EOG Practices
Which strategy is BEST when you do not understand a word in a question?
A. Skip the entire passage
B. Panic and guess quickly
C. Replace the word with simpler language
D. Choose the longest answer
C. Replace the word with simpler language
“Jalen trudged through the muddy field after practice.”
What does the word trudged MOST likely mean?
A. danced
B. walked heavily
C. shouted loudly
D. ran quickly
B. walked heavily
"The community garden began with only four volunteers. By the end of the summer, dozens of families helped plant vegetables, pull weeds, and build benches for visitors."
What is the MAIN IDEA?
A. Gardening is difficult work.
B. Families should grow vegetables.
C. The community garden became popular.
D. Benches improve public spaces.
C. The community garden became popular.
“The puppy was timid when it entered the noisy room.”
What does timid MOST likely mean?
A. playful
B. energetic
C. shy
D. angry
C. shy
TRUE OR FALSE!
This is an example of a positive affirmation, "I am going to fail so I might as well not try at all."
False
If two answer choices mean almost the same thing, then:
A. both are probably correct
B. neither can be correct
C. one is usually the correct answer
D. the longest answer is best
C. one is usually the correct answer
“Maria could not bear the loud noise from the construction site.”
What does the word bear mean in this sentence?
A. a large animal
B. to carry
C. to tolerate
D. to climb
C. to tolerate
Mia slammed her locker and crossed her arms.
“Fine,” she muttered.
Which detail BEST shows Mia is upset?
A. “Fine,” she muttered.
B. crossed her arms
C. slammed her locker
D. both B and C
D. both B and C
“Remember to recycle plastic bottles and paper products whenever possible. Small actions can make a big difference for the environment.”
Why did the author MOST LIKELY write this?
A. to entertain readers
B. to describe a vacation
C. to persuade readers to recycle
D. to explain how paper is made
C. to persuade readers to recycle
Which ONLINE tool will help you eliminate the answers that you know are not true?
A. Highlighter B. Strike (x) C. Pointer D. Sticky Note
B. Strike (x)
Which answer choice is MOST likely wrong on an EOG?
A. An answer supported by the text
B. An answer with evidence
C. An answer connected to the main idea
D. An extreme answer using words like “always” or “never”
D. An extreme answer using words like “always” or “never”
“Mr. Carter’s gloomy expression worried the students.”
What does gloomy MOST likely mean?
A. cheerful
B. serious and unhappy
C. surprised
D. confused
B. serious and unhappy
Tyler checked his pocket for the third time before stepping onto the bus.
What can the reader MOST LIKELY infer?
A. Tyler forgot his homework.
B. Tyler was nervous about something important.
C. Tyler disliked riding the bus.
D. Tyler wanted to talk to a friend.
B. Tyler was nervous about something important.
“I’m not scared,” Luis said, although his hands trembled as he reached for the flashlight.
Which detail suggests Luis may actually be afraid?
A. “I’m not scared”
B. reached for the flashlight
C. his hands trembled
D. the flashlight
C. his hands trembled
True or False!
If you do not know the answer to a question, you should choose C.
False
What are several ways to improve your chances of getting the right answer on a multiple-choice question?
Eliminate any answers that do not make sense or go with the question, read the question over again and look for keywords.
You should NOT change your answers. Unless new information has surfaced or it was something you missed when answering the questions; always go with your gut.
“Although the climb was strenuous, Ava refused to stop hiking.”
What does strenuous MOST likely mean?
A. relaxing
B. difficult and tiring
C. exciting
D. dangerous
B. difficult and tiring
Elena practiced the song every night, even after everyone else had gone to sleep.
Which theme is BEST supported?
A. Music is relaxing.
B. Practice can lead to success.
C. Sleep is important for health.
D. People should avoid competition.
B. Practice can lead to success.
“Unlike his calm partner, Marcus became frantic during the emergency.”
What does frantic MOST likely mean?
A. calm
B. organized
C. panicked
D. patient
C. panicked
What should you do if you get down to 2 choices that could be correct?
Go back to the problem or passage to review, then make your best guess.
How can you keep track of important information in a reading passage? (Example: main idea, supporting facts)
Highlight the important parts. Take notes.
“No one EVER helps around here,” Marcus complained after his brother forgot to wash the dishes one time.
Why is the word EVER important?
A. It proves Marcus is correct.
B. It shows Marcus may be exaggerating.
C. It explains why the dishes matter.
D. It suggests Marcus is confused.
B. It shows Marcus may be exaggerating.
“While some people view social media as distracting, others believe it allows teenagers to stay connected and share ideas quickly.”
What is the author MOST likely trying to show?
A. Social media should be banned.
B. Teenagers spend too much time online.
C. There are different viewpoints about social media.
D. Adults understand technology better than teens.
C. There are different viewpoints about social media.
"The hallway fell silent as the principal slowly picked up the microphone."
Which word BEST creates suspense?
A. hallway
B. silent
C. slowly
D. microphone
C. slowly
TRUE or FALSE! Once you finish your test with time to spare you should immediately EXIT your test. (EXPLAIN)
False, because it is possible that you may have misread a question the first time around. It is always good to go back and look it over so you get the best score.
When should you EXIT your test?