State Assessment prep - Life in Caves | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Which word best replaces the underlined word in the paragraph?

dwell

remain

exist

survive

The scientist had to yield to the new evidence admitting that her original theory was incorrect. Using the dictionary entry, what definition of yield best fits the way it is used in the sentence?

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The scientist had to scrutinize the tiny details under the microscope to make sure her experiment was accurate. What does scrutinize most likely mean?

examine closely

destroy

measure quickly

ignore

If the Latin root terr in terrestrial means earth, what does the latin root aqua in aquatic most likely mean?

of the sea

of a stream of water

of water

of a lake or pond

If the word elated is a synonym for joyful, what does elated most likely mean?

angry or frustrated

sad or disappointed

nervous or uneasy

extremely happy

Select the sentence that provides the best conclusion for the section titled human cave dwellers.

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If the word hostile is an antonym for the word friendly, what does the word hostile most likely mean?

Tired and sleepy

Kind and welcoming

Boring and uninterested

Dangerous or unfriendly

Which sentence has correct grammar?

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What is the most likely reason that the author separated information into the sections titled cave creatures and human cave dwellers?

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The desert was arid, with almost no rainfall for months, making it difficult for plants to grow. If the antonym of arid is moist, what does arid most likely mean?

full of plants and life

cold and snowy

dry and lacking water

soft and comfortable

Which word best replaces the underlined phrase?

odor

fragrance

stench

aroma

Why does the author most likely use the phrase "teeming with life"

to disprove the ideas that caves are harsh places

to show that life forms in caves live in an exciting place

to reveal why scientists are studying life form in caves

to emphasize that life forms in caves don't like brightness

How does the author's use of headings contribute to the text?

They control the flow of information for the reader.

They organize the information in groups for the reader.

They build up to reveal the text's overall theme.

They present the text's ideas in order of importance.

Which sentence has incorrect grammar

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Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the text?

Cave environments vary from comfortable to extreme.

Many people and animals live in caves today.

Caves can be created in a variety of ways.

There is much to discover and learn about caves.

After weeks of practice, Jake's ability to play the piano flourished, he impressed everyone at the recital. Look at the dictionary entry, which definition of flourish best fits the way it is used in a sentence?

to decorate with fancy designs

to wave something in the air

to grow or develop successfully

to write in an elaborate style

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

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Select the sentence with incorrect spelling.

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What is the author's most likely reason for mentioning diseases in the section titled Lechugilla- a Notable Cave?

to emphasize how much is unknown about caves

to describe what kinds of creatures live in caves

to show how caves can contain benefits for people

to give an example of a unique cave feature

Which sentence has incorrect grammar

Having a small rip, the pants needed repairing.

While whistling, the train arrived at the station.

Nestling in the blanket, the cat finally slept.

Before serving the salad, the dressing was added.

Select the sentence with the correct punctuation.

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The teacher's directions were ambiguous, so the students were unsure whether to write one paragraph or two. What does the word ambiguous most likely mean?

confusing or unclear

exciting and fun

clear and simple

boring and dull

Select the sentence with incorrect spelling.

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Which detail from the text best supports the conclusion that natural forces can combine to make caves?

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Which two words are spelled incorrectly?

tournamant/purchased

desaster/shrivel

desaster/tournamant

supervisor/fertilizer

Which detail from the text best supports the inference that caves do not suddenly appear?

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