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MATERI 8-13

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Judy and John are not American, ........... are Australian.

a)

You

b)

They

c)

We

d)

She

2.

Indefinite pronouns

3. Which of the following are not Indefinite pronouns

a)

Boy

b)

Any

c)

Anybody

d)

He

3.

Indefite pronoun

2. There is ----------- I like about this picture, it is nice!

(Pick a relevent Indefinite pronoun)

a)

something

b)

anything

4.

Cities founded around the turn of the eighteenth century, such as Williamsburg, Annapolis, and especially Philadelphia, were laid out on a regular grid with public squares, while cities laid out in the mid-seventeenth century, such as Boston, remain chaotic to this day.

From the passage, it can be inferred that ...

a)

Philadelphia is today laid out more regularly than either Williamsburg or Annapolis.

b)

Boston was not originally laid out according to a logical plan.

c)

Philadelphia, Williamsburg, and Annapolis were founded before Boston~

5.

Choose the stages to answer implied detail questions

a)

read-identify key words-scan-select-make an inference-eliminate

b)

read-identify key words-scan-make an inference-eliminate-select

c)

identify key words-scan-read-make an inference-eliminate-select

6.

All of the following lists are the common distractors in implied detail question, EXCEPT ....

a)

the inference will be supported by information in the passage but will not be stated

directly.

b)

a conclusion that is true but is not supported by the information in the

passage.

c)

information that contradicts the main idea or details of the passage.

d)

the exact wording from the passage.

7.

"Inference questions may refer to stated facts in a single

paragraph or information scattered throughout the entire

passage."

True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

8.

All of the following skills below are targeted in implied detail question, EXCEPT...

a)

understand ideas that are implied but not stated directly in the reading

b)

drawing conclusion from the text and our knowledge

c)

interpret the idea in the passage based on context clues.

d)

quickly scan the passage in order to find information that supports your

conclusion.

9.

The most common last name in the English-speaking world is Smith, which was taken from the job of working with metals. A silversmith, for example, is someone who works with metal silver. Historical records indicate that the use of this last name is at least 700 years old. Today, there are more than 3.3 million Smiths living in the United States and perhaps another million Smiths living in other English-speaking countries worldwide.


6. In England there are probably ...

a)

More Smiths than there are in the United States

b)

More than a million Smiths

c)

Fewer than a million Smiths

d)

No families with the name of Smith

10.

The most common last name in the English-speaking world is Smith, which was taken from the job of working with metals. A silversmith, for example, is someone who works with metal silver. Historical records indicate that the use of this last name is at least 700 years old. Today, there are more than 3.3 million Smiths living in the United States and perhaps another million Smiths living in other English-speaking countries worldwide.


5. Which of the following is implied about the Smith family name?

a)

It is definitely not more than 700 years old

b)

It existed 600 years old

c)

It did not exist 500 years ago

d)

It definitely was not in use 1.000 years ago

11.

The most common last name in the English-speaking world is Smith, which was taken from the job of working with metals. A silversmith, for example, is someone who works with metal silver. Historical records indicate that the use of this last name is at least 700 years old. Today, there are more than 3.3 million Smiths living in the United States and perhaps another million Smiths living in other English-speaking countries worldwide.


4. It can be inferred from the passage that family names ...

a)

Were always taken from the area where a family lived

b)

Were short names

c)

Had little or no meaning

d)

Could be taken from jobs

12.

The most common last name in the English-speaking world is Smith, which was taken from the job of working with metals. A silversmith, for example, is someone who works with metal silver. Historical records indicate that the use of this last name is at least 700 years old. Today, there are more than 3.3 million Smiths living in the United States and perhaps another million Smiths living in other English-speaking countries worldwide.


6. In England there are probably ...

a)

More Smiths than there are in the United States

b)

More than a million Smiths

c)

Fewer than a million Smiths

d)

No families with the name of Smith

13.

The most common last name in the English-speaking world is Smith, which was taken from the job of working with metals. A silversmith, for example, is someone who works with metal silver. Historical records indicate that the use of this last name is at least 700 years old. Today, there are more than 3.3 million Smiths living in the United States and perhaps another million Smiths living in other English-speaking countries worldwide.


5. Which of the following is implied about the Smith family name?

a)

It is definitely not more than 700 years old

b)

It existed 600 years old

c)

It did not exist 500 years ago

d)

It definitely was not in use 1.000 years ago

14.

The most common last name in the English-speaking world is Smith, which was taken from the job of working with metals. A silversmith, for example, is someone who works with metal silver. Historical records indicate that the use of this last name is at least 700 years old. Today, there are more than 3.3 million Smiths living in the United States and perhaps another million Smiths living in other English-speaking countries worldwide.


4. It can be inferred from the passage that family names ...

a)

Were always taken from the area where a family lived

b)

Were short names

c)

Had little or no meaning

d)

Could be taken from jobs

15.

The human heart is divided into four chambers, each of which serves its own function in the cycle of pumping blood. The atria are the thin-walled upper chambers that gather blood as it flows from the veins between heartbeats. The ventricles are the thick-walled lower chambers that receive blood from the atria and push it into the arteries with each contraction of the heart. The left atrium and ventricle work separately from those on the right. The role of the chambers on the right side of the heart is to receive oxygen-depleted blood from the body tissues and send it on to the lungs; the chambers on the left side of the heart then receive the oxygen-enriched blood from the lungs and send it back out to the body tissues.


The passage indicates that the ventricles

a)

have relatively thin walls

b)

send blood to the atria

c)

are above the atria

d)

force blood into the arteries

16.

Ice ages, those periods when ice covered extensive areas of the Earth, are known to have occurred at least six times. Past ice ages can be recognized from rock strata that show evidence of foreign materials deposited by moving walls of ice or melting glaciers. Ice ages can also be recognized from land formations that have been produced from moving walls of ice, such as U-shaped valleys, sculptured landscapes, and polished rock faces.


Which one the drawing that shows the type of valley mentioned in the passage that results from melting glaciers?.

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

The human heart is divided into four chambers, each of which serves its own function in the cycle of pumping blood. The atria are the thin-walled upper chambers that gather blood as it flows from the veins between heartbeats. The ventricles are the thick-walled lower chambers that receive blood from the atria and push it into the arteries with each contraction of the heart. The left atrium and ventricle work separately from those on the right. The role of the chambers on the right side of the heart is to receive oxygen-depleted blood from the body tissues and send it on to the lungs; the chambers on the left side of the heart then receive the oxygen-enriched blood from the lungs and send it back out to the body tissues.


According to the passage, when is blood pushed into the arteries from the ventricles?

a)

As the heart beats

b)

Between heartbeats

c)

Before each contraction of the heartbeat

d)

Before it is received by the atria

18.

The human heart is divided into four chambers, each of which serves its own function in the cycle of pumping blood. The atria are the thin-walled upper chambers that gather blood as it flows from the veins between heartbeats. The ventricles are the thick-walled lower chambers that receive blood from the atria and push it into the arteries with each contraction of the heart. The left atrium and ventricle work separately from those on the right. The role of the chambers on the right side of the heart is to receive oxygen-depleted blood from the body tissues and send it on to the lungs; the chambers on the left side of the heart then receive the oxygen-enriched blood from the lungs and send it back out to the body tissues.


The passage indicates that the ventricles

a)

have relatively thin walls

b)

send blood to the atria

c)

are above the atria

d)

force blood into the arteries

19.

Ice ages, those periods when ice covered extensive areas of the Earth, are known to have occurred at least six times. Past ice ages can be recognized from rock strata that show evidence of foreign materials deposited by moving walls of ice or melting glaciers. Ice ages can also be recognized from land formations that have been produced from moving walls of ice, such as U-shaped valleys, sculptured landscapes, and polished rock faces.


Which one the drawing that shows the type of valley mentioned in the passage that results from melting glaciers?.

a)
b)
c)
d)
20.

Ice ages, those periods when ice covered extensive areas of the Earth, are known to have occurred at least six times. Past ice ages can be recognized from rock strata that show evidence of foreign materials deposited by moving walls of ice or melting glaciers. Ice ages can also be recognized from land formations that have been produced from moving walls of ice, such as U-shaped valleys, sculptured landscapes, and polished rock faces.


According to the passage, what in the rock strata is a clue to geologists of a past ice age?

a)

Ice

b)

Melting glaciers

c)

U-shaped valleys

d)

Substances from other areas

21.

Ice ages, those periods when ice covered extensive areas of the Earth, are known to have occurred at least six times. Past ice ages can be recognized from rock strata that show evidence of foreign materials deposited by moving walls of ice or melting glaciers. Ice ages can also be recognized from land formations that have been produced from moving walls of ice, such as U-shaped valleys, sculptured landscapes, and polished rock faces.


According to the passage, what happens during ice age?

a)

Rock strata are recognized by geologists.

b)

Evidence of foreign materials is found.

c)

Ice covers large portion of the Earth’s surface.

d)

Ice melts six times.

22.

Ice ages, those periods when ice covered extensive areas of the Earth, are known to have occurred at least six times. Past ice ages can be recognized from rock strata that show evidence of foreign materials deposited by moving walls of ice or melting glaciers. Ice ages can also be recognized from land formations that have been produced from moving walls of ice, such as U-shaped valleys, sculptured landscapes, and polished rock faces.


According to the passage, what in the rock strata is a clue to geologists of a past ice age?

a)

Ice

b)

Melting glaciers

c)

U-shaped valleys

d)

Substances from other areas

23.

Ice ages, those periods when ice covered extensive areas of the Earth, are known to have occurred at least six times. Past ice ages can be recognized from rock strata that show evidence of foreign materials deposited by moving walls of ice or melting glaciers. Ice ages can also be recognized from land formations that have been produced from moving walls of ice, such as U-shaped valleys, sculptured landscapes, and polished rock faces.


According to the passage, what happens during ice age?

a)

Rock strata are recognized by geologists.

b)

Evidence of foreign materials is found.

c)

Ice covers large portion of the Earth’s surface.

d)

Ice melts six times.

24.

Which one is the verb of this sentence:

One crisp, sun-dappled morning, Eliza packed a small bag with some bread, cheese, and a flask of fresh water.

a)

sun-dappled

b)

packed

c)

with some bread

d)

flask of

25.

Which one is the verb in this sentence:

Temperature fluctuations are caused by the amount of solar energy received from the Sun and the Earth's rotation

a)

fluctuations

b)

are

c)

are caused

d)

received

26.

Which one is the verb of this sentence:

The ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict has persisted for decades, creating complex diplomatic challenges.

a)

The ongoing

b)

conflict

c)

has persisted

d)

creating

27.

which one is the verb of this sentence:

In many nations, legislation and policies have been enacted to promote gender equality.

a)

in many nations

b)

legislation and policies

c)

have been enacted

d)

to promote

28.

Which one is the verb the this sentence:

Cybersecurity professionals work tirelessly to defend computer systems against a multitude of threats, including malware, phishing attacks, and unauthorized breaches

a)

professionals

b)

work

c)

tirelessly

d)

to defend

29.

Which one is the verb of this sentence:

The keys to the car are inside the drawer, next to the letter opener.

a)

inside

b)

are

c)

to the car

d)

opener

30.

Which one is the verb of this sentence:

The group walked through the forest, across the bridge, and along the riverbank, eventually reaching the hidden waterfall.

a)

across

b)

walked

c)

reaching

d)

along

31.

Which one is the verb of this sentence:

Bill the traveller hiked up the steep mountain, reaching the summit after hours of climbing.

a)

traveller

b)

hiked

c)

reaching

d)

climbing

32.

Which one is the verb of this sentence:

The scared cat jumped over the fence before disappearing to the street.

a)

scared

b)

jumped

c)

disappearing

d)

over the fence

33.

Provide an example of a compound complex sentence.

a)

I took my umbrella with me and it was raining.

b)

I went for a walk and I didn't take my umbrella with me.

c)

I went for a walk and it was raining.

d)

Although it was raining, I went for a walk, and I took my umbrella with me.

34.

What is the definition of a compound complex sentence?

a)

A compound complex sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.

b)

A compound complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

c)

A compound complex sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

d)

A compound complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least three independent clauses and no dependent clauses.

35.

Give an example of a complex sentence.

a)

After I finish my homework, I will go to the movies.

b)

She went to the store.

c)

The cat is sleeping.

d)

I like pizza.

36.

What is the definition of a complex sentence?

a)

A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

b)

A complex sentence is a sentence that contains two independent clauses.

c)

A complex sentence is a sentence that contains only dependent clauses.

d)

A complex sentence is a sentence that contains no clauses.

37.

Case studies are target of much skepticism in the scientific community, ____ used extensively by numerous researchers.

a)

they are

b)

are

c)

yet they

d)

yet they are

38.

____ sucked groundwater from below, some parts of the city have begun to sink as much as ten inches annually.

a)

Pumps have

b)

As pumps have

c)

So pumps have

d)

With pumps

39.

Like Thomas Berger's fictional character Little Big Man, Lauderdale managed to find himself where ____ of important events took place.

a)

it was an extraordinary number

b)

there was an extraordinary number

c)

an extraordinary number

d)

an extraordinary number existed

40.

The prisoners were prevented from speaking to reporters because ____.

a)

not wanting the story in the papers

b)

the story in the papers the superintendent did not want

c)

the public to hear the story

d)

the superintendent did not want the story in the papers

41.

The president of the United States appoints the cabinet members, ____ appointments are subject to Senate approval.

a)

their

b)

with their

c)

because their

d)

but their

42.

The modern wind turbine works the...

a)

more efficient

b)

most efficient

c)

efficiently

d)

efficient

43.

He runs as … as molasses in January.

a)

slow

b)

slowest

c)

slower

d)

slowly

44.

I hope tomorrow will be … than today.

a)

best

b)

better

c)

good

d)

goodnest

45.

Rita can walk … than you think.

a)

more far

b)

further

c)

furthest

d)

far

46.
Identify the participle(s).
My mom cringes each time she hears the crashing cymbals and pounding drums coming from my bedroom.
a)
crashing
b)
pounding
c)
crashing, pounding
47.
Identify the participle(s).
William almost stepped on the snake hidden in the clump of monkey grass.
a)
stepped
b)
hidden
c)
stepped, hidden
48.
Identify the participle(s).
Braking too late, Judy hit the stopped car in front of her.
a)
Braking
b)
stopped
c)
Braking, stopped
49.
Identify the participle(s).
Enjoying her victory, Monica jumped around wildly and threw her arms up in celebration.
a)
Enjoying
b)
Enjoying, jumped
c)
Enjoying, threw
d)
Enjoying, jumped, threw
50.

Where is the dog?

a)

The dog under is desk the.

b)

The desk is under the dog.

c)

The dog is under the desk.

d)

The desk is the dog.

51.

The mouse is under the box.

a)
b)
c)
d)
52.

The green owl is ______ the box

a)

in

b)

on

c)

over

d)

under

53.

The owl is ______the box

a)

in

b)

on

c)

next to

d)

under

54.
Which sentence below is correctly punctuated?
a)
My sister, the tall one, is about to enter high school.
b)
My sister the tall one is about to enter high school.
c)
My sister, the tall one is about to enter high school.
d)
My sister the tall one, is about to enter high school.
55.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
We decided to eat at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.
b)
We decided to eat at, Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.
c)
We decided to eat at Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.
d)
We decided, to eat, at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.
56.
Which sentence below is correctly punctuated?
a)
My sister, the tall one, is about to enter high school.
b)
My sister the tall one is about to enter high school.
c)
My sister, the tall one is about to enter high school.
d)
My sister the tall one, is about to enter high school.
57.

Choose the appositive.

John, where are you moving? I am moving to the best state in America, Texas.

a)

John

b)

Texas

c)

no appositive

d)

,where are you moving?

58.

Which phrase in the following sentence is an appositive phrase?


He went to Little Saffron Hill, a dark and gloomy den.

a)

went to Little Saffrom Hill

b)

Little Saffrom Hill

c)

a dark and gloomy den