Summary
What is a good summary of paragraph 2?
A. Japanese and Chinese are the only people known to eat soy-based products.
B. Since soy products are beneficial for one's health, celebrities eat them very regularly.
C. Soy products contain isoflavone. This anti-cancer element can help reduce the risk of cancer.
D. Soy is rich in vitamins and minerals. It contains a lot of proteins, vitamins, and fiber.
C. Soy products contain isoflavone. This anti-cancer element can help reduce the risk of cancer.
The central conflict in this story is between
A. Patricia and nature.
B. Patricia and her father.
C. Patricia and Joe.
D. Patricia and herself.
A. Patricia and nature.
Which sentence is inconsistent with the informal tone of the passage?
A. Sometimes, you can just call up your best friend and spend a few hours watching movies in your
pj's.
B. Just put your favorite artist on replay till you feel better.
C. You could always talk to your dad or mom—you know they'll listen.
D. Remember that a person cannot single handedly fix every problem in his or her life at once.
D. Remember that a person cannot single handedly fix every problem in his or her life at once.
Passage 1- Paragraph 4 organizes ideas by
A. cause and effect.
B. chronological structure.
C. question and answer.
D. compare and contrast.
A. cause and effect.
Which of the following makes up a major theme of the passage?
A. comparison of the powers of the governors of New York and Delaware
B. comparison of the powers of the president of United States and the king of Great Britain
C. interpretation of the duties of the king of Great Britain
D. interpretation of the duties of the president of the United States
B. comparison of the powers of the president
What is a good summary of the above passage?
A. There is plenty of goodness in the aromatic ginger root. Apart from being used in cooking, it helps in relieving painful arthritis, stomach problems, and nausea.
B. Ginger is mainly used in South East Asian countries. Over the years, however, it has found its way into other tropical areas and into cuisines around the world.
C. Ginger root has several health benefits that have been discovered over the years. It helps relieve problems related to nausea, digestion, circulation, and arthritis.
D. Ginger can be used in its natural form as part of everyday cooking or it can be taken as a supplement. It also is a very aromatic root used to relieve arthritis.
C. Ginger root has several health benefits that have been discovered over the years. It helps relieve problems related to nausea, digestion, circulation, and arthritis.
Why did Patricia and her father abandon the boat?
A. because they forgot lifejackets
B. because they wanted to see the island
C. because the storm had damaged it
D. because the dockmaster told them to
C. because the storm had damaged it
The author's style of writing in the last paragraph can be described as
A. complex and difficult.
B. simple and straightforward.
C. flowery and descriptive.
D. formal and businesslike.
B. simple and straightforward.
Which of the following resulted from Isabel Briggs Myers joining her mother's work?
A. the idea for the creation of the book Psychological Types
B. the disproving of many theories about personalities
C. the development of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
D. the recognition of the spontaneous personality type
C. the development of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Passage #1:
The main purpose of the passage above is to
A. state that the president of the United States is elected by the people.
B. prove that the U.S. president is not an elected monarch.
C. state that the president of the United States has the power to influence a bill.
D. state the duties of the president of the United States..
B. prove that the U.S. president is not an elected monarch.
In a summary of paragraph 3, which of these facts would be most important?
A. Arab traders used overland trade routes; Venetian monopoly; trade route disruption led to the search for other trade routes
B. The extreme value of cinnamon; Arab and Venetian monopolies based in Alexandria; disruption by the Ottoman Empire
C. Venetian traders argued with Arab spice merchants over trade routes to Alexandria, which led to Europeans finding Asia
D. Alexandria trade with Venetian traders; disruptions by the Ottoman Empire led to Columbus discovering America
A. Arab traders used overland trade routes; Venetian monopoly; trade route disruption led to the search for other trade routes
Which of the following is developed in this story?
A. Patricia's relationship with Joe Banks
B. Patricia's relationship with her father
C. Patricia's ability to survive on the island
D. Patricia's desire to become a boat owner
B. Patricia's relationship with her father
Why does the author choose the words "as it crept in through the cracks, reaching out for them with hits icy, death-dealing fingers" to describe the winter cold?
A. to reveal how meager the living conditions are during the cold winter nights compared to the cabins
B. to illustrate the family's fear of the cold winter nights that is to come once it becomes dark outside
C. to highlight the unavoidable and destructive nature of cold winter nights to those living in poor conditions
D. to show that the family lives in constant fear of the presence that arrives during the cold winter nights
C. to highlight the unavoidable and destructive nature of cold winter nights to those living in poor conditions
Which of these is a rhetorical technique used in the story?
A. overstatement
B. sarcasm
C. repetition
D. understatement
C. repetition
The text above supports which of the following conclusions?
A. Lincoln believed the South fought for a just cause.
B. Fighting in the Civil war could have been avoided.
C. The South should be blamed for starting the war.
D. Slavery was the one of the main causes of the Civil War.
D. Slavery was the one of the main causes of the Civil War.
Which statement expresses an idea that would be most important to include in a summary of this
passage?
A. . . . it may surprise some people to learn that music can heal.
B. Anyone can become involved in music therapy.
C. . . . they will practice reading music, playing instruments, and singing.
D. Listening to music is a popular pastime.
B. Anyone can become involved in music therapy.
How does paragraph 9 influence the plot of the story?
A. It reveals that the storm is not as bad as was predicted.
B. It creates concern about the characters' welfare.
C. It proves that Patricia is a better sailor than Joe.
D. It shows Mr. Graynamore's real motivations for the trip.
B. It creates concern about the characters' welfare.
The last line of this selection helps to convey the narrator's tone, which is
A. plainspoken and simple.
B. objective and impersonal.
C. serious and personal.
D. humorous and light.
C. serious and personal.
assage 3: What is the effect of repetition in this story?
A. It reflects the incompetence of Jovita's boss.
B. It shows how Shrey tries to manage emotions.
C. It reveals the problem the mother is facing.
D. It shows that Jovita fails to keep her sister calm.
B. It shows how Shrey tries to manage emotions.
Read the following quote:
"With malice toward none; with charity for all... let us strive on to finish the work we are in... to bind up the nation's wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his
orphan..."
Which of the following best describes the meaning of this line from Lincoln's address?
A. It is a request for compassion towards the South following the war.
B. It is a statement passing judgement on the South for condoning slavery.
C. It is a comment on the suffering of the South during the war.
D. It is a memorial of the lives lost fighting for the Union cause.
A. It is a request for compassion towards the South following the war.
Which of these statements best summarizes this paragraph?
A. Table saws are versatile, allowing a variety of cuts, including ripping and crosscutting in materials of different thicknesses. It can also true up crooked boards, while improving safety.
B. Many tools are available to woodworkers, but their favorite is usually the table saw because it is easy and safe to use. You can make many different cuts and even cut wood at an angle.
C. Most woodworkers like to re-saw boards and true up crooked boards, and this is why they appreciate a good table saw. Also, you should wear some sort of eye protection when using one.
D. Table saws are the favorite tool of most woodworkers because you can see the blade above the cutting surface. They also like the fact that you can cut materials at many different angles.
A. Table saws are versatile, allowing a variety of cuts, including ripping and crosscutting in materials of different thicknesses. It can also true up crooked boards, while improving safety.
In this story, Malcolm experiences conflict when he
A. is beaten up by his brother for acting.
B. loses the chance to date Piama Krelboyne.
C. is replaced by his fellow actor, Dewey.
D. forgets his lines during the school play.
D. forgets his lines during the school play.
The overall tone the author uses to describe Mr. V.J. is
A. pessimistic.
B. gullible.
C. sentimental.
D. hypercritical.
C. sentimental.
Passage #4: Which text structure does Lincoln use in the conclusion of his Second Inaugural Address to inspire hope and unity?
A. Sequential order – Listing steps for rebuilding the nation.
B. Cause and effect – Explaining how forgiveness can lead to healing.
C. Problem and solution – Addressing division and offering reconciliation as a remedy.
D. Call to action – Encouraging the nation to work together for peace and justice.
D. Call to action – Encouraging the nation to work together for peace and justice.
Passage# 3: Which quote from the Preamble means that it is the government's job to keep the country safe?
A. "to form a more perfect Union"
B. "promote the general Welfare"
C. "secure the Blessings of Liberty"
D. "provide for the common defense"
D. "provide for the common defense"