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- 1. Multiple ChoiceStephen 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 ChoiceMaple syrup comes from the sap (called xylum sap) of red, sugar, or black maple trees, often in the Canadian province of Quebec and the states of New York and Vermont. Maple trees store starch in their trunks and roots over the winter. The maple trees turn the starch into sugar which rises up through the sap when the temperatures become warmer in the spring. People harvest the maple syrup by boring holes into the trunks so they can remove and collect the sap. The sap is then heated so its water evaporates, leaving only the syrup behind to be eaten.
Maple syrup has been harvested for hundreds of years. Early explorers were taught how to harvest syrup from Native Americans who lived in Vermont and New York. Maple syrup is an important part of Vermont culture. The 2001 Vermont state quarter shows a scene of people harvesting syrup from a grove of maple trees.
Which word means the same as "harvested" in the sentence below:
Maple syrup has been harvested for hundreds of years.gatheredtastedstolensold - 4. Multiple ChoiceRainbows are often seen when the sun comes out after or during a rainstorm. Rainbows are caused when sunlight shines through drops of water in the sky at specific angles. When white sunlight enters a raindrop, it exits the raindrop a different color. When light exits lots of different raindrops at different angles, it produces the red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet that you see in a rainbow. Together, these colors are known as the spectrum. These colors can sometimes be seen in waterfalls and fountains as well.
Did you know that there are double rainbows? In a double rainbow, light reflects twice inside water droplets and forms two arcs. In most double rainbows, the colors of the top arc are opposite from those in the bottom arc. In other words, the order of colors starts with purple on top and ends with the red on bottom. In addition, rainbows sometimes appear as white arcs at night. These rainbows are called moonbows and are so rare that very few people will ever see one. Moonbows are caused by moonlight (rather than sunlight) shining through drops of water.
Rainbows are often seen ___________.after a rainstormwhen it snowsbefore a rainstorm - 5. Multiple ChoiceLobsters are a kind of ocean creature called crustaceans. Crabs and shrimp are crustaceans too. Lobsters, and most other crustaceans, are found throughout the world's oceans, often under rocks or in cracks on the sea floor.
Lobsters have five pairs of legs, three of which are claws. The front claws, sometimes called pincers, are larger than the others. Scientists believe lobsters can live up to 70 years!
People love to eat lobsters! The state of Maine is famous for the lobsters found along its Atlantic coast. Here, lobsters are often served with melted butter, corn on the cob, and French fries. Did you know that lobsters only turn red after they are cooked? In the wild they can be grayish, yellow, green, blue or multi-colored.
Where are crustaceans often found? Choose the best answer.In the waternder rocks or in cracks on the sea floorIn restaurants - 6. Multiple ChoiceWhen I was walking along the sidewalk, I noticed a crack in the _______________.pavmentpavemintpavementpayvemnt
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat does this idiom mean?
The newest invention is the best thing since sliced bread!the invention is awfulthe invention is superthe invention is usefulthe invention is boring - 8. Multiple ChoiceChoose the word that is the simple subject of the sentence:
The weary umpire took a rest after the game.wearyumpiretookgame - 9. Multiple ChoiceChoose the underlined word that is the simple predicate of the sentence:
A castle in a forest is the setting for the play.castleforestisplay - 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of figurative language is shown?
She was so sad that all the tears she cried filled up a lake.hyperboleoxymoronalliterationonomatopoeia - 11. Multiple ChoiceFor years scientist have wanted to know the spider's secret. The threads of spider webs are so tiny, yet so strong. How can these threads be so strong? Now scientists have found out. The inside of the spider's thread is soft. It helps the web stretch without breaking. The outside of the web is hard and strong. This paragraph mainly tells:who makes thread softhow spiders make strong threadhow scientists make strong threadwhy spiders spin webs
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat root word is found in thee word prescription?scripprescriptionscription
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Clouds are formed in the following way. First, water on the ground evaporates and turns into vapor. Next, the vapor condenses into tiny droplets and forms clouds. Finally, the clouds lose the water in the form of precipitation.Problem and solutionDescriptionSequenceCompare and Contrast - 14. Multiple ChoiceJeff's father was IRATE because Jeff talked to him and had a bad attitude all day long.happyangrynot botheredtired
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Which is the correct way to connect the two sentences?
Brie went to the movies.
Teya went to the movies.
Brie and Teya went to the movies.Brie went to the movies and so did Teya.Brie and Teya went shopping.Brie went to the movies with Teya. - 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence is written correctly?The moose has large brown, two antlers.The moose has two brown, large antlers.The moose has large, two brown antlers.The moose has two large, brown antlers.
- 17. Multiple Choice(1) Today, art class is fun because I am painting a picture of a garden. (2) In the picture, the sun is shining and a big cloud is floating in the sky. (3) Colorful flowers are growing everywhere. (4) Butterflies and bumblebees were flying around the flowers.
Which change should be made to the paragraph to correct the error in verb tense?Change am painting to was painting in sentence 1.Change is floating to will be floating in sentence 2.Change are growing to were growing in sentence 3.Change were flying to are flying in sentence 4. - 18. Multiple ChoiceA Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?Be honest.Don't be greedy.Always share your things with others.Be respectful to others. - 19. Multiple ChoiceOne summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?share with your neighborwork before you playbe respectfuldon't be greedy - 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the definition of theme?how an author reveals a character's traitstime and place a story takes placecharacter vs. selfauthor's message about life or human nature
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