English Test Review

Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.”

You can infer that...

• Maggie is in kindergarten or first grade.

• Maggie lives close to school.

• Maggie is never late for school.

• Maggie is excited about going to school.

Hudson hurried out of the house, so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.”

You can infer that...

• Hudson is an auto mechanic.

• Hudson enjoys his job.

• Hudson works as a plumber.

• Hudson is a truck salesman.

Nicole came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.”

You can infer that...

• Nicole's car is broken.

• Nicole is going on vacation.

• Nicole is going shopping.

• Nicole lives in a large city.

Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.”

You can infer that...

• Everett had never been to a grocery store.

• Everett's dad does not shop often.

• Everett's dad needs help with the shopping.

• Everett is very young.

Avery watched as her new next-door neighbors moved in. She observed a tall man carrying a bicycle and a kayak into the garage. She also saw a young woman carrying a surfboard through the front door.

Avery can infer that...

• Her new neighbors are elderly.

• Her new neighbors have several children.

• Her new neighbors like to spend time outdoors.

• Her new neighbors are kind and generous.

No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.

If something is ubiquitous, ________________________.

• it is fuzzy and will bite you

• it is everywhere

• it costs too much money

• it causes rashes

Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!

In the above context, what does “rash” mean?

• an itchy skin condition

• funny

• trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese

• with little thought or consideration

Some people are always bashing the president just like others bashed the one before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone could find something to praise him for, at least once in a while?

What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?

• hitting hard with a heavy tool

• going to too many expensive parties

• speaking or writing harshly about

• voting for a different candidate

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life-saving research.

What does “esteemed” mean?

• held over boiling water

• very old

• unable to chew gum

• greatly admired

I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder.

What is the meaning of “incentive”? __________.

• a reason to do something

• a small amount of money

• a tax

• a good job