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Correct transition? “Many people exercise daily. ____, a balanced diet is also important.”
The second sentence adds supporting information, not contrast, so “Additionally” is the appropriate transitional word for adding related ideas.
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“The author implies” means the answer is:
Implications are ideas suggested indirectly.
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Choose correct: “Its/It’s raining now.”
“It’s” = “it is,” matching the sentence.
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What is the slope of the line through (2,3) and (6,11)?
Slope = (11 − 3) / (6 − 2) = 8/4 = 2. Uses the standard slope formula for two coordinate points.
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Earth’s primary energy source is:
Nearly all energy on Earth originates from the Sun.
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Solve: 3x − 7 = 11
Add 7 to get 3x = 18, then divide by 3 to obtain x = 6. Straightforward linear equation solving.
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Convert 0.25 to a fraction:
0.25 equals 25/100, which simplifies to 1/4.
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A passage with statistics is likely:
Statistics appear in factual, explanatory texts.
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What is 12% of 400?
0.12 × 400 = 48? Actually 0.12×400=48. Correction needed. We’ll leave as 48. (Corrected answer: 48).
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A graph showing rapid decrease then leveling off suggests:
Rapid decline followed by a flat line signals that change slows and stabilizes over time, indicating equilibrium or steady state.
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Which is equivalent to (3x²)(2x³)?
Multiply coefficients (3×2=6) and add exponents on x (2+3=5) to get 6x⁵, following exponent multiplication rules.
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Choose the correct form:“Neither the players nor the coach ___ ready.”
When subjects are joined by “neither/nor,” the verb agrees with the subject closest to it—“coach,” which is singular, so “is” is correct.
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Water boils at:
Standard boiling point is 100°C at sea level.
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Correct word: “The team lost ___ confidence.”
“Their” shows possession, fitting the context.
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If a narrator is unreliable, readers should:
An unreliable narrator presents distorted or biased information, so readers must evaluate events critically instead of trusting fully.
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If a paragraph focuses on “cause and effect,” it will primarily:
Cause-and-effect structures explain reasons (causes) that lead to specific outcomes (effects) rather than comparing or sequencing events.
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Choose best transition: “The test was difficult. ____, I finished early.”
“However” signals contrast, matching the idea.
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Liquid turning to gas is:
Evaporation is when liquid molecules gain energy and become gas.
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Identify the error: “The group of friends are leaving.”
Subject “group” is singular so verb should be “is.”
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Energy stored in food is:
Food contains chemical energy stored in bonds.
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Simplify: 4(x − 3)
Distribute 4 across both terms.
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Fix the verb: “She ___ the award yesterday.”
Past tense “received” matches “yesterday.”
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Best placement of a comma?“Before leaving the house I grabbed my jacket.”
Introductory phrases longer than a few words require a comma. The phrase “Before leaving the house” is introductory, so a comma is correctly placed before “I.”
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Solve for x: 5x + 2 = 3x + 14
Subtract 3x → 2x + 2 = 14; subtract 2 → 2x = 12; divide → x = 6.
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The independent variable is the factor:
Independent variables are purposely changed by experimenters to observe their influence on dependent (measured) variables.
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If an author’s purpose is to “challenge a common belief,” the tone is likely:
Challenging a belief requires critique or questioning, so a critical, analytical tone best fits the author’s argumentative purpose.
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(x − 2)(x + 2) =
Difference of squares: (a−b)(a+b)= a² − b² → x² − 4.
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A metaphor compares:
Metaphors equate two dissimilar ideas for effect.
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“The central idea” is the:
Central idea summarizes the passage’s key message.
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What is √49?
√49 equals 7 because 7×7 = 49.
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Choose correct: “The dogs wagged ___ tails.”
“Their” expresses possession.
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DNA primarily stores:
DNA carries encoded instructions for organism growth, structure, reproduction, and inheritance, forming the basis of genetic traits.
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The dependent variable is the one:
Dependent variables respond to changes in the independent variable.
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The greenhouse effect results from increased:
CO₂ and other greenhouse gases trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere, intensifying warming and altering climate systems globally.
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Solve: x/5 = 9
Multiply both sides by 5 → x = 45.
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What is 30% of 250?
Convert 30% to 0.30, multiply by 250 to get 75. Percent problems require converting to decimals and performing multiplication.
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A character who “recoils” most likely:
“Recoils” means pulling back in fear or surprise.
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In an experiment, the “control group” is used to:
A control group remains unchanged to provide a baseline comparison, isolating the effects of the independent variable.
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In a passage describing a character as “unyielding,” the word most nearly means:
“Unyielding” means refusing to bend or compromise; closest match is “stubborn” in context of behavior or personality.
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A hypothesis must be:
Hypotheses must be measurable and able to be tested.
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Correct pronoun: “Each of the players gave ___ best.”
“Each” is singular, requiring a singular pronoun.
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If a triangle’s angles are 40° and 55°, the third angle is:
Sum of angles = 180°; 180 − (40 + 55) = 85.
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Choose concise:
“Currently” removes wordiness while keeping meaning.
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A tone described as “measured” is:
A measured tone is calm, controlled, and neutral.
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Plants produce oxygen during:
During photosynthesis, plants convert CO₂ and sunlight into glucose and release oxygen.
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The phrase “a turning point in history” most nearly refers to:
A turning point is a significant moment that alters the direction of events, leading to major and lasting consequences.
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If f(x) = x² − 4x + 1, what is f(3)?
Substitute x = 3: 9 − 12 + 1 = −2. Evaluating functions involves replacing the input and simplifying carefully.
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Choose the most concise revision: “Scientists are able to study the stars by using telescopes.”
Option A is active, direct, and concise, eliminating unnecessary phrasing like “are able to” and passive or wordy constructions.
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Which revision best improves sentence clarity?“Maria realized the car, which she had bought last year, it needed repairs.”
Choice “Maria realized the car needed repairs” removes the unnecessary pronoun “it,” correcting the structure and eliminating redundancy for a clear, grammatically correct sentence.
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“The passage suggests” means the answer is:
Suggested means indirectly implied, not stated.
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