What does the simile “they boy is as sharp as a tack” mean?

Answer:

The boy is very smart

Explanation:

Sharp is another word for clever or smart.

STORIES OF USEFUL INVENTIONS, excerpt
By S. E. Forman

1911

THE MATCH

There never was a time when the world was without fire, but there was a time when men did not know how to kindle fire; and after they learned how to kindle one, it was a long, long time before they learned how to kindle one easily. In these days we can kindle a fire without any trouble, because we can easily get a match; but we must remember that the match is one of the most wonderful things in the world, and that it took men thousands of years to learn how to make one. Let us learn the history of this familiar little object, the match.

Fire was first given to man by nature itself. When a forest is set on fire by cinders from a neighboring volcano, or when a tree is set ablaze by a thunderbolt, we may say that nature strikes a match. In the early history of the world, nature had to kindle all the fires, for man by his own effort was unable to produce a spark. The first method, then, of getting fire for use was to light sticks of wood at a flame kindled by nature—by a volcano, perhaps, or by a stroke of lightning. These firebrands were carried to the home and used in kindling the fires there. The fire secured in this way was carefully guarded and was kept burning as long as possible. But the flame, however faithfully watched, would sometimes be extinguished. A sudden gust of wind or a sudden shower would put it out. Then a new firebrand would have to be secured, and this often meant a long journey and a deal of trouble.

In 1827, John Walker, a druggist in a small English town, tipped a splint with sulphur, chlorate of potash, and sulphid of antimony, and rubbed it on sandpaper, and it burst into flame. The druggist had discovered the first friction-chemical match, the kind we use to-day. It is called friction-chemical because it is made by mixing certain chemicals together and rubbing them. Although Walker's match did not require the bottle of acid, nevertheless it was not a good one. It could be lighted only by hard rubbing, and it sputtered and threw fire in all directions. In a few years, however, phosphorus was substituted on the tip for antimony, and the change worked wonders. The match could now be lighted with very little rubbing, and it was no longer necessary to have sandpaper upon which to rub it. It would ignite when rubbed on any dry surface, and there was no longer any sputtering. This was the phosphorus match, the match with which we are so familiar.

Read the first sentence of the text:

There never was a time when the world was without fire, but there was a time when men did not know how to kindle fire; and after they learned how to kindle one, it was a long, long time before they learned how to kindle one easily.


What is the main purpose of this sentence in the essay?
To describe the misery of early human existence
To explain how early fires were started
To suggest humans have an easier life than we once did
To support the idea that matches really changed human life

Read the passage, then answer the question that follows.

It has had a hard life of it, this feeling of Imperial patriotism. It was checked for a generation by the apathy and the indifference which were the characteristics of our former relations with our Colonies, but it was never extinguished. The embers were still alight, and when in the late war this old country of ours showed that it was still possessed by the spirit of our ancestors, and that it was still prepared to count no sacrifice that was necessary in order to maintain the honor and the interests of the Empire, then you found a response from your children across the seas that astonished the whole world by a proof, an undeniable proof, of affection and regard.

–“I Believe in a British Empire,”
Joseph Chamberlain

What concession does Chamberlain make in this passage?
The honor and interests of the British Empire are all that matter.
Britain once felt apathetic and indifferent toward its colonies.
Affection and regard, the feelings of British children, are proof of Britain’s new way of life.
Britain is still defined by the spirit of its ancestors and thirsts for war.

Which of the following would not be a good supporting sentence for an
example paragraph with the following topic sentence?
I generally enjoy all the books that I pick up to read, but
there have been one or two notable exceptions.
A. The Shining by Stephen King was too much for me, and I had to
put it down.
B. Reading is so beneficial that I think I should always be reading
some kind of book.
C. When I started reading How a Car Really Works, I fell asleep before
I even finished one page.
D. Arrogant Cats was just dumb, and I felt like I was wasting my time.
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Melinda had so many hobbies that she was feeling anxious. Her teacher suggested that she choose one favorite hobby, such as singing, and
immerse herself in just that activity. Then she wouldn't feel so scattered.
Which is the best definition of "immerse"?
O to become deeply involved in something
O to work with others to achieve something
O to reject something because it is upsetting
O to decide whether something is good or bad

What are five communities to which you belong?

Where does Noni get the piece of metal he uses 2 points
to make the knife?
O He got it from inside the floating ice
He got it from his backpack
He got it from a brace he had for his injured leg
He got it from his broken canoe

Read each sentence, then decided whether it seems like a topic sentence or a supporting sentence.

HEY EVERYONE!!! Im in 7th grade and I love writing long novels. What do you guys think is the appropriate length of a story if it is the first one that someone is publishing???

Read this excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone by James Cross Giblin. Once they had mastered the three kinds of Egyptian writing, nineteenth-century scholars had the key to more than three thousand years of Egyptian history. Within a few decades, they compiled an accurate list of all the pharaohs who had ruled Egypt, from Narmer in 3000 B.C. to Cleopatra VII in 30 B.C. They discovered long-lost masterpieces of ancient Egyptian literature. And, by reading bills of sale, shop inventories, and personal letters, they reconstructed what daily life in ancient Egypt was like for everyone from a slave to a king. Which best represents a cause-and-effect relationship from the excerpt? O Nineteenth-century scholars went through documents covering more than three thousand years of Egyptian history. As a result, they learned about the three types of Egyptian writing. O Nineteenth-century scholars learned the three types of Egyptian writing. As a result, they were able to read ancient Egyptian documents and learn about life in ancient Egypt. Nineteenth-century scholars discovered long-lost Egyptian masterpieces. As a result, they were able to read about the life of Cleopatra. O Ancient Egyptians kept written documents of all aspects of their lives. As a result, nineteenth-century scholars were able to compare their culture to that of the ancient Egyptians.​

describe the central internal conflict each protagonist seems to experience. What emotion, personality trait, or idea does each character struggle with, and what clues led you to this understanding?

1a. The Monkey King

1b. Jin Wang

1c. Danny

Choose the antonym for: frequent

Why is buds grandpa important to him in bud not buddy

Which activities do the brothers participate in while on the sand bar?

A.exploring the tide pools, searching for shells, and having water battles

B.searching for shells, cooling off in the ocean, and hunting clams

C.body surfing, snorkeling, and exploring the tide pools

D. racing bikes, building sand castles, and body surfing

Story: The Last Wave
(Wish i could provide a link)

20 POINTS! read the paragraphs. Which sentence is Not a clue to spencer's feelings about the air plant

In the passage wat is the best example of an artifact

What do you think our generation must protest

answer plz!!!

What Caused The American Civil War?

There were many reasons for a Civil War to happen in America, and political issues and disagreements began soon after the American Revolution ended in 1782. Between the years 1800 and 1860, arguments between the North and South grew more intense. One of the main quarrels was about taxes paid on goods brought into this country from foreign countries. This tax was called a tariff. Southerners felt these tariffs were unfair and aimed toward them because they imported a wider variety of goods than most Northern people. Taxes were also placed on many Southern goods that were shipped to foreign countries, an expense that was not always applied to Northern goods of equal value. An awkward economic structure allowed states and private transportation companies to do this, which also affected Southern banks that found themselves paying higher interest rates on loans made with banks in the North. The situation grew worse after several “panics,” including one in 1857 that affected more Northern banks than Southern. Southern financiers found themselves burdened with high payments just to save Northern banks that had suffered financial losses through poor investment.

This text is an example of a(n)_____________.

1.literary nonfiction text, because it tells a story
2.memoir, because it's a personal account of an event
3.expository text, because it explains information
4.persuasive text, because it persuades the reader
5.historical fiction text, because the setting is historical, but the story is fictional

DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence. Determine the meaning of the
word using clues from the sentence or knowledge you already have.
Then explain what it was that helped you find the meaning of the
word.
1. Kim thinks she looked attractive, but everyone else thinks she
looks emaciated.
What does it mean? clues_________________________________________________________
2. That boring speaker is not known for his brevity.
What does it mean? clues_________________________________________________________
3. John wanted to adjourn the meeting. Everyone agreed, and
we went our separate ways.
What does it mean? clues _________________________________________________________
4. She got in trouble for her flagrant disregard of school rules.
What does it mean? clues_________________________________________________________
5. Mark won't be elected class president because of his slovenly
appearance.
What does it mean? _________________________________________________________
What’s It Mean?
CLUES:

KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES text structure

In paragraph 4 the word imprudent means

Read the excerpt from Monster.

PETROCELLI
You heard Mr. Cruz say that you were supposed to go in and “check the store out” for cops. Is that right?

O’BRIEN
Objection! I believe the testimony was that Mr. Cruz was told that was the case.

JUDGE
Do you want the testimony read back?

PETROCELLI
I’ll withdraw the question as framed. Mr. Harmon, do you remember Osvaldo saying that he understood you to be the lookout?

By offering to have the testimony read back, the judge is trying to

What connections do you see between Ha’s situation and the information you read in the article “Vietnam wars”
From Inside Out and Back Again

What is the most likely meaning of the metaphor in this sentence?

Amit is a quick thinker, fast to come up with an answer.
Amit's thoughts are confused and contradictory.
Amit is a strong swimmer, and he is thinking of rivers.
Amit's thoughts come smoothly like water flowing in a river.

PLZ HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!​

Which pair of words is often used to describe tone?

a. fiction/nonfiction
b. beautiful/pretty
c. easy/hard
d. formal/informal

Find the slope: (-4,1) and (3,-6)

Organization is (10 points)
a


the way words and phrases are used to tell the story
b


the key elements of the story and the details that support them
c


the format, structure and timeline of the story
d


the use of proper spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar

Which of the following is a dependent clause?


The lion, roaring loudly, seemed fierce


As the fierce lion roared loudly


As the frighteningly fierce, roaring lion


The frightening lion roared loudly

Select the dependent clause.
Almost every English and British monarch since 1308 has been crowned on the
Coronation Chair, which can be found in Westminster Abbey.
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