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100
The horse has contributed much to the history of man. Early man probably hunted the horse for food. About 2,000 B.C. man started using the horse for pulling wagons and plows. Not till about a thousand years later did people start to ride horses.
What is: A. The horse has served many purposes The Main Idea Is: A. The horse has served many purposes B. The horse was used mainly for transportation C. Horses were used by gods and warriors
100
One of these three sentences states an opinion. Which one is it? .
A. Popcorn is made from corn kernels. B. Hot buttered popcorn tastes great. C. Native Americans were the first to make popcorn.
100
Only the very best drivers can race cars. The cars move very fast. There is a chance of fire if a car crashes. Auto racing is one of the most dangerous sports.
EFFECT: Auto racing is dangerous. What is the CAUSE? A. The cars go fast and there is a chance of fire. B. Only the best drivers race cars. C. If a car crashes, the driver must jump out.
100
The police arrived and looked around the room. They asked me questions about the body of the man that was lying on the floor. The police said that he had been shot. They said that they would investigate until they found the cirminal. The word invistigate in the passage means: A. search B. hide C. cry
The word invistigate in the passage means: A. search B. hide C. cry
100
In London there's a company that makes miniature cars. These toy cars are so small they can fit into a box of matches. There are three kinds: a cement mixer, a dump truck, and a road roller. They call them "Matchox" cars. I asked my parents for the dump truck for my birthday. I'd like to have all three.
1. What does "miniature" mean? A. smaller that the real size B. larger than the real size C. the real size 2. Which car does the author want for his birthday? A. the cement mixer B. the dump truck C. the road roller
200
There are quite a few well known cities in the state of California. One of the most popular to tourist is San Francisco. This city is surrounded by water on three sides. There are many beautiful views of the water from the many hills in the city. The symbol of the city is the Golden Gate Bridge. The Main Idea Is: A. San Francisco is the largest city in California. B. San Francisco is a very old city. C. San Francisco is a popular tourist city.
What is C ~ San Francisco is a popular tourist city.
200
One of these three sentences states an opinion. Which one is it?
A. Our compny needs three cashiers. B. You need a high school education. You also need at least one year's work experience. C. You will like working for us.
200
King Richard was being held in prison. Cruel King John was running the country. Robin Hood wanted to raise money to get Richard out of prison. He and his men began stealing from the rich friends of King John. CAUSE: Robin Hood wanted to get Richard out of prison.
What was the EFFECT? A. He stole money from rich people. B. He ran the country with King John. C. He and King John stole some money.
200
My mother said that she wanted to wrap the leftover food in a plastic bag. She said that plastic bags are good for wrapping food because they are transparent. After you wrap, you can see what is in the package though the wrapping.
The word transparent in the passage means: A. clear B. glass C. clean
200
Yesterday I saw something very strange. It was a flying machine. The machine was built by two brothers. Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier. the machine was a 35-foot, 300- pound bag. The brothers made a smkey fire by burning straw. Then they floated the bag over the fire. The bag rose over a mile in the airs befor it came down.
1. What is the author telling us? A. about the size of the bag B. how the fire was made C.about a successful flying machine 2. How much did the bag weigh? A. 35 pounds B. 300 pounds C.350 pounds
300
Do your ever wish you could use a typewriter? A typewriter is a very handy macjine. It lets people record information faster that they could if they were writing it by hand. Typewritten material is easy to read. A good typist can type 100 words a minute.
The Main Idea is: A. Everyone should learn to type. B. A typewriter is very expensive. C. A typewriter is a helpful machine.
300
Get your tickets today. Do not wait until tomorrow. Soon there won't be a single seat left. This is the show of the year.
This story states: A. Fact B. Opinion
300
Jeff works for the railroad. He goes all over the country. He meets many people on the trains. He likes his job very much. EFFECT: Jeff rides trains all over the country.
What is the CAUSE? A. His job is in the country. B. He works for the railroad. C. He likes to meet people.
300
Many things we use around the house are adhesive. I used adhesive tape to wrap a present. The glue I used to fix a cup that I broke is also an adhesive. All the band-aids are too. If they weren't, they wouldn't stay on.
The word adhesive in the passage means: A. useful B. strong C. sticky
300
Between 1925 and 1940, Brazil produced two thirds of the world's coffee. Now, several years later, we have too much coffee for sale. To sell this coffee, prices have been lowered. Plantation owners can't get as much money for their coffee crop and can't pay all their workers. Many people in Brazil are now poor.
1. What does the word "produced" mean? A. showed B. to drink C. made 2. What is the main idea of this story? A. Not enough coffee is made. B. Too much coffee is produced in Brazil. C. People in Brazil make a lot of money.
400
The Pacific Ocean is the world's largest ocean. It covers about a third of the earth. The Pacific Ocean is also the deepest ocean. It touches the shores of 5 continents. Throughout the Pacific, there are thousands of islands.
The Main Idea is: A. Everyone should learn to type. B. A typewriter is very expensive. C. A typewriter is a helpful machine.
400
One of these three sentences states a fact. Which one is it?
A. Our potato chips have no atificial ingredients. B. They make a great party snack. C. Nobody can eat just one.
400
The fastest way to travel is by plane. If you have time, though, it is nice to go by boat. A boat trip is a real adventure. For this reason, many people like to travel by boat. CAUSE: A boat trip is a real adventure.
What is the EFFECT? A. You must have time to take a trip. B. A plane is much faster. C. Many people like boat trips.
400
No one had lived in the old house for many years. Wehn we walked in, it was very dark. The windowswere dirty and no light was able to penetrate.
The word penetrate in the passage mean: A. get out B. see C. get in
400
We are a family of peasants who work on the lord's manor. We all plant the same crops. We cannot change and plant new or different crops. We toss our seeds over the ground. Often, the seeds are eaten by birds. As a result, very few crops grow. We have very little to eat.
1. Which word describes the life of a peasant? A. powerful B. stubborn C. difficult 2. What does this story tell you about the peasant? A. Planting was not important. B. A better way of planting was needed. C. Peasants did not work hard.
500
Pirates were robbers who attacked and robbed ships. There are still a few priates in the world today, but most pirates lived between 1550 and 1850. Many pirate ships flew a black flag with a skull and crossbones on it. Pirates were interested in treasure and rarely hurt anyone.
The Main Idea Is: A. There are many pirates today. B. Pirates were robbers at sea. C. There were no lady pirates.
500
Leave the driving to us. It's the smartest thing to do. Isn't it about time you gave your car a rest, too? Go with us; go by bus.
This story states: A. Fact B. Opinion
500
We were suprised when we woke up. During the night, it turned very cold and snow began to fall. Now everything is white. EFFECT: Everything was white.
What was the CAUSE? A. We were surprised. B. We woke up in the night. C. It had snowed.
500
My friends came to visit me when I was sick. They brought me some bright flowers to cheers me up. They sat and talked to me and made me feel better. My friends are very considerate.
The word considerate in the passage means: A. thoughtful B. unpleasant C. fotgetful
500
We just came to the New World from England. We took only our necessities with us. My brother and I had to leave our toys behind. We don't mind. We've been making our own toys. I make dolls from corncobs. My brother uses dried cordkernels for game pieces. He also uses corncobs to make forts.
1. What is the main idea of this story? A. Corncobs make good dolls. B. Don't leave your toys in England. C. You can make your own toys. 2. What are dried corn kernels used for? A. dolls B. forts C. game pieces
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