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Worksheets"A Work in Progress" Selection Test Review
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
what excuse does the author's teacher give for not wanting Aimee back in class after her operation?
not well enough to come to school
caring for Aimee will take too much time
casts and wheelchair will be distraction
students will make fun of her
What problem does the author have with her waterproof legs?
they change color
they come off too easily
float to the surface
too heavy to kick
what makes the author's parents stop asking her to hide her legs?
they hurt their daughter's feelings?
they buy her more realistic prosthetics
they cannot afford buying long dresses to cover her legs
they hear relatives saying how nice her legs look showing in the dress
Why is Aimee shocked by what the man who calls and asks her to give a speech say?
he wants her to present in a wheelchair
he doesn't want her to joke about her legs
he would prefer that she not show any signs of vulnerability
he doesn't think that anyone will like her if she seems confident
what does the author have in common with the six-year-old at the end of the selection? Choose 2 options
they both have legs that are creatively decorated
they both learned to be proud of their differences
they both chose amputation so they could walk better
they both met an adult with a prosthetic who was thriving
they both searched the internet to find images of prosthetic legs.
Cara was proud of her accomplishments, like getting straight A's at school.
What is most likely meaning of accomplishments in the sentence?
abilities
attempts
possessions
achievements
Sheila wanted to be extraordinary, so she practiced her violin every day.
What is the meaning of extraordinary?
being sure in movement
unusually good or impressive
causing interest or enthusiasm
completely committed to something
If singers Karl and Paula celebrate each other's performances, they must have:
asked many questions about the performances
gave advice to improve the other's performances
offered praise for each other's performances
judged the other's performances
You're not supposed to swim in the wooden legs, because, you know, the wood rots out.
So there I was in second grade music class, doing the twist, and mid-twist I hear this [makes loud cracking sound]. And I'm on the floor, and the lower half of my left leg is in splinters across the room. The teacher faints on the piano, and the kids are screaming. And all I'm thinking is, My parents are gonna kill me. I broke my leg!
Why does the author most likely tell this story?
to explain the danger of prosthetic legs
to describe how humiliated she felt when people reacted to her broken leg
show the funny difference between how she and others reacted to her broken prosthetic
to prove her teacher was right about being a distraction
I was able to set three world records with those legs. And they made no attempt at approximating humanness.
What is the main message based on this passage?
lower your expectations so you don't get disappointed
new prosthetics are better than wooden ones
accepting and embracing one's differences can lead to success in life
normal people never get the chance to be extraordinary
A child chooses surgery to walk better after seeing the author's legs.
What is most likely true about Aimee Mullins?
she inspires others with her actions
she refuses to admit that she has any faults
she had to overcome a fear of public speaking
she secretly still wishes she doesn't need prosthetics
Which excerpt shows the best example of hyperbole?
But instead I had these wooden legs with a rubber foot that the toes broke off of, and they were held on with a big bolt that rusted out...
and when I say "white," I'm not talking about skin color; I'm talking about the color white
And these legs were so good at being waterproof that they were buoyant. So when I'd go off the high dive, I'd go down and come straight back up feet first. They were the bane of my existence.
And like all Internet-savvy kindergarteners, she gets on the computer and Googles "new leg," and she comes up with dozens of images of prosthetics, many of them mine.
And all I could think of to do was pop off these legs and put one under each armpit, with the peach feet sticking up, and just bob, thinking, Someone's gotta find me.
What about this passage creates humor?
referring to the audience directly throughout the article
describing something that is out of place for a situation
choosing commonly used words that people understand
using formal language that produces an unexpected effect
What is the meaning of the latin prefix -extra?
underneath
a large part of
beyond the scope of
larger in quantity than
knowing the prefix -extra, what is the correct definition of extraterrestrial?
a large section of Earth
under the surface of Earth
a raised and flat area of Earth
beyond what is found on Earth
Which of the following is a feature of informal grammar?
proper capitalization
colloquial contracctons
correctly spelled words
standard English punctuation
Bill's teacher is gonna give him a good grade for his hard work.
Which group of words shows informal grammar?
Bill's teacher
is gonna give
him a good grade
for his hard work
Which sentence contains an informal transition?
This afternoon, Ben played hockey at school.
And his supportive parents cheered loudly.
So there I was, watching the game.
I wanna see them score a goal.
Which of the following sentences contains an introductory conjunction?
So I watched the volleyball players as they warmed up.
You know, the coach gives them useful suggestions.
My little brother kinda understands the game's rules.
Sarah practiced her serve on her own before the game.
