EOG standards practice 1

"The Haunted Mansion"

On the outskirts of town stood a dilapidated mansion, its crumbling walls and boarded-up windows a testament to its dark history. Locals whispered tales of hauntings and restless spirits, warning travelers to steer clear of its cursed halls. Yet, despite the warnings, a group of intrepid explorers ventured forth into the depths of the mansion, their flashlights piercing the gloom as they searched for answers to the mysteries that lay within.

55. How does the author use the description of the mansion to create an atmosphere of fear and foreboding in the passage?

• By stating the explorers' determination to uncover the mysteries within

• By describing the explorers as intrepid and adventurous

• By revealing the locals' tales of hauntings and restless spirits

• By depicting the mansion as dilapidated and abandoned

"The Lost City"

In the heart of the dense jungle, hidden from the eyes of the modern world, lay the ruins of an ancient city. Overgrown with vegetation and untouched by time, it whispered tales of a bygone civilization and untold riches waiting to be unearthed. Dr. Evans, an esteemed archaeologist, led his team through the thick underbrush, their excitement palpable as they ventured deeper into the jungle's embrace, in search of the lost city's secrets.

58. How does the author use the description of the lost city to evoke a sense of mystery and adventure in the passage?

• By stating the team's excitement palpably as they venture deeper into the jungle's embrace

• By describing Dr. Evans and his team as esteemed archaeologists, leading an expedition into the jungle

• By revealing the tales of a bygone civilization and untold riches waiting to be unearthed

• By depicting the city as hidden from the modern world and overgrown with vegetation

"The Lost City"

In the heart of the dense jungle, hidden from the eyes of the modern world, lay the ruins of an ancient city. Overgrown with vegetation and untouched by time, it whispered tales of a bygone civilization and untold riches waiting to be unearthed. Dr. Evans, an esteemed archaeologist, led his team through the thick underbrush, their excitement palpable as they ventured deeper into the jungle's embrace, in search of the lost city's secrets.

58. Analyze Dr. Evans' decision to lead his team in search of the lost city's secrets. What expertise and skills does he bring to the expedition, and what challenges do they face?

• He brings his expertise in archaeology and leadership skills, facing challenges from dense jungle underbrush and untold dangers.

• He brings his expertise in modern technology and navigation skills, facing challenges from dense jungle underbrush and untold dangers

• He brings his expertise in survival techniques and communication skills, facing challenges from dense jungle underbrush and untold dangers

• He brings his expertise in cultural anthropology and linguistic skills, facing challenges from dense jungle underbrush and untold dangers.

"The Forgotten Diary"

In the attic of her grandmother's house, Emily stumbled upon a dusty old diary tucked away in a forgotten corner. Its pages, yellowed with age and fragile to the touch, revealed the musings and memories of a bygone era. As she read through the entries, Emily felt a sense of connection to the past and a desire to uncover the untold stories hidden within the diary's faded ink.

69. Why do you think the author chose to describe the diary as fragile to the touch?

• To provide background information about the diary

• To indicate the age and delicacy of the diary

• To add an element of mystery to the story

• To show that the diary is new and well-preserved

"The Mystery of the Old Lighthouse"

Perched on the edge of the cliff, the old lighthouse stood sentinel against the crashing waves below. Its weather-beaten exterior and flickering beacon held stories of sailors lost at sea and mysterious disappearances. As Sarah approached, she couldn't shake the feeling of being watched. What secrets did the old lighthouse hold, and what mysteries awaited those who dared to explore its dark corridors?

64. How does the author create suspense in the passage?

• By stating the secrets and mysteries waiting to be discovered within the lighthouse

• By depicting Sarah's feeling of being watched as she approaches

• By describing the old lighthouse as perched on the edge of the cliff

• By revealing stories of sailors lost at sea and mysterious disappearances