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Reading sol practice 7 and spiraling of previous tests

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to the survey, all 1,470 middle school students use computers at school only.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not given

2.

The author's moral of the story is known as the -

a)

main conflict

b)

purpose

c)

summary

d)

theme

3.
Matt is having a hard time figuring out what to write for the essay his English teacher assigned.  The main conflict can best be described as individual vs. -
a)
self
b)
individual
c)
society
d)
nature
4.

Lucy was so excited when she was invited to the sleepover with the popular girls. She just knew the night would be filled with fun, girl-bonding activities. Unbeknownst to her, the girls had other plans. This is an example of -

a)

initiating event

b)

theme

c)

foreshadowing

d)

irony

5.
The hero swoops in to save the girl tied to the tracks right before the train hits her.  This is an example of what plot element?
a)
main conflict
b)
climax
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
6.

When describing the setting of the story, an author uses vivid descriptions and adjective to help the reader picture the place in his mind. This is called -

a)

imagery

b)

alliteration

c)

flashback

d)

figurative language

7.

Atmosphere of Venus

Data from the Pioneer spacecraft of NASA apparently prove the theory that the high surface temperature of Venus is due to an atmospheric greenhouse effect caused mainly by a blanket of carbon dioxide. Such a greenhouse effect is created when energy in the form of sunlight easily passes through a planet’s atmosphere, warms its surface, and is converted to heat radiation that is then held in by the atmosphere from top to bottom. Venus has a relatively thin atmosphere like the Earth’s, but Venus’ atmosphere consists of more than ninety percent carbon dioxide, compared to less than four percent in that of the Earth. Because of its higher percentage of carbon dioxide, Venus’ atmosphere traps much more heat radiation than does the Earth’s. Thus, the Venus studies are believed to be important to the understanding of possible adverse effects on the Earth’s agriculture that could result from the long-term use of fossil fuels, which add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.


  1. According to the passage, data from the Venus study can be used to____________
a)

measure the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere accurately.

b)

increase the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

c)

test the efficiency of the spacecraft sent to Venus by NASA.

d)

predict future agricultural problems on Earth.

e)

determine the topography and the surface characteristics of the Earth.

8.

Erik and Gloria went to the movies, they sat and watched the movie quietly, they enjoyed the movie, finished, then they went home. Later on they talked about how nice the movie was.

a)

Is the main idea Erik & Gloria.

b)

Is the main idea they talked about how nice the movie was.

c)

Is the main idea that they watched the movie quietly and enjoy.

d)

Is the main idea that they went home.

9.
ann means:
a)
once a year
b)
once a day
c)
once a decade
d)
once a century
10.
uni means:
a)
one
b)
everything
c)
nothing
d)
ten
11.
cent means:
a)
one hundred
b)
one minute
c)
one thousand
d)
one century
12.
This root word means study or "the study of"
a)
-sci-
b)
-ology-
c)
-mem-
d)
-graph-
13.

anti/ant

a)

to look

b)

death

c)

carry

d)

against or opposite

14.

What English word is a cognate of terra?

a)

land

b)

terrace

c)

train

15.

What English word is a cognate of bilinguismo?

a)

bicycle

b)

bilingualism

c)

biliteracy

16.

What is a cognate?

a)

a word that has similar meanings in English and Spanish

b)

a word that is the same in English and Spanish

c)

a word that has different meanings in English and Spanish

d)

i don't know

17.

What is a false cognate?

a)

a word that is the same in English and Spanish

b)

a word

c)

a word that looks the same BUT has a different meaning in English and Spanish

d)

a word that is the opposite in English and Spanish

18.

helps you figure out the pronunciation of a word, key words are defined, generally found in the back of the book.

a)

index

b)

table of contents

c)

glossary

d)

timelines

19.

Visual representation of facts and details

a)

headings/subheadings

b)

title

c)

timeline

d)

tables and graphs

20.

Lists the major parts of the book along with their page numbers, helps readers to locate information in a book or magazine and see how everything is organized, located in the front of the book.

a)

title

b)

glossary

c)

table of contents

d)

captions

21.

This is considered a

a)

caption

b)

glossary

c)

title

d)

timeline

22.
The black line is pointing to which text feature?
a)
caption
b)
heading
c)
subheading
d)
diagram
23.
This is a ________________.
a)
caption
b)
diagram
c)
map
d)
label
24.
What is the purpose of these subheadings?
a)
To help the reader understand the author’s opinion 
b)
To help the reader visualize the information 
c)
To help the reader find the main ideas in each section
d)
To help the reader place events in order 
25.
Found throughout the passage at the bottom of the text -  Help the reader by citing references or giving additional information about a word in the text.
a)
index
b)
footnote
c)
label
d)
glossary
26.

The text feature on the far right of the page is called a

a)

caption

b)

diagram

c)

timeline

d)

sidebar

27.

The Battle of Gettysburg is an example of what text feature?

a)

Highlight

b)

Underline

c)

Bold

d)

Italicized

28.

Some examples of electronic navigators are:

a)

icons and headings

b)

wikipedia and hyperlinks

c)

hyperlink and icons

d)

menus and checks

29.

First, take the highway to Dorman Road. When you reach Dorman Road, take the Ronaldine Exit. Then take an immediate right onto Big Sur. Go down two blocks. Finally, take a right on Coleman Street. My house, #3097, will be on the left.What is this passage's organizational structure?

a)

problem and solution

b)

sequence

c)

compare and contrast

d)

cause and effect

30.

In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve,or solution.

a)

cause & effect

b)

problem & solution

c)

order & sequence

d)

compare & contrast

31.

While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.

a)

description

b)

compare & contrast

c)

sequence

d)

problem & solution

32.
Which of the following statements is a generalization?
a)
Bear cubs leave their mothers around age 2.
b)
Bear cubs learn to protect themselves by play-fighting with one another.
c)
Most people enjoy observing bear cubs.
33.

Information is arranged by time - the order in which events occurred - first to last.

a)

Description

b)

Cause/effect

c)

Problem/Solution

d)

Chronological

34.

The organizational pattern is CAUSE & EFFECT. Which key word doesn't belong?

a)

because

b)

as a result

c)

first

d)

the reasons why

35.

Which genre includes talking animals?

a)

Fantasy

b)

Science Fiction

36.
The story has features not seen in this world, such as magic, time travel, strange settings and fantastic characters
a)
mystery
b)
myth
c)
fantasy
d)
folktale 
37.
True story of a real person’s life from the past or present written by that person.
a)
autobiography
b)
realistic fiction
c)
biography
d)
poetry
38.

This an imagined story that shows how life may have been lived in the past. Often the setting is real, but the characters are made up from the author's imagination.

a)

Realistic Fiction

b)

Historical Fiction

c)

Biography

d)

Fantasy

39.

This is a story written about events that did not actually happen but could have happened. It usually includes ordinary people in everyday life with struggles and triumphs.

a)

Literary Nonfiction

b)

Fantasy

c)

Realistic Fiction

d)

Historical Fiction

40.

Read this sentence from a non-fiction text about Eleanor Roosevelt: “Eleanor had the courage to condemn the unfair treatment of others.” Which option states the most likely genre of the text?

a)

autobiography

b)

biography

c)

comedy

d)

thriller