Quarter 2 Benchmark--Sophomores

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What was the impact of the Russian Revolution of 1912 on Ayn Rand's family?

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Ayn Rand's father was a pharmacist, and his shop was destroyed during the Russian Revolution of 1912.

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Identify the incorrect use of dashes in a sentence.

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The incorrect sentence is: I--hope I--don't forget my rain coat.

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What is the correct punctuation to use after 'south' in the context of migration?

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The correct punctuation is a period: 'south.'

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How is a semi-colon correctly used in a sentence?

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A semi-colon is correctly used to connect two independent clauses, e.g., 'I can't wait to go to Cancun; the beach will be so relaxing.'

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What does the phrase 'an idea of hers' imply in the context of innovation?

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It implies that she had a personal and unique concept for a torpedo with advanced technology.

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Define the term 'semi-colon'.

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A semi-colon is a punctuation mark (;) used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of using dashes in a sentence?

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Dashes are used to create emphasis, indicate a break in thought, or set off additional information.

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Explain the significance of migration in the context of mallards.

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Migration is significant as it indicates the seasonal movement of mallards from their breeding range to warmer areas.

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What is the difference between a period and a comma in sentence structure?

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A period indicates the end of a complete thought, while a comma indicates a pause within a sentence.

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Provide an example of a sentence that uses a semi-colon correctly.

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Example: 'I enjoy reading; it helps me relax.'