Moylan Quiz Practice 1

Which word has the same vowel sound as the word "crawl"

• fought

• hate

• paint

• should

Read the passage.         Antarctica is the earth's most southern continent and the coldest, driest, and windiest place on earth. The average temperature during the coldest part of the year is −81 °F.         Antarctica was first sighted only in 1820 by a Russian expedition, and there is no evidence that it was seen by humans until then. Nowadays, there are only 1000 to 5000 temporary residents in Antarctica throughout the year. These are mainly scientists and tourists.

What is most likely the reason there are only temporary residents in Antarctica throughout the year?

• It is the Earth’s most southern continent

• Its weather is harsh and extremely cold

• It was first sighted by humans in only 1820

• There is not evidence that it was seen by humans before then.

Read the following sentence:​

He is as busy as a bee.​

What is the meaning of the sentence? 

• He is very lazy.

• He makes honey.

• He is busy and hard-working.

• He is a bee.

Karim is one of my most trustworthy friends. If I ask him a question about something, he never says what he thinks off the top of his head. He always checks before he answers to make sure what he says is correct. Karim is a credible person.

What does "credible" mean in this passage?

• Someone who is kind.

• Someone who is selfish

• Someone who gives reliable information

• Someone who helps others.

How many compound words are in the sentence below:

My grandfather planted sunflowers in the backyard.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Andrew and his family went out for dinner one Friday night. After they finished eating, Andrew said he was craving something sweet. 

 

What will Andrew most likely order next? 

•   Fries

•  The bill

• A piece of chocolate cake

• Pizza