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Weekly Quiz Social Studies and English

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 2hrs 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
During the drought, we will be conserving water.
a)
shortening
b)
licensing
c)
saving
d)
transporting
2.
The mountains are covered with different kinds of vegetation.
a)
outfits
b)
plants
c)
vessels
d)
water
3.
The butterflies are attracted to the sweet-smelling flowers.
a)
drawn to
b)
perched on
c)
worked with
d)
frightened by
4.
If an animal is in danger of dying out it is
a)
restored
b)
extict
c)
endangered
d)
conserving
5.
If it is unique it is
a)
sparkly
b)
one of a kind
c)
a person 
d)
one wheeled
6.
vegetation is
a)
trees
b)
plants
c)
vegetables
d)
all of the choices
7.
not wasting, not harming, and using it carefully
a)
conserve
b)
restore
c)
regulate
d)
responsible
8.
to make something look new again
a)
conserve
b)
restore
c)
responsible
d)
endangered
9.
If you take care of and protect something you are the
a)
regulator
b)
responsiblity
c)
guardian
d)
attraction
10.
If something draws your attention
a)
attracted
b)
responsible
c)
guardian
d)
conserve
11.

Identify the SUBORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

Mom told me to finish my chores before I go outside.

a)

finish

b)

told

c)

before

d)

after

12.

Identify the SUBORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

I am not going to the movies unless Joey comes, too.

a)

too

b)

unless

c)

not

d)

but

13.

Identify the COORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

Janice will sing at the dance, or Katie will win the whole thing.

a)

or

b)

nor

c)

for

d)

at

14.

Identify the COORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

We went to the party, but we forgot to bring a gift.

a)

because

b)

bring

c)

went

d)

but

15.

Identify the SUBORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

We can build a life-size snowman if it snows this weekend!

a)

can

b)

if

c)

this

d)

build

16.

Identify the SUBORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

The sky became dark when the storm began to roll in.

a)

when

b)

while

c)

so

d)

became

17.

Identify the COORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

Coordinating conjunctions join two equally important thoughts, and subordinating conjunctions join two thoughts of unequal value.

a)

while

b)

yet

c)

for

d)

and

18.

Identify the COORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

The acronym FANBOYS can be used to remember coordinating conjunctions, yet students sometimes forget to use this strategy,

a)

to

b)

can

c)

yet

d)

be

19.

Identify the SUBORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

Since Alice used notes to study for her upcoming quiz, she felt quite confident that she would do well.

a)

since

b)

quite

c)

do

d)

used

20.

Identify the SUBORDINATING conjunction in the following sentence.

The term SWABI can be used to remember a few subordinating conjunctions when you forget what subordinating conjunctions are.

a)

yet

b)

be

c)

when

d)

for

21.

Add the correct coordinating or subordinating conjunction to the following sentences. Hint: if using a subordinating conjunction at the beginning of a sentence, the sentence will include a comma.


The volcano showed signs of being active, __________ some people refused to leave their homes.

a)

and

b)

because

c)

or

d)

yet

22.

__________Maria worked in the garden, she walked her dog.

a)

After

b)

Because

c)

If

d)

Where

23.

__________ Craig already had his ticket, he still had to wait in line to see the movie.

a)

Although

b)

Because

c)

Unless

d)

Yet

24.

What is the coordinating conjunction in this sentence?

Connor likes to play soccer, but I think Alyssa like is even more.

a)

to

b)

but

c)

even

d)

it

25.

Which of these is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

a)

for

b)

yet

c)

whether

d)

nor

26.

What is the acronym we use for coordinating conjunctions?

a)

FANBOYS

b)

FANGIRLS

c)

COMMA

d)

MINTS

27.

Identify the subordinating conjunction.


Please zip up your coat because it is cold outside!

a)

Please

b)

zip up

c)

because

28.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.


___ you are here, you can water the plants.

a)

Where

b)

Since

c)

So that

29.

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct subordinating conjunction.


___ you are interested, look at my new bike.

a)

If

b)

Wherever

c)

Than

30.
What punctuation mark always comes before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
a)
.
b)
,
c)
;
d)
!
31.

The word "but" serves as what type of conjunction as used in the following sentence?

The research topic was a bit mature, but the teacher felt that her student could handle it.

a)

subordinating

b)

coordinating

32.

The word "after" serves as what type of conjunction as used in the following sentence?

The project was ready to begin after all of the research was verified as credible and valid.

a)

subordinating

b)

coordinating

33.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I like to go hiking in the mountains, but my husband prefers to walk on the beach.

b)

I like to go hiking in the mountains but, my husband prefers to walk on the beach.

34.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly??

a)

Molly eagerly ate her slice of cake and asked for more.

b)

Molly eagerly ate her slice of cake, and asked for more.

35.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

The school is closed indefinitely so students are learning at home.

b)

The school is closed indefinitely, so students are learning at home.

36.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Summer is almost here, but we still have more work to do.

b)

Summer is almost here, but, we still have more work to do.

37.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

The game was over, but the crowd refused to leave.

b)

The game was over but the crowd refused to leave.

38.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

The student explained her question yet the instructor still didn't seem to understand.

b)

The student explained her question, yet the instructor still didn't seem to understand.

39.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Yesterday was her brother's birthday so, she took him out to dinner.

b)

Yesterday was her brother's birthday, so she took him out to dinner.

40.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

She finished her homework last night so her friends could come over today.

b)

She finished her homework last night, so her friends could come over today.

41.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

You can clean up the kitchen, or I will deduct money from your allowance.

b)

You can clean up the kitchen or I will deduct money from your allowance.

42.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

I love to watch videos about gorillas in the wild, but; my sister prefers to watch videos about tigers.

b)

I love to watch videos about gorillas in the wild, but my sister prefers to watch videos about tigers.

43.
When a solution is very concentrated, it has a high amount of _________ to _________.
a)
solute to solvent
b)
solvent to solute
c)
solvent to solution
d)
solution to solute
44.

Concentration is

a)

the amount of solute in the solvent

b)

the amount of solvent in the solute

c)

density

d)

particle size

45.

Which solution is more concentrated?


Solution 1:

20 mL of water

5 g of salt


Solution 2:

20 mL of water

10 g of salt

a)

Not enough information to tell

b)

Solution 1

c)

Solution 2

d)

They are equally concentrated

46.

In order to dilute a solution, you need to

a)

add more of the solid

b)

add more water

c)

find the mass

d)

find the volume

47.

Which solution is more diluted?

Solution 1:

1000 mL of water

60g of salt


Solution 2:

500 mL of water

60 g of salt

a)

Not enough information to tell

b)

Solution 1

c)

Solution 2

d)

They are equally diluted

48.

The EASIEST way to determine which Koolaid solution is the most concentrated is to...

a)

compare their mass

b)

compare their color

c)

evaporate each solution

49.

Both of these solutions have a volume of 30 mL. Which solution is more concentrated?

a)

orange solution

b)

green solution

c)

they are equally concentrated

50.

Both solutions have equal volumes of 30 mL. Which solution is more diluted?

a)

Solution X

b)

Solution Y

51.

This explorer was Italian and he sailed for Spain and travelled to the New World four times. He is the reason that other European explorers were interested in traveling to the New World.

a)

Jacque Cartier

b)

Christopher Columbus

c)

Hernando de Soto

d)

John Cabot

52.

What were the THREE main European countries that explored and claimed land in North America? Select the THREE correct answers.

a)

India

b)

Spain

c)

France

d)

England

53.

How did European exploration impact Europe and/or the Americas? (Choose 4 answers)

a)

Exploration expanded the borders of European countries.

b)

Exploration brought new diseases to the Americas.

c)

Exploration made European countries more powerful.

d)

Exploration kept the borders of European countries the same.

e)

Exploration changed the culture of Europeans and Native Americans.

54.
Why did European Explorers come to the Americas? 
a)
to gain land and wealth for their country 
b)
to fight the American Indians
55.
Which of the following was a motivation for European Exploration? 
a)
To become friends with American Indians
b)
To find a route to Asia 
56.
'New World' was a name given to the Americas by 
a)
American Indians 
b)
European Explorers
57.
The 3 G's 
Describes the major motivations for Europeans to explore the New World?  What are the 3 G's?
a)
Gold God Power 
b)
Gold God Glory 
58.
Explorers wanted to find gold and get rich.  Which G is described? 
a)
God 
b)
Glory 
c)
Gold 
59.
Explorers wanted to claim new lands for their country to get more power. Which G is described? 
a)
Gold 
b)
God 
c)
Glory 
60.

What does endangered mean?

a)

to control or direct according to a rule or law

b)

nearly extinct

c)

being one of its kind

d)

to bring back to an original condition

61.

What does restore mean?

a)

to bring back to an original condition

b)

nearly extinct

c)

to control or direct according to a rule or law

d)

plants in an area

62.

Which conjunction best completes the sentence below?


_______________ Maria worked in the garden, she walked her dog.

a)

After

b)

Because

c)

If

d)

Where

63.

The author's main purpose in writing "Everglades Forever" is to:

a)

explain and criticize

b)

inform and persuade

c)

exaggerate and persuade

d)

inform and express emotions

64.

What does the word regulate mean in the sentence below?


The rangers regulate activities within the park.

a)

control

b)

discourage

c)

invite

d)

want

65.
What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)
a)
Persuade, Inform, Electrify
b)
Perform, Infer, Entertain
c)
Persuade, Inform, Educate
d)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
66.
Persuade means...
a)
Make people agree with you
b)
Make people angry
c)
Make people think the opposite thing
d)

Make people feel sad

67.
Inform means...
a)
Give informal speech
b)
Give information
c)
Take the form
d)
Give in a form
68.
Entertain means...
a)
To make people scared
b)
To make people sad
c)
To make people enjoy something
d)
To go to the circus
69.
What is the author's purpose?
A recipe to make an award-winning spicy chicken salad.
a)
Entertain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
70.
What is the author's purpose?
A note from your friend asking you to be his science partner.
a)
Entertain
b)
Inform
c)
Persuade
71.
An article arguing why Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player ever.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
72.

Amerigo Vespucci went on several voyages to what is now known as _____________________.

a)

Italy

b)

South America

73.

Who funded (paid for) his voyage to the New World?

a)

his parents

b)

The King and Queen of Spain

74.

What continent did Amerigo Vespucci discover?

a)

Asia

b)

South America

75.

What did Amerigo Vespucci find out about America ?

a)

That it was not asia

b)

That is was not Africa

76.

Where did Amerigo want to go?

a)

Asia

b)

Austalia

77.
The Age of Exploration began with a search for new trade routes to 
a)
Africa
b)
America
c)
Asia
d)
Europe
78.

During the 1400s and 1500s, many Europeans wanted to find a new route to the riches of Asia. This wish to find a new route would lead to the

a)

end of trade with China and India.

b)

exploration of North and South America.

c)

closing of markets in Europe for Asian goods.

d)

making of these traded products in Europe.