iTEP Practice test 3 - Part 3 & 4 (Reading and Writing)

Q1: The word "UNCUT" in line 2 is closest in meaning to:

• A)

  Finished

• B)

  Unnatural

• C)

  Pear

• D)

  Whole

Q2: The word "DISCOVERED" in line 2 is closest in meaning to:

• A)

  Created

• B)

  Found

• C)

  Buried

• D)

  Weighed

Q3: It can be inferred from the passage that the Cullinan Diamond was cut into how many total stones?

• A)

  9

• B)

  96

• C)

  105

• D)

  3.106

Q4: Which of the following is NOT true about Cullinan I?

• A)

  It was cut from the Cullinan Diamond

• B)

  It weighs 3,106 carats

• C)

  It's the biggest cut diamond in the world

• D)

  It is sometimes called "The Greater Star of Africa"

Q5: All of the following are true about the shape of "The Greater Star of Africa", EXCEPT that:

• A)

  It is in the shape of a pear

• B)

  It is 5.4 cm long

• C)

  It is longer than it is wide

• D)

  It is 4.4 in wide

Q6: Where in the passage does the author mention the Cullinan Diamond's weight when it was mined?

• A)

  Lines 1-2

• B)

  Line 3

• C)

  Lines 4-5

• D)

  Line 6

Q7: The main idea of the passage is:

• A)

  Mount Everest is the world tallest mountain

• B)

  Mount Everest and Mauna Kea are located in different parts of the world

• C)

  Mauna Kea's base is below sea level

• D)

  Mauna Kea is considered the world talles mountain in the world

Q8: Which is NOT mentioned about Mount Everest?

• A)

  People believe it is the world's tallest mountain

• B)

  It is part of the Himalayas

• C)

  It is over 29,000 ft high

• D)

  It rises from the Ocean Floor

Q9: The word "JUST" in line 2 probably means:

• A)

  Noticeably

• B)

  Soon

• C)

  Barely

• D)

  Recently

Q10: The word "FLOOR" in line 7 probably means:

• A)

  Carpet

• B)

  Bottom

• C)

  Roof

• D)

  Water