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1.

Princess Penelope was head over heels for Prince Patrick. Prince Patrick is an example of _______________________.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

d)

onomatopoeia

2.

Prince Penelope was head over heels for Prince Patrick. Was head over heals is an example of ___________________.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

idiom

3.

Penelope sprinted like a cheetah all the way down to the royal dress shop to pick out the perfect dress. Sprinted like a cheetah is an example of _________________________________.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

alliteration

4.

Waiting to be chosen, each dress waited patiently. Waiting to be chosen is an example of ____________________________.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

personification

5.

Penelope thought the dress must be the color of Dorothy's slippers. The color of Dorothy's slippers is an example of ______________.

a)

metaphor

b)

hyperbole

c)

personification

d)

allusion

6.

At the ball, her dress swished as she passed the prince. Swished is an example of _____________________________.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

idiom

7.

As she searched through the racks, each dress seemed to shudder with excitement. Shudder is an example of ______.

a)

personification

b)

alliteration

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

idiom

8.

Penelope's eyes landed on the most beautiful dress ever made. The most beautiful dress ever made is an example of _______________________.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

personification

9.

The dress was a sparkling ruby as it reflected light from every angle. Was a sparkling ruby is an example of _____.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

personification

10.

When she turned around, she found his eyes fixed on hers like laser beans. Eyes fixed on her like laser beams

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

allusion

11.

What is onomatopoeia?

a)

Words that sound like sounds

b)

Two or more words that begin with the same sound

c)

Exaggeration

d)

Giving a thing the qualities of a person

12.

What is a simile?

a)

Comparing two unlike things

b)

Words that sound like sounds

c)

Comparing two things using like or as

d)

Exaggeration

13.

_____a figure of speech in which two a things are compared, NOT using like or as

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

14.

A figure of speech in which human characteristics are attributed to animals, plants, objects and ideas.
Example: The moon followed me through the night.

a)

Poetry

b)

Simile

c)

Personification

15.

What figurative language is the sentence below?
She is as pretty as a flower.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Alliteration

16.

Princess Penelope was head over heels for Prince Patrick. Prince Patrick is an example of _______________________.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

alliteration

d)

onomatopoeia

17.

Waiting to be chosen, each dress waited patiently. Waiting to be chosen is an example of ____________________________.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

personification

18.

Penelope's eyes landed on the most beautiful dress ever made. The most beautiful dress ever made is an example of _______________________.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

personification

19.

The dress was a sparkling ruby as it reflected light from every angle. Was a sparkling ruby is an example of _____.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

personification

20.

When she turned around, she found his eyes fixed on hers like laser beans. Eyes fixed on her like laser beams

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

hyperbole

d)

allusion

21.

Let's not fight anymore. We forget what happened and become friends again. As the saying goes.....

a)

let's bury the hatches

b)

don't cry over split milk

c)

look before you leap

d)

don't judge a book by its cover

22.

She is rich with a lot of money because she was....

a)

born with a silver spoon in her mouth.

b)

penny wise but pound foolish.

c)

born on a bed of roses.

d)

living in a glass houses.

23.

When the teacher left the class, the pupils started being noisy. As the saying goes, ___________

a)

union is strength.

b)

he who plays with fire gets burnt.

c)

when the cat's away, the mice will play.

d)

the pen is mightier than sword

24.

Even though we lost the match, it brought all the players closer. As the saying goes________.

a)

union is strength.

b)

the best things in life are free.

c)

every cloud has a silver lining.

d)

where there's a will there's a way

25.

Mike decided to solve his problem before it got worse. As the saying goes ______.

a)

a stitch in time saves nine.

b)

two wrongs don't make a right.

c)

you can't teach an old dog new tricks

d)

failure teaches success

26.

You better hurry up or you will miss the bus. As the saying goes_____.

a)

haste make waste

b)

time and tide wait for no man

c)

better late than never

d)

prevention is better than cure.

27.

If you want to improve your piano playing, you should practice often. As the saying goes______.

a)

knowledge is power

b)

necessity is the mother of invention.

c)

practice makes perfect.

d)

Rome was not built in a day

28.

I don't think you should go on this trip. I have a _____ that something bad will happen.

a)

out of the blue

b)

nest egg

c)

gut feeling

d)

dry run

29.

They ____ on the project because it was going nowhere.

a)

run out of steam

b)

turn a blind eye

c)

saved by the bell

d)

pulled the leg

30.

The children had a ______ at the amusement park.

a)

field day

b)

water under the bridge

c)

loose cannon

d)

nest egg

31.

The assistant was as busy as a bee when she was preparing the podium for the presidential address.

a)

SIMILE

b)

METAPHOR

c)

HYPERBOLE

32.

The afternoon is so bright that the sun would have to wear sunglasses.

a)

SIMILE

b)

METAPHOR

c)

IRONY

33.

You snore like a freight train.

a)

SIMILE

b)

METAPHOR

c)

IRONY

34.

The truck engine roared as it climbed the hill

a)

ONOMATOPOEIA

b)

IRONY

c)

LITOTES

35.

“Pretty ugly”

a)

ONOMATOPOEIA

b)

LITOTES

c)

OXYMORON

36.

Her cooking isn't terrible, exactly.

a)

IRONY

b)

LITOTES

c)

SYNECDOCHE

37.

The car stopped with a groaning complaint.

a)

SIMILE

b)

HYPERBOLE

c)

PERSONIFICATION

38.

“There’s enough food in the cupboard to feed an entire army!”

a)

IRONY

b)

PERSONIFICATION

c)

HYPERBOLE

39.

Marriage counselor divorcing third wife

a)

IRONY

b)

HYPERBOLE

c)

METAPHOR

40.

The warrior has a heart of stone.

a)

IRONY

b)

METAPHOR

c)

SIMILE

41.

Insert the correct form the of missing word.

I don't know if _______ going to make it to lunch or not.

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

42.

What part of speech is underlined?

I would hate for the food to go bad.

a)

verb

b)

pronoun

c)

adjective

d)

noun

43.

Select the correct form of the missing word.

I want _____ go with my friends.

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

44.

What part of speech is underlined?

The putrid smell of the cabbage made me nauseous.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

proper noun

45.

Select the proper form of the missing word.

She knew ________ was a solution to the problem.

a)

their

b)

there

c)

they're

46.

Select the correct form of the missing word.

She wants ______ cookie recipe.

a)

their

b)

there

c)

they're

47.

Select the correct form of the missing word.

I want to go to the park _____.

a)

to

b)

too

c)

two

48.

Select the correct form of the missing word.

We _______ planning on going to Six Flags.

a)

were

b)

we're

c)

where

49.

Select the correct form of the missing word.

I don't know __________ she ran off to after class.

a)

were

b)

where

c)

we're

50.

Select the correct form of the missing word.

I know _____ all excited to go to the play.

a)

were

b)

we're

c)

where

51.

What type of noun is underlined below?

Susanna left to go to St. Michaels for spring break.

a)

noun

b)

proper noun

c)

pronoun

52.

What type of noun is underlined?

I can't believe that he didn't text back.

a)

noun

b)

pronoun

c)

proper noun

53.

What change, if any, should be made in the underlined sentence?

She heard a noise behind her. She considers her options. But it was dark now.

a)

Change considers to considered

b)

Insert one after her

c)

Change options to opts

d)

No change should be made.

54.

What change, if any, should be made in the following sentence?

The Italian National Civil Protection agency has launched a program for a new breed of lifeguards - a canine rescue squad.

a)

Change agency to Agency

b)

Change has launched to have launched

c)

Insert a comma after program

d)

No change should be made

55.

What change, if any, should be made in the following sentence?

The "lifedog" usually wears a special red harness and towed a buoy that the swimmer can grab.

a)

Change wears to wear's

b)

Change towed to tows

c)

Change buoy to bouy

d)

No change should be made

56.

Select the correct description of the underlined word.

It was an American car that won the race on Saturday.

a)

proper noun

b)

proper adjective

c)

noun

d)

adjective

57.

Select the correct description of the underline word.

I can't believe that the library didn't have anywhere to sit today.

a)

noun

b)

adjective

c)

verb

d)

appositive

58.

Select the correct description of the underlined word.

She wouldn't have worn the sparkly ball gown even if her mother had begged.

a)

adjective

b)

noun

c)

verb

d)

appositive

59.

Select the correct description of the underlined word.

Where do you think she went?

a)

verb

b)

adjective

c)

noun

d)

appositive

60.

What is the correct list of pronouns that can be used in questions?

a)

Who, What, Which

b)

Who, Witch, Where

c)

When, What, Why

d)

Which, Why, When

61.

Cookie

a)

Verb

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

62.

Dumb

a)

Verb

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

63.

Pretty

a)

Verb

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

64.

Very

a)

Verb

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

65.

There

a)

Verb

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

66.

Are

a)

Verb

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

67.

The

a)

Conjunction

b)

Article

c)

Preposition

d)

Pronoun

68.

We

a)

Conjunction

b)

Article

c)

Preposition

d)

Pronoun

69.

But

a)

Conjunction

b)

Article

c)

Preposition

d)

Pronoun

70.

In

a)

Conjunction

b)

Article

c)

Preposition

d)

Pronoun

71.

Under

a)

Conjunction

b)

Article

c)

Preposition

d)

Pronoun

72.

And

a)

Conjunction

b)

Article

c)

Preposition

d)

Pronoun

73.

Who

a)

Conjunction

b)

Article

c)

Preposition

d)

Pronoun

74.

An

a)

Conjunction

b)

Article

c)

Preposition

d)

Pronoun

75.

Eat

a)

Verb

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

76.

Mrs. Shaw

a)

Verb

b)

Noun

c)

Adjective

d)

Adverb

77.

They attended the concert last weekend.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

conjunction

d)

adverb

e)

pronoun

78.

Several cats ran into Rob’s garage.

a)

conjunction

b)

noun

c)

article

d)

verb

e)

pronoun

79.

I wanted a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch yesterday.

a)

adverb

b)

A noun

c)

conjunction

d)

interjection

e)

article

80.

She was counting the ballots during social studies class.

a)

pronoun

b)

noun

c)

interjection

d)

adjective

e)

preposition

81.

Hey! That is my seat.

a)

verb

b)

preposition

c)

pronoun

d)

interjection

e)

article

82.

Her sister is the oldest member of the group.

a)

adjective

b)

verb

c)

adverb

d)

noun

e)

pronoun

83.

Are you sure of yourself?

a)

noun

b)

pronoun

c)

preposition

d)

interjection

e)

article

84.

The truck driver delivered the packages quickly.

a)

interjection

b)

adverb

c)

adjective

d)

verb

e)

noun

85.

Fast runners won all the awards at the track meet.

a)

verb

b)

adjective

c)

interjection

d)

preposition

e)

conjunction

86.

They slowly carried the couch down the stairs.

a)

noun

b)

article

c)

adverb

d)

adjective

e)

verb

87.

Hurray! Our team has finally scored a touchdown.

a)

noun

b)

interjection

c)

adjective

d)

verb

e)

article

88.

The ball rolled past the catcher and all the way back to the fence. Identify the VERB.

a)

rolled

b)

way

c)

Ball

d)

back

89.

My mother is very smart. Identify the NOUN.

a)

my

b)

mother

c)

is

d)

very

90.

The nervous student quickly stepped to the front of the classroom. Identify the ADVERB.

a)

nervous

b)

student

c)

stepped

d)

quickly

91.

Sal and Andy wrote a silly play that had us all laughing. Identify the PRONOUN.

a)

Sal/Andy

b)

play

c)

us

d)

laughing

92.

The magician performed one amazing trick after another. Identify the ADJECTIVE.

a)

magician

b)

performed

c)

trick

d)

amazing

93.

Oops! I did it again. Identify the INTERJECTION.

a)

I

b)

again

c)

Oops!

d)

it

94.

The old car barely made it to the next highway. Identify the PREPOSITION.

a)

car

b)

highway

c)

to

d)

it

95.

The dollar bill was torn, so the ATM machine didn't accept it. Identify the CONJUNCTION.

a)

accept

b)

dollar

c)

it

d)

so

96.

The broken printer needs to be replaced. Identify the ADJECTIVE.

a)

printer

b)

broken

c)

needs

d)

replaced

97.

One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay but there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida.

a)

Sam likes warm weather

b)

Sam doesn't like warm weather at all

c)

Sam hates warm water

d)

Sam likes cold weather

98.

One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay but there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida.

a)

His Spanish is very good

b)

He speaks Spanish very well

c)

He is Spanish

d)

He doesn't speak Spanish very well

99.

One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay but there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida.

a)

There's a lot to see and do in Mexico

b)

There aren't a lof of beautiful places in Mexico

c)

Mexico is a dirty place

d)

Tourists never come to Mexico

100.

One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay but there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida.

a)

Hotels are very cheap in Mexico

b)

The hotels aren't comfortable there

c)

Hotels are all poor in Mexico

d)

The hotels in Mexico are pretty expensive

101.

Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time.

We decided to go to the beach because ----.

a)

it was cheaper than going to the mountains

b)

the travel agent said that it was the cheapest

c)

of the hot weather in the mountains

d)

we wanted to spend time at the beach

102.

Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time.

The bus was the ---- way to travel

a)

best

b)

easiest

c)

cheapest

d)

slowest

103.

Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time.

Traveling by plane was ---- than by bus.

a)

more fun

b)

cheaper

c)

expensive

d)

faster

104.

Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time.

We ---- our vacation

a)

hated

b)

didn't like

c)

enjoyed

d)

regretted

105.

Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time.

We had very ---- weather during our vacation.

a)

good

b)

freezing

c)

terrible

d)

cold

106.

Dear Melissa,

I hope you are well. Guess what! I am having a big party next week at my house and I am inviting all my close friends. The theme of the party is going to be Harry Potter, so all must dress accordingly. You would make a great witch! I need to let everyone know by Wednesday since I am throwing the party next Saturday. Sam is going to decorate the house and my mother is going bake a cake and make lots of food. There is going to be music and dancing as well. John is going to be the DJ. You can stay over at my house. It’s going to be great! I hope to see you then.

Love,

Sarah

What kind of an organisation is it?

a)

It is a slumber party

b)

It is a costume party

c)

It is about making cake

d)

It is a dance party

107.

Dear Melissa,

I hope you are well. Guess what! I am having a big party next week at my house and I am inviting all my close friends. The theme of the party is going to be Harry Potter, so all must dress accordingly. You would make a great witch! I need to let everyone know by Wednesday since I am throwing the party next Saturday. Sam is going to decorate the house and my mother is going bake a cake and make lots of food. There is going to be music and dancing as well. John is going to be the DJ. You can stay over at my house. It’s going to be great! I hope to see you then.

Love,

Sarah

When is the party?

a)

It is a fancy dress party

b)

On Wednesday

c)

It is next Saturday

d)

There is going to be music and dancing

108.

Dear Melissa,

I hope you are well. Guess what! I am having a big party next week at my house and I am inviting all my close friends. The theme of the party is going to be Harry Potter, so all must dress accordingly. You would make a great witch! I need to let everyone know by Wednesday since I am throwing the party next Saturday. Sam is going to decorate the house and my mother is going bake a cake and make lots of food. There is going to be music and dancing as well. John is going to be the DJ. You can stay over at my house. It’s going to be great! I hope to see you then.

Love,

Sarah

Whose party is it?

a)

It is Sarah’s party

b)

It is Judy’s party

c)

It is Sarah’s mother’s party

d)

It is Harry Potter’s party

109.

Ryu : Hi Ken. Are you free tonight?

Ken: I think so. Why?

Ryu: Because there’s a new science-fiction movie at the theater. Would you like to see it?

Ken: No, thanks. I don’t like science-fictions.

Ryu: Oh... What about a comedy then? There’s one starring Adam Sandler.

Ken: I don’t know. I don’t really like his movies.

Ryu: What about a pop concert then?

Ken: Well, I am not into pop music.

Ryu: Oh, I understand now, it’s Thursday today and your favorite sitcom is on TV!

Ken: You know me very well RYU... You are welcome to watch it with me.

Ryu: That’s a great idea! Let’s meet at your place at 7:30 then!

Ken doesn’t want to go the movie theater with Ryu, because ----

a)

he wants to be alone

b)

he wants go to a soccer match

c)

he doesn’t like thrillers

d)

he doesn't want to miss his favorite TV show

110.

Ryu : Hi Ken. Are you free tonight?

Ken: I think so. Why?

Ryu: Because there’s a new science-fiction movie at the theater. Would you like to see it?

Ken: No, thanks. I don’t like science-fictions.

Ryu: Oh... What about a comedy then? There’s one starring Adam Sandler.

Ken: I don’t know. I don’t really like his movies.

Ryu: What about a pop concert then?

Ken: Well, I am not into pop music.

Ryu: Oh, I understand now, it’s Thursday today and your favorite sitcom is on TV!

Ken: You know me very well RYU... You are welcome to watch it with me.

Ryu: That’s a great idea! Let’s meet at your place at 7:30 then!

Ken's initial excuse not to go to the pop concert is that ----

a)

his favorite sitcom is on tonight

b)

he is very busy tonight

c)

he is fond of classical music

d)

he is not interested in pop music

111.

Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

It is pointed out in the reading that opera ----.

a)

has developed under the influence of musical theater

b)

is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestr

c)

is not a high-budget production

d)

is often performed in Europe

e)

is the most complex of all the performing arts

112.

Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

We can understand from the reading that ----

a)

people are captivated more by opera than musical theater

b)

drama in opera is more important than the music

c)

orchestras in operas can vary considerably in size

d)

musical theater relies above all on music

e)

there is argument over whether the music is important or the words in opera

113.

Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

It is stated in the reading that ----.

a)

acting and costumes are secondary to music in musical theater

b)

many people find musical theater more captivating than opera

c)

music in musical theater is not as important as it is in opera

d)

an opera requires a huge orchestra as well as a large choir

e)

opera doesn't have any properties in common with musical theater

114.

Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realize that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favor of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.

It is clear from the passage that dolphins ----.

a)

don't want to be with us as much as we want to be with them

b)

are proven to be less intelligent than once thought

c)

have a reputation for being friendly to humans

d)

are the most powerful creatures that live in the oceans

e)

are capable of learning a language and communicating with humans

115.

Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realize that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favor of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.

The fact that the writer of the passage thinks that we can kill dolphins more easily than they can kill us ----.

a)

means that they are better adapted to their environment than we are

b)

shows that dolphins have a very sophisticated form of communication

c)

proves that dolphins are not the most intelligent species at sea

d)

does not mean that we are superior to them

e)

proves that Dolphins have linguistic skills far beyond what we previously thought

116.

Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realize that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favor of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.

One can infer from the reading that ----

a)

dolphins are quite abundant in some areas of the world

b)

communication is the most fascinating aspect of the dolphins

c)

dolphins have skills that no other living creatures have such as the ability to think

d)

it is not usual for dolphins to communicate with each othe

e)

dolphins have some social traits that are similar to those of humans

117.

Direction: Read the text and then answer the questions

Ever since he was six years old, Nick had wanted to get a puppy. His parents always refused. They said he wasn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. “You have no idea how much work a puppy is,” Dad said. “You would have to housebreak the puppy, train the puppy to obey you, and groom it, too.”

“And then there’s taking the puppy to the vet, playing with it, and feeding it,” Mom added. “It’s not that I’m against having a puppy. But a puppy takes up a lot of time.”

Nick couldn’t think of a way that he could convince his parents that he was ready for a puppy. Then, he got an idea. “If I volunteer at the animal shelter,” he thought, “I’ll bet Mom and Dad will see that I’m ready to take care of a puppy!”

Which word tells a reader most about the text while previewing it?

a)

obey

b)

groom

c)

idea

d)

puppy

118.

What is the problem in the text?

a)

Nick’s parents think that he is not capable of taking care of a puppy

b)

Nick is allergic to puppies.

c)

Nick’s parents think that puppies are not a lot of work.

d)

Nick’s parents think that the family should get a puppy right away.

119.

A person who volunteers is someone who

a)

studies for tests.

b)

does no work at all.

c)

gets a raise.

d)

does work without being paid.

120.

Nick’s parents say he isn’t capable of taking care of a puppy. Which word or phrase means capable?

a)

interested

b)

angry about

c)

afraid of

d)

able to

121.

What does the phrase have no idea mean?

a)

do not understand

b)

can’t think

c)

ran out of ideas

d)

have an active imagination

122.

Nick wanted a puppy, so he decided to become a volunteer at the animal shelter. He was hoping to convince his parents that he was ready to take care of a puppy. He volunteered at the shelter twice each week, on Tuesdays after school and on Saturdays.

While he was there, Nick did several things. He walked the dogs and washed and brushed them. Grooming the long-haired dogs took a long time! He cleaned up the dogs’ kennels, too. He also played with the puppies to help get them used to people. Sometimes he gave them baths as well. Once in a while, Nick spent time with the kittens and cats, but he preferred working with the dogs. There was always plenty to do at the shelter, so Nick was never bored.

What does the first sentence tell about this text?

a)

This text is about volunteering at an animal shelter.

b)

This text is about taking shelter during a storm.

c)

This text is about adopting an animal.

d)

This text is about different animals.

123.

What detail does the author include to explain why Nick plays with the puppies?

a)

to help them learn to eat and drink

b)

so he can stop being afraid of dogs

c)

to help them get used to people

d)

so he can learn about the different breeds of dog

124.

To which word can the suffix –ing be added?

a)

also

b)

dogs

c)

care

d)

plenty

125.

What is a kennel?

a)

place for animals

b)

kind of food

c)

piece of clothing

d)

helper

126.

Which word means once in a while?

a)

often

b)

never

c)

occasionally

d)

daily

127.

Nick volunteered at the animal shelter for three months. He learned a great deal about raising puppies and training them. Every time he learned something new, he practiced it. He also told his parents about what he was learning. He wanted to persuade them that he could be trusted with a puppy of his own. One afternoon, Dad picked Nick up from volunteering and asked him how the day went.

“Oh, it went great,” Nick answered enthusiastically. “They even let me help introduce the dogs to people who want to adopt them!”

“That’s terrific!” Dad answered with a grin. “I’m so glad you’re getting this experience. You’ll need it for our new puppy!”

“We’re getting a puppy?” Nick practically shouted. “That’s awesome! I can’t wait!”

Which question would help readers monitor their reading and understand the text?

a)

Does Nick have a sister?

b)

What do cats eat?

c)

Will Nick get to have a puppy of his own?

d)

What is the weather outside?

128.

Why is Nick so interested in telling his parents what he is learning?

a)

He does not want to volunteer at the shelter.

b)

He wants to stay home from school.

c)

He wants to persuade them to volunteer at the shelter.

d)

He wants to persuade them that he can be trusted with a puppy.

129.

Which word from the text makes a new word by adding the prefix re–?

a)

grin

b)

about

c)

glad

d)

told

130.

Which is a synonym for convince?

a)

practice

b)

volunteer

c)

trust

d)

persuade

131.

Which word helps to explain Nick’s behavior and mood at the end of the text?

a)

learned

b)

persuade

c)

enthusiastic

d)

help

132.

When you go to sleep at night, you probably think that you are not doing much. Your body is in one place, your eyes are closed, and you don’t talk to people. But your body is doing more than you think it is! Scientists have used special, sophisticated machines to study the way people sleep. They have found that your brain is actually very busy when you sleep. There are several stages of sleep in a sleep cycle. You go through the sleep cycle multiple times each night. Your brain’s activity level is a little different in each stage. The final stage of the cycle is called rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. During REM, your eyes are moving even though you are asleep. That is how this stage got its name. Most of your dreams occur during REM sleep.

What is your brain doing while you are sleeping?

a)

It is not able to work.

b)

It is only a little busy.

c)

It is also asleep.

d)

It is very busy.

133.

When you go to sleep at night, you probably think that you are not doing much. Your body is in one place, your eyes are closed, and you don’t talk to people. But your body is doing more than you think it is! Scientists have used special, sophisticated machines to study the way people sleep. They have found that your brain is actually very busy when you sleep. There are several stages of sleep in a sleep cycle. You go through the sleep cycle multiple times each night. Your brain’s activity level is a little different in each stage. The final stage of the cycle is called rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. During REM, your eyes are moving even though you are asleep. That is how this stage got its name. Most of your dreams occur during REM sleep.

What is true about people during REM sleep?

a)

They dream.

b)

They are awake.

c)

They talk a lot.

d)

They feel sick

134.

When you go to sleep at night, you probably think that you are not doing much. Your body is in one place, your eyes are closed, and you don’t talk to people. But your body is doing more than you think it is! Scientists have used special, sophisticated machines to study the way people sleep. They have found that your brain is actually very busy when you sleep. There are several stages of sleep in a sleep cycle. You go through the sleep cycle multiple times each night. Your brain’s activity level is a little different in each stage. The final stage of the cycle is called rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. During REM, your eyes are moving even though you are asleep. That is how this stage got its name. Most of your dreams occur during REM sleep

How else could you say asleep?

a)

Slept

b)

Sleep

c)

Sleeping

d)

Sleepwalk

135.

When you go to sleep at night, you probably think that you are not doing much. Your body is in one place, your eyes are closed, and you don’t talk to people. But your body is doing more than you think it is! Scientists have used special, sophisticated machines to study the way people sleep. They have found that your brain is actually very busy when you sleep. There are several stages of sleep in a sleep cycle. You go through the sleep cycle multiple times each night. Your brain’s activity level is a little different in each stage. The final stage of the cycle is called rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. During REM, your eyes are moving even though you are asleep. That is how this stage got its name. Most of your dreams occur during REM sleep

Which is a synonym for occur?

a)

Run

b)

Sleep

c)

Happen

d)

Wake

136.

When you go to sleep at night, you probably think that you are not doing much. Your body is in one place, your eyes are closed, and you don’t talk to people. But your body is doing more than you think it is! Scientists have used special, sophisticated machines to study the way people sleep. They have found that your brain is actually very busy when you sleep. There are several stages of sleep in a sleep cycle. You go through the sleep cycle multiple times each night. Your brain’s activity level is a little different in each stage. The final stage of the cycle is called rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. During REM, your eyes are moving even though you are asleep. That is how this stage got its name. Most of your dreams occur during REM sleep

Which word describes the tone of this text?

a)

Informative

b)

Cautionary

c)

Funny

d)

Serious

137.

Do you ever remember your dreams? You may not remember what you dream, but you probably dream every night—almost everyone does. Why do you have dreams? Scientists disagree on exactly why you dream. Some say it is your brain’s way of processing things. You learn a lot and have a lot of things happen to you, so while you sleep, your brain processes that information. Dreaming might be the way your brain makes sense of what happens to you. Some say that dreams are the way your brain solves problems. Suppose you are upset about something. Dreams may be a way for your brain to help you feel better. People may not agree on why you dream. But everyone agrees that dreaming is very important. You need to dream so that your brain is ready for the next day

What is this text mostly about?

a)

How to fall asleep

b)

Where to find a good bed

c)

How many hours of sleep you need

d)

Dreams

138.

Do you ever remember your dreams? You may not remember what you dream, but you probably dream every night—almost everyone does. Why do you have dreams? Scientists disagree on exactly why you dream. Some say it is your brain’s way of processing things. You learn a lot and have a lot of things happen to you, so while you sleep, your brain processes that information. Dreaming might be the way your brain makes sense of what happens to you. Some say that dreams are the way your brain solves problems. Suppose you are upset about something. Dreams may be a way for your brain to help you feel better. People may not agree on why you dream. But everyone agrees that dreaming is very important. You need to dream so that your brain is ready for the next day

Which statement about dreams is not true?

a)

Nobody knows exactly why people dream.

b)

Only a few people dream.

c)

Dreaming is very important.

d)

There are several ideas about why people dream.

139.

Do you ever remember your dreams? You may not remember what you dream, but you probably dream every night—almost everyone does. Why do you have dreams? Scientists disagree on exactly why you dream. Some say it is your brain’s way of processing things. You learn a lot and have a lot of things happen to you, so while you sleep, your brain processes that information. Dreaming might be the way your brain makes sense of what happens to you. Some say that dreams are the way your brain solves problems. Suppose you are upset about something. Dreams may be a way for your brain to help you feel better. People may not agree on why you dream. But everyone agrees that dreaming is very important. You need to dream so that your brain is ready for the next day

What does the prefix dis– in the word disagree mean?

a)

Large

b)

Not

c)

Water

d)

With

140.

Do you ever remember your dreams? You may not remember what you dream, but you probably dream every night—almost everyone does. Why do you have dreams? Scientists disagree on exactly why you dream. Some say it is your brain’s way of processing things. You learn a lot and have a lot of things happen to you, so while you sleep, your brain processes that information. Dreaming might be the way your brain makes sense of what happens to you. Some say that dreams are the way your brain solves problems. Suppose you are upset about something. Dreams may be a way for your brain to help you feel better. People may not agree on why you dream. But everyone agrees that dreaming is very important. You need to dream so that your brain is ready for the next day

Which is an antonym of remember?

a)

Sleep

b)

Talk

c)

Forget

d)

Recall

141.

Do you ever remember your dreams? You may not remember what you dream, but you probably dream every night—almost everyone does. Why do you have dreams? Scientists disagree on exactly why you dream. Some say it is your brain’s way of processing things. You learn a lot and have a lot of things happen to you, so while you sleep, your brain processes that information. Dreaming might be the way your brain makes sense of what happens to you. Some say that dreams are the way your brain solves problems. Suppose you are upset about something. Dreams may be a way for your brain to help you feel better. People may not agree on why you dream. But everyone agrees that dreaming is very important. You need to dream so that your brain is ready for the next day

What do we process in the same way we process information?

a)

Problems

b)

Socks

c)

Products

d)

Paper

142.

Sleep is a very important part of staying healthy. When you are asleep, your brain uses that time to take care of itself. Some scientists think your brain sorts things out when you sleep and that it also replaces chemicals it needs. The rest of your body needs sleep, too. While you are sleeping, your body stays busy by using that time to heal itself. It also uses that time to build up your immune system, which is the system your body uses to fight off germs. Your body also uses your sleep time to build up muscles, bones, and tissues so that you can grow. Sleep helps you think clearly and stay in a better mood. That helps you to cope better with a busy day

What would be a good title for this text?

a)

How the Brain Helps You Learn

b)

Why Do We Sleep?

c)

Build Up Your Muscles!

d)

How Does the Immune System Work?

143.

Sleep is a very important part of staying healthy. When you are asleep, your brain uses that time to take care of itself. Some scientists think your brain sorts things out when you sleep and that it also replaces chemicals it needs. The rest of your body needs sleep, too. While you are sleeping, your body stays busy by using that time to heal itself. It also uses that time to build up your immune system, which is the system your body uses to fight off germs. Your body also uses your sleep time to build up muscles, bones, and tissues so that you can grow. Sleep helps you think clearly and stay in a better mood. That helps you to cope better with a busy day.

Which of these is not something your body does when you are asleep?

a)

Heals itself

b)

Builds up muscles, bones, and tissues

c)

Helps you feel full

d)

Builds up your immune system

144.

Sleep is a very important part of staying healthy. When you are asleep, your brain uses that time to take care of itself. Some scientists think your brain sorts things out when you sleep and that it also replaces chemicals it needs. The rest of your body needs sleep, too. While you are sleeping, your body stays busy by using that time to heal itself. It also uses that time to build up your immune system, which is the system your body uses to fight off germs. Your body also uses your sleep time to build up muscles, bones, and tissues so that you can grow. Sleep helps you think clearly and stay in a better mood. That helps you to cope better with a busy day.

Which system helps your body fight off germs?

a)

Tissue

b)

Chemical

c)

Sleep

d)

Immune

145.

Sleep is a very important part of staying healthy. When you are asleep, your brain uses that time to take care of itself. Some scientists think your brain sorts things out when you sleep and that it also replaces chemicals it needs. The rest of your body needs sleep, too. While you are sleeping, your body stays busy by using that time to heal itself. It also uses that time to build up your immune system, which is the system your body uses to fight off germs. Your body also uses your sleep time to build up muscles, bones, and tissues so that you can grow. Sleep helps you think clearly and stay in a better mood. That helps you to cope better with a busy day.

Which is a synonym for busy?

a)

Active

b)

Asleep

c)

Resting

d)

Absent

146.

Sleep is a very important part of staying healthy. When you are asleep, your brain uses that time to take care of itself. Some scientists think your brain sorts things out when you sleep and that it also replaces chemicals it needs. The rest of your body needs sleep, too. While you are sleeping, your body stays busy by using that time to heal itself. It also uses that time to build up your immune system, which is the system your body uses to fight off germs. Your body also uses your sleep time to build up muscles, bones, and tissues so that you can grow. Sleep helps you think clearly and stay in a better mood. That helps you to cope better with a busy day.

What does the phrase cope with mean?

a)

Manage

b)

Avoid

c)

Fear

d)

Desire

147.

How many hours of sleep do you get each night? What do you do to get sleepy? Write about your bedtime routine.

4 lines

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Total questions: 147

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