The scale read 123 pounds.

Which sentence uses the word scale as it is used in the box above?

SCALPEL : SURGEON ::

Thirst: Drink:: Fatigue : __________

Selfish: Compassion :: Childish:______________

The horse reared up on its hind legs, pawing the air and neighing loudly.

What conclusion can you draw from the sentence above?

Leading members of the U.S. Senate are considering new legislation to tax certain popular drinks. This federal tax would be added to the cost of sodas, sports drinks, and sugar-sweetened fruit drinks. Supporters claim that the few extra cents per beverage will decrease consumption of unhealthy processed sugar, improve the economy, and lower health-care costs. Approximately twelve states have already instituted taxes on sugary beverages, but beverage tax proposals in other states have met with serious opposition. Many opponents believe that taxing unhealthy products doesn’t teach people how to live healthy lives. The American Beverage Association, a lobbying group for the beverage industry, opposes the federal tax proposal, but it does support programs to remove sugary drinks from schools. U.S. lawmakers are also considering other proposals, including a bill to limit trans fat and sodium, both of which have been linked to health problems, in packaged and restaurant food.

Based on this passage, what can the reader infer about the federal soda tax?

Brenda reached for the box of tissue. She blew her nose with a thunderous force and then tried breathing through it again. It was still clogged. She stood up and got a head rush that almost knocked her back down to the bed, but she regained her balance. As she tottered over to the phone on her dresser, all of her muscles ached. She located the contact labeled "Work" and pressed send. A couple of rings later, a familiar voice answered the phone, "Happy Fun Land, this is Deidra speaking. How can I help you have a happy fun day?" Brenda moaned, "Oh, Deidra, it's Brenda." Deidra responded with pep, "Hey, Brenda! I can't wait to see you this afternoon." Brenda grunted and replied, "Yeah, well, actually, I need to talk to the manager."

What do you think Brenda will say to her manager?

Every day after school, Jordan rode his bike past the pet shop. He stood outside the window and watched the guinea pigs as they raced through their tunnels. You can conclude that Jordan _____

Jackson’s father took him out to dinner at a fancy restaurant. After the waiter brought the bill for the meal, Jackson’s father patted his jacket pocket and got an alarmed look on his face. You can conclude that Jackson’s father____

It had been dark for about an hour when Ed heard a knock at the door. When he opened it, he found a tiny man in a pointed hat standing on his front stoop holding a lantern. “Can I help you?” Ed asked. He stared at the little man, who looked really familiar. “I’d like to register a complaint,” the man said in a high, squeaky voice. “Those flower borders you’ve planted around your yard have got to go. I’m allergic!” Ed’s jaw dropped open as he suddenly recognized the little man as the garden gnome that usually stood at the edge of his yard. What can we conclude about the gnome?

This may have been a proper thing to do if their distrust of Shelburne was incurable, but the next step, coalition with Lord North against him, was not only a political blunder, but a shock to party morality, which brought speedy retribution.

Which word or words is/are synonyms for blunder?

Which of the following is another word for upheaval?

A synonym for "vacant" is:

Which is the best antonym for murky?

Which word is the opposite of bawl?

In a simple act, when two individuals are destined to me and have an influence or impact on one another, it is referred to as: