EOG Review

EOG Review

By Alexis Robinson

Open Ended

Read the short passage below and answer the question that follows.

Passage:

Many schools are considering starting classes later in the morning to allow students more sleep. Research from the National Sleep Foundation shows that teenagers need about 8–10 hours of sleep each night. A study conducted in Seattle found that when high schools delayed their start times by just 55 minutes, students gained nearly 34 more minutes of sleep per night, resulting in improved academic performance and fewer absences. In contrast, some argue that starting school later would interfere with after-school jobs and sports practices, creating more problems than it solves.

Prompt:

Evaluate the strength of the author’s argument in favor of starting school later.

Identify one piece of relevant evidence and explain why it strengthens the argument.

Identify one counterclaim or opposing viewpoint, and explain how well the author addresses it.

Based on your evaluation, is the argument convincing? Why or why not?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most strengthen the author’s argument?

• Data showing increased graduation rates after later start times.

• Citing a personal anecdote unrelated to the claim.
• Offering a vague opinion without evidence.
• Referencing a fictional study that contradicts the claim.

Multiple Choice

Mini-Passage: “The Power of Wind”

Wind energy is becoming one of the fastest-growing sources of electricity in the world. Unlike fossil fuels, wind energy does not produce greenhouse gases. Modern wind turbines, which look like giant white fans, capture the wind’s kinetic energy and convert it into electricity.

In 2021, wind power supplied over 9% of the total electricity in the United States. However, wind energy does face some challenges. For example, turbines only work when the wind is blowing. Some people also argue that wind farms can be noisy and affect bird populations. Even with these concerns, experts believe wind energy will play a major role in reducing pollution and fighting climate change.

2. What is the author’s main purpose in paragraph 2?

• To explain how wind energy is created

• Wind farms are known to increase greenhouse gas emissions.
• To describe both the benefits and challenges of wind energy

• Wind turbines are primarily used for agricultural purposes.

Multiple Choice

Mini-Passage: “The Last Note”

Jamal sat at the old piano in his grandmother’s living room. The keys were chipped, and a few didn’t play at all, but he didn’t care. Every Sunday, his grandmother had played the same melody—soft and slow, like a lullaby. Now that she was gone, the house felt too quiet.

Jamal placed his fingers on the keys and hesitated. He’d never played in front of anyone before. But this time, it was different. He wasn’t playing for an audience. He was playing to remember.

1. What sentence best shows how important the piano is to Jamal?

• He played to impress his friends.
• He was playing to remember.
• The piano was just an old instrument.
• He felt nervous about playing.

Multiple Choice

Mini-Passage: “The Last Note”

Jamal sat at the old piano in his grandmother’s living room. The keys were chipped, and a few didn’t play at all, but he didn’t care. Every Sunday, his grandmother had played the same melody—soft and slow, like a lullaby. Now that she was gone, the house felt too quiet.

Jamal placed his fingers on the keys and hesitated. He’d never played in front of anyone before. But this time, it was different. He wasn’t playing for an audience. He was playing to remember.

2. What can the reader learn about Jamal’s grandmother from the passage?

• Jamal's grandmother disliked spending time with him.
• She had a tradition of playing music.

• She performed on stage often.

• Jamal's grandmother was indifferent to music.

Multiple Choice

Mini-Passage: “The Last Note”

Jamal sat at the old piano in his grandmother’s living room. The keys were chipped, and a few didn’t play at all, but he didn’t care. Every Sunday, his grandmother had played the same melody—soft and slow, like a lullaby. Now that she was gone, the house felt too quiet.

Jamal placed his fingers on the keys and hesitated. He’d never played in front of anyone before. But this time, it was different. He wasn’t playing for an audience. He was playing to remember.

3. What can be inferred about why Jamal chooses to play the piano after his grandmother’s death?

• He is trying to honor her memory and feel connected to her.

• He plays to distract himself from his grief.
• He plays to learn a new song.
• He plays to impress his friends.

Multiple Choice

Mini-Passage: “The History of Chocolate”

Chocolate has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. The ancient Mayans and Aztecs were among the first to cultivate cacao beans, using them to make a bitter drink. This drink was considered a delicacy and was even used in religious ceremonies. When the Spanish arrived in the Americas in the 1500s, they brought cacao beans back to Europe. Over time, sugar was added to make chocolate sweeter, and by the 19th century, chocolate was being made into solid bars.

Today, chocolate is enjoyed worldwide in many forms, from hot cocoa to candy bars. However, there are concerns about the ethical sourcing of cacao beans, as many cacao farmers face poverty and child labor issues. Efforts to improve the conditions of cacao farmers include fair trade practices and certification programs that aim to ensure ethical production.

1. What is the main purpose of the passage?

• To promote a specific brand of chocolate.
• To discuss the nutritional benefits of chocolate.
• To explain the history and development of chocolate

• To provide a recipe for making chocolate desserts.

Multiple Choice

Mini-Passage: “The Duel”

The town square was quiet as Ethan paced nervously, waiting for his opponent to arrive. He had been challenged to a duel by a man he hardly knew, over a misunderstanding in the tavern. The tension was thick in the air as the seconds ticked by.

As the other man approached, Ethan could feel his heart pounding. He had never been in a duel before, and the thought of being hurt or worse was enough to make him reconsider. But pride had taken hold, and he couldn’t back down now.

The two men stood facing each other, eyes locked. The silence was broken only by the sound of their breathing. And then, in a swift motion, they both drew their swords.

How does the author build suspense in the passage?

• The author builds suspense by describing a festive celebration in the town square.
• The author builds suspense by detailing Ethan's victory in the duel.
• The author builds suspense by focusing on the weather conditions during the duel.
• The author builds suspense By focusing on the silence and tension before the duel

Multiple Choice

Mini-Passage: “The Invention of the Airplane”

The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are credited with inventing the first successful airplane. Their journey to flight was not immediate or easy. They faced many failures, but their persistence paid off. The first flight occurred on December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where they flew the “Flyer”, a plane that was powered by a gasoline engine.

The technical aspects of the Flyer were revolutionary. Its wings were designed to be light yet strong, and its engine was one of the first to produce enough thrust to lift the plane into the air. The Wright brothers' work paved the way for modern aviation, though the public was skeptical about the potential of flying machines at the time.

1.What is the meaning of the word “skeptical” in the sentence: "The Wright brothers' work paved the way for modern aviation, though the public was skeptical about the potential of flying machines at the time"?

• doubtful or having reservations
• confident about the potential
• indifferent to the idea
• enthusiastic about flying machines

Multiple Choice

Mini-Passage: “The Invention of the Airplane”

The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are credited with inventing the first successful airplane. Their journey to flight was not immediate or easy. They faced many failures, but their persistence paid off. The first flight occurred on December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, where they flew the “Flyer”, a plane that was powered by a gasoline engine.

The technical aspects of the Flyer were revolutionary. Its wings were designed to be light yet strong, and its engine was one of the first to produce enough thrust to lift the plane into the air. The Wright brothers' work paved the way for modern aviation, though the public was skeptical about the potential of flying machines at the time.

What does the phrase “their persistence paid off” mean in the context of the passage?

• It means they were discouraged by their setbacks.
• It means their continuous effort led to their success.

• It means they were lucky to succeed without effort.
• It means they gave up after many failures.

Multiple Choice

Mini-Passage: "The Great Debate on Climate Change"

The debate over climate change has been ongoing for decades. Scientists overwhelmingly agree that human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, are accelerating climate change. However, some individuals and groups still dispute this conclusion, citing economic concerns and questioning the accuracy of the scientific data. These opposing viewpoints have fueled heated debates and have influenced public policy and opinion.

Proponents of climate change action argue that the environmental impacts of inaction will be devastating, leading to more severe weather patterns, rising sea levels, and disruptions to ecosystems. On the other hand, climate change skeptics argue that the science is inconclusive and that the economic costs of addressing the issue are too high.

While both sides present valid points, the overwhelming consensus among climate scientists is that immediate action is necessary to mitigate the potential damage to the planet.

1. What is the author’s main purpose in the passage?

• To inform readers about the urgency of addressing climate change.
• To entertain readers with a debate.
• To promote fossil fuel usage.
• To argue against climate change action.

Multiple Choice

Mini-Passage: "The Mystery at the Manor"

Lady Margaret entered the grand hall of the manor, her eyes scanning the room filled with guests. She knew something was amiss, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it. She turned to her husband, Lord Henry, and whispered, "Do you feel it too? Something’s not right."

Lord Henry chuckled, clearly unaware of the tension in the air. "You worry too much, my dear. Everything is perfectly fine."

But as the night wore on, the guests seemed more on edge than usual. Lady Margaret caught glimpses of nervous glances and hushed conversations, but Lord Henry remained blissfully oblivious.

As the clock struck midnight, a loud crash echoed through the hall. The guests screamed in unison, but Lord Henry only raised an eyebrow in curiosity. "What in the world was that?" he muttered.

How does Lord Henry’s reaction differ from Lady Margaret’s?

• Lord Henry is oblivious and curious, while Lady Margaret is anxious and aware of the tension.
• Both Lord Henry and Lady Margaret are equally anxious about the situation.
• Lord Henry is anxious and aware, while Lady Margaret is oblivious and curious.
• Lady Margaret is curious and carefree, while Lord Henry is tense and aware.

Multiple Choice

Using words with the same beginning sound to highlight key words, make a poem memorable, or create a feeling or mood is called

• rhyme

• onomatopoeia

• repetition

• alliteration

Multiple Choice

The lines of “Dreams” are short, have alliteration and the poem uses a specific rhyming pattern. What effect does this have on the poem?

Hold fast to dreams

For if dreams die

Life is a broken-winged bird

That cannot fly.

• The poem reads quickly, which helps show how easy it is to hold onto your dreams if you really try.

• The poem reads slowly, which shows how life drags by without dreams.

• The poems reads quickly, which helps show how easily dreams can get away from you if you don’t hold onto them

• The poem reads slowly, which shows how life without dreams is

Multiple Choice

It’s a warm wind, the west wind, full of birds’ cries; The sense of _________ and the sense of ________ are appealed to in the first line of the poem.

• touch and sight

• sight and taste

• sound and smell

• touch and sound

Multiple Choice

The message or moral of the story

• theme

• main idea

• summary

• plot

Multiple Choice

Imagery appeals to the ______________.

• brain
• senses
• crazy people
• memory

Multiple Choice

The Wind

by Robert Louis Stevenson

1 I saw you toss the kites on high

2 And blow the birds about the sky;

3 And all around I heard you pass,

4 Like ladies' skirts across the grass-

5 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

6 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

7 I saw the different things you did,

8 But always you yourself you hid.

9 I felt you push, I heard you call,

10 I could not see yourself at all-

11 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

12 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

13 O you that are so strong and cold,

14 O blower, are you young or old?

15 Are you a beast of field and tree,

16 Or just a stronger child than me?

17 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

18 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

What is the speaker's main purpose in the poem?

• to persuade the reader to fly a kite

• to express his feelings about the wind

• to teach readers about the importance of wind

• to explain how the wind blows

Multiple Choice

The Wind

by Robert Louis Stevenson

1 I saw you toss the kites on high

2 And blow the birds about the sky;

3 And all around I heard you pass,

4 Like ladies' skirts across the grass-

5 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

6 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

7 I saw the different things you did,

8 But always you yourself you hid.

9 I felt you push, I heard you call,

10 I could not see yourself at all-

11 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

12 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

13 O you that are so strong and cold,

14 O blower, are you young or old?

15 Are you a beast of field and tree,

16 Or just a stronger child than me?

17 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

18 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

You can conclude the speaker in the poem is most likely who?

• a child

• a tree

• an old man

• the wind

Multiple Choice

The Wind

by Robert Louis Stevenson

1 I saw you toss the kites on high

2 And blow the birds about the sky;

3 And all around I heard you pass,

4 Like ladies' skirts across the grass-

5 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

6 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

7 I saw the different things you did,

8 But always you yourself you hid.

9 I felt you push, I heard you call,

10 I could not see yourself at all-

11 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

12 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

13 O you that are so strong and cold,

14 O blower, are you young or old?

15 Are you a beast of field and tree,

16 Or just a stronger child than me?

17 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

18 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

According to the poem the wind is what?

• whistling

• chirping

• screaming

• singing

Multiple Choice

Which line from the poem helps the reader imagine how the wind feels and sounds?

• And blow the birds about the sky

• But always you yourself hid

• I felt you push, I heard you call

• Are you a best of field and tree

​Hey team,

The EOG is right around the corner, and I want you to know how proud I am of the work you’ve put in all year long. You’ve grown as readers, writers, thinkers, and problem-solvers—and now it’s time to show what you know.

This test doesn’t define you, but it does give you a chance to shine. Take your time, trust your strategies, and don’t give up—even if a question looks hard, you have the tools to figure it out.

You are capable, you are ready, and you’ve got this. Remember: read carefully, use R.A.C.E. when writing, and always go back to the text. Let’s finish strong and give it your all. 💪📚

I believe in you—now go show them what you're made of!
Mrs. White (Robinson)