walking through the world of math 7th grade eog

Why does the author put “hooked” and “getting it” in quotation marks?

• to show that the words are slang

• to quote someone

• to define the words

• to prove that the words apply to math

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What argument is the author making in paragraph 3?

• Mathematics is mostly theoretical rather than practical.

• Mathematics has relationships to both art and music.

• Mathematics can be fun, but can be used for many purposes.

• Mathematics appeals mostly to people who do well in math.

What is the reason the author adds the phrase “(smile here)” to the sentence in paragraph 3?

• because many students think math is pointless

• because the author really likes math

• because several unlikely ideas are stressed

• because math can be a funny topic

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What does the word parallel in paragraph 4 suggest about the concepts?

• They are opposite in nature.

• They are written on the same line of the page.

• They are both used in advanced mathematics.

• They are similar in what they mean.

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What do the people quoted in the text have in common?

• They focus on practical uses of math.

• They became interested in math early in life.

• They get pleasure from math

• They are all famous philosophers

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What effect do the quotes from other people have on the author’s purpose for the text?

• They help to prove the author’s point that the world of math can be fun and beautiful

• They are included to provide background information about the history of some famous math scholars.

• They serve as a reminder of how important it is to study mathematics in school.

• They serve as a reminder of how important it is to study mathematics in school.

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What is the meaning of the word infinite in paragraph 6?

• the highest number that has ever been calculated

• greater than any measurable amount

• the largest number at the end of a number line

• smaller than can be seen by humans

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What is the “spirit of math” in the text?

• solving only problems that are easy

• worrying about whether math is useful

• being willing to do things one step at a time

• trying hard and thinking problems through

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