Decoding GST101A

What word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?

• lengthy
• short
• longer
• extended

in hazy weather, air travel is?

• affected
• unaffected
• enhanced
• delayed

What has keys but can't open locks?

• keyboard

• treasure chest

• banana

• guitar

What challenge did the hikers face on the trail?

• The trail was flat and easy to walk on.

• The trail was steep and rocky.

• The trail was paved and well-maintained.

• The trail was muddy and slippery.

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Main ideas and supporting details

What are Sarah and her friends well-prepared with for their hiking adventure?

• Water, snacks, and sunscreen

• Books and board games

• Swimsuits and towels

• Musical instruments

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Main ideas and supporting details

Can you provide a summary of the group's encounters with plants and wildlife during their hike?

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Summarizing a text

What is the author's purpose in the passage?

• To describe the physical challenges of hiking

• To provide a detailed map of the hiking trail

• To convey the sense of excitement and awe experienced during the hiking adventure

• To discuss the history of hiking as a recreational activity

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Understanding the author

Can you summarize Sarah and her friends' hiking adventure from the beginning to the end?

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Summarizing a text

What is the term for a figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole or vice versa, such as "all hands on deck"?

• metonymy
• hyperbole
• synecdoche
• oxymoron

What is the term for the use of excessive exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect?

• hyperbole
• metaphor
• exaggeration
• understatement