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100
I like sports very much. I decided to ENROLL in a swimming class. I paid fifty dollars. After that, I could use the pool as often as I wanted. I was also allowed to bring a guest. The context shows the capitalized word in the passage means: A) Join B) Learn C) Jump
A) Join
100
Ernie slouched against the school building and watched the students. So, these were the kids who went to his school, huh? They didn't look tough. They didn't look smart, either, he thought. They were carrying books. Pretty soon, he'd have to go in with them. They'd say, "Ernest Smith is with us today. He's new at our school, but I want you to make him feel welcome." Ha! He wasn't interested in being made to feel welcome. He was just interested in having everybody know he was tough. "Hey kid," he said, bumping into a short boy on purpose, "watch where you're going!" It is likely that: A) Ernie is a bully. B) Ernie likes to be introduced to new kids. C) Ernie is shy.
A) Ernie is a bully.
100
Grandfather used to ride a steamboat up the river. A big wheel in back turned to move the boat. The steamboat was the easiest way to get to the city. Hundreds of people rode it each week. EFFECT: Hundreds of people rode the steamboat each week. What was the CAUSE? A) A big wheel in back moved the boat. B) It was the easiest way to reach the city. C) Grandfather rode the boat to the city.
B) It was the easiest way to reach the city.
100
One lemon tree can grow as many as 3,000 lemons in one year. The lemon is related to the orange. However, the lemon tree is harder to grow. The lemon is used in more ways that most other fruits. About half the lemons in the world are grown in California. The Main Idea is: A) The lemon has many uses. B) Lemons grow in warm climates. C) Oranges and lemons can grow in the same place.
A) The lemon has many uses.
100
On the Fourth of July, Rosa went on a picnic with her family. They had their picnic in a park. Rosa and her family ate lots hamburgers and corn on the cob. At night, they stayed to watch the Fourth of July fireworks. WHAT did Rosa watch at night? A) TV B) fireworks C) a show
B) fireworks
200
I have three friends who went to camp for the summer. Last week I wrote a letter to each friend. This week, two of them RESPONDED, but I sill have not heard from the third one. The context shows the capitalized word in the passage means: A) Arrived B) Answered C) Began
B) Answered
200
"Grant, where is your homework?" asked the teacher. "Ummm. I was sick," said Grant. "But you were in school," said the teacher. "Ummm, yeah, but I got sick after school. That's why I didn't do my homework," said Grant. "But I saw you at the basketball game last night, Grant." said the teacher. "Umm, yeah," said Grant, "but I got sick after the game." "But you should have done your homework before the game, Grant. It's too late to do it after the game." It is likely that: A) The teacher feels sorry that Grant got sick B) The teacher is upset with Grant C) Grant is telling the truth
B) The teacher is upset with Grant
200
We were surprised when we woke up. During the night, it turned very cold and snow began to fall. Now everything outside was white. EFFECT: Everything was white. What was the CAUSE? A) We were surprised. B) We woke up in the night. C) It had snowed.
C) It had snowed.
200
George was glad he entered the bike race. His bike was all clean. He even polished the fenders and the handlebars. The tires were filled with the correct amount of air. The race was to be a five-mile ride through the park. George felt sure he would beat the other 24 riders. The Main Idea is: A) George wins the race. B) George loses the race. C) George enters the race.
C) George enters the race.
200
Betty, Bob, and Ben were in Mrs. Brown's class. Betty boasted that she could blow the biggest bubbles. Bob said that he began blowing bubbles when he was a baby and that he could beat Betty. Mrs. Brown had a bubble blowing contest in her class. Ben won. WHERE was the contest held? A) There was no contest. B) It was held in Mrs. Brown's class. C) It was held in the lunchroom.
B) It was held in Mrs. Brown's class.
300
It was a hot day. I let a few drops of water from the sink drip onto a paper towel. Then I put the MOIST paper towel on my face to cool my self off. The context shows the capitalized word in the passage means: A) Dry B) A little wet C) Very Wet
B) A little wet
300
"And what does your regular teacher have scheduled?" asked the substitute. "We're studying geography," said one boy, "and she's showing us a movie." "No, that's not true," said a girl. "We're supposed to take a test today." "No, no, no!" shouted other students. "We don't have a test. Mrs. Mantini was going to review with us today. She said she'd spend the day telling us what was going to be on the test." The substitute teacher pulled open a desk drawer. Inside was a lesson plan for the week. Today was Friday. What was written next to Friday? It said, in big, red letters. TEST. It is likely that: A) Some of the students want to confuse the substitute teacher B)The regular teacher had planned to show the students a movie on Friday C) The substitute teacher wants to go home
A) Some of the students want to confuse the substitute teacher
300
A camel is a desert animal. It has long legs and a hump on its back. The fatty hump stores water and food. The camel can go for a long time without drinking. EFFECT: The camel can go without drinking for a long time. What was the CAUSE? A) It has long legs that hold water. B) Water is stored in its hump. C) It lives in the dry desert.
B) Water is stored in its hump.
300
The hamster is an ideal pet. This tiny animal is related to the mouse and rat. A hamster weighs about one quarter of a pound and is about five to six inches long. Hamsters are clean. They can live in a small cage or pen. They eat vegetable scraps and grain. The Main Idea is: A) The hamster is a small rat. B) Hamsters are used for laboratory tests. C) The hamster is a popular pet.
C) The hamster is a popular pet.
300
On Mother's Day, Henry surprised his mother with a special breakfast. Henry prepared eggs, toast, orange juice and coffee. He served his mother breakfast in the kitchen. She was very surprised. WHEN did Henry make breakfast? A) on his mother's birthday B) on Mother's Day C) on Valentine's Day
B) on Mother's Day
400
I could see Neal and Jeffrey from a block away. They walked in my direction. As they APPROACHED, I could see from the looks on their faces that they were happy. The context shows the capitalized word in the passage means: A) Walked farther away B) Skipped C) Moved nearer
C) Moved nearer
400
Nick looked all around the locker room. Wow! Junior high school was really different from grade school! They didn't have locker rooms in grade school. Rows and rows of shiny red lockers filled the room. Nick walked up and down and looked around. After gym class, Nick opened his locker and threw in his gym clothes. He snapped the door closed and went to take a shower. Then he returned to the locker. But the locker wouldn't open. "Hey!" said Nick. "What gives? Why won't this locker open?" "You have to know the combination," said the kid next to him. "Don't you know it?" Uh-oh, thought Nick. I'm going to be late for my next class. It is likely that: A) The key to Nick's lock is inside the locker, with Nick's clothes B) Somebody has stolen Nick's clothes C) Nick does not know the combination to the lock
C) Nick does not know the combination to the lock
400
One summer, lightning hit that old tree. It burned the top of it. That is why the tree is all black. No leaves grow on it now. EFFECT: The tree is all black. What was the CAUSE? A) Lightning burned the tree. B) No leaves grow on the tree. C) The tree burned down last winter.
A) Lightning burned the tree.
400
Jane wants to be a world famous swimmer. She wants to go to the Olympics and win a gold medal. Jane knows that this means she will have to practice five to six hours every day until she goes to the Olympics. To help her be an even better swimmer, she has a coach watch her and see how she can swim faster. The Main Idea is: A) It takes much practice to be an outstanding swimmer. B) Jane has a swimming pool in her backyard. C) Jane has won a medal at the Olympics.
A) It takes much practice to be an outstanding swimmer.
400
John, Paul, George and Ringo were known as the Beatles. The Beatles became a famous singing group in the 1960s. They came from England but had fans all over the world. Many Beatles fans became very unhappy when the Beatles decided to break up their group. WHO were the Beatles? A) They were a dancing group. B) They were a singing group. C) They were a baseball team.
B) They were a singing group.
500
I visited my uncle's horse ranch. He takes good care of his horses. He brushes their manes and bodies until they are clean and sleek. The context shows the capitalized word in the passage means: A) Bumpy B) Messy C) Soft and smooth
C) Soft and smooth
500
Matthew was hot already, and it was only 7:30 in the morning. He was on his way to his first class of the day. It was July, and Matthew was going to summer school. Matthew would rather be swimming. He would even rather be working at a summer job. That way, he would not have to study in the heat. But things did not work out that way. Matthew had gotten married last year. That had changed his plans. Now he decided that he would finish school as soon as possible. Then he could get a really good job as soon as possible. It is likely that: A) You can finish college faster if you attend summer school, too. B) Matthew is not allowed to go to college now that he is married. C) Matthew is going to summer school because he takes off every winter.
A) You can finish college faster if you attend summer school, too.
500
Carolyn can't wait until it snows. She loves to ski. Every year she goes to the mountains and skis. Winter is her favorite time of year. CAUSE: Carolyn loves to ski. What was the EFFECT? A) Every summer she goes to the mountains. B) She hopes it doesn't snow. C) Winter is her favorite time of year.
C) Winter is her favorite time of year.
500
Every fall, each oak tree drops a great quantity of acorns. Acorns are the seeds for new oak trees. Not all acorns become oak trees. Actually, only a few are lucky enough to grow into trees. These lucky acorns find good soil and the right amount of sun and water. The Main Idea is: A) Acorns grow very slowly. B) All acorns become oak trees. C) An acorn must find the right place to grow.
C) An acorn must find the right place to grow.
500
Mr. Brown told his class, "Monday morning, I'm giving this class a spelling test come rain or shine." On Monday morning Jane came to class laughing. "Why are you so happy?" Mr. Brown asked Jane. "It's snowing," said Jane. WHAT kind of test was Mr. Brown giving? A) A math test. B) A spelling test. C) A history test.
B) A spelling test.