PRAXIS 2
Which of the following organelles are directly involved in cellular respiration, the breakdown of sugars for energy? A.Chloroplasts B.Mitochondria C.Ribosomes D.Vacuoles
B.Mitochondria
Which of the following best explains how igneous rocks are formed? A.Rocks are weathered, transported, deposited, and cemented into new rock. B.Molten material cools and hardens. C.Rocks are changed by shifting magnetic fields. D.Rocks are changed by pressure into a different kind of rock.
B.Molten material cools and hardens.
Which of the following identifies the two most important natural resources in the Middle East? A.Oil and coal B.Oil and water C.Uranium and sulfur D.Coal and water
B.Oil and water
For many people, a warm, humid day is much less comfortable than a warm, dry day because the high humidity decreases the rate of which of the following? A.Circulation of blood in surface capillaries B.Absorption of water in the intestines C.Evaporation of water from the skin D.Exchange of CO2 and O2 in the lungs
C.Evaporation of water from the skin
A light display for a festival consists of a string of 1,000 lightbulbs in the colors red, yellow, green, and blue repeated consecutively in that order for the entire display. The bulb of the 543rd light needs to be replaced. If the 1st bulb is red, what is the color of the bulb that needs to be replaced? A.Red B.Yellow C.Green D.Blue
C.Green
Toussaint Louverture led a revolution against the French to gain the independence of which country? A.Bolivia B.Cuba C.Haiti D.Mexico
C.Haiti
In a classroom, there are 11 boys and 13 girls. Two different students will be selected at random to compete in a contest. What is the probability that both of the students selected will be girls?Give your answer as a fraction.
13/46
Which TWO of the following policies were pursued by President Ronald Reagan during his presidency? A.Easing of tensions with the Soviet Union B.Increasing regulation of business C.Increasing funding of social welfare programs D.Lowering taxes to stimulate the economy
A & D
The Deserted House Life and Thought have gone awaySide by side,Leaving door and windows wide:Careless tenants they! All within is dark as night:In the windows is no light:And no murmur at the door,So frequent on its hinge before. Close the door, the shutters close,Or thro' the windows we shall seeThe nakedness and vacancyOf the dark deserted house. Come away: no more of mirthIs here or merry-making sound.The house was builded of the earth,And shall fall again to ground. Come away: for Life and ThoughtHere no longer dwell;But in a city glorious—A great and distant city—have boughtA mansion incorruptible.Would they could have stayed with us. Question: In the final stanza, Tennyson uses which of the following literary devices to enhance the poem's meaning? A.Allusion B.Irony C.Hyperbole D.Alliteration
A. Allusion
A fruit shipment contains 215 damaged pieces of fruit. If 20 percent of the entire shipment was damaged, how many pieces of fruit were in the shipment? A.1,075 B.1,612 C.2,150 D.4,300
A.1,075
An English teacher surveyed 48 tenth-grade students and found that 18 had read Hamlet, 20 had read Macbeth, and 21 had read neither play. How many of the students surveyed had read both plays? A.11 B.18 C.23 D.25
A.11
In a certain store, pencils can be bought only in packs of 5 or in packs of 8. Annie plans to buy a total of 100 pencils, and she needs to buy at least one pack of 8 pencils. Of the following, how many packs of 8 pencils could she buy? A.5 B.6 C.7 D.8
A.5
Marie rode her bicycle 5 miles in 30 minutes, and Naomi rode her bicycle 4 miles in 20 minutes. What was the ratio of Marie's average speed to Naomi's average speed? A.5 to 6 B.4 to 5 C.3 to 4 D.2 to 3
A.5 to 6
Which of the following political leaders ruled an autocracy? A.Adolf Hitler B.Dwight Eisenhower C.Charles de Gaulle D.Winston Churchill
A.Adolf Hitler
An organism that is unicellular, lacks membrane-bound organelles, and reproduces asexually is most likely classified as which of the following? A.Bacterium B.Fungus C.Plant D.Virus
A.Bacterium
Based on its position on the periodic table, which of the following elements is most likely to have luster and malleability? A.Cs B.Se C.Si D.Xe
A.Cs
A teacher displays the following sentence from an informational essay and then asks students which word in the parentheses is the best choice for the sentence. Each restaurant in the district is (noted or notorious) for its mouthwatering cuisine. In the activity, the teacher is focusing students on which of the following? A.Denotation B.Annotation C.Figurative language D.Sentence structure
A.Denotation
Which of the following parts of a compound microscope would be used to regulate the amount of light transmitted through the specimen on a slide? A.Diaphragm B.Nosepiece C.Fine adjustment knob D.Coarse adjustment knob
A.Diaphragm
I looked dizzily, and beheld a wide expanse of ocean, whose waters wore so inky a hue as to bring at once to my mind the Nubian geographer's account of the Mare Tenebrarum. A panorama more deplorably desolate no human imagination can conceive. To the right and left, as far as the eye could reach, there lay outstretched, like ramparts of the world, lines of horridly black and beetling cliff, whose character of gloom was but the more forcibly illustrated by the surf which reared high up against its white and ghastly crest, howling and shrieking forever. Which of the following best describes the mood created by the imagery in the passage? A.Foreboding B.Melancholic C.Contemplative D.Cynical
A.Foreboding
Which of the following countries, because its location made it unusually well-placed to control trade during the Renaissance, rose to prominence in the 1700s? A.Great Britain B.France C.Italy D.Portugal
A.Great Britain
Which of the following best describes a major challenge that President Lyndon Johnson faced in 1968 as he completed his full term as president? A.He struggled to make the federal budget support both the Vietnam War and the "War on Poverty." B.He faced a Congress that was controlled by the Republican Party. C.The majority of the country felt that the nation was falling behind in the space race. D.His health insurance proposal for elderly Americans was stalled in Congress with little chance of passage.
A.He struggled to make the federal budget support both the Vietnam War and the "War on Poverty."
Which of the following best describes a consequence of including the principle of popular sovereignty in the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 ? A.It reopened the issue of slavery in the area closed to slavery north of the 36° 30' line of the Missouri Compromise. B.It gave New Orleans the best chance of becoming the eastern terminus of the first transcontinental railroad. C.It eliminated the possibility of extending slavery west of the Mississippi River. D.It resulted in a repeal of the Fugitive Slave Act, thereby angering proslavery Southerners and increasing the chances of secession.f
A.It reopened the issue of slavery in the area closed to slavery north of the 36° 30' line of the Missouri Compromise.
Old Major ... was so highly regarded on the farm that everyone was quite willing to lose an hour's sleep in order to hear what he had to say. At one end of the big barn, on a sort of raised platform, Major was already ensconced on his bed of straw, under a lantern which hung from a beam. He was twelve years old and had lately grown rather stout, but he was still a majestic-looking pig with a wise and benevolent appearance in spite of the fact that his tushes had never been cut. —George Orwell, from Animal Farm Which of the following themes are best supported by the author's description of Old Major? A.Leadership and influence B.Dignity and grace C.Dissent and rebellion D.Power and corruption
A.Leadership and influence
Which of the following types of precipitation forms when water vapor changes directly from a gas to a solid in the atmosphere? A.Snow B.Sleet C.Hail D.Freezing rain
A.Snow
Which of the following components of a citation is unique to electronically accessed sources? A.The date the source was accessed B.The place of publication of the accessed source C.The publication date of the accessed source D.The title of the accessed source
A.The date the source was accessed
Which of the following is a major cause of conflicts in Africa during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries? A.The division of Africa into colonies without regard for ethnic divisions B.The rapid spread of epidemics such as AIDS C.The institution of strict racial segregation laws in many countries D.The migration of many rural Africans into growing urban centers
A.The division of Africa into colonies without regard for ethnic divisions
Henry David Thoreau, Margaret Fuller, and Ralph Waldo Emerson were members of which of the following movements? A.Transcendentalism B.Utopianism C.The First Great Awakening D.Social Darwinism
A.Transcendentalism
Which of the following occurs at divergent plate boundaries? A.Two plates move away from each other. B.Two plates move toward each other and collide. C.Two plates slide sideways past each other. D.One plate moves under another plate.
A.Two plates move away from each other.
Which of the following principles states that the processes observed at work on Earth today can be used to explain geologic evidence from the past? A.Uniformitarianism B.Second law of thermodynamics C.Conservation of energy D.Convergent evolution
A.Uniformitarianism
In a drama, the main character sustains the action in the plot, while the ___________ serves as the opposing element throughout the plot. A.antagonist B.chorus C.ingenue D.persona
A.antagonist
He had intended to work for three hours each day, but then he realizes that he wasn't getting the project done on schedule. The sentence above could best be revised by A.making the verb tenses consistent B.deleting inappropriately elevated language C.making all pronoun references clear D.eliminating split infinitives
A.making the verb tenses consistent
Which THREE of the following practices are associated with differentiated instruction in an English language arts classroom? A.Distributing surveys to determine student learning styles B.Grouping literature circles based on student interest in book topics C.Using a standardized rubric to assess student writing D.Allowing students to select from among several graphic organizers for prewriting E.Prompting students to use analytic skills to assess their work
A, B, D
In pea plants, the allele for purple flowers (W) is dominant to the allele for white flowers (w). If a true‑breeding, purple‑flowered pea plant (WW) is crossed with a true-breeding white‑flowered pea plant (ww), what percent of the progeny plants are expected to have white flowers? A. 0% B. 25% C. 50% D.100%
A. 0%
Mechanization of the English textile industry by the late 1700s led to A.the American South becoming the realm of King Cotton B.the collapse of the Egyptian cotton industry by 1830 C.the surge in the global price of textiles by 1850 D.the shift from silk production to cotton in South China
A.the American South becoming the realm of King Cotton
Poems are generally divided into... Stanzas Sonnets Iambic pentameters Haikus
Stanzas
Which THREE of the following countries has had a woman president or prime minister? A.India B.Israel C.Mexico D.Great Britain
A, B, D
Prefix: not Root: believe Suffix: possible to be Which of the following words can be defined based on the word roots listed above? A.Incredulous B.Incredible C.Discredit D.Discreditably
B.Incredible
Which choice is the best way for a teacher to help students build their bank of sight words and vocabulary? Provide each child with a dictionary and thesaurus to use during class work and homework and encourage them to explore word usage Using flash cards to drill and retain a large quantity of words Assign a wide variety of reading texts to introduce and familiarize students with words in different contexts Encourage parents to read with their children to help them learn new words and build motivation to read
Assign a wide variety of reading texts to introduce and familiarize students with words in different contexts
Which THREE of the following actions decrease the energy consumption of a residential house? A.Raising the thermostat setting in cold weather B.Reducing hot water use C.Adding insulation to a poorly insulated house D.Replacing incandescent lightbulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
B, C, D
Which THREE of the following novels are correctly paired with their corresponding author? A.Beloved - Alice Walker B.The Joy Luck Club - Amy Tan C.The Color Purple - Maya Angelou D.The Woman Warrior - Maxine Hong Kingston E.Their Eyes Were Watching God - Zora Neale Hurston
B, D, E
For inventory purposes, a manufacturing company assigns a 3-character code to each different item produced. The first character of the code must be a letter from the 26-letter English alphabet. The second and third characters must each be a digit from 0 to 9, but the digit cannot be repeated. How many different 3-character codes can be assigned? A. 720 B. 2,340 C. 2,600 D.15,600
B. 2,340
The population of Country X is 0.36 billion persons, and the population of Country Z is 12 million persons. The population of Country X is how many times that of Country Z ? A.300 B. 30 C. 0.3 D. 0.03
B. 30
Students in an eighth-grade English language arts class are preparing presentations about literary works associated with the Civil Rights movement. The teacher would like the students to incorporate an interactive multimedia element into their presentations. Which of the following demonstrates an appropriate and effective integration of interactive multimedia for this kind of presentation? A.Displaying the text of the presentation, including excerpts from literary works, using word-processing software B.Using a clickable time line to outline where a particular work fits into the sequence of historical events C.Showing an online encyclopedia entry about a writer associated with the movement D.Playing music associated with the movement while delivering the presentation
B. Using a clickable time line to outline where a particular work fits into the sequence of historical events
What legal doctrine was overturned in the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision in 1954 ? A.Universal schooling B."Separate but equal" laws C.Prayer in school D.Sanctity of the flag
B."Separate but equal" laws
A 224-mile trip requires 6 gallons of gasoline. At this rate, how many gallons of gasoline would be required for a 168-mile trip? A.4 B.4.5 C.8 D.8.5
B.4.5
A scale drawing of an automobile is being created in which a length of 1/3inch on the drawing is equivalent to an actual length of 1 foot. If the actual length of the car is 14 feet, which of the following is closest to the length, in inches, of the car in the drawing? A.4.3 B.4.7 C.5.3 D.9.4
B.4.7
From 8 A.M. to 12 noon on a cold day, the temperature rose at a constant rate from −18°F to 34°F. What was the temperature at 10 A.M. that day? A.−5°F B.8°F C.13°F D.21°F
B.8°F
This is the treacherous month whenautumn daysLineWith summer's voice come bearing summer's gifts.(5)Beguiled, the pale down-trodden aster liftsHer head and blooms again. The soft, warm hazeMakes moist once more the sere and dusty ways,And, creeping through where dead leaves lie in drifts,The violet returns. Snow noiseless sifts(10)Ere night, an icy shroud, which morning's raysWill idly shine upon and slowly melt,Too late to bid the violet live again. The treachery , at last, too late, is plain;Bare are the places where the sweet flowers dwelt.(15)What joy sufficient hath November felt?What profit from the violet's day of pain? Answer the question below by clicking on the correct response. Question: The author uses the words "treachery" and "treacherous" to convey which of the following? A.A feeling of worry caused by autumn's dangerous snow showers B.A feeling of deception caused by the changing weather of autumn C.A feeling of betrayal when dead leaves disguise the flowers' beauty D.A feeling of annoyance at the poor timing of the late-blooming flowers
B.A feeling of deception caused by the changing weather of autumn
Which of the following socioeconomic patterns predominated in both Europe and Japan during the period between 700 and 1300 C.E.? A.Urbanization B.Feudalism C.Capitalism D.Guild system
B.Feudalism
Which of the following was the most significant contribution of the Articles of Confederation government to the growth of the United States? A.Providing an effective method for the taxation of the states by the national government B.Passing the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 which established the procedure for territories to become states C.Establishing the precedent that later allowed Thomas Jefferson to acquire the Louisiana Territory D.Developing a system of tariffs that enabled the national government to meet its expenses by taxing imports
B.Passing the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 which established the procedure for territories to become states
Those who set themselves up as instructors in the discipline of positive thinking—coaches, preachers, and gurus of various sorts—have described this effort with terms like "self-hypnosis," "mind control," and "thought control." In other words, it requires deliberate self-deception, including a constant effort to repress or block out unpleasant possibilities and "negative" thoughts. The truly self-confident, or those who have in some way made their peace with the world and their destiny within it, do not need to expend effort censoring or otherwise controlling their thoughts. Which of the following best describes the main idea of the passage? A.People are easily manipulated by those who claim to be experts in positive thinking. B.Positive thinking as prescribed by self-help experts is an unhealthy form of delusion. C.People can achieve true happiness by focusing their minds on positive thoughts. D.Positive thoughts are most effective when they are accompanied by positive actions.
B.Positive thinking as prescribed by self-help experts is an unhealthy form of delusion.
The sides of a square are each 8 centimeters long. If two of the opposite sides were reduced by 3 centimeters each, and the other two sides were increased by 3 centimeters each to form a rectangle, which of the following statements is true? A.The area of the rectangle is 9 square centimeters less than the area of the square, and the perimeter of the rectangle is 6 centimeters greater than the perimeter of the square. B.The area of the rectangle is 9 square centimeters less than the area of the square, and the perimeters of the rectangle and square are the same. C.The area of the rectangle is 9 square centimeters greater than the area of the square, and the perimeter of the rectangle is 6 centimeters less than the perimeter of the square. D.The areas of the rectangle and the square are the same, and the perimeters of the rectangle and the square are the same.
B.The area of the rectangle is 9 square centimeters less than the area of the square, and the perimeters of the rectangle and square are the same.
To answer the question of whether matter is conserved in a chemical reaction that produces a gas and a solid, a student will need to measure which of the following? A.The pressure in the reaction container after the reaction is complete B.The initial mass of reactants and the total mass of products and any remaining reactants C.The total volume of the gas that is produced D.The reaction temperature at regular intervals of time while the reaction proceeds
B.The initial mass of reactants and the total mass of products and any remaining reactants
The enzymes found in living organisms serve principally as A.sources of energy B.catalysts C.hormones D.vitamins
B.catalysts
A block is accelerating along a flat surface under the action of a force applied parallel to the surface. If the magnitude of the applied force is doubled, then the magnitude of the block's acceleration will A.quadruple B.double C.remain the same D.be halved
B.double
As a formative assessment during a literature circle, Mr. Scott asks his students to write a short journal entry. The following is a journal entry from Robert, a seventh-grade student. My favorite thing about Liesel is that she loves books and will do almost anything to get her hands on a book. It doesn't matter what the book is about. She loves all books. Liesel reminds me of my little sister. Sometimes we find my sister hiding in the closet reading books after her bedtime. It's hard for my parents to get mad at her for reading! Robert's journal entry can best be described as A.outlining the main events of the novel B.making a personal connection to the novel C.critiquing the main character in the novel D.writing an alternative ending for the novel
B.making a personal connection to the novel
The United States Supreme Court decision in the case of Marbury v. Madison was significant because it established the A.right of the Supreme Court to original jurisdiction in federal cases B.power of the Supreme Court to invalidate an act of Congress C.number of United States Supreme Court justices D.principle that presidents have the authority to expand United States territory by purchasing land
B.power of the Supreme Court to invalidate an act of Congress
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal attempted to combat the economic problems of the Great Depression primarily by A.reducing government regulation of businesses B.providing funding for public-works projects C.lowering tariffs to encourage imports D.imposing wage and price controls to stop inflati
B.providing funding for public-works projects
Earth's seasons in the temperate regions are caused by A.the rotation of the Sun on its axis B.the tilt of Earth on its axis as it revolves around the Sun C.changes in the distance of Earth from the Sun D.the gravitational pull of the Sun on Earth
B.the tilt of Earth on its axis as it revolves around the Sun
The principal source of opposition to the ratification of the Constitution during the years 1787-1788 came from a fear that ratification would A.lead to a large national debt B.weaken the power of the states C.put an end to majority rule among United States citizens D.be the first step in the establishment of a Monarchy
B.weaken the power of the states
In his much-praised book Albion's Seed, David Hackett Fischer argues that regional accents were in place in America by the time of the Revolution. He points out that American colonists came in four distinct waves from four different parts of Britain. By assembling in America in enclaves that reflected their geographic origins, the four main waves of immigrants managed to preserve distinctive regional identities. That is why, for instance, horses in New England "neigh," while those in the middle states of America "whinny." The passage provides a discussion of which of the following? A.Euphemism B.Slang C.Dialect D.Etymology
C.Dialect
Marta has $88 in a jar. If she adds $6 each week to the money already in the jar without withdrawing any money, in how many weeks will she have a total of $142 in the jar? A. 7 B. 8 C. 9 D.10
C. 9
The Deserted House Life and Thought have gone awaySide by side,Leaving door and windows wide:Careless tenants they! All within is dark as night:In the windows is no light:And no murmur at the door,So frequent on its hinge before. Close the door, the shutters close,Or thro' the windows we shall seeThe nakedness and vacancyOf the dark deserted house. Come away: no more of mirthIs here or merry-making sound.The house was builded of the earth,And shall fall again to ground. Come away: for Life and ThoughtHere no longer dwell;But in a city glorious—A great and distant city—have boughtA mansion incorruptible.Would they could have stayed with us. Question: Which of the following best describes the theme ofthe poem? A.The effects of utter loneliness B.The possibility of human rebirth C.The transience of human existence D.The necessity of suitable shelter
C. The transience of human existence
A leaf falls to earthWhile butterflies float near.For each, a mirror. To make this poem fit the structure of a classic haiku, the author should change A."A leaf" to "Lone leaf" B."butterflies" to "butterfly" C."float" to "hover" D."mirror" to "birth"
C."float" to "hover"
Which of the following is the number of neutrons in ? A.10 B.11 C.12 D.23
C.12
Oranges 3 Apples 4 Plums 2 Walnuts 6 Candies 8 The table shows the contents of each gift basket Ms. Graham assembles. On a certain day, she has only 53 oranges. The greatest number of baskets that Ms. Graham can assemble that day requires how many candies? A.124 B.128 C.136 D.140
C.136
The houses along one side of a certain street are numbered with consecutive even integers, and the houses on the other side of the street are numbered with consecutive odd integers. The first house on the street is numbered 8, and the last house on the street is numbered 34. How many houses are on the even-numbered side of the street? A.12 B.13 C.14 D.15
C.14
YearSnowfall (inches) 2010 96.1 2011 78.5 2012 --- 2013 81.2 The partially completed table above shows the yearly snowfall in a certain location. For the four years shown, the total snowfall, rounded to the nearest inch, was 327 inches. Which of the following could have been the snowfall, in inches, in 2012? A.68.0 B.69.4 C.70.9 D.75.1
C.70.9
Which of the following best describes the Monroe Doctrine, promulgated by President Monroe in 1823? A.A publication from the first Continental Congress that outlined Federalist principles B.The first plan for self-government adopted in the English colonies C.A document intended to end European colonization in the Western Hemisphere D.One of the first documents to oppose slavery in the United States
C.A document intended to end European colonization in the Western Hemisphere
Ms. Jackson's students are writing reports on famous inventions, but their research notes so far are mostly unstructured lists of details. Which of the following instructional tools is likely to provide the best structure for helping Ms. Jackson's students organize their notes and plan their reports? A.An anticipation guide B.A KWL chart C.A problem-solution graphic organizer D.A Venn diagram
C.A problem-solution graphic organizer
Which of the following chemical equations is balanced? A.Ag2O →→ Ag + O2 B.Al + Fe2O3 →→ Fe + Al2O3 C.CaO + SiO2 →→ CaSiO3 D.CH4 + O2 →→ CO2 + H2O
C.CaO + SiO2 →→ CaSiO3
An alkaline battery converts which of the following forms of energy into electrical energy? A.Heat B.Kinetic C.Chemical D.Mechanical
C.Chemical
"There are no crimes and no criminals in these days," he said, querulously. "What is the use of having brains in our profession? I know well that I have it in me to make my name famous. No man lives or has ever lived who has brought the same amount of study and of natural talent to the detection of crime which I have done. And what is the result? There is no crime to detect, or, at most, some bungling villany with a motive so transparent that even a Scotland Yard official can see through it." What does the highlighted sentence reveal about the speaker of the passage? A.He is upset that criminals use their intellect to evade capture. B.He does not believe intelligence is necessary to catch criminals. C.He does not believe criminals pose a challenge to detectives' intellect. D.He is annoyed that intelligent detectives have captured the current criminals.
C.He does not believe criminals pose a challenge to detectives' intellect.
Which of the following best describes the overall topography of the ocean floor? A.It is flat and featureless. B.It is completely covered with mountains and deep-sea trenches. C.It has many flat areas such as plains, but it also has features such as ridges and canyons. D.It slopes down at a constant, steep angle from the edges of the continents to the center of the ocean.
C.It has many flat areas such as plains, but it also has features such as ridges and canyons.
Which of the following Civil Rights activists is most closely associated with the Montgomery bus boycott? A.Ella Baker B.Angela Davis C.Martin Luther King, Jr. D.Malcolm X
C.Martin Luther King, Jr.
Which of the following planets in the solar system takes the greatest number of Earth days to revolve around the Sun? A.Venus B.Mars C.Neptune D.Saturn
C.Neptune
Which of the following has most accelerated the spread of a global popular culture? A.The creation of the United Nations B.The growth of world religions C.New communications technologies D.Increased access to air travel
C.New communications technologies
(1) As tablet computers have become increasingly prevalent in the United States, more and more K-12 school districts have decided to replace traditional textbooks with tablets. (2) While textbooks can be heavy and bulky, tablets are typically much lighter; the average tablet weighs between one and two pounds. (3) The interactive features of tablets, such as educational applications and games, are the most effective way to support student engagement and participation. (4) E-textbooks on tablets can be frequently updated as new editions become available, so students have the ability to keep up with new information in rapidly changing fields, such as science. Which of the following sentences from the passage is best characterized as an opinion? A.Sentence 1 B.Sentence 2 C.Sentence 3 D.Sentence 4
C.Sentence 3
Plantation agriculture in the Caribbean using enslaved African laborers was first established for the cultivation of which of the following cash crops? A.Cotton B.Tobacco C.Sugar D.Rice
C.Sugar
Which of the following was developed in India and brought to Europe by Arab mathematicians? A.The Pythagorean theorem B.The method of calculating the area of a circle C.The concept of zero D.An accurate calendar
C.The concept of zero
Which of the following best defines the term "vernacular language"? A.A simplified language used between two or more groups B.A stable natural language developed from a parent language C.The dialect, or normal spoken form of language, of a specific population D.The use of informal words and expressions that are not considered standard
C.The dialect, or normal spoken form of language, of a specific population
Which of the following was a major consequence of the treaties that ended the First World War? A.The Romanov dynasty was overthrown in the first phase of the Russian Revolution, and the Bolsheviks took power in the second phase. B.European powers applied the principle of national self-determination to their colonies. C.The dismantling of empires in central, eastern, and southeastern Europe led to the creation of numerous unstable states. D.Germany and Austria were admitted with nonvoting status to the League of Nations.
C.The dismantling of empires in central, eastern, and southeastern Europe led to the creation of numerous unstable states.
Which of the following is an example of asexual reproduction? A.The growth of an oak tree from an acorn buried by a squirrel B.The earthworm's use of sperm stored in its body to fertilize eggs that are produced by the earthworm C.The formation of a new Hydra by budding from the parent Hydra D.The transfer of pollen between flowering plants by foraging worker bees
C.The formation of a new Hydra by budding from the parent Hydra
This is the treacherous month whenautumn daysLineWith summer's voice come bearing summer's gifts.(5)Beguiled, the pale down-trodden aster liftsHer head and blooms again. The soft, warm hazeMakes moist once more the sere and dusty ways,And, creeping through where dead leaves lie in drifts,The violet returns. Snow noiseless sifts(10)Ere night, an icy shroud, which morning's raysWill idly shine upon and slowly melt,Too late to bid the violet live again. The treachery , at last, too late, is plain;Bare are the places where the sweet flowers dwelt.(15)What joy sufficient hath November felt?What profit from the violet's day of pain? Answer the question below by clicking on the correct response. Question: In the poem, the flowers represent which of the following? A.The hopefulness for a mild winter B.The transition from autumn to winter C.The wistfulness for warmer days D.The progression from hope to indifference
C.The wistfulness for warmer days
Which of the following was a major reason the population of the English colonies in North America grew more rapidly than the population of the French colonies in North America? A.Unlike British ships, French ships carrying settlers had to avoid English warships blockading the coast of France. B.Land for settlement was scarcer in the French colonies than in the English colonies. C.Unlike the French Crown, the English Crown allowed religious dissenters to leave the homeland for North America. D.The discovery of gold in the English colonies attracted settlers from several western European nations.
C.Unlike the French Crown, the English Crown allowed religious dissenters to leave the homeland for North America.
Order the polygons below from the polygon with the least number of lines of symmetry to the polygon with the greatest number of lines of symmetry. A. An equilateral triangle B. A square C. A regular hexagon D. An isosceles triangle E. A rectangle that is not a square
D, E, A, B, C
James, a seventh-grade student, is having trouble writing a thesis statement for an argumentative essay. His teacher wants to provide scaffolding to help James develop his thesis statement. Which of the following strategies will best help the teacher meet the instructional goal? A.Having James brainstorm ideas for the thesis statement B.Showing James how to use an outline to structure the essay around the thesis C.Using model texts to demonstrate effective thesis development to James D.Having a peer listen to James's essay ideas and suggest a thesis
C.Using model texts to demonstrate effective thesis development to James
If a student is reading a text aloud at an "instructional level," he or she should: Find no more than one in five questions difficult to read Find no more than one in ten questions difficult to read Comprehend the majority, if not all, of what he reads Be able to instruct or teach other students to read and understand the text
Comprehend the majority, if not all, of what he reads
A words correct per minute (WCPM) test would most likely be used by a reading teacher to... Test a student's reading comprehension skills Assess a student's mastery of a unit on functional texts Conduct a preliminary screening of a student's reading fluency Determine whether a student meets state reading standards
Conduct a preliminary screening of a student's reading fluency
The Deserted House Life and Thought have gone awaySide by side,Leaving door and windows wide:Careless tenants they! All within is dark as night:In the windows is no light:And no murmur at the door,So frequent on its hinge before. Close the door, the shutters close,Or thro' the windows we shall seeThe nakedness and vacancyOf the dark deserted house. Come away: no more of mirthIs here or merry-making sound.The house was builded of the earth,And shall fall again to ground. Come away: for Life and ThoughtHere no longer dwell;But in a city glorious—A great and distant city—have boughtA mansion incorruptible.Would they could have stayed with us. Question: Which of the following lines from the poem best conveys the poem's tone? A."Life and Thought have gone away" B."Careless tenants they!" C."Close the door, the shutters close," D."The nakedness and vacancy"
D. "The nakedness and vacancy"
In the following diary entry, a young girl describes her experience at school with a group of refugees who have recently fled from Europe to the United States. I brought the refugee kids oranges today. Can you believe it—they didn't know you're supposed to peel oranges first. One boy tried to eat one like an apple. He made an awful face, but then he ate it anyway. I showed them how to peel oranges with the second one. Which of the following pieces of textual evidence best supports the inference that the refugees had to adapt to a new culture? A."brought the refugee kids oranges today" B."One boy tried to eat one" C."He made an awful face" D."didn't know you're supposed to peel oranges"
D."didn't know you're supposed to peel oranges"
The weekly revenue from shirt sales at Store X was the same for two weeks. In the first week at Store X, 140 shirts were sold at $5 each. If Store X increased shirt prices in the second week to $7 each, how many shirts were sold in the second week? A. 70 B. 80 C. 90 D.100
D.100
When the integer x is divided by 6, the remainder is 4. When x is divided by 8, the remainder is 0. Which of the following is a possible value of x ? A. 78 B. 94 C.120 D.136
D.136
Baseball 26% Basketball 20% Football 42% Other 12% In a survey given to male former athletes, 500 responded to the question asking them to choose the one sport played in high school that was their favorite. Percents of the different responses are shown in the circle graph above. How many of those who responded chose a sport other than football? A.190 B.210 C.230 D.290
D.290
Betty owns x CDs. Ginny owns 5 more CDs than Betty and 8 fewer than Allison.Which of the following represents the total number of CDs the three girls own? A.3x−3 B.3x+3 C.3x+13 D.3x+18
D.3x+18
A large right circular cylinder has a radius and height that are each twice the size of the radius and height of a small right circular cylinder. The volume of the large cylinder is how many times the volume of the small cylinder? A.2 B.4 C.6 D.8
D.8
Which of the following is a function of the root system of a flowering plant? A.Producing sugars for the plant B.Protecting the ovary and fertilized ovules of the plant C.Storing oils as an energy source D.Absorbing minerals from the soil
D.Absorbing minerals from the soil
Harriet Tubman made which of the following contributions to the abolitionist movement? A.Writing Uncle Tom's Cabin, a novel chronicling the abuses of slavery B.Editing The Liberator, an abolitionist newspaper C.Leading a slave rebellion in Virginia in 1831 D.Acting as a conductor on the Underground Railroad
D.Acting as a conductor on the Underground Railroad
To which of the following sources should a teacher direct a student who is looking for a credible source for a research paper? A.An editorial column in an online newspaper B.A series of blog posts by a university professor C.A wiki encyclopedia article D.An online peer-reviewed journal
D.An online peer-reviewed journal
Michael Ondaatje's first book, The Collected Works of Billy the Kid, is a postmodern blend of genres, a puzzling and rewarding collage of poetry, character sketches, songs, newspaper interviews, fiction, quotations from secondary sources, even photographs. The sentence above is most likely to begin an essay that employs which of the following methods of development? A.Contrast B.Narration C.Argumentation D.Description
D.Description
The bending of a sound wave around the wall of a building is an example of which of the following phenomena? A.Reflection B.Polarization C.Dispersion D.Diffraction
D.Diffraction
Which of the following correctly represents how energy flows through an ecosystem? A.Decomposing carcass →→ deer →→grass B.Bird →→ leaves →→ caterpillar C.Seeds →→ fox →→ chicken D.Grass →→ antelope →→ lion
D.Grass →→ antelope →→ lion
In the early years of European exploration and settlement of North America, the Native American population changed in which of the following ways? A.It grew, largely as a result of the spread of European crops. B.It decreased, largely as a result of European military attacks. C.It decreased, largely as a result of changes in the climate. D.It decreased, largely as a result of the spread of infectious diseases from Europeans.
D.It decreased, largely as a result of the spread of infectious diseases from Europeans.
Which of the following statements best describes the general direction of movement of weather systems affecting the continental United States? A.Most weather systems move according to no particular pattern. B.Most weather systems move from south to north. C.Most weather systems move from east to west. D.Most weather systems move from west to east.
D.Most weather systems move from west to east.
Ms. Sanchez is having her students develop nonsense words to practice using prefixes. Which of the following nonsense words means "something near a 'splock'"? A.Antisplock B.Intersplock C.Megasplock D.Parasplock
D.Parasplock
The following is an excerpt from a student's persuasive letter. Childhood obesity is a problem that needs a solution—fast. We are the first generation with a shorter life expectancy than that of our parents, thanks in part to the processed and sugar-filled foods we are subjected to in our meal choices here at Rosemont High. One step I urge you to take in the right direction is providing healthier lunches for your students. We might not make the best choices outside of school, but when given healthy foods as the only options in the place where we spend the majority of our lives, we can make progress. The language and style of the letter suggest that it was intended for which of the following audiences? A.Current students B.Business owners C.Faculty members D.School administrators
D.School administrators
Which of the following best describes the Green Revolution? A.The passage of international environmental agreements resulting from concerns about global warming B.The creation of an international political organization to combat the depletion of the Amazon rain forest C.The migration of work previously done in the world's developed nations to developing nations around the world D.The introduction of new strains of grain and land-management strategies that have led to increased food production
D.The introduction of new strains of grain and land-management strategies that have led to increased food production
A student asks a teacher to read the following letter and provide feedback on its appropriateness. Dear School Board, I strongly urge you to consider revising your policy banning cell phone use in school. Last week, a teacher observed me using my cell phone to send a text message. I explained that I was contacting my mother to inform her of my plans to stay after school for extra help, but the teacher confiscated my cell phone and turned it in to the main office. I do not agree with what went down, so I ask that you modify your policy by allowing students to use cell phones during the school day for specific purposes, such as communicating with parents. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Jamie Which of the following most accurately evaluates the quality of the letter? A.The tone of the writing in the letter is too formal for the intended audience. B.The use of first-person perspective in the letter is not suited to the intended purpose. C.The personal anecdote in the letter is not relevant to achieving the intended purpose. D.The letter contains an informal phrase that is too casual for addressing the intended audience.
D.The letter contains an informal phrase that is too casual for addressing the intended audience.
Which of the following household chemicals is most likely to be effective at neutralizing a base? A.Ammonia B.Table salt C.Vegetable oil D.Vinegar
D.Vinegar
The white feathers of the white-tailed ptarmigan in winter plumage make it nearly invisible against its snowy surroundings. The phenomenon is an example of A.sexual reproduction B.homeostasis C.ecological succession D.evolutionary adaptation
D.evolutionary adaptation
European imperialism during the nineteenth century was largely driven by the desire to A.spread democracy around the world B.convert Muslim people to Christianity C.spark industrialization in developing countries D.gain access to raw materials for economic growth
D.gain access to raw materials for economic growth
A newspaper article about globalization is accompanied by an image of a young child in ragged, dirty clothing begging in front of a shiny, modern office building. This image is most likely intended to illustrate which of the following ideas? Rapid construction occurs in some cities as a result of globalization Globalization has exacerbated economic inequality in many parts of the world Globalization has reduced the infant mortality rate The education system in the country where the photo was taken is inadequate to sustain its current rate of economic development
Globalization has exacerbated economic inequality in many parts of the world
Mr. Blankenship, a 7th-grade language arts teacher, is planning class work related to comprehension of non-fiction writing. Which of the following skills should he introduce in order to help students build comprehension? Previewing and summarizing information Rewriting text in your own words Making an outline Text annotation
Previewing and summarizing information
Which of the following activities is most helpful in developing general literacy skills of English language-learners or other students who are not yet reading fluently? Allow students to participate verbally in class activities without grading or giving undue critique to reading or written work. Assign partners or "buddies," allowing the language-learners to observe and learn from more literate classmates. Set goals with each student during each assignment to allow them to feel a sense of accomplishment and gradually increase the level of challenge throughout the year. Solely focus on phonetics and building knowledge of sight words; without these skills, students will never be truly literate.
Set goals with each student during each assignment to allow them to feel a sense of accomplishment and gradually increase the level of challenge throughout the year.
Which of the following distinguishes literary texts from informational texts? The length (long or short) The reading level (easy or difficult) The author's intent (to entertain or inform) The richness of the vocabulary used (informal or formal)
The author's intent (to entertain or inform)
Why is phonemic awareness critical to early literacy development? Students who cannot understand the context of stories will not be able to comprehend them Understanding and identifying the component sounds of words is an essential prerequisite skill for understanding phonics It is critical to understanding the alphabetic principle Students who cannot write letters are unlikely to be able to recognize them
Understanding and identifying the component sounds of words is an essential prerequisite skill for understanding phonics
