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EOG Prep 5

Total questions: 114

Worksheet time: 2hrs 29mins

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1.

Identify the meaning of the underlined word.


After three warnings for laughing, playing, and causing a disturbance, the kids were asked to leave the library due to their raucous behavior.

a)

intimidating

b)

wild

c)

funny

d)

insulting

2.

Identify the tone.


Hope is a Thing with Feathers

That perches in the soul

And sings the tunes without the words

And never stops at all


-­‐ Emily Dickinson

a)

objective

b)

optimistic

c)

sentimental

d)

apathetic

3.

Identify the tone.


The grocery store had a roach crawling across the same counter as the meat, therefore I walked out.

a)

objective

b)

outspoken

c)

disgusted

d)

intense

4.

Identify the meaning of the underlined word.


The famous poem “Casey at Bat” is about a pompous baseball player who thinks he is such a great player that he becomes overconfident and ends up missing the winning run.

a)

injured

b)

arrogant

c)

experienced

d)

athletic

5.

Identify the meaning of the underlined word.


Cassandra’s trepidation to go into the ocean again was caused by a jelly fish sting she suffered last summer at the beach. She was afraid she’d be stung again if she went into the water.

a)

reason

b)

frustration

c)

excitement

d)

fear

6.

Identify the theme of the poem.


If I can stop one Heart from breaking,

I shall not live in vain

If I can ease one Life the Aching,

Or cool one Pain,


Or help one fainting Robin

Unto his Nest again,

I shall not live in vain.


Emily Dickinson

a)

Meaning comes from helping others

b)

Meaning comes when we are able to make choices.

c)

Meaning comes from suffering and pain.

d)

Meaning can be found in heartbreak.

7.

What does the underlined word mean?


Norway fell quickly to Nazi Germany’s superior military during World War II. Many individuals surreptitiously worked

to fight back against the Nazis while managing to go unnoticed.

a)

proudly

b)

secretly

c)

bravely

d)

fearlessly

8.

What does the underlined word mean?


Once in Sweden, it took Baalsrud nearly two months to recover from his formidable experience. Exposure to the elements and frostbite had caused permanent damage and he had to learn how to walk again.

a)

easy

b)

exciting

c)

difficult

d)

exhausting

9.

Identify the text structure.


Do you have a dog or cat residing at your

home? If the answer is yes, be sure to keep

onions out of your pet’s reach. Onions contain an

ingredient called thiosulfate. While this ingredient

is perfectly safe for humans, it is toxic to cats

and dogs. Thiosulfate weakens a cat or dog’s red

blood cells. If your pet consumes enough onions,

the red blood cells can even burst! As you can

see, the accidental ingestion of onions by your

dog or cat can result in worrisome consequences.

a)

problem / solution

b)

sequence

c)

cause and effect

d)

description

10.

Identify the text structure.


Yellow onions and white onions are very similar. In

fact, beginning cooks often use these onions

interchangeably. When a cook reads a recipe that calls

for an onion that will need to be cooked, they are likely

to reach for a yellow onion or a white onion.

The most obvious difference between yellow onions

and white onions is their color. However, there are also

more subtle differences. A yellow onion usually has a

tough outer skin. In contrast, a white onion tends to

have a thinner, more tender skin. Whereas white onions

retain their sharp flavor throughout cooking, yellow

onions become sweeter the longer they cook.

a)

cause and effect

b)

compare and contrast

c)

descriptive

d)

problem / solution

11.

You probably know that guide dogs are used to lead blind people. Did you know that a few blind people have guide horses? These are miniature horses trained much as guide dogs are. The small horses respond to more than 24 commands. They can see well in the dark. They are also trained to tap with a hoof on the door if they need to go out. One man has even taken his guide horse on an airplane.


What is the main idea of this passage?

a)

How guide dogs are trained

b)

A guide horse on an airplane

c)

The use of small horses as guides

d)

Why blind people like animals

12.

Dictionary writers are always busy. That's because the English language keeps changing. People stop using some words, and new words keep popping up. Where do new words come from? Many recent words are from technology. For example, "snailmail" came into use after people started using the much faster e-mail. Other new words come from books, television, movies and fads. Do you know what a "wannabe" is? If not, you can look it up in a recently published dictionary.


What is the main idea of this passage?

a)

Dictionaries show changes in English.

b)

How television affects English

c)

Why dictionary writers are so tired

d)

How to find new words in a dictionary

13.

Once, shoes were made entirely by hand. The hardest step was connecting the upper part of a shoe to the innersole. A worker had to stretch the leather over a wooden form called a "last". Jan Matzeliger changed all that in the 1880s. He invented a "lasting" machine to do this difficult work. Matzeliger's machine meant that many more shoes could be made in a day and for less money. The price of shoes came down, and more people could afford them.


What is the main idea of this passage?

a)

Once shoes were made by hand.

b)

Jan Matzelliger was an inventor.

c)

Matzeliger changed how shoes are made.

d)

More people could now afford shoes.

14.

Flush toilets were first used in India and Pakistan over 2,700 years ago. There were also toilets in ancient Egypt and China. In the Roman Empire, toilets were part of some public bath houses for men and women. Then, in 1775, Alexander Cummings invented part of the flush toilet called the S-trap. This part used standing water to seal the outlet of the bowl. This kept the smell from the sewer from escaping. The S-trap is still used today.


What is the main idea of this story?

a)

Ancient Egypt and China had flush toilets.

b)

The Roman Empire had public bath houses.

c)

Alexander Cummings invented the flush toilet.

d)

Flush toilets have been around for a long time.

15.

What is the best summary of the paragraph below:


Reading is a necessary part of the educational system for many reasons. First, when you are able to read effectively, you can acquire knowledge without the assistance of your teacher. Second, reading helps you better understand your own opinions on controversial topics, which helps you in debate class. Third, it helps you understand the plots of books and novels which you will read in college. In short, reading helps you in school in more ways than you can imagine.

a)

Students who read are more successful than students who do not.

b)

Reading helps students in school in many ways.

c)

Reading helps students in school in many ways including their ability to understand vocabulary.

d)

Reading helps students in school by allowing them to learn independently and by helping them form opinions or understand novels.

16.

Which of the following statements most accurately conveys the main idea of the passage?


English is the most common language spoken throughout most of Canada, but in Quebec, the most populated province or state, French is more popular. Because of this, Canadians recognize French and English as official languages that are used in business and government. Many people are bilingual and easily go from French to English and vice versa when speaking with tourists. The farther west you go, the more English you'll hear, but it is common to meet people throughout the country who are familiar with both languages.

a)

French is a popular language in Canada, but other languages are spoken in the country as well.

b)

English is a popular language in Canada, but French is actually more commonly spoken.

c)

Although English is spoken in Canada, French is a popular language as well.

d)

Although English is spoken in Canada, the most popular language is actually French.

17.

The author organizes the below paragraph by --


There are many advantages to purchasing fresh fruit and vegetables as an alternative to popular snack items. While potato chips and donuts are tasty, these foods led to overall poor nutrition and can cause bad health. Besides, pound for pound, fresh food often turns out to be cheaper than packaged food. Many people forget that when they buy something that is packaged or frozen, they must also pay for the packaging. Commercials on television successfully convince consumers that the decisions to buy packaged food is logical, but facts about nutrition and value prove otherwise.

a)

comparing and contrasting fruits and vegetables.

b)

explaining how vegetables are different from fruits

c)

demonstrating how eating fruits and vegetables causes positive health benefits.

d)

comparing the benefits of healthy foods with the ill effects of unhealthy foods

18.

The author supports his position that fresh food is better than snack foods by --


There are many advantages to purchasing fresh fruit and vegetables as an alternative to popular snack items. While potato chips and donuts are tasty, these foods led to overall poor nutrition and can cause bad health. Besides, pound for pound, fresh food often turns out to be cheaper than packaged food. Many people forget that when they buy something that is packaged or frozen, they must also pay for the packaging. Commercials on television successfully convince consumers that the decisions to buy packaged food is logical, but facts about nutrition and value prove otherwise.

a)

presenting the reader with facts about food pricing and nutritional value

b)

mentioning facts to the reader about television commercials for healthy foods

c)

explaining to the reader how food manufacturers package frozen foods making them more expensive

d)

detailing how health foods provide nutrition that adults need to stay healthy

19.

Why does the author include the blue portion in the passage?


Today, cell phones can do a lot more than just make and receive calls. A lot of cell phones come with cameras and some cell phones even have video cameras to record live-action events. One can also use a cell phone to check your email, set reminders for important events, or play games. Many cell phones even have calculators. With all of these new features, it is hard to imagine what cell phones of the future will be able to do.

a)

To convey the importance of technology to the reader.

b)

To demonstrate the various features modern cell phones possess

c)

To explain why cell phones are important.

d)

To support the idea that cell phones have more benefits than simply receiving calls.

20.

A Series of Unfortunate Events Excerpt

By Lemony Snicket


If you are interested in stories with happy endings,you would be better off reading some other book.In this book, not only is there no happy ending,there is no happy beginning and very few happy things in the middle. This is because not very many happy things happened in the lives of the three Baudelaire youngsters. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire were intelligent children, and they were charming, and resourceful, and had pleasant facial features, but they were extremely unlucky, and most everything that happened to them was rife with misfortune, misery, and despair.I'm sorry to tell you this, but that is how the story goes.


What is the main idea?

a)

A description about the story to come.

b)

A declaration about the Baudelaire family.

c)

A warning about the story and it's sad content.

d)

A beginning for the end of the story.

21.

A Series of Unfortunate Events Excerpt

By Lemony Snicket


If you are interested in stories with happy endings,you would be better off reading some other book.In this book, not only is there no happy ending,there is no happy beginning and very few happy things in the middle. This is because not very many happy things happened in the lives of the three Baudelaire youngsters. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire were intelligent children, and they were charming, and resourceful, and had pleasant facial features, but they were extremely unlucky, and most everything that happened to them was rife with misfortune, misery, and despair.I'm sorry to tell you this, but that is how the story goes.


The narrator believes the reader…

a)

will find the story unhappy.

b)

does not like sad stories.

c)

likes stories with happy endings.

d)

can't enjoy the story.

22.

There are several ways to determine if a snake is poisonous or not. First, poisonous snakes usually have triangular shaped heads while non-poisonous snakes have rounded heads. Second, poisonous snakes have pupils that look like slits. Non-poisonous snakes have pupils that are rounder. Finally, the snouts of poisonous snakes are sometimes upturned, while non-poisonous snakes have rounded snouts.


The author supports his or her argument by --

a)

Explaining several methods for identifying poisonous snakes

b)

Demonstrating how someone would identify a poisonous snake.

c)

Identifying various poisonous snakes by their specific markings.

d)

Listing the physical differences between poisonous and non-poisonous snakes.

23.

Elephants use their trunks for many things. Elephants use their trunks to smell. In fact, elephants can smell better than bloodhounds. Baby elephants sometimes suck their trunks to soothe themselves the way human babies suck their thumbs. Elephants do not drink with their trunks. They use their trunks to suck up water and then pour it in their mouths. Elephants also greet each other with their trunks the way humans do by shaking hands.


Which sentence from the paragraph supports the idea that elephants are similar to humans.

a)

Elephants also greet each other with their trunks the way humans do by shaking hands.

b)

Elephants use their trunks for many things.

c)

They use their trunks to suck up water and then pour it in their mouths.

d)

In fact, elephants can smell better than bloodhounds.

24.

Did you know that the Statue of Liberty was once brown instead of green? The Statue of Liberty is made of copper, a shiny brown metal. Over time, the Statue of Liberty changed to a pale green color because of a chemical reaction called oxidation. As the statue was exposed to air and water, oxidation occurred. The statue became covered in a thin, green layer. This green layer actually protects the statue from further damage by weather.


Why did the author include the sentence in green?

a)

To support the idea that the Statue of Liberty changed color because of a chemical reaction.

b)

To support the idea that the Statue of Liberty is viewed as an important monument.

c)

To support the idea that the statue of liberty is very old.

d)

To support the idea that the Statue of Liberty is made of copper.

25.

Amelia Earhart is famous for being the first woman to fly an airplane across the Atlantic Ocean. She was born in 1897 and saw her first airplane at the Iowa state fair at age 10. Although she studied to be a nurse and then a social worker, she was always interested in flight.

She started taking flying lessons in 1921 and then bought her first plane. Since the aircraft was bright yellow, she called it Canary. In 1928, Earhart flew from Canada to Wales, crossing the Atlantic Ocean in only 21 hours. When she returned to the United States, a parade was held in her honor. She crossed the Atlantic again in 1932, this time by herself. After this accomplishment, the U.S. Congress gave her a special medial called the Distinguished Flying Cross. Earhart continued to set new records, and in 1937 she decided to fly around the world. Her plan was lost over the Pacific Ocean, and Earhart was never heard from again.


What is the main idea?

a)

Amelia Earhart flew around the world.

b)

Amelia Earhart was a brave woman who flew airplanes.

c)

Amelia Earhart had a yellow plane called Canary.

d)

Amelia Earhart flew from Canada to Wales.

26.
To analyze
a)
to conclude
b)
to study, look at closely
c)
to sum up
d)
to describe
27.
A selection
a)
a reading passage, or part
b)
a message
c)
a relationship between two words
d)
a conversation
28.
An opinion
a)
Someone's facts on a topic,
b)
Something someone can prove about a topic.
c)
A false idea on a topic.
d)
Someone's thoughts on a topic.
29.
To infer
a)
To make up
b)
To think about and conclude
c)
To remember
d)
To sum up
30.
A claim
a)
A descriptive word
b)
A summary
c)
A message
d)
A belief or argument 
31.
Theme
a)
The main idea of a text.
b)
The overall summary of the text.
c)
The setting of a story.
d)
The message or moral of the story.
32.
Figurative language
a)
non fiction text structures
b)
summarizing 
c)
descriptive words often used in poetry
d)
a moral or lesson
33.
Subheading
a)
A title.
b)
A caption.
c)
A non fiction text structure.
d)
Tells reader more information, usually found at the bottom of a passage. 
34.
Dialogue
a)
the narrator telling the story
b)
an author's skill 
c)
character conversations, found in " "
d)
character's thoughts not included in " "
35.
Cause
a)
What happens as a result of a cause
b)
The reason for doing something
c)
What makes something happen
d)
Someone's feelings on a topic
36.
Antonym
a)
Similar to another word
b)
A relationship between two words
c)
To study the parts of something
d)
Opposite of another word
37.
Justify
a)
To tell the lesson or moral
b)
To prove that something is correct
c)
To tell important parts of the story
d)
An opi
38.

What the text is mostly about is the...

a)

irony

b)

setting

c)

theme

d)

central idea

39.

Giving hints about what might happen later in the story is called...

a)

imagery

b)

foreshadowing

c)

mood

d)

genre

40.

The message or lesson the writer is trying to get across to the reader is called the...

a)

summary

b)

central idea

c)

theme

d)

plot

41.

An object or idea that represents something larger or more important than itself is...

a)

a symbol

b)

a conflict

c)

a flashback

d)

a genre

42.

Using the five senses to paint a picture in the reader's mind is called...

a)

the protagonist

b)

the tone

c)

a stanza

d)

using imagery

43.

The general feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader is the...

a)

tone

b)

mood

c)

dialogue

d)

author's purpose

44.

The speaker's or narrator's attitude towards the subject is the...

a)

tone

b)

irony

c)

mood

d)

setting

45.

A situation that ends up in a different way than what you would normally expect is...

a)

plot

b)

figurative language

c)

dialogue

d)

irony

46.

A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as" is called a...

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

idiom

47.

When you figure out what a word means by using the words around it, you are using...

a)

theme

b)

context clues

c)

tone

d)

dialogue

48.

Interruptions to the story that writers use to insert past events are called...

a)

flashbacks

b)

foreshadowing

c)

summaries

d)

dialogue

49.

When something that is not human is given human characteristics, it is...

a)

a hyperbole

b)

a simile

c)

being personified

d)

a metaphor

50.

Exaggerating for effect is called...

a)

personification

b)

hyperbole

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

51.

An idea that is based in fact is...

a)

subjective

b)

objective

c)

protagonist

d)

antagonist

52.

An idea that is based in opinion is...

a)

subjective

b)

objective

c)

positive

d)

neutral

53.

A condensed (shortened) version of an original text is a...

a)

theme

b)

tone

c)

inference

d)

summary

54.

Evidence in front of you and prior knowledge combined to make an intelligent guess is...

a)

a summary

b)

a stanza

c)

the mood

d)

an inference

55.

A conversation between two or more characters in a literary piece is called...

a)

dialogue

b)

prologue

c)

epilogue

d)

perspective

56.
If you have trouble understanding a word in a passage or sentence of a story, you may want to read previous words or the end of the sentence to determine what the word means. What is this strategy known as?
a)
text messaging
b)
content origins
c)
context clues
d)
scanning
57.
Some people hunt for lost coins on beaches using an apparatus called a metal detector. It has a long stem that ends in a circular part called a search head, which hovers just over the ground. When it passes over metal, it makes a sound. 
a)
process
b)
machine
c)
services
d)
hovel
58.
The graduates marched down the aisles and filled in their seats in an orderly procession.
a)
when a group of people move together in an orderly way
b)
a graduation speech
c)
people at a party
d)
when a group of people wait in line to get into a party
59.
John was bewildered when he saw the math teacher writing letters on the board that were to be added and subtracted. "Aren't letters for reading class?" John thought to himself.
a)
unprepared
b)
excited
c)
confused
d)
depressed
60.
Alice was not happy with the product's promise of gradual weight loss. She wanted to lose all of her fat immediately.
a)
speedy
b)
slow
c)
extreme
d)
poor
61.
Most of the boys in the class were in some heated argument about which sports team would win the big game, but Jeremy was indifferent. He just wanted to play Death Troopers on his game box.           
a)
having no particular interest
b)
having a lot of interest
c)
having questions 
d)
having concerns
62.
After receiving just a single slice of pizza at the party, Kevin was disappointed. He had hoped for a more substantial portion.           
a)
of a good size
b)
tasiter
c)
hotter
d)
of little importance
63.
Now that the whales had escaped, they could swim freely and roam the ocean unrestrained.
a)
not hungry
b)
under control
c)
bound
d)
not bound or under control
64.
Suzie's mother taught her to never let anyone degrade her, so now she demands respect in all of her relationships.
a)
to lower someone's value
b)
to treat respectfully
c)
to hug
d)
to invite
65.
 John had seen horror movies before, but when he saw Bloodcore 6, he was so appalled by the bloodshed that he wrote the newspapers warning parents not to allow their children to see this movie.
a)
shocked by something unpleasant
b)
excited by something unpleasant
c)
intense
d)
extreme
66.
The dogs were so hungry that they would have killed one another for a morsel of meat.         
a)
large piece
b)
small piece
c)
small bucket
d)
large bucket
67.

The generous people fed the emaciated lost dog.

a)

fierce

b)

calm

c)

thin

d)

lost

68.

She invariably leaves her homework at home and must turn it in late.

a)

purposefully

b)

hated

c)

happily

d)

always

69.

Jane got it into her mind that she could get out of studying for any test just by feigning illness the night before the exam.

a)

becoming

b)

sleeping

c)

galumphing

d)

faking

70.

The music teacher had difficulty tolerating the discordant noises produced by her kindergarten class.

a)

clashing

b)

pleasant

c)

silent

d)

impolite

71.

The lady decided it was tea time and so, by jingling a tiny silver bell, she beckoned her servants to attend.

a)

ate

b)

shunned

c)

pushed

d)

called

72.
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.
73.
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
74.

Although some men are loquacious, others hardly talk at all.

a)

talk

b)

hardly

c)

men

75.

a shortened retelling of the important parts of a text or story

a)

Review

b)

Paraphrase

c)

Summary

d)

There is no correct answer

76.
Facts. Unbiased. Does not  not include opinion.
a)
objective
b)
subjective
c)
none
77.
Which of the following is the better objective summary of The Lion King?
a)
This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba, the heir of his father, Mufasa. Simba's wicked uncle, Scar, plots to usurp Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult to take back his homeland from Scar with the help of his friends Timon and Pumbaa.
b)
In a tear jerker story, a young lion, Simba, becomes the victim of his cruel Uncle Scar’s plot to take the throne. After finding himself with the help of his friends Timon and Pumbaa, Simba heroically returns to Pride Rock where he overpowers Scar. While the film is charming and inspiring, the likelihood of a vegetarian lion beating his dominant uncle in a fight is hard to swallow.
78.

Fill in the blank: In order to write a/an _____ you must know the _____.

a)

objective summary ... central idea(s)

b)

objective summary ... supporting details

c)

central idea(s) ... objective summary

d)

supporting details ... objective summary

79.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil. It will be the 20th year of the World Cup. Brazil was chosen in October of 2007 to host the 2014 competition. Earlier in the year, South America had been chosen as the continent for the contest. Brazil was the only country to put in a bid. This is the second time Brazil will host the World Cup. The country hosted it in 1950. It is the first World Cup to be held in South America since 1978, when Argentina hosted. No other South American country has hosted the World Cup more than once.


The summary of this passage is:

a)

The 20th World Cup will take place in 2014. In 2007, it was decided that the competition would be held in South America. It is the first World Cup in South America since 1978.

b)

In October 2007, Brazil was chosen to host the 20th World Cup. Brazil has already hosted the World Cup before. 1978 was the last time a South American country hosted the World Cup.

c)

The 2014 World Cup will be held in Brazil. It is the second time Brazil has been chosen to host the World Cup. Brazil is the only South American country to host the World Cup twice.

d)

Early in 2007, South America was chosen as the continent for the 20th World Cup. Brazil was the only country that put in a bid. Brazil hosted the World Cup before in 1950.

80.

GameFAQs is a Web site that hosts walkthroughs for video games. It also has answers to many frequently asked questions to popular video games. The website was created in November 1995 by Jeff Veasey. The site has a lot of video game information. It is a place where gamers can get almost any information about games. It covers systems from the Atari to the Xbox 360. The Web site also covers computer games. The information on the Web site is given by volunteer gamers. Then, it is reviewed by the site's two editors, Jeff Veasey and Allen Tyner. The Web site also has a large message board community. Every game listed on the site has a board for discussion or game help.


The summary of this passage is:

a)

GameFAQs has a lot of information about video games. It helps people with questions they have about games. It also gives them information on how to play the games well. Users can post messages on the message boards.

b)

GameFAQs is a good Web site that allows gamers to discuss all kinds of video and computer games. It was started in November 1995. Allen Tyner is one of the two editors who checks the information volunteers put on the Web site.

c)

GameFAQs is a Web site that helps video gamers with their games. It was created in 1995 and covers old and new video and computer games. The site is run by two editors, who check volunteer information before putting it on the site.

d)

GameFAQs has information on old and new video games. It has information for Xbox 360 games like Halo. It also has several message boards where gamers can discuss their favorite computer games. It was created by Jeff Veasey.

81.

Rosa Parks has been called the "mother of the civil rights movement." She is one of the most important people of the 20th century. In December of 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a white passenger. The bus driver had her arrested. She was sent to court. She was found guilty of breaking the law.

Her act sparked a boycott of the bus system by blacks. Blacks refused to use the buses for more than a year. The boycott introduced the country to a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. People all over the country came to know King. Soon, the U.S. Supreme Court made segregation on city buses against the law.

Over the next forty years, Rosa Parks helped make Americans aware of the history of the civil rights struggle. She earned many honors, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize. She is an example of courage and strength. She inspires all Americans to live free.


The summary of this passage is:

a)

Rosa Parks was arrested for not giving up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Then, the buses were boycotted, and Martin Luther King, Jr., became very well known. He had a prize named after him.

b)

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus. The bus driver had her arrested, and then she was found guilty of breaking the law. She was important to American history.

c)

Rosa Parks boycotted the bus system. This boycott brought Martin Luther King, Jr., to the front of the civil rights movement. People all over the country got to know Martin Luther King, Jr.

d)

Rosa Parks was an important person of the 20th century. She refused to give up her seat on a bus, which led to a boycott of the bus system. She earned many honors for her work in the civil rights movement.

82.

Which line contains an idea that would be most important to include in a summary of this passage?


Rosa Parks has been called the "mother of the civil rights movement." She is one of the most important people of the 20th century. In December of 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a white passenger. The bus driver had her arrested. She was sent to court. She was found guilty of breaking the law.

Her act sparked a boycott of the bus system by blacks. Blacks refused to use the buses for more than a year. The boycott introduced the country to a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. People all over the country came to know King. Soon, the U.S. Supreme Court made segregation on city buses against the law.

Over the next forty years, Rosa Parks helped make Americans aware of the history of the civil rights struggle. She earned many honors, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize. She is an example of courage and strength. She inspires all Americans to live free.

a)

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a white passenger.

b)

The boycott introduced the country to a man named Martin Luther King, Jr.

c)

Rosa Parks was sent to court. She was found guilty of breaking the law.

d)

Rosa Parks is an example of courage and strength. She inspires all Americans to live free.

83.

April's parents were dog breeders and their kennels were often filled with a litter of puppies. April helped care for the dogs by bathing them and giving them the best food and water.

April's class had also been learning how to care for animals in their science lessons, so she was thrilled when her teacher announced a field trip to an animal shelter. The shelter manager, Rachel, led the class into the kennel area where dogs and cats sat along opposite walls of the building. April was stunned by what she saw. Some dogs looked like they had been starved before coming to the shelter.

"What happened to these dogs?" April asked.

"These dogs are here because their owners did not care for them properly," Rachel replied. "We try to keep the animals healthy so they can go to good homes. If you know someone who wants to adopt a pet, please tell them about our shelter."

April decided to take action and she printed flyers with information about the shelter. April's parents handed them out to people who bought their puppies. The following day April received permission to post a flyer at her school. That afternoon, April received a phone call at home.

"Hi, April, this is Rachel. I wanted to thank you for creating flyers for the shelter. Our adoptions have already started to increase!"

"You're welcome! I just wanted to help rescue the puppies."


Which detail from the second paragraph would be most important to include in a summary of this passage?

a)

The shelter manager named Rachel gave April a tour.

b)

April's class took a field trip to the local animal shelter.

c)

April's class had been learning about animals in their classes.

d)

April received a phone call at home in the afternoon.

84.

Which of the below statements best summarizes the passage?


April's parents were dog breeders and their kennels were often filled with a litter of puppies. April helped care for the dogs by bathing them and giving them the best food and water.

April's class had also been learning how to care for animals in their science lessons, so she was thrilled when her teacher announced a field trip to an animal shelter. The shelter manager, Rachel, led the class into the kennel area where dogs and cats sat along opposite walls of the building. April was stunned by what she saw. Some dogs looked like they had been starved before coming to the shelter.

"What happened to these dogs?" April asked.

"These dogs are here because their owners did not care for them properly," Rachel replied. "We try to keep the animals healthy so they can go to good homes. If you know someone who wants to adopt a pet, please tell them about our shelter."

April decided to take action and she printed flyers with information about the shelter. April's parents handed them out to people who bought their puppies. The following day April received permission to post a flyer at her school. That afternoon, April received a phone call at home.

"Hi, April, this is Rachel. I wanted to thank you for creating flyers for the shelter. Our adoptions have already started to increase!"

"You're welcome! I just wanted to help rescue the puppies."

a)

After a field trip to the animal shelter, April makes flyers to increase animal adoption because she cares about animals.

b)

April's class takes a field trip to an animal shelter, and April learns how to take care of animals with the rest of her class.

c)

The local animal shelter manager tells April that animals come to the shelter because their owners do not care for them.

d)

April's parents have too many dogs to care for, and April works to keep their dogs from being taken to an animal shelter.

85.

Turn over a bag of potato chips. Is the label interesting? A simple food recipe may use several ingredients. These come from the soil and from chemistry labs around the world. Surprises also show up in the labels on clothing and other products. Look at the label on a package of lipstick. The tube seems small and shiny, but inside lipstick there is soap, oil, fish scales, and wax!


Which is the best way to summarize this passage?

a)

A bag of potato chips seems like a simple recipe. There are many ingredients from the soil and from chemistry labs.

b)

Clothes and other products have many ingredients as well. Lipstick alone has soap, oil, wax, and fish scales.

c)

Labels show what goes into food, clothing, and other products. A simple product may have many ingredients.

d)

Lipstick seems small and shiny. Look at the label sometime. It has at least four different ingredients.

86.

When writing a summary, you should ask yourself: "Do you need this information to understand the text?"

a)

True

b)

False

87.

Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?

a)

using your own words

b)

summary being shorter than the text

c)

exact words from the text

d)

including main ideas or events only

88.

Tomorrow is Jill's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al's Hamburger Palace. She just couldn't decide. Then there was always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.


The summary of this passage is:

a)

Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.

b)

Jill loves Mexican food.

c)

The Pizza Shop has the best pizza in town.

d)

Jill will choose a place by flipping a coin.

89.
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.
90.
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.
91.
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
a)
share with your neighbor
b)
work before you play
c)
be respectful
d)
don't be greedy
92.
Which of the following is an example of THEME?
a)
Carry your laptops with two hands at all times.
b)
Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat.
c)
You can severely break your leg while crossing the street.
d)
Life is short; make the most of it.
93.
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it. But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water. The poor thing felt as if he would die of thirst. Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
What is the theme?
a)
be persistent
b)
be honest
c)
always share with others
d)
respect your family
94.
What could be a theme of the following: 
In 1946, Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers.  He became the first African American to play basball in Major Leagues.  Robinson's first game was opening day of the 1947 season. He faced the Boston Braves.  He also faced a hostile crowd. 
a)
Join the Dodgers 
b)
Fish out of Water 
c)
Follow your dreams 
d)
Always play baseball 
95.
Jim was stacking boxes at work.  There was a certain height he had to reach.  He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the final box at the top.  Bill happened to see Jim struggling and came to his rescue, since he was a foot taller.
a)
teamwork can accomplish a goal
b)
tall people are the best
c)
work hard to reach a goal
d)
people can be like boxes
96.
"You can do it!" shouted her father, as he pushed Chloe and let go.  She was going on her own, but suddenly fell.  She cried, but said, "Again, daddy!" This time she went farther but fell into the ditch.  A few moments later, she was riding down the street, smiling from ear to ear.
a)
you should sacrifice for others
b)
your family will do anything for you
c)
when you are greedy, you will fall down
d)
you should never give up
97.
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
98.
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
99.
Depression is a common illness that is easy to treat. Unfortunately, many people don't take their symptoms seriously and don't talk to their doctors about their problems. They don't know that depression has a physical cause; it is not a sign of weakness or a mood that will just go away.

Which of the following details would best support the main idea of this passage?
a)
Jorge doesn't feel like himself anymore.
b)
Girls are more likely to suffer from depression than boys.
c)
Depression often runs in families.
d)
Many people try to hide their depression and avoid getting help.
100.
What is the central idea?
 There are many types of lethal venom in the animal kingdom, but perhaps no stranger carrier than the platypus. The platypus is one of few venomous mammals.  Males carry a venom cocktail in their ankle spurs that incapacitates victims with excruciating pain.  Stranger still, the platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception.  What this means is that the platypus uses its bill to sense the electricity produced by the muscular movements of its prey.  The platypus neither sees, hears, nor smells its prey while hunting but, rather, pursues it through electroreception.  Perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young.  The platypus is an odd creature indeed.  
a)
The platypus is an odd, poisonous creature.
b)
Platypus males have a poison ankle spur.
c)
Platypus can sense electricity
d)
None of these options
101.

We often let others know what we are thinking without using words. The name that we give for this kind of communication is body language. Body language includes gestures, facial expressions, and posture. Body language does not always mean the same thing to everyone.


What is the CENTRAL IDEA of the above paragraph?

a)

We sometimes use words to express ourselves.

b)

We use body language to communicate with others.

c)

Body language may not mean the same thing to everyone.

d)

Body language includes gestures, facial expression, and posture.

102.

Wolverines are medium sized mammals. They weigh no more than 50 lbs. Yet they have earned their reputation for ferocity by killing prey many times their size. But why do they get in so many fights? The reason why wolverines have so many conflicts with other animals (including wolves, cougars, and even bears) is probably because of the wolverine's preferred hunting style. Rather than chasing down or tricking its prey like most hunters, the wolverine prefers to take its meals directly from other hunters. So while a polar bear or a lone wolf might be enjoying a hard earned carcass, a hungry wolverine may try to take his lunch. As you might imagine, this style of hunting get the wolverine in plenty of fights.


What is the CENTRAL IDEA in the above paragraph?

a)

Wolverines are medium sized animals who get very hungry.

b)

Wolverines have a aggressive hunting style.

c)

Despite their size, Wolverines are ferocious animals.

d)

Wolverines get into many fights.

103.

It's no surprise that exercise increases energy. The physical challenge prepares your body in a variety of ways. Blood sugar is more quickly converted to fuel, more oxygen is supplied to your cells, and fight-or-flight hormones are released. Instead of leaving you exhausted, exercise energizes. Do it in the morning for an all-day high or later in the afternoon for a pick-me-up.


What is the CENTRAL IDEA of the paragraph above?

a)

Exercise increases your energy.

b)

Everyone should exercise daily.

c)

Exercise is easier than it looks.

d)

Exercise makes you live longer.

104.

Most people want to think that they are in control of their pets. However, a study by Karen McComb at the University of Sussex found that cat owners are controlled by their cats. Cat owners probably won’t have too much trouble believing this. Cats make a fairly loud noise by mixing a purr with a cry. The sound seems to be less annoying to humans than straight meowing. Using this sound, cats tell humans when they want to eat and when they want the door opened. The purr part of the sound keeps humans from becoming too annoyed, so the cat gets exactly what he or she wants.


Which sentence from the paragraph SUPPORTS the central idea that CATS HAVE A SMART WAY OF GETTING WHAT THEY WANT?

a)

"Most people want to think that they are in control of their pets."

b)

"Cat owners probably won't have too much trouble believing this."

c)

"The purr part of the sound keeps humans from becoming too annoyed."

d)

"Cats make a fairly loud noise by mixing a purr with a cry."

105.

What is the central idea of the passage?


Thomas Edison’s life span is known as “The age of Edison.” If it wasn’t for Thomas Edison, we might not have electric lights, telephones, movie cameras, or computers! Think of all the ways these great products affect our lives today. Edison held over 1,000 patents and received dozens of awards during his lifetime for his inventions and contributions to science.

a)

The light bulb was an important invention

b)

Thomas Edison was an important inventor

c)

Thomas Edison was an excellent student

d)

Creating inventions is a difficult process

106.

What is the central idea of the passage?


In 1981, a new television channel was introduced to showcase musicians performing their songs in music videos. This channel was called MTV, or Music Television. Since the channel first went on the air, viewership has increased, and the channel has expanded to countries all over the world. Today, MTV not only shows music videos, but a variety of other television programming as well.

a)

MTV has been a ground-breaking TV channel

b)

MTV offers interesting videos

c)

Watching MTV is a great way to see musicians

d)

MTV is a channel that is broadcasted around the world

107.
Find the central 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 are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, 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.  So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business
a)
Being a clown isn't all fun and games.
b)
Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.
c)
Rodeos are exciting.
d)
Clowns are good at riding bulls.
108.

Because lambs are sometimes eaten by coyotes, ranchers may hunt or trap the coyotes. However, killing coyotes may upset nature's balance. Scientists have found a way to protect sheep without killing coyotes. Coyotes are fed lamb meat treated with a drug. When they eat the meat, they get sick. Later, coyotes won't even go near lambs. They'll hunt rabbits instead.

This story mainly tells.....

a)

Coyotes prefer rabbits to lambs.

b)

Killing coyotes upsets nature's balance.

c)

Scientists are trying to protect sheep and coyotes.

109.

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 about the passage?

a)

Why we can taste only sweet things.

b)

that we taste through our nose

c)

Taste buds are found in different places.

110.
Were you born after 1985? If so, how long do you expect to live? most people born after 1985 can expect to live more than 70 years. Of course, this is just a guess based on past records. 
What is this passage mostly about?
a)
why people live to be 70
b)
how long your might expect to live
c)
past records give you information
111.
Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked. 
This author belives that:
a)
Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
b)
Gorillas are mean animals
c)
Gorillas don't like other animals.
112.
Native Americans dried strips of meat, pounded it into a paste, and then mixed it with fat. Sometimes they added berries and sugar. Then they pressed it into small cakes. They called these cakes pemmican. Pemmican didn't spoil, and it provided lots of energy for people traveling or going hunting. 
This passage is mainly about?
a)
who uses pemmican today
b)
what can be put into pemmican
c)
how pemmican was made by Native Americans
113.
"Are you already done?" his father asked. "It seems like you just got in the water." Jacob was finished with his bath in two minutes. He got his body and hair wet, rubbed  shampoo on his hair, washed his body with soap, and rinsed off. He liked fast baths so to have more time to play. In fact, Jacob never took a long bath. To him, the faster the bath, the better.
What is the central idea of the passage?
a)
Jacob is very clean
b)
Jacob never too showers
c)
Jacob likes to take fast baths
114.
What is the Central Idea of the passage?
What's that humming sound?  Could it be hummingbird, the only bird capable of backward flight?  Hummingbirds have many unique flight habits that distinguish them from other birds.  Most birds flap their wings up and down to fly, but the hummingbird moves its wings forward and backward very rapidly in a figure eight pattern.  This allows the hummingbird to hover in position, fly upside down, and move about very rapidly.  And while other birds have to push off with their feet to begin flying, and work their ways up to their top speeds, the hummingbird can both start flying at maximum speed and stop flying instantaneously.  After you've seen a hummingbird in flight, it's unlikely that you'll mistake them for another bird.
a)
Birds and hummingbirds are very different.
b)
Hummingbirds make a humming sound.
c)
Hummingbirds wings fly in figure eight patterns.
d)
The hummingbird flys in a totally unique and unusual way.

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