Writing Inequalities

Identify the sentence with the correct use of inequality in writing.

• The inequality between the rich and the poor is a major theme in the novel.

• The inequality of the sentence was not clear.

• She wrote the inequality in her diary.

• Inequality is not a word used in this context.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of 'less than' in a literary context?

• The protagonist was less than thrilled about the outcome.

• The book was less than 200 pages long.

• Her happiness was less than his.

• The story was less than interesting.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'greater than' in a metaphorical sense.

• His love for her was greater than the stars.

• The mountain was greater than the hill.

• The number was greater than ten.

• The task was greater than expected.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

In which sentence is 'inequality' used to describe a social issue?

• The inequality of the equation was solved.

• The inequality in the story was evident.

• The inequality between genders was discussed.

• The inequality was a mathematical term.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Select the sentence that uses 'equal to' in a figurative way.

• Her talent was equal to none.

• The equation was equal to zero.

• The two sides were equal to each other.

• The results were equal to the expectations.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which sentence uses 'not equal to' in a symbolic context?

• The two characters were not equal to each other in strength.

• The answer was not equal to the question.

• The value was not equal to the sum.

• The inequality was not equal to the solution.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Identify the sentence that uses 'inequality' in a literary analysis context.

• The inequality in the poem highlights the theme of disparity.

• The inequality was solved in the math class.

• The inequality was a key point in the lecture.

• The inequality was not relevant to the topic.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which sentence uses 'less than' to describe a character's feelings?

• She felt less than happy about the decision.

• The distance was less than a mile.

• The price was less than expected.

• The time was less than an hour.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Choose the sentence that uses 'greater than' to describe an abstract concept.

• His ambition was greater than his fear.

• The number was greater than five.

• The building was greater than the house.

• The task was greater than the challenge.

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CCSS.L.3.1C

In which sentence is 'inequality' used to describe a power dynamic?

• The inequality of the power struggle was evident.

• The inequality was a mathematical term.

• The inequality was not discussed in the meeting.

• The inequality was solved by the team.

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CCSS.L.5.5C