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Morning EOG Practice Competition

Total questions: 116

Worksheet time: 3hrs 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
writing that attempts to convince the reader or listener to agree with a certain opinion or plan of action
a)
persuasion 
b)
inform
c)
entertain
d)
all of the above
2.
A piece of literature that is based very loosely on historical facts or is set in a time in the past.  The plot is often embellished, exaggerated, or has many story lines combined.
a)
Realistic fiction
b)
flashback
c)
science fiction
d)
historical fiction
3.
When something that you don't expect, an opposite outcome of what is expected
a)
Idiom
b)
conflict
c)
Irony
d)
none of the above
4.
When two words mean the same thing
a)
Alike
b)
Homonym
c)
synonym
d)
Antonym
5.
What order does the plot chart go
a)
Resolution, rising action, falling action, climax, exposition
b)
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
c)
resolution, rising action, climax, falling action, exposition
d)
Exposition, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution
6.
Words that have opposite meanings
a)
Homophone
b)
Contrast
c)
Antonym
d)
synonym
7.
the main character in the story
a)
protagonist
b)
antagonist 
c)
character
d)
none of the above
8.
the character that causes the conflict for the main character or protagonist 
a)
protagonist
b)
conflict
c)
antagonist
d)
opinion
9.
the reason a writer writes
a)
purpose
b)
persuade
c)
entertain
d)
author's purpose
10.
a historical account or biography written from personal
knowledge or special sources 
a)
sources 
b)
memoir
c)
stereotype
d)
none of the above
11.

What definition best describes characterization?

a)

The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character

b)

Use details to give the listener or reader a clear image of what you are trying to say

c)

Reference to something, someone, or an event

d)

An exaggeration of a person's ability

12.

An educated guess based on what you see in the text and what you already know (background knowledge) is called __________.

a)

infer

b)

predict

c)

summary

d)

interpret

13.

What does justify mean?

a)

investigate

b)

research

c)

to prove

d)

defend

14.

When you draw conclusions from your reading?

a)

An educated guess based on what you see in the text and what you already know (background knowledge)

b)

An educated guess based on what you see in the text and what you already know (background knowledge)

c)

Taking details from a text and piecing them together to make a judgment

d)

What something shows, why it matters, why it’s important

15.

Separate something into parts to understand how all of the parts make a whole; look closely at the information is defined as?

a)

Inspection

b)

analyze

c)

look closely

d)

stare

16.

The author’s attitude toward something is referred to as:

a)

tone

b)

proof

c)

theme

d)

happy

17.

Evaluate also means to?

a)

Focus on how two things could be improved

b)

Focus on how two things are different

c)

Focus on how two things are alike

d)

Determine the value or quality of given information

18.

When you summarize a story?

a)

explain every detail that happened in the story

b)

A general retelling of the story without all of the details

c)

give an alternate ending to the story

d)

have the character explain their point of view

19.

What is the best definition of dialogue?

a)

A conversation between characters

b)

A battle scene between characters

c)

A conversation between scenes

d)

A dance between two people

20.

What is a prediction?

a)

explaining the story

b)

evaluating the events

c)

being excited to read the next page

d)

Telling what you think will happen

21.

to be stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

a)

explicitly

b)

implicitly

22.

to quote text as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in scholarly work

a)

support

b)

infer

c)

analyze

d)

cite

23.
What does the first T stand for in TPCASTT?
a)
Theme
b)
Title
c)
Tone
d)
Thesis
24.
What does the C stand for in TPCASTT?
a)
Critique
b)
Connotation
c)
Catharsis
d)
Caricature
25.
What does the P stand for in TPCASTT?
a)
Protagonist
b)
Paraphrase
c)
Punctuation
d)
Point of View
26.
What does the A stand for in TPCASTT?
a)
Attitude
b)
Anaphora
c)
Anti-climax
d)
Atmosphere
27.
What does the S stand for in TPCASTT?
a)
Simile
b)
Synechdoche
c)
Sanity
d)
Shift
28.

What does the second T stand for in TPCASTT?

a)

Theme

b)

Tone

c)

Title

d)

Thesis

29.

"All the world is a stage." is what type of figurative language?

a)

cliche

b)

hyperbole

c)

metaphor

d)

simile

30.

"You hit the nail on the head." is an example of -

a)

personification

b)

hyperbole

c)

a metaphor

d)

an idiom

31.

This is an example of -

a)

a symbol

b)

an oxymoron

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

a cliche

32.

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

a)

He is a rock.

b)

You were as brave as a lion.

c)

There were a million people at the party.

d)

The lion had a cavernous mouth.

33.

In TPCASTT, what are you looking for when you look at connotation?

a)

Figurative language, imagery, and sound elements

b)

Figurative language only

c)

Nothing

34.

When we paraphrase EACH stanza, what should we focus on?

a)

Analyzing word choice

b)

Coming up with complete sentences about what is happening in each section

c)

Main idea of each stanza

d)

Just reading each section

35.

Why do we reanalyze the title of the poem?

a)

to help guide our thinking for coming up with a theme

b)

we don't this is a silly step

36.

A Theme needs to be:

a)

Universal, non-specific, and a life lesson

b)

Specific to the story.

c)

Not predictable

d)

A main idea

37.

True or False: The theme is the message of the story.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Plot refers to the...

a)

structure of a story.

b)

design of a story.

c)

illustrations in a story.

d)

author of a story.

39.
The _______________ is the turning point in the story and the moment of greatest suspense. It presents the conflict at its most intense and dramatic.
a)
climax
b)
exposition
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
40.
The __________________ shows the story's final outcome.
a)

resolution

b)

climax

c)

exposition

d)

rising action

41.

The exposition of a story will take place at the ________________.

a)

beginning

b)

middle

c)

end

42.
___________________ is the final stage in most plots. All the conflicts are resolved, and the reader sees the final outcome of all the events.
a)
exposition
b)
resolution
c)
climax
d)
rising action
43.

The _______________________ introduces obstacles that make the conflict more complicated. You might have heard this described as the stage where "the plot thickens". This is typically the longest part of the story.

a)

exposition

b)

climax

c)

rising action

d)

resolution

44.

The _____________________ reveals events that occur as a result of the story's climax.

a)

exposition

b)

rising action

c)

falling action

d)

climax

45.

Repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of the words.

a)

alliteration

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

idiom

d)

simile

46.
A word that imitates a sound, for example BUZZ and POP:
a)
Onomatopoeia
b)
Simile
c)
Metaphor
47.
Read the sentence and choose the onomatopoeia.
Mrs. Davis was sitting by her pond listening to the frogs croak.  
a)
croak
b)
Mrs. Davis
c)
frogs
d)
pond
48.
She was so pretty my eyes popped out!
a)
Onomatopia
b)
Simile
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Hiperbole
49.
Imagery is language that creates a picture.
a)
True
b)
False
50.

The candle flame danced in the dark.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

e)

Personification

51.

Thunder grumbled and raindrops reported for duty.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Alliteration

e)

Personification

52.

The author gives clues about the character through their speech, dress, actions, thoughts, and what other characters say about them.

a)

direct characterization

b)

indirect characterization

c)

flat character

d)

round character

53.

Define Protagonist

a)

The main charater, often "shy guy"

b)

The main charater, often the "bad guy"

c)

The main charater, often the "good guy"

d)

The main charater, often the "handsome guy"

54.

Define Analyze

a)

To place characters, situations, or ideas

b)

Examining parts to understand how they work

c)

To tell or write about something, giving it a clear image.

d)

To analyze the text , and plot

55.

Read the following and determine if the author used direct or indirect characterization.

"Alfie was a little weird - into sci-fi and comic books, but he was mature for his age and knowledgeable about many things."

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

56.

Anna volunteered to help Kylie cleaned her house. When Anna washed the mirrors, Kylie asked her if she used paper towels instead of newspapers. When Anna admitted that she had, Kylie asked her to redo them. Then, while Anna was sweeping, Kylie corrected her technique. "Don't just push the dirt around, Anna. SWEEP it," Kylie told Anna.


What character trait does Kylie demonstrate?

a)

Generous

b)

Caring

c)

Bossy

d)

Smart

57.

Corey came back from the bathroom and noticed that her rainbow pencil was missing. She looked around the room and saw that Beth was using a rainbow pencil. Corey started crying uncontrollably and ran out of the room.


What character trait does Corey demonstrate?

a)

Honest

b)

Kind

c)

Mature

d)

Emotional

58.

Kelvin found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman's ID card. Kelvin took the ID out of the wallet, walked to the woman's house, and returned the wallet to her.


What character trait does Kelvin demonstrate?

a)

Compassionate

b)

Intelligent

c)

Lazy

d)

Skilled

59.

Jonathan invited a bunch of friends over to his house. He then talked to them for hours about all the trophies he had won, his rare comic book collection, and how much money his dad makes. His friends did not enjoy their time at Jonathan's.


What character trait does Jonathan demonstrate?

a)

Rude

b)

Considerate

c)

Modest

d)

Intelligent

60.

Rocky's cousin brought him to a party. Rocky didn't know anyone at the party. Shortly after getting there, Rocky's cousin disappeared. Rocky made a lot of new friends at this party and had a great time.


What character trait does Rocky demonstrate?

a)

Rude

b)

Outgoing

c)

Supportive

d)

Honest

61.

What is first person point of view?

a)

a narrator outside the story tells the story

b)

the main character tells the story

c)

a narrator outside the story tells the story as if the narrator sees and knows everything

62.

Which pronouns are used for third person point of view?

a)

I, me, my, we, us, our

b)

You, your, yours

c)

he, her, it, them, they, hers, its, theirs, she, him

63.

What is the point of view of the following passage?


I ran as fast I could all the way home from school. Why did Mr. Hagen have to give us so much homework? I knew mom wouldn't let me go to the game if I didn't finish my homework.

a)

first person point of view

b)

third person limited point of view

c)

third person omniscient point of view

64.

What is the point of view of the following passage?


Caleb ran as fast he could all the way home from school. Caleb thought, Mr. Hagen had given the class a lot of homework. His mom wouldn't let him go to the game if he didn't finish his homework.

a)

first person point of view

b)

third person limited point of view

c)

third person omniscient point of view

65.

As you buckle your seat belt, safety instructions are broadcast over the in-flight system. A stewardess models the actions in sync with the broadcast. You turn to your right. An extremely rotund man is snoring. He looks like he is about to fall onto your shoulder. You look to your left. You see a man with a Mohawk is listening to loud punk music. You can hear it as though you were the one wearing headphones. You sigh and pull up your tray table as instructed.

a)

3rd Person Limited

b)

3rd Person Objective

c)

1st Person

d)

2nd Person

66.

The stars were burning brightly in the night sky. The evening breeze felt cool on my skin. It was the last night of summer break and I was calm, oddly calm. It's not that I was excited to go back to school. I wasn't. School is a lot of work for me. But I was excited to see my friends again, and I knew that she would be there.

a)

3rd Person Objective

b)

2nd Person

c)

1st Person

d)

3rd Person Limited

67.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

68.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

69.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

70.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

71.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

72.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

73.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

74.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

75.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

76.

a)
b)
c)
d)
77.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

78.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

79.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

80.



(a)  

81.



(a)  

82.



(a)  

83.



(a)  

84.



(a)  

85.

Harriet paid $349.65 for fruit trees. If each of the trees cost the same, what is the cost for one tree?

a)

$58.27

b)

$49.95

c)

$41.09

d)

$49.90

86.

It took 3.3 hours for Marianne to drive 178.2 miles. What was her average speed for the trip?

a)

54 miles per hour

b)

55 miles per hour

c)

59.3 miles per hour

d)

60 miles per hour

87.

Sixteen ounces of trail mix costs $3.20. What is the unit price?

a)

$0.02 per ounce

b)

$0.20 per ounce

c)

$0.16 per ounce

d)

$0.40 per ounce

88.

Jerome went on a hike. He climbed three-fourths of a mile in two thirds of an hour. What was his hiking speed in miles per hour?

a)

18\frac{1}{8} of a mile per hour

b)

1181\frac{1}{8} miles per hour

c)

89\frac{8}{9} of a mile per hour

d)

15121\frac{5}{12} miles per hour

89.

Willis drove 239.82 miles in 4.2 hours at a constant speed. How long would it take him to drive 445.38 miles at the same speed?

a)

4.2 hours

b)

7.8 hours

c)

7.2 hours

d)

57 hours

90.

You earn $40 shoveling off 5 sidewalks. You charge the same amount for each sidewalk. How much will you earn if you shovel 3 sidewalks?

a)

$16

b)

$20

c)

$24

d)

$36

91.

Temperatures were taken after every 10 minutes for 4 experiments. Which of these experiments have a proportional relationship?

a)

Experiment 1

b)

Experiment 2

c)

Experiment 3

d)

Experiment 4

92.

A scale model of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco Bay is built with a scale of 1 foot : 525 feet. If the main span of the bridge is 4, 200 feet long, what is the length of the main span in the model?

a)

10 feet

b)

3 feet

c)

6 feet

d)

8 feet

93.

Marie rode her bike 325 kilometers in 20 hours last month. Tamara rode her bike 255 kilometers in 15 hours last month. Are these speed rates proportional?

a)

No; Marie's rate is 16.25 kilometers per hour and Tamara's rate is 17 kilometers per hour.

b)

Yes; To find both speed rates, you need to divide distance by time.

c)

No; Marie's distance and time are greater than Tamara's distance and time.

d)

Yes; Their rates are almost the same.

94.

The data in the table represents a proportional relationship. What equation would represent this data accurately? 

a)

y=12xy=\frac{1}{2}x

b)

y=14xy=\frac{1}{4}x

c)

y=2xy=2x

d)

y=4xy=4x

95.

The data in the table represents a proportional relationship. What is the constant?

a)

k=14k=\frac{1}{4}

b)

k=9k=9

c)

k=8k=8

d)

k=4k=4

96.

Determine if the data shown in the graph below shows a proportional relationship. If so, determine the equation.

a)

Proportional; y=2xy=2x

b)

Proportional; y=12xy=\frac{1}{2}x

c)

Not Proportional

d)

There isn't enough information given

97.

Determine if the ratios 49\frac{4}{9}  and  3272\frac{32}{72} are proportional?

a)

Proportional

b)

Not proportional

98.

Which of the following is an equivalent ratio to  1260\frac{12}{60} ?

a)

23\frac{2}{3}  

b)

15\frac{1}{5}  

c)

45\frac{4}{5}  

d)

38\frac{3}{8}  

99.

Which of these has a lower unit price, then for 8 boxes of pasta for $15?

a)

3 boxes for $7

b)

10 boxes for $20

c)

5 boxes for $9

d)

12 boxes for $25

100.

The mass of a block of stone is 4,500 kg. If the block has a volume of   0.5m30.5m^3   What is its density?

Density = massvolumeDensity\ =\ \frac{mass}{volume}  

a)

2,250 kg / m3m^3  

b)

9,000 kg / m3m^3  

c)

4,500 kg / m3m^3  

d)

18,000 kg / m3m^3  

101.

A packing machine can pack 2,500 boxes in four hours. at what rate does the machine work?

a)

312 boxes per hour

b)

625 boxes per hour

c)

575 boxes per hour

d)

10,000 boxes per hour

102.

Which of the following graphs represents a proportional relationship?

a)

Graph A

b)

Graph B

c)

Graph C

d)

They are all proportional relationships.

103.

Which statement tells the story of the graph?

a)

A car slowed down to a stop.

b)

A car accelerated.

c)

A car maintained a constant speed.

d)

A car stopped and then started again.

104.

The graph shows the distance a boat is traveling over time. Does the boat travel at a constant speed or a variable speed? How fast is the boat traveling?

a)

Constant speed; 50 miles per hour

b)

Constant speed; 60 miles per hour

c)

Constant speed; 100 miles per hour

d)

Variable speed

105.

(23)2\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)^2  Solve

a)

46\frac{4}{6}  

b)

23\frac{2}{3}  

c)

49\frac{4}{9}  

106.

12.34 x 4.23


Based on the decimal rule, what's the correct answer?

a)

52.1982

b)

521.892

c)

5,218.92

d)

52,189.2

107.

3(3y - 4x)

a)

33y - 34x

b)

9y - 4x

c)

9y - 12x

d)

6y - 7x

108.

23x =14\frac{2}{3}x\ =\frac{1}{4}  

Can be solved by......  (Check all that may apply) 

a)

Dividing 1/4 on both sides

b)

Dividing 2/3 on both sides

c)

Multiplying 2/3 on both sides

d)

Multiplying 3/2 on both sides

e)

Multiplying 1/4 on both sides

109.

  Jamal is cutting a 4 1/2 ft  piece of wood into 1/3 foot long pieces. How many pieces that are EXACTLY 1/3 ft long with there be? 

a)

14

b)

14 1/2 

c)

14 1/3

110.

Kyra pays $600 per month in rent and $2 a day for each day, x, she uses the parking garage. Which equation best represents the amount of money, y, Kyra pays per month?

a)

600 + 2x = y

b)

600 - 2x = y

c)

600 + 2 + x = y

d)

2x - 600 = y

111.

Which statement is true?

a)

.09 < .009

b)

.4 > .3

c)

.05 < .049

112.

Becky runs more than 50 miles a week. She runs the same number of miles, x, each day.

a)

7x > 50

b)

7x < 50

c)

7x< 50\frac{7}{x}<\ 50

d)

7x> 50\frac{7}{x}>\ 50

113.

(52 − 42)2\left(5^2\ -\ 4^2\right)^2  

(a)  

114.

Gas costs $2.40 a gallon and you need 12.3 gallons of gas. What's the cost?

(a)  

115.

Whats the value of       32,538 ÷ 104Whats\ the\ value\ of\ \ \ \ \ \ \ 32,538\ \div\ 10^4  




(a)  

116.

Bill has 2 1/3 cups of sugar. A recipe requires 1/6 of a cup of sugar. How many times can Bill complete the recipe?

(a)  

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