Miguel wants to work for a non-profit that helps homeless people find jobs and housing. What is guiding Miguel’s career decision?
Responses
1. his job outlook
2. his job environment
3. his lifestyle
4. his values
4. his values
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
You may not think earthquakes and volcanoes can go
together, but they are unlikely friends, creating
sensations under the earth’s surface. Most
earthquakes occur because of the movement of
tectonic plates previously described. Sometimes
earthquakes happen below a volcano. This happens
because magma, which is hot molten rock beneath
the earth’s surface, pushes on rock until it breaks the
rock and seeps into it. Then, the magma builds more
pressure until it leaks more magma into the crack.
Little earthquakes happen each time the rock breaks
and lets in more magma. These little earthquakes are
too small to feel. They are called harmonic tremors,
perhaps because of their constant release of energy,
like one long song played underground.
What is the main idea?
a. Sometimes earthquakes happen below volcanoes due to the pressure of magma on rock.
b. Earthquakes cause volcanoes
c. Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
(also, I know this question is probably easy I'm just stupid...)
The main idea of the paragraph is:
a. Sometimes earthquakes happen below volcanoes due to the pressure of magma on rock.
Which text connection is used in this passage? (the one that i just had you read)
a. Compare and contrast
b. Problem and solution
c. Description
d. Cause and effect
The text connection used in the passage is:
d. Cause and effect
The platypus is an Australian mammal that is not
easily classified. It is one of only two mammals (the
other being the echidna) that bears young by laying
eggs. In some respects, the platypus resembles a
duck; both have webbed feet and bills. The platypus
has a tail like a beaver’s and a furry body similar to
an otter’s. Its unusual hybrid of body parts makes it
well-suited for its largely aquatic life. The platypus
uses its webbed feet to paddle through water, and its
tail serves as a kind of rudder for steering. While
underwater, the platypus uses its bill to scoop up bits
of food, such as insects and shellfish, from the
water’s bottom. The platypus also scoops up bits of
gravel, which grind up the food, as the platypus is
toothless. The platypus stores the food and gravel in
its cheeks until it reaches the water’s surface. Once
the platypus surfaces, it consumes its meal.
Which best summarizes this passage?
a. Platypusses are aquatic mammals. They eat insects and
shellfish.
b. Platypusses are unusual creatures. They lay eggs and
have webbed feet and a bill, even though they are
mammals. They use their bill to scoop up food and stones
underwater and use the stones to grind up the food.
c. The platypus is an Australian mammal that is not easily
classified. It is one of only two mammals that bears young
by laying eggs. In some respects, the platypus resembles a
duck; both have webbed feet and bills. The platypus has a
tail like a beaver’s and a furry body similar to an otter’s. Its
unusual hybrid of body parts makes it well-suited for its
largely aquatic life.
b. Platypusses are unusual creatures. They lay eggs and have webbed feet and a bill, even though they are mammals. They use their bill to scoop up food and stones underwater and use the stones to grind up the food.
"A platypus is a mammal; however, unlike most mammals, it lays eggs."
What is the connection between these ideas?
a. Problem and solution
b. Contrast
c. Description
d. Cause and effect
b. Contrast
"Derrick needs to stop crying wolf. I swear, everytime he opens his mouth, his nose starts to grow."
This is an example of:
a. Contrast
b. Allusion
c. Imagery
d. Analogy
d. Analogy
Looking for my contact lens was like trying to find a needle in a haystack!
This statement is an example of:
a. Imagery
b. Analogy
c. Contrast
d. Allusion
b. Analogy
explain
An analogy is a comparison between two things that are seemingly unrelated but share similar characteristics or qualities. In the given statement, "Looking for my contact lens was like trying to find a needle in a haystack," the speaker is comparing the difficulty of finding their contact lens to the challenge of finding a needle in a haystack. This analogy suggests that finding the contact lens is extremely challenging and implies that it requires a lot of effort and attention, just as finding a needle in a haystack would.
ohh okay i get it.
I'm glad I could help clarify it for you! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
"Tony walked out of the shopping mall with his arms
full of bags and the sun shining on him. As he
approached his car, he started awkwardly feeling
around his pockets with his arm full of bags. He did
not find what he was looking for so he transferred
the bags on one arm to the other arm, which already
had bags. Tony had a lot of bags on one arm. He still
couldn't find what he was looking for. Now he
dropped the bags and plunged both hands
desperately into all of the pockets on his jeans. With
a look of despair, Tony ran to his car. He tried to
open the door, but it was locked. Then he saw
something on the passenger seat of the car. He
stopped looking and pulled his phone out of his
pocket."
What can you infer from this passage?
a. Tony forgot to buy something.
b. Tony locked his keys in the car.
c. Someone stole Tony's car.
b. Tony locked his keys in the car.
From the passage, it is inferred that Tony was searching for something and became increasingly frustrated as he couldn't find it. Eventually, he realized it was in his locked car, indicating that he likely locked his keys inside.
She looked at the random collection that had been
thrown in the packing box at the last minute—from
toothpaste and razors to spatulas and sticky notes.
"Well, that's quite a melange, isn't it?" she remarked.
What is the meaning of the word melange in this passage?
a. Story
b. Meal
c. Mixture
c. Mixture
The word "melange" in this passage refers to a mixture or assortment of various items. The narrator is commenting on the diverse range of items thrown together in the packing box.
Eli woke up early on Sunday and looked out the
window. It was an idyllic day - warm, sunny, and
perfect for a walk in the park.
What does the word idyllic mean in this sentence?
a. unusual
b. perfect
c. cold
b. perfect
In this sentence, the word "idyllic" is used to describe the day as being perfect or ideal for a walk in the park.
“People curious enough about their ancestors to
submit their DNA may not be aware of unintended
consequences that could lie ahead. The information
in an individual’s DNA might unlock family secrets—
known or unknown, for better or worse. Or a
mutation in an individual’s genetic makeup could
indicate that he or she is vulnerable to health
problems that an insurance company might not
agree to cover in the future.”
What can you infer about DNA testing based on this information?
a. All the information that people can get from at-home DNA tests is helpful and welcome to the people it concerns.
b. Some things that can be revealed by genetic testing may upset people or cause serious problems.
c. Some DNA tests are very inaccurate, which means that people could get false information.
b. Some things that can be revealed by genetic testing may upset people or cause serious problems.
Based on the information provided, it can be inferred that DNA testing has the potential to uncover family secrets or indicate vulnerabilities to health problems. This suggests that there are possible negative consequences or outcomes that people may not be aware of when undergoing DNA testing.
The slow-moving sloth is a mammal perfectly suited
for life in the rainforest’s trees. The sloth’s curved
claws allow it to dangle from a branch while its long
tongue snakes out and grasps a lunch of leaves. A
sloth can stay in one position for up to 18 hours,
intermittently eating and napping before moving an
inch. This creature’s slowness, along with the algae
growing in its fur, help it blend into the trees,
providing good camouflage from jaguars and other
predators.
1.What is the main idea of this passage?
2.What is one piece of evidence from the text that supports your main idea? (short 8th grader type sentence)
1. The main idea of this passage is that sloths are well-adapted animals for life in the rainforest, with their unique characteristics and abilities aiding in their survival.
2. One piece of evidence from the text that supports this main idea is that sloths have curved claws that allow them to hang from branches while using their long tongue to grasp leaves as food.
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Use the lyrics to Taylor Swift's Love Story below to answer the question.
We were both young when I first saw you
I close my eyes and the flashback starts
I'm standin' there
On a balcony in summer air
See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns
See you make your way through the crowd
And say, "Hello"
Little did I know
That you were Romeo, you were throwin' pebbles
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"
And I was cryin' on the staircase
Beggin' you, "Please don't go, " and I said
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes"
In a RARE response, identify at least one allusion in the song and explain the reference