Origins of the Universe Review

According to the passage, what makes the creation narrative in the book of Genesis stand out from other ancient accounts of origins?

• It involves an epic battle among gods.

• It depicts humans as mere servants to the gods.

• It highlights the beauty of creation through work.

• It presents creation as a serendipitous event.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'origin' correctly?

• The origin of the cake was chocolate.

• She couldn't origin the answer to the question.

• The origin of the river is in the mountains.

• He tried to origin his thoughts clearly.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the sentence with correct grammar.

• The universe have many mysteries.

• The universe has many mysteries.

• The universe are full of stars.

• The universe were created by a big bang.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the correct synonym for 'universe'.

• Galaxy

• Cosmos

• Planet

• Star

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?

• The stars are like diamonds in the sky.

• The universe is a vast ocean.

• The sun is a giant ball of fire.

• The moon shines brightly at night.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main idea of a passage that describes the universe as an ever-expanding entity?

• The universe is shrinking.

• The universe is static.

• The universe is growing.

• The universe is disappearing.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Select the sentence that demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement.

• The stars in the sky is beautiful.

• The stars in the sky are beautiful.

• The stars in the sky was beautiful.

• The stars in the sky were beautiful.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The scientist's theory about the universe's _____ was groundbreaking.'

• origin

• originate

• original

• origination

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the sentence that uses passive voice.

• The universe was created by a big bang.

• Scientists study the universe.

• The stars illuminate the night sky.

• Astronomers observe distant galaxies.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the antonym of 'expand' as used in the context of the universe?

• Grow

• Contract

• Enlarge

• Extend

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4