WorksheetsSpring 2015 Reading SOL Part 1
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 14mins
In paragraph 2, the author's use of the words "distinguish" and "like" indicates that the information is organized by:
determining the causes of an effect
arranging the ideas in order of importance
placing the events in chronological sequence
comparing and contrasting similar subjects
listing facts important to the subject/providing general information about the subject
In this excerpt from paragraph 5, which three words are examples of onomatopoeia?
Vocalizations include a chitter, which sounds much like the chattering of teeth; a bark, which is similar to that of a dog...
Vocalizations
chitter
chattering
teeth
bark
Based on paragraph 8, the reader may best infer that the kinkajou -
is unsuited for domestic life
requires a tropical habitat
requires a special diet
is unable to coexist with other pets
According to the article, which sense best helps the kinkajou locate another kinkajou's territory?
sight
smell
touch
hearing
According to the article, a kinkajou resembles a monkey because of its -
grooming habits
sharp teeth
sleep schedule
communication style
rounded head
After their first meeting, the narrator and the horse learn about each other when they -
eat their meals together
go for short rides together
receive training from an elder
spend time observing one another
Who is the narrator of the story?
A teenage boy
The father of a young boy
A five-year-old boy
The grandfather of a young boy
Complete this analogy:
Skilled is to expert as -
studied is to lesson
informed is to elder
questioned is to rider
rejected is to horse
In paragraph 1, the author suggests that before the Internet, researching a given topic was -
restricted to academics
based on less reliable sources
a time-consuming task
a classroom-based activity
Which meaning best fits the word daunting in paragraph 2?
confusing
fascinating
exhilarating
overwhelming
The implied main idea of paragraph 2 is that reference books -
have become more accessible since they were introduced
are written by historians and ordinary people alike
are written to fulfill various research need
have been developing over time
According to paragraph 2, what major change occurred in the organization of early encyclopedias?
Publishers began to arrange works according to the subject.
Publishers began to receive assistance from editors in different fields.
Authors began to work together rather than individually.
Authors began to condense works to make entries shorter.
Read this sentence from paragraph 6:
Wikipedia is making an effort to improve its accuracy by hiring an army of individuals to hunt down faulty information on its site.
The language in this sentence creates a sense of -
intelligence
determination
obedience
resignation
Read this part of an outline based on the article:
I: The First Encyclopedia
A: read from beginning to end
B: prepared by a single author
C: ________________________
Which of these belongs on the line?
written nearly 2,000 years ago
titled Myrrour of the World
arranged alphabetically by content
presented in a set of three volumes
Companies are adapting to the rapidly changing encyclopedia industry by -
publishing expanded sets of encyclopedias
creating both online and print volumes of encyclopedias
narrowing their focus by creating longer entries
forcing one another to expand into the online market
What has Encyclopedia Britannica done to improve the quality of its entries?
Employed better writers to develop material
Hired authorities to confirm information
Looked to other companies for suggestions
Revised older volumes on a regular basis
The main idea of the article is that people should:
contribute often to online encyclopedias
use print rather than online resources
be aware that traditional encyclopedias lack quality
understand that research tools will continue to change
Which is a negative connotation of the word prescribe?
advise
dictate
specify
endorse
Read this dictionary entry:
cor - rode - v. 1 Destroy or damage metal, stone, or other materials slowly by chemical action. 2 Be destroyed or damaged in this way. 3. Destroy or weaken gradually. [Latin cor-(expressing intensive force) + rodere 'gnaw.']
The word corrode contains a root that means:
destroy
damage
weaken
gnaw
