Reading Comprehension
Individual stewards are using their Little Free Libraries in altruistic ways, too. Tina Sipula of Clare House, a food pantry in Bloomington, Illinois, does more than distribute groceries; she distributes books through an on-site Little Free Library. As she points out, homeless people don't have addresses which means they can't get public library cards. Linda Prout was helpful in bringing dozens of Little Free Libraries to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, and Lisa Heydlauff of Bihar, India, is working to bring a thousand Little Free Libraries to girls' schools in her country, filling them with books that teach business and entrepreneurial/leadership skills.
Based on the passage above, altruistic most likely means --
A. selfless
B. persistent
C. dignified
A. selfless
Which of the following is the definition of an “inference?”
A. Something that gets in the way of understanding
B. Something directly stated within a text
C. The denotation of a word
D. An educated guess
D. An educated guess
Which of the following sentences has no errors?
a. She must of gone to the library earl to get so much done.
b. She must have went to the library early to get so much done.
c. She must have gone to the library early to get so much done.
d. She must have gone to the Library early to get so much done.
c. She must have gone to the library early to get so much done.
Which of the following sentences is written with no errors?
a. "Have you chose your electives yet?" Ms. McGiver asked me.
b. "Have you chosen your electives yet?" Ms. McGiver asked me.
c. "Have you chosen you're electives yet?" Ms. McGiver asked me.
d. "Have you chosen your electives yet," Ms. McGiver asked me.
b. "Have you chosen your electives yet?" Ms. McGiver asked me.
Primary source documents are all of the following EXCEPT --
A. First hand accounts of someone's experience
B. Analysis of events
C. An original document that does not analyze other documents
D. Original research
B. Analysis of events
The author shows the appeal of Little Free Libraries by doing which of the following?
A. Providing support from researchers who have studied Little Free Libraries
B. Presenting opinions that contradict their own
C. Showing who uses Little Free Libraries
C. Showing who uses Little Free Libraries
Though they owe their spread largely to the Internet, Little Free Libraries often serve as a remedy to a world of Kindle downloads and data-driven algorithms. The little wooden boxes are refreshingly physical-and human. When you open the door, luck (and your neighbors' taste) dictates what you'll find. The selection of 20 or so books could contain a Russian novel, a motorcycle repair manual, a Scandinavian cookbook, or a field guide to birds.
From the paragraph above, the reader can infer that the author --
A. Enjoys reading books by authors from other countries
B. Appreciates the opportunity for discovery provided by Little Free Libraries
C. Understands the limitations of Little Free Libraries
B. Appreciates the opportunity for discovery provided by Little Free Libraries
Which of the following sentences is written with no errors?
a. "Who spilled juice in my car?" my brother shouted. "I just brought it here after it was cleaned."
b. Who spilled juice in my car?" my brother shouted. "I just brought it here after it was cleaned."
c. "Who spilled juice in my car!" my brother shouted. "I just brought it here after it was cleaned."
d. "Who spilled juice in my car?" my brother shouted "I just brought it here after it was cleaned."
a. "Who spilled juice in my car?" my brother shouted. "I just brought it here after it was cleaned."
Which of the following sentences is written with no errors?
a. The novel Nectar in a Sieve follows a family through their trials of poverty, famine and loss.
b. The novel Nectar in a Sieve follows a family through their trials of poverty, famine, and loss.
c. The novel Nectar in a Sieve follows a family through their trials of poverty, famine, and loss.
d. The novel Nectar in a Sieve follows a family through there trials of poverty, famine, and loss.
c. The novel Nectar in a Sieve follows a family through their trials of poverty, famine, and loss.
Secondary source documents are all of the following EXCEPT:
A. An analysis of primary sources or events
B. Interpretations of original documents
C. Sources created later by someone who did not participate in the event
D. Original materials
D. Original materials
As important as water conservation is, it is also very easy. A few simple habits can significantly reduce the water consumption of a household. One way to save water is to turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth. Also, don’t allow faucets to drip; one drip can waste a large amount of water over a short period of time. Baths require less water than showers, so by taking a bath instead of a shower, you can reduce the amount of water your home uses. In the kitchen, running a dishwasher when it is completely full, rather than half full, can save up to 20 gallons a day. These simple changes will save water and save money.
Which of the following is the main idea of the paragraph above?
A. Water conservation is important.
B. Consumers can save money by conserving water.
C. A few simple changes can save water in the home.
D. Baths take less water than showers.
C. A few simple changes can save water in the home.
The text structure that discusses what is specifically being described is --
A. Comparison
B. Description/Main Idea & Details
C. Cause and Effect
D. Problem and Solution
B. Description/Main Idea & Details
Which of the following sentences is written with no errors?
a. I've worked for two years delivering The Los Angeles Times.
b. I've worked for to years delivering The Los Angeles Times.
c. Ive worked for two years delivering The Los Angeles Times.
d. I've worked for two years delivering The Los Angeles Times.
d. I've worked for two years delivering The Los Angeles Times.
Which of the following sentences is written with no errors?
a. My grandpa bought newspapers for a nickel each during the Great Depression, then he'd sell them on the corner for ten cents apiece.
b. My grandpa buyed newspapers for a nickel each during the Great Depression, then he'd sell them on the corner for ten cents apiece.
c. My grandpa bought newspapers for a nickel each during the great Depression, then he'd sell them on the corner for ten cents apiece.
d. My grandpa bought newspapers for a nickel each during the Great Depression, then hed sell them on the corner for ten cents apiece.
a. My grandpa bought newspapers for a nickel each during the Great Depression, then he'd sell them on the corner for ten cents apiece.
Which of these is NOT an example of a primary source?
A. Original uniforms worn at a time in history
B. Diaries written at the time of an event
C. Film footage of a historical event
D. A poem about World War II from your classmate
D. A poem about World War II from your classmate
One the most popular musical instruments is the piano. In the traditional musical instrument classification system of string, woodwind, percussion and brass, the piano falls into two categories.It is considered a string instrument because the sound comes from the strings inside the piano. It is also considered a percussion instrument, since the player strikes the keyboard, which signals an internal hammer to strike the strings.
Which of the following is the main idea of the paragraph above?
A. The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.
B. The piano is a string instrument.
C. The piano is a popular instrument.
D. The strings of a piano makes the sound.
A. The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.
What type of source is this? A chapter in your world history textbook about the Ancient Greeks
A. Primary
B. Secondary
B. Secondary
Which of the following sentences is written with no errors?
a. Gandhi, an Indian man, believed in the Hindu religion.
b. Gandhi, an Indian man believed in the Hindu religion.
c. Gandhi, an Indian man, believed in the hindu religion.
d. Gandhi an Indian man, believed in the Hindu religion.
a. Gandhi, an Indian man, believed in the Hindu religion.
Which of the following sentences is written with no errors?
a. I caught it; however, I than dropped it.
b. I catched it; however, I then dropped it.
c. I caught it, however, I then dropped it.
d. I caught it; however, I then dropped it.
d. I caught it; however, I then dropped it.
Which of these is NOT an example of a secondary source?
A. Newspaper articles
B. Diary entry
C. Encyclopedia
D. Textbook
B. Diary entry
Read the following sentence:
“At that moment, standing in the children’s room of the library in Ravenna, Ohio, I realized that if there were still people writing such fresh and fragrant books, then maybe one day I could write some as well.”
Which of the following expresses a similar meaning to the sentence above?
A. When he saw the people of his community gathering around it like a neighborhood water cooler, exchanging conversation as well as books, he knew he wanted to take his simple idea farther.
B. “Little Free Libraries create neighborhood heroes,” says Bol.
C. When you open the door, serendipity (and your neighbor’s taste) dictates what you’ll find.
A. When he saw the people of his community gathering around it like a neighborhood water cooler, exchanging conversation as well as books, he knew he wanted to take his simple idea farther.
What type of source is this? A magazine article from 2011 titled “Mining in the Old West in the 1860’s-1890’s”
A. Primary
B. Secondary
B. Secondary
Which of the following sentences is written with no errors?
a. On November 3, 1998 your grandfather adopted Julius, the dog that he said saved his life.
b. On November 3, 1998, your grandfather adopted Julius, the dog that he said saved his life.
c. On November 3 1998, your grandfather adopted Julius, the dog that he said saved his life.
d. On November 3, 1998, your Grandfather adopted Julius, the dog that he said saved his life.
b. On November 3, 1998, your grandfather adopted Julius, the dog that he said saved his life.
Which of the following sentences is written with no errors?
a. Each of the girls was in their seat on time rather than late.
b. Each of the girls were in her seat on time rather than late.
c. Each of the girls was in her seat on time rather than late.
d. Each of the girls was in her seat on time rather then late.
c. Each of the girls was in her seat on time rather than late.
What type of source is this? A diary titled “Life in the Mines” from a miner named Lucky Noah who lived in Idaho in the 1870’s.
A. Primary
B. Secondary
A. Primary