Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word, if necessary. The oil spill dispersed throughout the river, killing hundreds of fish.(1 point) Responses combusted leaked waded spread
The word "dispersed" in this sentence means spread.
To determine the meaning of the word in italics, you can look for context clues in the sentence. In this case, the words "oil spill dispersed throughout the river" suggest that something is spreading or scattering. Based on this, the best answer would be "spread."
Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word, if necessary. The horse broke her leg when she was only a yearling.(1 point) Responses newborn newborn trainee trainee foal learning to walk foal learning to walk youth between 12 and 24 months old
foal
Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word, if necessary. The horse broke her leg when she was only a yearling.(1 point) newborn trainee foal learning to walk foal learning to walk youth between 12 and 24 months old
foal
Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics. Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word, if necessary. She examined my costume minutely before declaring it the winner.(1 point) piece by piece, minute by minute piece by piece, minute by minute for a minute for a minute casually casually with close attention to even the smallest details
with close attention to even the smallest details
In Of Wolves and Men, the author describes wolves as(1 point) complex creatures. complex creatures. very serious animals. very serious animals. lone hunters only. lone hunters only. insensitive and unaware
complex creatures
The speaker in "Birches" compares the boy's climbing to(1 point) a forest full of spiderwebs. a forest full of spiderwebs. girls drying their hair, girls drying their hair, sweeping up broken glass. sweeping up broken glass. filling a cup to the top
a forest full of spiderwebs
According to Al Gore in An Inconvenient Truth, how is wind power beneficial in the fight against global warming?(1 point) Responses It uses batteries instead of electricity to produce power It uses batteries instead of electricity to produce power It uses wind panels to trap the power of the wind It uses wind panels to trap the power of the wind It creates a vast amount of energy without releasing poisonous gases. It creates a vast amount of energy without releasing poisonous gases. It emits water vapor, which cools the atmosphere.
It creates a vast amount of energy without releasing poisonous gases.
In An Inconvenient Truth, the most likely reason the author uses the heading A Silent Alarm is to(1 point) frighten readers so they will take action. frighten readers so they will take action. to bore the reader. to bore the reader. use an image that all readers can visualize. use an image that all readers can visualize. show there is a problem that many do not know about.
show there is a problem that many do not know about.
Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics. One way to save money on electricity is to replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent (CF) light bulbs.(1 point) Responses emitting light by creating water vapor emitting light by creating water vapor creating light by radiating heat creating light by radiating heat outside visible spectrum outside visible spectrum producing light by adding neurons to a glowing materi
creating light by radiating heat
In “Orphans Give Indian Couple Will to Live,” the Parameswaran's are offended by the term orphans because(1 point) Responses they feel they are now the parents to these children. they feel they are now the parents to these children. they think the natural parents of the children will be found alive some day. they think the natural parents of the children will be found alive some day. the government will not let the children be adopted by them. the government will not let the children be adopted by them. Mr. Parameswaran grew up without a father and knows how difficult it was.
they feel they are now the parents to these children.
In “Orphans Give Indian Couple Will to Live,” Karibeeran Paramesvaran was celebrating on December 26, 2004, because(1 point) Responses he was celebrating Christmas with his extended family. he was celebrating Christmas with his extended family. it was his birthday. it was his birthday. it was the anniversary with his wife. it was the anniversary with his wife. it was the day he met his adopted children.
it was the day he met his adopted children.
Using the descriptive writing skills you have learned about in this Unit, describe in detail a day in one of the four seasons. Please use at least one simile or metaphor in your description. You may choose Summer, Winter, Fall, or Spring. The reader should know the season after reading your answer. Remember: Show, don't tell. Please write 2-3 sentences.
In the heart of summer, the sun stands high, painting the sky with vibrant hues of blue. The air is thick and heavy, like a warm blanket wrapping around the world. The symphony of chirping birds and buzzing insects creates a melodic backdrop, while the sweet perfume of blooming flowers dances through the gentle breeze. It's a season of endless growth and blossoming life, where nature seems to sprinkle its magic across every corner of the Earth.
