GMA PRACTICE QUESTIONS

Which statement BEST expresses the central ideas developed over the course of the article?

• The original game of basketall has been modified significantly since its invention. Now players toss a ball into a hoop instead of a peac basket.

• The first basketball players were students of a gym teacher in Massachusetts. Teams were made up of nine players who threw the ball to each other.

• Basketball was developed years ago to give students indoor exercise during the winter. The details of the game have changed and improved over the years.

• A gym teacher invented basketball for male students over one hundred years ago. Soon after, a coach at a womens's college adapted the game for her students.

Which statement provides the BEST comparion of the narrator and Tamara's points of view about hiking throughout the story?

• Unlike Tamara, the narrator dreads going on a hike. However, the narrator thinks that it is tolerable once she gets moving.

• Like Tamara, the narrator looks forward to hiking. However, the narrator has to get used to the experience, but she finds it enjoyable.

• Like Tamara, the narrator looks forward to hiking. However, the narrator is disappointed by the scenery and decides she would rather stay indoors in the future.

• Unlike Tamara, the narrator is disinterested in going on a hike. Once the narrator getsmoving, she finds it farmore difficult than she thought it would be.

Which is the MOST LIKELY reason Uncle Ed suggests hiking at Amicalola Falls?

• To prove that Georgia is a lovely state

• to teach the narrator about why state parks are important

• to keep the girls entertained and out of trouble

• to help the narrator experience the pleasure of being in nature.

Read the sentence in paragraph 5 of the story.

No one told us to be quiet, but somehow Tamara and I automatically spoke in hushed voices almost as if we were in a museum

What does the phrase "spoke in hushed voices" indicate about the girls

• They are in awe of the wonder around them.

• They feel guilty that they have not hiked before.

• They worry that they might attract wildlife to the area.

• They are discussing a secret they wish to remain private.

Based on these sentences from the story, what can the reader conclude about Tamara?

My cousin Tamara took one look at me, giggled, and said I had to change my shoes. She explained that my feet would get blisters and I would not be ale to walk. Although my shoes were very uncomfortable, Tamara said hiking required shoes with soles thick enough to protect my feet from rocks. Fortunately, she was able to lend me a pair of her hiking boots.

• Tamara is a reliable person and acts generously toward the narrator.

• Tamara knows a lot about state parks and plans to teach the narrator about them.

• Tamara enjoys exercise and encourages the narrator to appreacite exercising.

• Tamara is proud of her experience and acts like she is smarter than the narrator is.

What does excursion mean as it is used in the sentence?

With enthusiasm, I agreed, and we decided to go to bed early so we would have enough energy for our hiking excursion.

• club

• long trail

• fun gathering

• journey

Which word in the sentences helps the reader understand the meaning of descent?

She announced that is was time to begin our descent. On the way down, I devised a plan in my head. I'd convince my parents to come with me next time.

• announced

• down

• plan

• convince

This question has two parts.

Which sentence BEST describes a theme of the story "From the City to the Trail

• It is important to have family that is supportive

• Over time a person can learn to deal with difficult problems.

• Spending time in nature can lead to an appreciation of its beauty.

• True friends make sacrifices for one another.

Part B

Which sentence from the story BEST supports the answer in Part A?

• The day I arrived at my aunt and uncle's home, we all sat down to a nice dinner.

• She explained how she often goes hiking and camplin with her parents.

• I soon forgot the bugs as we reached the top of the falls, though.

• I felt as if I were looking at the canvas of a great artist.

Which definition of critical is used in "Animal Roles and Relationships"?

Relationships are not unique to humans; they are critical to animals as welll.

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4