Question 1

Pythagorean Theorem

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In a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

Question 2

Natural Numbers

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Numbers that start from 1 and go up to infinity (1, 2, 3, 4, ..., n).

Question 3

Prime Numbers

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Numbers that have exactly two distinct positive divisors: 1 and itself.

Question 4

Dependent Variables

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In an experiment, this is the variable that is tested and measured.

Question 5

Independent Variables

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In an experiment, this is the variable that is manipulated or controlled.

Question 6

Mean

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The sum of a collection of numbers divided by the count of numbers in the collection.

Question 7

Median

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The middle number in a sorted, ascending or descending, list of numbers.

Question 8

Mode

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The number which appears most frequently in a data set.

Question 9

Comma Splice

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The use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

Question 10

Subject-Verb Agreement

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The subject and verb of a sentence must both be singular or plural.

Question 11

Predicate

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The part of the sentence that tells us about the subject or what the subject is doing.

Question 12

Conjunctions

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Words used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause.

Question 13

Gerund

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A verb form that ends in -ing and operates as a noun in a sentence.

Question 14

Proportions

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A statement that two ratios are equal.

Question 15

Solving Linear Equations

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The process of finding the variable in a linear equation.

Question 16

Synonym

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A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase.

Question 17

Antonym

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A word opposite in meaning to another.

Question 18

Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

Question 19

Point of View

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The perspective from which a story is told.

Question 20

Foreshadowing

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint about what is to come in the story.

Question 21

Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Question 22

Onomatopoeia

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The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.

Question 23

Metaphor

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A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

Question 24

Simile

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A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, often used to make a description more emphatic or vivid.

Question 25

Allegory

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A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

Question 26

Oxymoron

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A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

Question 27

Hyperbole

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Question 28

Imagery

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Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.

Question 29

Allusion

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An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

Question 30

Parallel Structure

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The repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence.

Question 31

Adverb

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A word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group.

Question 32

Semicolon Usage

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Used to link two independent clauses closely in meaning or to separate items in a complex list.

Question 33

Preposition

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A word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element.

Question 34

Infinitive

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The basic form of a verb, without an inflection binding it to a particular subject or tense.

Question 35

Expository Writing

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A type of writing where the purpose is to explain, inform, or even describe.

Question 36

Persuasive Writing

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A type of writing where the author attempts to convince readers to agree with an argument or idea.

Question 37

Descriptive Writing

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A type of writing where the author uses detailed observations and descriptions to create a vivid image in the reader's mind.

Question 38

Narrative Writing

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A type of writing that tells a story or describes a sequence of events in an interesting and entertaining way.

Question 39

Imaginary Numbers

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Numbers that can be written as a real number multiplied by the imaginary unit "i," where "i" is the square root of -1.

Question 40

Rational Numbers

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Numbers that can be expressed as a fraction with an integer numerator and a non-zero integer denominator.

Question 41

Irrational Numbers

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Numbers that cannot be expressed as a ratio between two integers and are not repeating or terminating decimals.

Question 42

Quadratic Formula

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The formula used to solve quadratic equations: x = [-b ± sqrt(b^2 - 4ac)] / (2a).

Question 43

Histogram

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A type of graph or plot which represents the frequency (or count) of data values in a data set.

Question 44

Box-and-Whisker Plot

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A method of visually displaying a distribution of data values by quartiles.

Question 45

Scatter Plot

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A type of plot or mathematical diagram used to display values for two variables for a set of data.

Question 46

Factorization

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The process of breaking down a composite number into its smallest integer divisors or breaking down a polynomial into simpler polynomials.

Question 47

Polynomial

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An expression of more than two algebraic terms, especially the sum of several terms that contain different powers of the same variable.

Question 48

Fractions

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A numerical quantity that is not a whole number (e.g., 1/2, 0.5).

Question 49

Radical Expression

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An expression that has a square root, cube root, etc.

Question 50

Logarithms

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The exponent to which the base must be raised to produce a given number.

Question 51

Trigonometric Functions

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Functions of an angle including sine, cosine, and tangent.

Question 52

Coordinate Geometry

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The branch of geometry where the position of points on the plane is described using an ordered pair of numbers.

Question 53

Area and Perimeter

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Area is the amount of space inside a shape and perimeter is the distance around a shape.

Question 54

Volumes and Surface Areas

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Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by a closed surface, and surface area is the total area of the surface of a three-dimensional object.

Question 55

Linear Inequalities

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An inequality which forms a region of the plane, and is divided by a line.

Question 56

Thesis Statement

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A short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay and is developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and evidence.

Question 57

Topic Sentences

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs.

Question 58

Rhetorical Devices

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Techniques used in language to convey ideas, persuade, or evoke emotion, e.g., ethos, pathos, logos.

Question 59

Proofreading

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Reading and checking a text for errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting.

Question 60

Revision

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The process of reviewing, editing, and amending a written text.

Question 61

Plot Structure

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The sequence of events in a story, typically including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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