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WorksheetsSol Reading Practice - Released Test
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 26mins
In paragraph 2, the author's use of the words "distinguish" and "like" indicates that the information is organized by-
determine the cause and effect
arranging the ideas on order of importance
placing the events in chorological sequence
listing facts important to the subject
comparing and contrasting similar subjects
Vocalization include a chitter, which sounds much like the chattering of teeth; a bark, which is similar to that of a dog......
In this excerpt from paragrpagh 5, which words are examples of onomatopiea?
vocalization
chattering
bark
chitter
teeth
Based on paragraph 8, the reader may best infer that the kinkajou -
is unsuited for domestic life
requires a tropical habitat
requires a special diet
is unable to coexist with other pets
According to the article, which sense best helps a kinkajou locate another kinkajou's territory? (a)
According to the article, the kinkajou resembles a monkey because of its- (a)
After the first meeting, the narrator and the horse learn about each other when they- (a)
Who is the narrator of this story?
a teenage boy
The father of the young boy
A five year old boy
The grandfather of a young boy
Complete this analogy
Skilled is to expert as.........
studied is to lesson
informed is to elder
questioned is to rider
rejected is to horse
In paragraph 1, the author suggest that before the internet, researching a given topic was-
restricted to academics
based on less reliable sources
a time-consuming task
a classroom- based activity
Which meaning best fits the word daunting in paragraph 2?
confusing
fascinating
exhilarating
overwhelming
The implied main idea of paragraph 2 is that reference books -
have become more accessible since they were introduced
are written by historians and ordinary people alike
are written to fulfill various research needs
have been developing over time
According to paragraph 2, what major change occurred in the organization of early encyclopedias?
Publishers began to arrange works according to the subject
Publishers began to received assistance from the editors in different fields
Authors began to work together rather than individually
Authors began to condense works to make entries shorter
READ THIS SENETNCE FROM PARAGRAPH 6
Wikipedia is making an effort to improve its accuracy by hiring an army of individuals to hunt down faulty information on its site.
The language in this sentence creates a sense of -
intelligence
determination
obedience
resignation
READ THIS PART OF AN OUTLINE BASED ON THE ARTICLE.
I. The first encyclopedias
A. read from the beginning
B. prepared by a single author
C. (a)
Companies are adapting to the rapidly changing encyclopedia industry by-
publishing expanded sets of encyclopedias
creating both online and print volumes of encyclopediea
narrowing their focus by creating longer volumes entries
forcing one another to expand into the online market
What has Encyclopedia Britannica done to improve the quality of its entries?
Employed better writers to develpo material
Hired authorities to confirm information
Looked at other companies for suggestions
Revised older volumes on a regular basis
The main idea of the article is that people should-
contribute often to online encyclopedias
use print rather than online sources
be aware that traditional encyclopedias lack quality
understand that reserach tools will continue to change
DIRECTIONS - YOU DO NOT NEED TO READ THE PASSAGE TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. READ AND ANSWER THE QUESTION.
Which is a negative connotation of the word prescribe?
advise
dictate
specify
endorse
READ THE DICTIONARY ENTRY:
The word corrode contains a root that means-
destroy
damage
weaken
gnaw
Which information should be included in a summary of paragraph 2?
Annie doubted that Father should have gone to California.
Father's business is successful in San Francisco
Annie knows which supplies Father sells to the miners
Father's voyage was on an exceptionally large ship
What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
Traveling can become tiresome
Appearance can be deceiving
Expectations can become realities
New experiences can be adventures
Which event most effectively changes Annie's mind about leaving England?
Realizing that she will soon see her father
Talking to her best friend about moving away
Seeing the ship she would be boarding
Hearing that her father knows interesting people
What makes Annie aware that other passengers are feeling ill?
The six people gathered at the dinner table.
The captain's order to send people below deck.
The ship's constant lurching in the open sea
The large pot of gingerroot tea in the galley
Which two characters influenced Annie's comfort during the voyage?
Most Influence (a)
Least Influence (b)
Which event is presented as the climax of the trip?
The storm at Cape Horn
The farewell to the Slates
The stay in Rio de Janeiro
The arrival in San Francisco
Based on the "Register for a Summer of Stories" and "Cast Your Vote" sections, an important goal for the library is-
increasing the number of book being read
publishing more works by young poets
recruiting students for annual contest
monitoring the way the computers are used
Which information should be included in a summary of the "Cast Your Vote" section?
Four novels have been chosen as the books people can read and vote for in the Best Book of the Summer Contest.
Teens will choose from a select group of books and vote for their favorite, which will be the topic of a Teen Book Club meeting.
Because the event was popular last year, the library will vote to spnnsor a Best Book of the Summer Contest this year.
Teens who read and vote on the for nominated books will be encouraged to discuss their favorite books at the Teen Book Club meeting.
According to the flier, what must a teen do to receive prizes?
Keep a summer reading log
Attend one of the summer classes
Learn how to use the library's computers
Be one of the library's top five readers
Which is the most likely reason poets are asked to register for the Poetry Session?
To allow the library time to review their work
To provide support to the readers at the event
To let the library know how many readers will attend the event
To collect the names of those who could bring refreshments
Which part of the flier would be most useful for students doing research for a paper?
Register for a Summer of Stories
Teen Zone Resources
Evenrts
Eco Crafts with Jasleen
Which THREE are rules or requirements for using the computers?
Have a signed permission slip
Wait behind people who arrive first
Know which topic is to be researched
Ask for help doing keywords searches
Observe the stated time limit
The author structured the flier to suggest that the library -
has program to attract teen vistors
provides services for people of all ages
has fewer programs in the summer
is an excellent place to do homework
Readers who want to become professional writers would be most interested in knowing that the library-
publishes original works in its newsletter
provides tips for performing keyword searches
sponsor a Best Book of the Summer Contest
conducts the "Magazine and Book Art" class
What does humility mean in paragraph 2?
modesty
fatigue
novelty
poise
Cody's description of himself in paragraph 2 suggest that he is -
appreciative
friendly
arrogant
deceptive
What does tranquil mean in paragraph 4?
calm or peaceful
difficult or challenging
fascinating or intriguing
zestful or energetic
READ THE SENTENCE FROM PARAGRAPH 7.
Then, suddenly, a blurry patch of dense black crosses the trail some distance ahead of me.
What may the reader best infer from Cody's statement?
That Cody is not paying attention to how far he has run
That Cody is unsure of his own abilities as a runner
That Cody is unfamiliar with the park
That Cody is not alone in the park
The author establishes the setting in paragraph 7 through the use of -
imagery
symbolism
personification
hyperbole
READ THIS SENTENCE FROM PARAGRAPH 11
The sun is just starting to burn the dew from the grass, and each green blade, coasted with tiny, reflective droplets, is a glittering emerald.
The purpose of the metaphor in this sentence is to suggest the-
soft, gentleness of the dew
bright splendor of the sun
cool temperature of the air
rare beauty of the morning
Cody decided to find his way back out of the park by-
navigating a straight line out of the woods
joining the other runners in the woods
climbing up the slope to try to follow his own footsteps
looking for the black dog that he saw when he began running
Which sentence best describe the theme of the story?
Actions speak louder than words
The race is not over until someone reaches the finish line
It's not whether you win or lose but how you play the game.
It's better to give to receive.
