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

Question:
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
Emilio returned to the parking lot to find his car somewhat destroyed. Apparently someone had crashed into it while he was working and had broken the entire front windshield.

0. euphemism
1. oxymoron

[Assistant]
The text uses an oxymoron, a joining of two seemingly contradictory terms.
Somewhat destroyed is a contradiction, because somewhat means partially or moderately, and destroyed implies totally wrecked.
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. Later the sailors will wash the deck of the ship.
1. The sun came out, and the clouds in the sky disappeared.

[Assistant]
The first sentence is the compound sentence. It is made up of two simple sentences joined by a comma and the conjunction and.
The sun came out, and the clouds in the sky disappeared.
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. Catfish swim underwater.
1. Oleander trees can grow colorful flowers.

[Assistant]
A catfish is an animal. It swims underwater.
A catfish is a fish. Unlike most other fish, catfish do not have scales! They have slimy skin.
An oleander tree is a plant. It can grow colorful flowers.
There are over 400 different types of oleander plants.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


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

Question:
Compare the motion of three cars. Which car was moving at the lowest speed?

0. a car that moved 435miles west in 10hours
1. a car that moved 655miles east in 10hours
2. a car that moved 400miles north in 10hours

[Assistant]
Look at the distance each car moved and the time it took to move that distance. The direction each car moved does not affect its speed.
Notice that each car moved for 10 hours. The car that moved 400 miles moved the shortest distance in that time. So, that car must have moved at the lowest speed.
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 Ling acquired this trait?

0. Ling's scar was caused by an accident. She cut her arm when she fell off her bicycle.
1. Ling's sister has a bruise from falling on her elbow.
2. Ling's scar is on her right elbow. Her father also has a scar on his right elbow.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 0


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

Question:
How long is an adult great white shark?

0. 6 inches
1. 6 yards
2. 6 feet

[Assistant]
The best estimate for the length of an adult great white shark is 6 yards.
6 inches and 6 feet are both too short.
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 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 Melissa inherited this trait?

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

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 0


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

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

0. Coral snakes hatch from eggs with shells. They spend most of their time underground or hiding under leaves. Coral snakes have scaly, waterproof skin.
1. Bengal tigers are one of the world's largest living cats. They have black, white, and orange fur. Female Bengal tigers feed their offspring milk. Male Bengal tigers can be almost twice as large as females!

[Assistant]
To decide if an animal is part of a group, look at the traits of the group.
Reptiles have the following traits:
They have scaly, waterproof skin.
They make eggs with shells.
Compare each animal's traits to the group's traits. Select the animal with traits similar to the group's traits.
A coral snake has the following traits:
It has scaly, waterproof skin.
It makes eggs with shells.
A coral snake has the traits of a reptile. A coral snake is a reptile.
A Bengal tiger has the following traits:
It feeds its offspring milk.
It has hair.
A Bengal tiger does not have all of the traits of a reptile. A Bengal tiger is a mammal.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


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

Question:
Does this passage describe the weather or the climate?
Southern California usually gets strong winds in the fall and winter. People call them Santa Ana winds.

0. climate
1. weather

[Assistant]
Read the text carefully.
Southern California usually gets strong winds in the fall and winter. People call them Santa Ana winds.
This passage tells you about the usual wind pattern in Southern California. It does not describe what the weather is like on a particular day. So, this passage describes the climate.
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 an apple?

0. 110 kilograms
1. 110 grams

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the mass of an apple is 110 grams.
110 kilograms is too heavy.
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. See you soon,
Gabby
1. See You Soon,
Gabby

[Assistant]
The first closing is correct:
Its first word is capitalized, and it ends with a comma.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.
For example, think about the words eager and impatient. They both mean wanting something to happen, but they have different connotations.
Eager has a positive connotation. It is a nice word. An eager person is happy and excited.
Impatient has a negative connotation. It is not a nice word. An impatient person is often pushy and demanding.

Question:
Which phrase has a more positive connotation?

0. a nosy person
1. an inquisitive person

[Assistant]
An inquisitive person has a more positive connotation. Inquisitive and nosy both denote taking an interest in something. However, inquisitive suggests a healthy interest in learning more, while nosy suggests an inappropriate interest in other people's affairs.
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?
After Wanda cooked and served a scrumptious dinner, Dad boasted that she is the Julia Child of our family.

0. simile
1. allusion

[Assistant]
The text uses an allusion, a brief reference to someone or something well known.
Julia Child alludes to the famous chef who is known for popularizing French cuisine in the United States.
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?
The dry season in Emmett's hometown usually lasts from November to May.

0. climate
1. weather

[Assistant]
Read the text carefully.
The dry season in Emmett's hometown usually lasts from November to May.
This passage tells you about the usual precipitation pattern where Emmett is from. It does not describe what the weather is like on a particular day. So, this passage describes the climate.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


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

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

0. yellow fruit
1. red fruit

[Assistant]
You need to determine the tomato plant's phenotype for the fruit color trait. First, consider the alleles in the plant's genotype for the fruit color gene. Then, decide whether these alleles are dominant or recessive.
The allele for red fruit (F) is dominant over the allele for yellow fruit (f). This means F is a dominant allele, and f is a recessive allele.
The tomato plant's genotype of Ff has one dominant allele and one recessive allele. An organism with at least one dominant allele for a gene will have the dominant allele's version of the trait. So, the tomato plant's phenotype for the fruit color trait must be red fruit.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


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

Question:
Which sentence is more formal?

0. There are some things that Ms. Stevenson wants to bring up at the next city council meeting.
1. Ms. Stevenson has several important proposals to discuss at the next city council meeting.

[Assistant]
The second sentence is less formal. You can tell because it uses overly simple or imprecise language (some things, bring up).
The first sentence uses more precise language, so it is more formal overall.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


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

Question:
What is the mass of a skateboard?

0. 3 grams
1. 3 kilograms

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the mass of a skateboard is 3 kilograms.
3 grams is too light.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Question:
Many people around the world celebrate the new year on January 1. But many other people celebrate the new year on different days. Why?

0. They want to celebrate during summer.
1. They think celebrating on January 1 is bad luck.
2. They use different calendars.
3. They are confused about what day it is.

[Assistant]
People celebrate the new year on different days because they use different calendars.
Which calendars do people use?
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[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. The book Charlotte's Web has an unhappy ending.
1. Written by E. B. White, Charlotte's Web was first printed in 1952.

[Assistant]
The second sentence states a fact.
Written by E. B. White, Charlotte's Web was first printed in 1952.
It can be proved by checking inside the book's front cover.
The first sentence states an opinion.
The book Charlotte's Web has an unhappy ending.
Unhappy shows what a person believes, thinks, or feels. Another person might have a different opinion about the book's ending.
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. 120F
1. 95F
2. 105F

[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 100 and 110. So, the temperature is 105F.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
Organisms that carry out photosynthesis are called photosynthetic organisms. During photosynthesis, these organisms use light energy, carbon dioxide, and water to produce sugars and oxygen.
Photosynthetic organisms also often have the following characteristics:
They are producers, which are organisms that make their own food inside their cells. Because producers make their own food, they typically do not eat other organisms.
Their cells contain chloroplasts, which are cell structures where photosynthesis occurs.
Their chloroplasts often contain a green substance called chlorophyll. Chlorophyll captures light energy from the Sun to power photosynthesis.
They use the sugars they produce during photosynthesis as food. This food provides energy that helps the organisms live, grow, and reproduce.

Question:
Use the evidence in the text to select the photosynthetic organism.

0. Stinging nettle slug caterpillars are covered in sharp spines that protect them from predators. These caterpillars get the energy they need to live by eating leaves.
1. Aloe ferox plants have thick, spiny leaves and red flowers. These plants make sugars from carbon dioxide and water. The plants get the energy they need to live from these sugars.

[Assistant]
This organism is photosynthetic:
The text tells you that Aloe ferox plants get energy from the sugars they make using carbon dioxide and water. This is evidence that the Aloe ferox plant is a photosynthetic organism.
This organism is not photosynthetic:
The text does not provide evidence that the stinging nettle slug caterpillar is photosynthetic.
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. Mrs. Harper informed her assistant that she had to book a flight to Seoul immediately.
1. Mrs. Harper told her assistant to book a flight to Cedarburg immediately.

[Assistant]
The first answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun she could refer to Mrs. Harper or her assistant.
Mrs. Harper informed her assistant that she had to book a flight to Seoul immediately.
The second answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. The text has been rewritten so that the meaning is clear.
Mrs. Harper told her assistant to book a flight to Cedarburg immediately.
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?
Dad will love your surprise gift!

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

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


[User]
Question:
By 1860, there were almost four million enslaved African American people in the United States. What is an enslaved person?

0. a person who works for someone else for 4 to 7 years
1. a person who is owned by someone else
2. a person who is a criminal
3. a person who is drafted into the army

[Assistant]
An enslaved person is a person who is owned by someone else. Slaveholders in the 1800 s had the power to sell, punish, and work an enslaved person.
By the antebellum period, or the time period leading up to the Civil War, African American people had been enslaved in North America for over 300 years. By 1860, there were almost four million enslaved African American people in the United States.
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. Before Ken decided on a double major in history and Russian literature, he talked to them about the requirements for each major.
1. Before Ken decided on a double major in history and Russian literature, he talked to academic advisers about the requirements for each major.

[Assistant]
The first answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun them is used without its antecedent.
The second answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. Them has been replaced with academic advisers.
Before Ken decided on a double major in history and Russian literature, he talked to academic advisers about the requirements for each major.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Mammals have hair or fur and feed their young milk.

Question:
Select the mammal.

0. bottlenose dolphin
1. red-headed poison frog
2. cane toad
3. parrotfish

[Assistant]
A red-headed poison frog is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water.
Poison dart frogs come in many bright colors. Their bright color warns other animals that these frogs are poisonous.
A parrotfish is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs.
Parrotfish have fins and live underwater near coral reefs. They get their name from their bird-like beak!
A bottlenose dolphin is a mammal. It has hair and feeds its young milk.
Dolphins may look like sharks or other fish, but they are mammals! When a baby dolphin is born, it has hair around its jaw. This hair falls out as the dolphin grows.
A cane toad is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water.
Toads do not have teeth! They swallow their food whole.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


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

Question:
How long is a paper clip?

0. 25 millimeters
1. 25 kilometers
2. 25 meters

[Assistant]
The best estimate for the length of a paper clip is 25 millimeters.
25 meters and 25 kilometers are both too long.
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 small candy bar?

0. 60 grams
1. 60 kilograms

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the mass of a small candy bar is 60 grams.
60 kilograms is too heavy.
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?
Vince's remark about your new car is clearly a case of sour grapes.

0. a fable
1. Greek mythology

[Assistant]
The source of the allusion sour grapes is a fable.
In the fable "The Fox and the Grapes," a fox tries unsuccessfully to reach a bunch of grapes. Because he cannot reach them and therefore cannot eat them, he tells himself that they must be sour.
The allusion sour grapes means criticizing something because you can't have it.
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?
Ian will pitch the ball quickly.

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

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


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

Question:
Based on this information, what is Lyla's genotype for the coat pattern gene?

0. a black coat
1. aa

[Assistant]
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. Lyla has two alleles for a black coat (a). So, Lyla's genotype for the coat pattern gene is aa.
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.
An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood literally. Its meaning must be learned.
The assignment was a piece of cake.

Question:
What does the idiom in this text suggest?
Mr. and Mrs. Erickson usually see eye to eye, but not when it comes to the controversial mayoral race.

0. Mr. and Mrs. Erickson usually agree.
1. Mr. and Mrs. Erickson are not politically active.

[Assistant]
The text uses an idiom, an expression that cannot be understood literally.
The idiom see eye to eye suggests that Mr. and Mrs. Erickson usually agree. When you see eye to eye with someone, you share their opinion.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


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

0. hive
1. moon
2. den
3. nest

[Assistant]
Moon doesn't belong.
Nest, hive, and den all name places where groups of animals live.
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 run-on sentence?

0. All fish use gills for breathing underwater.
1. Grandpa teaches us how to play the fiddle it isn't easy.

[Assistant]
Grandpa teaches us how to play the fiddle it isn't easy is a run-on sentence. It has two sentences that are joined without end punctuation: Grandpa teaches us how to play the fiddle and It isn't easy.
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?
The metal platter landed with a great clang, spraying bits of food across the kitchen floor and cabinets.

0. onomatopoeia
1. verbal irony

[Assistant]
The text uses onomatopoeia, a word that expresses a sound.
Clang represents the sound the metal platter made when it hit the floor.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Question:
Which body part pumps blood through the body?

0. stomach
1. brain
2. heart

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 2


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

Question:
Select the bird.

0. porcupinefish
1. keel-billed toucan
2. red-spotted newt
3. harbor seal

[Assistant]
A keel-billed toucan is a bird. It has feathers, two wings, and a beak.
Toucans have large beaks. A toucan's beak can be half as long as its body.
A porcupinefish is a fish. It lives underwater. It has fins, not limbs.
Porcupinefish can puff up their bodies with air or water to scare off predators.
A harbor seal is a mammal. It has fur and feeds its young milk.
Seals have flippers instead of arms! They use their flippers to swim underwater or to crawl on the beach.
A red-spotted newt is an amphibian. It has moist skin and begins its life in water.
Some newts live in water. Other newts live on land but lay their eggs in water.
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 pushing on Dean.
1. The suitcase is pulling on Dean.

[Assistant]
Dean is pulling on the suitcase. So, Newton's third law tells you that the suitcase is pulling on Dean.
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.
When you are using customary units, length may be written with units of inches, feet, yards, or miles.
There are 12 inches in 1 foot, and 3 feet in 1 yard. There are 5,280 feet in 1 mile.
A football is about 1 foot long. A football field is 100 yards long.

Question:
How long is a potato?

0. 7 yards
1. 7 inches
2. 7 feet
3. 7 miles

[Assistant]
The best estimate for the length of a potato is 7 inches.
7 feet, 7 yards, and 7 miles are all too long.
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?
Bridget has five fingers on each hand.

0. inherited
1. acquired

[Assistant]
Most humans are born with five fingers on each hand. So, having five fingers is an inherited trait.
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?
Tyrone's remark about your new car is clearly a case of sour grapes.

0. Greek mythology
1. a fable

[Assistant]
The source of the allusion sour grapes is a fable.
In the fable "The Fox and the Grapes," a fox tries unsuccessfully to reach a bunch of grapes. Because he cannot reach them and therefore cannot eat them, he tells himself that they must be sour.
The allusion sour grapes means criticizing something because you can't have it.
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?
Akiko teaches Chloe about customs in Japan.

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

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


[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. plan
1. ran
2. rain

[Assistant]
The words ran and plan rhyme. They both end with the an sound.
The word rain does not rhyme. It ends with a different sound.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


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

Question:
Complete the sentence so that it uses personification.
"You might think you'll always be young," Mrs. Stone counseled, "but time ()".

0. creeps up on you
1. affects everyone

[Assistant]
Complete the sentence with the phrase creeps up on you. It describes time as if it were a sneaky person.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


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

Question:
How long is a human front tooth?

0. 12 millimeters
1. 12 kilometers
2. 12 centimeters
3. 12 meters

[Assistant]
The best estimate for the length of a human front tooth is 12 millimeters.
12 centimeters, 12 meters, and 12 kilometers are all too long.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


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

Question:
Is the following trait inherited or acquired?
Doug has a scar on his left leg.

0. inherited
1. acquired

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


[User]
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. The jeweler carefully polished the ring once he had removed the precious gemstone from it.
1. After the jeweler removed the precious gemstone from the ring, he carefully polished it.

[Assistant]
The second answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun it could refer to the precious gemstone or the ring.
After the jeweler removed the precious gemstone from the ring, he carefully polished it.
The first answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. The text has been rewritten so that the meaning is clear.
The jeweler carefully polished the ring once he had removed the precious gemstone from it.
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. Mike accidentally bumped into the waiter, and food splattered all over Mike's shirt.
1. Mike accidentally bumped into the waiter, and food splattered all over his shirt.

[Assistant]
The first answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun his could refer to Mike's or the waiter's.
The second answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. His has been replaced with Mike's.
Mike accidentally bumped into the waiter, and food splattered all over Mike's shirt.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


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

Question:
What is the mass of a dinner fork?

0. 85 grams
1. 85 kilograms

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the mass of a dinner fork is 85 grams.
85 kilograms is too heavy.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


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

Question:
Which sentence is more formal?

0. Andrew Carnegie made tons of dough when he sold his steel company to John Pierpont Morgan in 1901.
1. Andrew Carnegie became one of the world's richest men after selling his steel company to John Pierpont Morgan in 1901.

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


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

Question:
How long does it take to do ten jumping jacks?

0. 21 minutes
1. 21 seconds

[Assistant]
The better estimate for how long it takes to do ten jumping jacks is 21 seconds.
21 minutes is too slow.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


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

Question:
Complete the statement. Assume that the motorcycle's mass did not change.
The gravitational potential energy stored between the motorcycle and Earth () as Josiah rode up the hill.

0. increased
1. stayed the same
2. decreased

[Assistant]
Think about how the distance between the motorcycle and the center of Earth changed.
The top of the hill is higher than the bottom of the hill. As Josiah rode toward the top of the hill, the distance between the motorcycle and the center of Earth increased. So, the gravitational potential energy stored between the motorcycle and Earth increased as Josiah rode up the hill.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
A fact is something that can be proved true by research or observation.
George Washington became president of the United States in 1789.
This statement is a fact. It can be proved by researching what year George Washington was inaugurated president.
An opinion is something that a person believes, thinks, or feels. An opinion can be supported by evidence, but it cannot be proved true.
George Washington was a better president than Thomas Jefferson.
This statement is an opinion. People can have different ideas about what makes someone a "better" president, so the statement cannot be proved.

Question:
Which sentence states a fact?

0. Benjamin Franklin was smarter than most American presidents.
1. Benjamin Franklin was never president of the United States.

[Assistant]
The first sentence states a fact.
Benjamin Franklin was never president of the United States.
It can be proved by looking at a list of U.S. presidents.
The second sentence states an opinion.
Benjamin Franklin was smarter than most American presidents.
Smarter shows what a person believes, thinks, or feels. Another person might have a different opinion about what makes one person smarter than another.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


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

Question:
What is the mass of an eraser?

0. 42 grams
1. 42 kilograms

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the mass of an eraser is 42 grams.
42 kilograms is too heavy.
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?
Looking at his life, we couldn't help but see Pablo as a Job-like figure.

0. the Bible
1. Greek mythology

[Assistant]
The source of the allusion Job is the Bible.
In the Bible, Job remains faithful and loyal to God, even after the unjust loss of his possessions, family, and health.
The allusion Job means someone who patiently endures adversity.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[User]
Solid, liquid, and gas are states of matter. Matter is anything that takes up space. Matter can come in different states, or forms.
When matter is a solid, it has a definite volume and a definite shape. So, a solid has a size and shape of its own.
Some solids can be easily folded, bent, or broken. A piece of paper is a solid. Also, some solids are very small. A grain of sand is a solid.
When matter is a liquid, it has a definite volume but not a definite shape. So, a liquid has a size of its own, but it does not have a shape of its own. Think about pouring juice from a bottle into a cup. The juice still takes up the same amount of space, but it takes the shape of the bottle.
Some liquids do not pour as easily as others. Honey and milk are both liquids. But pouring honey takes more time than pouring milk.
When matter is a gas, it does not have a definite volume or a definite shape. A gas expands, or gets bigger, until it completely fills a space. A gas can also get smaller if it is squeezed into a smaller space.
Many gases are invisible. Air is a gas.

Question:
Select the liquid.

0. pair of dice
1. water droplets
2. spoon
3. chalk

[Assistant]
Chalk is a solid. You can easily break chalk into pieces. But each piece will still have a size and shape of its own.
Water droplets are a liquid. A liquid takes the shape of any container it is in. If you collect water droplets in a bucket, they will take the shape of the bucket. But the water droplets will still take up the same amount of space.
A spoon is a solid. You can bend a spoon. But it will still have a size and shape of its own.
A pair of dice is a solid. A solid has a size and shape of its own. When you roll a pair of dice, the dice have a shape of their own. They are still cubes when they stop rolling.
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 Mortimer's phenotype for the fur color trait?

0. black fur
1. FF

[Assistant]
An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait. Mortimer's observable version of the fur color trait is black fur. So, Mortimer's phenotype for the fur color trait is black fur.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


[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?
Lucia considers Paris the most romantic city in the world.

0. interrogative
1. exclamatory
2. declarative

[Assistant]
The sentence is a statement and ends with a period. It is a declarative sentence.
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?
Looking at his life, we couldn't help but see Mitch as a Job-like figure.

0. the Bible
1. Greek mythology

[Assistant]
The source of the allusion Job is the Bible.
In the Bible, Job remains faithful and loyal to God, even after the unjust loss of his possessions, family, and health.
The allusion Job means someone who patiently endures adversity.
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 globe a good or a service?

0. a good
1. a service

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

0. 35 grams
1. 35 kilograms

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the mass of a goat is 35 kilograms.
35 grams is too light.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


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

Question:
What kind of sentence is this?
How well does Jaylen play the guitar?

0. interrogative
1. imperative

[Assistant]
The sentence asks something, and it ends with a question mark. It is an interrogative sentence.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


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

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

0. climate
1. weather

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


[User]
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 Daniel acquired this trait?

0. Daniel knits sweaters using cotton, wool, and other types of yarn.
1. Daniel learned how to knit in an after school program.

[Assistant] 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 same sound.
The words meet and treat also rhyme. They both end with the same sound, even though the sound has two different spellings.
The words tip and meet don't rhyme. They end with different sounds.

Question:
Which word does not rhyme?

0. globe
1. note
2. robe

[Assistant]
The words globe and robe rhyme. They both end with the obe sound.
The word note does not rhyme. It ends with a different sound.
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 gas pedal is pulling on Susan's foot.
1. The gas pedal is pushing on Susan's foot.

[Assistant]
Susan's foot is pushing on the gas pedal. So, Newton's third law tells you that the gas pedal is pushing on Susan's foot.
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?
Natalie 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. compound
2. complex
3. compound-complex

[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.
Natalie 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: 3


[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 Carmen acquired this trait?

0. Carmen was not born knowing how to identify different bird calls. She had to learn this skill.
1. Carmen likes to photograph birds at the zoo.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 0


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

Question:
Complete the sentence.
An air freshener making a room smell nice is a ().

0. chemical change
1. physical change

[Assistant]
An air freshener making a room smell nice is a change of state. So, it is a physical change. The matter in the air freshener is changing from solid to gas. This is called sublimation.
The gas spreads to fill the room and changes the scent of the air. But it does not form a different type of matter.
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?
Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?
A nation turns its lonely eyes to you . . .
Paul Simon, "Mrs. Robinson"

0. chiasmus
1. apostrophe

[Assistant]
The text uses apostrophe, a direct address to an absent person or a nonhuman entity.
Joe DiMaggio is a direct address to former baseball star Joe DiMaggio, an absent person.
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 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 Shelley inherited this trait?

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

[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 compound sentence?

0. The package includes some old letters from my grandma to my dad and a broken pocket watch.
1. Before the performance, Vicky tied a satin sash around her waist, and Nicole braided her hair.

[Assistant]
The second sentence is the compound sentence. It is made up of two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction and.
Before the performance, Vicky tied a satin sash around her waist, and Nicole braided her hair.
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 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 Ed acquired this trait?

0. Ed learned how to knit in an after school program.
1. Ed knits sweaters using cotton, wool, and other types of yarn.

[Assistant] Therefore my final answer is: 0


[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?
In the game today, Norma hit a home run with bases loaded!

0. declarative
1. interrogative
2. exclamatory

[Assistant]
The sentence is a statement that shows strong feeling and ends with an exclamation point. It is an exclamatory sentence.
Therefore my final answer is: 2


[User]
The title of a book, movie, play, TV show, magazine, or newspaper should be in italics. If you write it by hand, it can be underlined instead.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
The title of a poem, song, or article should be in quotation marks.
"You Are My Sunshine"

Question:
Which correctly shows the title of an article?

0. Sunrise on the Shutdown
1. "Sunrise on the Shutdown"

[Assistant]
An article should be in quotation marks.
The correct title is "Sunrise on the Shutdown."
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,
Liz
1. Many thanks,
Liz

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


[User]
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Imagine being told that a pencil is 16 long. You might be thinking, 16 what? Is the pencil 16 centimeters long? 16 meters? 16 kilometers?
The number 16 on its own does not give you much information about the length of the pencil. That is because the units are missing.
Now look at the drawing of the pencil and the ruler. The ruler shows that the units are centimeters. So, the length of the pencil is 16 centimeters.
There are 100 centimeters in 1 meter. So, 1 centimeter is much shorter than 1 meter.
There are 1,000 meters in 1 kilometer. So, 1 meter is much shorter than 1 kilometer.

Question:
How long is a tennis racket?

0. 60 kilometers
1. 60 centimeters

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the length of a tennis racket is 60 centimeters.
60 kilometers is too long.
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.
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?
After a jog around the block, Jasmine collapsed on the couch and declared with a wheeze, "Well, I'm ready to run a marathon."

0. Jasmine was out of shape.
1. Jasmine plans to run more.

[Assistant]
The text uses verbal irony, which involves saying one thing but implying something very different.
Ready to run a marathon ironically suggests that Jasmine was out of shape. She was actually far from ready to run a marathon.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


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

Question:
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
The city of Bloomington is currently experiencing a minor crisis. Its sanitation workers are on strike, and the garbage is piling up in the streets.

0. paradox
1. oxymoron

[Assistant]
The text uses an oxymoron, a joining of two seemingly contradictory terms.
Minor crisis is a contradiction, because minor means small or insignificant, and a crisis is a large problem.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


[User]
Question:
Is the following statement true or false?
An animal cell has a cell membrane.

0. true
1. false

[Assistant]
An animal cell has a cell membrane.
This statement is true. Every cell has a cell membrane. The cell membrane controls which substances enter and leave the cell.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


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

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

0. Wels catfish have a bony skeleton and live in lakes, rivers, and coastal waters. Wels catfish eggs do not have shells for protection. Male catfish guard the eggs until they hatch.
1. Gray tree frogs hatch from eggs without shells. They live underwater when they are tadpoles. They move onto land when they become adults. The moist skin of adult gray tree frogs can be green or gray. The color of their skin helps them hide on rocks or plants.

[Assistant]
To decide if an animal is part of a group, look at the traits of the group.
Bony fish have the following traits:
They have fins, not limbs.
They live underwater.
They have a skeleton made of bone.
They make eggs with no shells.
Compare each animal's traits to the group's traits. Select the animal with traits similar to the group's traits.
A gray tree frog has the following traits:
It spends part of its life in water and part on land.
It has moist skin.
It makes eggs with no shells.
A gray tree frog does not have all of the traits of a bony fish. A gray tree frog is an amphibian.
A wels catfish has the following traits:
It has fins, not limbs.
It lives underwater.
It has a skeleton made of bone.
It makes eggs with no shells.
A wels catfish has the traits of a bony fish. A wels catfish is a bony fish.
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. Emma and her sister posed for a photograph, but when the flash went off, Emma blinked.
1. Emma and her sister posed for a photograph, but when the flash went off, she blinked.

[Assistant]
The second answer choice contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun she could refer to Emma or her sister.
The first answer choice shows a possible correction for the vague pronoun reference. She has been replaced with Emma.
Emma and her sister posed for a photograph, but when the flash went off, Emma blinked.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


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

0. ruler
1. clock
2. timer
3. watch

[Assistant]
Ruler doesn't belong.
Timer, watch, and clock all name items you use to keep track of time.
Therefore my final answer is: 0


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

Question:
How long is a parking space?

0. 20 inches
1. 20 miles
2. 20 yards
3. 20 feet

[Assistant]
The best estimate for the length of a parking space is 20 feet.
20 inches is too short. 20 yards and 20 miles are too long.
Therefore my final answer is: 3


[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 purse a good or a service?

0. a service
1. a good

[Assistant]
To decide whether a purse is a good or a service, ask these questions:
Is a purse something you can touch? Yes.
Is a purse a job you might pay someone else to do? No.
So, a purse is a good.
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 cover letter is more formal?

0. Now that I've got my degree, I can't wait to try and get a job on your team.
1. Now that I have earned my degree, I am eager to apply for a position on your team.

[Assistant]
The second cover letter is more formal. It uses more elevated language (eager to apply, position). The other cover letter uses contractions and conversational language (I've got, can't wait, get a job).
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?
As Dalton sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.

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

[Assistant]
The sentence is complex. It is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause. The dependent clause begins with the subordinating conjunction as.
As Dalton sat down on the rickety old chair, it abruptly collapsed beneath him.
Therefore my final answer is: 3


[User]
Words are made up of syllables. Two kinds of syllables are closed and open.
A closed syllable has one vowel and ends with a consonant. It usually has a short vowel sound.
desk: short e
kit / ten: short i / short e
An open syllable ends with one vowel. It usually has a long vowel sound.
go: long o
he / ro: long e / long o
Some open syllables end with y. The y makes a long e sound or a long i sound.
sky: long i
ba / by: long a / long e

Question:
Look at the word. Does it have a closed syllable or an open syllable?
beg

0. closed
1. open

[Assistant]
The word beg ends with a consonant and has a short vowel sound. So, it has a closed syllable.
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 metric units, volume may be written in units of milliliters or liters.
There are 1,000 milliliters in 1 liter. So, 1 milliliter is much less than 1 liter.
A raindrop has a volume of about 20 milliliters, while a large soda bottle has a volume of 2 liters. The flask shown here measures volumes up to 500 milliliters.

Question:
What is the volume of a bowl of soup?

0. 280 liters
1. 280 milliliters

[Assistant]
The better estimate for the volume of a bowl of soup is 280 milliliters.
280 liters is too much.
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 anthropologists will go into the canyon.

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

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


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

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

0. Barn owls live on every continent except Antarctica. They have feathers, two wings, and a beak. They hatch from eggs with shells.
1. California newts have moist, smooth skin that is brown and orange. Their eggs have no shells, but they are protected by a poisonous gel. Young California newts live in shallow pools or streams. Adult newts live mostly on land.

[Assistant]
To decide if an animal is part of a group, look at the traits of the group.
Amphibians have the following traits:
They spend part of their lives in water and part on land.
They have moist skin.
They make eggs with no shells.
Compare each animal's traits to the group's traits. Select the animal with traits similar to the group's traits.
A barn owl has the following traits:
It has feathers.
It has wings.
It has a beak.
It makes eggs with shells.
A barn owl does not have all of the traits of an amphibian. A barn owl is a bird.
A California newt has the following traits:
It spends part of its life in water and part on land.
It has moist skin.
It makes eggs with no shells.
A California newt has the traits of an amphibian. A California newt is an amphibian.
Therefore my final answer is: 1


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

Question:
Complete the statement. Assume that Robert's mass did not change.
The gravitational potential energy stored between Robert and Earth () as he rode the escalator.

0. increased
1. decreased
2. stayed the same

[Assistant]
Think about how the distance between Robert and the center of Earth changed.
The second floor is higher than the first floor. As he rode the escalator toward the second floor, the distance between Robert and the center of Earth increased. So, the gravitational potential energy stored between Robert and Earth increased as he rode the escalator.
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?
The farmer will grow corn in that field.

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, grow. The verb tells you about something that is going to happen.
Therefore my final answer is: 2