Free Printable EOG Review

1.

Aaron and Angel are friends. They look alike. They talk alike. Sometimes the dress alike. People think Aaron is Angel. People think Angel is Aaron. The boys think it is funny.

a)

Aaron and Angel are alike in many ways.

b)

Aaron is older than Angel.

c)

Angel is bigger than Aaron.

2.

Mrs. Gonzales likes to paint. She likes the pretty colors. She draws a picture first. Then she uses her paints. She gives her pictures to her son.

a)

Mrs. Gonzales does not paint well.

b)

Painting is fun.

c)

Mrs. Gonzales paints pictures.

3.

An important farm crop in the United States is cotton. Cotton is used for making clothing. Cotton is still a popular choice for clothes because it is easy to clean and last a long time.

a)

Cotton is the most important U.S. crop.

b)

Cotton is not used today.

c)

Cotton is important for making clothes.

4.

Winnie the Pooh loves to eat honey. He likes it because it is sweet. Pooh looks for honey in the woods. He climbs trees to get it. He will eat the honey he finds.

a)

Pooh likes honey.

b)

Pooh likes to eat candy.

c)

Pooh likes to catch bees.

5.

Yaretzi to jump rope at recess with her friends. She can jump fast. She can do some tricks. Yaretzi likes to jump a lot. She is the best jumpers at Lugo Elementary.

a)

Yaretyzi does not like to jump.

b)

Yaretzi is a good jumper.

c)

Everyone likes to jump rope.

6.

Jose likes to eat apples. Apples are a fruit. There are many kinds of apples. Jose likes green apples the best. He also likes apple pie.

a)

Jose has an apple tree.

b)

Jose likes apples very much.

c)

Jose cannot eat apples.

7.

There are 10 students in Ms. Smith class. They are good students. They do study and learn everyday. They improve their social skills. Sometimes they make a lot of noise.

a)

Students do homework.

b)

All children go to school.

c)

Ten students are in Ms. Smith class.

8.

I take care of my brother a lot. He is four years old. He likes to watch T.V. He likes to color. He likes to hear stories. He is usually a good boy.

a)

To tell about family.

b)

To tell about the brother.

c)

To show why boys are good.

9.

Darlene had a picture of her class. Everyone was in the picture. The teacher looked happy. It was a nice picture to have.

a)

Darlene is not in the picture.

b)

Darlene likes to take pictures.

c)

Darlene has a nice picture.

10.

Growing vegetables can be fun. Ethan grew cabbage and tomatoes in his garden. Ethan took good care of the plants in his garden. The best part was eating them.

a)

Vegatables are hard to grow.

b)

You must eat vegetables.

c)

Ethan grew two kinds of vegetables.

11.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

b)

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

c)

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

d)

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

12.

Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?

a)

King Midas loved gold.

b)

King Midas sold lots of gold.

c)

King Midas had a heart of gold.

d)

King Midas hated gold.

13.

Some people say that the White House has ghosts. The most famous ghost is Abraham Lincoln. He is often seen standing in his room looking out the window. Even Eleanor Roosevelt said that she saw him. There is a legend that old Abe walks back and forth all night before something terrible is about to happen. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

what Lincoln's ghost is like

b)

when Eleanor Roosevelt's ghost walked

c)

hwo many ghosts the White House has

d)

how ghosts show when something will happen

14.

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.
What is the main idea?

a)

Jenny got sick.

b)

Jenny wants to be a nurse.

c)

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

d)

Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

15.

Many people have not heard giraffes make noises. Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other. When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow. When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the main idea?

a)

Giraffes do make noises

b)

Giraffes talk all the time.

c)

Cows and giraffes talk to each other.

d)

Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.

16.

Dolphins are very smart animals. They even have their own language. They talk to each other with clicks, whistles, and grunts. Scientists have been studying this dolphin language. They hope that in the future, people and dolphins will be able to talk to each other.This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

how dolphins talk to people

b)

how smart dolphins are

c)

how dolpins are different from fish

d)

which scientists are studying languages

17.

Most of the world's volcanoes are part of the "The Ring of Fire." This is a ring of volcanoes that form a circle around the Pacific Ocean. Thousands of volcanoes make up "The Ring of Fire." These volcanoes formed the sea floor and many underwater mountains.

a)

There are thousands of volcanoes in the world.

b)

Most volcanoes are part of the "Ring of Fire."

c)

Some underwater mountains are volcanoes.

18.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

d)

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

19.

Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have 9,000 taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.
What does the author want you to learn from the passage?

a)

Why we can taste only certain things.

b)

That we taste through our noses

c)

Where taste buds are found

d)

We have taste buds on our tongues

20.

The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up.
What is the main idea?

a)

It is expensive to clean up the damage

b)

Sometimes we can't see the changes.

c)

The Earth's surface is always changing.

21.

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.

22.

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

23.

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

24.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

You might think that all automobile fuels are the same, but they aren't. Automobiles can run on one of three types of fuel: gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel. All these fuels are burned inside of the engine, which creates the heat and energy that is used to power the car. But there are important differences between these fuels. Gasoline and diesel are more common than biodiesel. But each burns differently. Diesel fuel is heavier and less flammable than gasoline, so it has to be compressed before it will burn. Gasoline may be lighter than diesel, but both fuels are made from crude oil. On the other hand, biodiesel fuel is made from vegetables. Both biodiesel and diesel fuels must be burned in diesel engines, which only use diesel fuel. If gasoline is pumped into a diesel engine, it will have to be pumped out. These fuels may look pretty similar at the gas station, but remember that there are important differences between them or it may cost you.

a)

Which fuel is best to use for your car

b)

Gasoline, diesel, and biodiesels area all fuels, but they have important differences in how they are made and used.

c)

The benefits of biodiesel

d)

How fuels change the way we drive

25.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

Yellowstone National Park is mainly located in Wyoming, although three percent is located in the state of Montana. The Continental Divide of North America runs diagonally through the southwestern part of the park. The park sits on the Yellowstone Plateau, which is an average elevation of 8,000 feet above sea level. This plateau is bounded on nearly all sides by mountain ranges. There are 290 waterfalls that are at least fifteen feet in the park, the highest being the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, which falls 308 feet.

a)

Why to visit Wyoming

b)

Yellowstone Park's beautiful water falls

c)

The continental Divide of North America

d)

Physical features of the Yellowstone Park

26.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

It is estimated that over twenty million pounds of candy corn are sold in the US each year. Brach's, the top manufacturer, sells enough candy corn to circle the earth 4.25 times if each piece were laid end to end. That's a lot of candy corn, but that's nothing compared to the production of Tootsie Rolls. Over 64 million Tootsie Rolls are produced every day! But even Tootsie Rolls have got nothing on the candy industry's staple product: chocolate. Confectioners manufacture over twenty billion pounds of chocolate in the United States each year. Now that's a mouthful!

a)

How much of popular candies are sold each year.

b)

The overpowering candy industry

c)

Tootsie Rolls are delicious

d)

Candy corn, the world's most abundant candy piece.

27.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

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’s uncirculated, it’d easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that’s a pretty penny.

a)

The 1943 copper penny

b)

The material of the penny is all that is important.

c)

Rare and valuable pennies

d)

Make sure to collect your pennies for further auctions.

28.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

Sir Isaac Newton was contemplating the universe in his garden one day in 1665 when he noticed an apple fall from a tree. Newton wondered to himself, “Why should the apple always fall to the ground? Why does it not go sideways or upwards but directly toward the Earth’s center?” After much contemplation Newton concluded that objects are pulled to the Earth through a force that he called gravity, which means heaviness in Latin. On July 5th, 1687 Newton formally expressed his law of universal gravitation in series of books called The Principia.

a)

The life of Issac Newton

b)

Issac Newton studies the Earth's forces

c)

A falling apple inspired Newton to think about gravity

d)

What do you get when you contemplate the universe.

29.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

When one hears the term "reality" applied to a show, one might expect that the events portrayed occurred naturally or, at the least, were not scripted. This is not always the case. Many reality shows occur in unreal environments, like rented mansions occupied by film crews. Such living environments do not reflect what most people understand to be "reality." Worse, there have been accusations that events not captured on film were later restaged by producers. Worse still, some involved in the production of "reality" television claim that the participants were urged to act out story lines premeditated by producers. With such accusations floating around, it's no wonder many people take reality TV to be about as real as the sitcom.

a)

The everyday work on a set of a reality TV show.

b)

How important is to watch reality TV shows

c)

The similarities of reality TV with sitcoms.

d)

Reality TV is not as real as they show you to be.

30.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

Nikola Tesla was an inventor and physicist who is best remembered for his contributions to the AC power system and radio, but he may have also built a death ray. At a 1937 luncheon in his honor, Tesla claimed to have created a weapon that could shoot a concentrated beam of energy capable of bringing down fleets of airplanes. He further claimed to have built, demonstrated, and used this weapon. When Tesla entered negotiations with the U.S., the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union to sell his device, Tesla claimed that one of these parties had sent people to break into his room and steal his invention, but that this theft was impossible since the blueprint for the weapon was entirely in his mind. Unfortunately, Tesla died with the blueprint in his mind before anyone could get one. On second thought, maybe that’s not such a bad thing

a)

Tesla may have built a death ray but he died before it could be completed

b)

Nikola Tesla's inventions were ahead of his time

c)

The inventor of the AC power

d)

The power of the "death ray"

31.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

a)

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

b)

It is also fun to look for shells.

c)

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

d)

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

32.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?

a)

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

b)

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

c)

They learn how to work together as teammates.

d)

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

33.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.
What is the main idea?

a)

John wants to climb a ladder.

b)

John and Matt want to be firemen

c)

Matt wants to hold a fire hose.

d)

They want to ride on the big fire truck.

34.

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.
What is the main idea?

a)

Jenny got sick.

b)

Jenny wants to be a nurse.

c)

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

d)

Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

35.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?

a)

Mrs. Jones bakes pies.

b)

Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.

c)

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

d)

They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

36.

Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?

a)

The kitten sleeps a lot.

b)

Mary plays with her kitten

c)

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

d)

Mary want a new pet.

37.

The frog sat on the side of the pond. He was very still. His green color made him hard to see. A bug flew near him. His tongue zipped out, and he gobbled it up. Then the frog was still again. He waited for the next bug.
What is the main idea?

a)

Frogs are green .

b)

Frogs eat bugs.

c)

Frogs do not move.

d)

Frogs live in ponds.

38.

It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backward. Some of them wore their T-shirts backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson. Dessert was served first instead of last. They tried to walk home backward, but they bumped into each other and fell down.
What is the main idea?

a)

Dessert is supposed to come last.

b)

The students had a backward day.

c)

It is hard to do things backward.

d)

Students failed their tests.

39.

Jon held the ball in his hands. He bounced it slowly on the ground. Once. Twice. He crouched low and then jumped. The ball flew into the air. Up, up, up, it went. Then down, down, into the basket. “Yes!” he yelled. “Nothing but net!”
What is the main idea?

a)

How to throw a basketball.

b)

Jon could jump.

c)

Jon liked basketball.

d)

Jon makes a basket.

40.

Many people have not heard giraffes make noises. Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other. When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow. When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the main idea?

a)

Giraffes do make noises

b)

Giraffes talk all the time.

c)

Cows and giraffes talk to each other.

d)

Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.

41.

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?

a)

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

b)

Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

c)

Mark is the best skater at the park.

d)

Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

42.

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?

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.

43.

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

a)

Tom finds enough food for his family.

b)

Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.

c)

Tom didn't catch anything.

d)

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

44.

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

a)

Weekends are times to travel.

b)

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

c)

The author's grandparents live far away.

d)

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

45.

Jaki is a wonderful piano player. But Emily is more VERSATILE; she sings, acts, paints and writes poetry, and also plays the piano. What does the word VERSATILE mean?

a)

many abilities

b)

boring

c)

not skilled

d)

exciting

46.

Animals live in DIVERSE and varied communities. What is the meaning of the word DIVERSE?

a)

very different

b)

the same

c)

weird

d)

muggy

47.

Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was SHROUDED by smoke and dust.” What does the word SHROUDED mean?

a)

Covered

b)

ruined

c)

bounced

d)

invisible

48.

We thought that Mrs. Kerner would be very DISTRAUGHT when told that Antonio broke Ms.Pate's pointer; however, she took the news very calmly. What does the word DISTRAUGHT mean?
.

a)

anxious

b)

upset

c)

happy

d)

fearful

49.

Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an intruder gets in the house.
An intruder is someone who intrudes. To INTRUDE is to

a)

paint or repair old building.

b)

wear your shoes on the wrong feet

c)

go where you are not wanted or don't belong

d)

make a lot of noise to disrupt the quiet in an area

50.

Cherrymars's mother was IRATE because she talked back to her and had a bad attitude all day long.
Based on the sentence above, IRATE probably means what?

a)

angry

b)

passive

c)

jolly

d)

pleased

51.

Hunter's plan for his group project looks good. It's time to IMPLEMENT it and see if works.
Based on the sentence above, what does IMPLEMENT mean?

a)

carry out

b)

change

c)

ignore

d)

illustrate

52.

The rest of the class was excited for school to be out except for Teddy and Bobby who were MOURNFUL at the thought of leaving Ms.Pate. What is the meaning of the word MOURNFUL?

a)

happy

b)

depressed

c)

silly

d)

anxious

53.

Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.
What does the word DEPENDABLE mean?

a)

sassy and sarcastic

b)

rude and mean

c)

sad and distant

d)

trustworthy and reliable

54.

Ms. Hallett did not have lunch or breakfast, so she was FAMISHED by dinnertime.
Based on the sentence above, what does FAMISHED mean?

a)

tired

b)

full

c)

dizzy

d)

hungry

55.

What does the word AVID mean in the sentence below?
Lola is an avid reader who loves books.

a)

eager

b)

distracted

c)

lazy

d)

disinterested

56.

What does the word PREPARED mean in the sentence below? Chandler prepared brownies for Ms.Pate's class.

a)

ruined

b)

licked

c)

made

d)

blew his nose

57.

The movie star’s large and beautiful home was palatial.

a)

ugly

b)

tiny

c)

for dogs

d)

like a palace

58.

At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.

a)

bread

b)

silverware

c)

drinks

d)

milk

59.

Slavery was abolished in the U.S. after the Civil War.

a)

outlawed

b)

exchanged

c)

running

d)

common

60.

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street

a)

crosswalks

b)

walkers

c)

stoplights

d)

parrots

61.

When I fell off the trampoline, I fractured my arm and wore a cast

a)

rested

b)

broke

c)

avoided

d)

looked at

62.

The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parents’ Night

a)

lose

b)

eat

c)

trade

d)

show

63.

The frigid water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter.

a)

cold

b)

clean

c)

green

d)

warm

64.

Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.

a)

popular

b)

out-dated

c)

careful

d)

round

65.

His mother gets anxious if he stays outside after dark.

a)

nervous

b)

silly

c)

happy

d)

sleepy

66.

After the rainstorm, the rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colors.

a)

dark

b)

funny

c)

bright

d)

normal

67.

The long hike up to the mountains was grueling.

a)

loud

b)

tiring

c)

easy

68.

Again they searched meticulously, but no keys. Where could they be? They've looked EVERYWHERE! If you did something meticulously, you would be-

a)

feeling silly.

b)

working very carefully.

c)

trying to finish quickly.

d)

trying to find something.

69.

Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard. A person who is haphazard is-

a)

lost

b)

lovable

c)

worried

d)

disorganized

70.

Tonya was relaxing with a magazine when her father walked in, looking perturbed and sounding annoyed, too. What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed?

a)

can you help me

b)

her father walked in

c)

sounding annoyed, too

d)

relaxing with a magazine

71.

Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!" The word that best defines adamant is-

a)

happy

b)

unsure

c)

nervous

d)

stubborn

72.

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling for days.

a)

Nervous

b)

Discouraged

c)

Excited

d)

Relieved

73.

The continents are slowly drifting apart. Since they are not stationary, North and South America will one day separate entirely.
What does stationary mean?

a)

Paper to write letters with

b)

Staying in one place

c)

Land

d)

Melting quickly

74.

The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

a)

easily noticed

b)

beautiful

c)

sleeping

75.

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.

a)

skilled

b)

beginner

c)

professional

76.

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

a)

hungry

b)

thirsty

c)

sleepy

77.

Which is the correct meaning of the word spell in the sentence?
The man told us he needed to sit for a spell.

a)

A short, indefinite period of time.

b)

A word or formula believed to be magic.

c)

To form words by means of letters.

78.

Which is the correct meaning of the word bark in the sentence?
Please do not pull the bark off of the tree.

a)

A dog's voice

b)

The covering of a tree

79.

Sarah has written over seventy books, thirty poems, and a countless number of

a)

not enough

b)

very many

c)

hardly any

d)

a small number

80.

Bob faced a lot of instability in his life. He never knew when he would have money for groceries, if his bills would be paid, or where he would sleep.

a)

never stable

b)

often stable

c)

deeply stable

d)

slowly stable

81.

The lost campers SWELTERED in the heat of the desert sun.

a)

ate

b)

burned

c)

slept

d)

sunbathed

82.

The new factory will produce computers.
What does produce mean?

a)

to make

b)

to invent

c)

to buy

d)

to break

83.

We got a glimpse of the boat as it zipped across the lake.
What does glimpse mean?

a)

stay away

b)

soak with water

c)

quick look

d)

come near

84.

The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.

a)

empty

b)

hot

c)

crowded

85.

The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses.

a)

easily noticed

b)

beautiful

c)

sleeping

86.

Mara was feeling apprehensive about the
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?

a)

worried

b)

angry

c)

excited

d)

in pain

87.

David knew that the
advanced studies program
was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge.

a)

boring

b)

difficult

c)

surprising

d)

shocking

88.

The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to
wade across. However, the
recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross.

a)

dangerous

b)

wet

c)

muddy

d)

foggy

89.

Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over

a)

inspiring

b)

disgusting

c)

boring

d)

dangerous

90.

Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything.

a)

crazy

b)

happy

c)

irritable

d)

angry

91.

We are depleting the Earth's reserves of oil. Someday there will not be any left.

a)

using up

b)

adding to

c)

creating

d)

saving up

92.

Based on context clues in the passage below, truncated means ______________.

I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.

a)

Finished

b)

Cut short

c)

Boring

d)

Too long

93.

The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean?

a)

Quiet

b)

Secretive

c)

talkative

d)

Exhausted

94.

Again they searched meticulously, but no keys. If you did something meticulously, you would be-

a)

feeling silly.

b)

working very carefully.

c)

trying to finish quickly.

d)

trying to find something.

95.

Tonya was relaxing with a magazine when her father walked in, looking perturbed and sounding annoyed, too. What words give you clues to the meaning of perturbed?

a)

can you help me

b)

her father walked in

c)

sounding annoyed, too

d)

relaxing with a magazine

96.

Crash, bang, buzz, swish, and splash are all examples of what type of figurative language?

a)

Alliteration

b)

Onomatopoeia

c)

Oxymoron

d)

Assonance

97.

"The ship sailed swiftly towards the shore" is an example of which type of figurative language?

a)

Theme

b)

Metaphor

c)

Style

d)

Alliteration

98.

"Her eyes were like a deep ocean filled with endless mystery." This is an example of ____________________.

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

d)

Structure

99.

"The man was a constant and steady rock." This is an example of _____________________________.

a)

Simile

b)

Personification

c)

Metaphor

d)

Style

100.

"The eerie silence was shattered by her scream." This is an example of ___________________________.

a)

Theme

b)

Plot

c)

Rhyme

d)

Imagery

101.

The poem "There was a child went forth" by Walt Whitman is about how everything we experience in life changes or shapes us. This idea is the poem's ___________________.

a)

Style

b)

Rhythm

c)

Theme

d)

Plot

102.

"Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow." This is an example of _____________________.

a)

Style

b)

Plot

c)

Repetition

d)

Rhyme

103.

"The sunlight kissed her head as the gentle breeze whispered in her ear." This is an example of ___________________________.

a)

Rhythm

b)

Structure

c)

Style

d)

Personification

104.

Delighted, peaceful, frustrated, and angry are all examples of words that could describe the author's __________, or attitude.

a)

Tone

b)

Style

c)

Metaphor

d)

Mood

105.

A word’s denotation is its dictionary definition. But a word can also evoke certain thoughts and feelings. The thoughts and feelings associated with a certain word are called the connotation of the word. Words with the same denotation can have different connotations. Connotations can be positive, negative or neutral.
Which of the following has a positive connotation?

a)

A strong reek

b)

A strong aroma

106.

Which of the following has a negative connotation?

a)

A pushy leader

b)

A charismatic leader

107.

Which of the following has a negative connotation?

a)

A bold plan

b)

A reckless plan

108.

Which of the following has a negative connotation?

a)

Energetic dogs

b)

Rambunctious dogs

109.

Which of the following has a positive connotation?

a)

Spoke with arrogance

b)

Spoke with confidence

110.

Which of the following has a positive connotation?

a)

An aggressive stance

b)

A hostile stance

111.

Which of the following has a positive connotation?

a)

Easygoing attitude

b)

Lazy attitude

112.

Which word has the more negative connotation?

a)

Egghead

b)

Smart

113.

Which word has the more positive connotation?

a)

laid-back

b)

lazy

114.

Which word has the more negative connotation?

a)

Woman

b)

Babe

115.

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
Why is Max upset?

a)

It is raining and he cannot go outside

b)

He is hungry

c)

He is scared of thunderstorms

d)

He is bored

116.

Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well.
What can you infer about Jacko's mood?

a)

He's excited

b)

He's grumpy

c)

He's scared

d)

He's happy

117.

What is an inference?

a)

A guess

b)

Evidence that is directly stated in the text

c)

A conclusion based off of facts and reasoning

118.

What evidence supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?

a)

Jessica is always talking about Jennifer behind her back.

b)

Jessica and Jennifer always talk about Michelle when she isn't around.

c)

Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.

d)

Jennifer and Michelle make sure to copy off Jessica's homework.

119.

The Recreation Center is only open through Sundays-Thursdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Jackson wanted to play basketball there.

Based on the passage, at which time would Jackson be allowed to play basketball?

a)

At 4:30 p.m. on Saturday

b)

At 2:30 p.m. on Friday

c)

At 9:30 p.m. on Thursday

d)

At 9:00 a.m. on Monday

120.

What is textual evidence?

a)

My opinion after reading the text.

b)

Proof from the text.

c)

A made-up quote I add to my answer.

121.

To quote text evidence that supports your inference

a)

Draw conclusions

b)

Cite

c)

Synthesize

122.

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 Cat

c)

Her Cellphone

d)

Her Smoothie

123.

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

a)

Sheepdogs are not very smart.

b)

Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

c)

There are many breeds of dogs.

d)

Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

124.

Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well.
Which of the following would be considered explicit textual evidence?

a)

Michael was trying to sleep

b)

Toby is Michael's brother

c)

Michael and Toby were cold

d)

"the sky looked gray and dirty"

125.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen.
She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.

Which textual evidence best describes Emily's thoughts and feelings?

a)

"... till she could walk home from school in peace..."

b)

"... sea eagle that called Emily..."

c)

"... its broad wings dusty..."

d)

"... the bird seemed to urge her to come down."

126.

It was the sea eagle that called Emily down to the beach. It hovered above the waves, it's broad wings dusty where the land had left its mark, its small eyes that could follow the horizon bright and keen.
She hadn't meant to come down onto the beach. She'd meant to sit at the top of the ramp till the other kids had left the street, till she could walk home from school in peace without strangers staring at her, but somehow the bird seemed to urge her to come down.
What time of day do you think it is and why?

a)

morning because birds are out at that time

b)

evening because there was no one on the street

c)

afternoon because she is coming home from school

d)

lunch time because she wanted to feed the birds

127.

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
Which line in the text tells you that Max is upset becuase it is raining?

a)

He says, "I don't wanna sandwich?"

b)

Dropping his kite from his hand, Max broke out into a full sob

c)

Thunder struck and rain poured

d)

Mom sighed

128.

Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?

a)

She began to unpack the picnic basket

b)

Max stares blankly out the window

c)

Mom offers Max a sandwich

d)

His mother conforted him

129.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

130.

Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of the article.

Currently, human regeneration may sound like something out of a science-fiction movie.

Which statement best captures the effect of the figurative language in it?

a)

The author uses the comparison to describe how amazing such a medical discovery would be.

b)

The author uses the comparison to alert readers that this discovery could only happen in movies.

c)

The author uses the comparison to show how likely it is that such a discovery could occur.

d)

The author uses the comparison to communicate his positive feelings about the latest scientific discovery.

131.

Read this sentence from paragraph 3.

People had been relocating to the West long before the Dust Bowl winds raged like wild beasts.

What does the author's word choice suggest about the Dust Bowl winds?

a)

The winds were uncontrollable.

b)

The winds were extremely loud.

c)

The winds were an exciting presence.

d)

The winds were a new phenomenon.

132.

It is considered by many to be one of the most important and eximious in the world—in fact, it is one of the three most famous motor races in the world.
The author's description of the Monaco Grand Prix as "eximious" means that it is...

a)

excellent

b)

boring

c)

unknown

d)

external

133.

An ancient myth states that Hercules, the powerful Greek demigod, once journeyed through the Monaco area to fight and defeat several weaker gods with his prowess and valor.

Based on its context, the word "prowess" from paragraph 1 best fits which of the following definitions?

a)

peaceful behavior

b)

advanced education

c)

immortality

d)

superior skill

134.

A temple named "Hercules Monoikos" was soon built to belaud the demigod's feat. Today, the country derives its toponym from the ancient term "Hercules Monoikos."
The word toponym means...

a)

fame

b)

name

c)

geography

d)

religion

135.

The Monaco Grand Prix, which is analogous to the renowned Indianapolis 500 motor race in the United States, is a Formula One race that has been held annually since 1929.

The author states that the Monaco Grand Prix is "analogous" to the Indianapolis 500 which means

a)

expensive

b)

obsolete

c)

similar

d)

famous

136.

Although these monarchs wielded absolute and plenary power for centuries, the country became a constitutional monarchy in 1911.

Which of the following words could best replace "plenary" without changing the meaning of the sentence?

a)

vicious

b)

complete

c)

brief

d)

uncertain

137.

What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

a)

Denotation is the author’s attitude; connotation is the emotions connected to a word

b)

Denotation is the definition of a word; connotation is the emotions connected to a word

c)

Connotation is the definition of a word; denotation is the emotions connected to a word

d)

Denotation is the definition of a word; connotation is the impact on the tone of the text

138.

Which of the following series of words go from a positive connotation to a negative connotation?

a)

Lady, Chick, Female

b)

Chick, Female, Lady

c)

Female, Lady, Chick

d)

Lady, Female, Chick

139.

Which of the following series of words go from a positive connotation to a negative connotation?

a)

Exotic, Foreign, Strange

b)

Strange, Exotic, Foreign

c)

Foreign, Strange, Exotic

d)

Exotic, Strange, Foreign

140.

Which of the following series of words go from a positive connotation to a negative connotation?

a)

Sound, Tune, Noise

b)

Tune, Sound, Noise

c)

Noise, Tune, Sound

d)

Tune, Noise, Sound

141.

Which of the following series of words go from a positive connotation to a negative connotation?

a)

Feast, Slop, Dinner

b)

Feast, Dinner, Slop

c)

Dinner, Slop, Feast

d)

Slop, Feast, Dinner

142.

However, there were always a few impudent classmates who had utter disregard for the rules.

Which of the following would be the best antonym for impudent in the passage?

a)

academic

b)

obedient

c)

delirious

d)

angry

143.

A particularly boisterous student was very hard to deal with. He would be rough and disorderly right after I had asked the class to maintain peace in the teacher's absence. While I agreed with his view that some of the obsolete rules of our historic school did not apply to the students today, I thought he needed to be more cooperative.

Which of these phrases from the passage gives a clue about the meaning of boisterous?

a)

be more cooperative

b)

jeopardize my friendship

c)

comprehend my problem

d)

rough and disorderly

144.

Being a class monitor had put me in quite a quandary. While I had to report the students' unruly behavior to the authority, I did not want to jeopardize my friendship with my classmates. Luckily, most of my friends seemed to comprehend my problem quite well.
Which of these phrases from the passage gives a clue about the meaning of quandary?

a)

be more cooperative

b)

report the students' unruly behavio

c)

comprehend my problem

d)

rough and disorderly

145.

A claim is ______________________________.

a)

a kind of shellfish often used in chowder.

b)

a fact.

c)

a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem

d)

a bad thing to make about something.

146.

Evidence is ___________________

a)

A statement or conclusion that answers a question

b)

Scientific data that supports the claim

c)

A justification that connects the claim to the evidence

d)

Not vital when using an argument

147.

What does the word evaluate mean?

a)

to judge the value or condition of someone or something

b)

a statement saying that something is true

c)

to clearly show

d)

relating to a subject in an appropriate way

148.

What is theme?

a)

Central message of the text

b)

The time and place of the story

c)

The feeling created in the reader

d)

The sequence of major events

149.

TRUE OR FALSE: When answering a theme question such as "Which quote best supports the theme of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?," you should NOT look at the answer choices until you have determined the theme.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

150.

A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?

a)

Be honest.

b)

Don't be greedy.

c)

Always share your things with others.

d)

Be respectful to others.

151.

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

a)

Skim through the story

b)

Just read the beginning of the story

c)

Think about what the character has learned

d)

Read the ending of the story

152.

During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?

a)

You should cheat to win.

b)

Always work hard.

c)

It pays to be honest.

d)

Teamwork is best.

153.

She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. "Thank you," he said.

a)

Sometimes crying is good for you

b)

it's important to be honest

c)

Driving a car is a big responsibility

d)

expereincing loss/grief is difficult

154.

My best friend was having a party Friday night, but I also had a baseball game. This was going to be a tough decision. If I do not go to the game, I will let my team down.

a)

It's important to be loyal

b)

Your friends are the most important things in life

c)

Being good at sports is the best way to get friends

d)

it's important to never give up

155.

The phone rang. She dropped the phone and tears began to drop onto her check. Her lip quivered as she pictured the scene that was described to her. "NO!" she wailed.

a)

honesty is the best policy

b)

it takes courage to live life

c)

experiencing loss/grief is difficult

d)

you should never answer a mysterious phone call

156.

Ben knew his friend was about to receive a check for not being prepared for class. This would have been the third day in a row he would have to stand out from recess. Ben gave the pencil to Tim. Later, Ben received a check and had to stand out from recess.

a)

it's hard to stand up for your friends

b)

it takes courage to help your friends

c)

don't judge a book by its cover

d)

sometimes sacrifice is necessary to help others

157.

Kim had gone through her closet with her mom over the weekend. She remembered a new girl at school who always seemed to wear the same pants over and over. Kim wondered what she could do with the clothes. She handed the new girl a bag as she passed her in the hallway.

a)

sacrifice is difficult sometimes

b)

it's better to give than to receive

c)

friendship is the most important thing in life

d)

it's important to be honest

158.

There was a ragged old woman following behind me as I walked down each aisle. She had a strange look on her face, as her missing teeth distorted her smile. I rushed to try to avoid her, as I was a little nervous about what she might do. Come to find out, I dropped some money and she was trying to return it to me.

a)

Old people are always mean

b)

don't judge a book by its cover

c)

you should be aware of others

d)

it takes courage to stand up to bullies

159.

The three-year-old peered down from the diving board and looked back at his mother behind him. His knees began to buckle as he took another step forward. "Splash!"

a)

it takes courage to accomplish your goals

b)

you should never give up

c)

it takes loyalty to reach your dreams

d)

people make sacrifices for others

160.

The girls were coloring when Mike wanted to join along. One girl moved the crayons closer to them. The other girl proceeded to take the other crayon boxes. Mike had no crayons to use. One girl remarked, "These crayons are ours. Find your own."

a)

Being greedy is never nice

b)

you should keep your own things to yourself

c)

friends should color together

d)

it's ok to be mean to others when you're coloring

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