(12/2024) Basic Reading Quiz

1. 1. What do “mythical beasts” mean in the context of paragraph 1?

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2. 2. Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 1?

• Paleontologists always agree on their findings about dinosaurs.

• Dinosaurs are only studied by filmmakers and authors.

• Dinosaurs are a popular subject in media and science.

• All fossils found are displayed in museums.

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2. 3. Which of the following cannot be inferred from paragraph 2?

• Paleontologists use modern technology to study fossils.

• Paleontologists document their findings to identify different dinosaur species.

• Studying bones and teeth helps trace a dinosaur’s evolutionary history.

• Paleontologists only work on bones found in their local region.

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4. 4. In paragraph 2, the phrase “trace the evolutionary history” is used to indicate the method paleontologists employ to understand a dinosaur’s development. Which of the following is the best synonym for “trace” as used in the context?

• ignore

• follow

• erase

• disrupt

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4. 5. Find a word in paragraph 3 that means “detailed.”

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3. 6. What does “these creatures” refer to in paragraph 3?

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7. 7. In paragraph 4, the writer uses “noteworthy” to emphasize the significance of paleontologists’ findings. Which of the following is the best synonym for “noteworthy” as used in the context?

• unimportant

• insignificant

• remarkable

• usual

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8. 8. Use ONE word from paragraph 4 to complete the following statement: To understand why some species thrived, researchers study the _______ in which dinosaurs existed.

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9. 9. Which of the following cannot be inferred from paragraph 5?

• Paleontologists’ work helps us understand our planet’s history.

•  Paleontological discoveries are unimportant for modern science.

• The work of paleontologists inspires curiosity about dinosaurs.

• Understanding dinosaur interactions enhances our knowledge of the prehistoric world.

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10. 10. Use ONE word from paragraph 5 to complete the following statement: Paleontological findings _______ to our understanding of prehistoric ecosystems.

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