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In a school project, Anika, Kai, and Henry are tasked to create a presentation on Latin roots. Anika is curious about the root "rog" and asks, "What does the root 'rog' mean?"

• to seek or ask

• to ask or demand

• to question or ponder

• to request or plead

Answer explanation

The root 'rog' means to ask or demand, which aligns with the correct answer choice. It signifies a sense of questioning or requesting something.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

During a school project, Ava decided to create a questionnaire to understand people's preferences on environmental conservation. Which root in the word 'questionnaire' is associated with the meaning "to seek or ask"?

• rog

• quer/ques

• quier/quis

• reg/rect

Answer explanation

The root 'quer/ques' in the word 'questionnaire' is associated with the meaning 'to seek or ask', making it the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

During a team project, Mason, Sophia, and Mia were curious about the historical origins of certain English words. They stumbled upon the roots "quer/ques" and "quir/quis". What shared meaning do these roots have?

• to question or ponder

• to request or plead

• to seek or ask

• to ask or demand

Answer explanation

Answer Explanation highlighting the correct choice as 'to seek or ask'.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

During an investigation, Detective Luna decided to interrogate the suspect. What does interrogate mean in this context?

• To greet the suspect in a friendly manner

• To ask the suspect questions in a thorough and often forceful way

• To give the suspect directions

• To praise the suspect for their achievements

Answer explanation

The term 'interrogate' in this context means to ask the suspect questions in a thorough and often forceful way, making it the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

During a group project, Michael refuses to consider any ideas but his own and dismisses his teammates' suggestions without discussion. How would you describe Michael's behavior?

• Lacking confidence in one's own abilities

• Having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people

• Being cautious and having a strong sense of duty

• Showing a high level of intelligence and quick-wittedness

Answer explanation

Michael's behavior can be described as having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people, as he dismisses his teammates' suggestions without discussion.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In a software company, having the 'prerogative' to approve code changes means?

• A) A common ability that every developer possesses

• B) A special right or privilege that some senior developers have

• C) A legal responsibility

• D) A public service

Answer explanation

Having the 'prerogative' to approve code changes means a special right or privilege that some senior developers have.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

During a group project, Ava found the source of information Ethan suggested to be "questionable". What does she mean by "questionable"?

• Deserving praise and trust without doubt

• Not likely to be true or correct; giving reason to doubt or question something; likely to be bad or not worthy of trust

• Always correct and reliable

• Not important or relevant

Answer explanation

Ava found Ethan's suggested source to be 'questionable' means it is not likely to be true or correct, giving reason to doubt or question its validity or trustworthiness.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

After a mysterious incident at the local park, the authorities decided to conduct an 'inquest'. What does 'inquest' mean in this context?

• A) A joyful celebration

• B) A legal document

• C) An official investigation to find the reason for something

• D) A request for information

Answer explanation

The term 'inquest' in this context refers to an official investigation to find the reason for something, making option C the correct choice.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "conquest" mean in the context of Alexander the Great's expansion of his empire?

• A) A peaceful agreement between two nations

• B) The act of defending a country against invaders

• C) The act of taking control of a country, city, etc., through the use of force

• D) A journey to explore unknown territories

Answer explanation

The word 'conquest' in the context of Alexander the Great's expansion refers to the act of taking control of a country, city, etc., through the use of force.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

During a group project, Kai often expressed dissatisfaction about the progress and was always pointing out what could go wrong. How would you describe Kai's behavior?

• Happy and content

• Complaining in an annoyed way

• Extremely quiet

• Very excited

Answer explanation

Kai's behavior of expressing dissatisfaction and pointing out what could go wrong indicates that he is complaining in an annoyed way.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3