Read the paragraph. Some people don’t like to use computers. They think that it is too hard and they break down too often. Don’t they realize that computers save us time and effort? Surely, these anti-computer people are confused. What assumption is underlying this paragraph?

Everyone should use and appreciate computers.

Most computers don’t break down.

People are breaking the computers.

Computers can help educate students.

Read the paragraph. Cells make up all living things. There are millions of different types of cells in the human body. Scientists believe that further study of the make-up of cells can lead to a cure for cancer. Scientists continue their research in laboratories everyday. Which sentence best describes an assumption in this paragraph?

Scientists believe that further study of the make-up of cells can lead to a cure for cancer.

Cells make up all living things.

There are millions of different types of cells in the human body.

Scientists continue their research in the laboratories everyday.

Read the passage and answer the question. He was not the same. The plane passing by without rescuing him had changed him completely. He was not the same and would never be like he had been before. The old Brian was weak, now he was new, stronger and would not give up so he could survive. How do you think Brian has changed?

Brian was stronger, more aware and careful.

Brian felt sorry for himself and wanted to give up.

Brian is angry because he’s made mistakes.

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Prediction–RIT 201 – 210 Read the passage and answer the question. Janet looked out her bedroom window and saw the beautiful, new, white snow covering the ground outside. She quickly got dressed and ran out the front door to make the first snowman of the season. “Don’t forget your gloves! Your fingers will freeze!” called her mother, as the door slammed. “Don’t need them! No time!” yelled Janet as she jumped into the snow. After about 5 minutes of working in the ice-cold snow with her bare hands to make the snowman, Janet realized that her fingers were so cold they were starting to hurt. What will Janet most likely do next?

Go back in the house for her gloves

Go back in the house for her coat

Ask her mother to help her make the snowman.

Select the best option. What is the purpose of using dialogue in a story?

to bring characters to life and communicate emotions

to add vivid details and descriptions

to demonstrate how to properly punctuation dialogue

Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Evaluate Validity –RIT 211 – 220 Read the passage. “And did you really have the three wishes granted?” asked Mrs. White. “I did,” said the sergeant major, and his glass tapped against his strong teeth. “And has anybody else wished?” inquired the old lady. “The first man had his three wishes, yes,” was the reply. “I don’t know what the first two were, but the third was for death. That’s how I got the paw.” His tones were so grave that a hush fell upon the group.Copyright Info: Jacobs, W.W., The Monkey’s Paw and Other Tales of Mystery and the Macabre, Academy Chicago Publishers, Chicago, 1997. Which statement best supports the conclusion that the Monkey’s Paw will bring heartache?

The first man had his three wishes

Read the following passage. His mother clipped coupons from magazines and newspapers, kept a vegetable garden in the summer, and shopped at JC Penney and K-Mart. Their family ate a lot of frijoles, which was OK because nothing else tasted so good, though one time Alfonso had Chinese pot stickers and thought they were the next best food in the world. He didn’t ask his mother for braces again, even when she was in a better mood.Copyright Info: Elements of Literature. Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. 1997. How does Alfonso support his assumption that his mother will not pay for braces?

He details her efforts to save money

He tells how she likes to go shopping.

He likes pot stickers almost as much as frijoles.

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Main Idea–RIT 211 – 220 Read the passage and answer the question. Leo the lion went the park one day. He sat on the bench and watched everyone playing on the toys. Then, he ate his lunch that he had brought along. Leo had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Which title tells the main idea of this story?

Lions like Peanut Butter and Jelly

Literal Reading Comprehension—Reading Directions–RIT 211 – 220 Read the directions to Jill’s house. Drive about five miles down the old highway until you see a really pretty green barn. They have a bunch of trees. Take a left and drive three more miles. You will cross the railroad tracks and on your left will be a big white house. Turn right after the white house, drive one mile, and her house is on the left. How could you summarize these directions?

5 miles, green barn, turn left, 3 miles, white house, turn right, 1 mile, house is on left

turn at green barn, turn at white house, and her house is on the left

turn right at the green barn, left at the white house, and right to Jill’s house

turn after a mile to the left, then turn right at the white house and right to Jill’s house

Which of the following details indicates that the girl was angry?

She slammed the door in frustration.

Tears began to roll down her face.

She stared at the rest of the class.

Select the reason below that would best support a writer’s conclusion that teachers are more important than computers.

Research shows that students learn 87% more from their teachers than from computers.

Teachers can play games with students just as well as computers.

Teachers aren’t very proficient with computers, so they seldom use them in class.

Teachers are paid thousands of dollars per year and are therefore more effective than computers.

Read the paragraph from a guide to winter snowmobiling. Experience the opportunity of touring Yellowstone National Park on a snowmobile. We will ride from West Yellowstone and make stops at Old Faithful, Mammouth, and the upper and lower falls. Plan a minimum of 5 hours for this guided tour. Cost is $50.00 per person. Riders can rent or bring his/her own snowmobile. Tickets are available at Basin Motor Sports. We’ll see you on December 1st for a scenic-filled day. Which of the following best restates these directions?

The tour takes place on December 1st, rentals are available, and costs $50.00 per person.

The tour is self-guided, costs $50.00 per snowmobile, and lasts about 5 hours.

The tour goes north to south, takes 5 hours, and costs $50.00 per person.

The tour is self-guided, costs $50.00 per person, and includes four stops.

Read the passage. Erin Kennedy traveled to Liverpool, England to attend the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. After graduation, she moved to Toronto, Canada, where she began teaching drama and art at a private school. She enjoys life and has set out to conquer her dreams. Which event happened first?

attended the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts

Read the paragraph. Ryan positioned himself in the gate. As the gate opened, he exploded onto the race course and assumed a tucked position. His skis held tightly to the snow-packed floor as he rounded the first corner. This was going to be an awesome race for him. What did Ryan do right after he rounded the first corner?

continued racing the course in a tucked position

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to give information, ideas, opinions, etc. about something in writing

determine

identify

generate

describe

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A brief composition (piece of writing) on a single subject that usually presents the personal views of the author

essay

discuss

determine

identify

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CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.3.1E

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words or a phrase that has a meaning that is different from the literal meaning

figurative language

entertain

demonstrate

identify

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CCSS.L.3.1G

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clues in a story that hint at later events

entertain

foreshadow

develop

describe

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determine

express

discuss

elaborate

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CCSS.L.4.1C

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Say or write in a clear way

entertain

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express

elaborate

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

CCSS.L.1.1E

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a conclusion that can be made about someone or something based on clues given in the text, the author does not state it, the reader needs to figure it out

infer / inference

determine

identify

generate

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

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to give information, ideas, opinions, etc. about something in writing

A brief composition (piece of writing) on a single subject that usually presents the personal views of the author

words or a phrase that has a meaning that is different from the literal meaning

clues in a story that hint at later events

Decide something using evidence or facts

Say or write in a clear way

a conclusion that can be made about someone or something based on clues given in the text, the author does not state it, the reader needs to figure it out

to explain in greater detail

An extreme exaggeration

to gain information from reading a text

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