Select the correct answer from the list. Use digital reference materials to help you.(1 point)

One by one, the students in the classroom next to the science lab began to look up and 1. ___________ deeply at first and then quickly cover their noses. Something was going terribly wrong in the science lab, and the smell was beginning to 2. ______ the other classrooms on the hall.

Options for 1. Respire, inspire, respite

Options for 2. Pierce, percolate, permeate

11 answers

1. Respire
2. Permeate
Use the sentence to answer the question.

The man’s incredible generosity in gifting ten thousand dollars toward the scholarship drive was unexpected but welcomed.

The root of the word is cred, which means "to believe." The prefix of the word is in, which means "not." Based on its root and prefix, which might incredible mean in this sentence?

(1 point)
Responses

showing approval
showing approval

kindhearted
kindhearted

believable
believable

impossible to believe
impossible to believe
Use the following explanations to answer the question.

The common root of the following words is arch.

monarch, arch-enemy, architect

The word architect means "the designer who is in charge of building plans."

Based on this information, which meaning do these words have in common?

(1 point)
Responses

They all refer to building or constructing.
They all refer to building or constructing.

They all refer to the primary person in a situation.
They all refer to the primary person in a situation.

They all relate to an ancient person.
They all relate to an ancient person.

They all relate to a group or set of people.
They all refer to building or constructing.
Which is the most likely meaning of the word anachronous? (1 point)
Responses

away from the correct time
away from the correct time

occurring before
occurring before

not in the right time
not in the right time

happening quickly
not in the right time
Use the sentence to complete the activity.

Be careful when lighting a match in the science lab— there are flammable liquids in there!

In 1–2 sentences, explain the meaning of flammable as it is used in the sentence, as well as the context clues that helped you determine this meaning.

(2 points)
The word "flammable" in the sentence means that the liquids in the science lab are easily capable of catching fire. The context clue is the mention of lighting a match in the lab, which implies a potential danger of fire.
Celina, Mike, and Toni each have an essay returned by the teacher with a request for edits. Celina's essay is returned because she used the same words over and over again. Mike's is returned because he often used the wrong part of speech when he tried to use more interesting vocabulary. Toni's essay is returned because she used words with definitions that did not match her intended meaning.

In three to five sentences, explain which reference source each student should use to correct their essay, and why.

(4 points)
Celina should use a thesaurus as a reference source to correct her essay. A thesaurus will provide her with synonyms and alternative words to diversify her vocabulary and avoid repetition. This will help add variety and depth to her writing.

Mike should use a grammar guide or a grammar reference book to correct his essay. These resources will provide him with the correct usage and part of speech for the vocabulary he wants to incorporate into his writing. This will help him use more interesting words and enhance his overall writing style.

Toni should use a dictionary as a reference source to correct her essay. A dictionary will provide her with the correct definitions and meanings of words, ensuring that she chooses appropriate words that align with her intended meaning. This will improve the clarity and precision of her writing.