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Which of the following describes a context clue?(1 point)
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dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
dictionary definitions of words included in a text to help the reader understand their meaning
information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
information in a text that helps the reader understand the meaning of a word
descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
descriptions in a text that help the reader picture what the author is describing
phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings
phrases in a text that have a meaning other than their literal meanings
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Which literal statement explains what someone means when they say "It's late. I need to hit the hay"?(1 point)
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Time is running out to harvest the straw.
Time is running out to harvest the straw.
Time is flying and I need to rush.
Time is flying and I need to rush.
I arrived late and need to mow the grass.
I arrived late and need to mow the grass.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
I am really tired and want to go to sleep.
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Which of the following describes the relationship between an idiomatic phrase and a literal phrase?(1 point)
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A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase is the straightforward language that interprets the figurative meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
A literal phrase indirectly states the meaning of an idiomatic phrase.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
An idiomatic phrase restates the meaning of a literal phrase to make it easier for a reader to understand.
An idiomatic phrase presents non-literal language that influences the connotation of the literal phrase.
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Use the sentences to answer the question.
A student is trying to understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a paragraph. The paragraph does not contain any examples of figurative language, and the student has already identified the unfamiliar word as a noun.
Which strategy would work best in order for the student to define the word?
(1 point)
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Identify idioms.
Identify idioms.
Examine sentence logic.
Examine sentence logic.
Look for context clues.
Look for context clues.
Determine the part of speech.
Look for context clues.
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Which equation describes the mass of an object in relation to its volume and density?(1 point)
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m=VD
m is equal to cap v over cap d
m=D+V
m is equal to cap d plus cap v
m=D×V
m=D×V
m=DV
m=DV
Which quantity describes how tightly packed matter is inside of an object?(1 point)
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density
density
weight
weight
mass
mass
volume
density
What is the density of a rock with a volume of 5 mL and a mass of 13.5 grams?(1 point)
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2.7 g/mL
2.7 g/mL
13.5 g/mL
13.5 g/mL
0.37 g/mL
0.37 g/mL
67.5 g/mL
The density of the rock is 2.7 g/mL.
What is the equation for the density of an object?(1 point)
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D=Vm
cap d is equal to cap v over m
D=mV
cap d is equal to m over cap v
D=1m×V
D=1m×V
D=m×V
D=m×V
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D=m/V
Which was a significant reason Middle Colonies were more favorable to farmers than New England? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
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The climate was cooler.
The climate was cooler.
The growing season was longer.
The growing season was longer.
The soil was more fertile.
The soil was more fertile.
Crops grew better along the coasts.
Crops grew better along the coasts.
There were more people to tend to the farms.
The growing season was longer.
The soil was more fertile.
Crops grew better along the coasts.
Why were backcountry colonists more self-sufficient than plantation owners?
(1 point)
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They had more slaves to help them.
They had more slaves to help them.
Farming along the coast provided everything they needed.
Farming along the coast provided everything they needed.
Living in the “breadbasket” provided them with enough money from their cash crops.
Living in the “breadbasket” provided them with enough money from their cash crops.
Nearly everything they needed was made at home.
Nearly everything they needed was made at home.
Why is the Mayflower Compact significant?
(1 point)
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It was the first written document forbidding colonists from voting directly on laws.
It was the first written document forbidding colonists from voting directly on laws.
It was the first written document that did not recognize citizens’ rights.
It was the first written document that did not recognize citizens’ rights.
It was the first written expression of citizens’ rights by the colonists.
It was the first written expression of citizens’ rights by the colonists.
It was the first written government document not created by the colonists.
It was the first written government document not created by the colonists.
It was the first written expression of citizens’ rights by the colonists.
What was the primary reason the Pilgrims came to the New World?
(1 point)
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land
land
religious freedom
religious freedom
ship building
ship building
trade with Native Americans
religious freedom
What was the primary reason Thomas Hooker left the Massachusetts Bay colony and founded the Connecticut colony?
(1 point)
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His religious ideals conflicted with the Puritan beliefs.
His religious ideals conflicted with the Puritan beliefs.
He desired to move further inland where soil was better for farming.
He desired to move further inland where soil was better for farming.
He thought the government had too much power.
He thought the government had too much power.
He was forced out by Native Americans.
His religious ideals conflicted with the Puritan beliefs.
How was the government outlined in the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut (FOC) different from the government in Massachusetts? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
The FOC gave the vote to all men who were property owners.
The FOC gave the vote to all men who were property owners.
The FOC limited the governor’s power which expanded the idea of representative government.
The FOC limited the governor’s power which expanded the idea of representative government.
The FOC increased the control the King of England had on the colony.
The FOC increased the control the King of England had on the colony.
The FOC outlined strict requirements for slavery.
The FOC gave the vote to all men who were property owners.
The FOC limited the governor’s power which expanded the idea of representative government.
What might be some typical jobs of colonists in the Middle Colonies? Select all that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
clockmaker
clockmaker
fisherman
fisherman
wheat farmer
wheat farmer
tobacco farmer
tobacco farmer
gun maker
clockmaker
wheat farmer
gun maker
What statement best describes the governmental relationship with England established in the Middle Colonies?
(1 point)
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Middle Colonies were all established as royal colonies.
Middle Colonies were all established as royal colonies.
Each had a different system based on the charter agreed upon with the king of England.
Each had a different system based on the charter agreed upon with the king of England.
The king of England only permitted the establishment of proprietary colonies.
The king of England only permitted the establishment of proprietary colonies.
Middle Colonies were established based on the rules of Parliament.
Each had a different system based on the charter agreed upon with the king of England.
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Why were there fewer slaves in the backcountry of the Southern colonies than those areas closer to the coast? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
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Colonists in the backcountry were primarily self-sufficient.
Colonists in the backcountry were primarily self-sufficient.
Backcountry colonists were fundamentally opposed to slavery.
Backcountry colonists were fundamentally opposed to slavery.
Colonists in the backcountry were poor and couldn’t afford slaves.
Colonists in the backcountry were poor and couldn’t afford slaves.
Slaves had no way to travel to the backcountry to support the colonists.
Slaves had no way to travel to the backcountry to support the colonists.
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Colonists in the backcountry were primarily self-sufficient.
Colonists in the backcountry were poor and couldn’t afford slaves.
According to the chart, what did the New England and Middle Colonies have in common?
(1 point)
Responses
Neither region had any wealth in enslaved workers.
Neither region had any wealth in enslaved workers.
Both regions imported wood products.
Both regions imported wood products.
Both regions exported mostly food products.
Both regions exported mostly food products.
Both regions had large shipping industries.