Question

30 read the sentences from \the golden ball.\
ms. parra: thanks, philomena. (motions for eric to join the group) and tomorrow well work on a solution that gives everyone time to play.
which word suggests that the group will try to find an answer to a problem?
a motions
b solution
c gives
d time
31 read the sentence.
most ice hockey sticks and skates were designed for men, so they are often too big for women or girls.
which conjunction or connecting word signals a problem in the sentence?
a and
b for
c so
d or
32 read the sentences.
the students researched how they could fight climate change. they came up with several ideas that would teach the community about recycling and improve people’s understanding of how to help the environment.
which words signal a solution in the sentences? choose two answers.
a fight
b ideas
c and
d improve
e environment
33 read the sentences from \the golden ball.\
ms. parra: if everyone can calm down, i’m sure we can all come to an agreement. just give me a moment to figure out the best way to solve this.
which problem/solution words are used in the sentences? choose three answers.
a calm
b agreement
c give
d figure out
e solve
34 read the paragraph.
leaders from many nations met in scotland in 2021 to discuss the climate. scientists’ observations made on and above the earth show that our climate is significantly changing. human activities are the main cause of these changes. the effects of climate change can be catastrophic for people, causing many people to lose their homes to floods and fires. climate change has also been harmful to the land, causing the loss of beaches and jungles. finally, changes in the climate have been terrible for plant and animal life and their habitats. temperature changes have caused plant loss, which has led to animal loss.
which words from the text help you understand the meaning of catastrophic? choose two answers.
a observations
b changing
c main
d harmful
e terrible

Explanation:

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To determine which word suggests the group will try to find an answer to a problem, we analyze each option:

• "motions" means a gesture, not related to finding a solution.
• "solution" directly refers to an answer to a problem.
• "gives" is about providing, not problem - solving.
• "time" is about duration, not problem - solving.

We need to find the conjunction or connecting word that signals a problem. The sentence structure is: Most ice hockey sticks and skates were designed for men (cause), so they are often too big for women or girls (problem).

• "and" is a coordinating conjunction for joining words, not signaling a problem.
• "for" is a preposition, not a conjunction signaling a problem.
• "so" is a conjunction that shows a result, and the result here (too big for women/girls) is a problem.
• "or" is a coordinating conjunction for alternatives, not signaling a problem.

We are looking for words that signal a solution.

• "fight" is about addressing the problem (climate change), but it's more of an action against the problem, not a solution - signal.
• "ideas" are what the students came up with to solve the problem (teaching about recycling, etc.), so it signals a solution.
• "and" is a conjunction, not a solution - signal.
• "improve" is part of the solution (improve understanding of helping the environment), so it signals a solution.
• "environment" is the subject, not a solution - signal.

So the two words are "ideas" and "improve".

Answer:

B. solution

Question 31