ATAS Review pt. 1 - Reading

ATAS Review

Part 1 - Reading

Synonyms & Antonyms

Multiple Choice

A synonym is...

• A word that means the same thing

• A word that means the opposite

• A person, place, thing, or idea

• A descriptive word

Multiple Choice

An antonym is...

• A word that means the same thing

• A word that means the opposite

• An action word

• A descriptive word

Multiple Choice

A synonym for kin would be... (the money that was left in the will should go to the next of kin)

• exhaust

• relative

• twist

• friend

Multiple Choice

A synonym for pensive would be... (The student looked very pensive while taking the test)

• oppressed

• thoughtful

• thoughtless

• happy

Multiple Choice

A synonym for apportion would be...

• divide

• decide

• question

• argue

Multiple Choice

An antonym for withdraw would be...

• reduce

• need

• advance

• backwards

Multiple Choice

An antonym for brazen would be... (Going cliff jumping is a very brazen activity).

• bashful

• boisterous

• noisy

• heated

Multiple Choice

An antonym for pacify would be...

• excite

• land

• coddle

• unhand

Determining Meaning of Words

Use context clues!

Multiple Choice

Our neighbor has an abrasive personality. He can’t seem to get along with people without frequent outbursts and quarrels. Abrasive most likely means...

• quiet & shy

• nice & friendly

• harsh & rough

• analytical & smart

Multiple Choice

People in sedentary occupations, such as driving a taxi or writing books, need to make a special effort to exercise. Sedentary most likely means

• stressful

• involving a lot of movement

• involving a lot of sitting

• artistic

Multiple Choice

Jane waited until last minute to write her paper and was only able to do cursory research. In contrast, Ian started his paper in plenty of time; his painstaking, thorough research earned him an A+. Cursory means

• hasty

• careful

• rude

• detailed

Multiple Choice

The girl had trepidation about starting high school, as she didn't know where to go for her classes. Trepidation most likely means...

• excitement

• anger

• fear

• optimism

Homophones

Words that sound the same, but have different meanings!

Multiple Choice

_______ almost time to go to school.

• It's

• Its

Multiple Choice

I wonder if the medicine will have the same ___________ on you.

• affect

• effect

Multiple Choice

The weather can _____________ my mood greatly.

• affect

• effect

Multiple Choice

First you should go over there, __________ you can leave.

• then

• than

Multiple Choice

The girl is faster ____________ the boy.

• then

• than

Multiple Choice

_____ are many people who share _____ opinion.

• There; their

• They're; there

• Their; there

• Their; their

Multiple Choice

She couldn't ___________ to look at him.

• bear

• bare

Multiple Choice

You completed the entire assignment, ____________ the last question.

• accept

• except

Multiple Choice

Please indicate _____________ you would like blue or green.

• whether

• weather

Multiple Choice

Make sure you take a ____________ before working more.

• brake

• break

Interpreting Textual & Graphic Information

Read/view the text or graphics and answer the questions

Multiple Choice

Which of the three brands could you infer will have the most consistent increase in sales based on the trend?

• Brand A

• Brand B

• Brand C

• The data is not conclusive

Multiple Choice

In what year was the unemployment rate around 5.0%?

• 2012

• 2005

• 2020

• 2000

Multiple Choice

What was the total number of students who achieved a bachelor's degree within 12 months of graduation?

• 31.6%

• 10.7%

• 21.2%

• 46.2%

Read the Passage on the next slide, then answer the questions that follow.

Opera, which originated in Europe, refers to a dramatic art form in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience through music, both vocal and instrumental, as well as through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater, an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

Multiple Choice

Of the following options, the main idea of the paragraph would be...

• Opera has developed under the influence of musical theater since originating in Europe

• Opera and musical theater have similarities, however opera is more focused on the vocal and lyrical elements rather than the actor

• Opera and musical theater are essentially the same

• Opera is a beautiful art form

Multiple Choice

According to the passage, which of the following statements is correct?

• Opera is only performed in Europe

• Opera is not a high-budget production

• Orchestras in operas can vary considerably in size

• There is controversy over whether the lyrics or the music is more meaningful in opera

Multiple Choice

Select the best definition of the word libretto as used in the passage.

• the pitch of the singer

• the words of the opera

• the orchestra members

• the dramatic performance

C.M. Coolidge, known for his "poker-playing dogs," was a brilliant man with innovative ideas and an entrepreneurial instinct about art. Born in a small town in upstate New York to Quaker parents, he did not receive a formal college education, but did take some college business classes later in his life. By the time he was 18 or 19, he took a few lessons in portrait painting, along with a course in bookkeeping a few years later. His love for reading resulted in a solid self-education. At the age of 19, he started doing cartoons for newspapers in surrounding neighborhoods. A few years later, while living in Rochester, NY, he wrote and illustrated a weekly newspaper column.

Multiple Choice

What is the topic sentence of the passage?

• C.M. Coolidge, known for his "poker-playing dogs," was a brilliant man with innovative ideas and an entrepreneurial instinct about art.

• By the time he was 18 or 19, he took a few lessons in portrait painting, along with a course in bookkeeping a few years later.

• A few years later, while living in Rochester, NY, he wrote and illustrated a weekly newspaper column.

• His love for reading resulted in a solid self-education.

Multiple Choice

What does entrepreneurial most likely mean?

• someone who is lazy

• someone who is artistic

• someone who is good at seeing new opportunities to create business or money

• someone who relies on other people

Multiple Choice

According to the passage, Coolidge received education from all of the following EXCEPT

• a course in bookkeeping

• college business classes

• correspondence courses

• lessons in portrait painting

Multiple Choice

The passage suggests which of the following about C.M. Coolidge?

• As an artist, he was largely self-taught

• He is known best for his newspaper cartoons

• He was a traditionalist in selecting subjects for his paintings.

• His first love was writing.