Florence Bascom

In a group project, Evelyn, Grace, and Luna noticed Florence Bascom's tenacity. What does "tenacity" most likely mean in this context?

• Weakness

• Flexibility

• Determination

• Uncertainty

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a field trip, Benjamin, David, and Anika were observing different geological features. They came across the term "strata". In this context, "strata" refers to:

• Rock formations they were studying

• Water bodies they saw

• Mountain ranges they visited

• Desert areas they explored

In the phrase "her groundbreaking work," what does "groundbreaking" mean?

• Literally breaking the ground

• Traditional

• Innovative and pioneering

• Related to agriculture

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Erosion" in the text is used to describe a process in geology. It means:

• Building up of materials

• Wearing away of rocks and soil

• Staying the same over time

• The study of Earth's atmosphere

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Emma was reading a biography about a scientist named Bascom. The book described Bascom's work as "pioneering." This suggests that Bascom was:

• Following the paths of other scientists

• The first scientist in her field

• Working in isolation without any other scientists

• Unsuccessful in her scientific efforts

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Noah was hiking through the dense forest. He had to cut through the undergrowth with his machete. Luna said, "Noah, you've literally carved a path through the wilderness." This phrase is an example of which figurative language?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Arjun described his recent achievement in the science fair as "monumental." This means his achievement is:

• Extremely small

• Relatively unimportant

• Insignificant

• Exceptionally great or significant

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

James, Aiden, and Jackson are planning to start a new project. They are currently in the phase of "laying the groundwork". This can be best described as:

• A literal foundation-building process

• Preparing the basic structure or foundation for the project

• A reference to geological structures

• A detailed plan for future work

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In a recent history class, Abigail described Bascom's work as "revolutionary." In this context, this means her work was:

• Causing a complete turnaround in thinking

• Related to political change

• Slow and gradual

• Based on previous theories

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Evelyn, Daniel, and Priya are working on a project titled "Breaking barriers". In this context, "Breaking barriers" indicates:

• Physically destroying obstacles in their project

• Overcoming significant challenges in their project

• Working in the field of construction for their project

• Ignoring rules and regulations for their project

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4