 1. Four hundred years earlier, Le Chambon had sheltered a small bastion of Protestants in Catholic…
Read more →This text describes a problem scientists are trying to solve. This text can be best described as A an interview. B a narrative text. C a personal essay. D an informational text.
Read more →This text describes a problem scientists are trying to solve. This text can be best described as A an interview. B a narrative text. C a personal essay. D an informational text.
Read more →This text describes a problem scientists are trying to solve. This text can be best described as A) an interview. B) a narrative text. C) a personal essay. D) an informational text.
Read more →This text describes a problem scientists are trying to solve. This text can be best described as A an interview. B a narrative text. C a personal essay. D an informational text.
Read more →Read this excerpt. This excerpt helps the reader visualize A what the journey was like for Heyerdahl and his crew. B what type of weather is most common for people in South America. C how the journey compared to experts’ predictions. D…
Read more →The author explains that researchers who study the ancestry of Polynesians look at DNA on the Y chromosome. Which detail from the selection explains why? A Everyone gets their mitochondria from their biological mother. B We are all…
Read more →Read this excerpt. Scientists relied on which two methods to solve the mystery of how ancient people reached the islands? A the success of an explorer who sailed on a raft from South America to Polynesia B news accounts of issues…
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