Diagnostic Test Grade 11

Passage:
It had been raining heavily since midnight. By morning, the streets were covered with water, and the sidewalks were slick. Several cars skidded while turning corners.

What is the cause of the slippery streets?

• The cars skidded

• It was early morning

• Heavy rain all night

• People drove too fast

• The sidewalks were narrow

Passage:
The river near the village had become full of plastic waste and chemicals from nearby factories. A few days later, hundreds of dead fish floated to the surface.

What is the effect of the pollution?

• The river dried up

• The factory stopped working

• Many fish died

• People stopped fishing

• The water became cold

Passage:
Lina didn’t like math at first, but she decided to focus and study hard every night. She also asked her teacher questions and joined a study group. After a few weeks, she scored the highest in class.

What is the cause of Lina's success?

• She disliked math

• She joined a study group

• She studied and worked hard

• She got lucky

• The test was easy

Passage:
While walking to school, Arman tripped and fell on the pavement. He had been looking at his phone and didn’t see the hole in the ground.

Which sentence best shows a cause-and-effect relationship?

• Arman walks to school daily.

• He likes using his phone.

• He tripped because he wasn't watching the road.

• His school is far from home.

• The weather was cloudy.

Passage:
As soon as the baby woke up, he began to cry loudly. His mother tried to calm him down, but nothing worked until she gave him a bottle of milk. He quickly finished it and smiled.

What is the cause of the baby crying?

• The baby was tired

• He wanted to play

• He needed a bath

• He was hungry

• He heard a noise

Passage:
The basketball game was delayed for an hour. Since the referee was late, the players had to wait on the court while the audience became impatient.

Which word in the passage signals a cause-effect relationship?

• While

• Since

• But

• And

• So

Passage:
After months of intense training without enough rest, Rio began to feel pain in his legs and back. He visited the doctor and was told that his injury was a result of overtraining.

What is the effect of Rio's overtraining?

• He became faster

• He got injured

• He won a medal

• He joined a new club

• He rested more

Passage:
Last winter, the region received record snowfall. Roads were blocked, schools were closed, and some houses lost power.

Which of the following is the effect of the snowfall?

• The air was cold

• People wore jackets

• Schools were closed and roads were blocked

• Children built snowmen

• The sun came out later

Passage: Volunteering can benefit both the community and the person who volunteers. When people help others, they often feel more connected and satisfied. Many volunteers also learn new skills, meet new people, and gain valuable experience.

What is the main idea of the paragraph?

• Volunteering is good for your health.

• People should work for free.

• Volunteering offers many benefits.

• Learning new skills is important.

• Helping others is difficult.

Passage:
Skipping breakfast may lead to low energy and poor concentration throughout the day. Some people feel weak or get headaches when they don’t eat in the morning. Eating a healthy breakfast gives your body the fuel it needs to function properly.

Which sentence best expresses the main idea?

• Some people don't like breakfast.

• Breakfast helps people start their day right.

• Headaches are common.

• Eating dinner is important.

• Skipping meals is okay sometimes.