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Two factors combined to make it increasingly difficult for newspapers to survive. Along with shrinking income from advertising, newspapers were struggling with A an unexpected decline of newsworthy stories. B an increase in the cost of…
Read more →In this excerpt, the “great engine” of newsgathering is A) information. B) burning fuel. C) news reporters. D) newsprint.
Read more →Select the two sentences that summarize the danger of government funding for newspapers. industry. Similar to 2009 legislation intended to aid the automotive industry, newspaper bailouts would give struggling companies financial…
Read more →Select the two sentences that summarize the danger of government funding for newspapers. Answers: 1. Similar to 2009 legislation intended to aid the automotive industry, newspaper bailouts would give struggling companies financial…
Read more →Experts argue that the “caliber traditionally found in print sources” is lacking in online news sources. In this context, the word “caliber” refers to A coverage of local people and events. B number of topics covered by reporters. C…
Read more →This excerpt contributes to the author’s overall purpose in this selection by A summarizing the concerns journalists have about government funding. B encouraging readers to voice their concerns about the future of news reporting. C…
Read more →Which sentence from the selection captures the central idea? A) And, although the Internet provides free access to an abundance of information, gathering reliable information is not free. B) The evolution of news reporting in the face of…
Read more →Which sentence from the selection captures the central idea? A) And, although the Internet provides free access to an abundance of information, gathering reliable information is not free. B) The evolution of news reporting in the face of…
Read more →Potassium-42 has a half life of 12.4 hours. How much of a 849 gram sample of Potassium-42 will remain after 62 hours? (answer will be in grams)
Read more →A 120 gram sample of Thallium-208 decays. How much of the sample will remain after a half-life? 1) 30 grams 2) 60 grams 3) 15 grams 4) 120 grams
Read more →What was the author’s main purpose for writing this selection? A) to explain how to choose the best college B) to convince readers they should not be electricians C) to argue against working in jobs that require apprenticeship D) to teach…
Read more →This selection mainly A) explains how much money people earn in different jobs. B) proves that people need to go to college to get jobs. C) describes interesting jobs for people who like to build and fix things. D) describes the steps for…
Read more →The author says that car mechanics perform “basic care” to help cars run smoothly. What are two examples of this basic care? A) changing the windows B) changing the oil C) making new seats D) painting the outside E) tuning up the engine
Read more →Let’s say you are a carpenter building a new house. What are two reasons you should begin by looking at special drawings of the building? A) to practice fixing broken parts first B) to find out what materials you will need C) to make sure…
Read more →One of the most important skills for a car mechanic is knowing how to use a computer. Based on the text, this is mainly because a computer can A) help you find out what is wrong with a car and fix it. B) help you figure out how much the…
Read more →Read this part of the text. Another word for “apprentice” is A) trouble. B) owner. C) assistant. D) payment.
Read more →On what does the author base her statement that the tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable? A the tomato’s use in desserts B the tomato’s seed location C the tomato’s growth on a plant D the tomato’s similarity to lettuce
Read more →Which of the animals mentioned in the selection migrates to this area? A) Western Gray Whale B) African Elephant C) Arctic Tern D) Eastern Blue Dolphin
Read more →Put the steps in the Eastern Gray Whales’ seasonal migratory pattern in the correct order, starting from when they head to warmer waters. They swim toward the coast of Baja California in Mexico. They gather with other whales to find a…
Read more →In this excerpt, the word “Transfrontier” is an appropriate name for the new wildlife park because the prefix “trans” means A) before or in advance of. B) over or above. C) near or at hand. D) across or beyond.
Read more →The clergyman felt guilty about helping Scoresby. However, the clergyman believed that Scoresby would eventually A tell everyone that he lacks ability. B do something to show he is a fool. C start paying the clergyman for his help. D turn…
Read more →What is the main idea of this selection? A) Many animals use migration as a survival strategy. B) Some man-made structures block animal migration. C) Animals migrate along the path of least resistance. D) Migrating animals cross borders…
Read more →You use 4 gallons of water on 14 plants in your garden. At this rate, how much water will it take to water 35 plants? gallons
Read more →Based on this excerpt, the author intends for readers to develop A. jealousy for Malandain. B. malice toward Hauchecorne. C. empathy for Hauchecorne. D. admiration toward the mayor.
Read more →The Proclamation Line of 1763 runs roughly along the A. Ohio River. B. Rocky Mountains. C. Mississippi River. D. Appalachian Mountains.
Read more →In this passage, the word access means __________. A. hesitation to use something B. protection from something C. permission to use something D. separation from something
Read more →Based on this excerpt, which of the following best shows the significance of FC Barcelona’s famous motto “more than a club”? A) Soccer teams around the world have an obligation to support their fans. B) Professional athletes earn millions…
Read more →Which of the following best describes the central idea of the text? A. Teenagers are more likely to react violently in stressful situations than adults and small children. B. Teenagers are more impulsive than adults and small children…
Read more →DNA can be compared to a A. digital camera and rechargeable battery. B. cell phone and wireless network. C. computer disc and hard drive. D. blueprint and instruction manual.
Read more →Read these two excerpts, one from Part 1 of the selection and one from Part 2. What information do both excerpts provide? – helpful details about jobs for construction managers – states where construction managers need to be certified –…
Read more →Why did the Human Genome Project end earlier than expected? A There were only a thousand base pairs of human DNA, much fewer than had previously been thought. B The government decided to scrap the project and focus on more practical…
Read more →Read these two excerpts, one from Part 1 of the selection and one from Part 2. What information do both excerpts provide? – helpful details about jobs for construction managers – states where construction managers need to be certified –…
Read more →This selection is mainly about A) the discovery and applications of DNA. B) the uses of DNA by criminal investigators. C) the mapping of a strand of human DNA. D) the uniqueness of each person’s DNA.
Read more →Read these two excerpts, one from Part 1 of the selection and one from Part 2. What information do both excerpts provide? – helpful details about jobs for construction managers – states where construction managers need to be certified –…
Read more →Which two statements about the people on the shore are correct? A They immediately send a boat out to rescue the four men in the dinghy. B Their message to the four men in the dinghy is unclear. C They are annoyed that the four men in the…
Read more →Think about what you have read. What are two purposes of building codes? A to supply job sites with all construction materials B to ensure that buildings are environmentally friendly C to assist managers with creating worker schedules D…
Read more →According to the Article, why did Richard Henry Lee and his family live on a diet of wild pigeons for two months? A. To save money for Virginia constituents since wild pigeons were cheap B. To follow the lead of the other members of…
Read more →In this selection, the men rely on the small dinghy for survival in the vast, churning sea. The author uses the boat as a symbol of A generosity and kindness from strangers, despite personal risks. B human suffering at the hands of cruel…
Read more →According to the Article, why did Richard Henry Lee and his family live on a diet of wild pigeons for two months? A. To save money for Virginia constituents since wild pigeons were cheap B. To follow the lead of the other members of…
Read more →This image of the Guggenheim Museum best depicts which feature of Wright’s unique design style? A His preference for urban construction. B His obsession with urban construction. C His utilization of many geometric shapes. D His attraction…
Read more →According to the Article, why did Richard Henry Lee and his family live on a diet of wild pigeons for two months? A. To save money for Virginia constituents since wild pigeons were cheap B. To follow the lead of the other members of…
Read more →He displays a surprisingly high level of __________ for someone so young. ○ scholar ○ deserve ○ radar ○ accord ○ ambassador ○ harmony ○ segregate ○ presume
Read more →Think about the events below. According to the Article, which of these happened after the Constitution was written? A. Richard Henry Lee introduced a resolution to the Second Continental Congress, and John Adams seconded it. B. Five…
Read more →Which word describes the penguins in this text? A. messy B. curious C. grumpy D. serious
Read more →Which passage from the Article best supports the idea that Richard Henry Lee was an independent thinker whose ideas did not always fit with the other Founders’ ideas? A. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson…they’re all names…
Read more →The phrase “brain drain” is best classified as A) juxtaposition. B) an allegory or fable. C) an idiom or expression. D) onomatopoeia.
Read more →Read these two excerpts. How do these two excerpts work together? A) Both explain how significant Amelia Earhart was to society at the time. B) The first explains how popular Amelia Earhart was, while the second demonstrates how easily…
Read more →If Arnot had to pick a meal while at home, she would probably choose a A) ham salad. B) taco salad. C) spinach salad. D) pasta salad.
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