How does the net of a fish tank with no lid compare to the net of a fish tank with its lid on?(1 point)
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Both the nets are identical.
The net of the fish tank with no lid comprises five rectangles, two pairs of congruent rectangles and one odd rectangle, whereas the net of the fish tank with its lid comprises six rectangles, three pairs of congruent rectangles.
The net of the fish tank with a lid comprises five rectangles, two pairs of congruent rectangles and one odd rectangle, whereas the net of the fish tank with no lid comprises six rectangles, three pairs of congruent rectangles.
The net of the fish tank with no lid has four rectangular faces, two pairs of congruent rectangles, and the net of the fish tank with its lid has six rectangular faces, three pairs of congruent rectangles.
The net of the fish tank with a lid will have an additional rectangular face that covers the top of the tank, while the net of the fish tank with no lid will only have four faces that form the sides and bottom of the tank. Therefore, the two nets are not identical, and the net of the fish tank with a lid is more complex.
Then answer this question: What is the central idea of the passage?
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Keeton gently accepts the money from Mrs. Gale and reminds her that she doesn't need to pay him.
Keeton carries Mrs. Gale's groceries because he notices she is having a hard time getting them out of her car.
Even though Keeton has homework to finish, he kindly agrees to help Mrs. Gale with tasks around her house.
Even though Keeton needs to create a rough draft for school, he can't think of anything to write about.
The central idea of the passage is about Keeton's acts of kindness towards Mrs. Gale despite having other tasks that he needs to attend, such as carrying her groceries, helping with tasks around the house, and refusing payment for his assistance.
When Shawn arrives at work, he puts his lunch box in the fridge.
Which grammatical element do the bold words represent?
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3 points
dependent clause
independent clause
compound complex sentence
compound sentence
This sentence contains only one independent clause: "When Shawn arrives at work, he puts his lunch box in the fridge."
The bold words "When Shawn arrives at work" represent a dependent clause which functions as an adverb modifying the independent clause.
There is a time to speak, and a time to be silent.
Which part of the sentence is an independent clause?
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3 points
There is a time
to speak
to speak and a time
a time to be silent.
The independent clause in this sentence is: "There is a time to speak, and a time to be silent."
Use the sentence to answer the question.
There is a time to speak, and a time to be silent.
Which part of the sentence is an independent clause?
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3 points
There is a time
to speak
to speak and a time
a time to be silent.
The independent clause in this sentence is: "There is a time to speak, and a time to be silent."
Use the sentence to answer the question.
I never miss Art Club meetings because I love to draw.
Which part of the sentence is a dependent clause?
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2 points
I never miss Art Club meetings
I love to draw
because I love to draw
The dependent clause in this sentence is: "because I love to draw."
Which sentence shows a relationship between two independent clauses?
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2 points
When Ruby gets hungry, she eats strawberries.
Leo loves to chase Lincoln around.
Ruby and Leo spent the day searching for butterflies and they also had a picnic in the park.
Although it was raining, Leo wanted to go outside.
The sentence that shows a relationship between two independent clauses is:
"Ruby and Leo spent the day searching for butterflies and they also had a picnic in the park."
The two independent clauses connected by the coordinating conjunction "and" show a relationship between two actions that occurred during the same day.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Although Gabbi loves plants, she knows she has too many.
Which relationship exists between the clauses?
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2 points
a relationship between a dependent clause and an independent clause
a relationship within a single independent clause
a relationship between a dependent clause and two independent clauses
a relationship between two independent clauses
The relationship that exists between the clauses in this sentence is:
"a relationship between a dependent clause and an independent clause."
The dependent clause is "Although Gabbi loves plants," and it introduces a contrasting idea to the main clause "she knows she has too many."
Which of the following is simple sentence?
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2 points
Because he didn't know the route well, Joshua drove cautiously.
Joshua drove cautiously.
Joshua drove cautiously, and breathed a sigh of relief when he arrived at the house.
Joshua, driving to visit his sister in Montana, was worried that he would get a flat tire on the way there.
"Joshua drove cautiously." is a simple sentence because it contains a single independent clause with a subject "Joshua" and a verb "drove."
Use the sentences to answer the question.
CJ started a new job. He enjoys the flexible hours.
Which option best combines the two simple sentences into one compound sentence while maintaining the meaning of the original sentences?
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2 points
While CJ started a new job, he enjoys the flexible hours.
CJ started a new job, so he enjoys the flexible hours.
He enjoys the flexible hours. CJ started a new job.
CJ started a new job, and he enjoys the flexible hours.
"CJ started a new job, and he enjoys the flexible hours." is the best option that combines the two simple sentences into one compound sentence, while maintaining the meaning of the original sentences.
The following sentence is an example of a _______________.
To reach her goal of buying a new bike, Marsha will need to save $10 each week.
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2 points
compound sentence
compound-complex sentence
complex sentence
simple sentence
The following sentence is an example of a complex sentence since it contains a dependent clause "To reach her goal of buying a new bike" and an independent clause "Marsha will need to save $10 each week."
Rachel's younger brother is in fourth grade. She is trying to explain to him how to do a household task. She is going to read the explanation aloud and post it on the refrigerator for him to refer to later. What kind of sentences do you recommend Rachel use? Select all the apply.
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2 points
Simple sentences because they would be easy to comprehend.
Compound sentences because they would show the relationship between two thoughts.
Complex sentences because they would teach her brother new vocabulary.
Compound-complex because they would help her brother to focus on one thing at a time.
Simple sentences because they would be easy to comprehend is the best option for Rachel to use.
How does using a variety of sentence types improve a story? Select all that apply.
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2 points
It adds variety to the story.
It adds more emphasis on certain parts.
It provides fewer details.
It keeps the reader entertained.
It bores the reader.
Using a variety of sentence types improves a story because:
- It adds variety to the story.
- It adds more emphasis on certain parts.
- It keeps the reader entertained.
Therefore, the correct options are:
- It adds variety to the story.
- It adds more emphasis on certain parts.
- It keeps the reader entertained.
In which sentence is the modifying phrase placed incorrectly?
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2 points
He wore a bicycle helmet on his head that was too small.
The patient with an ear infection was referred to the doctor.
Alyssa served cookies, wrapped in aluminum foil, to her coworkers.
While driving home from school, Dexter spotted a stray kitten.
The sentence in which the modifying phrase is placed incorrectly is:
"He wore a bicycle helmet on his head that was too small."
The modifying phrase "that was too small" should be placed immediately after "bicycle helmet" and not after "his head" to correctly modify the intended noun.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
When Stefan gets tired he likes to take a nap on the couch.
Which revision of this sentence uses commas accurately?
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2 points
When Stefan gets tired he likes to take a nap, on the couch.
When Stefan, gets tired he likes to take a nap on the couch.
When Stefan gets tired, he likes to take a nap on the, couch.
When Stefan gets tired, he likes to take a nap on the couch.