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.
Which text connection is used in this passage?
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Responses
Compare and contrast
Problem and solution
Cause and effect
Description
Cause and effect
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
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?
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Responses
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.
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.
Platypusses are aquatic mammals. They eat insects and
shellfish, which they scoop up using their bill while underwater. They also use their webbed feet and tail to navigate through water. They lay eggs and have a unique combination of body parts that make them well-adapted for their aquatic lifestyle.
pick one of the the three options I listed
Use the following sentence to answer the question.
A platypus is a mammal; however, unlike most mammals, it lays eggs.
What is the connection between these ideas?
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Responses
Problem and solution
Contrast
Description
Cause and effect
Contrast
Use the passage below to answer the question.
"Derrick needs to stop crying wolf. I swear, everytime he opens his mouth, his nose starts to grow."
This is an example of:
(1 point)
Responses
Contrast
Contrast
Allusion
Allusion
Imagery
Imagery
Analogy
Analogy
Allusion
Use the sentence below to answer the question.
Looking for my contact lens was like trying to find a needle in a haystack!
This statement is an example of:
(1 point)
Responses
Analogy
Analogy
Contrast
Contrast
Allusion
Allusion
Imagery
Imagery