ACCESS Practice - Reading - Evaluation Level 1

Evolution is the process by which living organisms change over time through variations in their genetic makeup. These changes occur due to natural selection, where individuals with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce. Over millions of years, evolution has led to the diversity of life forms we see today, from simple microorganisms to complex animals and plants.

What is evolution?

• A process where organisms remain unchanged over time

• A process where organisms change due to genetic variations

• A process of creating identical organisms

• A method to stop genetic changes

Evolution is the process by which living organisms change over time through variations in their genetic makeup. These changes occur due to natural selection, where individuals with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce. Over millions of years, evolution has led to the diversity of life forms we see today, from simple microorganisms to complex animals and plants.

Why are favorable traits important in evolution?

• They help organisms survive and reproduce

• They make organisms look identical

• They stop genetic variations

• They eliminate natural selection

Evolution is the process by which living organisms change over time through variations in their genetic makeup. These changes occur due to natural selection, where individuals with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce. Over millions of years, evolution has led to the diversity of life forms we see today, from simple microorganisms to complex animals and plants.

What has evolution resulted in over millions of years?

• The extinction of all organisms

• A decrease in the variety of life forms

• The diversity of life forms

• The creation of identical species

Fractions represent parts of a whole and are written as two numbers separated by a line. The top number, called the numerator, shows how many parts are being considered, while the bottom number, called the denominator, shows the total number of equal parts in the whole. For example, in the fraction 3/4, the numerator is 3, and the denominator is 4, meaning three parts out of four are being considered.

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

• The total number of parts in the whole

• How many parts are being considered

• The line that separates the numbers

• The size of the fraction

Fractions represent parts of a whole and are written as two numbers separated by a line. The top number, called the numerator, shows how many parts are being considered, while the bottom number, called the denominator, shows the total number of equal parts in the whole. For example, in the fraction 3/4, the numerator is 3, and the denominator is 4, meaning three parts out of four are being considered.

In the fraction 3/4, what is the denominator?

• 3

• 4

• 7

• 1

Fractions represent parts of a whole and are written as two numbers separated by a line. The top number, called the numerator, shows how many parts are being considered, while the bottom number, called the denominator, shows the total number of equal parts in the whole. For example, in the fraction 3/4, the numerator is 3, and the denominator is 4, meaning three parts out of four are being considered.

What does the fraction 3/4 mean?

• The fraction has no meaning

• There are four wholes and three parts

• Four parts out of three are being considered

• Three out of four parts are being considered

A simile is a figure of speech used to compare two different things, often using the words "like" or "as." For example, the sentence "Her smile is like sunshine" compares a smile to sunshine to highlight its warmth and brightness. Similes help make descriptions more vivid and engaging by connecting familiar images to the reader's imagination.

What is a simile?

• A comparison between two things using "like" or "as"

• A type of punctuation used in writing

• A word that has the opposite meaning of another word

• A phrase that has no literal meaning

A simile is a figure of speech used to compare two different things, often using the words "like" or "as." For example, the sentence "Her smile is like sunshine" compares a smile to sunshine to highlight its warmth and brightness. Similes help make descriptions more vivid and engaging by connecting familiar images to the reader's imagination.

What does the simile "Her smile is like sunshine" suggest about her smile?

• It is cold and distant

• It is hard to understand

• It is warm and bright

• It is pale and dull

A simile is a figure of speech used to compare two different things, often using the words "like" or "as." For example, the sentence "Her smile is like sunshine" compares a smile to sunshine to highlight its warmth and brightness. Similes help make descriptions more vivid and engaging by connecting familiar images to the reader's imagination.

Why are similes used in writing?

• To replace all adjectives in a sentence

• To make descriptions more vivid and engaging

• To confuse the reader with complex descriptions

• To add punctuation and structure to sentences

The Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, is a historic document that announced the American colonies' separation from British rule. It was primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson and outlined the colonies' reasons for seeking independence. The document emphasizes the idea that all people have certain unalienable rights, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, which governments must protect.

What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish a new government system

• To announce the colonies' separation from British rule

• To create laws for the new country

• To declare war on other nations