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  • 2. 

    Which is an example of misbehavior?

    • Breaking the rules

    • Following the rules

    Correct Answer
    A. Breaking the rules
    Explanation
    Breaking the rules is an example of misbehavior because it involves deliberately going against established guidelines or regulations. When someone breaks the rules, they are intentionally disregarding the expected code of conduct, which can have negative consequences and disrupt the order or harmony in a given situation or environment.

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  • 3. 

    Why might you retry a task?

    • Because you didn't do it well the first time

    • Because it's new

    Correct Answer
    A. Because you didn't do it well the first time
    Explanation
    You might retry a task because you didn't do it well the first time. This suggests that the initial attempt did not meet the desired outcome or quality standards. By retrying the task, you have the opportunity to improve your performance and achieve better results. It implies that the first attempt was not successful or satisfactory, leading to the need for a second attempt.

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  • 4. 

    What is the meaning of face the music?Angie wished she could ignore the fact that she scratched her brother's car, but she knew she had to face the music.

    • To turn to better hear a speaker or a band

    • To accept the unpleasant results of one's actions

    Correct Answer
    A. To accept the unpleasant results of one's actions
    Explanation
    In this context, "face the music" means that Angie has to accept the unpleasant consequences or punishment for scratching her brother's car. She cannot ignore or avoid the situation, but must confront and deal with it.

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  • 5. 

    A proper noun is always __________________.

    Correct Answer
    capitalized, capitalize, capital, capital letter, capital letters, uppercase
    Explanation
    A proper noun refers to a specific person, place, or thing, and it is always written with a capital letter at the beginning. This capitalization distinguishes proper nouns from common nouns, which are general names for people, places, or things. By capitalizing proper nouns, we give them importance and highlight their individuality. Therefore, the correct answer is capitalized, capitalize, capital, capital letter, capital letters, uppercase.

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  • 6. 

    Jonah complained so much about the meeting that Ella finally told him to put a cork in it.What does the idiom "put a cork in it" mean?

    • It means to stop talking.

    • It means to stuff a cork in something so it won't spill.

    • It means to ask for favors to make something happen.

    Correct Answer
    A. It means to stop talking.
    Explanation
    The idiom "put a cork in it" means to stop talking. This expression is often used to tell someone to be quiet or to stop complaining or making noise. It suggests that the person should keep their thoughts or opinions to themselves and refrain from speaking further.

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  • 7. 

    Racing upstairs, the babysitter asked, "What kind of monkey business are you girls up to?"The idiom "monkey business" refers to

    • The sale of animals

    • Naughty/bad behavior

    • Playing with stuffed animals

    Correct Answer
    A. Naughty/bad behavior
    Explanation
    The correct answer is naughty/bad behavior. The phrase "monkey business" is an idiom that is used to describe mischievous or dishonest behavior. In the given context, the babysitter is questioning the girls about their actions, implying that they may be up to something mischievous or behaving badly.

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  • 8. 

    Tony walked out of the shopping mall with his arms full of bags and the sun shining on him. As he approached his car, he started awkwardly feeling around his pockets with his arm full of bags. He did not find what he was looking for so he transferred the bags on one arm to the other arm, which already had bags. Tony had a lot of bags on one arm. He still couldn't find what he was looking for. Now he dropped the bags and plunged both hands desperately into all of the pockets on his jeans. With a look of despair, Tony ran to his car. He tried to open the door, but it was locked. Then he saw something on the passenger seat of the car. He stopped looking and pulled his phone out of his pocket.Why does Tony get so frantic?

    • Perhaps, Tony is frantic because he can't find his keys.

    • I infer that Tony is frantic because he left his bags in the store.

    • Maybe, Tony is frantic because he thinks he left his credit card in the store.

    Correct Answer
    A. Perhaps, Tony is frantic because he can't find his keys.
    Explanation
    Tony's frantic behavior can be inferred from the fact that he is searching through his pockets and transferring bags from one arm to another, indicating that he is desperately looking for something. Additionally, his despair and running towards his car suggest that he is in a rush and needs to find something urgently. The mention of him trying to open the car door but finding it locked further supports the idea that he is looking for his keys. Therefore, it can be concluded that Tony is frantic because he can't find his keys.

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  • 9. 

    Tony walked out of the shopping mall with his arms full of bags and the sun shining on him. As he approached his car, he started awkwardly feeling around his pockets with his arm full of bags. He did not find what he was looking for so he transferred the bags on one arm to the other arm, which already had bags. Tony had a lot of bags on one arm. He still couldn't find what he was looking for. Now he dropped the bags and plunged both hands desperately into all of the pockets on his jeans. With a look of despair, Tony ran to his car. He tried to open the door, but it was locked. Then he saw something on the passenger seat of the car. He stopped looking and pulled his phone out of his pocket.What does Tony see on the passenger seat?

    • Tony sees the bag he thought he'd left.

    • Tony sees his credit card.

    • Tony sees his keys.

    Correct Answer
    A. Tony sees his keys.
    Explanation
    In the given scenario, Tony is searching for something in his pockets but is unable to find it. He then transfers the bags from one arm to another, but still cannot find what he is looking for. Finally, when he reaches his car, he sees something on the passenger seat and stops searching. Since he was looking for something in his pockets, it can be inferred that the item he sees on the passenger seat is his keys, which he thought he had lost.

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  • 10. 

    Which is a common misspelling of "2"?

    • Two

    • Too

    Correct Answer
    A. Too
    Explanation
    "Too" is a common misspelling of "2" because both words sound the same but have different meanings. "Too" means "also" or "excessively," while "2" is the numerical representation of the number two. This confusion often occurs in informal writing or texting where numbers are commonly substituted with letters or homophones.

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  • 11. 

    Select the best word to complete the analogy.huge:giant::fast:____

    • Run

    • Quick

    • Slow

    Correct Answer
    A. Quick
    Explanation
    The analogy is based on the relationship between the words "huge" and "giant". Both words are synonymous and refer to something of great size. Similarly, the word "fast" can be completed with the word "quick" as they share a similar relationship, both indicating speed. The other options, "run" and "slow", do not fit the analogy as they do not convey the same meaning as "fast".

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  • 12. 

    When would you preheat an oven?

    • As soon as you are ready to use it

    • After you clean it

    • A few minutes before you are ready to use it

    Correct Answer
    A. A few minutes before you are ready to use it
    Explanation
    Preheating an oven is necessary to ensure that the desired cooking temperature is reached before placing the food inside. This allows for even cooking and proper browning of the food. Preheating for a few minutes before use is recommended as it gives the oven enough time to reach the desired temperature. Preheating after cleaning the oven is not necessary as the cleaning process does not affect the oven's temperature.

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  • 13. 

    Lisa looked up at the night sky and wondered what it was like for neil Armstrong to walk on the moon.Select the sentence with the correct capitalization.

    • Lisa looked up at the Night Sky and wondered what it was like for Neil Armstrong to walk on the moon.

    • Lisa looked up at the night sky and wondered what it was like for Neil Armstrong to walk on the Moon.

    • Lisa looked up at the night Sky and wondered what it was like for Neil Armstrong to walk on the moon.

    Correct Answer
    A. Lisa looked up at the night sky and wondered what it was like for Neil Armstrong to walk on the Moon.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Lisa looked up at the night sky and wondered what it was like for Neil Armstrong to walk on the Moon." This sentence is correctly capitalized because it capitalizes the proper noun "Lisa" and the proper noun "Neil Armstrong." Additionally, it capitalizes the proper noun "Moon" as it refers to Earth's natural satellite. The other options either capitalize words that should not be capitalized or do not capitalize words that should be capitalized.

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  • 14. 

    Which might you restitch?

    • A skirt you want to decorate

    • A hem that has come undone

    Correct Answer
    A. A hem that has come undone
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "a hem that has come undone". Restitching refers to sewing stitches back in place, and a hem that has come undone means that the stitches holding the hem in place have become loose or undone. Therefore, restitching the hem would involve sewing it back together to secure it in place.

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  • 15. 

    Select the sentence with the correct dialogue punctuation.

    • The scientist announced, "It's time to start our experiment."

    • The scientist announced "It's time to start our experiment."

    Correct Answer
    A. The scientist announced, "It's time to start our experiment."
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The scientist announced, 'It's time to start our experiment.'" The sentence correctly uses a comma to separate the dialogue tag ("The scientist announced") from the spoken words ("It's time to start our experiment"). The spoken words are enclosed in quotation marks to indicate that they are being directly quoted.

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  • 16. 

    Select the best word to complete the analogy.spoon:stir::pot:____

    • Cook

    • Stove

    • Fork

    Correct Answer
    A. Cook
    Explanation
    The analogy here is that a spoon is used to stir, so we need to find a word that completes the analogy by showing something that a pot is used for. Out of the given options, "cook" is the best choice because a pot is used for cooking. A stove is where the pot is placed, not what the pot is used for. A fork is not related to the function of a pot.

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  • 17. 

    Select the best word to complete the analogy.cake:baker::cabinets:_______

    • Carpenter

    • Teacher

    • Cashier

    Correct Answer
    A. Carpenter
    Explanation
    The analogy in this question is based on the relationship between an object and the person who creates or works with it. A cake is made by a baker, similarly, cabinets are made by a carpenter. Therefore, the word "carpenter" is the best choice to complete the analogy.

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  • 18. 

    Who is impatient?

    • A person who can't wait

    • A person who can wait for a long time

    Correct Answer
    A. A person who can't wait
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "a person who can't wait." This is because impatience refers to the inability to wait for something, indicating a lack of patience. Therefore, a person who cannot wait is considered impatient.

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  • 19. 

    Select the sentence with the correct dialogue punctuation.

    • "The geese look so funny waddling across the road." giggled Tracy.

    • "The geese look so funny waddling across the road," giggled Tracy.

    • "The geese look so funny waddling across the road", giggled Tracy.

    Correct Answer
    A. "The geese look so funny waddling across the road," giggled Tracy.
    Explanation
    "The geese look so funny waddling across the road," giggled Tracy. This sentence has the correct dialogue punctuation because it includes a comma before the closing quotation mark, indicating that the dialogue tag "giggled Tracy" is part of the same sentence as the dialogue itself.

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  • 20. 

    Choose the noun that does not belong:

    • Girl

    • Dog

    • Bob

    Correct Answer
    A. Bob
    Explanation
    The noun "Bob" does not belong because it is a proper noun, while the other two nouns, "girl" and "dog," are common nouns. Common nouns refer to general categories or classes of people, animals, or things, while proper nouns refer to specific individuals or entities. Therefore, "Bob" stands out as the only proper noun in the list.

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  • 21. 

    How much time does a precooked meal take to prepare?

    • More time than usual

    • Less time than usual

    Correct Answer
    A. Less time than usual
    Explanation
    A precooked meal takes less time than usual to prepare because it has already been partially or fully cooked before being packaged. This means that the meal only needs to be reheated or cooked for a shorter period of time compared to a meal that is prepared from scratch.

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  • 22. 

    Which relationship does the following analogy show?top:bottom::right:left

    • Part:whole

    • Word:antonym

    • Word:synonym

    Correct Answer
    A. Word:antonym
    Explanation
    The analogy "top:bottom::right:left" shows a relationship of opposites or antonyms. Similarly, the relationship between "word:antonym" also represents a pair of words that have opposite meanings. In both cases, the relationship is based on the concept of contrasting or opposite elements.

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  • 23. 

    Select all that apply.Which ones are proper nouns: 

    • Alexa

    • Jerica

    • Abby

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Alexa
    A. Jerica
    A. Abby
    Explanation
    Alexa, Jerica, and Abby are all proper nouns because they are specific names of individuals. Proper nouns are used to identify unique people, places, or things. In this case, Alexa, Jerica, and Abby are all names of individuals, making them proper nouns.

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  • 24. 

    Which relationship applies to the following analogy?neighborhood:city::state:country

    • Word:antonym

    • Product:producer

    • Part:whole

    Correct Answer
    A. Part:whole
    Explanation
    The relationship between "part" and "whole" is similar to the relationship between "neighborhood" and "city" as well as "state" and "country". In each case, the first term is a smaller component or entity that is part of the second term, which is a larger and encompassing entity. Just as a neighborhood is a smaller part of a city and a state is a smaller part of a country, a part is a smaller component of a whole. Therefore, the analogy holds true.

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  • 25. 

    Select the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks.

    • "Add lemons, pepper, and tomatoes to the grocery list", Jane suggested.

    • "Add lemons, pepper, and tomatoes to the grocery list," Jane suggested

    Correct Answer
    A. "Add lemons, pepper, and tomatoes to the grocery list," Jane suggested
    Explanation
    The correct sentence is: "Add lemons, pepper, and tomatoes to the grocery list," Jane suggested. This sentence correctly uses quotation marks to indicate the direct speech of Jane's suggestion. The comma is placed inside the quotation marks, which is the correct punctuation rule.

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  • 26. 

    Pennsylvania is a common noun.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Pennsylvania is not a common noun. It is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific state in the United States. Proper nouns refer to specific people, places, or things and are always capitalized. Common nouns, on the other hand, refer to general people, places, or things and are not capitalized. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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  • 27. 

    Tony walked out of the shopping mall with his arms full of bags and the sun shining on him. As he approached his car, he started awkwardly feeling around his pockets with his arm full of bags. He did not find what he was looking for so he transferred the bags on one arm to the other arm, which already had bags. Tony had a lot of bags on one arm. He still couldn't find what he was looking for. Now he dropped the bags and plunged both hands desperately into all of the pockets on his jeans. With a look of despair, Tony ran to his car. He tried to open the door, but it was locked. Then he saw something on the passenger seat of the car. He stopped looking and pulled his phone out of his pocket.Why is Tony getting on the phone? Use text evidence to support your inference.

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