What is your taxable income? A $8,000 B $42,000 C $50,000 D $58,000

Which sentence provides commentary information for elaboration on the passage? A. This year the lines for the Topple Tower were shorter than the lines for the Looping Starship. B. One-price ride ticket could be purchased in advance for twenty dollars, ...

In this excerpt, when Tom says, “You could land a 747 on these two tubes and they’d hold,” he means A they will stay together under intense pressure. B they could be used to build aeroplane wheels. C they have a ...

Stephen loves to write long books or narratives. What term is LEAST likely to describe Stephen’s style of writing? o novelist o author o biographer o poet

Steven is wrestling with revisions to his nonfiction book about World War I so he asks an editor for advice. What will LEAST likely be included in the editor’s advice about revisions? “Work from a printed copy.” “Read your work ...

What might be considered a “signature” of Gehry’s designs? A) sculptural forms constructed with everyday materials B) simple structures that blend into the environment C) neoclassical elements that reflect the Renaissance D) shimmering towers built entirely of glass and stone

What is the main idea of this selection? A A disciplined architect earns a reputation for adhering to budget restraints while creating impressive landmark structures. B An innovative architect who creates sculptural forms with unconventional materials becomes a huge influence ...

In this excerpt, the author creates a mood of A) bedlam. B) quietude. C) resentment. D) serenity.

Why is it not surprising that Mr. Brayton is convinced that there is a serpent beneath his bed? A) Mr. Brayton is an expert in reptiles but prefers to observe snakes from a distance. B) Dr. During let his snakes ...

This describes an airplane’s flight: A. Takes off from the ground B. Maintains the same elevation C. Descends back to the ground Drag one segment to each box to show the shape of the airplane’s elevation for each interval of ...

You are making bouquets to sell. You have 60 roses, 84 daisies, and 24 lilies. Each bouquet will have the same number of each kind of flower. You want to use all of the flowers. What is the greatest number ...

How is Odilia similar to Odysseus? A Both are leaders of a group of travelers on a long, difficult journey. B Both are focused on reaching their destination as quickly as possible. C Both have left their homes in search ...

Choose the sentence in this excerpt that explains how the public’s image of Clay changed. The Liston fight would change much for Clay. While he had already been a media darling, his notoriety stemmed more from his antics than his ...

Describe how the plot of “Of Monsters and Mazes” reinterprets the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur to tell a new story. Use two details from each story in your response.

Stretched before us in every direction were miles of green. The morning sun grew hotter by the minute, so we stopped under the shade of a cluster of scraggly trees—then we heard a woman’s voice, sweet and soft, coming from ...

How does the message suggested in “Helmeted Hero” similar to the message in the story of Mulan? Think about what the characters accomplish and how they accomplish it. A. The author creates a parallel between Eric’s football team and the barbarians ...

Why was the craft shown in this image important during the time period of this selection? A A pile of quilts made a good hiding spot. B A quilt’s design could act as a map. C Runaway slaves traded quilts ...

“Do you hear that sweet singing coming from within?” A) The men stood entranced at the door of the cottage B) Circe smiled radiantly C) Impressed with Odysseus’ courage and cleverness D) What have you done?

Based on this excerpt, how is math involved with digital music? A. Recording programs used during the mixing process employ mathematical algorithms that can alter the pitch, volume, and tempo of a sound file. B. The sound waves produced by ...

How can using more than one microphone on a single instrument result in capturing less sound? A The positioning of a microphone has a greater effect on the sound captured than the number of signals recorded. B An instrument should ...

Peter Pan is a boy who does not get older. Which two details from the selection support this? A) Mrs. Darling dreamed that Peter Pan came through the nursery window. B) Mrs. Darling saw that Peter Pan still had all ...

Put these numbers in order from least to greatest. – -π – 5/2 – √11 – 31/7

Why is the word “emotional” used in the nickname “emotional GPS”? A) to show that dogs use their feelings as well as their knowledge B) to describe the sensitivity of a dog’s sense of smell C) to demonstrate that dogs ...

Which rule transforms A to A’ and B to B’? (x, y) → (−x − 1, y) (x, y) → (x + 3, y) (x, y) → (x + 7, y) (x, y) → (−y − 1, −x − 2)

Threshing is an important part of harvesting rice. Threshing machines are usually not used because the A grains of rice must be removed from the stalks by hand. B machines are too expensive for many families to afford. C rice stalks sometimes grow ...

Which pair of words best describe the author’s tone in this selection? A) objective and informative B) analytical and critical C) sincere and reassuring D) sarcastic and dismissive

Which of the following numbers are composite? 65 55 83 98

Why was the publication of Rachel Carson’s book “Silent Spring” a turning point in how people thought about lawns? A It raised awareness about wildlife being harmed by weed and pest killers used on lawns. B It reviewed the best ...

Read these two excerpts. What idea do both excerpts share? A Nontraditional lawns are the most popular type. B People with nontraditional lawns may face opposition. C Cities are more flexible about types of lawns. D Wildflowers cannot be grown ...

Which idea from the selection do these two excerpts share? A the need for grasses that were easy to grow B the desire for lawns that never need mowing C the dangers of using weed killers on lawns D the ...

Which of the following details is MOST important for the development of the MAIN idea? (A) Every school-based employee, from principal to cafeteria worker, is to receive instruction in everything from what information to release if immigration students arrive at ...

Which of the following details is MOST important to the development of the MAIN idea? (A) Every school-based employee, from principal to cafeteria worker, is to receive instruction in everything from what information to release if immigration agents arrive at ...

According to the Sector Model, what separates the manufacturing sectors and the middle-income residential areas?

Add. Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. 5 + 3 1/6 =

Add. Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. 8 4/12 + 1/12 =

Immunodeficiency disorders involve malfunction of a person’s immune system. These disorders can result in infections that develop and recur more frequently, are more severe, and last longer than usual. Which of the following is NOT one of the main ways ...

Enter the equivalent expression 18f + 3c + 11l

Are the two expressions equivalent? YES NO

Only a select few people can be real leaders. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A. True B. False

Two students make statements about energy and matter. One student states, “matter can contain energy” and the other student states, “energy can contain matter.” Which student is correct? Explain your answer.

A customer complains that only the floor vents work. Technician A says that the blend door is most likely the cause. Technician B says that a mode door actuator could be the cause. Who is correct? A. Technician A B. ...

An economic system based on the investment of money for profit is an example of: A. Capitalism B. Colonies C. Epidemics D. Cottage