[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 animal.

0. Chili peppers have green leaves.
1. Apple trees can grow fruit.
2. Brown pelicans eat fish.
3. Cedar trees have small leaves.

[Assistant]
A chili pepper is a plant. It has many green leaves.
Chili peppers give food a spicy flavor.
A cedar tree is a plant. It has small leaves.
Cedar trees grow in many parts of the world. Many cedar trees grow on mountains.
A brown pelican is an animal. It eats fish.
A brown pelican is a bird. Brown pelicans live near water and dive to catch fish.
An apple tree is a plant. It can grow fruit.
People have been growing apples for thousands of years. There are more than 7,500 types of apples!
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[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?
How many articles did Clarence write before his publisher offered him a book contract?

0. declarative
1. exclamatory
2. interrogative

[Assistant]
The sentence asks something, and it ends with a question mark. It is an interrogative sentence.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[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?
Based on one theory, Mimas, one of Saturn's many moons, may have been created within that planet's icy rings.

0. yes
1. no

[Assistant]
This is not a sentence fragment. It is a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.
Based on one theory, Mimas, one of Saturn's many moons, may have been created within that planet's icy rings.
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 closing is correct for a letter?

0. Many thanks,
Ariana
1. many thanks,
Ariana

[Assistant]
The second closing is correct:
Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma.
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 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 bag of groceries?

0. 2 grams
1. 2 kilograms

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the mass of a full bag of groceries is 2 kilograms.
2 grams is too light.
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. "This morning, the newspaper said that Maria Montgomery won the mayoral election in Springtown," Adam remarked to his sister.
1. "This morning, it said that Maria Montgomery won the mayoral election in Springtown," Adam remarked to his sister.

[Assistant]
The first answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun it is used without its antecedent.
The second answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. It has been replaced with the newspaper.
"This morning, the newspaper said that Maria Montgomery won the mayoral election in Springtown," Adam remarked to his sister.
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 Salsa's genotype for the fur length gene?

0. short fur
1. Ff

[Assistant]
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. Salsa has one allele for short fur (F) and one allele for long fur (f). So, Salsa's genotype for the fur length 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 geese. Which goose was moving at the highest speed?

0. a goose that moved 280kilometers west in 5hours
1. a goose that moved 350kilometers east in 5hours
2. a goose that moved 375kilometers north in 5hours

[Assistant]
Look at the distance each goose moved and the time it took to move that distance. The direction each goose moved does not affect its speed.
Notice that each goose moved for 5 hours. The goose that moved 375 kilometers moved the farthest distance in that time. So, that goose must have moved at the highest speed.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Some animals have a backbone. The backbone is made of many bones in an animal's back. An animal's backbone helps connect the different parts of its body. In the drawings below, each animal's backbone is colored orange.
Other animals do not have a backbone. In fact, these animals don't have any bones! Some animals without backbones have a hard outer cover. Other animals have a soft body.

Question:
Select the animal that has a backbone.

0. redback spider
1. flounder

[Assistant]
A flounder is a fish. Like other fish, a flounder has a backbone.
Like other spiders, a redback spider does not have a backbone. It has a hard outer cover.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Informal writing is typically used in casual situations or when communicating with someone you know well. Informal language often expresses familiarity and tends to sound more like speech. It uses more conversational language, such as slang, idioms, abbreviations, imprecise language, and contractions.
Formal writing is typically used in academic and business writing or when writing directly to an authority figure. It tends to be more courteous and impersonal, avoiding overly familiar or conversational language.
Compare the following sentences.
Informal: Yeah, ostriches can't fly, but I think they're awesome.
More formal: Ostriches may be flightless, but they're remarkable runners.
Most formal: Though flightless, ostriches are remarkable runners.

Question:
Which announcement is more formal?

0. The Belmont Law Firm is so happy to tell you . . .
1. The Belmont Law Firm is pleased to announce . . .

[Assistant]
The second announcement is more formal. It uses more elevated language (pleased to announce). The other announcement sounds more conversational (so happy).
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 Nate acquired this trait?

0. Nate learned biology by reading, observing, and experimenting.
1. Nate is most interested in human biology.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike.
A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as.
My sister runs like a cheetah.
The sister's running and a cheetah's running are compared using the word like.
A cheetah is known for running fast, so the simile means that the sister also runs fast.
The cat's fur was as dark as the night.
The cat's fur and the night are compared using the word as.
The night is dark, so the simile means that the cat's fur is also dark.
A metaphor compares two things by saying that one of them is the other. Unlike similes, metaphors don't use the word like or as.
The snow formed a blanket over the town.
The snow and a blanket are compared without the word like or as.
A blanket is a large piece of cloth that completely covers a bed. The metaphor makes the reader imagine that the snow becomes a blanket, covering the town completely.
Using similes and metaphors in your writing can help you create an interesting picture for the reader.

Question:
Which sentence uses a simile?

0. The tired boy was as slow as a turtle.
1. The tired boy was a slow turtle.

[Assistant]
This sentence uses a simile:
The tired boy was as slow as a turtle.
The words boy and turtle are compared using the word as.
This sentence uses a metaphor:
The tired boy was a slow turtle.
The words boy and turtle are compared without the word like or as.
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?
Much to our shock, Colin chose to turn the other cheek when Ayana insulted him in a meeting.

0. the Bible
1. a song

[Assistant]
The source of the allusion turn the other cheek is the Bible.
In the Bible, Jesus counsels his followers to resist retaliation. He says that if they are struck on the right cheek, they shouldn't lash out; instead, they should turn the other cheek toward their attacker.
The allusion turn the other cheek means to respond without aggression.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[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. Some examples of properties are shiny, hard, fragile, and stretchy.
For example, a shiny material reflects a lot of light. A fragile material breaks when you drop it.

Question:
Which is the softest?

0. icicle
1. nylon shorts
2. plastic slide

[Assistant]
Soft is a property. A soft material changes shape when pressed or squeezed.
Look at each picture, one at a time. Imagine touching the material shown in each picture.
Of the choices, the nylon shorts are the softest. Nylon fabric changes shape when you press on it.
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?
Carter has naturally black hair.

0. inherited
1. acquired

[Assistant]
Humans do not choose their natural hair color. Some people dye their hair. But this does not change their natural hair color.
Children get their natural hair color from their parents. So, Carter's hair color is an inherited trait.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[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 subway runs beneath the streets of the city.
1. The sun is at its highest, so our shadows are at their shortest.

[Assistant]
The first sentence is the compound sentence. It is made up of two simple sentences joined by a comma and the conjunction so.
The sun is at its highest, so our shadows are at their shortest.
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.
Alliteration is the repetition of sounds at the beginning of nearby words.
What a lucky little lady you are!
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.
An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood literally. Its meaning must be learned.
The assignment was a piece of cake.
A simile uses like or as to compare two things that are not actually alike.
The cat's fur was as dark as the night.
A metaphor compares two things that are not actually alike without using like or as.
The snow formed a blanket over the town.
Onomatopoeia involves using a word that expresses a sound.
The scrambled eggs hit the floor with a splat.
Personification is giving human characteristics to nonhuman things.
The trees danced in the wind.
A pun involves using a word or phrase in a humorous way that suggests more than one meaning.
A great new broom is sweeping the nation.
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:
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
When Belle first joined the track team, she was afraid of jumping, but she got over that hurdle.

0. pun
1. verbal irony

[Assistant]
The text uses a pun, a word or phrase that humorously suggests more than one meaning.
Hurdle refers to an obstacle that one must overcome. It also refers to an object that a runner jumps over.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[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 slow down, the temperature goes down. The matter now has both less thermal energy and a lower temperature.
What happens if the amount of matter changes? A 1-kilogram brick at 70F has half as much thermal energy as a 2-kilogram brick at 70F. The two bricks have the same temperature, but the smaller brick has half as many atoms. So, it has half as much thermal energy.

Question:
Which bath towel has less thermal energy?

0. the hotter bath towel
1. the colder bath towel

[Assistant]
The two bath towels are made of the same material and have the same mass. So, the colder bath towel has less thermal energy.
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 unique in its traditional sense?

0. Dean bought his unique coffee table from a factory outlet store in Georgetown.
1. Dean custom ordered his unique coffee table from a master craftsman in Georgetown.

[Assistant]
The second text uses unique in its traditional sense: being the only one of its kind.
Dean custom ordered his unique coffee table from a master craftsman in Georgetown.
The first text uses unique in its nontraditional sense: interesting or unusual. Dean's coffee table is an interesting style, but it was made in a factory and is probably not actually one of a kind.
Dean bought his unique coffee table from a factory outlet store in Georgetown.
Most style guides recommend to use the traditional sense of the word unique because it is considered more standard.
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 animal.

0. Fir trees have green leaves.
1. Almond trees can grow many small flowers.
2. Toucans eat mostly fruit.
3. Apple trees can grow fruit.

[Assistant]
A fir tree is a plant. It has green leaves.
The leaves of fir trees are called needles.
An almond tree is a plant. It can grow many small flowers.
Almonds were first grown by people living near the Mediterranean Sea.
A toucan is an animal. It eats mostly fruit.
A toucan is a bird with a large beak. A toucan's beak can be half as long as its body!
An apple tree is a plant. It can grow fruit.
People have been growing apples for thousands of years. There are more than 7,500 types of apples!
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[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 Paul inherited this trait?

0. Paul and his father both have dark hair.
1. Paul's parents have pale skin. They passed down this trait to Paul.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
According to Newton's third law, for every force, there is an equal and opposite force. This means that if one object is applying a force on a second object, the second object must also be applying a force on the first object, but in the opposite direction.
For example, if your hand is pushing down on a table, the table is also pushing up on your hand. Or, if you are pulling forward on a rope, the rope is also pulling back on you.

Question:
According to Newton's third law, what other force must be happening?

0. The suitcase is pulling on Sean.
1. The suitcase is pushing on Sean.

[Assistant]
Sean is pulling on the suitcase. So, Newton's third law tells you that the suitcase is pulling on Sean.
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 Arianna inherited this trait?

0. Arianna and her mother both have short hair.
1. Arianna's parents were born with wavy hair. They passed down this trait to Arianna.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
A thermometer is a tool that measures temperature. Temperature can be measured in degrees. The symbol for degrees is .
Some thermometers measure temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (F). Fahrenheit is one scale used to measure temperature.
This is a tube thermometer. It has a tube filled with a red liquid.
There is a Fahrenheit scale along the right side of the tube. The top of the red liquid lines up with the number 80 on the scale. So, the temperature shown by this thermometer is 80F.

Question:
Select the temperature shown by this thermometer.

0. 55F
1. 75F
2. 65F

[Assistant]
Find the top of the red liquid.
Now look at the scale to the right. The top of the red liquid is halfway between 50 and 60. So, the temperature is 55F.
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. In most respects, stars are more interesting than planets.
1. In terms of size and age, the Sun is an average star.

[Assistant]
The first sentence states a fact.
In terms of size and age, the Sun is an average star.
It can be proved by looking up information about the Sun and other stars.
The second sentence states an opinion.
In most respects, stars are more interesting than planets.
More interesting shows what a person believes, thinks, or feels. Another person might have a different opinion about which are more interesting.
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 janitor will clean the floors in the evening.

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

[Assistant]
The sentence is in future tense. You can tell because it uses will before the main verb, clean. The verb tells you about something that is going to happen.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[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.
Sediment settling to the bottom of a muddy puddle is a ().

0. physical change
1. chemical change

[Assistant]
Loose matter such as sand and dirt is called sediment. Sediment settling to the bottom of a muddy puddle is a physical change.
The sediment sinks, and the water above becomes clearer. This separates the water from the sediment. But separating a mixture does not form a different type of matter.
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 pea shape trait?

0. wrinkled peas
1. round peas

[Assistant]
The pea plant's genotype for the pea shape gene is EE. The pea plant's genotype of EE has only E allelles. The E allele is for round peas. So, the pea plant's phenotype for the pea shape trait must be round peas.
To check this answer, consider whether the pea plant's alleles are dominant or recessive. The allele for round peas (E) is dominant over the allele for wrinkled peas (e). This means E is a dominant allele, and e is a recessive allele.
The pea plant's genotype of EE has two dominant alleles. An organism with at least one dominant allele for a gene will have the dominant allele's version of the trait. So, the pea plant's phenotype for the pea shape trait must be round peas.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
A clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a predicate.
An independent clause is a complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause (or subordinate clause) is not a complete thought and 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 the flash of lightning, and seconds later we heard a rumble of thunder.
A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause. The dependent clause in a complex sentence usually begins with a subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun. Subordinating conjunctions include after, although, as, because, before, if, since, unless, until, when, and while. Relative pronouns include that, which, who, whom, or whose.
If she ever gets the chance, Terri would love to visit the Egyptian pyramids.
During his trip to Italy, Tony visited the Trevi Fountain, which is in Rome.
A compound-complex sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
After Samantha left work, she stopped at the bank, and then she went to the gym.
Sometimes a dependent clause in a complex or compound-complex sentence can interrupt an independent clause.
Orcas that are kept in captivity often have bent dorsal fins.

Question:
Which type of sentence is this?
Kenny always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically, and he frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor.

0. compound-complex
1. compound
2. complex
3. simple

[Assistant]
The sentence is compound. It is made up of two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction and.
Kenny always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically, and he frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[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 metal paper clip has a higher temperature?

0. the metal paper clip with more thermal energy
1. the metal paper clip with less thermal energy

[Assistant]
The two metal paper clips are made of the same material and have the same mass. So, the metal paper clip with more thermal energy has a higher temperature.
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 muskmelon plant's genotype for the fruit taste gene?

0. FF
1. sour fruit

[Assistant]
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. The muskmelon plant has two alleles for sour fruit (F). So, the plant's genotype for the fruit taste gene is FF.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[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 nauseous in its traditional sense?

0. Bella's little brother looked a little nauseous after eating mounds of candy and then going on the dizzying rides at the state fair.
1. Bella's little brother looked a little sick after eating mounds of candy and then going on the nauseous rides at the state fair.

[Assistant]
The first text uses nauseous in its traditional sense: causing disgust or nausea.
Bella's little brother looked a little sick after eating mounds of candy and then going on the nauseous rides at the state fair.
The second text uses nauseous in its nontraditional sense: feeling disgusted or nauseated.
Bella's little brother looked a little nauseous after eating mounds of candy and then going on the dizzying rides at the state fair.
Most style guides recommend to use the traditional sense of the word nauseous because it is considered more standard.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
When writing research papers, you will often be asked to follow a particular style guide for your citations. One popular style guide is the Modern Language Association (MLA) Handbook.
Below are the basic formats for some common types of Works Cited entries. Consult the MLA Handbook for a complete list.
Books:
Format | Author(s). Book Title. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication.
Example | Austen, Jane. Pride and Prejudice. New York: Dover Publications, 1995. Print.
Essays, short stories, or poems in an anthology or book:
Format | Author(s). "Essay, Poem, or Short Story Title." Anthology or Book Title. Ed. Editor Name. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Page Number(s). Medium of Publication.
Example | James, Henry. "The Middle Years." The Oxford Book of American Short Stories. Ed. Joyce Carol Oates. Oxford: Oxford UP, 2013. 116-135. Print.
Magazine and newspaper articles:
Format | Author(s). "Article Title." Title of Magazine or Newspaper Date of Publication: Page(s). Medium of Publication.
Example | Hayes, David J., and James H. Stock. "The Real Cost of Coal." New York Times 24 Mar. 2015: n. pag. Web. 25 Mar. 2015.
Journal articles:
Format | Author(s). "Article Title." Title of Journal Volume.Issue (Year): Page(s). Medium of Publication.
Example | Gillette, Jane, et al. "Human Simulations of Vocabulary Learning." Cognition 73.2 (1999): 135-176. Print.
Web pages:
Format | Author(s). "Page Title." Name of Website. Publisher, Date of Publication. Medium of Publication. Date of Access.
Example | Gunn, Janelle P., and Lauren E. Owens. "How to Slash Sodium from Your Diet." Livestrong.com. Demand Media, 30 Mar. 2015. Web. 31 Mar. 2015.
Additional guidelines:
Author Names. The first author's name is written in last name, first name format (Smith, Jane). Additional author names are written in first name last name format (Smith, Jane, and John Doe). If there are more than three authors, the first author's name is followed by "et al.," which stands for and others (e.g., Smith, Jane, et al.).
Medium of Publication. Each entry must include information about what form the content was communicated in. The most common mediums are "Print" and "Web," but other possibilities include "Film," "E-mail," and "Lecture." Whenever the Medium of Publication is "Web," the date of access (the day, month, and year the webpage was viewed) must be listed directly after the Medium of Publication.
Editors and Translators. If a work has an editor or a translator, this information must be added to the Works Cited entry using the appropriate abbreviation. "Ed." stands for edited by. "Trans." stands for translated by.
Missing Information. If a work has no known author, the author section of the citation is simply left out. If a work has no available page numbers, the abbreviation "n. pag." is used instead. If a work has no available publication date, the abbreviation "n.d." is used instead. If a work has no available publisher or no available city of publication, the abbreviation "n.p." is used instead.

Question:
What does this Works Cited entry indicate about the cited work?
Verducci, Tom. "David Ortiz on Cubs' Kris Bryant and Why Hitting Is Harder than Ever." Sports Illustrated 28 Apr. 2015: n. pag. Web. 10 May 2015.

0. It doesn't have a date of publication.
1. The author's first name is Tom.
2. The author's first name is David.

[Assistant]
Look closely at the Works Cited entry:
Verducci, Tom. "David Ortiz on Cubs' Kris Bryant and Why Hitting Is Harder than Ever." Sports Illustrated 28 Apr. 2015: n. pag. Web. 10 May 2015.
You can tell that the author's first name is Tom because the author's name appears last name first at the beginning of the entry.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
A sentence is a group of words that forms a complete thought. It has both a subject and a verb.
My friends walk along the path.
A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is usually missing a subject or a verb.
Knows the answer.
This is a sentence fragment. It is missing a subject.
Who knows the answer? She knows the answer.
The bright red car.
This is a sentence fragment. It is missing a verb.
What did the bright red car do? The bright red car stopped.
A run-on sentence is made up of two sentences that are joined without end punctuation or with just a comma.
I knocked on the door it opened.
It started raining, we ran inside.
To fix a run-on sentence, separate it into two sentences. Add end punctuation after the first sentence, and capitalize the second sentence.
I knocked on the door. It opened.
It started raining. We ran inside.
You can also fix a run-on sentence by rewriting it as a compound sentence. A compound sentence is two sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so.
I knocked on the door, and it opened.
It started raining, so we ran inside.

Question:
Which is a complete sentence?

0. In the early morning, three fishermen climbed into their boats.
1. Will change out of her wet pants and shirt.

[Assistant]
In the early morning, three fishermen climbed into their boats is a complete sentence. The subject is three fishermen, and the verb is climbed.
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?
Dean stirred the sauce on the stove.

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

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


[User]
Question:
Which organ gives the body its shape?

0. skeleton
1. lungs
2. heart

[Assistant] 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. Though Mr. Landry loved the old house's charming kitchen, it was in serious need of repair.
1. The old house was in serious need of repair, but Mr. Landry loved its charming kitchen.

[Assistant]
The first answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun it could refer to the house or the kitchen.
Though Mr. Landry loved the old house's charming kitchen, it was in serious need of repair.
The second answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. The text has been rewritten so that the meaning is clear.
The old house was in serious need of repair, but Mr. Landry loved its charming kitchen.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
People around the world live in three main kinds of places: urban areas, suburban areas, and rural areas.
An urban area is a city. It has many people and businesses. The buildings are close to each other. The buildings are often tall and have many floors. Since there are so many people, traffic is usually bad. People will walk or take the bus, train, or subway to avoid traffic.
A suburban area, or suburb, is near a city. It is quieter and less crowded than an urban area. People usually live in houses with yards. Most people drive to get places.
A rural area is less crowded than both urban and suburban areas. Houses are much more spread out. People usually have to drive to get places. People in rural areas often live on farms or ranches.
Some places, like small towns, don't really fit into any of the types. A small town does not have as many people as an urban area, but it has more people than a rural area. It is not near a city, so it is not called a suburb.

Question:
In which kind of place are buses, trains, and subways more common?

0. an urban area
1. a suburban area

[Assistant]
Buses, trains, and subways are more common in urban areas. Since there are so many people, traffic is usually bad. People will walk or take the bus, train, or subway to avoid traffic.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Everything you can buy is either a good or a service.
A good is something you can touch or hold in your hands. For example, a hammer is a good.
A service is a job you pay someone else to do. For example, cooking food in a restaurant is a service.

Question:
Is a scooter a good or a service?

0. a good
1. a service

[Assistant]
To decide whether a scooter is a good or a service, ask these questions:
Is a scooter something you can touch? Yes.
Is a scooter a job you might pay someone else to do? No.
So, a scooter is a good.
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?
Lillian thinks Mr. Stevenson is a Luddite because he doesn't own a cell phone.

0. British history
1. the Bible

[Assistant]
The source of the allusion Luddite is British history.
In the early nineteenth century, factories were replacing the jobs of craftsmen. Some of these craftsmen banded together to destroy the new machinery; those who did so were called Luddites.
The allusion Luddite means a person opposed to new technology.
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. Kevin showed them the error on his receipt, and he received a refund.
1. Kevin showed the customer service representatives the error on his receipt, and he received a refund.

[Assistant]
The second answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun them is used without its antecedent.
The first answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. Them has been replaced with the customer service representatives.
Kevin showed the customer service representatives the error on his receipt, and he received a refund.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[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?
Give Raymond a tour of the building and then take him to Mr. Hatfield's office.

0. exclamatory
1. imperative
2. interrogative

[Assistant]
The sentence tells someone to do something, so it is an imperative sentence. Here, it ends with a period.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
There is a surplus if there is too much for sale at a given price.
There is a shortage if there is not enough for sale at a given price.
Surpluses and shortages usually happen when people who are selling goods or services charge too much or too little.
When the price is too high, consumers will not want to buy much of the good or service. The quantity demanded will be less than the quantity supplied. So, there will be a surplus.
When the price is too low, too many consumers will want to buy the good or service. The quantity demanded will be more than the quantity supplied. So, there will be a shortage.

Question:
Is there a surplus or a shortage of hats?

0. shortage
1. surplus

[Assistant]
At the current price, there are too many hats for sale. There are 20 hats for sale, but only 15 people want to buy one.
So, there is a surplus of hats. The store will not get any money for the leftover hats.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[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. I pretend to be a knight, and Brenna pretends to be an astronaut.
1. Tomorrow the actors will practice their lines onstage.

[Assistant]
The first sentence is the compound sentence. It is made up of two simple sentences joined by a comma and the conjunction and.
I pretend to be a knight, and Brenna pretends to be an astronaut.
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.
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?
Thou wast not born for death, immortal Bird!
John Keats, "Ode to a Nightingale"

0. apostrophe
1. antithesis

[Assistant]
The text uses apostrophe, a direct address to an absent person or a nonhuman entity.
Immortal Bird is a direct address to the bird, a nonhuman entity.
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.
The protean nature of the disease makes it difficult to diagnose.
The word protean is an allusion to the sea god Proteus in Greek mythology. Because the sea is constantly changing, to describe something as protean suggests that it is variable or in flux.

Question:
What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below?
Logan described the situation he was facing with his boss as a catch-22.

0. literature
1. a poem

[Assistant]
The source of the allusion catch-22 is literature.
Joseph Heller coined the term "catch-22" in his 1961 novel of the same name. In the novel, if an army pilot wants to avoid dangerous missions, he must be deemed mentally unfit; however, his desire to stay safe proves his sanity, so he can never be excused from a mission. Heller called this sort of predicament or dilemma a catch-22.
The allusion catch-22 means a no-win situation.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
All organisms need food. Food gives organisms the energy they need to survive.
Animals get their food by eating other organisms. An animal's digestive system breaks down food into small particles of fat, protein, sugar, and other nutrients. The blood carries these small particles to cells throughout the animal's body.
Inside cells, nutrient particles can be broken down to release energy. Cells need energy to do their jobs. A cell's job might include sending signals to other cells, rearranging chemicals to make new substances, or moving substances from place to place.
Cells also use nutrient particles as building materials. Cells use building materials to help the animal grow and to replace worn-out parts.

Question:
Which job does the digestive system do?

0. breaks down food into small particles
1. helps make food

[Assistant]
The digestive system breaks down food into small particles of nutrients. Cells can get energy and building materials from these small particles.
The digestive system does not help make food. Animals cannot make food inside their bodies. They must eat other organisms.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Informal writing is typically used in casual situations or when communicating with someone you know well. Informal language often expresses familiarity and tends to sound more like speech. It uses more conversational language, such as slang, idioms, abbreviations, imprecise language, and contractions.
Formal writing is typically used in academic and business writing or when writing directly to an authority figure. It tends to be more courteous and impersonal, avoiding overly familiar or conversational language.
Compare the following sentences.
Informal: Yeah, ostriches can't fly, but I think they're awesome.
More formal: Ostriches may be flightless, but they're remarkable runners.
Most formal: Though flightless, ostriches are remarkable runners.

Question:
Which letter opening is more formal?

0. Dear Mr. Tran,
1. Dear Dan,

[Assistant]
The first letter opening is more formal. It uses the recipient's personal title and last name. The other opening uses the recipient's first name, suggesting a more familiar relationship.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Question:
What is Abraham Lincoln famous for?

0. He helped write the Declaration of Independence.
1. He gave women the right to vote.
2. He helped to end slavery.

[Assistant]
Abraham Lincoln was the 16 th president of the United States. He is famous for helping to end slavery. He is also famous for leading the country through the Civil War.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Although the Moon appears to shine, it does not give off light. Instead, we can see the Moon because it is lit up by the Sun. The part of the Moon that is both lit up by the Sun and facing Earth is called the Moon's phase.
The Moon orbits, or goes around, Earth. As it does, the Moon's phase changes. The model below shows the Moon's phase at eight positions in its orbit. The smaller moons closer to Earth show where sunlight hits the Moon. The larger moons farther from Earth show how the Moon will look during that phase.
To use the model, first pick one of the eight positions. Then, imagine standing on Earth and looking up at the Moon. Use the dotted white lines in the model to guide you. The picture of the Moon shows its phase for that position. If you are in the Southern Hemisphere, the Moon will appear flipped, left to right.

Question:
Select the phase of the Moon shown in the model.

0. full
1. third quarter

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 1


[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 complex sentence?

0. Madison Chock and Gracie Gold were two American figure skaters in the Sochi 2014 Olympics.
1. If you are sleepy, you should go to bed early tonight.

[Assistant]
The second sentence is the complex sentence. It is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause. The dependent clause begins with the subordinating conjunction if.
If you are sleepy, you should go to bed early tonight.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Birds have feathers, two wings, and a beak.

Question:
Select the bird.

0. manta ray
1. emerald hummingbird
2. grass frog
3. green iguana

[Assistant]
A green iguana is a reptile. It has scaly, waterproof skin.
Iguanas are a type of lizard. Iguanas eat plants and fruit.
An emerald hummingbird is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak.
Hummingbirds can fly backwards and upside-down!
A manta ray is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs.
Rays have a different shape than many other fish. Rays are large and flat. They have wide, triangle-shaped fins that help them swim long distances.
A grass frog is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water.
Frogs live near water or in damp places. Most frogs lay their eggs in water.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[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?
On May 5, 1964, in central Nebraska, there was a tornado with wind speeds over 200 miles per hour!

0. climate
1. weather

[Assistant]
Read the text carefully.
On May 5, 1964, in central Nebraska, there was a tornado with wind speeds over 200 miles per hour!
This passage tells you about the wind speed in central Nebraska on May 5, 1964. It describes the atmosphere at a certain place and time. So, this passage describes the weather.
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 animal.

0. Lionfish swim underwater.
1. Fig trees have many leaves.

[Assistant]
A lionfish is an animal. It swims underwater.
Lionfish have poisonous venom on the tips of their fins. This poison helps protect lionfish from predators.
A fig tree is a plant. It has many leaves.
Fig trees grow in dry, sunny places.
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.
Volume is a measurement of how much space something takes up.
There are many different units of volume. When you are using customary units, volume may be written in units of fluid ounces, cups, or gallons.
As the diagram shows, there are 8 fluid ounces in 1 cup and 16 cups in 1 gallon. So, 1 fluid ounce is less than 1 cup and much less than 1 gallon.
A glass of milk has a volume of about 8 fluid ounces, or 1 cup. A jug of milk has a volume of 1 gallon.

Question:
What is the volume of a large soup pot?

0. 3 cups
1. 3 gallons
2. 3 fluid ounces

[Assistant]
The best estimate for the volume of a large soup pot is 3 gallons.
3 fluid ounces and 3 cups are both too little.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
A clause is a group of words that contains both a subject and a predicate.
An independent clause is a complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause (or subordinate clause) is not a complete thought and 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 the flash of lightning, and seconds later we heard a rumble of thunder.
A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause. The dependent clause in a complex sentence usually begins with a subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun. Subordinating conjunctions include after, although, as, because, before, if, since, unless, until, when, and while. Relative pronouns include that, which, who, whom, or whose.
If she ever gets the chance, Terri would love to visit the Egyptian pyramids.
During his trip to Italy, Tony visited the Trevi Fountain, which is in Rome.
A compound-complex sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
After Samantha left work, she stopped at the bank, and then she went to the gym.
Sometimes a dependent clause in a complex or compound-complex sentence can interrupt an independent clause.
Orcas that are kept in captivity often have bent dorsal fins.

Question:
Which type of sentence is this?
Martina is a competitive horseback rider, and she will be competing in the next World Equestrian Games, which are held every four years.

0. simple
1. complex
2. compound-complex
3. compound

[Assistant]
The sentence is compound-complex. It is made up of two independent clauses and a dependent clause. The dependent clause begins with the relative pronoun which.
Martina is a competitive horseback rider, and she will be competing in the next World Equestrian Games, which are held every four years.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[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 Kristen acquired this trait?

0. Some scars fade more quickly than others.
1. Kristen's scar was caused by an accident. She cut her leg when she was climbing a tree.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 1


[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?
Topeka, Kansas, is located in an open prairie. So, it is windy all year long.

0. weather
1. climate

[Assistant]
Read the text carefully.
Topeka, Kansas, is located in an open prairie. So, it is windy all year long.
This passage tells you about the usual wind pattern in Topeka. 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]
Everything you can buy is either a good or a service.
A good is something you can touch or hold in your hands. For example, a hammer is a good.
A service is a job you pay someone else to do. For example, cooking food in a restaurant is a service.

Question:
Is a desk a good or a service?

0. a good
1. a service

[Assistant]
To decide whether a desk is a good or a service, ask these questions:
Is a desk something you can touch? Yes.
Is a desk a job you might pay someone else to do? No.
So, a desk is a good.
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 that can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause (or subordinate clause) is not a complete thought and 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 the flash of lightning, and seconds later we heard a rumble of thunder.
A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause. The dependent clause in a complex sentence usually begins with a subordinating conjunction or relative pronoun. Subordinating conjunctions include after, although, as, because, before, if, since, unless, until, when, and while. Relative pronouns include that, which, who, whom, or whose.
If she ever gets the chance, Terri would love to visit the Egyptian pyramids.
During his trip to Italy, Tony visited the Trevi Fountain, which is in Rome.
A compound-complex sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.
After Samantha left work, she stopped at the bank, and then she went to the gym.
Sometimes a dependent clause in a complex or compound-complex sentence can interrupt an independent clause.
Orcas that are kept in captivity often have bent dorsal fins.

Question:
Which type of sentence is this?
Gavin always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically, and he frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor.

0. complex
1. compound-complex
2. compound
3. simple

[Assistant]
The sentence is compound. It is made up of two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction and.
Gavin always approaches difficult tasks enthusiastically, and he frequently motivates others with his energy and fervor.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Question:
The First Amendment says that the government cannot make laws that take away a person's freedom of speech. What does it say about laws about religion?

0. The government can choose an official religion if enough people vote for it.
1. The government cannot make any laws that take away freedom of religion.
2. The government can make laws about some religions, but not all of them.
3. The government can make laws to support a religion but not to oppose a religion.

[Assistant]
The First Amendment says that the government cannot make any laws that take away freedom of religion. Freedom of speech means that Americans can say and write what they want. But there are some limits on freedom of speech. For example, a person cannot write lies about someone in a newspaper. But the government cannot stop speech just because someone disagrees with it. Freedom of religion means a person can choose his or her own religion. In the United States, the government cannot tell a person what to believe. The complete text of the First Amendment is below. Does it mention any other rights? Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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 apple?

0. 105 kilograms
1. 105 grams

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the mass of an apple is 105 grams.
105 kilograms is too heavy.
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.
Alliteration is the repetition of sounds at the beginning of nearby words.
What a lucky little lady you are!
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.
An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood literally. Its meaning must be learned.
The assignment was a piece of cake.
A simile uses like or as to compare two things that are not actually alike.
The cat's fur was as dark as the night.
A metaphor compares two things that are not actually alike without using like or as.
The snow formed a blanket over the town.
Onomatopoeia involves using a word that expresses a sound.
The scrambled eggs hit the floor with a splat.
Personification is giving human characteristics to nonhuman things.
The trees danced in the wind.
A pun involves using a word or phrase in a humorous way that suggests more than one meaning.
A great new broom is sweeping the nation.
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:
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
Bridget gazed at the ancient pug that seemed to sleep all day and noted, "You're an energetic puppy!"

0. pun
1. verbal irony

[Assistant]
The text uses verbal irony, which involves saying one thing but implying something very different.
An energetic puppy shows verbal irony because an old, exhausted dog is far from an energetic puppy.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Rhyming words are words that end with the same sound.
The words tip and slip rhyme. They both end with the ip sound.
The words lake and make rhyme. They both end with the ake sound.
The words tip and lake don't rhyme. They end with different sounds.

Question:
Which word does not rhyme?

0. robe
1. globe
2. plant

[Assistant]
The words globe and robe rhyme. They both end with the obe sound.
The word plant does not rhyme. It ends with a different sound.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Question:
Which change best matches the sentence?
Small pieces of rock are carried away by wind.

0. landslide
1. erosion
2. drought

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Everything you can buy is either a good or a service.
A good is something you can touch or hold in your hands. For example, a hammer is a good.
A service is a job you pay someone else to do. For example, cooking food in a restaurant is a service.

Question:
Is a car a good or a service?

0. a service
1. a good

[Assistant]
To decide whether a car is a good or a service, ask these questions:
Is a car something you can touch? Yes.
Is a car a job you might pay someone else to do? No.
So, a car is a good.
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 sisters call their grandfather.

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

[Assistant]
The sentence is in present tense. You can tell because it uses a present-tense verb, call. The verb tells you about something that is true or happening now.
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 Aphrodite's phenotype for the coat color trait?

0. ll
1. a red coat

[Assistant]
An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait. Aphrodite's observable version of the coat color trait is a red coat. So, Aphrodite's phenotype for the coat color trait is a red coat.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[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.
Fine rays of sunlight () through the tangle of leaves overhead.

0. appeared
1. peered

[Assistant]
Complete the sentence with the word peered. It describes the rays of sunlight as if they were people looking through the trees.
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 must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.
Martin Luther King, Jr., 1964 commencement address at Oberlin college

0. antithesis
1. assonance

[Assistant]
The text uses antithesis, the contrasting of opposing ideas within a parallel grammatical structure.
King contrasts two parallel phrases, live together as brothers and perish together as fools.
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, Ling 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 Ling's Internet connection.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[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 farmer needs to plow his fields, but his tractor is broken.
1. You can make a quill pen with a goose feather.

[Assistant]
The first sentence is the compound sentence. It is made up of two simple sentences joined by a comma and the conjunction but.
The farmer needs to plow his fields, but his tractor is broken.
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 Reagan inherited this trait?

0. Reagan's parents were born with wavy hair. They passed down this trait to Reagan.
1. Reagan and her mother both have short hair.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 0


[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. stalactite
1. brick wall
2. pear tree
3. mug

[Assistant]
A pear tree is a living thing.
Pear trees grow and respond to their environment. They need food and water. Pear trees are made up of many cells.
Pear trees are plants. They make their own food using water, carbon dioxide, and energy from sunlight.
A mug is not a living thing.
Mugs 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 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 stalactite is not a living thing.
A stalactite does not have all the traits of a living thing. It contains minerals that formed slowly over many years. But it does not need food or water.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[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.
The protean nature of the disease makes it difficult to diagnose.
The word protean is an allusion to the sea god Proteus in Greek mythology. Because the sea is constantly changing, to describe something as protean suggests that it is variable or in flux.

Question:
What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below?
When I learned the details of Rosa's Faustian bargain, I was in disbelief.

0. literature
1. Roman mythology

[Assistant]
The source of the allusion Faustian bargain is literature.
In a play by Christopher Marlowe based on the legend of Faust, a man strikes a deal with the devil. Disregarding the long-term consequences of his actions, he sells his soul in exchange for power.
The allusion Faustian bargain means a compromise of one's values for personal gain.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
A force is a push or a pull.
A force can make an object start moving or stop an object that is moving. A force can also make an object speed up, slow down, or change direction.
Forces can be different sizes.
Think about trying to move a heavy object and a light object. Imagine you want to move them at the same speed. You will need to use a larger force to move the heavy object.

Question:
The donkeys move the carts at the same speed. Which cart is pulled with a larger force?

0. a cart holding 46 pounds
1. a cart holding 53 pounds

[Assistant]
Look for the cart that is heavier.
A cart holding 53 pounds is heavier than a cart holding 46 pounds. So, the cart holding 53 pounds needs a larger force to start moving at the same speed as the other cart.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
There are four kinds of sentences.
A declarative sentence is a statement and always ends with a period.
The nurse told Mr. Abrams to roll up his sleeve so that she could check his blood pressure.
An imperative sentence makes a request or a demand and usually ends with a period. If a demand shows strong feeling, it can end with an exclamation point.
For this assignment, use references to support your claims.
Don't drive so quickly in the construction zone!
An interrogative sentence asks a question and always ends with a question mark.
Given the recent critiques of her new strategic plan, do you think the CEO will reconsider the company's direction?
An exclamatory sentence is a statement that shows surprise or strong feeling. An exclamation always ends with an exclamation point.
I can't wait to travel through Europe this summer!

Question:
What kind of sentence is this?
The panoramic vistas along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon are simply breathtaking.

0. exclamatory
1. declarative
2. interrogative

[Assistant]
The sentence is a statement and ends with a period. It is a declarative sentence.
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 closing is correct for a letter?

0. thanks,
Bella
1. Thanks,
Bella

[Assistant]
The second closing is correct:
Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma.
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. Some examples of properties are shiny, hard, fragile, and stretchy.
For example, a shiny material reflects a lot of light. A fragile material breaks when you drop it.

Question:
Which would stretch the most?

0. gold nugget
1. aluminum foil
2. gum

[Assistant]
Stretchy is a property. A stretchy material gets longer when you pull on it.
Look at each picture, one at a time. Imagine pulling on the material shown in each picture.
Of the choices, the gum would stretch the most. If you pull on soft chewing gum, it will get longer.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[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?
Ben has naturally blond 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, Ben's hair color is an inherited trait.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Everything you can buy is either a good or a service.
A good is something you can touch or hold in your hands. For example, a hammer is a good.
A service is a job you pay someone else to do. For example, cooking food in a restaurant is a service.

Question:
Is mowing grass a good or a service?

0. a service
1. a good

[Assistant]
To decide whether mowing grass is a good or a service, ask these questions:
Is mowing grass something you can touch? No.
Is mowing grass a job you might pay someone else to do? Yes.
So, mowing grass is a service.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Similes and metaphors are figures of speech that compare two things that are not actually alike.
A simile compares two things by saying that one is like the other. Similes often use the words like and as.
My sister runs like a cheetah.
The sister's running and a cheetah's running are compared using the word like.
A cheetah is known for running fast, so the simile means that the sister also runs fast.
The cat's fur was as dark as the night.
The cat's fur and the night are compared using the word as.
The night is dark, so the simile means that the cat's fur is also dark.
A metaphor compares two things by saying that one of them is the other. Unlike similes, metaphors don't use the word like or as.
The snow formed a blanket over the town.
The snow and a blanket are compared without the word like or as.
A blanket is a large piece of cloth that completely covers a bed. The metaphor makes the reader imagine that the snow becomes a blanket, covering the town completely.
Using similes and metaphors in your writing can help you create an interesting picture for the reader.

Question:
Which sentence uses a simile?

0. The ripe tomatoes were small red balloons.
1. The ripe tomatoes were like small red balloons.

[Assistant]
This sentence uses a simile:
The ripe tomatoes were like small red balloons.
The words tomatoes and balloons are compared using the word like.
This sentence uses a metaphor:
The ripe tomatoes were small red balloons.
The words tomatoes and balloons are compared without the word like or as.
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 more thermal energy?

0. a 2-kilogram brick at a temperature of 140F
1. a 2-kilogram brick at a temperature of 70F

[Assistant]
The two bricks have the same mass but different temperatures. Since the 140F brick is hotter than the 70F brick, it has more thermal energy.
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 vertebrate.

0. red-spotted purple butterfly
1. bess beetle
2. domestic cat
3. earthworm

[Assistant]
A bess beetle is an insect. Like other insects, a bess beetle is an invertebrate. It does not have a backbone. It has an exoskeleton.
A domestic cat is a mammal. Like other mammals, a domestic cat is a vertebrate. It has a backbone.
An earthworm is a worm. Like other worms, an earthworm is an invertebrate. It does not have a backbone. It has a soft body.
A red-spotted purple butterfly is an insect. Like other insects, a red-spotted purple butterfly is an invertebrate. It does not have a backbone. It has an exoskeleton.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[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. Bullock will deliver the envelope to Rick.

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

[Assistant]
The sentence is in future tense. You can tell because it uses will before the main verb, deliver. The verb tells you about something that is going to happen.
Therefore my final answer is: 1