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Reading EQT Practice 4th Quarter

Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 2hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What's the meaning of the red word as it is used in the sentence?
At the beach, you might sit on the sand, read a book, and watch for the flukes of passing whales. 
a)
tiny grains of stone and shell
b)
what you do to make wood smooth
2.
What's the meaning of the red word as it is used in the sentence?
One year for summer vacation, my family took a long road trip around the United States.
a)
to fall over something
b)
a visit to another place
3.
What's the meaning of the red word as it is used in the sentence?
We visited a national park in Arizona, where we drove along roads that went through towering mountains. 
a)
area of natural land
b)
to bring to a stop and leave temporarily
4.
What's the meaning of the red word as it is used in the sentence?
Jeremiah had two pieces of pizza, and everyone said it wasn't fair.
a)
a gathering of buyers and sellers
b)
just; equal
5.
What's the meaning of the red word as it is used in the sentence?
The bat flew out of the cave when a large noise startled him. 
a)
an object used to hit a baseball
b)
a nocturnal mammal
6.
What's the meaning of the red word as it is used in the sentence?
Sandy Robinson, an astronaut, slipped through the hatch and into the capsule. 
a)
to emerge from an egg 
b)
a door in an aircraft, spacecraft or submarine
7.
What's the meaning of the red word as it is used in the sentence?
I thought that I could not handle the pressure of AZ-Merit, but I stayed calm and did my best. 
a)
the part by which something is held
b)
to manage or control
8.
What's the meaning of the red word as it is used in the sentence?
Dad checked to see if the ice was stable enough for us to skate on. 
a)
not likely to change or fail
b)
a place where horses are kept
9.
What's the meaning of the red word as it is used in the sentence?
I threw away my apple because I saw some mold was growing on it. 
a)
to form or make something out of something else
b)
a furry growth of fungus
10.
Should we take the right or left fork of the road?
a)
something that you eat with
b)
a place where a road branches
c)
a large farm tool
d)
to hand over a possession
11.
Amy used  pencil to write in her log.
a)
a cut length of wood
b)
a written record
c)
to cut down trees
12.
He has so much drive that in an hour he is able to do more work than most people can do in a day.
a)
road or avenue for cars or other vehicles
b)
to operate a vehicle, such as a car
c)
a short trip
d)
energy; force; strength
13.
Amy used  pencil to write in her log.
a)
a cut length of wood
b)
a written record
c)
to cut down trees
14.
Fill in the correct word: 
As I went up, each ______ seemed longer and longer. 
a)
stair
b)
steer
c)
stare
d)
seem
15.
Fill in the correct word: 
He got down on one knee and asked, "Will you _____ me?" 
a)
merry
b)
mary
c)
marry 
16.
Fill in the correct word: 
I want to _____ lemonade with Jesse. 
a)
sell
b)
cell
c)
seel
d)
peel
17.
Fill in the correct word: 
Hey look over _______ ! 
a)
their
b)
there
c)
they're
18.
What does dial mean in this sentence?

If you have any questions, dial the number at the bottom of the screen.
a)
a knob on an electronic device
b)
to enter a telephone number to make a call
19.
What does fast mean in this sentence?
After the big picnic lunch, Bob declared he would fast for a week.
a)
speedy
b)
unchanging, as fast colors
c)
to go without food
20.
The sculptor showed a high degree of skill on Mount Rushmore.

In the sentence above, the word degree means 
a)
award
b)
unit of temperature.
c)
level
d)
understanding.
21.
Alexandra solved the complicated math problem in a novel way.

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence above? 
a)
ancient
b)
fiction
c)
new
d)
book
22.
The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.
a)
loud
b)
tiring
c)
easy
23.
I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.
a)
hungry
b)
thirsty
c)
sleepy
24.
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water.
a)
smell
b)
color
c)
wealth
25.
The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.
a)
empty
b)
hot
c)
crowded
26.
Pete was envious of his brother's new bicycle.
a)
jealous
b)
confident
c)
comfortable
27.
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
a)
ate
b)
burned 
c)
slept 
d)
sunbathed
28.
The most TRAGIC part of the movie was the war, which caused many people to lose their homes.
a)
fantasy, dream
b)
disastrous, awful
c)
extremely happy
29.
Greg begged his parents to PERMIT him to watch more television, but they said he had to finish his homework.
a)
explore
b)
judge
c)
allow
30.
This is an example of a _______________.
a)
table of contents page
b)
index
c)
glossary
d)
title page
31.
The black line is pointing to which text feature?
a)
caption
b)
heading
c)
subheading
d)
diagram
32.
The black line is pointing to which text feature?
a)
caption
b)
heading
c)
subheading
d)
diagram
33.
The dark word "boldface" stands out and is called what text feature?
a)
a keyword
b)
a caption
c)
a subheading
d)
a heading
34.
This is a ________________.
a)
caption
b)
diagram
c)
map
d)
label
35.
What graphic feature is shown in this example?
a)
photograph
b)
table
c)
map
d)
diagram
36.
Why are some words in bold within the text?
a)
They are subheadings.
b)
They are important vocabulary.
c)
They describe the pictures.
37.
If the prefix pre-means before, then what does the word preschool mean?
a)
Before School
b)
After School
c)
Before Third Grade 
38.
If the prefix dis- means not or the opposite of, then what does the word disrespectful mean? 
a)
Respectful
b)
Not Respectful
c)
Kind 
39.
If the prefix dis- means not or the opposite of, then what dos the word dishonest mean?
a)
Funny 
b)
Honest 
c)
Not Truthful
40.
If the prefix im- means not, then what does the word impossible mean? 
a)
Possible 
b)
Possibility 
c)
Not Possible 
41.
If the prefix un- means not, then what does the word unknown mean?
a)
Familiar
b)
Not Known
c)
old 
42.
If the prefix dis-means not or the opposite than what does the word dislike mean?
a)
Friend
b)
Kind 
c)
Dissaprove
43.
If the prefix un - means not, then what does the word unforgettable mean? 
a)
Forgettable
b)
Memorable 
c)
Great 
44.
If the prefix un - means not, then what does the word unforgettable mean? 
a)
Forgettable
b)
Memorable 
c)
Great 
45.
If the prefix re-means again, then what does the word redo mean?
a)
Do Over
b)
Set
c)
Done 
46.
If the prfix un-means not, then what does the word unhappy mean?
a)
Not Fortunate
b)
Cheerful
c)
Excited 
47.
If the prefix, un- means not, then what does the word unprepared mean? 
a)
Planned
b)
Ready
c)
Not Prepared
48.
What is the PREFIX in the word UNCOVER?
a)
un
b)
cov
c)
cover
d)
er
49.
What is the PREFIX in PREVIEW?
a)
view
b)
pre
c)
vi
d)
prev
50.
What is the PREFIX in DISCOURAGED?
a)
courage
b)
ed
c)
discour
d)
dis
51.
What is the PREFIX in RECONNECT?
a)
recon
b)
re
c)
connect
d)
ect
52.
What is the PREFIX in RETEACH?
a)
teach
b)
tea
c)
ch
d)
re
53.
What is the ROOT WORD in RECOUNT?
a)
rec
b)
nt
c)
re
d)
count
54.
What is the ROOT WORD in UNDO?
a)
und
b)
un
c)
do
d)
undo
55.
What is the ROOT WORD in PREHEAT?
a)
heat
b)
eat
c)
pre
d)
at
56.

“A dare is a dare,” Ben heard his friend Tony say behind him as he walked up the creaking steps.


The October wind started blowing harder the closer Ben got to the front door. Old, grey wood covered in spider webs surrounded him.


There’s no way out this now, he thought. Why did I make up that story in the first place?


Tony stood at the bottom of the steps, waiting to see if Ben really would go inside. He did not believe Ben had ever actually been inside the old house. He just wanted to see if Ben would go in.


“Come on, man,” Tony called to Ben. “I don’t have all day!”


Ben closed his eyes, grabbed the cold, metal handle, and pushed open the door.


Why does Ben think he has to go into the old house?

a)

Because he wants to see if Tony will believe his story

b)

Because Tony will not go in unless Ben does

c)

Because Tony will understand if Ben is too scared

d)

Because he told Tony he had been inside before

57.

“A dare is a dare,” Ben heard his friend Tony say behind him as he walked up the creaking steps.


The October wind started blowing harder the closer Ben got to the front door. Old, grey wood covered in spider webs surrounded him.


There’s no way out this now, he thought. Why did I make up that story in the first place?


Tony stood at the bottom of the steps, waiting to see if Ben really would go inside. He did not believe Ben had ever actually been inside the old house. He just wanted to see if Ben would go in.


“Come on, man,” Tony called to Ben. “I don’t have all day!”


Ben closed his eyes, grabbed the cold, metal handle, and pushed open the door.


Tony dares Ben to go into the old house because he

a)

does not want to wait for Ben to go in on his own.

b)

wants to see if Ben will find anything inside the house

c)

thinks Ben made up the story about going in before.

d)

does not want to go in the house by himself

58.

There were good reasons for why Quincy Jackson did not like Captain Crane. Crane was the meanest captain in the navy. He made the sailors on his ship work harder than any other captain did and yelled at them all the time. Anyone who complained was punished.

“Sometimes I wish we could get rid of him,” Quincy’s friend Jake said.

“I know how you feel,” Quincy replied.

One evening, as Jake and Quincy washed the ship’s deck, they heard a cry. Running to the side of the ship, they saw Captain Crane holding on to a rope, hanging over the water.

“I slipped and fell!” he cried. “Please pull me up!”

Jake and Quincy looked at each other for a moment. Then Jake turned and walked away. Quincy did what any hero would do. He got on his knees and pulled the rope up, saving Captain Crane.


Quincy and Jake have different points of view about whether or not

a)

they should rescue Captain Crane.

b)

Captain Crane is careless when he slips.

c)

Captain Crane is a good captain.

d)

they enjoy being sailors in the navy.

59.

There were good reasons for why Quincy Jackson did not like Captain Crane. Crane was the meanest captain in the navy. He made the sailors on his ship work harder than any other captain did and yelled at them all the time. Anyone who complained was punished.


“Sometimes I wish we could get rid of him,” Quincy’s friend Jake said.


“I know how you feel,” Quincy replied.


One evening, as Jake and Quincy washed the ship’s deck, they heard a cry. Running to the side of the ship, they saw Captain Crane holding on to a rope, hanging over the water.


“I slipped and fell!” he cried. “Please pull me up!”


Jake and Quincy looked at each other for a moment. Then Jake turned and walked away. Quincy did what any hero would do. He got on his knees and pulled the rope up, saving Captain Crane.


The narrator’s point of view is that

a)

the sailors should not have had to work

b)

Quincy does the right thing by saving Captain Crane.

c)

Captain Crane is a good sailor and is loved

d)

Jake does not know Captain Crane is in danger.

60.

There were good reasons for why Quincy Jackson did not like Captain Crane. Crane was the meanest captain in the navy. He made the sailors on his ship work harder than any other captain did and yelled at them all the time. Anyone who complained was punished.


“Sometimes I wish we could get rid of him,” Quincy’s friend Jake said.


“I know how you feel,” Quincy replied.


One evening, as Jake and Quincy washed the ship’s deck, they heard a cry. Running to the side of the ship, they saw Captain Crane holding on to a rope, hanging over the water.


“I slipped and fell!” he cried. “Please pull me up!”


Jake and Quincy looked at each other for a moment. Then Jake turned and walked away. Quincy did what any hero would do. He got on his knees and pulled the rope up, saving Captain Crane.


The reader can tell that the narrator

a)

does not understand why Jake walks away from Captain Crane

b)

thinks Quincy and Jake are being unfair to Captain Crane.

c)

understands why Quincy and Jake do not like Captain Crane.

d)

believes Quincy and Jake should not have helped Captain Crane.

61.

“What are you doing?” Mrs. Brown asked as her husband pulled to the side of the road behind the stopped car.

“This man looks like he needs help changing his flat tire.”

“No!” she complained, “we can’t be late for the dinner honoring the general.”

“I’m sure he’ll understand,” he said, getting out of the car. Mrs. Brown frowned as her husband helped the stranger change his tire. When they were finished, the man shook hands with her husband.

“We’re going to look like fools,” Mrs. Brown complained as they sped off.

“I’m so sorry we’re late,” she told the woman who opened the door.

“That’s quite all right,” she answered, “the general isn’t even here yet. Oh,” she looked past them, “here he is.”

They turned to see the stranger with the flat tire coming up the walk. He smiled warmly at Mr. Brown. “Nice to see you again!”


The general most likely thinks that stopping to help him was

a)

a kind thing to do.

b)

Mrs. Brown’s idea.

c)

a way to show respect.

d)

probably not wise.

62.

“What are you doing?” Mrs. Brown asked as her husband pulled to the side of the road behind the stopped car.


“This man looks like he needs help changing his flat tire.”


“No!” she complained, “we can’t be late for the dinner honoring the general.”


“I’m sure he’ll understand,” he said, getting out of the car. Mrs. Brown frowned as her husband helped the stranger change his tire. When they were finished, the man shook hands with her husband.


“We’re going to look like fools,” Mrs. Brown complained as they sped off.


“I’m so sorry we’re late,” she told the woman who opened the door.


“That’s quite all right,” she answered, “the general isn’t even here yet. Oh,” she looked past them, “here he is.”


They turned to see the stranger with the flat tire coming up the walk. He smiled warmly at Mr. Brown. “Nice to see you again!”


Mrs. Brown’s point of view is different from her husband’s about

a)

the best way to change a tire.

b)

how important it is to be on time.

c)

what a special man the general is.

d)

what time the dinner will begin.

63.

“What are you doing?” Mrs. Brown asked as her husband pulled to the side of the road behind the stopped car.


“This man looks like he needs help changing his flat tire.”


“No!” she complained, “we can’t be late for the dinner honoring the general.”


“I’m sure he’ll understand,” he said, getting out of the car. Mrs. Brown frowned as her husband helped the stranger change his tire. When they were finished, the man shook hands with her husband.


“We’re going to look like fools,” Mrs. Brown complained as they sped off.


“I’m so sorry we’re late,” she told the woman who opened the door.


“That’s quite all right,” she answered, “the general isn’t even here yet. Oh,” she looked past them, “here he is.”


They turned to see the stranger with the flat tire coming up the walk. He smiled warmly at Mr. Brown. “Nice to see you again!”


What does Mrs. Brown think will happen if they are late to dinner?

a)

They will not be invited to other dinners.

b)

The general will refuse to see them.

c)

They will not be allowed to meet the general.

d)

People will think badly of them.

64.

Aurora finished her dance and ran off the stage. She heard the crowd clapping, but all she could think about was her mistake. Her mother was waiting offstage. She hugged Aurora and noticed the tears in Aurora’s eyes.

“Your dance was beautiful, honey. Listen to everyone clapping!”

“They clap for everyone,” Aurora said sadly. She wanted so badly to finish in the top five dancers and go to the next round. She knew that would not happen because of her mistake.

Her friend Cicely came over to her. “You were really good!” she told Aurora. “I hope I get to go to the next round with you.”

At the end, the judges brought all the dancers on stage. “Here are the five dancers with the highest scores,” the main judge announced. She called out the first three names, then Aurora’s name, and then Cicely’s.


How do Aurora’s mother and Cicely feel about Aurora’s dance?

a)

Cicely thinks it was the best dance, but Aurora’s mother is worried

b)

Both Aurora’s mother and Cicely think it was very good.

c)

Aurora’s mother thinks it was good, but Cicely is not sure.

d)

They think that her mistake will keep her from the next round.

65.

Aurora finished her dance and ran off the stage. She heard the crowd clapping, but all she could think about was her mistake. Her mother was waiting offstage. She hugged Aurora and noticed the tears in Aurora’s eyes.


“Your dance was beautiful, honey. Listen to everyone clapping!”


“They clap for everyone,” Aurora said sadly. She wanted so badly to finish in the top five dancers and go to the next round. She knew that would not happen because of her mistake.


Her friend Cicely came over to her. “You were really good!” she told Aurora. “I hope I get to go to the next round with you.”


At the end, the judges brought all the dancers on stage. “Here are the five dancers with the highest scores,” the main judge announced. She called out the first three names, then Aurora’s name, and then Cicely’s.


Aurora believes everyone claps for her because

a)

they are just being polite.

b)

they think she danced well.

c)

they only see one mistake.

d)

they want her to win the round.

66.

Aurora finished her dance and ran off the stage. She heard the crowd clapping, but all she could think about was her mistake. Her mother was waiting offstage. She hugged Aurora and noticed the tears in Aurora’s eyes.


“Your dance was beautiful, honey. Listen to everyone clapping!”


“They clap for everyone,” Aurora said sadly. She wanted so badly to finish in the top five dancers and go to the next round. She knew that would not happen because of her mistake.


Her friend Cicely came over to her. “You were really good!” she told Aurora. “I hope I get to go to the next round with you.”


At the end, the judges brought all the dancers on stage. “Here are the five dancers with the highest scores,” the main judge announced. She called out the first three names, then Aurora’s name, and then Cicely’s.


What is Aurora’s point of view about her mistake?

a)

She thinks it will keep her from going to the next round.

b)

She thinks it shows that she is not a very good dancer.

c)

She thinks it will likely cause Cicely to win this round.

d)

She thinks it shows that she did not practice enough.

67.

My brother Timmy and I were excited about going to Jungle Jerry’s Animal World. Jungle Jerry was a famous animal trainer, and we watched his TV show every Saturday.

“Come on!” Timmy cried to our parents and me. “Let’s go see Monkey Island first!” The monkeys were on a hilly playground surrounded by water. We watched them for several minutes and then went to see the other animals.

Finally, we came to the snakes. Jungle Jerry stood in a large field with a short log fence around it. He walked toward us holding a huge snake.

“Would you like to pet it?” he asked. Timmy pulled back. I ran my hand along its shiny skin. Jungle Jerry asked, “Anyone want to hold it?”

I hopped over the fence.

“David, no!” Timmy yelled.

Jungle Jerry smiled and put the snake around my neck. I felt like a real animal trainer!


How do David and Timmy feel about Jungle Jerry?

a)

They both like his work with animals.

b)

David likes him, but Timmy is afraid of him.

c)

They both think that Jungle Jerry is funny.

d)

Timmy likes him, but David dislikes animals.

68.

My brother Timmy and I were excited about going to Jungle Jerry’s Animal World. Jungle Jerry was a famous animal trainer, and we watched his TV show every Saturday.


“Come on!” Timmy cried to our parents and me. “Let’s go see Monkey Island first!” The monkeys were on a hilly playground surrounded by water. We watched them for several minutes and then went to see the other animals.


Finally, we came to the snakes. Jungle Jerry stood in a large field with a short log fence around it. He walked toward us holding a huge snake.


“Would you like to pet it?” he asked. Timmy pulled back. I ran my hand along its shiny skin. Jungle Jerry asked, “Anyone want to hold it?”


I hopped over the fence.


“David, no!” Timmy yelled.


Jungle Jerry smiled and put the snake around my neck. I felt like a real animal trainer!


What do the brothers think about the huge snake?

a)

David thinks it is ugly, and Timmy thinks it might harm them.

b)

Both Timmy and David are afraid of the huge snake.

c)

David thinks it is interesting, but Timmy thinks it is scary.

d)

Timmy and David think holding the snake would be fun.

69.

My brother Timmy and I were excited about going to Jungle Jerry’s Animal World. Jungle Jerry was a famous animal trainer, and we watched his TV show every Saturday.


“Come on!” Timmy cried to our parents and me. “Let’s go see Monkey Island first!” The monkeys were on a hilly playground surrounded by water. We watched them for several minutes and then went to see the other animals.


Finally, we came to the snakes. Jungle Jerry stood in a large field with a short log fence around it. He walked toward us holding a huge snake.


“Would you like to pet it?” he asked. Timmy pulled back. I ran my hand along its shiny skin. Jungle Jerry asked, “Anyone want to hold it?”


I hopped over the fence.


“David, no!” Timmy yelled.


Jungle Jerry smiled and put the snake around my neck. I felt like a real animal trainer!


Jungle Jerry's point of view is that a person holding a snake would

a)

likely be scared

b)

want to keep it

c)

likely have fun

d)

need to be careful

70.

He couldn’t wait to ask his favorite player, Jeff Long, to sign his baseball. Finally, the players began walking out through the gate and toward their cars.

“Mr. Long!” Alan held out the ball and pen as Long came closer. Without even looking at Alan, the player kept walking.

To him, Alan was just another kid who wanted something. The team’s catcher, Manny Diaz, was behind Long. Seeing the sad look on Alan’s face, he stopped.

“Would you like me to sign your ball?” Diaz asked.

Alan smiled and handed the pen and ball to the catcher.

Diaz handed the signed ball back to Alan and shook his hand. “Thanks for being such a great fan.”

As Diaz walked away, Alan turned to his father. “I have a new favorite player,” he said, grinning.


From Jeff Long’s point of view, young fans are

a)

nice to want him to sign their baseballs.

b)

not old enough to enjoy baseball.

c)

not worth his time, which is important.

d)

hoping for free tickets from the players.

71.
What does it mean to compare things?
a)
look at differences
b)
look at similarities
72.
What does it mean to contrast?
a)
To tell what is alike and what is the same.
b)
To tell what is different.
c)
To tell what is the same.
d)
To tell what is alike and what is different.
73.
Stella was born in Poland. She lived with her family in a small house near the Oder River. Both Stella's parents are teachers. Stella's friend Tim was born in Mexico. He likes to play soccer. Tim lived in a big house by the Rio Grande River. Tim's parents are doctors.
What is different about Stella and Tim?
a)
Their parents have different jobs.
b)
They both live by water.
c)
Stella likes Tim.
d)
Tim likes Stella.
74.
Messi likes to eat ice cream after a soccer game. Aguero likes to drink coffee. Both are really good soccer players but Messi runs faster than Aguero. Aguero is really good at scoring. Messi and Aguero both played on the same team for World Cup.
What is different for Messi and Aguero?
a)
Messi runs faster than Aguero.
b)
Messi and Aguero played for different teams at the World Cup.
c)
Messi is a better at Math than Aguero.
d)
Before soccer games, Aguero and Messi eat different things.
75.
There are some similarities between the T.Rex and the Gigantosaurus. Both were meat-eaters. Both were saurischians, or "lizard-hipped" dinosaurs, as contrasted with "bird-lipped" dinosaurs. Each dinosaur was the dominant predator of its time and place.  What is something they have in common?
a)
They were both bird-lipped dinosaurs.
b)
They were both plant eaters.
c)
both were dominant predators of their time.
d)
They were both small dinosaurs.
76.
Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.  What two things are being compared and contrasted?
a)
chocolate and strawberry ice cream
b)
vanilla and chocolate ice cream
c)
pizza and chips
d)
soda and water
77.
Next time you are thirsty, try drinking a glass of water instead of a soda. Although both will quench your thirst, soda is full of sugar and chemicals. Water, on the other hand, is a much healthier choice. Water helps your digestive system to function properly and keeps you immune system strong so you won't get sick. Which key words tell you this is organized as compare contrast?

a)
water instead of soda
b)
on the other hand, although
c)
and, so
d)
is a much healthier choice
78.

CAUSE:

My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...

a)

I ate a big breakfast.

b)

I was late for work.

79.

EFFECT:I missed the bus. What is the cause?

a)

My alarm clock did not go off this morning, so...

b)

I was waiting at the bus stop, so

80.

CAUSE: It was very cold outside, so... What is the effect?

a)

I wore my flipflops.

b)

I wore a warm coat.

81.

EFFECT: My stomach really hurts... What is the cause?

a)

because I ate too much Halloween candy.

b)

because I cut my hair.

82.

CAUSE:

The baby was crying, because...What is the effect?

a)

she was asleep.

b)

she was hungry.

83.

EFFECT:

I called a friend to come get me because...What is the cause?

a)

I was lazy.

b)

my car would not start.

84.

CAUSE:

It was very hot, so...What is the effect?

a)

I put my coat on.

b)

I went swimming.

85.

What is the effect in this sentence?

Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

a)

peanut allergies

b)

students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods

86.

What is the cause in this sentence?

Since I got straight A's, my parents took me out to dinner.

a)

My parents took me out to dinner

b)

I got straight A's

87.

What is the cause in this sentence?

Because it rained, I got soaked.

a)

it rained

b)

I got soaked