WorksheetsNYSESLAT Reading Practice- Difficult
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 29mins
Read the following sentences:
"Malala Yousafzai started a charity dedicated to giving every young girl an opportunity to get an education. Because of this work, she received the Novel Peace Prize in December 2014."
The author uses the words because of to signal the relationship between these two sentences. Why does the author use these signal words?
To show the first sentence shows the comparison and the second sentence shows the contrast.
To show the first sentence shows the central idea and the second sentence shows the supporting detail.
To show the first sentence shows the cause and the second sentence shows the effect.
To show the first sentence shows the problem and the second sentence shows the solution.
Read the following sentences:
"The students feel lonely. Some are embarrassed about speaking an indigenous language. As a result, it's common for these students to struggle in school."
The author uses the words as a result to signal the relationship between these sentences. Why does the author use these signal words?
To show the first two sentences show the central idea and the third sentence shows the supporting detail.
To show the first two sentences show the problem and the third sentence shows the solution.
To show the first two sentences show the comparison and the third sentence shows the contrast.
To show the first two sentences show the cause and the third sentence shows the effect.
Read the following sentences:
Most schools just don't have enough prepared teachers. They don't have prepared lessons for these languages.
What does the word they refer to?
the teachers
the immigrants
the lessons
the students
Read the following sentences:
This spring, Misty Copeland starred in the ballet "Swan Lake." It was an important moment in American arts to have a Black ballerina in a classic ballet.
What does the word it refer to?
the performance by Misty Copeland
the time of year being spring
the title of the ballet "Swan Lake"
the first time the ballet was performed
Read the following sentences:
"Misty Copeland made history. She was the first Black ballerina to be a lead dancer at American Ballet Theatre. In addition, she wrote a popular children's book called 'Firebird.'"
Why does the author include the signal words in addition to connect these sentences?
to show that the sentences are different ideas
to show that the sentences are similar ideas
to show the meaning of the words "in addition"
to show the order of events
Read the following sentence:
"The ability to feel as others do is called empathy."
What is the meaning of the word empathy?
to understand another person's emotions
to help another person through a difficult time
to feel an emotion strongly
to carefully conduct research to prove a point
Read the following sentence:
"This ability to feel as others do is called empathy. Most animals do not have it, but apes and humans do."
What does the word "it" refer to?
similarities
ability
moods
empathy
Read the following sentence:
"The study took a whole year. The scientists watched the elephants carefully. Over time, they noticed a pattern."
Why does the author include the signal phrase over time?
to show the elephants did not cooperate with the study
to show how hard the researchers worked on the study
to show that the researchers studied the elephants for a long time
to show a comparison between elephants and other species
Read the following sentence:
"But everything changed in 2008 when the Taliban, a military group, took control of our town."
Based on the sentence, what is the meaning of the Taliban?
A small village in Pakistan
The name of the girl’s school
A charity organization
Part of an army
Read the following sentence:
"Because of this work in Pakistan, Malala received the Nobel Peace Prize in December 2014 and became the youngest person to receive it."
What does the word it refer to?
Pakistan
the Nobel Peace Prize
this work
the youngest person
Read the following sentences:
The new iPhone was too expensive, Marcos could not afford it with his allowance.
What does the word it refer to?
the new iPhone
his allowance
expensive
Marcos
Read the following sentences:
Mr. Tate and Ms. Simon are both teachers. They teach math to third grades students in a school in Illinois.
What does the word they refer to?
third grade students
a school in Illinois
Mr. Tate and Ms. Simon
math class
Read the following sentences:
Yesterday, Mr. Schall called Axel's dad. He said Axel had not studied for his exam.
What does the word he refer to?
Axel
Mr. Schall
Axel's dad
the exam
Read the following sentences:
Chloe and Mandy adore baseball. In fact, they love baseball, going to baseball games, and even watching baseball on television.
What does the word adore mean?
to dislike something a lot
to like something a lot
to learn about
to be good at something
Read the following sentences:
Did you read the short article about the history of chocolate that I gave you? I thought it was interesting for such a brief look at the topic.
What does the word brief mean?
without pictures
challenging
not long
interesting
Read the following sentences:
Do you think those statements we heard on the news were accurate? After all, that channel's reports aren't always correct.
What does the word accurate mean?
old or out of date
loud or noisy
opinionated
exact or true
Read the following sentences:
Occasionally, Mrs. Rivera will put a spoonful of sugar in her tea. However, she sometimes prefers to stir in a little honey.
What does the word occasionally mean?
rarely
almost always
sometimes
repeated
Read the following sentences:
"Please notify me if you'd like to try out for Jazz Band," Mr. Patterson said. I was so excited that I could barely wait. I rushed to tell him as soon as class ended.
What does the word notify mean?
perform for someone
kept secret from someone
let someone know something
say enthusiastically
Read the following sentences:
Leon had a wonderful time at the art museum. Indedd, he had such a marvelous visit that he plans to go back again next weekend!
What does the word notify mean?
amazing
short
boring
easy
