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- Q1
Scientists found that Mercury’s atmosphere is very hot. Venus is hot, Mars and Pluto are too cold, and their atmosphere is made up of too much carbon dioxide just like those of Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and Neptune. It is only the planet Earth whose atmosphere is made up of oxygen. Earth also receives enough light and rays from the sun that make the planet fit for life.
What can be inferred about the potential for life on Mars compared to Earth based on their atmospheric compositions?
Mars and Earth have similar chances of supporting life.
Mars is more likely to support life due to its cold atmosphere.
Mars is unsuitable for life due to its lack of sunlight.
Mars may struggle to support life because of its high carbon dioxide levels.
30s - Q2
If you were tasked with designing a mission to explore Venus, which factor from the text would be most critical to consider in your proposal?
The presence of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere.
Venus's high temperatures and carbon dioxide atmosphere.
The cold temperatures of Pluto and Mars.
The sunlight received by Earth.
30s - Q3
What is the most relevant question a student might ask while researching the atmospheres of different planets?
What are the names of all the planets in the solar system?
Which planet is the largest in the solar system?
How do carbon dioxide levels affect a planet's temperature?
Who was the first scientist to study Mars?
30s - Q4
The Man, His Son, and the Donkey
A man, his son, and their donkey were on their way to the market where it was to be sold. “Have you no more sense,” said a passerby, “than to walk along, letting your donkey without a load?” So the man put this son on the donkey, and they went on.
“You lazy, young man,” said the next person they met. “Aren’t you ashamed to ride and let your poor old father go on foot?” The man lifted off his son and got on the donkey himself. Two women passed. One said to the other “Look at that selfish old fellow, riding while his little son follows on foot!”
The man then took the boy up behind him. The next traveler they met asked the man, “Is the donkey yours?” “Yes, it’s ours.” The man said, “No one would think so from the way you use it. Why, you are better able to carry the donkey than it is to carry both of you.”
So, the man tied the donkey’s legs to a pole. Staggering under the weights, they carried it into town. There, they were greeted with much laughter. The man got angry and threw the donkey into the river. Seizing his son by the arm, they set off home.
What lesson can be drawn from the man's experience with the donkey and the reactions of the bystanders?
Donkeys are not reliable animals.
Trying to please everyone can lead to absurd situations.
It’s best to ignore what others say.
People should always follow the advice of strangers.
30s - Q5
How could the man and his son have worked together to avoid the criticism they received?
They could have asked for help from the bystanders.
They should have walked faster to reach the market.
They could have ridden the donkey together.
They could have decided to sell the donkey to someone else.
30s - Q6
If you were to rewrite the ending of the fable, what alternative solution could the man and his son choose instead of tying the donkey's legs?
They could sell the donkey immediately.
They could shout back at the bystanders.
They could abandon the donkey and walk home.
They could share the ride with the donkey carrying them both.
30s - Q7
What does the figurative language in the phrase "Time is a thief" suggest?
Time steals physical objects.
Time takes away moments we cannot get back.
Time is expensive
Time is not important.
30s - Q8
In the expression "The world is your oyster," what is the intended meaning?
The world is filled with valuable opportunities.
Traveling is best done by sea.
The world is unwelcoming.
Oysters are difficult to find
30s - Q9
When discussing the phrase "Her smile was a ray of sunshine," what figurative language skill would enhance group understanding?
Analyzing the literal meaning of each word.
Ignoring the phrase as irrelevant.
Exploring how the comparison relates to the character's personality.
Focusing solely on synonyms for "smile."
30s - Q10
What does the metaphor "He has a heart of stone" imply about the person?
He is physically strong.
He is stubborn and inflexible.
He is very kind and generous.
He is emotionally cold and unfeeling.
30s - Q11
If you were to use the simile "Her voice was music to his ears," what creative interpretation could you draw about their relationship?
Her voice is annoying.
She plays a musical instrument.
They often sing together.
He finds comfort and joy in her words.
30s - Q12
Which conjunction best completes the sentence? I wanted to go for a walk, ______ it started raining.
so
but
and
or
30s - Q13
Which conjunction should be used in the following sentence? She enjoys painting, ______ she also loves to draw.
nor
for
but
and
30s - Q14
Select the correct conjunction to complete the sentence:______ the weather was bad, we decided to stay indoors.
Although
Because
Yet
So
30s - Q15
Which pair of conjunctions correctly completes the sentence?______ he is talented, he still needs to practice regularly.
Neither / nor
Both / and
Either / or
Not only / but also
30s