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WorksheetsScantron practice with7,8,9,and 10th passages
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 38mins
(from passage 1) Which of the following best describes Autumn when she meets her grandmother?
awkward
embarrassed
frightened
saddened
(from passage 1)Why did Delores write the letter to Autumn?
to begin the communication between herself and her granddaughter
to find out why Autumn had never come to visit her
to inquire when Autumn would have her first musical recital
to tell Autumn about Leif, her father whom she had never met
(from passage 1) What is the best title for this passage?
How to Play the Piano
A Missing Father
Autumn Sings the Blues
Autumn and Delores' Musical Link
(from passage 1) The new relationship between Delores and Autumn will most likely?
become unpleasant because there will be very little trust
become irregular since the two live so far apart from one another
become beneficial for Autumn because she can take advantage of Delores
become an especially close and bonding situation
(passage 2) From which of the following points of view is this passage written?
first person
second person
third person limited
third person omniscient
(passage 2) Read the following sentence from the story.
Tension from all the planning was tickled away by the festive music.
This is an example of which type of figurative language?
alliteration
symbolism
onomatopoeia
personification
(passage 3) What type of conflict is presented as the main character tries to decide on a retirement gift?
character vs. nature
character vs. character
character vs. technology
character vs. self
(passage 2) How long had Dad served in the military?
more than fifty years
over thirty years
less than ten years
over forty-five years
(passage 3) Where would you most likely find a story of this type?
in a collection of science fiction stories
in a magazine about athletes
in a medical journal about asthma
in an encyclopedia under "asthma"
(passage 3) If a person experiencing an asthmatic attack is not treated, _______________
he or she will need to breathe through a pinched straw
he or she could sing to expand the lungs' airways
he or she will need to do some strenuous exercises
he or she could suffocate due to lack of sufficient oxygen
(passage 3) Which of the following sentences helps transition the fifth paragraph to the sixth paragraph?
Other options are liquids and injections.
Although there is no cure for asthma, the illness can be controlled.
Tools like peak flow meters help determine a child's breathing ease.
If the lungs' airways are agitated, preventive medicines may be given.
(passage 3) Why do asthmatic patients have breathing difficulties?
because they often take medication through breathing inhalers
because the airways in their lungs are often blocked or tightened
because of their vulnerability to coughing spells and wheezing
because the illness causes them to experience a lot of stress
(passage 4) When will off-campus lunch privileges be cancelled if the decision is not reversed?
Friday
September 30, 2001
September 24, 2001
October 1, 2001
(passage 4) Why did the author write the letter?
to share interesting facts with the principal
to illustrate the efficiency of the school cafeteria
to persuade the principal to change his decision
to commend Taco Mart and Zippy Burger for their support
(passage 4) For whom would the problem be a reduction in sales?
the principal of Kalmia High School
the managers of Taco Mart and Zippy Burger
the students of Kalmia High School
the president of the ASB
(passage 4) Why, according to the writer, should Kalmia High School be concerned about the welfare of Taco Mart and Zippy Burger?
Both restaurants employ Kalmia students.
Both restaurants support the school cafeteria
Both restaurants support extracurricular activities
Both restaurants are new to the neighborhood
Choose the word that is the synonym for the underlined word.
The raccoons ransacked the trash cans looking for food.
emptied
cleaned
destroyed
deserted
Choose the word that is the synonym for the underlined word.
Every year we watch the annual migration of the gray whale.
trek
lifestyle
celebration
story
Choose the word that is the best synonym for the underlined word.
The young child succumbed to the peer pressure.
resisted
yielded
applied
provoked
Choose the best meaning for the underlined prefix.
It is illegal to drive without a license.
opposite of
beyond
outside
not
Choose the best meaning for the underlined prefix.
Berry was unaccustomed to sleeping in the new house.
after
not
again
too much
Choose the best meaning for the underlined prefix.
A prerequisite for the job is that you must be sixteen or older.
oustide
beyond
after
before
Choose the best meaning for the underlined prefix.
converge
against
together
repeat
beyond
Choose the antonym for the underlined word.
As I talked to my grandfather about my soccer game, the conversation became prolonged.
extended
perpetuated
abbreviated
dull
Choose the antonym for the underlined word.
The literal meaning of the poem was hard to determine.
actual
figurative
exact
unclear
Choose the antonym for the underlined word.
His clandestine approach to the problem caused rumors.
secretive
straightfoward
cryptic
simple
Choose the antonym for the underlined word.
The thief replaced the painting with a facsimile.
duplicate
original
nothing
riddle
Choose the best meaning for the underlined suffix.
Georgina spent her childhood in Virginia.
without
full of
one who
the state of being
Choose the best meaning for the underlined suffix.
They watched the snake slowly wiggle across the ground.
the state of being
without
full of
one who
Choose the best meaning for the underlined suffix.
Megan's shyness stopped her from going to the party by herself.
in the direction of
state of being
without
one who
Choose the best meaning for the underlined suffix.
deliberate
full of
to make a verb
to act on
capable of
Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the underlined word.
Taylor dislikes the mundane aspects of her job. She prefers exciting assignments.
ordinary
fun
strange
easy
Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the underlined word.
After seeing the ominous black clouds, we decided to take the quick way home.
huge
threatening
fluffy
slow-moving
Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the underlined word.
Elisa disliked the drudgery of doing the dishes after dinner every night.
honor
difficult assignment
punishment
dull task
Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the underlined word.
The vanquished army ran for their lives.
evil
defeated
determined
angry
Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The mean bullies ________ the poor little girl on her way home from school.
excited
taunted
helped
assisted
Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
If we deplete the ___________, prices will rise.
surplus
people
errors
reasons
Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
______________ of the movie star, the girl longed to be worshiped as well.
Tolerant
Envious
Afraid
Fond
Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Before yesterday's eruption, the volcano had remained _______________ for millions of years.
active
aggresssive
quiescent
fiery
(passage 5) Which of the following genres best describes this passage?
fiction
nonfiction
fairy tale
drama
(passage 5) What do you think Juan will do the next time he has a test?
Ask a different friend if he can copy from his paper.
Ask Carlos to study with him before the test.
Ask the teacher if he can work with a partner.
Tell Carlos that he can copy from Juan's paper.
(passage 5) Which of the following is a setting for the story?
Juan's house
the hallway
math class
Mr. Mac's classroom
(passage 5) From which of the following points of view is this passage written?
first person
third person
second person omniscient
second person limited
(passage 6) A pen, passport, camera, and stationery are all _______________
items Araceli takes to Rio de Janeiro
items on Araceli's checklist
items for writing a letter home
items Araceli gives her grandmother
(passage 6) Why does Araceli's grandmother have a costume for Araceli in the bedroom?
She wants to make sure that Araceli experiences the Carnaval firsthand.
She wants Araceli to see the costume so that she will know how to make one later.
She wants Araceli to dance on a float in the Carnaval.
She wants to make sure that Araceli will never want to leave Rio.
(passage 6) During what time of year does the annual Carnaval occur?
before autumn
during the winter
after the summer
during the spring
(passage 6) Which of the following themes is not found in the passage?
love of family
need for exploration
pain of separation
good-versus-evil
(passage 7) What is the author describing when he writes, "whose frown / And wrinkled lip and sneer of cold command / Tell that its sculptor well those passions read"?
the sculptor
the sculptor of Ozymandias' face
the traveller from an antique land
the author
(passage 7) What is the meaning of the word "visage" as used in the lines below?
"Half sunk, a shatter'd visage lies, whose frown..."
bone
smile
statue
face
(passage 7) What is the rhyme scheme of the first three lines of this poem?
A-B-A
A-B-B
A-B-C
A-A-B
(passage 7) Which of the following character traits does Ozymandias most likely possess?
arrogance
intelligence
kindness
cowardice
(passage 8) Julian's friend Ramon could best be described as___________________.
pessimistic
amused
indifferent
supportive
(passage 8) This story was most likely written for_____________________.
professionals
parents
students
coaches
(passage 8) What is Julian's mood at the beginning of the story?
happy
relaxed
anxious
disappointed
(passage 8) What does the author mean by writing that the time constraints "hit him like a bomb"?
Julian felt as if he finally discovered the solution to his problems.
Julian felt as if he couldn't possibly handle all the work he had to do.
Julian felt as if Ramon had just betrayed him as a friend.
Julian felt as if it didn't matter that he had a lot of work to do because he knew he could do it all.
(passage 9) Which of the following is true about the story?
Vincent and his sled dogs were once caught in a storm for twelve hours.
Vincent likes to sleep for a few hours at the checkpoints.
Vincent once barely missed falling into a frozen lake.
Vincent's dogs once went off course when he dozed on the sled
(passage 9) How does Vincent feel about the dogs?
like a teacher
like a parent
like their master
like their friend
(passage 9) How long can it take the slowest mushers to finish this race?
ten days
twelve days
fifteen days
twenty-four days
(passage 9) If the author thought dogsledding was easy, how might the story have changed?
Vincent sled dog's would have acquired more than cuts and brusies on their paws.
Vincent and his dogs would have encountered harsher weather conditions.
Vincent would not have had to push himself and his dogs to the absolute limit.
Vincent would not have cared for his team of dogs as if they were family .
Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the underlined word.
After a cursory glance at my paper, the teacher handed it back to me and requested that I type it instead of handwriting it.
anxious
angry
reserved
quick
Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the underlined word.
Jorge tends to embellish his stories to the point that they are unbelievable.
tell
describe
relate
exaggerate
Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the underlined word.
Her strident voice added to the noise in the cafeteria.
chatty
quiet
harsh
smooth
Use the sentence to help you determine the best meaning for the underlined word.
The lurid rumor distorted the truth about what really happened between the friends.
shocking
tasteful
untrue
interesting
Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
I wanted to __________ my parents so I promised that I would consider attending their alma mater, hoping they'd end their lecture.
confuse
infuirate
consult
appease
Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Because my attendance at the ballet rehearsals was __________, my performance in the recital was embarrassing.
oustanding
dedicated
sporadic
consistent
Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Because I've always been ___________to flowers, I couldn't wait to visit the botanical gardens.
repulsed
partial
allergic
indifferent
Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Some professions, such as circus clowns, cruise directors, and comedians, require very ___________personalities.
controlled
gregarious
introverted
calm
Choose the word that best completes both sentences.
De Milo's sculpture of Venus is an ancient and beautiful ______________.
In order to budget our trip, we had to ____________ out the amount of money each of us would bring.
statue
figure
divide
plan
Choose the word that best completes both sentences.
I will __________ you if I tell you the whole story.
It was as if he could __________ a hole through me with his eyes.
drill
put
entertain
bore
Choose the word that best completes both sentences.
Evelyn bought a ____________ in that big company; she made a lot of money.
To be fair, my brother and I __________ the car.
share
trade
foreman
judge
Choose the word that has the same meaning as both of the following phrases.
to advance someone to a higher position
to encourage
promote
raise
compliment
succeed
Choose the antonym for the underlined word.
My mother is so versatile that she wasn't upset when our vacation plans suddenly changed.
limited
positive
resourceful
adaptable
Choose the antonym for the underlined word.
There appears to be a scarcity of references in our school library regarding the War of 1812.
absence
increase
excess
rarity
Choose the antonym for the underlined word.
The melancholy movie put everyone in a somber mood.
cheerful
bad
sullen
serious
Choose the antonym for the underlined word.
The pompous student didn't volunteer to help those students who were struggling with the test.
pretentious
stuffy
modest
intelligent
