THIS HAS 7 PARTS ( 7 questions ) :) 80 PTS Which word below would best complete the following sentence, based on the connotation?

The concrete company designed a new type of made from recycled materials that would be better for the environment and cheaper to manufacture.

A. brick
B. mortar
C. rubber
D. plastic

QUESTION 2

Which word below would best complete the following sentence, based on the connotation?
The building designs for the new high school auditorium were and included soundproof panels, an orchestra pit, and state-of-the-art computer technology.

A. elaborate
B. beautiful
C. dull
D. basic

QUESTION 3

What does the author of “Wonderful Things” utilize most in the sub-headings used for chunking the text?

A. topics of study
B. catchy-phrases
C. quotations from the text
D. chapter titles

QUESTION 4

What format does the author use in the construction of the article, “Wonderful Things?”

A. chronological
B. order of importance
C. non-sequential
D. alphabetical

QUESTION 5

The pyramid which housed King Tut’s tomb was most likely built from which materials?

A. mud bricks
B. stone
C. adobe
D. waddle and daub

QUESTION 6

What conclusion could a reader most likely draw about the Ancient Egyptians based on these two articles?

A. they were the first archaeologists
B. they were violent
C. they studied history
D. they were innovative

QUESTION 7

In what way did having a sense of purpose influence Carter and Carnarvon’s search for King Tut’s tomb?

A. It allowed them to stay focused.
B. It guided where they excavated.
C. It enabled them to persevere.
D. It helped them secure resources.