Text-Based
What is the theme of the passage below?
Tim hated his old baseball glove. He wanted to play with a new glove, but he didn't have any money, so he decided to steal it. But when Tim got caught stealing the glove, his parents said he couldn't play baseball all summer.
If you want something, you should work for it.
Read the dictionary-style definition below and answer the question.
Word: Bias
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: A tendency to favor one side, opinion, or group, often in an unfair way.
Which sentence shows an example of bias?
A) The article presents facts from both sides equally.
B) The writer only shares opinions supporting one team and ignores the other.
C) The study cites multiple sources for its conclusions.
B) The writer only shares opinions supporting one team and ignores the other.
How are subtitles used in "Hidden Figures"?
To summarize the upcoming section of text
To help readers predict what is about to happen
What does it mean to compare and contrast two characters in a story?
a) To explain how they are different only
b) To explain how they are alike only
c) To explain both how they are similar and different
d) To describe just one character
c) To explain both how they are similar and different
What is the impact of repetition in a speech?
How is the setting of "Hidden Figures" related to the theme?
Southern state, Jim Crow laws, more women working because men are at war, FDR introduces desegregation in the federal government
Which word is the best antonym of accurate?
A) Correct
B) Precise
C) Incorrect
Incorrect
What purpose does the beginning of a story or informational text provide?
To provide background information and context
When a question asks you to summarize a paragraph, what should your answer include?
a) All the details and examples
b) The main idea and key points in your own words
c) Your opinion about the paragraph
d) A list of vocabulary words
b) The main idea and key points in your own words
Identify the sentence with incorrect parallel structure:
a) She wants to dance, to sing, and to act in the school play.
b) He enjoys jogging, swimming, and biking on weekends.
c) They like to read novels, writing poetry, and to draw sketches.
d) We will pack our bags, book the tickets, and plan the itinerary.
c) They like to read novels, writing poetry, and to draw sketches.
Central claim of "I Have a Dream"
Equality requires continuous effort and commitment to justice.
Choose the word that best completes the sentence with the opposite meaning of the underlined word.
The scientist’s report was objective, meaning it was based on facts, not feelings or opinions.
A) Biased
B) Precise
C) Reliable
Biased
A story that starts with a problem, then shows how the characters try to solve it, and ends with the solution is organized using which text structure?
Problem solution
What does conventional mean in the context of literature or writing?
a) New and unusual
b) Traditional or usual
c) Confusing and unclear
d) Funny or entertaining
b) Traditional or usual
In a story, a fire station burns down while the firefighters are out responding to another emergency. Why is this an example of situational irony?
a) Because fire stations are supposed to be safe from fires
b) Because the fire station is close to the fire
c) Because firefighters are trained to prevent fires
d) Because it’s unexpected that a place meant to stop fires actually catches fire
d) Because it’s unexpected that a place meant to stop fires actually catches fire
Describe the sequence of events from the short story "The Censors"
1. Juan writes a letter to Mariana.
2. He takes a job as a censor.
3. He rises through the ranks.
4. He finds and censors his own letter.
The student’s explanation was concise and to the point, making it easy to understand.
What is a synonym for concise in this context?
a) Wordy
b) Brief
c) Confusing
d) Detailed
b) Brief
Which of the following best describes the organization of a passage that lists features of a new smartphone, such as its camera, battery life, and screen size?
Description
If a question asks you to evaluate a character’s decision in a story, what are you being asked to do?
a) Describe the character’s emotions
b) Judge how good or bad the decision was and explain why
c) Retell what happened before the decision
d) Write a different ending
b) Judge how good or bad the decision was and explain why
In a play, the audience knows that a character’s closest friend is secretly planning to betray them, but the character remains unaware. This is an example of:
a) Situational irony
b) Verbal irony
c) Dramatic irony
d) Cosmic irony
c) Dramatic irony
What were some other names for working women that were mentioned in "Hidden Figures"?
Computers
Subprofessionals
The ancient castle was dilapidated after years of neglect.
Which word means the opposite of dilapidated?
a) Crumbling
b) Ruined
c) Restored
d) Borrowed
c) Restored
Read the following subheadings from a text:
What can you infer is the central claim of this text?
Recycling is important and you can take simple steps to practicing it
What does the word analyze mean when used in a test question?
a) To give a short summary
b) To examine closely and explain parts
c) To agree with an idea
d) To list facts
b) To examine closely and explain parts
Why do speakers often use parallel structure in their speeches?
a) To make the speech longer
b) To confuse the audience
c) To make ideas clearer and more memorable
d) To use more complex vocabulary
c) To make ideas clearer and more memorable