TerraNova Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is the median of the data set: 4, 7, 9, 11, 15? → 9
2. What is an antonym for the word 'transparent'? → Opaque
3. Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor? → Life is a roller coaster.
4. Which pair of words are homophones? → their / there
5. What vowel sound does the letter 'y' represent in the word 'fly'? → Long i
6. Select the best-written phrased statement. → The food at that taco stand is very spicy.
7. Which of the following is a conductor of electricity? → Copper wire
8. What is the correct way to write the possessive form of a plural noun ending in 's,' such as 'the teachers'? → the teachers'
9. Select the best-written phrased statement. → Who received the the bronze medal?
10. What does the prefix 'un-' mean in words like 'unhappy' or 'unlikely'? → Not or opposite of
11. A poem describes autumn leaves as 'dancing flames twirling to the ground.' What literary device is being used? → Metaphor
12. Which word is spelled correctly? → Environment
13. In the sentence 'Before the game started, the players stretched and warmed up,' which part is the dependent clause? → Before the game started
14. Which planet has the most moons in our solar system? → Saturn
15. A recipe calls for 2.5 cups of flour for 12 cookies. How many cups are needed for 24 cookies? → 5 cups
16. Which word best describes something that happens every year? → Annual
17. What does the word 'benevolent' mean? → Kind and generous
18. Which river is the longest in the United States? → Missouri River
19. Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly? → I like pizza; however, I don't like mushrooms on it.
20. Which word is spelled correctly? → Guarantee
21. What is the role of the roots in a plant? → Absorb water and nutrients from the soil
22. Which sentence uses a conjunction to show contrast? → I like swimming, but I don't enjoy running.
23. Which word is spelled correctly? → Embarrass
24. What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava? → Igneous
25. What does the word 'persevere' mean? → To continue despite difficulty
26. What is the chemical symbol for water? → H₂O
27. What is the basic unit of life? → Cell
28. A student reads this sentence: 'The ancient oak stood as a sentinel over the quiet village.' What does the word 'sentinel' most likely mean in this context? → A guard or watcher
29. Select the answer that develops the following topic sentence the most effectively. "The body needs to cool down after exerting itself vigorously." → The body maintains its temperature in part by sweating.
30. Which of the following sentences contains a cause-and-effect relationship? → After she studied for three hours, she earned the highest grade on the test.