Fast Reading Test Prep

What connotation does the word ascended give to the idea of ruling?

• It is a choice to rule.

• It is a burden to rule.

• It is an honor to rule.

• It is a challenge to rule.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'elusive' correctly?

• The elusive cat was easily caught by the children.

• Her elusive smile made everyone feel at ease.

• The elusive answer was found in the back of the book.

• He was elusive in his speech, making it hard to understand.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

• The team are winning the match.

• The team is winning the match.

• The team were winning the match.

• The team has winning the match.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the main idea of the following passage? 'The sun set over the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink. Birds chirped their final songs of the day as the world prepared for night.'

• The passage describes a sunrise.

• The passage describes a sunset.

• The passage describes a storm.

• The passage describes a busy city.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'benevolent'.

• Malevolent

• Kind

• Harsh

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?

• The wind howled like a wolf.

• Her smile was a ray of sunshine.

• He ran as fast as lightning.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To conclude the paragraph

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide evidence

• To ask a question

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

• I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

• I went to the store.

• I bought some milk.

• I went to the store because I needed milk.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the correct use of the semicolon.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow; and I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow; because I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow; but I can't go out tonight.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the tone of the following sentence? 'The abandoned house stood silent, its windows like eyes watching the world pass by.'

• Joyful

• Mysterious

• Angry

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4