Participial Adjectives
It's very ______ to meet new people.
A. excited
B. exciting
C. excite
A. exciting
Tariq wishes the cafeteria _____ healthier options during lunch.
A. offers
B. offer
C. offered
D. offering
C. offered
A: I really love hamburgers.
B. I don't want you ______ too many of them. It's too many calories.
A. not to eat
B. eat
C. to eat
C. to eat
After I make a right onto Wawona St. from South Union Rd., which side will the destination be on?
The right
Finally, it’s easy to meet people in my neighborhood. Neighbors are often sitting in front of their houses watching their children or just relaxing outside. _______________
Which sentence gives an example of what the writer likes about their neighborhood?
a. My bank is around the corner, and there is even a post office just a few blocks away.
b. My neighbors always say hello and ask me how I’m doing when I walk by.
c. People walk to and from the subway, even when it's quite late at night.
b. My neighbors always say hello and ask me how I’m doing when I walk by.
The students are _____ by their teacher’s positive feedback.
A. encourage
B. encouraging
C. encouraged
D. encourages
C. encouraged
I wish there _____ more quiet places to study in the library.
A. is
B. are
C. were
D. was
C. were
A: I always feel anxious before presentations
B: That’s normal. I encourage _____ with a friend first—it really helps.
A. you practice
B. to practice
C. you to practice
D. practice
C. you to practice
Which direction should I go from my starting point on Rt. 120?
A. Head north
B. Head east
C. Head south
D. Head west
D. Head west
What does it mean to make an inference?
A. To answer a question by using the exact words from the text
B. To make a random guess about what might happen
C. Using available information to make a logical guess
D. To summarize what the author says using key words.
C. Using available information to make a logical guess
The guests at the party seemed ______ by the music.
A. bored
B. boring
C. bore
D. bores
A. bored
A: It's hard to walk safely here. The traffic is nonstop! I know. I wish this neighborhood _____ pedestrian paths.
A. has
B. had
C. have
D. having
B. had
We're advising you and your family to lock the doors at night.
What is the main verb, object, and infinitive verb in this sentence?
A. verb: to lock, object: you and your family, infinitive: advising
B. verb: advising, object: you, infinitive: lock
C. verb: are advising, object: you and your family, infinitive: to lock
C. verb: are advising, object: you and your family, infinitive: to lock
After you turn right onto South Union Rd. from Rt. 120, which right turn should you take to reach the destination?
A. The first right
B. The second right
C. The third right
C. The third right
The librarian greets most visitors by name and asks how their families are doing.
What can you infer from this sentence?
A. The librarian works at a large university library.
B. The librarian knows many people in the community.
C. The librarian is new to the job.
D. The library is only open to students.
B. The librarian knows many people in the community.
He’s a very _____ person; he’s traveled to more than 140 countries and knows 8 different languages.
A. interest
B. insterests
C. interesting
D. interested
C. interesting
A: Our rent is so expensive.
B: I know. I wish we ______ afford a house and move out of this apartment.
A. can
B. could
C. will
D. would
B. could
Fill in the blank with the correct object pronoun.
A: What did you say to the neighbors?
B: I asked ____ to turn the music down.
A. them
B. her
C. us
D. me
A. them
Which is the correct destination if you are starting from the Sonora Conference Center?
Head west on Wawona St. until you reach Sonora Ave. Turn left. Continue straight for a quarter mile. Make a right onto Swan Dr. Go past Ridge Dr. The destination will be on your left.
A. Academy hall
B. Samson building
C. The end of Ridge Dr.
The Samson building
After launching its new product, the business began to thrive; the company opened two more offices, hired additional staff, and reported increased profits.
What does the word “thrive” most likely mean in this sentence?
A. To struggle with new challenges
B. To grow and succeed
C. To stay the same over time
D. To reduce its operations
B. To grow and succeed
She’s feeling _____ about her test.
A. worried
B. worrying
C. tired
D. tiring
A. worried
A: The vending machine is broken again. B: I know. I wish the school _____ fix it soon.
A. will
B. would
C. can
D. could
B. would
A: My roommate keeps leaving the oven on after cookin
B: That’s dangerous! Remind _____ forget next time.
A. her not
B. her not to
C. she doesn't
B. her not to
What are the nearest cross streets to the destination?
A. Walnut Ave. and Wawona St.
B. Wawona St. and Locust Ave.
C. Swan Dr. and Ridge Dr.
D. Swan Dr. and Walnut Ave.
B. Wawona St. and Locust Ave.
I live near Twelfth Avenue. It’s a very busy area, but that’s why I like it! It’s always full of people and feels safe. ________________ Also, there are always a lot of people going to the restaurants and bars.
Which sentence best provides an example of the supporting idea in the previous sentence?
a. My bank is around the corner, and there is even a post office just a few blocks away.
b. My neighbors always say hello and ask me how I’m doing when I walk by.
c. People walk to and from the subway, even when it's quite late at night.
C. People walk to and from the subway, even when it's quite late at night.