Which of the following is one main benefit of having a group discussion?

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arguing with others
having a strong opinion
having to do less work
hearing the ideas of others
Which graphic best supports an explanatory text about how to prepare a recipe?
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a video that shows the steps in cooking a dish
a chart that shows types of vegetables
a photograph that shows a cooked dish
a diagram that shows types of cooking knives
Use the sentences to answer the question.

Joe trained all summer long. As a result, he made the track team.

Which type of relationship is signaled by the transition as a result?
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Cause and effect
Contrast
Comparison
Problem and solution
Use the sentence to answer the question.

Curious people can "discover" the Rosetta Stone for themselves at the British Museum, where it is currently on display.

Does the sentence provide a strong conclusion to an essay about the discovery of the Rosetta Stone?
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No, because the language is informal
No, because it introduces new information.
Yes, because it introduces the main idea of the essay.
Yes, because it leaves the reader with a final thought that relates to the topic.
Which word has a prefix that means “against”?
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distend
abnormal
contradict
excoriate
Which word is a synonym for kindly?
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benevolent
belated
benighted
beguiled
Use the sentence to answer the question.

Roger had always admired his aunt's altruism, for she gave money to anyone in need.

Based on the context clues, which word is the best definition for the word in italics?
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Patience
Selfishness
Generosity
Wealth
Use the sentence to answer the question.

Jill feared that the weeks she had to spend off her feet would cause her skills to atrophy, but when she could practice again she found that her soccer skills remained as good as ever.

Based on the context, which is the most likely meaning of atrophy?
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Unite
Return
Weaken
Improve
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?
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Impossible to believe
Kindhearted
Showing approval
Believable
Which is the most likely meaning of the word anachronous?
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away from the correct time
happening quickly
occurring before
not in the right time
A student wants to teach a friend how to sew. Which type of medium should the student use?
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text
video
photo
audio recording
A student is having a hard time telling the difference between a parrot and a toucan. Which type of medium would help the student recognize the differences?
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audio recording
photo
map
text
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
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The club can meet in one of these locations, the gym, the library, or the cafeteria.
For my birthday I received: a new bike that I plan to use in a race next month and a gift card to the local book store.
My favorite foods are: pizza with ham and pineapple; and lasagna.
I baked many items for the bake sale: banana and blueberry muffins; chocolate and lemon cupcakes; and blackberry and cherry pie.
Which sentence uses a comma to separate two independent clauses?
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I need carrots, beans, and potatoes.
AJ likes butter, and jelly on toast.
Stu likes cake, but I like brownies.
It's a great day to fly a kite because it is warm, and sunny.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to each question:

1. Which of the following is one main benefit of having a group discussion?

   • Answer: hearing the ideas of others

2. Which graphic best supports an explanatory text about how to prepare a recipe?

   • Answer: a video that shows the steps in cooking a dish

3. Which type of relationship is signaled by the transition as a result?

   • Answer: Cause and effect

4. Does the sentence provide a strong conclusion to an essay about the discovery of the Rosetta Stone?

   • Answer: Yes, because it leaves the reader with a final thought that relates to the topic.

5. Which word has a prefix that means “against”?

   • Answer: contradict

6. Which word is a synonym for kindly?

   • Answer: benevolent

7. Based on the context clues, which word is the best definition for the word in italics (altruism)?

   • Answer: Generosity

8. Based on the context, which is the most likely meaning of atrophy?

   • Answer: Weaken

9. Based on its root and prefix, which might incredible mean in this sentence?

   • Answer: Impossible to believe

10. Which is the most likely meaning of the word anachronous?

    • Answer: not in the right time

11. A student wants to teach a friend how to sew. Which type of medium should the student use?

    • Answer: video

12. A student is having a hard time telling the difference between a parrot and a toucan. Which type of medium would help the student recognize the differences?

    • Answer: photo

13. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

    • Answer: I baked many items for the bake sale: banana and blueberry muffins; chocolate and lemon cupcakes; and blackberry and cherry pie.

14. Which sentence uses a comma to separate two independent clauses?

    • Answer: Stu likes cake, but I like brownies.