English Questions

Where does the coloured liquid inside of a respirometer move during aerobic respiration, as well as potassium hydroxide being present?

What would be a reason for the coloured liquid in a respirometer not moving?

An author writes the following sentences and plans to use them in an informative text.Generally found at a depth of less than 150 feet, coral reefs are home to some of the most ____ forms of life in the world. Thousands of different plants and animals have been found living among them.Which word best completes the sentence for the author's purpose?- varied- peculiar- amazing- common

Adding the suffix -less to the word "flaw" changes the word's meaning to- Without faults- Full of faults- More faults- The study of faults

Hannah wrote the paragraph below about human errors that were made during the Chicago fire of 1871"insert paragraph"Which quotation from Jim Murphy's The Great Fire could Hannah add to make her paragraph stronger?- "The fire was under full headway . . . before the engines arrived, and what could be done?" Chamberlin noted with concern- Brown was so stubborn about his decision that even after the fire he was able to write arrogantly in a letter that "I am still standing the watch that burned Chicago."- "Turn in a second alarm!" [Chief Marshal Robert] Williams ordered Dorsey. "This is going to spread!" A second alarm would bring in additional engines and men.- When the engines and hoses were where he wanted them, [Chief Marshal Robert] Williams turned to one crew and said, "Now, hang on to her here!"

Read the paragraph below."insert paragraph"What inference can be drawn about Mrs. Joon?- She is hoping to make friends with the students.- She is confident and prepared for her job.- She is well-educated and very intelligent.- She is trying to disguise her nervousness.

Which point of view is used in "Rider in the City"?- first person- second person- third-person limited- third-person omniscient

Read the excerpt from The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass."insert excerpt"Based on the excerpt, which best describes Douglass's point of view?- Douglass's fear of danger kept him from achieving goals.- Douglass's greatest concern was his personal safety.- Douglass's confidence in his relationships was weak.- Douglass's relationships were of the highest importance to him.

Read the excerpt from "John Burns: The Unlikely Civil War Hero.""insert excerpt"Which statement about heroism is supported by this excerpt?- Heroes sometimes move toward danger, not away from it.- People are only heroic when they act alone.- People are heroic when they leave loved ones.- Heroes are determined to stand up for their beliefs.

In "Rider in the City," what type of character is Margie?- static character because she changes- dynamic character because she changes- static character because she stays the same- dynamic character because she stays the same

In "Rider in the City," what type of character is Rider?- a protagonist, because he is the main character- a protagonist, because he does something good for his sister- an antagonist, because he doesn't get along with his sister- an antagonist, because he doesn't like Brooklyn

Read the excerpt from "Gawayne.""insert excerpt"Sir Gawayne's words in this excerpt show that he- is deeply devoted to his uncle.- is in love with the ill-favoured dame.- does not know how unattractive the lady is.- does not want to marry the lady.

Read the excerpt from "Flight into Yesterday.""insert excerpt"What best describes the author's purpose?- The author wants readers to understand what Earhart's childhood was like in Atchison, Kansas.- The author wants readers to understand why Earhart would go on such a dangerous trip.- The author wants readers to understand why Earhart became such a famous figure around the world.- The author wants readers to understand how Earhart's skills applied to the challenge she faced.

Read the excerpt from Matilda by Roald Dahl."insert excerpt"Which statement is best supported by the dialogue?- Matilda is very good at multiplication, but she does not know how to divide.- Miss Honey desperately wants Matilda to get a wrong answer.- Miss Honey is stunned by Matilda's ability to multiply high numbers.- Matilda wants to impress Miss Honey with her multiplication skills.

Read the excerpt from "Flight into Yesterday.""insert excerpt"How does this excerpt help develop the central idea of the passage?- It explains the process of flying the plane.- It describes the toll the trip took on her.- It demonstrates her role as a pioneer.- It shows why the trip was so risky.

Read this excerpt from The Call of the Wild."insert excerpt"The dogs' owner in this part of the story is very different from Hal and Charles, who next take possession of the dogs, because he- feeds the dogs and organizes a predictable life.- demands that the dogs work harder and travel more.- expects that the dogs will do more than pull the sled.- hopes that the dogs will be ready to travel every day.

What needs to be included in the middle section of a personal narrative?- an interesting detail that introduces the subject of the narrative- a chart that presents a plan for writing about the subject of the narrative- some strong examples that show why the subject is important to the narrator- a conclusion that explains the effect of the subject on the narrator

Read this excerpt from The Great Fire."insert excerpt"Which statement is a theme supported by this paragraph?- In a chaotic situation, people often help others before helping themselves.- In a chaotic situation, people sometimes act without regard for others.- In a dangerous situation, people are able to look out for only themselves.- In a dangerous situation, people try to associate only with people they know.

Read the passage about the life of Clara Barton."insert passage"What additional information would be most appropriate for a student to include in a yearbook page about Clara Barton?- the injuries sustained by Clara Barton's brother- the work Clara Barton did for the War Department- the number of soldiers who died in the Civil War- the damages caused by the 1889 Johnstown Flood

Read this paragraph."Insert paragraph"Which of these predictions is best supported by the information provided?- I think Kayla will change her running routine because a new month has begun.- I think Kayla and Lily will attend a Spanish study session because Hanna is there.- I think Kayla will reward herself with extra television time because she has been successful.- I think Kayla and Lily will run as they had planned because they have established a routine.