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100
The signing of the treaty was a momentous occasion, marked by state dinners and public celebrations. Which of the following would most appropriately be described as momentous, based on the way the word is used in the sentence? A. the release of an action movie B. the birth of a litter of kittens C. the invention of the electric lightbulb D. the opening of a new coffee shop
C. the invention of the electric lightbulb
100
Which prepositional phrase is used, or placed, correctly in the sentence? A. The car belongs to me with the dented fender and missing grill. B. The boy beyond the horizon saw the storm approaching. C. The dog with the floppy ears bit the man. D. The surfboard belongs to me under the house.
C. The dog with the floppy ears bit the man.
100
Read this stanza from a poem. Then, answer the questions. The River calmly flows, Through shining banks, through lonely glen, Where the owl shrieks, though ne’er the cheer of men Has stirred its mute repose; Still if you should walk there, you would go there again. From the context, what do you conclude is the probable meaning of glen in the poem? A. a type of tree B. a small stream C. a narrow valley D. a farmer’s house
C. a narrow valley
100
When a project team has to make a decision regarding production, which of the following would not be the most effective strategy to implement? A. The team members should each make their recommendations to the leader, and the leader should make the final decision. B. Each team member could make his or her recommendation and the team could follow the consensus of the group. C. The team leader should make the production decision regardless of the team members' input. D. After all members make their recommendations, the team could vote on a direction and then the majority rules.
C. The team leader should make the production decision regardless of the team members' input.
100
Read the following thesis statement: Although remembered by many as a vicious rabble-rouser, Senator Joseph McCarthy's approach to the Communist "witch hunts" in the early 1950s was effective, thorough, and successful in its execution. What would likely be the focus of the research paper with this thesis statement? A. Joseph McCarthy's shortcomings as a senator B. the attacks on actors issued by Joseph McCarthy C. the American public's opinion of Joseph McCarthy D. Joseph McCarthy's approach to dealing with Communism
D. Joseph McCarthy's approach to dealing with Communism
200
flight [flahyt] n. 1. The act of running away. 2. The act of flying. 3. Swift progression or movement. 4. A number of things flying through the air together. 5. The course taken or distance covered by a flying object. The dictionary entry lists four of the possible definitions for flight. Which definition matches the word's meaning in the sentence below? The swallow swooped over the grass in a zigzag flight, catching unsuspecting insects for its dinner. A. definition 2 B. definition 3 C. definition 4 D. definition 5
D. definition 5
200
What is the meaning of the underlined word below? Diane was praised for her high grades; however, her sister was reprimanded for nearly failing social studies. A. demanded B. scolded C. reminded D. praised
B. scolded
200
Continuously lavish praise on your puppy when he completes the task correctly. Positive reinforcement is essential; negative reinforcement such as spanking and yelling only results in the puppy learning to fear you and makes him shy away from you. Puppies revel in higher pitches in your voice and displays of excitement such as "Yay!" and "Good puppy!" Repeat these steps five or more times in the ten minute training session. By the conclusion of the training session, your puppy should readily respond to the command "sit" when the treat is in view. Always terminate your training sessions on a good note by drawing the session to a close when the puppy has performed the command correctly. What is the main idea of this paragraph? A. Puppies should be forced to learn to sit through punishment. B. Vocal tones that are high pitched are the best for puppies. C. Puppies are easy to train to sit as well as to do other tricks. D. Praise and positive reinforcement are essential to training a puppy.
D. Praise and positive reinforcement are essential to training a puppy.
200
A government employee wants to make brochure to advertise all the national parks in Tennessee. She wants to include an illustration to enhance the brochure. Which of the following is the most appropriate illustration for the brochure? A. a diagram of the parking lot of Fort Donelson B. a map of the state that shows each park's location C. a cartoon of a Confederate soldier on horseback D. a blueprint of Shiloh National Cemetery
B. a map of the state that shows each park's location
200
The topic of Shira's research paper is the history of the Olympics. While researching this topic, all but which of the following questions is she likely to ask? A. Where were the Olympic Games first held? B. What athletes won gold medals at the most recent Winter Olympics? C. Have the Summer and Winter Olympics always been held during separate years? D. Why were the Olympics cancelled in 1940 and 1944?
B. What athletes won gold medals at the most recent Winter Olympics?
300
from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Most of the characters that perform in this book still live, and are prosperous and happy. Some day it may seem worthwhile to take up the story of the younger ones again and see what sort of men and women they turned out to be; therefore it will be wisest not to reveal any of that part of their lives at present. What does the word "prosperous" mean in the passage? A. proper B. doing well C. poor D. having fun
B. doing well
300
Mrs. Hanson says that the poetry project should not take an inordinate amount of time to complete. Which of the following is the meaning of the underlined word? A. moderate B. respectable C. justified D. excessive
D. excessive
300
The old man had a bushy white beard, and his hands were wrinkled and gnarled with arthritis. But when his fingers touched the strings of the battered guitar, they brought forth a music of pure beauty. The old man was blind, but he played his music from the heart. He smiled and said "much obliged" each time he heard a coin clink into his tin can. How does the author of this passage reveal character? a. by describing physical characteristics and actions b. by describing flashbacks to the man's childhood in Georgia c. by noting action that foreshadows future events d. by relating what the passersby say about the old man
a. by describing physical characteristics and actions
300
Sam is doing a research paper on wild grizzly bears in Alaska. Which of the following questions is his research unlikely to address? A. About how many wild grizzly bears are there in Alaska? B. Do visitors to Alaska's national parks often encounter grizzlies? C. What do grizzly bears eat in the wild? D. Are grizzly bears related to other kinds of bears?
D. Are grizzly bears related to other kinds of bears?
300
Rachel is writing a research paper about the life of George Bush. She has gathered four sources of information and needs to consider the reliability of each. Which of the following lists the sources in order of reliability, from most reliable to least reliable? a. interview with Bush's wife, national newspaper article, Yale University political webpage, tabloid story about Bush's last vacation b. national newspaper article, Yale University political webpage, interview with Bush's wife, tabloid story about Bush's last vacation c. Yale University political webpage, national newspaper article, tabloid story about Bush's last vacation, interview with Bush's wife d. tabloid story about Bush's last vacation, Yale University political webpage, national newspaper article, interview with Bush's wife
a. interview with Bush's wife, national newspaper article, Yale University political webpage, tabloid story about Bush's last vacation
400
By anyone's standard's, what Mayor Jackson said was inflammatory and inappropriate. What change, if any, should be made in the sentence above? A. change Mayor to mayor B. add a comma after inflammatory C. remove the apostrophe in standard's D. no change is needed
C. remove the apostrophe in standard's
400
His sharp intellect allowed him to ace every test placed in front of him. In which sentence does the word sharp have the same meaning as in the sentence above? A. In the midday sun, each rock and bush cast a sharp shadow across the desert floor. B. Dorothy Parker was famous for her quick wit and sharp sense of humor. C. The sharp vinegar was a perfect complement to the rich olive oil and sweet tomatoes. D. The getaway car made a sharp turn as the bank robbers tried to evade the police.
B. Dorothy Parker was famous for her quick wit and sharp sense of humor.
400
I could not believe my terrible misfortune when Mrs. Hanson, our English teacher, paired me with Angela Sakowsky for the poetry project. It was a commonly known fact that Angela was very different. She exclusively wore plain, dark clothes and never uttered a syllable to anyone at school. A friend of mine heard that Angela was awful to people she didn't like, so no one ever ventured out to initiate conversation with her. She usually ate lunch in the cafeteria by herself, and although I pitied her loneliness, I did not want to bother her with an interruption to her meal. After all, it was her choice to remain isolated from the rest of the class. What is one way the author reveals how the other students perceive Angela? a. the students' dialogue with Angela b. the description of Angela's clothes c. Angela's actions on the bus d. Angela's interaction with Skittle
b. the description of Angela's clothes
400
Select the best source of information for discovering the personal views of William F. Cody about the Battle of Wounded Knee, a major event in Cody's life. A. a biography B. a history book C. an autobiography D. a historical novel
C. an autobiography
400
William has been researching ligers. Which of the following notes that he took must be discarded as opinion rather than fact? A. Ligers are larger than lions or tigers. B. A liger is easier to care for than either a lion or a tiger. C. A liger has a lion for a father and a tiger for a mother. D. Lions and tigers do not naturally mate in the wild, so ligers are bred in captivity.
B. A liger is easier to care for than either a lion or a tiger.
500
My brother and I always played outside with our friends until dinner, when _____ would have to return to the house for an evening of familial bonding. Which pronoun belongs in the blank? a. They b. He c. I d. We
d. We
500
When she moved away without telling me, I locked myself in my room for days cry excessively. What is the correct way to write the sentence? a. When she moved away without telling me, I locked myself in my room for days, cry excessively. b. When she moved away without telling me, I locked myself in my room for days and crying excessively. c. When she moved away without telling me, I locked myself in my room for days, crying excessively. d. When she moved away without telling me, I locked myself in my room for days; crying excessively.
c. When she moved away without telling me, I locked myself in my room for days, crying excessively.
500
Which sentence in the following paragraph does not support the topic sentence? (1)Advertising is all around us. (2)Commercials make up a great portion of television and radio programs. (3)Newspapers, magazines, and direct mailings also carry ads. (4)The Cleo Awards honor the most creative commercials on television. (5)Even the sky is an advertising medium; planes and blimps write and/or carry messages in the sky. A. Sentence 4 B. Sentence 3 C. Sentence 2 D. Sentence 1
A. Sentence 4
500
There is a good reason for the Second Amendment to be included as part of our Constitution. Since colonial days, Americans have owned and used firearms; there is no need to infringe on our right to bear arms just because our society has changed. People should be able to use guns to protect their homes and families. After all, criminals will obtain weapons one way or another, so all citizens should have a way to fight back and defend themselves. It is not the gun that's dangerous – it's the individual holding the gun. We should not take away the rights of responsible gun owners. If a reader wanted to challenge the position presented in the paragraph, what question would he or she ask? A. Do most gun owners use their guns to defend themselves? B. Do most criminals use guns to commit their crimes? C. Does owning a gun actually make a person safer from crime? D. Does the Second Amendment guarantee any other rights besides gun ownership?
C. Does owning a gun actually make a person safer from crime?
500
The presence of bias can be used as a criteria for evaluating the reliability of a source. Which sentence about recycling provides the best indication of the author's bias and is the least reliable secondary source? A. The most commonly recycled materials are glass, plastic, aluminum, and paper. B. Shortages of certain materials during both world wars led to higher rates of recycling and reuse. C. Recycling is not only a means of saving energy; it is the right thing to do for the planet. D. Recycling aluminum leads to lower emissions of carbon dioxide.
C. Recycling is not only a means of saving energy; it is the right thing to do for the planet.