Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?

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What year did the Titanic sink?

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The Titanic sank in 1912.

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Which root means position to know?

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The root 'Stat' means position to know.

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Who was America named after?

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America was named after Amerigo Vespucci.

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How do you start your introduction in an essay?

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You start your introduction with a hook/lead.

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When did the Revolutionary War start?

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The Revolutionary War started in 1775.

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What is a hook in writing?

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A hook is an engaging opening sentence that grabs the reader's attention.

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What does the root 'Cogn' mean?

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The root 'Cogn' means to know or recognize.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point of an essay.

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What is the significance of 1776 in American history?

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1776 is the year the Declaration of Independence was signed.

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What does the root 'Pend' mean?

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The root 'Pend' means to hang or to weigh.