English 8 Practice Reading SOL 1

Read this paragraph: "The chef arranged the ingredients in order of use: first flour, then sugar, followed by eggs, and finally butter." The organization pattern used here is —

• A) cause and effect

• B) chronological sequence

• C) compare and contrast

• D) problem and solution

Which three words in this sentence are examples of onomatopoeia? "The creek babbled and gurgled as frogs croaked from the muddy banks."

• creek, banks, muddy

• babbled, gurgled, croaked

• frogs, muddy, banks

• creek, frogs, banks

In the sentence "The dilapidated house stood abandoned at the end of the street," what is the best meaning of dilapidated?

• run-down

• historic

• mysterious

• expensive

Read this excerpt: "Maya sensed someone watching her. She turned quickly, but the hallway was empty." Based on this, the reader can best infer that Maya —

• is afraid of the dark

• feels uncomfortable

• enjoys being alone

• has a vivid imagination

Which paragraph organization is used in this excerpt? "Jellyfish are unlike typical fish in several ways. For instance, they have no backbone, brain, or heart. Additionally, instead of swimming with fins, they move by pulsing their bell-shaped bodies."

• listing facts important to the subject

• providing general information about the subject

• comparing and contrasting similar subjects

• arranging the ideas in order of importance

What does tranquil mean in this context?

• calm

• deep

• large

• cold

In the paragraph: "Deserts are harsh environments. Despite the extreme conditions, many animals have adapted to survive there. These adaptations include storing water, being active at night, and developing specialized cooling systems." The main idea is that —

• A) deserts are difficult places to live

• B) animals have special adaptations for desert survival

• C) nighttime is the best time to be active in the desert

• D) water storage is essential in dry environments

Complete this analogy: Patient is to doctor as —

• A) student is to classroom

• B) library is to book

• C) client is to lawyer

• D) teacher is to principal

In this sentence from a story, "The wind howled through the trees, warning of the approaching storm," the author's use of the word "warning" is an example of —

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

• hyperbole

Read this excerpt: "Each blade of grass sparkled with morning dew, like tiny diamonds scattered across the lawn." The purpose of this metaphor is to suggest the —

• A) value of natural beauty

• B) brilliance of the morning light

• C) rarity of perfect lawns

• D) importance of water to plants