Reading Comprehension
The passage describes Betelgeuse’s unknown internal characteristics as the key reason for the difficulty in predicting its explosion. The star’s internal state is a mystery, hindering predictions. Understanding this is critical for precise predictions.
Why is it difficult to predict Betelgeuse’s explosion?
A) The star is too far to study.
B) The star’s internal characteristics are not well understood.
C) Methods used are too advanced.
D) The explosion already occurred.
What is B) The star’s internal characteristics are not well understood?
The passage about digital minimalism provides a neutral tone, presenting both benefits and drawbacks. It’s neither overly critical nor purely promotional. The goal is to inform readers.
What tone best describes the passage?
A) Critical
B)Sarcastic
C) Passionate
D) Neutral
D) Neutral
“Seeking a balanced relationship with technology” suggests:
A) Literal balance between devices.
B) A figurative effort to use tech more thoughtfully.
C) An exaggerated claim.
D) Technology should be avoided entirely.
B) A figurative effort to use tech more thoughtfully.
A passage claims screen time harms reading levels, but data shows no change in reading over time.
What’s the issue?
A) The claim is well-supported
B) The data supports a different argument
C) The passage fails to cite sources
D) The conclusion is exaggerated
B) The data supports a different argument
Revise the following for clarity: “Though he practiced every day. He failed the audition.”
“Though he practiced every day, he failed the audition.”
Nance and colleagues used acoustic waves to study Betelgeuse’s internal state but found it insufficient. This suggests the method needs further development. They concluded that the method couldn't reveal enough about the star.
What can be inferred about Nance's study?
A) Acoustic waves can predict Betelgeuse’s explosion.
B) The method needs more development.
C) Acoustic waves are the only way to study stars.
D) Nance’s findings were immediately accepted.
What is B) The method needs more development.
The passage offers both advantages and criticisms of digital minimalism. The author presents multiple viewpoints to show the movement’s complexity. This approach encourages readers to think critically about it.
Why does the author include both advantages and criticisms?
A) To persuade readers to adopt the lifestyle.
B)To prove critics are more important.
C) To demonstrate the debate around it.
D) To summarize the movement’s beliefs.
C)To demonstrate the debate around it.
“Gaining traction” in the passage is a figurative way to describe:
A) Technology becoming easier to use.
B)Critics growing louder.
C) The movement’s increasing popularity.
D) Technology having no impact.
C) The movement’s increasing popularity.
The author argues that a school program improved grades, but the data shows improvement before the program began.
What does this suggest?
A) The program was unnecessary
B) The improvement was unrelated to the program
C) The program caused the decline
D) Students didn’t participate
B) The improvement was unrelated to the program
Combine effectively: “The committee met. They discussed funding. No decision was made.”
“The committee met to discuss funding, but made no decision.”
The passage mentions both the uncertainty of Betelgeuse's explosion and Nance's findings. The overall tone is one of uncertainty about the star's future. There is a sense of skepticism toward predicting Betelgeuse’s fate.
What is the tone of the passage?
A) Optimistic
B)Enthusiastic
C) Skeptical
D) Irrelevant
What is C) skeptical ?
The author mentions "acquiring followers" as a sign that digital minimalism is gaining attention. This suggests that the movement is growing in influence. More people are adopting the lifestyle.
What does "acquiring followers" imply about digital minimalism?
A)The movement is gaining popularity.
B)The movement is losing interest.
C) It’s a niche idea.
D) The movement is irrelevant.
A)The movement is gaining popularity.
“An increasingly connected world” uses "connected" as a:
A) Literal connection.
B) Metaphor for technology’s reach.
C) Comparison to past limits.
D) Understatement.
B) Metaphor for technology’s reach.
Experimental Notes:
A scientist is testing the effectiveness of three different fertilizers on plant growth. The growth is measured in centimeters after 4 weeks. The results are summarized below:
Fertilizer A: Average growth = 20 cm
Fertilizer B: Average growth = 15 cm
Fertilizer C: Average growth = 18 cm
Which fertilizer showed the best results?
A) Fertilizer A
B) Fertilizer B
C) Fertilizer C
D) No fertilizer showed significant results.
A) Fertilizer A.
Choose the sentence that uses correct punctuation and structure:A) Because it was raining we stayed inside. B) We stayed inside, because it was raining. C) We stayed inside because it was raining. D) We stayed inside. Because it was raining.
C) We stayed inside because it was raining.
Astronomers predict Betelgeuse will explode, but the exact timing is uncertain. Nance and colleagues tried to use acoustic waves to study the star's internal state. They found this method insufficient for fixing its evolutionary state.
What does the second sentence do in the passage?
A) It describes a limitation of Nance's method.
B) It reports Nance’s findings.
C) It identifies the problem Nance attempted to solve.
D) It explains how others received Nance’s work.
C) It identifies the problem Nance attempted to solve
Digital minimalism is described as a lifestyle that encourages reducing technology use. The goal is to create a more intentional relationship with tech. This lifestyle counters constant connectivity.
What is the best word to fill in the blank?
A) Increase
B) Restriction
C) Random use
D) Expansion
B) Restriction
Question:
The phrase “digital minimalism continues to attract followers” is an example of:
A) Hyperbole
B) Personification
C) Metaphor
D) Understatement
B) Personification
A chart shows 70% of students prefer online learning. Which of these is best supported? A) All students dislike in-person classes. B) Most students favor online learning.
B) Most students favor online learning.
Which revision corrects the subject-verb agreement error? “The results of the study, including data from five states, has been compiled.”A) result…have B) results…have C) results…has D) result…has
B) results…have
The passage describes Betelgeuse's internal state as “largely unknown.” This phrase highlights the gap in knowledge about the star. It suggests that predicting the star's future is complicated.
What does "largely unknown" imply?
A) A lot is known about the star.
B) There is little certainty about the star’s structure.
C) The star’s internal characteristics are well understood.
D) Scientists no longer study Betelgeuse.
B) There is little certainty about the star’s structure
The author describes the criticisms digital minimalism faces as evidence that it is a controversial idea. This shows that there are different opinions on its effectiveness. The passage explores both sides.
What does the mention of criticisms suggest about the movement?
A) It is polarizing and debated.
B)It is universally accepted.
C) It is not effective.
D) It is irrelevant.
A) It is polarizing and debated.
The passage discusses how the constant use of technology leads to "fragmented attention," which refers to how people are increasingly distracted and unable to focus on tasks for long periods. This is a consequence of being constantly bombarded with notifications and switching between different tasks. As a result, individuals struggle to maintain sustained attention on any one activity.
What does "fragmented attention" refer to?
A) Maintaining focus without distractions.
B) Difficulty focusing due to distractions.
C) The ability to multitask effectively.
D) Effort to limit distractions.
B) Difficulty focusing due to distractions.
A bar graph shows reading scores by state, with NY highest and LA lowest. What conclusion is best supported?
Students in NY scored higher on average than students in LA.
Which sentence contains an error in verb tense consistency?
A) She walked to school and met her friend.
B) He sings beautifully and played the piano yesterday.
C) They study together after school.
D) I was reading and listening to music.
B) He sings beautifully and played the piano yesterday.