How do these two excerpts support a central idea of this text? A They explain the historical origin for this country’s holidays. B They describe the negative effects of this country’s customs. C They show how food contributes to this ...

Based on the information presented in the selection, what can the reader conclude about the people of the Philippines? A They have given up celebrating all holidays. B They require tourists to participate in their celebrations. C They enjoy religious ...

Which sentence indicates that the Gaits’ new plays led to modifications in the game of lacrosse? A The Air Gait looked amazing on the TV highlights and really helped put lacrosse in the national eye. B The play showed the ...

I would have pulled away, then, if I could, but small, firm fingers pulled me forward, unrelentingly, into the dark… Type here

Choose the word from this unit that is the same or most nearly the same in meaning as the boldface word or expression in the phrase. Write that word on the line. Use a dictionary if needed. 1. an inert stone

What flaws does the court of public opinion have compared to the traditional court system?

Choose the sentence that explains how they began to become united. A. Nelson Mandela was the president of South Africa. B. The Springboks are named after a deer. C. The country celebrated the victory of the Springboks. D. All members ...

Imagine you are on a rugby team, your team is down four points, and there is only ten seconds left in a match. How would your team win? A The team would score a conversion. B The team would score ...

In this selection, the author explains that rugby divided into different divisions. This occurred because certain A leagues were more competitive with the sport. B groups could not agree on the rules of the sport. C countries did not have the ...

Which statement best identifies the central idea of the text? A. Kenya reluctantly continues to accept Somali refugees, but they are often blamed for the country’s problems and are not given adequate rights or services. B. African countries, as well ...

Based on this excerpt, which of the following does the author describe as a drawback of using biomass generators? A) Biomass generators produce less energy than other types of generators. B) Biomass generators are dangerous because they are used to ...

Of the following facts about Beesley, which helped him most to be a reliable eyewitness to the disaster? A. Because he was a science teacher, he was aware of changes to the sound and speed of the ship’s engines. B. ...

The situation described in these two excerpts could best be summarized by which two of the following phrases? A “loose lips sink ships” B “a penny saved is a penny earned” C “ignorance is bliss” D “ships that pass in ...

This program asks the user for three ingredients, three amounts, and a number of servings, and determines how much of each ingredient is needed to serve the specified number of servings. Ounces of mixed greens + ingredient1 + : 5.1 Ounces ...

Write the linear equation that gives the rule for this table. A) y = 3x + 35 B) y = 5x + 26 C) y = 4x + 29 D) y = 7x + 20

Write the linear equation that gives the rule for this table. A. y = -7x + 6 B. y = -7x + 6 C. y = -7x + 1 D. y = -7x + 15

Which one of the following describes the term “nematodes”? A) tiny worm-like bugs that live inside dead insects B) chemicals that improve insect digestion C) toxic chemicals used to protect grain crops D) sounds made by insects as they eat ...

Which two advantages of the acoustic systems for pest control are most important to include in a summary of this approach? A. Scientists who conduct agricultural research have studied these systems. B. These systems can distinguish between insect noises and other ...

Read this excerpt. Why is this excerpt important to the whole selection? A It compares rugby players to other athletes in other sports. B It explains the rules players must follow in rugby. C It argues whether a referee is needed ...

Imagine a player tackles another player who doesn’t have the ball. The player receives a penalty. Based on what you have read, did the referee make the right call? A) No, because referees are not allowed to give penalties. B) ...

Based on what you have read, antibodies are important to have when you are sick because these molecules A identify the cold virus in people. B prevent the illness from spreading to others. C fight against the disease. D provide ...

Read these two excerpts. What is the author’s purpose for both excerpts? A to classify the different methods rugby teams use to win the World Cup B to inform the reader of the different team that compete in the World ...