Question

unit 2 assessment, continued
30 read the sentences from \the golden ball.\
ms. parra: thanks, pukarena. (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, im
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
gerrible 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:

Question 30

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

• "motions" means a gesture or proposal, not related to solving a problem.
• "solution" directly refers to finding an answer to a problem.
• "gives" is a verb 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 says hockey sticks and skates designed for men are too big for women/girls.

• "and" is a coordinating conjunction for adding, not signaling a problem.
• "for" is a preposition, not a conjunction signaling a problem.
• "so" is a conjunction showing a result (the problem of being too big comes from being designed for men).
• "or" is a coordinating conjunction for alternatives, not signaling a problem.

We look for words that signal a solution. The students researched how to fight climate change and came up with ideas.

• "fight" is the problem they are addressing, not the solution.
• "ideas" are the solutions they came up with to address climate change.
• "and" is a conjunction, not a solution - signaling word.
• "improve" is part of the solution (improving understanding of helping the environment).
• "environment" is the subject, not a solution - signaling word. So the two words are "ideas" and "improve".

Answer:

B. solution

Question 31