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- 1. Multiple Choice
Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.
Which sentence in this article provides text evidence for the inference that the Montgolfier brothers used hot air to lift their balloon?
Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper.
They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once the bag rose to the ceiling.
On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.
One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceEvery day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
What type of work does Paul do?A lawyera construction workera doctora garbage man - 3. Multiple ChoiceEvery day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?He has toolsHe goes straight up the stairs to showerHis boots are muddy and his overalls are dustyHe wears a hat - 4. Multiple ChoiceEvery day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
What type of person is Alice?Care free and calmmeticulous and controllingmessy and sloppysad and angry - 5. Multiple ChoiceEvery day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
What type of relationship do Paul and Alice have?They are brother and sisterThey are neighborsThey are colleaguesThey are husband and wife - 6. Multiple ChoiceCrack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
Why is Max upset?It is raining and he cannot go outsideHe is hungryHe is scared of thunderstormsHe is bored - 7. Multiple ChoiceCrack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What line in the text tell you that Max is upset it is raining?He says, "I don't wanna sandwich?"Dropping his kite from his hand, Max broke out into a full sobThunder struck and rain pouredMom sighed - 8. Multiple ChoiceCrack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What was Mom planning on doing with Max today?Taking Max to the ZooGoing to the mallTaking Max to a movieTaking Max on a picnic - 9. Multiple ChoiceCrack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?She began to unpack the picnic basketMax stares blankly out the windowMom offers Max a sandwichHis mother conforted him - 10. Multiple Choice
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You will produce enough saliva in your life time to fill up two swimming pools.ClaimEvidence - 11. Multiple ChoiceClaim or Evidence:
Dogs make better pets than cats.ClaimEvidence - 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of evidence is this:
Dr. Jones stated, "When students are given healthy options at school, they are more likely to eat a well-balanced meal."FactStatisticQuoteExample - 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich piece of evidence could BEST be used to prove this claim:
The government SHOULD decide what students eat for lunch.School lunches, on average have only about 550 calories;however, lunches brought from home have about 850 calories.The GAO report said that students in one district refused to eat school lunches for three weeks.The rules make lunches cheap for students, but they cost schools money. - 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.School uniforms can be ordered online . - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags