Use the following sentence to answer the question.
Mike kept begging his parents for a cell phone. They agreed he could use his allowance to buy one.
Which transition word or phrase would go at the beginning of the second sentence to show how the ideas are connected?
(1 point)
Responses
eventually
eventually
at first
at first
because
because
however
however
Which of the following transition words signals cause-and-effect?(1 point)
Responses
however
however
as a result
as a result
finally
finally
first
as a result
Use the sentence to answer the question.
At first, Susie did not want to go to the party because her friends were not going. However, she changed her mind and decided to go once she heard there was going to be a DJ. As a result, she had a good time and made a new friend.
Which transition word or phrase from the sentences help the reader understand the order in which events occurred?
(1 point)
Responses
At first
At first
However
However
as a result
as a result
because
At first
Which transition word signals a contrast?(1 point)
Responses
finally
finally
however
however
eventually
eventually
because
however
Use the sentences to answer the question.
As a dog trainer, she works with many different breeds. She has experience providing training to dogs who look for missing people.
Which example of domain-specific vocabulary improves the underlined phrase without changing its meaning?
(1 point)
Responses
working dogs
working dogs
golden retrievers
golden retrievers
Seeing-Eye dogs
Seeing-Eye dogs
search-and-rescue dogs
search-and-rescue dogs
Use the cover letter to answer the questions.
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am applying for the position of Summer Office Assistant at Camp Science Days. I heard about this position through my school counselor. I attended Camp Science Days in third through sixth grades and would enjoy contributing to the program for this year's campers. I am polite, organized, cheerful, and always on time. My contribution will help the office run smoothly so that the campers can continue to learn and grow. Thank you for your time and attention. I have attached a resume to this email.
Sincerely,
Jess Martin
Which word could replace the phrase always on time in the cover letter to make it more formal, but not change the overall meaning?
(1 point)
Responses
driven
driven
nocturnal
nocturnal
enthusiastic
enthusiastic
punctual
punctual
Use the speech to answer the question.
I am an eighth-grade student at North Ridge Junior High, and I would like to speak to the school board about increased funding for the Drama Club. I feel that the drama program is super important. Through drama, many students learn how to succeed as members of a diverse team focused on a single job. I would like to request an additional $1,000 in funding for our club this year. Thank you very much.
Which change would add more precise and formal language to the speech?
(1 point)
Responses
replacing "super important" with "way better than football"
replacing "super important" with "way better than football"
replacing "a diverse team focused on a single job" with "a really great club"
replacing "a diverse team focused on a single job" with "a really great club"
replacing "is super important" with "also contributes to student success"
replacing "is super important" with "also contributes to student success"
replacing "a diverse team focused on a single job" with "a team"
replacing "is super important" with "also contributes to student success"
Which sentence uses precise language?(1 point)
Responses
I have a few dollars in my wallet.
I have a few dollars in my wallet.
The story is kind of long.
The story is kind of long.
I left my book over there.
I left my book over there.
The sports car is candy-apple red.
The sports car is candy-apple red.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
The warm, wet area where we live requires special attention when planning a garden.
Which word or phrase can replace the word area to increase precision while using domain-specific vocabulary?
(1 point)
Responses
corner
corner
place
place
season
season
microclimate
microclimate
If you were talking about more than one window, how would you say “Those are the windows” in Spanish?
(1 point)
Responses
Esa es la ventana.
Esa es la ventana.
Esos son los ventanas.
Esos son los ventanas.
Esas son las ventanas.
Esas son las ventanas.
"Cuarenta" is the Spanish word for what number?
(1 point)
Responses
50
50
40
40
30
40
What of the following is not true about the Palacio Nacional?
(1 point)
Responses
It contains a large mural that shows the history of Mexico.
It contains a large mural that shows the history of Mexico.
It is located in Teotihuacán.
It is located in Teotihuacán .
It is where the Mexican president’s office is located.
It is located in Teotihuacán.
In Mexico, what is considered to be polite when you are greeting someone?
(1 point)
Responses
saying “Hola,” stopping and chatting for a minute, and asking about the other person’s family
saying “ Hola ,” stopping and chatting for a minute, and asking about the other person’s family
saying “Hola,” kissing the other person on one cheek, and continuing to walk
saying “ Hola ,” kissing the other person on one cheek, and continuing to walk
saying “Hola,” waving at the other person, and continuing to walk
saying “Hola,” stopping and chatting for a minute, and asking about the other person’s family
What is always found in a living room in the Spanish-speaking world, but not always found in a living room in the United States?
(1 point)
Responses
a rocking chair
a rocking chair
fireplace
fireplace
family photos
a rocking chair
Which sentence would provide the best conclusion to a student essay about a class hike?(1 point)
Responses
Ranger Paulson showed us a rock overhang with ancient pictograms on it.
Ranger Paulson showed us a rock overhang with ancient pictograms on it.
Most of the tracks we found near the creek were made by deer or raccoons.
Most of the tracks we found near the creek were made by deer or raccoons.
Even though things did not go according to plan, we learned a lot about nature and had a good time.
Even though things did not go according to plan, we learned a lot about nature and had a good time.
The day started out sunny and warm but quickly turned cold and rainy.
Even though things did not go according to plan, we learned a lot about nature and had a good time.
Which sentence would be the best conclusion to a proposal for an animation club at school?(1 point)
Responses
This would be the coolest club ever!
This would be the coolest club ever!
Computer animation is used by educators, marketers, and businesses throughout the country.
Computer animation is used by educators, marketers, and businesses throughout the country.
Our school already has so many clubs, so why add one more?
Our school already has so many clubs, so why add one more?
If the club is funded, then it will help our students thrive after graduation and in their future careers.
If the club is funded, then it will help our students thrive after graduation and in their future careers.
Which sentence describes a reason to revise a conclusion?(1 point)
Responses
Its tone matches the tone of the passage.
Its tone matches the tone of the passage.
It mentions the major theme of the passage.
It mentions the major theme of the passage.
It does not exactly restate the thesis statement.
It does not exactly restate the thesis statement.
It contains extra facts and trivia.
It does not exactly restate the thesis statement.
Which sentence would be the best to add to the conclusion of an essay on a bald eagle conservation program?(1 point)
Responses
Most states have an official bird that is important to people in that state.
Most states have an official bird that is important to people in that state.
Thanks to the efforts of conservationists, bald eagles are thriving in much of the country.
Thanks to the efforts of conservationists, bald eagles are thriving in much of the country.
Eagles eat fish, animals, and carrion, depending on which food is easiest to find.
Eagles eat fish, animals, and carrion, depending on which food is easiest to find.
The eagle population was destroyed by pesticides, habitat loss, and pollution.
Thanks to the efforts of conservationists, bald eagles are thriving in much of the country.
Which sentence would be the best conclusion for a newspaper editorial about sidewalk repair?(1 point)
Responses
Currently, sidewalk repair is the responsibility of the property owner; but not all owners have the means to repair the sidewalk.
Currently, sidewalk repair is the responsibility of the property owner; but not all owners have the means to repair the sidewalk.
While some blocks have sidewalks smooth enough for a stroller or wheelchair, other blocks are basically impassable for all but the sturdiest hikers.
While some blocks have sidewalks smooth enough for a stroller or wheelchair, other blocks are basically impassable for all but the sturdiest hikers.
Without good sidewalks, people will drive instead of walking for short errands.
Without good sidewalks, people will drive instead of walking for short errands.
Good sidewalks provide benefits to the community as a whole, and that is why the community as a whole should fund sidewalk repair.
Good sidewalks provide benefits to the community as a whole, and that is why the community as a whole should fund sidewalk repair.
Which of the following is the Spanish word for "glass"?
(1 point)
Responses
silla
silla
vaso
vaso
cien
vaso
What does the sentence “Ella está en el comedor” mean in English?
(1 point)
Responses
I am in the dining room.
I am in the dining room.
You are in the dining room.
You are in the dining room.
She is in the dining room.
She is in the dining room.
Which of the following items is usually found in a Mexican dining room?
(1 point)
Responses
a working fireplace
a working fireplace
a basket for tortillas
a basket for tortillas
a cupboard for dishes
a basket for tortillas
Which of the following sequences shows the correct order of the Spanish numbers 60–100?
(1 point)
Responses
sesenta, setenta, ochenta, noventa, cien
sesenta, setenta, ochenta, noventa, cien
setenta, sesenta, ochenta, noventa, cien
setenta, sesenta, ochenta, noventa, cien
ochenta, setenta, sesenta, noventa, cien
sesenta, setenta, ochenta, noventa, cien
Which of the following statements about Northern Mexico is false?
(1 point)
Responses
It shares a border with the United States.
It shares a border with the United States.
It has a lot of different temperatures and types of land.
It has a lot of different temperatures and types of land.
It is very dry and does not have any trees or plants.