Fiction
April opened the escape hatch. She was afraid to jump, but she realized that the airship was sinking. She looked at Vince, who was strapping on his parachute. Vince locked eyes with her and then he realized the error in his conduct. "I'm sorry, April. That was ungentlemanly of me. Let me help you with yours." He proceeded to attach the other parachute to April's back. This made him feel a little better.
What is the point of view?
A First-person
B Third-person limited
C Third-person omniscient
C Third-person omniscient
A Online schooling is very common now. B Some people dislike it, and others enjoy it a lot. C Both sides have their reasons. D Online learning helped education. Many worries about getting sick disappeared. Giving classes in person was not possible during a pandemic. But other things can happen, making it easier to attend school online. Online learning has the advantage of fitting into one’s schedule. But there are some disadvantages. It involves more structure. Also, students miss peer interactions.
What is the author’s main claim?
A Online School has good and bad parts.
B Online School can help people.
C Online School has a better schedule.
D Online School should be improved.
A Online School has good and bad parts.
(27) Learning to master martial arts takes effort and dedication, but the benefits are large.
Rose would like to use a more precise word than large in sentence 27. Which word would be a more effective word to use in this sentence?
A heavy
B countless
C limited
D grand
B countless
(2) Where else would we have the opportunity to meet an astronaut or touch a rock from the moon.
What change should be made in sentence 2?
F Change opportunity to oppertunity
G Change touch to touching
H Change moon to Moon
J Change the period to a question mark
J Change the period to a question mark
My mom sighed but agreed. I stared at the empty chair at the table and started to reminisce about times with Becca as I finished my meal. I thought about the days when our biggest problems involved Olivia the doll.
What does the word reminisce mean in paragraph 11 of the story “Last Dance”?
F To remember past events
G To have doubts
H To judge someone’s actions
J To resolve an issue
F To remember past events
Alice becomes a guest at a "mad" tea party. The other guests are the March Hare, the Hatter, and a very tired Dormouse. The Dormouse falls asleep often. But he is woken up often by the March Hare and the Hatter. The characters give Alice many riddles and stories. The Hatter reveals that they have tea all day. This is because Time has punished him by forever standing still at 6 PM. This is tea time. Alice becomes frustrated and tired of being attacked with riddles. She leaves, claiming it was the craziest tea party she had ever attended.
Which detail from the passage best shows that the Hatter is unhappy?
A Alice becomes a guest at a "mad" tea party. The other guests are the March Hare, the Hatter, and a very tired Dormouse.
B The characters give Alice many riddles and stories.
C The Hatter reveals that they have tea all day.
D This is because Time has punished him by forever standing still at 6 PM. This is tea time.
B The characters give Alice many riddles and stories.
Allowing your dog to spend a week away from you to spend time with other dogs has many positive benefits. For example, socialization effects a dog's temperament. The more a dog is given time with other dogs, the better behaved it will be around you and your family.
What is the text structure?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Sequence
C. Problem and solution
D. Description
E. Cause and effect
E. Cause and effect
(15) Developing strong mental focus helps participants respond to an instructor’s commands and helps participants sense when to adjust their form. (16) Instructors teach students how to focus their energy so they can kick and punch with more power and accuracy. (17) Having strong mental focus helps students defeat their opponents during a match.
Which transition is the BEST transition to add at the beginning of sentence 16?
A Additionally
B As a result
C Later
D In other words
A Additionally
(8) “Surely someone at the restauront can show you how to properly twirl pizza dough.”
What change should be made in sentence 8?
A Change Surely to Similarly
B Change restauront to restaurant
C Change you to them
D Change properly to proper
B Change restauront to restaurant
Founded in 1869 by John James Sainsbury, Sainsbury’s is one of England’s oldest grocery chains. But its leaders have some modern ideas.
Read the dictionary entry for chain.
chain \ chān\ n 1. a bendable series of joined links 2. a bond, or anything that binds together 3. a series of events related by cause and effect 4. a group of businesses owned by one parent company
Which definition matches the meaning of chains as it is used in paragraph 1?
A Definition 1
B Definition 2
C Definition 3
D Definition 4
D Definition 4
"My dress is blue and white checked," said Dorothy, smoothing out the wrinkles in it. "It is kind of you to wear that," said Boq. "Blue is the color of the Munchkins, and white is the witch color. So we know you are a friendly witch.” Dorothy did not know what to say to this, for all the people seemed to think her a witch, and she knew very well she was only an ordinary little girl who had come by the chance of a cyclone into a strange land.
Which word best describes how Dorothy is feeling?
A unsure
B upset
C scared
D worried
A unsure
There are 12,000 different types of ants living today. Each one might have a different job in the ant colony. One job is food collection. Ants eat many types of food. Ants like the meat-eater ant eat meat. This can come from other dead animals. Many ants eat other foods like honey and fruits. Leafcutter ants actually "grow" their food. They do this by gathering leaves. They then cut them into pieces that grow fungus. The ants then harvest and eat this fungus.
Why did the author write the passage?
A to explain why ants collect food
B to show how smart ants are
C to share information about what ants eat
D to help understand how hard ants work
C to share information about what ants eat
(6) I know from experience that studying martial arts can help you improve your physical fitness. (7) I began taking karate at age seven when my parents insisted I get off the couch and “do something.” (8) At first it was difficult for me to complete the kicking, punching, and blocking drills in karate. (9) I practiced every week to get my heart pumping and at striking foam pads with my hands to help improve my technique. (10) My dedication paid off, and I eventually worked my way up to the rank of brown belt. (11) I love feeling healthier and knowing that I can defend myself if necessary.
Rose wants to add another detail to help support the ideas in the second paragraph (sentences 6–11). Which sentence should replace sentence 10 to accomplish this goal?
F There were very few kids my age who attend karate daily.
G My parents were happy that I made so many friends in karate class.
H I did not realize kids my age could earn such high ranks in a martial-arts class.
J I have become stronger, faster, and better coordinated than I was when I first started.
J I have become stronger, faster, and better coordinated than I was when I first started.
(8) “How about going to Tony’s pizzeria tonight?” suggested Mikayla’s dad with a grin.
What change should be made in sentence 8?
A Delete the quotation marks
B Change going to having gone
C Change Tony’s pizzeria to Tony’s Pizzeria
D Change with a grin to over a grin
C Change Tony’s pizzeria to Tony’s Pizzeria
Read this sentence from paragraph 5 of the story “Last Dance.”
Becca and I both started laughing and continued to dance as our anger crept out of the living room.
What is the most likely reason the author uses personification in this sentence?
F To suggest that the girls appreciate their dad’s suggestion
G To show that the girls have forgotten about their argument
H To highlight the bond the girls have with each other
J To emphasize the girls’ willingness to work together
G To show that the girls have forgotten about their argument
I would Journey along the scenic byways of the Rocky Mountains at sunrise Hike an unexplored trail at dawn and Breathe deeply, inhaling and exhaling slowly to enter into a meditative state To appreciate a peaceful state of being amongst the beauty of NATURE in Telluride, Colorado
What inference can be made about the author’s feelings toward nature?
A She feels it is amazing.
B She feels it will solve problems.
C She feels it is peaceful.
D She feels it will always be there.
C She feels it is peaceful.
Last summer, we opened the gates of Camp Doggy for the first time. This year, there are a few changes that we have decided to make because of issues that arose. Last year, a few dogs got their heads stuck in the fence and the fire department had to come to get them out. This year, we have different fencing that does not have the space for dogs to get their heads stuck.
What is the text structure?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Sequence
C. Problem and solution
D. Description
E. Cause and effect
C. Problem and solution
(18) In martial arts, they become better at self-discipline the longer people train. (19) They learn that self-discipline and determination are needed to advance in martial arts.
What is the BEST way to revise sentence 18 to make the meaning more clear?
F The people that become better at self-discipline, they train in martial arts longer.
G The people that train in martial arts become better at self-discipline longer.
H The longer people train, they become better at self-discipline in martial arts.
J The longer people train in martial arts, the better they become at self-discipline.
J The longer people train in martial arts, the better they become at self-discipline.
(3) Mikayla placed the dough on her right fist and then spins it into the air, trying to mimic the chef.
What change should be made in sentence 3?
A Insert a comma after fist
B Change then to than
C Change spins to spun
D Change it to them
C Change spins to spun
El Silbo has a history that reaches back for many generations. No one is certain of its origin. Some speculate that it began as a northern African language. Historians do know that the whistled language was used by the original inhabitants of the island.
Which phrase from paragraph 2 helps the reader understand the meaning of speculate?
F El Silbo has a history
G for many generations
H No one is certain
J the original inhabitants
H No one is certain
Ah, what was that? The shadow of a sound had come to those keen ears. The lioness raised her head, cocking it first upon one side and then the other, as with up-pricked ears she sought to catch the faintest repetition of that which had disturbed her. Her nose sniffed the air. There was but the suggestion of a breeze, but what there was moved toward her from the direction of the sound she had heard, and which she still heard in a slightly increasing volume that told her that whatever was making it was approaching her.
The setting creates a feeling of -
A uncertainty
B excitement
C warning
D danger
D danger
Do you enjoy standing outside on a warm summer day and feeling the warmth from the Sun on your skin? What about warming your hands on a frosty cold morning in front of a fire? You are feeling heat! The Sun provides us with light, but it also provides us with heat. Heat can be found in many different places. Anything that provides us with heat is a source of heat.
Which sentence from the text best states the main idea?
A You are feeling heat!
B The Sun provides us with light, but it also provides us with heat.
C Heat can be found in many different places.
D Anything that provides us with heat is a source of heat.
D Anything that provides us with heat is a source of heat.
(1) It’s no secret that kids our age enjoy spending time on a computer or a cell phone. (2) Health experts tell us that we need to exercise for at least an hour a day, but tearing ourselves away from our electronic devices can be hard. (3) Playing a team sport is one way to get this exercise, but not every kid wants to join a team. (4) For anyone who wants a fun, healthy way to exercise at his or her own pace, I have a suggestion: take a martial-arts class! (5) It’s truly a great way to get in shape and learn.
Which sentence should replace sentence 5 to provide a more effective claim at the end of the introductory paragraph?
A Learning and practicing self-defense can help improve your physical fitness, mental focus, self-discipline, and social skills.
B You might find that learning and practicing self-defense is more fun and rewarding than spending time using electronic devices.
C Health experts would probably agree that learning and practicing self-defense is a great way to get in shape and learn new skills.
D When you are learning and practicing self-defense, an hour a day does not seem like a lot of time to spend exercising.
A Learning and practicing self-defense can help improve your physical fitness, mental focus, self-discipline, and social skills.
(6) Mikayla’s parents surveyed the messy kitchen when they arrived home although they were surprised, they were not upset about her attempt to make pizza for dinner.
What is the correct way to write sentence 6?
F Mikayla’s parents surveyed the messy kitchen when they arrived home, althoughthey were surprised. They were not upset, about her attempt to make pizza for dinner.
G Mikayla’s parents surveyed the messy kitchen when they arrived home, although they were surprised, they were not upset about her attempt to make pizza for dinner.
H Mikayla’s parents surveyed the messy kitchen when they arrived home. Although they were surprised, they were not upset. About her attempt to make pizza for dinner.
J Mikayla’s parents surveyed the messy kitchen when they arrived home. Although they were surprised, they were not upset about her attempt to make pizza for dinner.
J Mikayla’s parents surveyed the messy kitchen when they arrived home. Although they were surprised, they were not upset about her attempt to make pizza for dinner.
14 The gap it left created a silence,
15 an emptiness, along the street:
16 the presence of the absence of the tree.
How does the author’s use of language in lines 14 through 16 contribute to the mood of the poem “The Tree”?
F By explaining that the speaker is surprised by feelings of disappointment
G By highlighting how the speaker is frustrated with the current situation
H By suggesting that the speaker is uncertain about what will happen next
J By showing that the speaker is experiencing a sense of abandonment
J By showing that the speaker is experiencing a sense of abandonment