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Choose the definition that best defines résumé.
A) Résumé: a written document that contains a summary of your work experience, including positions held at each employer, and your educational
background
Language 100
A) a written document that contains a summary of your work experience, including positions held at each employer, and your educational background
B) one of the major categories into which words are often grouped, according to their function. Adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, interjections, nouns, prepositions, pronouns, and verbs are parts
of speech in English.
C) a word that connects other words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. "And," "while," and "because" are some conjunctions.In the sentence "I was sick, so I stayed home from school," the word "so" is a conjunction that links " I was sick" with "I stayed home from school."
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Language 200Choose the definition that best defines
part of speech.
B) Part of speech: one of the major categories into which words are often grouped, according to their function. Adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, interjections, nouns, prepositions, pronouns, and verbs are parts of speech in English.
A) a written document that contains a summary of your work experience, including positions held at each employer, and your educational background
B) one of the major categories into which words are often grouped, according to their function. Adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, interjections, nouns, prepositions, pronouns, and verbs are parts
of speech in English.
C) a word that connects other words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. "And," "while," and "because" are some conjunctions.In the sentence "I was sick, so I stayed home from school," the word "so" is a conjunction that links " I was sick" with "I stayed home from school."
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Language 300Choose the definition that best defines conjunction.
C) Conjunction: a word that connects other words, phrases, clauses,
or sentences. "And," "while," and "because" are some conjunctions.In the sentence "I was sick, so I stayed home from school," the word "so" is a
conjunction that links " I was sick" with "I stayed home from school."
A) a written document that contains a summary of your work experience, including positions held at each employer, and your educational background
B) one of the major categories into which words are often grouped, according to their function. Adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, interjections, nouns, prepositions, pronouns, and verbs are parts
of speech in English.
C) a word that connects other words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. "And," "while," and "because" are some conjunctions.In the sentence "I was sick, so I stayed home from school," the word "so" is a conjunction that links " I was sick" with "I stayed home from school."
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Language 400Choose the definition that best defines present
participle.
A) Present participle: a form of a verb ending in "-ing" that either shows action going on, that an action is taking place, or that
action will happen in the future.
A) a form of a verb ending in "-ing" that either shows action going on, that an action is taking place, or that action will happen in the future.
B) in grammar, a word, phrase, or clause that functions as a noun and is placed, without a conjunction, immediately after a noun or noun equivalent that refers to the same person, place, or thing, such as "a devoted scholar" in "my mother, a devoted scholar".
C) a word that connects other words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. "And," "while," and "because" are some conjunctions.In the sentence "I was sick, so I stayed home from school," the word "so" is a conjunction that links " I was sick" with "I stayed home from school."
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Language 500Choose the definition that best defines appositive.
B) Appositive: in grammar, a word, phrase, or clause that functions as a noun and is placed, without a conjunction, immediately after a noun or noun equivalent that refers to the same person, place, or thing, such as "a devoted
scholar" in "my mother, a devoted scholar".
A) a form of a verb ending in "-ing" that either shows action going on, that an action is taking place, or that action will happen in the future.
B) in grammar, a word, phrase, or clause that functions as a noun and is placed, without a conjunction, immediately after a noun or noun equivalent that refers to the same person, place, or thing, such as "a devoted scholar" in "my mother, a devoted scholar".
C) a word that connects other words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. "And," "while," and "because" are some conjunctions.In the sentence "I was sick, so I stayed home from school," the word "so" is a conjunction that links " I was sick" with "I stayed home from school."
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Math 100Choose the definition that best defines congruent
side.
B) Congruent Side: Exactly the same size
A) Having all the sides or faces equal.Draw an equilateral triangle.
B) Exactly the same size C) A number equal to the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. The value of pi is approximately 3.1416 or 22/7.You need to use pi in a formula to find out the area of a circle.
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Math 200Choose the definition that best
defines equilateral.
A) Equilateral: Having all the sides or faces equal.
A) Having all the sides or faces equal.
Draw an equilateral triangle.
B) Exactly the same size C) A number equal to the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. The value of pi is approximately 3.1416 or 22/7.You need to use pi in a formula to find out the area of a circle.
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Math 300Choose the definition that best defines
pi.
C) Pi: A number equal to the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. The value of pi is approximately 3.1416 or 22/7.
A) Having all the sides or faces equal.
Draw an equilateral triangle.
B) Exactly the same size C) A number equal to the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. The value of pi is approximately 3.1416 or 22/7.You need to use pi in a formula to find out the area of a circle.
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Math 400
Choose the definition that best defines transitive property.
A) Transitive: A) :if a = b, and b = c, then a = c. it's a way of transferringExample: if Amanda is married to the social studies teacher, and the social studies teacher is Mark, then Amanda is married to Mark.
A) if a = b, and b = c, then a = c. it's a way of transferring
Example: if Amanda is married to the social studies teacher, and the social studies teacher is Mark, then Amanda is married to Mark.
B) Exactly the same size C) A number equal to the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. The value of pi is approximately 3.1416 or 22/7.You need to use pi in a formula to find out the area of a circle.
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Math 500Choose the definition that best defines
theoretical probability.
B) Theoretical probability: the probability that a certain outcome will occur, as determined through reasoning
or calculation
A) :if a = b, and b = c, then a = c. it's a way of transferring
Example: if Amanda is married to the social studies teacher, and the social studies teacher is Mark, then Amanda is married to Mark.
B) the probability that a certain outcome will occur, as determined through reasoning or calculation
C) A number equal to the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. The value of pi is approximately 3.1416 or 22/7.You need to use pi in a formula to find out the area of a circle.
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Science 100
C) Generalization: a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific
cases.
Choose the definition that best defines generalization.
A) Something that is absolutely true
B) the region of space surrounding a body in which another body experiences a force of gravitational attraction
C) a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.
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Science 200
A) Absolute knowledge: something that is absolutely true
Choose the definition that best defines absolute knowledge.
A) Something that is absolutely true
B) the region of space surrounding a body in which another body experiences a force of gravitational attraction
C) a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.
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Science 300 Daily Double!!!
B) Gravitational field: the region of space surrounding a body in which another body experiences a force of gravitational attraction
Choose the definition that best defines gravitational field.
A) Something that is absolutely true
B) the region of space surrounding a body in which another body experiences a force of gravitational attraction
C) a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.
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Science 400
Choose the definition that best defines disequilibrium.
B) Disequilibrium: a lack or loss of stability, balance, or equilibrium, esp. in the economy
B) a lack or loss of stability, balance, or equilibrium, esp. in the economy
C) a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.
A) A pH meter is an apparatus used to measure the acidity and alkalinity (base) of a fluid
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Science 500
Choose the definition that best defines pH meter.
A) pH meter: A pH meter is an apparatus used to measure the acidity and alkalinity (base) of a fluid
B) a lack or loss of stability, balance, or equilibrium, esp. in the economy
C) a general statement or concept obtained by inference from specific cases.
A) A pH meter is an apparatus used to measure the acidity and alkalinity (base) of a fluid
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Mystery 1: 100
A) Field of view: the area that is visible (as through an optical instrument)
ScienceChoose the definition that best defines field of view.
B) the formation or use of words whose sounds suggest the meanings of the words, such as "bang“ or "moo"
C) any surface that is set at an angle.
A) the area that is visible (as through an optical instrument)
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Mystery 1: 200
C) Slope: any surface that is set at an angle
ScienceChoose the definition that best defines slope.
B) the formation or use of words whose sounds suggest the meanings of the words, such as "bang“ or "moo"
C) any surface that is set at an angle.
A) the area that is visible (as through an optical instrument)
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Mystery 1: 300Reading
Choose the definition that best defines onomatopoeia.
B) Onomatopoeia: the formation or use of words whose sounds suggest the meanings of the words, such as "bang“ or
"moo"
B) the formation or use of words whose sounds suggest the meanings of the words, such as "bang“ or "moo"
C) any surface that is set at an angle.
A) the area that is visible (as through an optical instrument)
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Mystery 1: 400
C) Connotation: a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning. Because the word "natural" has such
good connotations, advertisers often use it to describe their products.
ReadingChoose the definition that best defines connotation.
B) the formation or use of words whose sounds suggest the meanings of the words, such as "bang“ or "moo"
C) a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning.
A) in grammar, a word or phrase that modifies another word or phrase, such as "in the country," which modifies "house" in "They own a house in the country".
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Mystery 1: 500Language
Choose the definition that best defines modifier.
A) Modifier: in grammar, a word or phrase that modifies another word or phrase, such as "in the country," which modifies "house" in "They own a house in the country".
B) the formation or use of words whose sounds suggest the meanings of the words, such as "bang“ or "moo"
C) a secondary meaning or implication of a word or expression, in addition to its primary meaning.
A) in grammar, a word or phrase that modifies another word or phrase, such as "in the country," which modifies "house" in "They own a house in the country".
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Mystery #2: 100Language
Choose the definition that best defines fragment.
B) Fragment: a broken-off or incomplete part of something or sentence
B) a broken-off or incomplete part of something or sentence
C) a triangle with two sides that are equal in length.
A) the sound of words as they show a feeling.
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Mystery #2: 200Language
Choose the definition that best defines tone.
A) Tone: the sound of words as they show a feeling.
B) a broken-off or incomplete part of something or sentence
C) a triangle with two sides that are equal in length.
A) the sound of words as they show a feeling.
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Mystery #2: 300
MathChoose the definition that best defines isosceles
triangle.
C) Isosceles triangle: a triangle with two sides that are equal in length.
B) a broken-off or incomplete part of something or sentence
C) a triangle with two sides that are equal in length.
A) the sound of words as they show a feeling.
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Mystery #2: 400Math
Choose the definition that best defines quadrant.
B) Quadrant: any of the four parts that result when an area is divided by two lines, real or imaginary, that
intersect each other at right angles.
B) any of the four parts that result when an area is divided by two lines, real or imaginary, that intersect each other at right angles.
C) any of various marine animals that have parts radiating symmetrically from the center and hard, often spiny outer body walls, such as the starfishes and sea urchins.
A) the sound of words as they show a feeling.
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C) Echinodermata: any of various marine animals that have parts radiating symmetrically from the center and hard, often spiny outer body walls, such as the starfishes and sea urchins.
Mystery #2: 500
ScienceChoose the definition that best defines Echinodermata.
B) any of the four parts that result when an area is divided by two lines, real or imaginary, that intersect each other at right angles.
C) any of various marine animals that have parts radiating symmetrically from the center and hard, often spiny outer body walls, such as the starfishes and sea urchins.
A) the sound of words as they show a feeling.
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Reading 100
A) Word Play: the witty exploitation of the meanings and ambiguities of words, especially in puns.
Choose the definition that best defines word play.B) a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning.
Example:There was a mushroom who couldn't understand why nobody invited him to their parties. He thought he was such a fungi!
C) a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event.
A) the witty exploitation of the meanings and ambiguities of words, especially in puns.
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Reading 200
C) Primary source historical document: a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study.
Choose the definition that best defines primary source historical document.
B) a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning.
Example:There was a mushroom who couldn't understand why nobody invited him to their parties. He thought he was such a fungi!
C) a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event.
A) the witty exploitation of the meanings and ambiguities of words, especially in puns.
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Reading 300
Choose the definition that best defines pun.
B) a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning. (Don’t forget about the comic)
Example:There was a mushroom who couldn't understand why nobody invited him to their parties. He thought he was such a fungi!
B) a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning.
Example:There was a mushroom who couldn't understand why nobody invited him to their parties. He thought he was such a fungi!
C) a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event.
A) the witty exploitation of the meanings and ambiguities of words, especially in puns.
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Reading 400
C) Connotation: an idea or quality that a word makes you think about in addition to its meaning a word with negative/positive connotations ▪ For many people, the word “fat” has negative
Choose the definition that best defines connotation.
B) a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning.
Example:There was a mushroom who couldn't understand why nobody invited him to their parties. He thought he was such a fungi!
C) an idea or quality that a word makes you think about in addition to its meaning
A) a person who has a lot of a particular quality and who is the perfect example of someone who has that quality — often + of ▪ Your father is the personification of kindness and generosity. [=he is very kind and generous] ▪ He is the personification of evil.
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Reading 500
A) Personification: a person who has a lot of a particular quality and who is the perfect example of someone who has that quality — often + of ▪ Your father is the personification of kindness and generosity. [=he is very kind and generous]
▪ He is the personification of evil.
Choose the definition that best defines personification.
B) a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning.
Example:There was a mushroom who couldn't understand why nobody invited him to their parties. He thought he was such a fungi!
C) an idea or quality that a word makes you think about in addition to its meaning
A) a person who has a lot of a particular quality and who is the perfect example of someone who has that quality often + or -