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WorksheetsEOC PRACTICE TEST 4/15/19 worth 200 points
Total questions: 155
Worksheet time: 3hrs 56mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
... is a verb.
a)
affect
b)
effect
2.
Not doing your homework will negatively ... your grade.
a)
affect
b)
effect
3.
The ... of eating too many carbohydrates will add pounds to your weight.
a)
affect
b)
effect
4.
How does eating too many carbohydrates ... your weight?
a)
affect
b)
effect
5.
What is the ... of heat on water?
a)
affect
b)
effect
6.
How does applying heat ... water?
a)
affect
b)
effect
7.
Most students don't realize that their actions ... other's feelings.
a)
affect
b)
effect
8.
The ... of missing a class was being assigned Saturday detention.
a)
affect
b)
effect
9.
The senior class prank had a major ... on the entire student body.
a)
affect
b)
effect
10.
the consequences of war
a)
mood
b)
theme
11.
inspiring
a)
mood
b)
theme
12.
overcoming prejudice
a)
mood
b)
theme
13.
Advance Lifesaving which is a good course prepares students to be lifeguards.
a)
Lifesaving,
b)
,which is a good course,
c)
course,
d)
As it is
14.
The election is over but campaign posters still can be seen everywhere.
a)
over,
b)
but,
c)
posters,
d)
AS it is
15.
Juanita usually prefers to work out in the morning ___________ today she intends to go to the gym after her last appointment.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
16.
I chose to start a diet after Thanksgiving ________ because holiday food is just too good!
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
17.
Tomorrow the supervisor will come to our shift meeting _________ and listen to the complaints of the kitchen staff
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
18.
The dull, droning speech of the college president put us to sleep _________ the crash of her water glass on the floor woke us up.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
19.
Fitzgerald writes _____ "I wanted to get out and walk eastward toward the Park through the soft twilight, but each time I tried to go I became entangled in some wild, strident argument..." (35).
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
20.
What is the reason for the following comma?
She pointed suddenly at me, and everyone looked at me accusingly.
She pointed suddenly at me, and everyone looked at me accusingly.
a)
separates two independent clauses with FANBOYS
b)
Separates a dependent from an independent clause
c)
separates items in a list
d)
that comma is NOT needed
21.
What is the reason for the following comma? The two tall basketball players left the library, walked to their car, and raced off down the street.
a)
separates two independent clauses with FANBOYS
b)
separates a dependent clause from an independent clause
c)
seperates items in a list
d)
that comma is NOT needed
22.
What is the reason for the following semicolon?
Nearby, the mayor and the council members sat at the table; they debated quite hotly the question of repaving the streets.
Nearby, the mayor and the council members sat at the table; they debated quite hotly the question of repaving the streets.
a)
separates two independent clauses
b)
separates a dependent from an independent clause
c)
separates independent clauses that already contain too many commas
d)
that semicolon is NOT needed
23.
All of the Jurors, as well as Juror #8, (want, wants) to come to a unanimous decision.
a)
want
b)
wants
24.
Do you think the kittens or the puppy (is, are) cuter?
a)
are
b)
is
25.
After the Trojan War, Odysseus and his men (is, are) trying to get home to Ithaca.
a)
Are
b)
Is
26.
Which of the following sentences is NOT in parallel form?
a)
School lunches are nutritious, economical, and taste delicious.
b)
Football, baseball, and basketball can all be considered very American sports.
c)
Government of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from the earth.
d)
I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him.
27.
Which of the following sentences is NOT parallel?
a)
The escaped prisoner was wanted, dead or alive.
b)
Whether in class, at work, or at home, she was always busy.
c)
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness...
d)
To err is human; forgiving is divine.
28.
Which of the following sentences is NOT in parallel form?
a)
I think, therefore I am.
b)
We must either raise revenues or it will be necessary to reduce expenses.
c)
Sir Humphry Davy, the celebrated English chemist, was an excellent literary critic as well as a great scientist.
d)
The new instructor was both enthusiastic and demanding.
29.
Which of the following sentences is NOT parallel?
a)
Annie's dress was old, faded, and it wrinkled.
b)
Examples of aerobic exercises are distance running, swimming, cycling, and walking.
c)
The crowd that had gathered outside the court was loud and angry.
d)
It is a truism that to give is more rewarding than getting.
30.
Which of the following sentences is NOT in parallel form?
a)
I love to eat pizza, ice cream, and chocolate.
b)
She spent her summer at the beach, swimming in the pool, and went to several outdoor concerts.
c)
Kids don't generally like to do cleaning, homework, or chores.
d)
Unfortunately she had neither money, time, or energy.
31.
It costs more ______ a new car.
a)
then
b)
than
32.
Her lower lip pushed out and ______ she began crying.
a)
then
b)
than
33.
______, we saw that Daevon was faster ______ Nathan.
a)
than, than
b)
than, then
c)
then, then
d)
then, than
34.
I can not believe you talked faster ______ a speeding bullet and _____ walked away.
a)
than, than
b)
than, then
c)
then, then
d)
then, than
35.
Does this sentence contain an error in parallel structure?
Kai made expresso, heated milk, and told jokes as the prepared Steve's latte.
Kai made expresso, heated milk, and told jokes as the prepared Steve's latte.
a)
Yes, it has an error.
b)
No, it's perfect.
36.
Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more words or ideas are of equal importance and to help the reader comprehend what is being written is called:
a)
parallel structure
b)
obtuse structure
c)
perpendicular structure
d)
acute structure
37.
Which of the following does NOT use parallel structure?
a)
To do well on the GRE means to assure yourself acceptance into a good graduate school.
b)
Doing well on the GRE means to assure yourself acceptance into a good graduate school.
c)
Doing well on the GRE means assuring yourself acceptance into a good graduate school.
38.
Which sentence uses parallel structure?
a)
It is harder to tie a slip knot than to tie a square knot.
b)
Tying a slip knot is harder than to tie a square knot.
39.
Which sentence uses parallel structure?
a)
We enjoyed water skiing much more than swimming in the lake.
b)
We enjoyed water skiing much more than when we swam in the lake.
40.
Which of the following does NOT use parallel structure?
a)
A big car is not necessarily better than a small one.
b)
A car that is big is not necessarily better than one that is small.
c)
A big car is not necessarily better than one that is small.
41.
Which of the following sentences does NOT use parallel structure?
a)
At the store my duties are to keep the shelves stocked, to work the registers, and to assist customers.
b)
At the store my duties are to keep the shelves stocked, to work the registers, and assisting customers.
c)
At the store my duties are to keep the shelves stocked, work the registers, and assist customers.
42.
How does parallel structure help?
a)
Parallel structure helps organize ideas, making the text easier to comprehend.
b)
It adds a good effect for autobiography novels.
c)
Parallel structure makes reading fiction stories easier, because it explains signposts.
d)
It doesn't.
43.
Does this sentence use parallel structure?
The children capped their pens, started to zip their backpacks, and stood up to leave.
The children capped their pens, started to zip their backpacks, and stood up to leave.
a)
No, it does not.
b)
Yes, it does.
44.
Which of the following sentences uses parallel structure?
a)
Marrying Major Boundy meant leaving her family and traveling all over the world.
b)
Marrying Major Boundy meant to leave her family and travel all over the world.
45.
Which of the following does NOT use parallel structure?
a)
Many people mistakenly think that being wealthy is the same thing as to be happy.
b)
Many people mistakenly think that being wealthy is the same thing as being happy.
c)
Many people mistakenly think that to be wealthy is the same thing as to be happy.
46.
Not only shopping for presents but also attending boring parties _____ many people dislike the winter holidays.
a)
makes
b)
make
47.
That pair of pants _____ a big rip in the back that showcases your polka-dotted boxer shorts.
a)
has
b)
have
48.
Not only the Zorteks from Saturn but also the Martian ambassador _____ of the unfriendly greeting from the United Nations.
a)
disapproves
b)
disapprove
49.
Even though Jose has seen the film at least twenty times, Star Wars always _____ him on the edge of his seat.
a)
keeps
b)
keep
50.
Where _____ the gas mask and HAZMAT gloves? It's time to change the litter box.
a)
is
b)
are
51.
The giant spider in the kitchen, together with the cockroaches in the bathroom, _____ entertaining at my house a potentially embarrassing experience.
a)
makes
b)
make
52.
A vitamin C tablet, in addition to milk jug caps and dead cockroaches, _____ part of the debris that Sara found when she cleaned under the stove.
a)
is
b)
are
53.
Neither of the surfers _____ the sharks that wish to make a quick snack of some human toes.
a)
sees
b)
see
54.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
Dracula knocked several times no one came to the door.
b)
Dracula knocked several times no one came; to the door.
c)
Dracula knocked several times; no one came to the door.
55.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
My sandwich must have the following toppings lettuce, onions, and pickles.
b)
My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.
56.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences.
a)
I have no idea which way to go; I can ask my friend.
b)
I have no idea which way to go I can ask my friend.
57.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
My brother likes: vampires, ghosts, and goblins.
b)
My brother likes vampires, ghosts, and goblins.
58.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
I really like tacos; because I have been eating them since I was little.
b)
I really like tacos because I have been eating them since I was little.
59.
Choose the correct sentence or sentences.
a)
We sell the the parts of cars, motorcycles, and boats.
b)
The sell the parts of: cars, motorcycles, and boats.
60.
Which of the following punctuation marks is a semicolon?
a)
:
b)
;
c)
,
d)
...
61.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
a)
Napoleon Dynamite is often teased at school; however, he is able to make friends with Deb and Pedro.
b)
Napoleon Dynamite is often teased at school, however, he is able to make friends with Deb and Pedro.
c)
Napoleon Dynamite is often teased at school; however he is able to make friends with Deb and Pedro.
62.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
a)
Napoleon's grandma breaks her tailbone in an accident; she asks Uncle Rico to come watch the boys.
b)
Napoleon's grandma breaks her tailbone in an accident, she asks Uncle Rico to come watch the boys.
c)
Napoleon's grandma breaks her tailbone in an accident she asks Uncle Rico to come watch the boys.
63.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
a)
Pedro decides to run for class president; so Napoleon offers to help him campaign.
b)
Pedro decides to run for class president, so Napoleon offers to help him campaign.
c)
Pedro decides to run for class president; so, Napoleon offers to help him campaign.
64.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
a)
Both Napoleon and Deb wear amazing outfits to the school dance, Deb made her dress herself.
b)
Both Napoleon and Deb wear amazing outfits to the school dance; Deb made her dress herself.
c)
Both Napoleon and Deb wear amazing outfits to the school dance; and Deb made her dress herself.
65.
Even after winning the game, the soccer team ______ depressed because the coach makes them run.
a)
is
b)
wasnt
c)
are
d)
be
66.
Pancakes dripping with syrup, coffee steaming in big mugs, and bacon frying on the stove make breakfast at Grandma’s house a real treat.
a)
correct structure
b)
error in structure
67.
Le’Ron scowled at Professor Nguyen, was muttering under his breath, and sighed heavily, but in truth he loved taking algebra exams.
a)
correct
b)
error in structure
68.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
b)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?
c)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
d)
Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?
69.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
As, I rode my bike down the street I saw my friend riding her scooter.
b)
As I rode my bike down the street I saw, my friend riding her scooter.
c)
As I rode my bike down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter.
d)
As I rode my bike, down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter.
70.
It was a rainy day, and mom had to get creative to keep the kids from getting too bored.
a)
main idea
b)
theme
71.
Maria loved to play football with the guys, but she also loved dressed up in fancy clothes to go to parties.
a)
main idea
b)
theme
72.
Giving up on a dream should never be an option.
a)
main idea
b)
theme
73.
Being thankful is important for being happy.
a)
main idea
b)
theme
74.
Family should come before anything else.
a)
main idea
b)
theme
75.
A true friend is always around when needed.
a)
main idea
b)
theme
76.
_______ was a loud noise and everyone ran outside to see what happened.
a)
their
b)
there
c)
they
77.
When ______ was 2 minutes left in class, Mrs. Egelston asked the students to put away ______ work.
a)
their, there
b)
they're, there
c)
there, their
d)
there, they're
78.
I would rather do homework first and _____ eat dinner.
a)
then
b)
than
79.
When you are taking a test, you need to read all of the directions first and _____ begin answering questions.
a)
then
b)
than
80.
At the beginning of every class, we complete our Do Now and _____ we move on to the lesson for the day.
a)
then
b)
than
81.
The man with all the birds ______ on my street.
a)
live
b)
lives
82.
Sarah and Efren took out ______ stamp sheets before the bell.
a)
their
b)
there
c)
they're
83.
Pulu and Gloria said _____ sorry for arriving late to class.
a)
their
b)
there
c)
they're
84.
Johnalan and Sophia submitted _______ assignments early so they could do extra credit.
a)
their
b)
there
c)
they're
85.
Affect is a (an)
a)
noun
b)
verb
c)
adverb
d)
adjective
86.
Affect means.....
a)
to influence something
b)
the result of someting
c)
to change something
d)
to create something
87.
Effect means.....
a)
an event occured
b)
to influence something
c)
to create something
d)
to destroy
88.
The movie _____ my views on life.
a)
affected
b)
effected
89.
The teacher _____ me in a way I can't describe.
a)
affected
b)
effected
90.
Place semicolons where they are needed in the following sentence.
For the camp-out we took our raincoats, boots, and tarp, but we didn't use them.
For the camp-out we took our raincoats, boots, and tarp, but we didn't use them.
a)
For the camp-out we took our raincoats, boots, and tarp, but we didn't use them.
b)
For the camp-out we took our raincoats; boots; and tarp, but we didn't use them.
c)
For the camp-out we took our raincoats, boots, and tarp; but we didn't use them.
d)
For the camp-out we took our raincoats, boots; and tarp, but we didn't use them.
91.
Place semicolons where they are needed in the following sentence.
The mayor of the city, who attended the conference, gave a report, and he suggested several ways to save money.
The mayor of the city, who attended the conference, gave a report, and he suggested several ways to save money.
a)
The mayor of the city; who attended the conference, gave a report, and he suggested several ways to save money.
b)
The mayor of the city, who attended the conference; gave a report; and he suggested several ways to save money.
c)
The mayor of the city, who attended the conference, gave a report, and he suggested several ways to save money.
d)
The mayor of the city, who attended the conference, gave a report; and he suggested several ways to save money.
92.
Place semicolons where they are needed in the following sentence.
My son is a medical technician, my daughter, a postal worker, and my wife, an editor.
My son is a medical technician, my daughter, a postal worker, and my wife, an editor.
a)
My son is a medical technician; my daughter, a postal worker; and my wife, an editor.
b)
My son is a medical technician, my daughter, a postal worker; and my wife, an editor.
c)
My son is a medical technician; my daughter; a postal worker; and my wife; an editor.
d)
My son is a medical technician, my daughter, a postal worker, and my wife, an editor.
93.
Place semicolons where they are needed in the following sentence.
The class offices are Fred Ogden, president, Dan Royal, vice president, and Jayne Allen, secretary.
The class offices are Fred Ogden, president, Dan Royal, vice president, and Jayne Allen, secretary.
a)
The class offices are Fred Ogden, president Dan Royal, vice president; and Jayne Allen, secretary.
b)
The class offices are Fred Ogden, president; Dan Royal, vice president; and Jayne Allen, secretary.
c)
The class offices are Fred Ogden, president, Dan Royal, vice president, and Jayne Allen, secretary.
d)
The class offices are Fred Ogden; president; Dan Royal; vice president; and Jayne Allen; secretary.
94.
Place semicolons where they are needed in the following sentence.
The new in-laws are Jay, Pam's husband, Are', Will's wife, and Mark, Terri's Husband.
The new in-laws are Jay, Pam's husband, Are', Will's wife, and Mark, Terri's Husband.
a)
The new in-laws are Jay; Pam's husband, Are'; Will's wife, and Mark; Terri's Husband.
b)
The new in-laws are Jay, Pam's husband; Are', Will's wife; and Mark, Terri's Husband.
c)
The new in-laws are Jay, Pam's husband, Are', Will's wife, and Mark, Terri's Husband.
d)
The new in-laws are Jay, Pam's husband, Are', Will's wife; and Mark, Terri's Husband
95.
Ben prefers discussing the problem rather than ____________ on a solution.
a)
to work
b)
work
c)
working
d)
to working
96.
The secretary's duties include wiring letters and _______________notes.
a)
to take
b)
taking
c)
to taking
d)
take
97.
The teacher is funny, sweet and ______________.
a)
talks a lot
b)
she also talks a lot
c)
constantly talks
d)
talkative
98.
The campaign was run effectively, smoothly and ___________.
a)
with confidence
b)
confident
c)
confidently
d)
with a lot of confidence
99.
My dog loves to jump in the mud, swim in the lake and ___________.
a)
run after his ball
b)
to run after his ball
c)
running after his ball
d)
he also loves to run after his ball
100.
The campaign was run effectively, smoothly and ___________.
a)
with confidence
b)
confident
c)
confidently
d)
with a lot of confidence
101.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and to appreciate good prose.
b)
In English class, Tashonda learned to read poems critically and she appreciated good prose.
102.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph.
b)
Raoul's QPA is higher than Ralph's.
103.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and to learn about life.
b)
He wanted three things out of college: to learn a skill, to make good friends, and learning about life.
104.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend.
b)
Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend.
105.
. Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction.
a)
We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing.
b)
We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing.
106.
IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA
Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or bulls buck them off, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. Of course, this is a very dangerous thing to do. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business.
a)
Sometimes clowns can mean serious bussiness.
b)
Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.
c)
Cowboys and Rodeo Clowns are constantly in danger.
d)
A Rodeo bull's attention is easily caught by Rodeo clowns.
107.
IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA
Sometime in December of 1891, Dr. James Naismith was teaching gym at the YMCA College in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was raining, and Dr. Naismith was trying to keep his students active. He wanted them playing a rough game that would keep them moving. He didn't like a few ideas that were too rough. Then Naismith had his breakthrough. He wrote out the rules for a game with peach baskets fixed to ten-foot elevated tracks. Naismith's students played against one another, passing the ball around and shooting it into the peach baskets. Dribbling wasn't a part of the original game. Also it took a while to realize that the game would run more smoothly if the bottoms of the baskets were removed. But this game grew to be one of the most popular sports in America today. Can you guess which one?
a)
The most popular sport in America
b)
Dr. James Naismith's career in teaching
c)
The invention of Basketball
d)
How to get students active
108.
IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA
Before you put on that skeleton costume and rove door-to-door pandering for candy, take a minute to reflect on this tradition. Halloween is believed to have come from an ancient Celtic festival dating back some 2,000 years. November 1st was the Celtic New Year and marked the end of summer to the Celts. They celebrated on its eve by wearing costumes made of animal skins and dancing around bon fires. Over the next two millennia, this primitive celebration grew to be the candy fueled costume ball that we know today.
a)
The origins of Halloween
b)
The New Celtic Year
c)
Primitive traditions
d)
Why the skeleton costume is the best for Halloween
109.
The Outsiders Excerpt
By S. E. Hinton
When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home. I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman---he looks tough and I don't--- but I guess my own looks aren't so bad. I have light-brown, almost-red hair and greenish-gray eyes. I wish they were more gray, because I hate most guys that have green eyes, but I have to be content with what I have.My hair is longer than a lot of boys wear theirs,squared off in back and long at the front and sides, but I am a greaser and most of my neighborhood rarely bothers to get a haircut.Besides, I look better with long hair.
What is the main idea?
By S. E. Hinton
When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home. I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman---he looks tough and I don't--- but I guess my own looks aren't so bad. I have light-brown, almost-red hair and greenish-gray eyes. I wish they were more gray, because I hate most guys that have green eyes, but I have to be content with what I have.My hair is longer than a lot of boys wear theirs,squared off in back and long at the front and sides, but I am a greaser and most of my neighborhood rarely bothers to get a haircut.Besides, I look better with long hair.
What is the main idea?
a)
The narrator likes movies.
b)
The narrator wishes he was Paul Newman.
c)
The narrator is content with his appearance.
d)
The narrator looks better with long hair.
110.
Matilda Excerpt
By Roald Dahl
By the time she was three, Matilda had taught herself to read by studying newspapers and magazines that lay around the house. At the age of four, she could read fast and well and she naturally began hankering after books. The only book in the whole of this enlightened household was something called Easy Cooking belonging to her mother, and when she had read this from cover to cover and had learnt all the recipes by heart, she decided she wanted something more interesting. "Daddy," she said, "do you think you could buy me a book?" "A book,” he said. "Whatd' you want a flaming book for?" "To read, Daddy.""What's wrong with the telly, for heaven's sake?We've got a lovely telly with a twelve-inch screen and now you come asking for a book! You're getting spoiled, my girl!"
The dialogue, in the end, is mainly about…
By Roald Dahl
By the time she was three, Matilda had taught herself to read by studying newspapers and magazines that lay around the house. At the age of four, she could read fast and well and she naturally began hankering after books. The only book in the whole of this enlightened household was something called Easy Cooking belonging to her mother, and when she had read this from cover to cover and had learnt all the recipes by heart, she decided she wanted something more interesting. "Daddy," she said, "do you think you could buy me a book?" "A book,” he said. "Whatd' you want a flaming book for?" "To read, Daddy.""What's wrong with the telly, for heaven's sake?We've got a lovely telly with a twelve-inch screen and now you come asking for a book! You're getting spoiled, my girl!"
The dialogue, in the end, is mainly about…
a)
her father thinking she is spoiled
b)
she wants a new book from her father
c)
her father likes television and she does not
d)
her father does not understand her need for a book
111.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Excerpt
By Roald Dahl
Charlie Bucket stared around the gigantic room in which he now found himself. The place was like a witch’s kitchen! All about him black metal pots were boiling and bubbling on huge stoves, and kettles were hissing and pans were sizzling,and strange iron machines were clanking and spluttering, and there were pipes running all over the ceiling and walls, and the whole place was filled with smoke and steam and delicious rich smells. Mr. Wonka himself had suddenly become even more excited than usual, and anyone could see that this was the room he loved best of all. He was hopping about among the saucepans and the machines like a child among his Christmas presents, not knowing which thing to look at first. He lifted the lid from a huge pot and took a sniff; then he rushed over and dipped a finger into a barrel of sticky yellow stuff and had a taste; then he skipped across to one of the machine sand turned half a dozen knobs this way and that; then he peered anxiously through the glass door of a gigantic oven,rubbing his hands and cackling with delight at what he saw inside. Then he ran over to another machine, a small shiny affair that kept going phut-phut-phut-phut-phut, and every time it went phut, a large green marble dropped out of it into a basket on the floor.
What is the main idea?
By Roald Dahl
Charlie Bucket stared around the gigantic room in which he now found himself. The place was like a witch’s kitchen! All about him black metal pots were boiling and bubbling on huge stoves, and kettles were hissing and pans were sizzling,and strange iron machines were clanking and spluttering, and there were pipes running all over the ceiling and walls, and the whole place was filled with smoke and steam and delicious rich smells. Mr. Wonka himself had suddenly become even more excited than usual, and anyone could see that this was the room he loved best of all. He was hopping about among the saucepans and the machines like a child among his Christmas presents, not knowing which thing to look at first. He lifted the lid from a huge pot and took a sniff; then he rushed over and dipped a finger into a barrel of sticky yellow stuff and had a taste; then he skipped across to one of the machine sand turned half a dozen knobs this way and that; then he peered anxiously through the glass door of a gigantic oven,rubbing his hands and cackling with delight at what he saw inside. Then he ran over to another machine, a small shiny affair that kept going phut-phut-phut-phut-phut, and every time it went phut, a large green marble dropped out of it into a basket on the floor.
What is the main idea?
a)
Charlie’s discovery of the gigantic room
b)
the boiling pots and kettles
c)
seeing the machine that makes green candy
d)
to learn about the room through Mr.Wonka’s excitement and discoveries
112.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Excerpt
By Roald Dahl
Charlie Bucket stared around the gigantic room in which he now found himself. The place was like a witch’s kitchen! All about him black metal pots were boiling and bubbling on huge stoves, and kettles were hissing and pans were sizzling,and strange iron machines were clanking and spluttering, and there were pipes running all over the ceiling and walls, and the whole place was filled with smoke and steam and delicious rich smells. Mr. Wonka himself had suddenly become even more excited than usual, and anyone could see that this was the room he loved best of all. He was hopping about among the saucepans and the machines like a child among his Christmas presents, not knowing which thing to look at first. He lifted the lid from a huge pot and took a sniff; then he rushed over and dipped a finger into a barrel of sticky yellow stuff and had a taste; then he skipped across to one of the machine sand turned half a dozen knobs this way and that; then he peered anxiously through the glass door of a gigantic oven,rubbing his hands and cackling with delight at what he saw inside. Then he ran over to another machine, a small shiny affair that kept going phut-phut-phut-phut-phut, and every time it went phut, a large green marble dropped out of it into a basket on the floor.
Which of the following best supports theidea of Mr. Wonka’s excitement?
By Roald Dahl
Charlie Bucket stared around the gigantic room in which he now found himself. The place was like a witch’s kitchen! All about him black metal pots were boiling and bubbling on huge stoves, and kettles were hissing and pans were sizzling,and strange iron machines were clanking and spluttering, and there were pipes running all over the ceiling and walls, and the whole place was filled with smoke and steam and delicious rich smells. Mr. Wonka himself had suddenly become even more excited than usual, and anyone could see that this was the room he loved best of all. He was hopping about among the saucepans and the machines like a child among his Christmas presents, not knowing which thing to look at first. He lifted the lid from a huge pot and took a sniff; then he rushed over and dipped a finger into a barrel of sticky yellow stuff and had a taste; then he skipped across to one of the machine sand turned half a dozen knobs this way and that; then he peered anxiously through the glass door of a gigantic oven,rubbing his hands and cackling with delight at what he saw inside. Then he ran over to another machine, a small shiny affair that kept going phut-phut-phut-phut-phut, and every time it went phut, a large green marble dropped out of it into a basket on the floor.
Which of the following best supports theidea of Mr. Wonka’s excitement?
a)
“rubbing his hands and cackling with delight”
b)
“He was hopping about”
c)
“like a child among his Christmas presents”
d)
“he peered anxiously through the glass door”
113.
Sister Hood of the Traveling Pants Excerpt
By Ann Brashares
Once there were four girls who shared a pair of pants.The girls were all different sizes and shapes, and yet the pants fit each of them. You may think this is a suburban myth. But I know it's true, because I am one of them —one of the sisters of the Traveling Pants.We discovered their magic last summer, purely by accident. The four of us were splitting up for the first time in our lives. Carmen had gotten them from a secondhand place without even bothering to try them on. She was going to throw them away, but by chance,Tibby spotted them. First Tibby tried them; then me,Lena; then Bridget; then Carmen.By the time Carmen pulled them on, we knew something extraordinary was happening. If the same pants fit — and I mean really fit — the four of us, they aren't ordinary. They don't belong completely to the world of things you can see and touch. My sister, Effie,claims I don't believe in magic, and maybe I didn't then.But after the first summer of the Traveling Pants, I do.
The narrator included that the pants fitall of them to emphasize…
By Ann Brashares
Once there were four girls who shared a pair of pants.The girls were all different sizes and shapes, and yet the pants fit each of them. You may think this is a suburban myth. But I know it's true, because I am one of them —one of the sisters of the Traveling Pants.We discovered their magic last summer, purely by accident. The four of us were splitting up for the first time in our lives. Carmen had gotten them from a secondhand place without even bothering to try them on. She was going to throw them away, but by chance,Tibby spotted them. First Tibby tried them; then me,Lena; then Bridget; then Carmen.By the time Carmen pulled them on, we knew something extraordinary was happening. If the same pants fit — and I mean really fit — the four of us, they aren't ordinary. They don't belong completely to the world of things you can see and touch. My sister, Effie,claims I don't believe in magic, and maybe I didn't then.But after the first summer of the Traveling Pants, I do.
The narrator included that the pants fitall of them to emphasize…
a)
how the girls become friends
b)
the girls are difference sizes
c)
why the pants are special
d)
where the pants came from
114.
Pretty Little Liars Excerpt
By Sara Shepard
Imagine it's a couple of years ago, the summer between seventh and eighth grade. You're tan from lying out next to your rock-lined pool, you've got on your new Juicy sweats (remember when everybody wore those?), and your mind's on your crush, the boy who goes to that other prep school whose name we won't mention and who folds jeans at Abercrombie in the mall. You're eating your Cocoa Krispies just how you like 'em --- doused in skim milk --- and you see this girl's face on the side of the milk carton. Missing. She's cute --- probably cuter than you --- and has a feisty look in her eyes. You think, Hmm, maybe she likes soggy Cocoa Krispies too. And you bet she'd think Abercrombie boy was a hottie as well. You wonder how someone so . . . well, so much like you went missing. You thought only girls who entered beauty pageants ended up on the sides of milk cartons. Well,think again.
What is the main idea?
By Sara Shepard
Imagine it's a couple of years ago, the summer between seventh and eighth grade. You're tan from lying out next to your rock-lined pool, you've got on your new Juicy sweats (remember when everybody wore those?), and your mind's on your crush, the boy who goes to that other prep school whose name we won't mention and who folds jeans at Abercrombie in the mall. You're eating your Cocoa Krispies just how you like 'em --- doused in skim milk --- and you see this girl's face on the side of the milk carton. Missing. She's cute --- probably cuter than you --- and has a feisty look in her eyes. You think, Hmm, maybe she likes soggy Cocoa Krispies too. And you bet she'd think Abercrombie boy was a hottie as well. You wonder how someone so . . . well, so much like you went missing. You thought only girls who entered beauty pageants ended up on the sides of milk cartons. Well,think again.
What is the main idea?
a)
The narrator enjoying her summer break by the pool.
b)
The importance of a middle school crush.
c)
A middle school girl wondering how an ordinary looking girl, like her, could go missing.
d)
The girl’s picture on the side of a milk carton to announce she is missing.
115.
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Sometimes people feel sad.
b)
You should do good things for others.
c)
We're not always happy.
d)
There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
116.
What are the best ways to determine (figure out) what main idea (or claim) and author is trying to get across? (choose all that apply)
a)
The title of the article
b)
Who or what the article is about
c)
Transition words
d)
repeated words and phrases.
117.
What is authors main claim for the following paragraph? "Businesses will spend more than $30 billion on non-video ads in the U.S. alone this year. People who want to advertise pay dimes or pennies each time their message gets clicked. The tech companies split the money with website that run the ads. Publishers tend to get about 50 percent of the profit. This means that the misleading news business can make up to tens of thousands of dollars per month."
a)
Businesses will spend more than $30 billion on non-video ads.
b)
People who advertise pay dimes or pennies each time their message gets clicked.
c)
Tech companies split the money with websites that run their ads.
d)
The misleading news business came make up to tens of thousands of dollars per month.
118.
Why is it important to know who "it" or "they" is when reading an article?
a)
So that the reader can remember the information better.
b)
So that the reader has the information they need in order to contact the specific person the article is about, if they need it.
c)
So that the reader can better comprehend who (or what) specifically the author is talking about.
119.
What's the author's main claim in the following paragraph? "Phobias are sometimes hard to figure out. What started as shock from one event can become fear of many things or ideas. A small boy once scared by a dog might grow up to fear all dogs and cats. Just the sight of a fur coat could terrify him."
a)
Phobias are sometimes hard to figure out.
b)
What started as a shock from one even can become a fear or many things or ideas.
c)
A small boy once scared by a dog might tow up to fear all dogs and cats.
d)
Just the site of fur could terrify him!
120.
Based upon how it is used in the sentence, what is best context clue word that lets you (as the reader) know what the word "phobia" means? "Phobias are sometimes hard to figure out. What started out as a shock from one event can become fear of many things or ideas."
a)
shock
b)
even
c)
fear
d)
ideas
121.
What is the author's main claim? "A penny for your thoughts? If it's a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars. In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel since copper was needed for World War II, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it is uncirculated, it'd easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. "
a)
1943 Copper pennies could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars.
b)
Most pennies are made out of steel.
c)
1955 Pennies are rare because they are double stamped.
d)
Because some pennies have special features and/or are made out of unique materials, they are considered rare and are worth more money than regular pennies.
122.
Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long.
What can you infer about Macey?
What can you infer about Macey?
a)
Macey is mad at her mother.
b)
Macey does not want glasses.
c)
Macey is very excited about getting glasses.
d)
Macey has trouble making decisions.
123.
They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon..
What is Alison looking for?
a)
Her Keys
b)
Her Car
c)
Her Cat
d)
Her Smoothie
124.
After reading each selection below, find the letter of the best answer to each question.
1In colonial America, anyone could become a physician merely by adopting the label. 2There were no medical schools or medical societies to license or regulate what was a free-for-all trade. 3Sometimes clergymen tried to provide medical care to their parishioners, and care of a sort was offered by all kinds of laypeople as well. 4Documents of the time record a doctor who sold “tea, sugar, olives, grapes, anchovies, raisins, and prunes” along with medicinals. 5Documents also tell of a woman who “Acts here in the Double Capacity of a Doctoress and Coffee Woman.” 6Training for medical practice, such as it was, was given by apprenticeship.
1. The passage suggests that in comparison to today, a medical practice in colonial America
1In colonial America, anyone could become a physician merely by adopting the label. 2There were no medical schools or medical societies to license or regulate what was a free-for-all trade. 3Sometimes clergymen tried to provide medical care to their parishioners, and care of a sort was offered by all kinds of laypeople as well. 4Documents of the time record a doctor who sold “tea, sugar, olives, grapes, anchovies, raisins, and prunes” along with medicinals. 5Documents also tell of a woman who “Acts here in the Double Capacity of a Doctoress and Coffee Woman.” 6Training for medical practice, such as it was, was given by apprenticeship.
1. The passage suggests that in comparison to today, a medical practice in colonial America
a)
must have been harder to establish.
b)
probably required more study.
c)
was less likely to be full-time.
125.
1In colonial America, anyone could become a physician merely by adopting the label. 2There were no medical schools or medical societies to license or regulate what was a free-for-all trade. 3Sometimes clergymen tried to provide medical care to their parishioners, and care of a sort was offered by all kinds of laypeople as well. 4Documents of the time record a doctor who sold “tea, sugar, olives, grapes, anchovies, raisins, and prunes” along with medicinals. 5Documents also tell of a woman who “Acts here in the Double Capacity of a Doctoress and Coffee Woman.” 6Training for medical practice, such as it was, was given by apprenticeship.
2. Considering the medical training and care, we might conclude that in colonial America
2. Considering the medical training and care, we might conclude that in colonial America
a)
most doctors did medical research.
b)
people were lucky to get good medical care.
c)
very few people would have been considered qualified to be medical apprentices.
126.
1CPR—or cardiopulmonary resuscitation—is a life-saving procedure that forces oxygen-rich blood through a body in which the heart has stopped. 2A person is not “dead” until his or her brain has died, which happens after about six minutes once the heart has stopped pumping blood through the brain. 3When a qualified person does CPR, he or she presses on the patient’s chest, squeezing the stopped heart between the breast bone and the spine, which forces blood through the body. 4Between each series of pumps, the rescuer breathes into the victim’s mouth, sending fresh oxygen into his lungs and into the blood. 5Many people are alive today because of CPR.
3. After someone’s heart has stopped,
3. After someone’s heart has stopped,
a)
people on the scene should wait for medical personnel to do CPR.
b)
CPR must be performed within about six minutes.
c)
CPR must be performed at a hospital.
127.
1CPR—or cardiopulmonary resuscitation—is a life-saving procedure that forces oxygen-rich blood through a body in which the heart has stopped. 2A person is not “dead” until his or her brain has died, which happens after about six minutes once the heart has stopped pumping blood through the brain. 3When a qualified person does CPR, he or she presses on the patient’s chest, squeezing the stopped heart between the breast bone and the spine, which forces blood through the body. 4Between each series of pumps, the rescuer breathes into the victim’s mouth, sending fresh oxygen into his lungs and into the blood. 5Many people are alive today because of CPR.
4. Essentially, CPR duplicates some of the activity of the
4. Essentially, CPR duplicates some of the activity of the
a)
brain
b)
spine
c)
heart
128.
1CPR—or cardiopulmonary resuscitation—is a life-saving procedure that forces oxygen-rich blood through a body in which the heart has stopped. 2A person is not “dead” until his or her brain has died, which happens after about six minutes once the heart has stopped pumping blood through the brain. 3When a qualified person does CPR, he or she presses on the patient’s chest, squeezing the stopped heart between the breast bone and the spine, which forces blood through the body. 4Between each series of pumps, the rescuer breathes into the victim’s mouth, sending fresh oxygen into his lungs and into the blood. 5Many people are alive today because of CPR.
5. Pumping blood through the body during CPR is not enough because
5. Pumping blood through the body during CPR is not enough because
a)
the pumping involves pressing on the patient’s chest.
b)
the blood needs to receive oxygen.
c)
the pumped blood eventually reaches the brain.
129.
Following is a poem by the American writer Stephen Crane (1871–1900). Read it, and then write the letters of the inferences which are most logically supported by the poem.
I Stood Upon a High Place I stood upon a high place,
And saw, below, many devils Running, leaping,
And carousing in sin.
One looked up, grinning,
And said, “Comrade! Brother!”
1. In saying he “stood upon a high place,” the speaker suggests that he felt
I Stood Upon a High Place I stood upon a high place,
And saw, below, many devils Running, leaping,
And carousing in sin.
One looked up, grinning,
And said, “Comrade! Brother!”
1. In saying he “stood upon a high place,” the speaker suggests that he felt
a)
more righteous than the devils he saw.
b)
jealous of the playful devils.
c)
beneath the devils he saw.
130.
I Stood Upon a High Place I stood upon a high place,
And saw, below, many devils Running, leaping,
And carousing in sin.
One looked up, grinning,
And said, “Comrade! Brother!”
7. In saying “Comrade! Brother!” the devil means to imply that
And saw, below, many devils Running, leaping,
And carousing in sin.
One looked up, grinning,
And said, “Comrade! Brother!”
7. In saying “Comrade! Brother!” the devil means to imply that
a)
the speaker is an angel
b)
the speaker is friendly
c)
the speaker is also a sinner
131.
I Stood Upon a High Place I stood upon a high place,
And saw, below, many devils Running, leaping,
And carousing in sin.
One looked up, grinning,
And said, “Comrade! Brother!”
7. In saying “Comrade! Brother!” the devil means to imply that
And saw, below, many devils Running, leaping,
And carousing in sin.
One looked up, grinning,
And said, “Comrade! Brother!”
7. In saying “Comrade! Brother!” the devil means to imply that
a)
the speaker is an angel
b)
the speaker is friendly
c)
the speaker is also a sinner
132.
1One wintry night in 1890, about four hundred Indians set up camp near Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota. 2When they awoke the next morning, they found themselves surrounded by U.S. soldiers. 3On the hilltop above were numerous machine guns. 4When the soldiers ordered the Indians to hand over any weapons they might have, the Indians refused. 5The soldiers began searching for weapons. 6Then someone fired a shot. 7Immediately, the machine guns started blasting—cutting down Indian men, women, and children. 8Within a short time, all were killed. 9Several days later, the frozen bodies were tossed into a common grave. 10Instead of condemning the soldiers, the government awarded the troop twenty-six Medals of Honor and labeled the event a “battle.” 11It was the last fought against the American Indian.
8. The passage suggests that
8. The passage suggests that
a)
the first shot was fired by a U.S. soldier.
b)
the first shot was fired by an Indian man.
c)
historians don’t know who fired the first shot.
133.
1One wintry night in 1890, about four hundred Indians set up camp near Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota. 2When they awoke the next morning, they found themselves surrounded by U.S. soldiers. 3On the hilltop above were numerous machine guns. 4When the soldiers ordered the Indians to hand over any weapons they might have, the Indians refused. 5The soldiers began searching for weapons. 6Then someone fired a shot. 7Immediately, the machine guns started blasting—cutting down Indian men, women, and children. 8Within a short time, all were killed. 9Several days later, the frozen bodies were tossed into a common grave. 10Instead of condemning the soldiers, the government awarded the troop twenty-six Medals of Honor and labeled the event a “battle.” 11It was the last fought against the American Indian.
9. We can conclude that the author feels
9. We can conclude that the author feels
a)
the U.S. soldiers deserved the Medals of Honor.
b)
the event was more of a massacre than a battle.
c)
the Indians were given a fair chance to avoid being shot down.
134.
Define what inference is.
a)
An assumption or conclusion that is rationally and logically made, based on the given facts or circumstances
b)
Predicting the circumstances
c)
The author stating the main idea in the paragraph or text
d)
The author providing information to the reader what is happening in the text
135.
Forest Fires (destroys, destroy) millions of trees each year.
a)
destroys
b)
destroy
136.
A nest of hornets (was, were) in the barn.
a)
was
b)
were
137.
There ____ several teachers at the game.
a)
was
b)
were
138.
What change should be made to the following sentence: We were both surprised at what close friends we had became.
a)
Change We to Because we
b)
Insert a comma after surprised
c)
Change became to become
d)
The sentence should not be changed.
139.
What change should be made to the following sentence: Even worse, the tentacles become extra sticky when they’re in contact with skin, so trying to remove it can make a sting even more severe.
a)
Change become to became
b)
Delete so
c)
Change they're to their
d)
Change it to them
140.
Your idea (makes, make) sense to me.
a)
makes
b)
make
141.
My dog is one of those crazy dogs who (chases chase) sticks all day.
a)
chases
b)
chase
142.
Carlos is one of those people who (is are) good at all sports.
a)
is
b)
are
143.
One of my friends (believe-believes) in E.S.P.
a)
believes
b)
believe
144.
The principal and her husband (is-are) honored guests
a)
is
b)
are
145.
Either Luis or Horace (pay-pays) the bills in our house.
a)
pay
b)
pays
146.
Carlos is the only one of those students who __________ lived up to the potential described in the yearbook.
a)
Has
b)
Have
147.
The battery on that bunny just ___ it go on and on.
a)
lets
b)
let
148.
What is the verb? Neither my teacher nor my friends (know/knows) how to use Google Docs.
a)
know
b)
knows
149.
What is the verb? Either the dogs or the cat (like/likes) anchovies on pizza.
a)
like
b)
likes
150.
What is the verb? Neither Miley Cyrus nor Lindsay Lohan (is/are) my favorite artist.
a)
is
b)
are
151.
What is the verb? Any of the items on the menu (work/works) for me.
a)
work
b)
works
works
works
152.
Any of the guitars (sound/sounds) pretty when played.
a)
sound
b)
sounds
153.
In a marathon, few of the starters (finishes-finish) the race.
a)
finishes
b)
finish
154.
On our street, on each side (is-are) many tall trees
a)
is
b)
are
155.
The value of cars and motorcycles (has-have) increased.
a)
has
b)
have
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