EOG reading mini practice

Passage A: Owls are nocturnal, meaning they are awake at night and sleep during the day. Owls cannot move their eyes either, so they have the ability to turn their heads 270 degrees!

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Passage B: When an owl eats a rodent, only the meat, organs, and tissue are swallowed. The owl stores things that could potentially harm the owl in its gizzard (second stomach). Later, it regurgitates (vomits) the bones and fur back onto the ground. This is called an "owl pellet."

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What is the difference between Passage A and Passage B?

• Passage A is talking about how owls see rather than eat.

• Passage A was probably written by a different author.

• Passage B is talking about a specific type of owl.

• Passage A and Passage B are not different.

Passage A: The Earth's equator is the warmest point on the surface of the planet because the sun's rays consistently reach the middle of the earth. The rays cannot reach the north and south poles as easily.

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Passage B: Living near the equator is fun because the temperature never gets too cold. I love going to the beach and basking in the sun. Although, I wouldn't mind getting some snow a few days a year.

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How does Passage A differ from Passage B?

• Passage A is talking about the equator.

• Passage A is factual, and Passage B is someone's opinion

• Passage A is less formal than Passage B.

• Passage B is talking about how warm the equator is.

Nick’s parents say he isn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. Which word or phrase means capable?

• interested

• angry about

• afraid of

• able to

In this passage, what does Dolores want for the workers?

• better pay

• more time off

• better schools

• more safety

What is a lesson that can be learned from Dolores Huerta's life?

• Going to college is necessary to make a difference in the world.

• Being a migrant worker was hard.

• Speak up and act when you see injustice around you.

• Become a teacher.

Read this sentence from the passage.

Coyote laughed loudly, “Why shouldn’t

I help myself to such a tasty morsel?”

In this sentence, you can tell that a morsel is something

• to eat

• to chase

• to laugh at

• to help out

What type of text feature is this? (a)  

• Illustration with summary
• Photograph with summary
• Photograph with caption
• Caption

No one knows exactly what causes tornados, but some scientists believe that when warm air meets cold air, a tornado may form.  The reason for this is that the warm air is lighter than the cold air, so it rises up fast and meets different winds moving different directions.  Under the right conditions, this can cause a tornado.  Though there is still much mystery surrounding tornados, many people believe that when warm moist air meets cool dry air, tornados can result.  What type of text structure is this?

• problem & solution

• Cause & effect

• Compare & contrast

• Order and sequence

Which sentence uses personification?

• Last night I slept like a log.

• He was in hot water after a fight with his sister.

• Time flies when you're having fun.

• Jenna ran around the lunchroom squealing like a pig.

Which sentence uses a simile?

• They fought like cats and dogs.

• The dog barked at the squirrel.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• That shopping trip cost me a million dollars.