Reading #1
Writing #1
Writing #2
Reading From Chart
Reading #2
100
Which of the following best shows that Alex is creative? a) He attended college. b) He borrowed money. c) He started a mobile salon. d) He volunteered at a seniors’ residence
What is c, He started a mobile salon.
100
Choose the sentence that is written correctly. a) What time is it in Sao Paulo, Brazil! b) Put the wrapper in the recycling bin. c) I am so tired that I could sleep in class? d) Will the hockey game be over in an hour.
What is b, Put the wrapper in the recycling bin.
100
Which sentence does not belong in the following paragraph? a) sentence 2 b) sentence 3 c) sentence 4 d) sentence 5 (1) The Olympic games are represented by a flaming torch. (2) The torch is lit in Olympia, Greece, to honour the ancient origins of the games. (3) It travels through the participating countries, representing international harmony. (4) Twelve thousand torches were made for the 2010 Vancouver games. (5) The Olympic torch is a meaningful symbol.
What is c, sentence four.
100
What do the white numbers in the black circles on the world map represent? a) rank in soybean use b) rank in soybean production c) total area of soybean crops, in millions of hectares d) total soybeans produced annually, in millions of tonnes
What is b, rank in soybean production.
100
What does Byron’s “chortle” in paragraph 1 show about his reaction to the newspaper article? a) He thinks it is exciting. b) He thinks it is shocking. c) He thinks it is amusing. d) He thinks it is fascinating.
What is c, He thinks it is amusing.
200
How does Nat show that he prepared for his interview with Alex? a) by shaking hands with Alex b) by sharing his business plan c) by having his questions ready d) by volunteering at a seniors’ residence
What is C, by having his questions ready.
200
2. Which sentence is written correctly? a) Paige read about Kirkland Lake in the northern news. b) It described this mining community in the Northern part of the province. c) It is surrounded by several kettle lakes that were formed eons ago. d) Several gold mines are in the area, including Kirkland Lake Gold and queenston mining inc.
What is c, It is surrounded by several kettle lakes that were formed eons ago.
200
Choose the sentence that is written correctly. a) Our family likes to hike, swim and biking. b) The children like jumping, singing and dancing. c) The student likes drawing, painting and to sculpt. d) The athletes like to train, to practise and competing.
What is b, The children like jumping, singing and dancing.
200
How are the provinces organized in the “Hectares of Soybeans Grown” table? a) from east to west b) from west to east c) from largest to smallest d) from smallest to largest
200
What is indicated by the single quotation marks around “Oliver Square” in paragraph 6? a) a song title b) Byron’s words c) Rita’s sarcasm d) a proper place name
What is a, a song title.
300
The colon in paragraph 3 is used to: a) end a sentence. b) introduce a list. c) indicate a pause. d) highlight the next idea.
What is B, introduce a list.
300
Choose the best closing sentence. Although there are millions of Web sites, they are not created equal. A good Web site can be compared to an iceberg: only the tip of all the effort can be seen online. What cannot be seen are all the details and hours of planning that have led to its success. a) Any Web site needs an audience and fans to make it successful. b) Graphics and detailed content are necessary parts of any Web site. c) A Web site is a good way to find information for a research project. d) A good Web site combines online appeal and a well-organized structure.
What is d, A good Web site combines online appeal and a well-organized structure.
300
Choose the sentence that is written correctly. a) I was waiting Omar said. “In the cold!” b) “Wasn’t it hot outside” Oliver responded? c) “I was e-mailing,” Sara exclaimed,“for three hours!” d) “I went to a scary movie,” Maria said “At two o’clock.”
What is c, “I was e-mailing,” Sara exclaimed,“for three hours!”
300
Which two countries were most similar in their soybean production in 2000-2005? a) Italy and Indonesia b) Paraguay and India c) Canada and Bolivia d) China and Argentina
What is a, Italy and Indonesia.
300
Which headline would be best for the news report Byron is reading? a) Young Audience Rejects Poet b) Hit Song Celebrates Edmonton c) Hip Hop Artist Wins “Poem-Off” d) Hip Hop Poet Hopes to Open Minds
What is d, Hip Hop Poet Hopes to Open Minds.
400
What is the meaning of “aspiring” as used in paragraph 9? a mature b hopeful c friendly d struggling
What is B, hopeful.
400
What revision is needed to improve the organization of this paragraph? (1) Eons ago, a powerful meteor struck the Sudbury area. (2) Most meteors that crash into Earth weigh only about 100 grams. (3) They have little impact on Earth’s crust. (4) The one that landed near Sudbury was so large that it changed the bedrock. (5) Its impact created Canada’s largest nickel deposit. a) Break sentence 4 into two sentences b) Move sentence 1 to the end of the paragraph. c) Insert “However” at the beginning of sentence 4. d) Replace “a powerful meteor” in sentence 1 with “it.”
What is c, Insert “However” at the beginning of sentence 4.
400
4. Which of the following sentences needs revision? (1) The Tri-Town Snow Travellers is a snowmobile club in Ontario. (2) When the club was formed in 1968, it focuses on teaching safe driving on snowmachines. (3) Since then, it has raised money to purchase two snow groomers. (4) Now, club members maintain the snowmobile trails so that everyone can ride safely. a) sentence 1 b) sentence 2 c) sentence 3 d) sentence 4
What is b, sentence 2.
400
Which part of the selection best shows an “explosion” in soybean production in Canada? a) the world map b) the “Uses for Soybeans” text boxes c) the “Soybean Production in Canada” graph d) the “Most Valuable Cash Crops in Canada” graph
What is c, the “Soybean Production in Canada” graph.
400
What is the meaning of the phrase “must have ruffled a few feathers” as used in paragraph 10? a) Pemberton’s appointment must have encouraged people to become poets. b) People must have been pleased that Edmonton was maintaining a tradition. c) Some people must have considered Pemberton’s appointment unconventional. d) Pemberton’s appointment must have been celebrated by the hip hop community.
What is c, Some people must have considered Pemberton’s appointment unconventional.
500
The questions in paragraph 7 are a request for a) proof. b) a reason. c) permission. d) clarification.
What is D, clarification.
500
Choose the option that best combines all the information in the sentences below. Mikko and Paige were friends. Mikko and Paige had known each other since Grade 3. Mikko and Paige attended the same college. a) Mikko and Paige, who were friends, attended the same college since Grade 3. b) Mikko and Paige were friends known since Grade 3 and attended the same college. c) Mikko and Paige, friends who had known each other since Grade 3, attended the same college. d) Mikko and Paige attended the same college and had known each other and their friends since Grade 3.
What is c, Mikko and Paige, friends who had known each other since Grade 3, attended the same college.
500
Choose the best place to insert the following sentence. They were originally chew sticks made from twigs, feathers, bones and even porcupine quills. (1) The first toothbrush dates back over 3000 years. (2) In the 1700s, bristled toothbrushes began to appear. (3) Today, they come in all shapes, sizes and colours. (4) With so many choices, it is easy to have good dental hygiene. a) sentence one b)sentence two c)sentence three d) sentence four
What is a, sentence one.
500
Between which years did soybean production in Canada increase most significantly? a) 1961-1971 b) 1971-1981 c) 1981-1991 d) 1991-2001
What is d, 1991-2001.
500
Which event would be most appropriate for Pemberton to write about in his new position? a) the election of a new premier in Alberta b) the naming of a national park in Nova Scotia c) the signing of an international trade agreement in Ottawa d) the donation of a painting to the Art Gallery of Ontario
What is a, the election of a new premier in Alberta.
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