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Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 52mins
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How is this passage organized?
The Beatles
When people hear the name "The Beatles" most people think of co-lead singer, John Lennon. However, the role of Paul McCartney is often overlooked.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney were in other bands together before the forming of the Beatles. In 1962, along with Ringo Starr and George Harrison, they formed the rock group known as "The Beatles." The group featured a modern rock that was new and popular during the period with John and Paul composing and doing the leads on most of the songs. They were backed by George on lead guitar and Ringo on drums. George and Ringo also assisted on backing vocals.
When they first began playing, the main influence inside the band was John Lennon, who had an ability to compose songs at a moment's notice with an inspiration that others missed. He pushed the members of the band during their touring years and was able to achieve the best possible results from the group. However, McCartney was also a strong force in the group since Lennon many times asked for McCartney's advice about ideas for songs. McCartney wrote many of the group's biggest hit songs, and often, he didn't even ask for song writing credit.
After the breakup, McCartney launched a successful solo career. He has released many recordings both in the United States and abroad. One accomplishment was his first classical piece, Liverpool Oratorio, which is no small feat considering that McCartney never learned to read music.
A. compare and contrast
B. cause and effect
C. chronologically
D. problem/solution
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Which text structure does the writer use to develop this passage?
Video Games
Every day, video games become more popular. About 20 years ago, the games were so big they had to be kept inside of buildings called "game arcades," and people would have to go to places like the mall or a store to play them.
Now, video gamers can enjoy the best video games on their home computers or on their televisions. Video games played on the home computer are known as "computer games" and video games played on game consoles are known as "console games." A game made to be played on one cannot be played on the other. However, many game makers release the same game on both computer and console software. This is so they can be played on both.
Computer games tend to be more complicated than console games. Console games are much easier to pick up and put down since they are easier to learn. Older video gamers tend to be interested in computer games while younger gamers are more involved in console gaming. There are even lines drawn between the two in professional video gaming. Professional computer gamers compete in an entirely different league than professional console gamers, although many gamers switch back and forth between the two.
A. chronological order
B. description
C. cause and effect
D. compare and contrast
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This selection is organized by
The "Fall of Rome" happened after many years of trouble in the Roman Empire. Many Roman citizens were poor because of the high taxes they paid. The Roman army became disorganized. It could not keep the empire safe from invasions. People cared less and less about their country and did not perform their civic duties.
A. cause/effect.
B. compare/contrast.
C. chronological order.
D. problem/solution
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Which structure was used to develop this passage?
The Spelling Bee
If you love words and love learning about words, the spelling bee is where you need to be. A spelling bee can test not only your ability to spell but also your knowledge of words. To prepare for a spelling bee, you first have to study a lot of words. This means that you need to learn various word parts and pronunciations of many words. Next, you will need to practice spelling those words out loud without any help. From this, you will know how you can improve as a speller. After all that studying, you should participate in your own class' spelling bee. If you do well in the class spelling bee, you may then want to take part in the school spelling bee, which can lead to a local spelling bee. The local spelling bee will have students who are from different schools in the area. Finally, if you are successful at each and every spelling bee, you will be able to go to a national spelling bee. There, you will be competing against the best spellers in the U.S. The winner becomes the best speller in the nation.
A. compare and contrast
B. chronological order
C. problem and solution
D. question and answer
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How is this passage organized?
Recycling
Recycling is an important part of protecting our Earth's natural resources, such as trees, clean air, and water. We can make a difference in the world by having recycling a part of our daily routines and habits. Recycling can reduce the amount of waste we dump into landfills each day. For example, more than 80 trillion aluminum cans are used each year. If thrown away, the cans could create a lot of waste. If the cans were recycled, then landfills would not fill up as quickly and fewer new resources would be needed. Besides aluminum, paper also can be recycled. Recycling paper can reduce the number of trees that must be cut down to make new paper. If people recycled every newspaper, 250 million trees could be saved each year.
A. question and answer
B. compare and contrast
C. cause and effect
D. chronological order
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What is the best summary of the paragraph?
Fjords are beautiful and interesting geographic features where a narrow inlet of the sea weaves between tall cliffs on three sides. They are wider than they are long and the water is deeper in the fjord than the sea. Fjords are generally found in cold areas such as Norway, Iceland, and Alaska. Norway has more than 1,000 fjords along the coastline. They were formed by glaciers moving and slicing through the terrain during the ice age. Tourists travel to fjords to enjoy the seclusion and majestic scenery. Kayaking and hiking are popular sports used to enjoy fjords. Tourists can also take boat cruises throughout the fjords.
A. Cold areas such as Norway, Iceland, and Alaska have as many as 1,000 fjords. These narrow, deep waterways provide ways to enjoy popular sports such as kayaking and hiking. Most tourists take boat cruises through the fjords.
B. Fjords are beautiful and provide seclusion and majestic scenery for tourists. They were formed during the ice age in Norway and other cold areas. There are more than 1,000 fjords along coastlines.
C. Norway, Iceland, and Alaska have beautiful fjords that were formed during the ice age. Tourists enjoy these narrow, deep water features. Tourists must take boat cruises to reach fjords.
D. Fjords are long, deep water features formed by glaciers during the ice age. They provide tourists with many opportunities such as kayaking, hiking, and boat cruises. They are found in Norway, Iceland, and Alaska.
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What is the best summary of the paragraph?
In recent years, there has been an increase of bee colonies that have suddenly and mysteriously died. This is called bee colony collapse. The worker bees leave the hive and the queen, babies, and food remain. Without the worker bees, the hive cannot survive. Bee colony collapse negatively impacts the environment around the hives. The bees pollinate the plants and crops that surround the hive. Without bees, the plants and crops would not bloom or produce fruits and vegetables. Scientists think there are a few reasons why the bee colonies are collapsing. The first is the increased invasion of a mite in a hive. The use of pesticides by farmers and gardeners may also be killing the bees. The pesticides are used to keep bugs that destroy plants and crops under control, but they are unintentionally killing bees as well.
A. Bee colony collapse is increasing because bee colonies have suddenly died. Worker bees mysteriously leave the hive abandoning the queen and babies. Without bees, the plants and crops cannot bloom or produce crops.
B. Bee colony collapse is when worker bees leave the hive. The queen, babies, and food remain, but the hive cannot survive. This negatively impacts the environment and is caused by mites and pesticides.
C. Bee colony collapse is causing fruits and vegetables not to bloom. The invasion of mites and the use of pesticides by farmers and gardeners is what scientists think is causing the collapse to happen suddenly.
D. Bee colony collapse is caused by mites invading a bee hive causing worker bees to leave. The use of pesticides by farmers and gardeners is also causing worker bees to die. Pesticides are used to keep bugs under control.
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What is the best summary of the paragraph?
Flying squirrels are unusual animals. Despite their name, flying squirrels don't actually fly. They glide through the air using a membrane that connects their front legs to their back legs. To get from one tree to another, the flying squirrel launches itself from a branch and it spreads out its legs. The membrane allows the flying squirrel to glide to the next tree, and small movements of its legs allow it to steer itself to its destination. A flying squirrel can "fly" up to 150 feet. Base jumpers and skydivers use suits with a similar design to the membranes of a flying squirrel in order to perform the amazing and daring feats.
A. Flying squirrels glide up to 150 feet through the air using a membrane that connects their front legs to their back legs. They use different movements to get to their destination. Their membranes have been used as inspiration for skydiver and base jumper suit designs.
B. Flying squirrels do not really fly through the air but glide up to 150 feet. They can get from tree to tree using small movements of the legs. They use their legs and arms like those of base jumpers and skydivers to glide through the air.
C. Flying squirrels are similar to skydivers and base jumpers. To get from one tree to another, the flying squirrel launches itself from a branch and it spreads out its legs. The squirrel's membrane allows it to glide to the next tree, and small movements of its legs allow it to steer itself to its destination.
D. Flying squirrels can fly up to 150 feet. Base jumpers and skydivers use suits with a similar design to that of the flying squirrel in order to perform different amazing and daring feats such as jumping from an airplane and gliding through the air.
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Which is the best summary of this passage?
Nancy could barely pay attention in math class. She was exhausted because she spent most of the night studying for the test. As she sat in her seat taking the test, Nancy yawned widely. She let out another yawn and another. She couldn't help it; she was so tired.
Her best friend, June, saw Nancy's yawn. June couldn't help it, but she let out a yawn herself. Jeff, who sat next to June, began to yawn as well. Then the person who sat near Jeff yawned too. This went on until the entire class began to yawn.
A. Nancy's best friend, June, begins to yawn. This causes Jeff and other kids to start yawning as well.
B. Nancy is tired and begins to yawn during the test. Soon, the entire class begins to yawn along with her.
C. Nancy can barely pay attention in her math class. She is very tired because she studied most of the night.
D. Nancy has a best friend named June. June cannot help but yawn with Nancy even though she is not tired.
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What is the best summary of the paragraph?
Wildlife populations around the world can change for many reasons. Sometimes a single community of animals can become endangered. In the early 1900s, the wolf population in Yellowstone National Park was almost nonexistent due to overhunting and the loss of habitats. After decades of low wolf populations, scientists began work to correct the problem. In 1995, 41 wild wolves from Canada and Montana were released into Yellowstone. The numbers vary each year, but in 2015, there were approximately 99 wolves in the park. They belonged to 10 different packs, or groups. While environmentalists are relieved to have a safe environment for wolves, the results also cause different issues in the park. Since the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone, the population of elk has decreased. This is because elk are the main food source for wolves. With each new season in the park, there are new population to observe.
A. Due to overhunting and the loss of habitats in the early 1900s, there were no wolves left in Yellowstone National Park. In 2015, there were nearly 99 wolves in the park, but that doesn't make everyone happy. This is because the wolves are hunting elk in areas surrounding the park.
B. In 1995, 41 wild wolves from Canada and Montana were released into Yellowstone National Park. As of 2015, there are approximately 99 wolves in the park. Because of the increase in the wolf population, the number of elk has decreased because they are a main food source for wolves.
C. In the early 1900s, the wolf population in Yellowstone National Park was almost nonexistent. In 1995, wild wolves were released into Yellowstone to correct the problem. As of 2015, there were approximately 99 wolves in the park. While the wolf population increased, the elk population decreased.
D. Environmentalists are relieved to have increased the population of wolves in Yellowstone National Park, but not everyone is happy with the result. Because of the increase in the number of wolves, the elk population has decreased. But at least there are more wolves than there used to be.
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Which pronoun correctly fills the blank?
Not all of these boys are acting in the play; some of ______ are helping with preparations for setting the stage.
A. him
B. his
C. their
D. them
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Which word completes the sentence below?
Yolanda and ___went to the basketball game together.
A. hisself
B. himself
C. he
D. him
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Which word correctly completes the sentence below?
After the movie, _______ walked a few blocks to get some ice cream.
A. Me
B. We
C. Us
D. Them
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Which word best completes the following sentence?
We hadn’t heard from our friend Lloyd in two years. Then, out of the blue, he sent us a letter. He said a lot about his school, but he didn’t talk about his family. The letter from Lloyd says nothing about ______.
A. themselves
B. them
C. they
D. their
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The manager told Jill and ____________to mark the sale items.
Which word completes the sentence above?
A. we
B. I
C. she
me
D. me
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Ask for ______________suggestion.
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
A. him
B. hers
C. they’re
D. her
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_____________ and Sam enjoyed the program.
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
A. Me
B. He
C. Us
D. Her
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Margot tried to get involved when James and Jen were arguing. That made me step in. I told her, "This is none of your business. It is between him and _______."
What information belongs on the blank line?
A. her
B. she
C. hers
D. herself
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The tile has been laid, and I do not like ____________texture.
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
A. It
B. It’s
C. Its
D. itss’
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Nobody liked what Justin said about Eve. The class stopped talking to him.
Which is the best way to combine these two sentences?
A. Nobody liked what Justin said the class stopped talking to him.
B. The class stopped talking to Justin because of Eve.
C. Nobody liked Justin about Eve the class stopped talking to him.
D. Nobody liked what Justin said about Eve, so the class stopped talking to him.
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Dr. James Naismith invented the game of basketball. Dr. James Naismith was a teacher.
What is the best way to combine the information in the two sentences or clauses above?
A. A teacher invented the game of basketball, Dr. James Naismith.
B. Dr. James Naismith invented the game of basketball.
C. Dr. James Naismith, a teacher, invented the game of basketball.
D. Dr. James Naismith invented the game of basketball, Dr. Naismith was a teacher.
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Because the bus was late I missed going to school I missed career day.
What is the best way to divide the sentence?
A. Because the bus was late, I missed going to school. I missed career day.
B. Because the bus was late, I missed. Going to school and I missed career day.
C. Because the bus was late. I missed going to school, and I missed career day.
D. Because the bus was late, and I missed career day. I missed. Going to school.
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While some people play basketball professionally. Millions play basketball for fun.
What is the best way to combine the two sentences or clauses?
A. While some people play basketball professionally, millions play basketball for fun.
B. While some people play basketball professionally, but millions play basketball for fun.
C. While some people play basketball professionally and millions play basketball for fun.
D. While some people play basketball professionally; Millions play basketball for fun.
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Which of the sentences is written correctly?
A. Anyone would want the best for their child.
B. Anyone would want the best for those child.
C. Anyone would want the best for two child.
D. Anyone would want the best for his or her child.
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The baseball game went into extra innings. We had to stay at the park three extra hours.
Which sentence correctly joins these two simple sentences into a compound sentence?
A. The baseball game went into extra innings so we had to stay at the park three extra hours.
B. Because the baseball game went into extra innings we had to stay at the park three extra hours.
C. The baseball game went into extra innings, so we had to stay at the park three extra hours.
D. The baseball game went into extra innings we had to stay at the park three extra hours.
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Cesar Chavez worked to help migrant farmers. He was once a migrant farmer.
Which sentence correctly joins these simple sentences?
A. Cesar Chavez, whom was once a migrant farmer, worked to help migrant workers.
B. Cesar Chavez who was once a migrant farmer worked to help migrant workers.
C. Cesar Chavez, was once a migrant farmer, worked to help migrant workers.
D. Cesar Chavez, who was once a migrant farmer, worked to help migrant workers.
