[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down through families. Children gain these traits from their parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment. Children do not inherit their parents' acquired traits.

Question:
Is the following trait inherited or acquired?
Sophie can fly an airplane.

0. acquired
1. inherited

[Assistant]
People are not born knowing how to fly an airplane. Instead, some people learn how to fly airplanes. So, flying an airplane is an acquired trait.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
All organisms have pieces of hereditary material called genes, which are passed from parents to offspring. Genes contain instructions for building the parts of an organism. An organism's genes affect its observable traits, including its appearance, its behavior, and which diseases it may have. Genes may have different alleles, or forms, that can cause different versions of a trait.
For example, flower color is a trait in pea plants. The gene for this trait has two possible alleles. Each allele is represented by an uppercase or lowercase letter. The allele F is for purple flowers, and the allele f is for white flowers. Each pea plant has two alleles for the flower color geneone allele inherited from each parent.
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. So, a pea plant may have a genotype of FF, Ff, or ff for the flower color gene.
An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait, which depends on the organism's combination of alleles. A pea plant may have a phenotype of purple flowers or white flowers for the flower color trait.
Some traits, like flower color in pea plants, are controlled by a single gene. Most plants and animals have a genotype made up of two alleles for these traits. These two alleles determine whether an organism is homozygous or heterozygous for the gene.
An organism with two identical alleles for a gene is homozygous for that gene. A pea plant with the genotype FF or ff is homozygous for the flower color gene.
An organism with two different alleles for a gene is heterozygous for that gene. A pea plant with the genotype Ff is heterozygous for the flower color gene.
The types of alleles in an organism's genotype determine the organism's phenotype. Some alleles have types called dominant and recessive. These two types can cause different versions of a trait to appear as the organism's phenotype.
A dominant allele causes its version of the trait to appear even when the organism also has a recessive allele for the gene. In pea plants, the F allele, which causes purple flowers, is dominant over the f allele. A pea plant with at least one F allele will have the F allele's version of the flower color trait. So, a plant with the genotype FF or Ff will have purple flowers.
A recessive allele causes its version of the trait to appear only when the organism does not have any dominant alleles for the gene. In pea plants, the f allele, which causes white flowers, is recessive to the F allele. A pea plant with only f alleles will have the f allele's version of the flower color trait. So, a plant with the genotype ff will have white flowers.

Question:
Based on this information, what is Roy's phenotype for the Marfan syndrome trait?

0. having Marfan syndrome
1. not having Marfan syndrome

[Assistant]
Roy's genotype for the Marfan syndrome gene is mm. Roy's genotype of mm has only m alleles. The m allele is for not having Marfan syndrome. So, Roy's phenotype for the Marfan syndrome trait must be not having Marfan syndrome.
To check this answer, consider whether Roy's alleles are dominant or recessive. The allele for having Marfan syndrome (M) is dominant over the allele for not having Marfan syndrome (m). This means M is a dominant allele, and m is a recessive allele.
Roy's genotype of mm has only recessive alleles. An organism with only recessive alleles for a gene will have the recessive allele's version of the trait. So, Roy's phenotype for the Marfan syndrome trait must be not having Marfan syndrome.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
All solids, liquids, and gases are made of matter. Matter is made up of tiny particles that are always moving. The energy from the motion of these particles is called thermal energy.
Temperature measures how hot or cold matter is. If the particles in matter move faster, the temperature goes up. The matter now has both more thermal energy and a higher temperature.

Question:
Which object has the most thermal energy?

0. a plate of spaghetti at a temperature of 52C
1. a plate of spaghetti at a temperature of 35C
2. a plate of spaghetti at a temperature of 49C

[Assistant]
All three plates of spaghetti have the same mass but different temperatures. Since the 52C plate of spaghetti is the hottest, it has the most thermal energy.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
The atmosphere is the layer of air that surrounds Earth. Both weather and climate tell you about the atmosphere.
Weather is what the atmosphere is like at a certain place and time. Weather can change quickly. For example, the temperature outside your house might get higher throughout the day.
Climate is the pattern of weather in a certain place. For example, summer temperatures in New York are usually higher than winter temperatures.

Question:
Does this passage describe the weather or the climate?
While at the park today, Sam noticed that the wind was coming from the southwest.

0. climate
1. weather

[Assistant]
Read the text carefully.
While at the park today, Sam noticed that the wind was coming from the southwest.
This passage tells you about the wind direction at the park today. It describes the atmosphere at a certain place and time. So, this passage describes the weather.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Mass is a measurement of how much matter something contains.
There are many different units of mass. When you are using metric units, mass may be written with units of grams or kilograms.
There are 1,000 grams in 1 kilogram. So, 1 gram is much less than 1 kilogram.
A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram, while a textbook has a mass of about 1 kilogram.

Question:
What is the mass of a full box of cereal?

0. 495 grams
1. 495 kilograms

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the mass of a full box of cereal is 495 grams.
495 kilograms is too heavy.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
An object's speed tells you how fast the object is moving. Speed depends on both distance and time.
Distance tells you how far the object has moved. One unit used to measure distance is the kilometer.
Time tells you how long the object has spent moving. One unit used to measure time is the hour.
Think about objects moving for the same amount of time. The object that is moving the slowest will go the shortest distance in that time. It is moving at the lowest speed.

Question:
Compare the motion of three ships. Which ship was moving at the lowest speed?

0. a ship that moved 145kilometers west in 10hours
1. a ship that moved 340kilometers west in 10hours
2. a ship that moved 330kilometers east in 10hours

[Assistant]
Look at the distance each ship moved and the time it took to move that distance. The direction each ship moved does not affect its speed.
Notice that each ship moved for 10 hours. The ship that moved 145 kilometers moved the shortest distance in that time. So, that ship must have moved at the lowest speed.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
When writing, make sure to avoid vague pronoun references. A vague pronoun reference occurs when a pronoun could refer to more than one possible antecedent.
When Lisa and Kim finally landed, she breathed a sigh of relief.
The pronoun she could refer to either Lisa or Kim, so the meaning of the sentence is unclear.
Vague pronoun references can be corrected in one of two ways:
1. Replace the pronoun with its correct antecedent:
When Lisa and Kim finally landed, Lisa breathed a sigh of relief.
2. Rewrite the sentence:
Lisa breathed a sigh of relief when she and Kim finally landed.
A vague pronoun reference also occurs when they, them, their, theirs, it, or its is used without its antecedent.
They say that this nail polish dries in less than five minutes.
The pronoun they is used without its antecedent, so the meaning of the sentence is unclear.
This problem can be fixed by replacing the pronoun with its missing antecedent.
The advertisements say that this nail polish dries in less than five minutes.

Question:
Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference?

0. According to Beth, Willie Mays hit 660 career home runs, although Joe DiMaggio had a higher batting average. She said that he is her favorite player.
1. According to Beth, Willie Mays hit 660 career home runs, although Joe DiMaggio had a higher batting average. She said that Mays is her favorite player.

[Assistant]
The second answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun he could refer to Joe Di Maggio or Willie Mays.
The first answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. He has been replaced with Mays.
According to Beth, Willie Mays hit 660 career home runs, although Joe DiMaggio had a higher batting average. She said that Mays is her favorite player.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
An object's speed tells you how fast the object is moving. Speed depends on both distance and time.
Distance tells you how far the object has moved. One unit used to measure distance is the mile.
Time tells you how long the object has spent moving. One unit used to measure time is the hour.
Think about objects moving for the same amount of time. The object that is moving the fastest will go the farthest distance in that time. It is moving at the highest speed.

Question:
Compare the motion of three ducks. Which duck was moving at the highest speed?

0. a duck that moved 230miles east in 5hours
1. a duck that moved 225miles west in 5hours
2. a duck that moved 255miles east in 5hours

[Assistant]
Look at the distance each duck moved and the time it took to move that distance. The direction each duck moved does not affect its speed.
Notice that each duck moved for 5 hours. The duck that moved 255 miles moved the farthest distance in that time. So, that duck must have moved at the highest speed.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Volume is a measurement of how much space something takes up.
There are many different units of volume. When you are using metric units, volume may be written in units of milliliters or liters.
There are 1,000 milliliters in 1 liter. So, 1 milliliter is much less than 1 liter.
A raindrop has a volume of about 20 milliliters, while a large soda bottle has a volume of 2 liters. The flask shown here measures volumes up to 500 milliliters.

Question:
What is the volume of a water balloon?

0. 585 milliliters
1. 585 liters

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the volume of a water balloon is 585 milliliters.
585 liters is too much.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
The atmosphere is the layer of air that surrounds Earth. Both weather and climate tell you about the atmosphere.
Weather is what the atmosphere is like at a certain place and time. Weather can change quickly. For example, the temperature outside your house might get higher throughout the day.
Climate is the pattern of weather in a certain place. For example, summer temperatures in New York are usually higher than winter temperatures.

Question:
Does this passage describe the weather or the climate?
Morning clouds usually clear up by noon where Judith lives.

0. weather
1. climate

[Assistant]
Read the text carefully.
Morning clouds usually clear up by noon where Judith lives.
This passage tells you about the usual pattern of clouds where Judith lives. It does not describe what the weather is like on a particular day. So, this passage describes the climate.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. They can make writing more expressive.
A metaphor compares two things that are not actually alike without using like or as.
The snow formed a blanket over the town.

Question:
What does the metaphor in this text suggest?
Trudy felt a roller coaster of emotions when she heard the news.

0. Trudy had varied feelings.
1. Trudy felt delighted about the news.

[Assistant]
The text uses a metaphor, comparing two things that are not actually alike without using like or as.
The metaphor Trudy felt a roller coaster of emotions suggests that Trudy had varied feelings. A roller coaster has a dramatic mix of ups and downs, and so do Trudy's feelings.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. They can make writing more expressive.
A euphemism is a polite or indirect expression that is used to de-emphasize an unpleasant topic.
The head of Human Resources would never refer to firing people, only to laying them off.
Hyperbole is an obvious exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally.
I ate so much that I think I might explode!
An oxymoron is a joining of two seemingly contradictory terms.
Some reviewers are calling this book a new classic.
A paradox is a statement that might at first appear to be contradictory, but that may in fact contain some truth.
Always expect the unexpected.

Question:
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
Michelle and Raymond had met before through mutual friends, but they had never been alone together until their first date.

0. oxymoron
1. euphemism

[Assistant]
The text uses an oxymoron, a joining of two seemingly contradictory terms.
Alone together is a contradiction, because being alone means by yourself, but together means with someone else.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
When you are using customary units, length may be written with units of inches, feet, yards, or miles.
There are 12 inches in 1 foot, and 3 feet in 1 yard. There are 5,280 feet in 1 mile.
A football is about 1 foot long. A football field is 100 yards long.

Question:
How long is a passenger airplane?

0. 200 miles
1. 200 inches
2. 200 yards
3. 200 feet

[Assistant]
The best estimate for the length of a passenger airplane is 200 feet.
200 inches is too short. 200 yards and 200 miles are too long.
Therefore my final answer is: 3


[User]
Matter is made of tiny particles called atoms. Atoms are always moving.
The energy of moving atoms is called thermal energy. The total amount of thermal energy in matter depends on three things: the type of matter, the amount of matter, and how fast the atoms are moving.
Temperature measures how hot or cold matter is. If the atoms in matter move faster, the temperature goes up. The matter now has both more thermal energy and a higher temperature.
What happens if the amount of matter changes? A 2-kilogram brick at 70F has twice as much thermal energy as a 1-kilogram brick at 70F. The two bricks have the same temperature, but the larger brick has twice as many atoms. So, it has twice as much thermal energy.

Question:
Which orange has a higher temperature?

0. the orange with more thermal energy
1. the orange with less thermal energy

[Assistant]
The two oranges are made of the same material and have the same mass. So, the orange with more thermal energy has a higher temperature.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Matter is made of very small particles called atoms. Atoms can be linked together by chemical bonds. When two or more atoms link together, they form a molecule.
In a chemical change, the chemical bonds in the molecules break. The atoms then link together to form new molecules. The types of molecules in matter before and after a chemical change are always different.
Burning a piece of paper is a chemical change. As paper burns, paper molecules react with oxygen molecules in the air. This reaction breaks the chemical bonds in the molecules. The atoms then relink and form different molecules. For example, carbon dioxide molecules are created when paper burns.
In a physical change, chemical bonds do not break. The types of molecules in matter before and after a physical change are always the same.
A change of state is a type of physical change. For example, water vaporizing is a physical change. Liquid water and water vapor are made of the same type of matter: water.

Question:
Complete the sentence.
Sanding a piece of wood is a ().

0. chemical change
1. physical change

[Assistant]
Sanding a piece of wood is a physical change. The wood becomes smoother, but it is still made of the same type of matter.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down through families. Children gain these traits from their parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment. Children do not inherit their parents' acquired traits.

Question:
Is the following trait inherited or acquired?
Mitch plays baseball.

0. acquired
1. inherited

[Assistant]
People are not born knowing how to play baseball. Instead, some people learn how to play baseball. Playing the sport takes practice. So, playing baseball is an acquired trait.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
All organisms have pieces of hereditary material called genes, which are passed from parents to offspring. Genes contain instructions for building the parts of an organism. An organism's genes affect its observable traits, including its appearance, its behavior, and which diseases it may have. Genes may have different alleles, or forms, that can cause different versions of a trait.
For example, flower color is a trait in pea plants. The gene for this trait has two possible alleles. Each allele is represented by an uppercase or lowercase letter. The allele F is for purple flowers, and the allele f is for white flowers. Each pea plant has two alleles for the flower color geneone allele inherited from each parent.
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. So, a pea plant may have a genotype of FF, Ff, or ff for the flower color gene.
An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait, which depends on the organism's combination of alleles. A pea plant may have a phenotype of purple flowers or white flowers for the flower color trait.
Some traits, like flower color in pea plants, are controlled by a single gene. Most plants and animals have a genotype made up of two alleles for these traits. These two alleles determine whether an organism is homozygous or heterozygous for the gene.
An organism with two identical alleles for a gene is homozygous for that gene. A pea plant with the genotype FF or ff is homozygous for the flower color gene.
An organism with two different alleles for a gene is heterozygous for that gene. A pea plant with the genotype Ff is heterozygous for the flower color gene.
The types of alleles in an organism's genotype determine the organism's phenotype. Some alleles have types called dominant and recessive. These two types can cause different versions of a trait to appear as the organism's phenotype.
A dominant allele causes its version of the trait to appear even when the organism also has a recessive allele for the gene. In pea plants, the F allele, which causes purple flowers, is dominant over the f allele. A pea plant with at least one F allele will have the F allele's version of the flower color trait. So, a plant with the genotype FF or Ff will have purple flowers.
A recessive allele causes its version of the trait to appear only when the organism does not have any dominant alleles for the gene. In pea plants, the f allele, which causes white flowers, is recessive to the F allele. A pea plant with only f alleles will have the f allele's version of the flower color trait. So, a plant with the genotype ff will have white flowers.

Question:
Based on this information, what is Jinx's phenotype for the fur type trait?

0. straight fur
1. curly fur

[Assistant]
You need to determine Jinx's phenotype for the fur type trait. First, consider the alleles in Jinx's genotype for the fur type gene. Then, decide whether these alleles are dominant or recessive.
The allele for straight fur (F) is dominant over the allele for curly fur (f). This means F is a dominant allele, and f is a recessive allele.
Jinx's genotype of Ff has one dominant allele and one recessive allele. An organism with at least one dominant allele for a gene will have the dominant allele's version of the trait. So, Jinx's phenotype for the fur type trait must be straight fur.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.
The band I'm in has been rehearsing daily because we have a concert in two weeks.
A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.
Rehearsing daily because we have a concert in two weeks.
This fragment is missing a subject. It doesn't tell who is rehearsing.
The band I'm in.
This fragment is missing a verb. It doesn't tell what the band I'm in is doing.
Because we have a concert in two weeks.
This fragment is missing an independent clause. It doesn't tell what happened because of the concert.

Question:
Is this a sentence fragment?
The number of tornadoes recorded in the United States over the past few decades.

0. yes
1. no

[Assistant]
This is a sentence fragment. It does not express a complete thought.
The number of tornadoes recorded in the United States over the past few decades.
Here is one way to fix the sentence fragment:
The number of tornadoes recorded in the United States over the past few decades has not increased.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
A letter starts with a greeting and ends with a closing. For each one, capitalize the first word and end with a comma. You should also capitalize proper nouns, such as Aunt Sue.
Dear Aunt Sue,
I'm glad you could come to my party, and
thank you for the birthday gift. I could not have
asked for a better one! Every time I see it, I think
of you.
With love,
Rory

Question:
Which closing is correct for a letter?

0. yours truly,
Bill
1. Yours truly,
Bill

[Assistant]
The second closing is correct:
Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Formal writing is used for essays, business letters, and reports. The following types of informal language should be avoided in formal writing:
Type | Examples
slang | cool, awesome
idioms | knock your socks off
conversational language | gonna, kinda, yeah
abbreviated language | ASAP, FYI
overly simple or imprecise language | he got some stuff at the store
contractions | can't, won't
Contractions are not as informal as the other types, but they should be used sparingly in formal writing.
Compare the following sentences. The first is informal. The second is formal.
Informal: Yeah, ostriches can't fly, but they're awesome runners.
Formal: Though ostriches are flightless, they are remarkably adept runners.

Question:
Which sentence is more formal?

0. Alice Harmon is an excellent reporter, so it came as no surprise when her work was nominated for an award.
1. Alice Harmon is an ace reporter, so it was not surprising that she was nominated for an award.

[Assistant]
The second sentence is less formal. You can tell because it uses slang (ace).
The first sentence uses formal language in place of the slang, so it is more formal overall.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down from biological parents to their offspring through genes. Genes are pieces of hereditary material that contain the instructions that affect inherited traits. Offspring receive their genes, and therefore gain their inherited traits, from their biological parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment. Parents do not pass acquired traits down to their offspring.

Question:
What information supports the conclusion that Neil acquired this trait?

0. Neil learned history by reading.
1. Neil is most interested in American history.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
All organisms have pieces of hereditary material called genes, which are passed from parents to offspring. Genes contain instructions for building the parts of an organism. An organism's genes affect its observable traits, including its appearance, its behavior, and which diseases it may have. Genes may have different alleles, or forms, that can cause different versions of a trait.
For example, flower color is a trait in pea plants. The gene for this trait has two possible alleles. Each allele is represented by an uppercase or lowercase letter. The allele F is for purple flowers, and the allele f is for white flowers. Each pea plant has two alleles for the flower color geneone allele inherited from each parent.
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. So, a pea plant may have a genotype of FF, Ff, or ff for the flower color gene.
An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait, which depends on the organism's combination of alleles. A pea plant may have a phenotype of purple flowers or white flowers for the flower color trait.
Some traits, like flower color in pea plants, are controlled by a single gene. Most plants and animals have a genotype made up of two alleles for these traits. These two alleles determine whether an organism is homozygous or heterozygous for the gene.
An organism with two identical alleles for a gene is homozygous for that gene. A pea plant with the genotype FF or ff is homozygous for the flower color gene.
An organism with two different alleles for a gene is heterozygous for that gene. A pea plant with the genotype Ff is heterozygous for the flower color gene.
The types of alleles in an organism's genotype determine the organism's phenotype. Some alleles have types called dominant and recessive. These two types can cause different versions of a trait to appear as the organism's phenotype.
A dominant allele causes its version of the trait to appear even when the organism also has a recessive allele for the gene. In pea plants, the F allele, which causes purple flowers, is dominant over the f allele. A pea plant with at least one F allele will have the F allele's version of the flower color trait. So, a plant with the genotype FF or Ff will have purple flowers.
A recessive allele causes its version of the trait to appear only when the organism does not have any dominant alleles for the gene. In pea plants, the f allele, which causes white flowers, is recessive to the F allele. A pea plant with only f alleles will have the f allele's version of the flower color trait. So, a plant with the genotype ff will have white flowers.

Question:
Based on this information, what is this plant's phenotype for the fruit texture trait?

0. bumpy fruit
1. smooth fruit

[Assistant]
The cucumber plant's genotype for the fruit texture gene is ff. The cucumber plant's genotype of ff has only f alleles. The f allele is for smooth fruit. So, the cucumber plant's phenotype for the fruit texture trait must be smooth fruit.
To check this answer, consider whether the cucumber plant's alleles are dominant or recessive. The allele for smooth fruit (f) is recessive to the allele for bumpy fruit (F). This means F is a dominant allele, and f is a recessive allele.
The cucumber plant's genotype of ff has only recessive alleles. An organism with only recessive alleles for a gene will have the recessive allele's version of the trait. So, the cucumber plant's phenotype for the fruit texture trait must be smooth fruit.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Words change in meaning when speakers begin using them in new ways. For example, the word peruse once only meant to examine in detail, but it's now also commonly used to mean to look through in a casual manner.
When a word changes in meaning, its correct usage is often debated. Although a newer sense of the word may be more commonly used, many people consider a word's traditional definition to be the correct usage. Being able to distinguish the different uses of a word can help you use it appropriately for different audiences.
Britney perused her notes, carefully preparing for her exam.
The traditional usage above is considered more standard.
David perused the magazine, absentmindedly flipping through the pages.
The nontraditional usage above is now commonly used, but traditional style guides generally advise against it.

Question:
Which text uses the word factoid in its traditional sense?

0. Oscar subscribed to an online newsletter about African wildlife; he enjoyed receiving daily factoids about the wild animals' natural habitats and behavior.
1. Oscar seemed to know a lot about African wildlife, but it turned out that his knowledge was mostly based on factoids gleaned from unreliable websites.

[Assistant]
The second text uses factoid in its traditional sense: something made up presented as a true fact.
Oscar seemed to know a lot about African wildlife, but it turned out that his knowledge was mostly based on factoids gleaned from unreliable websites.
The first text uses factoid in its nontraditional sense: a trivial but true fact.
Oscar subscribed to an online newsletter about African wildlife; he enjoyed receiving daily factoids about the wild animals' natural habitats and behavior.
Most style guides recommend to use the traditional sense of the word factoid because it is considered more standard.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down through families. Children gain these traits from their parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment.

Question:
What information supports the conclusion that Jennifer inherited this trait?

0. Jennifer and her mother both wear their hair in braids.
1. Jennifer's parents have red hair. They passed down this trait to Jennifer.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Every object is made of one or more materials. A material is a type of matter. Wood, glass, metal, and plastic are common materials.
A material has different properties. A material's properties tell you how it looks, feels, tastes, or smells.

Question:
Which is scratchier?

0. metal flute
1. sandpaper

[Assistant]
Scratchy is a property. A scratchy material is rough and itchy against your skin.
Look at each picture, one at a time. Imagine touching the material shown in each picture.
Of the choices, the sandpaper is scratchier. If you touch a piece of sandpaper, it will feel rough and itchy.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Question:
Select the activity that doesn't belong.

0. sweep
1. scrub
2. swing
3. wipe

[Assistant]
Swing doesn't belong.
Sweep, wipe, and scrub all name ways to clean.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
All organisms have pieces of hereditary material called genes, which are passed from parents to offspring. Genes contain instructions for building the parts of an organism. An organism's genes affect its observable traits, including its appearance, its behavior, and which diseases it may have. Genes may have different alleles, or forms, that can cause different versions of a trait.
For example, flower color is a trait in pea plants. The gene for this trait has two possible alleles. Each allele is represented by an uppercase or lowercase letter. The allele F is for purple flowers, and the allele f is for white flowers. Each pea plant has two alleles for the flower color geneone allele inherited from each parent.
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. So, a pea plant may have a genotype of FF, Ff, or ff for the flower color gene.
An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait, which depends on the organism's combination of alleles. A pea plant may have a phenotype of purple flowers or white flowers for the flower color trait.

Question:
Based on this information, what is Admiral's genotype for the body color gene?

0. a gray body
1. BB

[Assistant]
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. Admiral has two alleles for a gray body (B). So, Admiral's genotype for the body color gene is BB.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
An object's speed tells you how fast the object is moving. Speed depends on both distance and time.
Distance tells you how far the object has moved. One unit used to measure distance is the kilometer.
Time tells you how long the object has spent moving. One unit used to measure time is the hour.
Think about objects moving for the same amount of time. The object that is moving the slowest will go the shortest distance in that time. It is moving at the lowest speed.

Question:
Compare the motion of three motorboats. Which motorboat was moving at the lowest speed?

0. a motorboat that moved 140kilometers east in 5hours
1. a motorboat that moved 235kilometers west in 5hours
2. a motorboat that moved 205kilometers west in 5hours

[Assistant]
Look at the distance each motorboat moved and the time it took to move that distance. The direction each motorboat moved does not affect its speed.
Notice that each motorboat moved for 5 hours. The motorboat that moved 140 kilometers moved the shortest distance in that time. So, that motorboat must have moved at the lowest speed.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
When you are using metric units, length can be written with units of millimeters, centimeters, meters, or kilometers. One meter contains 100 centimeters or 1,000 millimeters. So, 1 meter is larger than 1 centimeter, and 1 centimeter is larger than 1 millimeter.
The tip of the pencil shown here is only 1 millimeter wide, but the pencil is about 16 centimeters long.
A red fox is about 1 meter long. The Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia is about 1,000 meters, or 1 kilometer, in length.

Question:
How long is a parking space?

0. 8 centimeters
1. 8 kilometers
2. 8 meters
3. 8 millimeters

[Assistant]
The best estimate for the length of a parking space is 8 meters.
8 millimeters and 8 centimeters are too short. 8 kilometers is too long.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. They can make writing more expressive.
An allusion is a brief reference to something or someone well known, often from history or literature.
"I'd better get home before I turn into a pumpkin!" Lila remarked.

Question:
What does the allusion in this text suggest?
When Diana claimed she had loaded the dishwasher before turning on Dancing with the Stars, her mother replied, "Your nose is growing!"

0. Diana was trustworthy.
1. Diana was lying.

[Assistant]
The text uses an allusion, a brief reference to someone or something well known.
The allusion nose is growing suggests that Diana was lying. In the story of Pinocchio, when Pinocchio lies, his nose grows longer.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
A pure substance is made of only one type of matter.
A mixture is made of two or more types of matter mixed together.

Question:
Select the mixture.

0. sugar
1. yogurt

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down through families. Children gain these traits from their parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment. Children do not inherit their parents' acquired traits.

Question:
Is the following trait inherited or acquired?
Haley is good at knitting hats.

0. acquired
1. inherited

[Assistant]
People are not born knowing how to knit. Instead, many people learn how to knit. Knitting well takes practice. So, knitting well is an acquired trait.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
All living things need food and water. Water helps living things break down food and remove waste. Food gives living things energy. Living things use this energy to grow and change. All living things grow and change during their lives.
All living things sense changes in the world around them. Living things might sense changes by seeing, smelling, hearing, or feeling. Living things can respond to the changes they sense.

Question:
Select the living thing.

0. hockey puck
1. cane toad

[Assistant]
A hockey puck is not a living thing.
Hockey pucks do not have all of the traits of living things. They do not grow or respond to the world around them. They do not need food or water.
A cane toad is a living thing.
Cane toads grow and respond to the world around them. They need food and water.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down through families. Children gain these traits from their parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment.

Question:
What information supports the conclusion that Megan inherited this trait?

0. Megan and her father both have dark hair.
1. Megan's parents have dark skin. They passed down this trait to Megan.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
All organisms have pieces of hereditary material called genes, which are passed from parents to offspring. Genes contain instructions for building the parts of an organism. An organism's genes affect its observable traits, including its appearance, its behavior, and which diseases it may have. Genes may have different alleles, or forms, that can cause different versions of a trait.
For example, flower color is a trait in pea plants. The gene for this trait has two possible alleles. Each allele is represented by an uppercase or lowercase letter. The allele F is for purple flowers, and the allele f is for white flowers. Each pea plant has two alleles for the flower color geneone allele inherited from each parent.
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. So, a pea plant may have a genotype of FF, Ff, or ff for the flower color gene.
An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait, which depends on the organism's combination of alleles. A pea plant may have a phenotype of purple flowers or white flowers for the flower color trait.
Some traits, like flower color in pea plants, are controlled by a single gene. Most plants and animals have a genotype made up of two alleles for these traits. These two alleles determine whether an organism is homozygous or heterozygous for the gene.
An organism with two identical alleles for a gene is homozygous for that gene. A pea plant with the genotype FF or ff is homozygous for the flower color gene.
An organism with two different alleles for a gene is heterozygous for that gene. A pea plant with the genotype Ff is heterozygous for the flower color gene.
The types of alleles in an organism's genotype determine the organism's phenotype. Some alleles have types called dominant and recessive. These two types can cause different versions of a trait to appear as the organism's phenotype.
A dominant allele causes its version of the trait to appear even when the organism also has a recessive allele for the gene. In pea plants, the F allele, which causes purple flowers, is dominant over the f allele. A pea plant with at least one F allele will have the F allele's version of the flower color trait. So, a plant with the genotype FF or Ff will have purple flowers.
A recessive allele causes its version of the trait to appear only when the organism does not have any dominant alleles for the gene. In pea plants, the f allele, which causes white flowers, is recessive to the F allele. A pea plant with only f alleles will have the f allele's version of the flower color trait. So, a plant with the genotype ff will have white flowers.

Question:
Based on this information, what is Toffee's phenotype for the body hair trait?

0. a hairy body
1. a hairless body

[Assistant]
Toffee's genotype for the body hair gene is bb. Toffee's genotype of bb has only b alleles. The b allele is for a hairless body. So, Toffee's phenotype for the body hair trait must be a hairless body.
To check this answer, consider whether Toffee's alleles are dominant or recessive. The allele for a hairy body (B) is dominant over the allele for a hairless body (b). This means B is a dominant allele, and b is a recessive allele.
Toffee's genotype of bb has only recessive alleles. An organism with only recessive alleles for a gene will have the recessive allele's version of the trait. So, Toffee's phenotype for the body hair trait must be a hairless body.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
There are four kinds of sentences.
A declarative sentence is a statement. It tells about something. A declarative sentence always ends with a period.
I have an older brother and a younger sister.
An interrogative sentence is a question. It asks something. An interrogative sentence always ends with a question mark.
How tall are you?
An imperative sentence is a command. It makes a request or tells someone to do something. An imperative sentence usually ends with a period. If the command shows strong feeling, it ends with an exclamation point.
Read the first chapter by next week.
Look out for that car!
An exclamatory sentence is like a statement, but it shows surprise or strong feeling. An exclamatory sentence always ends with an exclamation point.
Some whales are over ninety feet long!
I can't wait until tomorrow!

Question:
What kind of sentence is this?
I can't believe settlers went over that mountain without cars!

0. interrogative
1. exclamatory

[Assistant]
The sentence tells about something, but it shows surprise and ends with an exclamation point. It is an exclamatory sentence.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Present tense verbs tell you about something that is happening now.
Most present-tense verbs are regular. They have no ending, or they end in -s or -es.
Two verbs are irregular in the present tense, to be and to have. You must remember their forms.
Past tense verbs tell you about something that has already happened.
Most past-tense verbs are regular. They end in -ed.
Some verbs are irregular in the past tense. You must remember their past-tense forms.
Future tense verbs tell you about something that is going to happen.
All future-tense verbs use the word will.
Present | Past | Future
walk, walks | walked | will walk
go, goes | went | will go

Question:
Which tense does the sentence use?
Dan will dust off the shelf with a rag.

0. future tense
1. past tense
2. present tense

[Assistant]
The sentence is in future tense. You can tell because it uses will before the main verb, dust. The verb tells you about something that is going to happen.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
All organisms have pieces of hereditary material called genes, which are passed from parents to offspring. Genes contain instructions for building the parts of an organism. An organism's genes affect its observable traits, including its appearance, its behavior, and which diseases it may have. Genes may have different alleles, or forms, that can cause different versions of a trait.
For example, flower color is a trait in pea plants. The gene for this trait has two possible alleles. Each allele is represented by an uppercase or lowercase letter. The allele F is for purple flowers, and the allele f is for white flowers. Each pea plant has two alleles for the flower color geneone allele inherited from each parent.
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. So, a pea plant may have a genotype of FF, Ff, or ff for the flower color gene.
An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait, which depends on the organism's combination of alleles. A pea plant may have a phenotype of purple flowers or white flowers for the flower color trait.

Question:
Based on this information, what is this pea plant's genotype for the flower position gene?

0. axial flowers
1. FF

[Assistant]
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. The pea plant has two alleles for axial flowers (F). So, the plant's genotype for the flower position gene is FF.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
An object's speed tells you how fast the object is moving. Speed depends on both distance and time.
Distance tells you how far the object has moved. One unit used to measure distance is the kilometer.
Time tells you how long the object has spent moving. One unit used to measure time is the hour.
Think about objects moving for the same amount of time. The object that is moving the fastest will go the farthest distance in that time. It is moving at the highest speed.

Question:
Compare the motion of three sailboats. Which sailboat was moving at the highest speed?

0. a sailboat that moved 35kilometers west in 5hours
1. a sailboat that moved 90kilometers west in 5hours
2. a sailboat that moved 55kilometers east in 5hours

[Assistant]
Look at the distance each sailboat moved and the time it took to move that distance. The direction each sailboat moved does not affect its speed.
Notice that each sailboat moved for 5 hours. The sailboat that moved 90 kilometers moved the farthest distance in that time. So, that sailboat must have moved at the highest speed.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
A chemical change occurs when new substances are formed from existing substances. This process is called a chemical reaction.
In a chemical reaction, one or more substances change into one or more different substances. During the reaction, the atoms of the original substances are rearranged to form other substances.
The original substances in a chemical reaction are called reactants. These substances react, or go through a chemical change.
The substances that are formed in a chemical reaction are called products. These substances are produced by the chemical reaction.
So, in a chemical reaction, reactants go through a chemical change to form products.

Question:
Complete the sentence.
In this chemical reaction, carbon dioxide is a ().

0. reactant
1. product

[Assistant]
Read the underlined text carefully. Look for information about what happens to carbon dioxide in this chemical reaction.
Gasoline provides the energy that powers many car engines. In an engine, gasoline and oxygen are mixed together and burned, creating carbon dioxide gas and water vapor. This process releases energy that the engine uses to turn the wheels, making the car move.
The underlined text tells you that carbon dioxide forms when gasoline combines with oxygen. Because carbon dioxide is produced by this chemical reaction, carbon dioxide is a product.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Question:
Is the following statement true or false?
The cytoplasm of an animal cell is made mostly of water.

0. false
1. true

[Assistant]
The cytoplasm of an animal cell is made mostly of water.
This statement is true. All cells have cytoplasm. The cytoplasm has many cell parts inside it, but it is made mostly of water.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
A letter starts with a greeting and ends with a closing. For each one, capitalize the first word and end with a comma. You should also capitalize proper nouns, such as Aunt Sue.
Dear Aunt Sue,
I'm glad you could come to my party, and
thank you for the birthday gift. I could not have
asked for a better one! Every time I see it, I think
of you.
With love,
Rory

Question:
Which greeting is correct for a letter?

0. dear Ms. Chang,
1. Dear Ms. Chang,

[Assistant]
The second greeting is correct:
Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma. Ms. Chang is capitalized because it is a proper noun.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
When writing, make sure to avoid vague pronoun references. A vague pronoun reference occurs when a pronoun could refer to more than one possible antecedent.
When Lisa and Kim finally landed, she breathed a sigh of relief.
The pronoun she could refer to either Lisa or Kim, so the meaning of the sentence is unclear.
Vague pronoun references can be corrected in one of two ways:
1. Replace the pronoun with its correct antecedent:
When Lisa and Kim finally landed, Lisa breathed a sigh of relief.
2. Rewrite the sentence:
Lisa breathed a sigh of relief when she and Kim finally landed.
A vague pronoun reference also occurs when they, them, their, theirs, it, or its is used without its antecedent.
They say that this nail polish dries in less than five minutes.
The pronoun they is used without its antecedent, so the meaning of the sentence is unclear.
This problem can be fixed by replacing the pronoun with its missing antecedent.
The advertisements say that this nail polish dries in less than five minutes.

Question:
Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference?

0. Whenever the Duncans visit Florida, they see their relatives.
1. The Duncans see their relatives whenever they visit Florida.

[Assistant]
The first answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun they could refer to the Duncans or their relatives.
The Duncans see their relatives whenever they visit Florida.
The second answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. The text has been rewritten so that the meaning is clear.
Whenever the Duncans visit Florida, they see their relatives.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Question:
Complete the sentence.
The Eighth Amendment says that the government cannot use any punishments that are ().

0. cruel and unusual
1. embarrassing
2. violent
3. expensive

[Assistant]
Today, the United States often uses punishments that are expensive, violent, or embarrassing. However, the Eighth Amendment says that the government cannot use any punishments that are "cruel and unusual." What makes a punishment "cruel or unusual"? The answer is not clear. The Eighth Amendment doesn't talk about specific punishments. Over time, Americans have changed their views on what is cruel and unusual. For example, the government decided in 2005 that it was cruel to put someone to death for a crime he or she committed before the age of 18. Today, Americans continue to question what is cruel and unusual. In the future, some punishments used today may be outlawed. The text of the Eighth Amendment is below. Does it have rules against anything else? Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. They can make writing more expressive.
Verbal irony involves saying one thing but implying something very different. People often use verbal irony when they are being sarcastic.
Olivia seems thrilled that her car keeps breaking down.
Each breakdown is as enjoyable as a punch to the face.

Question:
What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?
While waiting for her search results, Shawna exclaimed, "My Internet connection is as speedy as a snail!"

0. The Internet connection was very slow.
1. The Internet connection was very fast.

[Assistant]
The text uses verbal irony, which involves saying one thing but implying something very different.
As speedy as a snail suggests that the Internet connection was very slow. A snail is not speedy, and neither was Shawna's Internet connection.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Formal writing is used for essays, business letters, and reports. The following types of informal language should be avoided in formal writing:
Type | Examples
slang | cool, awesome
idioms | knock your socks off
conversational language | gonna, kinda, yeah
abbreviated language | ASAP, FYI
overly simple or imprecise language | he got some stuff at the store
contractions | can't, won't
Contractions are not as informal as the other types, but they should be used sparingly in formal writing.
Compare the following sentences. The first is informal. The second is formal.
Informal: Yeah, ostriches can't fly, but they're awesome runners.
Formal: Though ostriches are flightless, they are remarkably adept runners.

Question:
Which sentence is more formal?

0. Merritt Electronics has a reputation for responding real quick to customer concerns and questions.
1. Merritt Electronics has a reputation for responding quickly to all customer concerns and questions.

[Assistant]
The second sentence is less formal. You can tell because it uses conversational language (real quick).
The first sentence uses formal language in place of the conversational language, so it is more formal overall.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. They can make writing more expressive.
Anaphora is the repetition of the same word or words at the beginning of several phrases or clauses.
We are united. We are powerful. We are winners.
Antithesis involves contrasting opposing ideas within a parallel grammatical structure.
I want to help, not to hurt.
Apostrophe is a direct address to an absent person or a nonhuman entity.
Oh, little bird, what makes you sing so beautifully?
Assonance is the repetition of a vowel sound in a series of nearby words.
Try to light the fire.
Chiasmus is an expression in which the second half parallels the first but reverses the order of words.
Never let a fool kiss you or a kiss fool you.
Understatement involves deliberately representing something as less serious or important than it really is.
As you know, it can get a little cold in the Antarctic.

Question:
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
We are not destined to be adversaries, but it is not guaranteed that we will be allies.
President Bill Clinton, speech to the Russian parliament

0. antithesis
1. apostrophe

[Assistant]
The text uses antithesis, the contrasting of opposing ideas within a parallel grammatical structure.
Clinton contrasts two clauses, we are not destined to be adversaries and it is not guaranteed that we will be allies.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
A clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a predicate.
An independent clause is a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause is not a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.
the oranges on our tree are ripe
The clause can stand alone. It is independent.
after we pick up Kevin from work
The clause cannot stand alone. It is dependent.
A simple sentence is made up of a single independent clause.
Ben and I spent all day relaxing by the pool.
Some simple sentences have introductory phrases, but the introductory phrase is part of the predicate.
In the winter, Ben usually wears his heavy coat.
Ben usually wears his heavy coat in the winter.
A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction such as and, but, or, or so.
We saw a flash of lightning, and seconds later we heard the rumble of thunder.
A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause. The dependent clause usually begins with a subordinating conjunction such as after, although, as, because, before, if, since, unless, until, when, or while.
If she ever gets the chance, Terri would love to visit the Egyptian pyramids.

Question:
Which is a compound sentence?

0. Mr. Duran peeled the tangerine and divided it into sections.
1. Pam and her brother rummaged through the boxes in the attic, but they couldn't find their father's childhood baseball glove.

[Assistant]
The second sentence is the compound sentence. It is made up of two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction but.
Pam and her brother rummaged through the boxes in the attic, but they couldn't find their father's childhood baseball glove.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Scientists sort animals with similar traits into groups. This is called classification. Classification helps scientists learn about how animals live.
How do scientists classify animals? First, they make observations about an animal. Scientists observe the animal's traits, including its body parts and behavior. Then, scientists compare the animal's traits to other animals' traits. Scientists classify animals with similar traits into a group.

Question:
Select the one animal that has all of the amphibian traits listed above.

0. Green frogs have moist skin. Green frog tadpoles hatch from eggs without shells and live underwater. The adult frogs live on land near ponds and rivers. They may jump into the water to hide from predators.
1. Western gorillas have black, gray, or brown fur. Adult males are sometimes called silverbacks because they have often have gray fur on their backs. Female western gorillas feed their offspring milk.

[Assistant]
To decide if an animal is part of a group, look at the traits of the group.
Amphibians have the following traits:
They spend part of their lives in water and part on land.
They have moist skin.
They make eggs with no shells.
Compare each animal's traits to the group's traits. Select the animal with traits similar to the group's traits.
A green frog has the following traits:
It spends part of its life in water and part on land.
It has moist skin.
It makes eggs with no shells.
A green frog has the traits of an amphibian. A green frog is an amphibian.
A western gorilla has the following traits:
It feeds its offspring milk.
It has fur.
A western gorilla does not have all of the traits of an amphibian. A western gorilla is a mammal.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down through families. Children gain these traits from their parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment. Children do not inherit their parents' acquired traits.

Question:
Is the following trait inherited or acquired?
Dale has a scar on his right knee.

0. inherited
1. acquired

[Assistant]
Children do not inherit their parent's scars. Instead, scars are caused by the environment. People can get scars after they get hurt. So, having a scar is an acquired trait.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Question:
According to the passage, which statement is true?

0. The House of Representatives is a part of Congress.
1. Congress does not have legislative power.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Formal writing is used for essays, business letters, and reports. The following types of informal language should be avoided in formal writing:
Type | Examples
slang | cool, awesome
idioms | knock your socks off
conversational language | gonna, kinda, yeah
abbreviated language | ASAP, FYI
overly simple or imprecise language | he got some stuff at the store
contractions | can't, won't
Contractions are not as informal as the other types, but they should be used sparingly in formal writing.
Compare the following sentences. The first is informal. The second is formal.
Informal: Yeah, ostriches can't fly, but they're awesome runners.
Formal: Though ostriches are flightless, they are remarkably adept runners.

Question:
Which sentence is more formal?

0. Rice is super important for billions of people around the world.
1. Rice is the staple food for billions of people around the world.

[Assistant]
The second sentence is less formal. You can tell because it uses conversational language (super).
The first sentence uses formal language in place of the conversational language, so it is more formal overall.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. They can make writing more expressive.
A euphemism is a polite or indirect expression that is used to de-emphasize an unpleasant topic.
The head of Human Resources would never refer to firing people, only to laying them off.
Hyperbole is an obvious exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally.
I ate so much that I think I might explode!
An oxymoron is a joining of two seemingly contradictory terms.
Some reviewers are calling this book a new classic.
A paradox is a statement that might at first appear to be contradictory, but that may in fact contain some truth.
Always expect the unexpected.

Question:
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
Jaden's leaving his job? That's old news. He's been planning that for months.

0. oxymoron
1. euphemism

[Assistant]
The text uses an oxymoron, a joining of two seemingly contradictory terms.
Old news is a contradiction, because news is recent information.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
A clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a predicate.
An independent clause is a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause is not a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.
the oranges on our tree are ripe
The clause can stand alone. It is independent.
after we pick up Kevin from work
The clause cannot stand alone. It is dependent.
A simple sentence is made up of a single independent clause.
Ben and I spent all day relaxing by the pool.
Some simple sentences have introductory phrases, but the introductory phrase is part of the predicate.
In the winter, Ben usually wears his heavy coat.
Ben usually wears his heavy coat in the winter.
A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction such as and, but, or, or so.
We saw a flash of lightning, and seconds later we heard the rumble of thunder.
A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause. The dependent clause usually begins with a subordinating conjunction such as after, although, as, because, before, if, since, unless, until, when, or while.
If she ever gets the chance, Terri would love to visit the Egyptian pyramids.

Question:
Which is a simple sentence?

0. First, Leo planted the geraniums in a clay pot, and then he placed the pot on a sunny windowsill in his kitchen.
1. Babe Ruth hit 714 home runs during his baseball career but struck out 1,330 times.

[Assistant]
The second sentence is the simple sentence. It is a single independent clause.
Babe Ruth hit 714 home runs during his baseball career but struck out 1,330 times.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Plants and animals are living things. Living things are called organisms.
Plants come in many shapes and sizes. Most plants grow in the ground. They might grow leaves, flowers, and fruit. Plants cannot move around on their own like animals can.
Animals also come in many shapes and sizes. Most animals can move around. Animals might run, swim, jump, or fly. Animals eat plants or other organisms for food.

Question:
Select the plant.

0. Barrel cactuses grow in the ground.
1. Gorillas eat leaves, fruits, and insects.
2. Honey bees walk and fly.
3. Kangaroos hop and swim.

[Assistant]
A kangaroo is an animal. It hops and swims.
Kangaroos hop to move around. They use their large tails for balance while hopping.
A gorilla is an animal. It eats leaves, fruits, and insects.
Gorillas live in groups called troops.
A honey bee is an animal. It walks and flies.
A honey bee is an insect. Honey bees live in large groups called colonies.
A barrel cactus is a plant. It grows in the ground.
A barrel cactus is covered in spines. The spines protect the barrel cactus from being eaten by animals.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Present tense verbs tell you about something that is happening now.
Most present-tense verbs are regular. They have no ending, or they end in -s or -es.
Two verbs are irregular in the present tense, to be and to have. You must remember their forms.
Past tense verbs tell you about something that has already happened.
Most past-tense verbs are regular. They end in -ed.
Some verbs are irregular in the past tense. You must remember their past-tense forms.
Future tense verbs tell you about something that is going to happen.
All future-tense verbs use the word will.
Present | Past | Future
walk, walks | walked | will walk
go, goes | went | will go

Question:
Which tense does the sentence use?
Mr. Meyer buys a new coat.

0. future tense
1. past tense
2. present tense

[Assistant]
The sentence is in present tense. You can tell because it uses a present-tense verb, buys. The verb ends in -s and tells you about something that is true or happening now.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
All living things are made up of cells. Plants, animals, and some fungi have many cells. Other living things are made up of just one cell.
All living things need food and water. Water helps living things break down food and remove waste. Food gives living things energy. They use energy from food to grow and change.
All living things sense changes in their environment. Living things might sense changes by seeing, smelling, hearing, or feeling. Living things can respond to the changes they sense.

Question:
Select the living thing.

0. swing set
1. koala
2. brick wall
3. bathtub

[Assistant]
A brick wall is not a living thing.
Brick walls do not have all of the traits of living things. They do not grow or respond to their environment. They do not need food or water.
A swing set is not a living thing.
Swing sets do not have all of the traits of living things. They do not grow or respond to their environment. They do not need food or water.
A bathtub is not a living thing.
Bathtubs do not have all of the traits of living things. They do not grow or respond to their environment. They do not need food or water.
A koala is a living thing.
Koalas grow and respond to their environment. They need food and water. Koalas are made up of many cells.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Every object is made of one or more materials. A material is a type of matter. Wood, glass, metal, and plastic are common materials.
A material has different properties. A material's properties tell you how it looks, feels, tastes, or smells.

Question:
Which is harder?

0. toothpaste
1. wood chair

[Assistant]
Hard is a property. A hard material keeps its shape when you press on it with your finger.
Look at each picture, one at a time. Imagine pushing on the material shown in each picture.
Of the choices, the wood chair is harder. If you squeeze a piece of wood, it will not change shape.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Mass is a measurement of how much matter something contains.
There are many different units of mass. When you are using metric units, mass may be written with units of grams or kilograms.
There are 1,000 grams in 1 kilogram. So, 1 gram is much less than 1 kilogram.
A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram, while a textbook has a mass of about 1 kilogram.

Question:
What is the mass of an eraser?

0. 38 kilograms
1. 38 grams

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the mass of an eraser is 38 grams.
38 kilograms is too heavy.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Present tense verbs tell you about something that is happening now.
Most present-tense verbs are regular. They have no ending, or they end in -s or -es.
Two verbs are irregular in the present tense, to be and to have. You must remember their forms.
Past tense verbs tell you about something that has already happened.
Most past-tense verbs are regular. They end in -ed.
Some verbs are irregular in the past tense. You must remember their past-tense forms.
Future tense verbs tell you about something that is going to happen.
All future-tense verbs use the word will.
Present | Past | Future
walk, walks | walked | will walk
go, goes | went | will go

Question:
Which tense does the sentence use?
The voyage lasted for several months.

0. future tense
1. present tense
2. past tense

[Assistant]
The sentence is in past tense. You can tell because it uses a past-tense verb, lasted. The verb ends in -ed and tells you about something that has already happened.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
A simple sentence is a sentence with only one subject and predicate.
The pitcher threw the ball to first base.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so.
The pitcher threw the ball, and the batter hit it.
Some simple sentences have a compound subject or a compound predicate, but they are not compound sentences.
Anna and James will watch the fireworks tonight.
This simple sentence has a compound subject, Anna and James.
The singers bowed and walked off the stage.
This simple sentence has a compound predicate, bowed and walked off the stage.
Some simple sentences have introductory phrases, but they are not compound sentences. The introductory phrase is part of the predicate.
In the winter, Farmer Ben wears his heavy coat.
This is a simple sentence. There is one subject, Farmer Ben, and one predicate, wears his heavy coat in the winter.

Question:
Which is a compound sentence?

0. The tailor measures the length of the pant leg.
1. The captain saw storm clouds, so he steered the ship back to shore.

[Assistant]
The second sentence is the compound sentence. It is made up of two simple sentences joined by a comma and the conjunction so.
The captain saw storm clouds, so he steered the ship back to shore.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Imagine being told that the bus leaves in 7. You might be thinking, 7 what? Does the bus leave in 7 minutes? 7 seconds?
The number 7 on its own does not give you much information about when the bus is leaving. That is because the units are missing.
Time is usually measured in units of seconds, minutes, or hours. It takes about 1 second to sneeze and 1 minute to get dressed in the morning. It takes about 1 hour to bake a pie in the oven.
There are 60 seconds in 1 minute. So, 1 second is much less than 1 minute.
There are 60 minutes in 1 hour. So, 1 minute is much less than 1 hour.

Question:
How long does it take to sing the ABC song?

0. 22 seconds
1. 22 minutes

[Assistant]
The better estimate for how long it takes to sing the ABC song is 22 seconds.
22 minutes is too slow.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
An allusion is a brief mention of something or someone well known, often from mythology, history, or literature. An allusion lets you reference ideas from an entire story in just a few words.
"I'd better get home before I turn into a pumpkin!" Lila remarked.
Here, Lila alludes to the fairy tale "Cinderella," in which Cinderella must leave the ball before the coach that brought her transforms into a pumpkin. The allusion shows that Lila must depart immediately.

Question:
What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below?
The headline read: "Smart Phones Becoming Big Brother."

0. literature
1. a song

[Assistant]
The source of the allusion Big Brother is literature.
George Orwell's novel 1984 focuses on a totalitarian society in which the citizens are frequently reminded that their leader, Big Brother, is always watching.
The allusion Big Brother means a threatening power that monitors all aspects of people's lives.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down from biological parents to their offspring through genes. Genes are pieces of hereditary material that contain the instructions that affect inherited traits. Offspring receive their genes, and therefore gain their inherited traits, from their biological parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment. Parents do not pass acquired traits down to their offspring.

Question:
What information supports the conclusion that Jared acquired this trait?

0. Jared likes to look at butterflies and beetles.
1. Jared learned to identify insects by reading many books about insects.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down through families. Children gain these traits from their parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment.

Question:
What information supports the conclusion that Betty acquired this trait?

0. Betty is most interested in plant biology.
1. Betty learned biology by doing experiments.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Mass is a measurement of how much matter something contains.
There are many different units of mass. When you are using metric units, mass may be written with units of grams or kilograms.
There are 1,000 grams in 1 kilogram. So, 1 gram is much less than 1 kilogram.
A paper clip has a mass of about 1 gram, while a textbook has a mass of about 1 kilogram.

Question:
What is the mass of an elephant?

0. 6,165 kilograms
1. 6,165 grams

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the mass of an elephant is 6,165 kilograms.
6,165 grams is too light.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Vertebrates and invertebrates are both groups of animals.
A vertebrate has a backbone. The backbone is made of many bones in an animal's back. A vertebrate's backbone helps connect the different parts of its body. In the drawings below, each vertebrate's backbone is colored orange.
An invertebrate does not have a backbone. In fact, invertebrates do not have any bones! Some invertebrates have an outer cover on their body called an exoskeleton. Other invertebrates have a soft body.

Question:
Select the invertebrate.

0. castor bean tick
1. zebra dove
2. Solomon leaf frog
3. harvest mouse

[Assistant]
A zebra dove is a bird. Like other birds, a zebra dove is a vertebrate. It has a backbone.
A harvest mouse is a mammal. Like other mammals, a harvest mouse is a vertebrate. It has a backbone.
A Solomon leaf frog is an amphibian. Like other amphibians, a Solomon leaf frog is a vertebrate. It has a backbone.
A castor bean tick is an insect. Like other insects, a castor bean tick is an invertebrate. It does not have a backbone. It has an exoskeleton.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
All organisms have pieces of hereditary material called genes, which are passed from parents to offspring. Genes contain instructions for building the parts of an organism. An organism's genes affect its observable traits, including its appearance, its behavior, and which diseases it may have. Genes may have different alleles, or forms, that can cause different versions of a trait.
For example, flower color is a trait in pea plants. The gene for this trait has two possible alleles. Each allele is represented by an uppercase or lowercase letter. The allele F is for purple flowers, and the allele f is for white flowers. Each pea plant has two alleles for the flower color geneone allele inherited from each parent.
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. So, a pea plant may have a genotype of FF, Ff, or ff for the flower color gene.
An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait, which depends on the organism's combination of alleles. A pea plant may have a phenotype of purple flowers or white flowers for the flower color trait.

Question:
Based on this information, what is Muffin's genotype for the fur color gene?

0. brown fur
1. ff

[Assistant]
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. Muffin has two alleles for brown fur (f). So, Muffin's genotype for the fur color gene is ff.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
There are four kinds of sentences.
A declarative sentence is a statement, and it always ends with a period.
The nurse told Mr. Abrams to roll up his sleeve so that she could check his blood pressure.
An interrogative sentence is a question, and it always ends with a question mark.
Do you have any plans for the upcoming weekend?
An imperative sentence is a command. It makes a request or tells someone to do something, and it usually ends with a period. If the command shows strong feeling, it ends with an exclamation point.
For this assignment, use references to support your claims.
Don't drive so quickly in the construction zone!
An exclamatory sentence is like a statement, but it shows surprise or strong feeling. An exclamatory sentence always ends with an exclamation point.
I can't wait to travel through Europe this summer!

Question:
What kind of sentence is this?
Which of these professions do you think requires more formal educationbeing a lawyer or being a college professor?

0. exclamatory
1. interrogative
2. imperative

[Assistant]
The sentence asks something, and it ends with a question mark. It is an interrogative sentence.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
All organisms have pieces of hereditary material called genes, which are passed from parents to offspring. Genes contain instructions for building the parts of an organism. An organism's genes affect its observable traits, including its appearance, its behavior, and which diseases it may have. Genes may have different alleles, or forms, that can cause different versions of a trait.
For example, flower color is a trait in pea plants. The gene for this trait has two possible alleles. Each allele is represented by an uppercase or lowercase letter. The allele F is for purple flowers, and the allele f is for white flowers. Each pea plant has two alleles for the flower color geneone allele inherited from each parent.
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. So, a pea plant may have a genotype of FF, Ff, or ff for the flower color gene.
An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait, which depends on the organism's combination of alleles. A pea plant may have a phenotype of purple flowers or white flowers for the flower color trait.
Some traits, like flower color in pea plants, are controlled by a single gene. Most plants and animals have a genotype made up of two alleles for these traits. These two alleles determine whether an organism is homozygous or heterozygous for the gene.
An organism with two identical alleles for a gene is homozygous for that gene. A pea plant with the genotype FF or ff is homozygous for the flower color gene.
An organism with two different alleles for a gene is heterozygous for that gene. A pea plant with the genotype Ff is heterozygous for the flower color gene.
The types of alleles in an organism's genotype determine the organism's phenotype. Some alleles have types called dominant and recessive. These two types can cause different versions of a trait to appear as the organism's phenotype.
A dominant allele causes its version of the trait to appear even when the organism also has a recessive allele for the gene. In pea plants, the F allele, which causes purple flowers, is dominant over the f allele. A pea plant with at least one F allele will have the F allele's version of the flower color trait. So, a plant with the genotype FF or Ff will have purple flowers.
A recessive allele causes its version of the trait to appear only when the organism does not have any dominant alleles for the gene. In pea plants, the f allele, which causes white flowers, is recessive to the F allele. A pea plant with only f alleles will have the f allele's version of the flower color trait. So, a plant with the genotype ff will have white flowers.

Question:
Based on this information, what is Amigo's phenotype for the coat pattern trait?

0. white spots
1. solid coloring

[Assistant]
You need to determine Amigo's phenotype for the coat pattern trait. First, consider the alleles in Amigo's genotype for the coat pattern gene. Then, decide whether these alleles are dominant or recessive.
The allele for solid coloring (A) is dominant over the allele for white spots (a). This means A is a dominant allele, and a is a recessive allele.
Amigo's genotype of Aa has one dominant allele and one recessive allele. An organism with at least one dominant allele for a gene will have the dominant allele's version of the trait. So, Amigo's phenotype for the coat pattern trait must be solid coloring.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Volume is a measurement of how much space something takes up.
There are many different units of volume. When you are using metric units, volume may be written in units of milliliters or liters.
There are 1,000 milliliters in 1 liter. So, 1 milliliter is much less than 1 liter.
A raindrop has a volume of about 20 milliliters, while a large soda bottle has a volume of 2 liters. The flask shown here measures volumes up to 500 milliliters.

Question:
What is the volume of a can of soda pop?

0. 330 liters
1. 330 milliliters

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the volume of a can of soda pop is 330 milliliters.
330 liters is too much.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Question:
Complete the text.
After losing the Battles of Saratoga, British leaders changed their plans for the war. In 1778, they decided their main goal should be to control ().

0. the Southern Colonies
1. the Middle Colonies
2. New England
3. the port of New Orleans

[Assistant]
In 1778, the British leaders decided their main goal should be to control the Southern Colonies. After the Battles of Saratoga, the British gave up hope of controlling New England or the Middle Colonies. The port of New Orleans was under Spanish control.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. They can make writing more expressive.
Anaphora is the repetition of the same word or words at the beginning of several phrases or clauses.
We are united. We are powerful. We are winners.
Antithesis involves contrasting opposing ideas within a parallel grammatical structure.
I want to help, not to hurt.
Apostrophe is a direct address to an absent person or a nonhuman entity.
Oh, little bird, what makes you sing so beautifully?
Assonance is the repetition of a vowel sound in a series of nearby words.
Try to light the fire.
Chiasmus is an expression in which the second half parallels the first but reverses the order of words.
Never let a fool kiss you or a kiss fool you.
A euphemism is a polite or indirect expression that is used to de-emphasize an unpleasant topic.
The head of Human Resources would never refer to firing people, only to laying them off.
Hyperbole is an obvious exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally.
I ate so much that I think I might explode!
An oxymoron is a joining of two seemingly contradictory terms.
Some reviewers are calling this book a new classic.
A paradox is a statement that might at first appear to be contradictory, but that may in fact contain some truth.
Always expect the unexpected.
Understatement involves deliberately representing something as less serious or important than it really is.
As you know, it can get a little cold in the Antarctic.

Question:
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
Tony's leaving his job? That's old news. He's been planning that for months.

0. chiasmus
1. oxymoron

[Assistant]
The text uses an oxymoron, a joining of two seemingly contradictory terms.
Old news is a contradiction, because news is recent information.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
All organisms have pieces of hereditary material called genes, which are passed from parents to offspring. Genes contain instructions for building the parts of an organism. An organism's genes affect its observable traits, including its appearance, its behavior, and which diseases it may have. Genes may have different alleles, or forms, that can cause different versions of a trait.
For example, flower color is a trait in pea plants. The gene for this trait has two possible alleles. Each allele is represented by an uppercase or lowercase letter. The allele F is for purple flowers, and the allele f is for white flowers. Each pea plant has two alleles for the flower color geneone allele inherited from each parent.
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. So, a pea plant may have a genotype of FF, Ff, or ff for the flower color gene.
An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait, which depends on the organism's combination of alleles. A pea plant may have a phenotype of purple flowers or white flowers for the flower color trait.

Question:
Based on this information, what is Bolt's phenotype for the coat pattern trait?

0. solid coloring
1. AA

[Assistant]
An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait. Bolt's observable version of the coat pattern trait is solid coloring. So, Bolt's phenotype for the coat pattern trait is solid coloring.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Present tense verbs tell you about something that is happening now.
Most present-tense verbs are regular. They have no ending, or they end in -s or -es.
Two verbs are irregular in the present tense, to be and to have. You must remember their forms.
Past tense verbs tell you about something that has already happened.
Most past-tense verbs are regular. They end in -ed.
Some verbs are irregular in the past tense. You must remember their past-tense forms.
Future tense verbs tell you about something that is going to happen.
All future-tense verbs use the word will.
Present | Past | Future
walk, walks | walked | will walk
go, goes | went | will go

Question:
Which tense does the sentence use?
At the party, the sisters danced together.

0. past tense
1. present tense
2. future tense

[Assistant]
The sentence is in past tense. You can tell because it uses a past-tense verb, danced. The verb ends in -ed and tells you about something that has already happened.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
A fact is something that can be proved to be true.
The month of July has more days than the month of June.
This is a fact. It can be proved by looking at a calendar and counting the number of days in each month.
An opinion is something that a person believes, thinks, or feels. An opinion cannot be proved true.
July is a better month than June for camping.
This is an opinion. People may have different opinions about which month is "better" for camping.

Question:
Which sentence states a fact?

0. Spinach tastes worse than any other vegetable.
1. The spinach plant is native to Asia.

[Assistant]
The first sentence states a fact.
The spinach plant is native to Asia.
It can be proved by looking up information about spinach.
The second sentence states an opinion.
Spinach tastes worse than any other vegetable.
Worse shows what a person believes, thinks, or feels. Another person might have a different opinion about what makes one vegetable taste worse than another.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
A fact is something that can be proved by research or observation.
Napoleon Bonaparte was shorter than King Louis XVI.
The statement above is a fact. The statement can be proved by researching the height of each man and comparing them.
An opinion is something that a person believes, thinks, or feels. An opinion cannot be proved.
Napoleon Bonaparte was a better leader than King Louis XVI.
The statement above is an opinion. People can have different ideas about what makes someone a "better" leader, so the statement cannot be proved.

Question:
Which sentence states a fact?

0. During the Civil War, Frederick Douglass spoke to President Abraham Lincoln about the treatment of African American soldiers.
1. Of all those who fought to put an end to slavery in America, the writer and abolitionist Frederick Douglass had the greatest influence.

[Assistant]
The second sentence states a fact.
During the Civil War, Frederick Douglass spoke to President Abraham Lincoln about the treatment of African American soldiers.
It can be proved by reading Frederick Douglass's autobiography.
The first sentence states an opinion.
Of all those who fought to put an end to slavery in America, the writer and abolitionist Frederick Douglass had the greatest influence.
Most influential shows what a person believes, thinks, or feels. Another person might have a different opinion about which abolitionist had the greatest influence.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Mass is a measurement of how much matter something contains.
There are many different units of mass. When you are using customary units, mass may be written with units of ounces, pounds, or tons.
There are 16 ounces in 1 pound and 2,000 pounds in 1 ton.
So, 1 ounce is less than 1 pound and much less than 1 ton.
A slice of bread has a mass of about 1 ounce, while a can of beans has a mass of about 1 pound. A small car has a mass of about 1 ton.

Question:
What is the mass of a full bag of groceries?

0. 9 tons
1. 9 ounces
2. 9 pounds

[Assistant]
The best estimate for the mass of a full bag of groceries is 9 pounds.
9 ounces is too light and 9 tons is too heavy.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Personification is giving human characteristics to nonhuman things. It is a figure of speech that can be used to make writing more interesting or to emphasize a point.
The trees danced in the wind.
The word danced describes the trees as if they were people. Unlike people, however, trees can't actually dance. Instead, the personification suggests that the trees are moving.

Question:
Complete the sentence so that it uses personification.
Molly finally found her phone () under the bed.

0. hiding
1. missing

[Assistant]
Complete the sentence with the word hiding. It describes the phone as if it were a person who is hiding.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Every substance around you is made of one or more chemical elements, or types of atoms. Substances that are made of only one chemical element are elementary substances. Substances that are made of two or more chemical elements bonded together are compounds.
Every chemical element is represented by its own symbol. For some elements, the symbol is one capital letter. For other elements, the symbol is one capital letter and one lowercase letter. For example, the symbol for the element fluorine is F, and the symbol for the element beryllium is Be.
The symbol for each element in a substance is shown in the substance's chemical formula.
An elementary substance is represented by a chemical formula that contains only one symbol.
The symbol may be followed by a subscript. A subscript is text that is smaller and placed lower than the normal line of text. A subscript is included when the atoms in the elementary substance are bonded to form molecules. The subscript tells you the number of atoms in each molecule.
For example, the chemical formula for the elementary substance oxygen is O2. The formula has a subscript of 2. This subscript tells you that there are two atoms in the molecule represented by this chemical formula.
The chemical element represented by the symbol O is also called oxygen. So, the formula O2 tells you that each molecule of O2 contains two oxygen atoms.
A compound is represented by a chemical formula that contains multiple symbols.
For example, in the compound beryllium fluoride, there is one beryllium atom for every two fluorine atoms. This combination is shown in the compound's chemical formula, BeF2. In the formula, the symbol Be represents one beryllium atom. The symbol F followed by the subscript 2 represents two fluorine atoms.

Question:
Select the elementary substance.

0. fluoromethane (CH3F)
1. copper (Cu)
2. hydrogen sulfide (H2S)

[Assistant]
Look at the chemical formula for each substance, and count the number of symbols in the formula. Then, decide if the substance is an elementary substance. The chemical formula for fluoromethane contains three symbols: C for carbon, H for hydrogen, and F for fluorine. So, fluoromethane is made of three chemical elements bonded together. Substances that are made of two or more chemical elements bonded together are compounds. So, fluoromethane is a compound, not an elementary substance. The chemical formula for hydrogen sulfide contains two symbols: H for hydrogen and S for sulfur. So, hydrogen sulfide is made of two chemical elements bonded together. Substances that are made of two or more chemical elements bonded together are compounds. So, hydrogen sulfide is a compound, not an elementary substance. The chemical formula for copper contains one symbol: Cu. So, copper is made of one chemical element. Substances that are made of one chemical element are elementary substances. So, copper is an elementary substance.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Question:
Which change best matches the sentence?
A rock from outer space hits Earth's surface.

0. landslide
1. erosion
2. meteorite crash

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Gravitational potential energy is stored between any two objects. So, for every object on or near Earth, there is gravitational potential energy stored between the object and Earth.
The amount of gravitational potential energy stored between an object and Earth depends on the mass of the object. The amount of gravitational potential energy also depends on the distance between the object and the center of Earth. This distance increases when the object moves higher and decreases when the object moves lower.
If the distance between an object and the center of Earth changes, the gravitational potential energy stored between the object and Earth will change. The table below shows how this change can happen.
When an object's mass stays the same and its distance from the center of Earth... | Gravitational potential energy stored between the object and Earth...
increases | increases
decreases | decreases
stays the same | stays the same

Question:
Complete the statement. Assume that the book's mass did not change.
The gravitational potential energy stored between the book and Earth () as the book fell toward the ground.

0. decreased
1. stayed the same
2. increased

[Assistant]
Think about how the distance between the book and the center of Earth changed.
The ground is lower than the bookshelf. As the book fell toward the ground, the distance between the book and the center of Earth decreased. So, the gravitational potential energy stored between the book and Earth decreased as the book fell toward the ground.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down from biological parents to their offspring through genes. Genes are pieces of hereditary material that contain the instructions that affect inherited traits. Offspring receive their genes, and therefore gain their inherited traits, from their biological parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment. Parents do not pass acquired traits down to their offspring.

Question:
What information supports the conclusion that Doug inherited this trait?

0. Doug's parents were born with straight hair. They passed down this trait to Doug.
1. Doug and his father both have short hair.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down through families. Children gain these traits from their parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment. Children do not inherit their parents' acquired traits.

Question:
Is the following trait inherited or acquired?
Maura has naturally red hair.

0. inherited
1. acquired

[Assistant]
Humans do not choose their natural hair color. Instead, children get their natural hair color from their parents. So, Maura's hair color is an inherited trait.
Therefore my final answer is: 0