The voracious team members ate one pizza each after the swim meet. They had not eaten in several hours.
Define voracious.
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funny
satisfied
starving
sleepy
Dogs that have been mistreated are often wary around strangers. Eventually, however, they can learn to trust and love people again.
Wary means______________.
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trusting
friendly
sleepy
cautious
We can use roots in words to decipher word meaning.
For example: If -phobia means "fear of", what do you think zoophobia means?
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fear of people
fear of animals
fear of plants
no fear of animals
Which root word means "water"?
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hydro
audi
bio
ology
Read the following text and then answer the next question:
And The Truth Shall Make You Free: A Speech On The Principles Of Social Freedom
By Victoria C. Woodhull
Our government is based upon this proposition: All men and women are born free and equal and entitled to certain inalienable rights, among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. What we ask is simply that the government follow the spirit of this proposition. Nothing more, nothing less.
If that proposition means anything, it means just what it says, without limitation. It means that every person is of equal right as an individual. Every person is free as an individual, and he or she is entitled to pursue happiness however he or she chooses. Now this is absolutely true of all men and all women. But just here some people stop and tell us that everybody must not pursue happiness in his or her own way. They say that to do so absolutely would be to have no protection against the action of an individual. These well-meaning people only see half of what is involved in the proposition. They look at a single individual and lose sight of all others. They do not think about how every other individual beside the one in question is equally due the same freedom. They do not consider how each is free within the area of his or her individual sphere. They do not recognize the fact that the moment one person gets out of his sphere and into the sphere of another, that other must protect him or herself against such an invasion of rights.
To all such persons we assert: it is freedom and not despotism which we advocate, and we will demand that individuals be restricted to their freedom if it violates that of others.
If life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are inalienable rights in the individual, and government is based upon that inalienability, then it must follow that the functions of that government are to guard and protect the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, to the end that every person may have the most perfect exercise of them. And the most perfect exercise of such rights is only attained when every individual is not only fully protected in his rights, but also strictly restrained to the exercise of them within his own sphere, and prevented from proceeding beyond its limits, so as to encroach upon the sphere of another.
From these generalizations, certain specifications can be deduced, by which, all questions of rights must be determined:
1. Every living person has certain rights of which no law can rightfully deprive him.
2. Groups of persons form communities, who form governments to secure regularity and order.
3. Order and harmony can alone be secured in a community where every individual is fully protected in the exercise of all individual rights.
4. Any government which enacts laws to deprive individuals of the free exercise of their right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is despotic. Therefore, such laws are not binding upon the people who protest against them, whether they be a majority or a minority.
5. When every individual is secure in the exercise of all his rights, then everyone is also secure from the interference of all other parties.
What is the author's point of view according to the text above?
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She thinks it is important as long as it stays within its sphere.
She thinks it is a good thing as long as it protects individual rights.
She thinks it is a bad thing because it cannot protect individual rights.
She thinks it is unimportant because individuals can govern themselves.
Read the following text and then answer the question below.
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The author disagrees with negative dog training because it creates an unhealthy dynamic through punishment.
The author agrees with negative dog training because it has been used in behavioral correction for centuries.
The author disagrees with negative dog training because it does not always stop dogs from chasing squirrels.
The author agrees with negative dog training because it promotes a respectful relationship between dog and owner.
Read the following passages:
Passage 1
Video game players show intense concentration while playing. In fact, if they could learn while playing, the players would retain important information without even realizing it! The use of video games in education is a good method to keep students engaged.
Passage 2
One thing that video games teach children is isolation. In addition to detachment, video games promote other negative social behaviors. Playing video games alone and in a dark basement doesn't help create a brighter generation for tomorrow.
Select the statement that is correct:
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The author of passage 1 cares about video games; the author of passage 2 is indifferent about video games.
The author of passage 1 is amused by video games; the author of passage 2 is confused by video games.
The author of passage 1 approves of video games; the author of passage 2 is against video games
The author of passage 1 is attached to video games; the author of passage 2 is embarrassed by video games.
Claim: In the United States, we still need a post office.
Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim?
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The post office is needed for the delivery of packages.
Nearly 90% of mail is junk mail and throwing it away is bad for the environment.
The post office serves Americans throughout the country
Claim: Teenagers who commit crimes should not be sentenced to life in prison.
Which answer below is the best Counterclaim?
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Because of growing brains, teenagers often make bad decisions and don't understand the consequences of their actions.
Teenagers have the ability to grow and change as adults
Serious crimes, such as murder, deserve serious punishments no matter the age of the criminal
Evidence: Zoos cannot perfectly copy the animal's natural habitat. Zoos don't allow animals to think and problem solve like they would in their natural habitat.
Which claim best matches the evidence?
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Zoos are harmful to the well-being of the animals.
Zoos only exist as entertainment for humans.
Zoos are good for animals because many of the animals were endangered in their original habitats.
Evidence: If the law required all American adults to vote, government would be forced to listen to all Americans. Mandatory voting in Australia led to a greater trust between the people and the government.
Which claim best matches the evidence?
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American adults should be required to vote because it creates a better relationship between the government and citizens.
American adults should be able to choose whether they vote because they can choose whether they want to be involved.
American adults should be required to vote because it will make citizens become more informed about our government.
Which of the following would be a counterclaim for the statement below:
People should not be allowed to own exotic animals because it is dangerous.
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People should not be able to own exotic animals because it is expensive.
People should be able to own exotic animals if they can afford to buy them.
Exotic animal ownership is wrong.
Exotic animals are those that are not typical pets.
True or False: A conclusion paragraph adds information to an essay. This is a good place to add new evidence and information.
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true
false
What is connotation?
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Connotation implies or suggests a meaning of a word.
Dictionary meaning of a word.
Unknown meaning
What is denotation?
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Direct meaning of a word or dictionary meaning.
It means down.
It means to note the word.
Consider the following sentences:
I hear my brother talking on the phone with his girlfriend.
I hear my brother chatting on the phone with his girlfriend.
How does the connotation of the word chatting in the second sentence convey the author’s purpose?
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It implies the conversation is not serious.
It implies that the conversation is funny.
It implies anger or resentment in the conversations.
It implies the conversation is very serious.
Now let's look at some introductory paragraphs. Identify which one has a hook, background, and a thesis statement.
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Pumpkins are usually orange but can sometimes be yellow, white, green or red. The name pumpkin comes from the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’. Pumpkins have thick shells which contain pulp and seeds. Scientifically speaking, pumpkins are a fruit (they contain seeds) but when it comes to cooking, they are often referred to as vegetables. Pumpkins are usually shaped like a sphere (ball).
They vary in weight but an average sized pumpkin might weigh around 13 pounds (6 kilograms). Giant pumpkins can be grown for competitions, with some weighing over 1000 pounds! (450 kilograms). In 2010, the world record was 1810 pounds! That’s huge!! Pumpkin plants feature both male and female flowers, with bees typically being involved in pollination (the transfer of pollen).
Over 1 billion pounds (450 million kgs) of pumpkin are produced in the US every year. As a food, pumpkin can be baked, roasted, steamed or boiled. Pumpkin soup is popular, as are roasted pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin pie is a sweet dessert that originates in North America and is traditionally eaten during harvest time and holidays such as Thanksgiving.
Did you know that 100 grams of pumpkin produces around 26 calories of energy? Pumpkins vary in weight but an average sized pumpkin might weigh around 13 pounds (6 kilograms). Giant pumpkins can be grown for competitions, with some weighing over 1000 pounds! (450 kilograms). Over 1 billion pounds (450 million kgs) of pumpkin are produced in the US every year. As a food, pumpkin can be baked, roasted, steamed or boiled. Pumpkins are so popular in the United States because they are used for food products, decorations, and are symbolic in many cultural celebrations.
Which of the following sentences has proper subject verb agreement?
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The girls wanted to goes to the store to get cookies for their holiday party.
The girls wants to go to the store to get cookies for their holiday party.
The girls want to go to the store to get cookies for their holiday party.
The girls drives their car to get cookies.
The girls want to go to the store to get cookies for their holiday party.
The voracious team members ate one pizza each after the swim meet. They had not eaten in several hours.
Define voracious.
*
funny
satisfied
starving
sleepy
Starving.
Dogs that have been mistreated are often wary around strangers. Eventually, however, they can learn to trust and love people again.
Wary means______________.
*
trusting
friendly
sleepy
cautious
Cautious.
We can use roots in words to decipher word meaning.
For example: If -phobia means "fear of", what do you think zoophobia means?
*
fear of people
fear of animals
fear of plants
no fear of animals
Which root word means "water"?
*
hydro
audi
bio
ology
Hydro.
Read the following text and then answer the next question:
And The Truth Shall Make You Free: A Speech On The Principles Of Social Freedom
By Victoria C. Woodhull
Our government is based upon this proposition: All men and women are born free and equal and entitled to certain inalienable rights, among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. What we ask is simply that the government follow the spirit of this proposition. Nothing more, nothing less.
If that proposition means anything, it means just what it says, without limitation. It means that every person is of equal right as an individual. Every person is free as an individual, and he or she is entitled to pursue happiness however he or she chooses. Now this is absolutely true of all men and all women. But just here some people stop and tell us that everybody must not pursue happiness in his or her own way. They say that to do so absolutely would be to have no protection against the action of an individual. These well-meaning people only see half of what is involved in the proposition. They look at a single individual and lose sight of all others. They do not think about how every other individual beside the one in question is equally due the same freedom. They do not consider how each is free within the area of his or her individual sphere. They do not recognize the fact that the moment one person gets out of his sphere and into the sphere of another, that other must protect him or herself against such an invasion of rights.
To all such persons we assert: it is freedom and not despotism which we advocate, and we will demand that individuals be restricted to their freedom if it violates that of others.
If life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are inalienable rights in the individual, and government is based upon that inalienability, then it must follow that the functions of that government are to guard and protect the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, to the end that every person may have the most perfect exercise of them. And the most perfect exercise of such rights is only attained when every individual is not only fully protected in his rights, but also strictly restrained to the exercise of them within his own sphere, and prevented from proceeding beyond its limits, so as to encroach upon the sphere of another.
From these generalizations, certain specifications can be deduced, by which, all questions of rights must be determined:
1. Every living person has certain rights of which no law can rightfully deprive him.
2. Groups of persons form communities, who form governments to secure regularity and order.
3. Order and harmony can alone be secured in a community where every individual is fully protected in the exercise of all individual rights.
4. Any government which enacts laws to deprive individuals of the free exercise of their right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is despotic. Therefore, such laws are not binding upon the people who protest against them, whether they be a majority or a minority.
5. When every individual is secure in the exercise of all his rights, then everyone is also secure from the interference of all other parties.
What is the author's point of view according to the text above?
*
She thinks it is important as long as it stays within its sphere.
She thinks it is a good thing as long as it protects individual rights.
She thinks it is a bad thing because it cannot protect individual rights.
She thinks it is unimportant because individuals can govern themselves.
She thinks it is a good thing as long as it protects individual rights.
Read the following passages:
Passage 1
Video game players show intense concentration while playing. In fact, if they could learn while playing, the players would retain important information without even realizing it! The use of video games in education is a good method to keep students engaged.
Passage 2
One thing that video games teach children is isolation. In addition to detachment, video games promote other negative social behaviors. Playing video games alone and in a dark basement doesn't help create a brighter generation for tomorrow.
Select the statement that is correct:
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The author of passage 1 cares about video games; the author of passage 2 is indifferent about video games.
The author of passage 1 is amused by video games; the author of passage 2 is confused by video games.
The author of passage 1 approves of video games; the author of passage 2 is against video games
The author of passage 1 is attached to video games; the author of passage 2 is embarrassed by video games.