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Sol Reading Practice - Released Test

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In paragraph 2, the author's use of the words "distinguish" and "like" indicates that the information is organized by-

a)

determine the cause and effect

b)

arranging the ideas on order of importance

c)

placing the events in chorological sequence

d)

listing facts important to the subject

e)

comparing and contrasting similar subjects

2.

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?

a)

vocalization

b)

chattering

c)

bark

d)

chitter

e)

teeth

3.

Based on paragraph 8, the reader may best infer that the kinkajou -

a)

is unsuited for domestic life

b)

requires a tropical habitat

c)

requires a special diet

d)

is unable to coexist with other pets

4.

According to the article, which sense best helps a kinkajou locate another kinkajou's territory? (a)  

Choose from the below words
sight
smell
touch
hearing
5.

According to the article, the kinkajou resembles a monkey because of its- (a)  

Choose from the below words
grooming habits
sharp teeth
sleeping schedule
communication style
rounded head
6.

After the first meeting, the narrator and the horse learn about each other when they- (a)  

Choose from the below words
eat their meals together
go for short rides togehter
receive training from an elder
spend time observing one another
7.

Who is the narrator of this story?

a)

a teenage boy

b)

The father of the young boy

c)

A five year old boy

d)

The grandfather of a young boy

8.

Complete this analogy

Skilled is to expert as.........

a)

studied is to lesson

b)

informed is to elder

c)

questioned is to rider

d)

rejected is to horse

9.

In paragraph 1, the author suggest that before the internet, researching a given topic was-

a)

restricted to academics

b)

based on less reliable sources

c)

a time-consuming task

d)

a classroom- based activity

10.

Which meaning best fits the word daunting in paragraph 2?

a)

confusing

b)

fascinating

c)

exhilarating

d)

overwhelming

11.

The implied main idea of paragraph 2 is that reference books -

a)

have become more accessible since they were introduced

b)

are written by historians and ordinary people alike

c)

are written to fulfill various research needs

d)

have been developing over time

12.

According to paragraph 2, what major change occurred in the organization of early encyclopedias?

a)

Publishers began to arrange works according to the subject

b)

Publishers began to received assistance from the editors in different fields

c)

Authors began to work together rather than individually

d)

Authors began to condense works to make entries shorter

13.

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 -

a)

intelligence

b)

determination

c)

obedience

d)

resignation

14.

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)  

Choose from the below words
written nearly 2,000 years ago
titled Myrrour of the World
arragned alphapbetcally
arranged alphabetically
presented in a set of three volumes
titled Myrrour of the World
15.

Companies are adapting to the rapidly changing encyclopedia industry by-

a)

publishing expanded sets of encyclopedias

b)

creating both online and print volumes of encyclopediea

c)

narrowing their focus by creating longer volumes entries

d)

forcing one another to expand into the online market

16.

What has Encyclopedia Britannica done to improve the quality of its entries?

a)

Employed better writers to develpo material

b)

Hired authorities to confirm information

c)

Looked at other companies for suggestions

d)

Revised older volumes on a regular basis

17.

The main idea of the article is that people should-

a)

contribute often to online encyclopedias

b)

use print rather than online sources

c)

be aware that traditional encyclopedias lack quality

d)

understand that reserach tools will continue to change

18.

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?

a)

advise

b)

dictate

c)

specify

d)

endorse

19.

READ THE DICTIONARY ENTRY:

The word corrode contains a root that means-

a)

destroy

b)

damage

c)

weaken

d)

gnaw

20.

Which information should be included in a summary of paragraph 2?

a)

Annie doubted that Father should have gone to California.

b)

Father's business is successful in San Francisco

c)

Annie knows which supplies Father sells to the miners

d)

Father's voyage was on an exceptionally large ship

21.

What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

a)

Traveling can become tiresome

b)

Appearance can be deceiving

c)

Expectations can become realities

d)

New experiences can be adventures

22.

Which event most effectively changes Annie's mind about leaving England?

a)

Realizing that she will soon see her father

b)

Talking to her best friend about moving away

c)

Seeing the ship she would be boarding

d)

Hearing that her father knows interesting people

23.

What makes Annie aware that other passengers are feeling ill?

a)

The six people gathered at the dinner table.

b)

The captain's order to send people below deck.

c)

The ship's constant lurching in the open sea

d)

The large pot of gingerroot tea in the galley

24.

Which two characters influenced Annie's comfort during the voyage?

Most Influence ​ ​ (a)  

Least Influence ​ ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
Mrs. Slate
Alice
The cook
The captain
25.

Which event is presented as the climax of the trip?

a)

The storm at Cape Horn

b)

The farewell to the Slates

c)

The stay in Rio de Janeiro

d)

The arrival in San Francisco

26.

Based on the "Register for a Summer of Stories" and "Cast Your Vote" sections, an important goal for the library is-

a)

increasing the number of book being read

b)

publishing more works by young poets

c)

recruiting students for annual contest

d)

monitoring the way the computers are used

27.

Which information should be included in a summary of the "Cast Your Vote" section?

a)

Four novels have been chosen as the books people can read and vote for in the Best Book of the Summer Contest.

b)

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.

c)

Because the event was popular last year, the library will vote to spnnsor a Best Book of the Summer Contest this year.

d)

Teens who read and vote on the for nominated books will be encouraged to discuss their favorite books at the Teen Book Club meeting.

28.

According to the flier, what must a teen do to receive prizes?

a)

Keep a summer reading log

b)

Attend one of the summer classes

c)

Learn how to use the library's computers

d)

Be one of the library's top five readers

29.

Which is the most likely reason poets are asked to register for the Poetry Session?

a)

To allow the library time to review their work

b)

To provide support to the readers at the event

c)

To let the library know how many readers will attend the event

d)

To collect the names of those who could bring refreshments

30.

Which part of the flier would be most useful for students doing research for a paper?

a)

Register for a Summer of Stories

b)

Teen Zone Resources

c)

Evenrts

d)

Eco Crafts with Jasleen

31.

Which THREE are rules or requirements for using the computers?

a)

Have a signed permission slip

b)

Wait behind people who arrive first

c)

Know which topic is to be researched

d)

Ask for help doing keywords searches

e)

Observe the stated time limit

32.

The author structured the flier to suggest that the library -

a)

has program to attract teen vistors

b)

provides services for people of all ages

c)

has fewer programs in the summer

d)

is an excellent place to do homework

33.

Readers who want to become professional writers would be most interested in knowing that the library-

a)

publishes original works in its newsletter

b)

provides tips for performing keyword searches

c)

sponsor a Best Book of the Summer Contest

d)

conducts the "Magazine and Book Art" class

34.

What does humility mean in paragraph 2?

a)

modesty

b)

fatigue

c)

novelty

d)

poise

35.

Cody's description of himself in paragraph 2 suggest that he is -

a)

appreciative

b)

friendly

c)

arrogant

d)

deceptive

36.

What does tranquil mean in paragraph 4?

a)

calm or peaceful

b)

difficult or challenging

c)

fascinating or intriguing

d)

zestful or energetic

37.

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?

a)

That Cody is not paying attention to how far he has run

b)

That Cody is unsure of his own abilities as a runner

c)

That Cody is unfamiliar with the park

d)

That Cody is not alone in the park

38.

The author establishes the setting in paragraph 7 through the use of -

a)

imagery

b)

symbolism

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

39.

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-

a)

soft, gentleness of the dew

b)

bright splendor of the sun

c)

cool temperature of the air

d)

rare beauty of the morning

40.

Cody decided to find his way back out of the park by-

a)

navigating a straight line out of the woods

b)

joining the other runners in the woods

c)

climbing up the slope to try to follow his own footsteps

d)

looking for the black dog that he saw when he began running

41.

Which sentence best describe the theme of the story?

a)

Actions speak louder than words

b)

The race is not over until someone reaches the finish line

c)

It's not whether you win or lose but how you play the game.

d)

It's better to give to receive.