GAT Content Areas 2

Question 1

A student reads: 'The river carved the canyon over millions of years.' What literary device is used?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Answer

Personification attributes a human action ('carved') to a non-human subject (the river).

Question 2

Which equation represents a line with slope 3 and y-intercept -2?

Accepted Answer

y = 3x - 2

Answer

Slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is slope and b is y-intercept, giving y = 3x - 2.

Question 3

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting laws?

Accepted Answer

Judicial

Answer

The judicial branch, headed by the Supreme Court, interprets the Constitution and federal laws.

Question 4

What is the main function of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Transport oxygen throughout the body

Answer

Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which binds oxygen and carries it from the lungs to body tissues.

Question 5

A paragraph begins with 'First, mix the dry ingredients.' What type of writing is this?

Accepted Answer

Procedural

Answer

Procedural writing gives step-by-step instructions for completing a task.

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