Root Words
What root word means "hear"?
aud
16 Which quote from the text supports the development of the theme?
A “But the Department was abolished, and as the services of the two Officials were no longer needed, they were given their freedom.”
B “They looked at each other, and each noticed that the other was clad in nothing but his night shirt with his badge hanging around his neck.”
C “ ‘To be sure,’ rejoined the other Official. ‘I, too, must admit that I had imagined that our breakfast rolls came into the world just as they appear on the table.’ ”
D “In their glances gleamed an evil-boding fire, their teeth chattered and a dull groaning issued from their chests.”
C “ ‘To be sure,’ rejoined the other Official. ‘I, too, must admit that I had imagined that our breakfast rolls came into the world just as they appear on the table.’ ”
26 What does the word fashioned mean in paragraph 7?
A inhibited
B envisioned
C demolished
D formulated
D formulated
what root word means "speak"?
dic
17 Why does the author include the quote “With assurances of the highest esteem, I am your humble servant” in paragraph 2?
A to emphasize the theme, because the men serve one another food while on the island
B to establish the setting, because the men have to work as servants for a certain amount of time
C to highlight the characters, because each man desires to help the other get back home
D to create irony, because the men are unable to do any physical labor to survive
D to create irony, because the men are unable to do any physical labor to survive
28 What can be inferred from the sentence below in paragraph 8? “Edison’s technology so transformed the candlelit world that his lightbulb has stood for years as the iconic image of a new idea.”
A The lightbulb produces a significant amount of energy.
B The lightbulb represents any fresh and original concept.
C The lightbulb has come to represent hope.
D The lightbulb has replaced the candle.
B The lightbulb represents any fresh and original concept.
19 What can be inferred from the fact that both Officials returned “with empty hands” in paragraphs 16–21?
A They did not have the necessary skills to obtain anything to eat.
B The wild animals and fruit they saw were imaginary.
C They did not want to share a meal with each other. D They were unable to locate any food.
A They did not have the necessary skills to obtain anything to eat.
29 What is the effect of the metaphor in paragraph 13? “ ‘Sixty watts is the holy grail of the LED replacement game.’ ”
A It indicates just how far companies will go to win. B It signifies the ultimate goal of the energy companies.
C It shows what is no longer desirable in the energy industry.
D It marks the competitive nature of energy-related technology.
B It signifies the ultimate goal of the energy companies.
What root word means "roll"?
volve
21 What can be inferred from the last sentence of paragraph 45 in the text?
A The Officials are bewildered and in a dream-like state.
B The island where the Officials are located is close to Moscow.
C The island had previously been inhabited by another group of Officials.
D The Officials are still preoccupied with activities happening in the government.
D The Officials are still preoccupied with activities happening in the government.
30 What detail from the text supports the author’s claim that General Electric’s highefficiency LED bulb is an illumination breakthrough?
A “ ‘LEDs are basically chips you can use in your computer, and are temperature-sensitive.’ ”
B “Edison’s technology so transformed the candlelit world that his lightbulb has stood for years as the iconic image of a new idea.”
C “ ‘We think consumers want a lightbulb that looks like a lightbulb.’ ”
D “Lighting experts tout long-lasting, ultra-low-energy light-emitting diodes (LEDs)—first seen as indicator lights on appliances—as the remedy for virtually all of these issues.
D “Lighting experts tout long-lasting, ultra-low-energy light-emitting diodes (LEDs)—first seen as indicator lights on appliances—as the remedy for virtually all of these issues.
What root word means "pull / drag"?
tract
24 In what way does the interaction between the two Officials develop the theme of the text?
A It illustrates the ways in which bureaucracy fails the people of a country.
B It offers a commentary on the nature of people in society who fail to advance through education and training.
C It shows the ways in which accomplished men can lack basic knowledge about how the world around them functions.
D It highlights the differences in the approach to government in the modern world versus more traditional government.
C It shows the ways in which accomplished men can lack basic knowledge about how the world around them functions.
32 How did the author make the connection between Edison’s lightbulb and the high-efficiency lighting choices available today?
A by evaluating the current experts’ solution for most of the problematic issues with the incandescent lightbulb
B by contrasting the benefits of innovative lighting technology with the popularity of traditional lighting
C by outlining the development of technology that transformed the world’s lighting preferences from candles to LEDs
D by reporting on Osram Sylvania and Philips’s announcement of a breakthrough jet-engine technology to keep LED bulbs cool.
B by contrasting the benefits of innovative lighting technology with the popularity of traditional lighting