What is this selection mainly about? A) the lunar rocks that the astronauts of Apollo 11 brought back B) the various arguments scientists make about alien life in space C) the events that led to the end of the Space ...

While many Russian soldiers were on the front during World War I, most of those who remained behind responded to the February Revolution by leaving the cities to fight on the front: firing into crowds of peaceful protestors. joining the riots ...

Which was a factor contributing to the collapse of communism in Germany? the weak economy of the former East Germany the weak economy of the former West Germany the lack of support for reunification in the city of Berlin the ...

Why did the economies of the former East German areas collapse during reunification? – The government bought factories and businesses, reducing employment. – East German businesses were unable to compete in the free-market economy. – After unification, Germany chose to ...

How did Boris Yeltsin become the president of Russia? O He overthrew Gorbachev in a coup d’état. O He was appointed by the Communist Party. O He was a military leader who took control. O He won the country’s first ...

Which actions or methods were used by the United States to engage in proxy wars? Select four answers. – Selling weapons to proxy nations – Directly fighting the Soviet military – Creating alliances between friendly nations – Supporting military coups ...

Why did President Jimmy Carter believe that the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan posed a significant threat? O The Soviet invasion began to destabilize the region. O The Soviet invasion was likely to expand into neighboring countries. O The Soviet invasion ...

Which organization was created in the 1940s to help nations resist communist influence? the United Nations the Warsaw Pact the European Union the Organization of American States

What is a possible next step in Stellan’s proof? Measure segment JK and segment LM to prove that they are the same length. Use the transitive property of equality to show that JK + KL = KL + LM because ...

Based on this information, how does the author develop the argument in Passage 2, Paragraph 5? o by using deductive reasoning to provide examples of the team’s endurance, faith, and integrity o by using deductive reasoning to describe the opponent’s strengths and ...

Based on this information, what is the meaning of the word endurance from Passage 2? o the ability to make something hard o the quality of working as a team o the process of making something last longer o the act ...

The article states: For generations, kids have hopped on furniture to navigate rooms without setting foot on the floor. Floor Is Lava was based on that elementary game idea. And it took the concept to a whole new level. Which ...

Based on this information, what is the meaning of the word endurance from Passage 2? o the ability to make something hard o the quality of working as a team o the process of making something last longer o the ...

Based on the context, which definition of integrity is used in the paragraph from Passage 2? o the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished o firm adherence to moral or artistic codes and values o that state of being ...

So, it seems logical that this desire has generated an amazing boom in the business of consumer DNA kits. The word generated comes from the Latin root “gen,” meaning “to produce.” Based on this root, what does the word generated ...

Based on the article, which of these is true? A. The idea behind The Big Flower Fight was to reduce flower waste. B. The idea for Whisker Wars came from an old game that children play. C. The idea for Floor Is Lava ...

Based on the context, which definition of integrity is used in the paragraph from Passage 2? o the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished o firm adherence to moral or artistic codes and values o that state of being ...

Based on the context, which definition of integrity is used in the paragraph from Passage 2? o the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished o firm adherence to moral or artistic codes and values o that state of being unimpaired

Which example of figurative language from Passage 2 supports the author’s purpose of creating a vivid image to encourage the team? “. . . I know you’re not interested in hearing me carry on about whether you need to play ...

What cause-and-effect relationship is described in this article? A. If cheese rollers fall on the way down the steep slope, they are not allowed to finish. B. If everyone plays air guitars at the same time, all bad things in ...

Based on the context, which definition of integrity is used in the paragraph from Passage 2? o the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished o firm adherence to moral or artistic codes and values o that state of being ...

Based on the article, which of these is true about jarping? A. The winner of a jarping competition eats the most eggs. B. The winner of a jarping competition finds the most eggs. C. The winner of a jarping competition ...

Which is the closest synonym for the word feat, as it is used in the article? A. relationship B. disagreement C. achievement D. partnership

Which example of figurative language from Passage 2 supports the author’s purpose of creating a vivid image to encourage the team? “…I know you’re not interested in hearing me carry on about whether you need to play harder or throw ...

Which sentence best summarizes Pinkerton’s spy strategy? A) Pinkerton spied on Union Army regiments to gather information about their plans. B) Pinkerton relied only on information he gathered himself, shunning data collected by operatives. C) Pinkerton looked for moles in ...

What are the two most likely reasons for General McClellan to offer Allan Pinkerton the job of finding spies in Washington, D.C.? A General McClellan was an undercover spy. B Pinkerton had never been to Washington, D.C. and knew no one there. C ...

The author included examples of ancient myths about humanoid machines to show that although A robots in ancient times did not learn from their experiences, they now have feelings and emotions. B “artificial intelligence” was coined by an American, its ...

Which two details in paragraphs 12 and 13 show that Ben is not excited about becoming an actor? Ben hangs back and doesn’t join the group of actors. Ben thinks about how he would miss the printing shop. Ben rolls his eyes when ...

Which best summarizes paragraph 4? A Elementary students can participate in UIL events such as storytelling or number sense. B Many freshmen fail classes the first grading period and cannot participate in UIL events. C No Pass, No Play not ...

Which of these BEST avoids plagiarizing the book? A The Tour de France is difficult. It is difficult because of its length and its terrain. The length of the race has varied a lot over the years. The first race ...

Which of these is an accurate and appropriate summary of paragraph 4? A The speaker talks to her sister who understands politics. B The speaker talks to her sister about all of her problems. C The speaker wants her sister ...

Your ___ statement should be located at the beginning of your written work. A concluding B supporting C thesis The thesis is used to communicate the ___ ___. A main points B supporting details C personal examples

Which of these is an accurate and appropriate summary of paragraph 4? A The speaker talks to her sister who understands politics. B The speaker talks to her sister about all of her problems. C The speaker wants her sister ...

Which sentence in the video contains extraneous details? A I want to be an athlete. B Sports are my passion. C My other passion is noodles. D I will work hard and practice.

Which is the best summary of paragraphs 7 and 8? A Both Farah and Greer argue with each other because they are unable to decide the best way to pack things in the truck. B Farah is annoyed with Greer ...

Which is the best summary of paragraphs 7 and 8? A Both Farah and Greer argue with each other because they are unable to decide the best way to pack things in the truck. B Farah is annoyed with Greer ...

Which is the best summary of paragraphs 7 and 8? A Both Farah and Greer argue with each other because they are unable to decide the best way to pack things in the truck. B Farah is annoyed with Greer ...

Which illegal activity do summarizing and paraphrasing help prevent? A avoidance B plagiarism C repeating D restating

What is the first step in summarizing material? A) Read the passage. B) Pick out the main ideas. C) Rephrase in your own words. ___ involves looking at the big picture whereas ___ is focused a lot more on the ...

Which of these sentences contains a SUMMARY? A While he acknowledged that the inserts supported his arches, he felt slight pain on the sides of his feet. B The Pro Walk provided support around Christian’s arches. C This informal claim states that these ...

Which is the best summary of the play? A Carlos hears a rumor about a buried treasure and persuades the other teens in the neighborhood to help him search for the treasure. They gather supplies for the hunt and head ...

Fill out the graphic organizer. Then write a summary below. A wealthy man and his wife The wealthy man opens the boxes and found the coins. The wife was angry because her husband because she thought that he didn’t trust her to ...

Which of the following correctly explains what alleles parents can pass down to their offspring? A parent can pass down 2 alleles to a single offspring. A parent can pass down one allele to offspring for a given trait. A ...

One of the central ideas of this selection is A) sports teams have a history of supporting their athletes unconditionally. B) highly paid professional athletes are immune to injustice. C) professional sports as a public platform for protest is growing. ...

List the following situations in order from most friction to least friction. a surface moving near another surface without touching a rough surface moving against a rough surface a rough surface moving against a smooth surface a smooth surface moving against ...

One of the central ideas of this selection is A) sports teams have a history of supporting their athletes unconditionally. B) highly paid professional athletes are immune to injustice. C) professional sports as a public platform for protest is growing. D) celebrity status ...

Read these two excerpts from the selection. Which one of the following statements is applicable to both excerpts? A) Fans and players are always in sync on matters related to racism. B) Racism in sports is mainly seen in differences ...