Elementary School
1. Mrs. Straus was taking attendance.
"Gabby?"
"Here."
"Emma?
Two girls said "here" at the same time. Mrs. Straus continued.
"Max?" There was no response. A few kids turned around and saw that Max's seat was empty.
It's Likely that:
A) The class included two girls named Emma.
B) No on in the class was named Max.
C) Mrs. Straus did not know all her students' names.
A) The class included two girls named Emma.
25. Many teenagers have acne, which is a skin irritation. They may call it "pimples" or "zits." Acne commonly develops on the face, but also the chest and back. Some people have acne into adulthood. Though some people think that eating fried or sugary foods can cause acne, some scientist believe this is not true.
It is likely that:
A) Eating candy bars will cause acne.
B) Acne is caused by something called pimples.
C) Teenagers are not the only people who develop acne.
C) Teenagers are not the only people who develop acne.
49. In each of the four years of high school, students are known by a certain name. A first-year student is called a freshman. In their second year, students are known as sophomores. The next year, they become juniors. In their final year, they are seniors. At the end of their senior year, they graduate.
It's likely that:
A) Sophomores are female.
B) The words freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior can describe either a student himself or the student's year of high school.
C) The plural of freshman is freshmany.
B) The words freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior can describe either a student himself or the student's year of high school.
73. In high school, students have class Monday though Friday. In college, students can arrange their schedules so they have days off. For example, a student might choose classes that meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, but not on Tuesdays or Fridays. Though the student won't have to attend classes on those days, he or she may still study.
It's likely that:
A) Colleges schedule classes so all students have three-day weekends.
B) College students sometimes do schoolwork when not in class.
C) College classes only meet twice a week.
B) College students sometimes do schoolwork when not in class.
6. A woman from the nature center brought in a hedgehog, an owl, and a snake.
"I don't want to touch the snake," Jack said. "Snakes have creeped me out ever since I had one for a pet."
"How could you go from owning a snake to not wanting to pet one?" Alex asked.
"You'd feel the same if you left the cage open one night and woke up to find it slithering over your head."
It is likely that:
A) Alex was not afraid to touch the snake.
B) The snake at the assembly was poisonous.
C) Alex got a new pet.
A) Alex was not afraid to touch the snake.
2. The kids split into teams to play kickball. Jill was one team captain and Rich was the other.
Hanna was up first. Sarah went next, then Jen. Soon the teams switched sides. Nate was the first kicker. Gary followed him, then Steve.
At the end of the game, Rich and Jill shook hands. "Good game, Jill," Rich said. "Maybe next time, your Fantastic Females will finally beat my Magnificent Males."
It's likely that:
A) Tom never caught the ball.
B) The kids would rather play baseball.
C) The game was boys versus girls.
C) The game was boys versus girls.
26. In biology class, students often must dissect an animal. Dissection is the process of cutting open the body of a small, dead animal to study its internal organs. One of the most common animals kids dissect in school is a frog. Once they do, they might sketch what they see. Some students don't like the idea of dissecting and may request to skip it.
It's likely that:
A) Students dissect animals to see what their insides look like.
B) The first step in dissecting an animal is to draw its organs.
C) People don't need tools to dissect an animal.
A) Students dissect animals to see what their insides look like.
50. Some high schools station a guard at the entrance. They may have a metal detector there to detect hidden weapons. Schools usually feel it is for the students' own safety to go through a metal detector. Many schools feel prevention is just as important. They pay attention to students' concerns, which may help the school identify students who might turn to violence.
It is likely that:
A) Some schools believe that listening to students helps prevent problems.
B) Metal detectors are dangerous.
C) If a school has a guard, it will not have a metal detector.
A) Some schools believe that listening to students helps prevent problems.
74. Seniors in high school who want to go to college usually apply to more than one. The highly competitive schools are called "reach" schools. Many people apply to them, but not all are accepted. Other schools might be less competitive. Many students generally have a greater chance of getting into these schools. They are sometimes called "safety" schools.
It is likely that:
A) Reach schools are generally harder to get into than safety schools.
B) Students apply to one reach school and two safety schools.
C) Students can only apply to one school.
A) Reach schools are generally harder to get into than safety schools.
7. The Harrison family takes a vacation in a different state every year. Last summer, they visited New York. "I think there are more stores here than people," Allison said. "They have a whole store just for socks!"
Chris started to speak. "My favorite part about New-"
"I like that it's so busy here," Allison said. "It's too quiet in Main." "Until you get back," Chris said.
It's likely that:
A) The Harrisons lived in Maine.
B) Allison talked more on vacation than at home.
C) Chris did not want to go to New York.
A) The Harrisons lived in Maine.
3. After bundling up, Vicki struggled to pull on her boots.
"Need some help?" her mom asked as she looked at the school districts Web site.
"No thanks," Vicki said as she gazed out the window at the heavy snowfall.
"Honey, I know you worked hard to get dressed for school," Vicki's mom said, pointing to the computer screen. "But you can take everything off."
It's likely that:
A) The snow turned into rain.
B) Vicki's mom had to go to work.
C) School was canceled because of the weather.
C) School was canceled because of the weather.
27. People usually like surprises, but one surprise that students often fear is a "pop quiz." This is when a teacher hands out a quiz without warning. Some kids are not prepared for it while others may do well. Teachers give pop quizzes to make sure students are keeping up with their studies between announced tests. Teachers don't typically use pop quizzes every time they test.
It's likely that:
A) Students expect a pop quiz before every test.
B) Teachers give pop quizzes and tests on the same day.
C) Some students get a good grade on pop quizzes.
C) Some students get a good grade on pop quizzes.
51. Millions of high school students take Advance Placement (AP) courses. More challenging than other high school courses, AP courses are offered in many subjects including U.S. History, biology, and calculus. Students who pass an AP exam can earn college credit. These tests are scored on a scale of one to five, with one being the best score.
It's likely that:
A) A score of five will probably not earn college credit.
B) Advanced Placement courses are abbreviated as AdPla.
C) The only AP courses are U.S. history and biology.
A) A score of five will probably not earn college credit.
75. At the beginning of the semester, college students must get the books they'll need for their courses. If they are taking any literature courses, they will probably have to read novels, too. Some college bookstores sell both new and used books. Used books may have marks or highlights in them, but many students prefer them because they are less expensive.
It's likely that:
A) Professors give students the books they will need.
B) Students can expect to read only one book per course.
C) Some college bookstores sell different versions of the same book.
C) Some college bookstores sell different versions of the same book.
30. In the 2000s, telephone culture has gone through major changes. Communities have gotten rid of payphones because so many people have cell phones. One study found that people are using their thumb for ringing doorbells and even for pointing at things because they are used to punching numbers on their cell phones with their thumb.
It's likely that:
A) Some people used to ring doorbells with a finger other than their thumb.
B) Because of cell phones, people no longer use the phone book.
C) Most people have doorbells.
A) Some people used to ring doorbells with a finger other than their thumb.
4. The school library was under construction. To prepare for it, many books were moved to one half of the gym. Some books were temporarily put in the basement.
Wally went to the gym to look for the book about tiger attacks. He knew the school had one because Eddie borrowed it a few months ago. Wally could not find it on the shelf. The librarian said it was not checked out.
It's likely that:
A) Eddie forgot to return the book.
B) The book was in the school basement.
C) The library never had a book on tiger attacks
B) The book was in the school basement.
28. In 1984, the PG-13 movie rating was introduced. It is assigned to films that contain strong language, violence, or other material that is inappropriate for children younger than 13. An R rating means that no one younger than 17 will be admitted unless with a parent or adult. The first film with a PG-13 rating was Red Dawn.
It's likely that:
A) All movies with strong language get a PG-13 rating.
B) A 13- year old may see PG-13 films without an adult.
C) The PG-13 rating was created because of a film called Red Dawn.
B) A 13- year old may see PG-13 films without an adult.
52. To earn a driver's license, students must show they understand how to operate a vehicle. They must pass a written test. They will also have to take a road test during which they must obey traffic signals, street signs, and other rules of the road. An employee of the Department of Motor Vehicles will ride with them to evaluate their ability. The employee will also note if the drivers fasten their seat belts and adjust their mirrors.
It is likely that:
A) To get a license, people must take only a written test.
B) No one ever passes the test.
C) A DMV employee decides if a driver has passed the road test.
C) A DMV employee decides if a driver has passed the road test.
76. Usually, a college freshman has one roommate, who is also a freshman, and they share a small room. Students do not always get to choose whom they will room with, but they often fill out a questionnaire about their preferences. The college uses each students answers to try and pair him or her with someone who has similar preferences.
It's likely that:
A) Freshman tell their college what type of person might be a good roommate for them.
B) Colleges allow freshman to choose one of two roommates.
C) Freshman room with older students.
A) Freshman tell their college what type of person might be a good roommate for them.
31. Study hall is part of a school day. It is held in a classroom and monitored by a teacher, but it is not a class. It is a period during which students do whatever schoolwork they need to complete. That can be doing their homework, studying for a test, or catching up on reading. Not every school has a study hall, and at schools that do, study hall is not on every student's schedule.
It's likely that:
A) Study hall is the school period immediately before a test.
B) During study hall, a teacher is present but does not teach.
C) Study hall is held in a hallway.
B) During study hall, a teacher is present but does not teach.
5. "I realize this morning that I don't have any green clothes!" Bella told her friend Mark. It was St. Patrick's Day, when most kids wore green clothes to school. "But I did do something related to green," Bella said. "Can you figure it out?"
Mark stared at Bella. "You washed your hair with green shampoo?"
"No," Bella said, giggling, "I wore yellow and blue. When blended together, they make green."
It's likely that:
A) Bella has at least two sisters.
B) All Bella's clothes were yellow or blue.
C) Mark was not wearing green.
B) All Bella's clothes were yellow or blue.
29. Some students join their school's cross-country running team. Cross-country runners compete on an open course that might include sidewalk, grass, or rocky dirt. The courses are generally between one and three miles long. Cross-country is often an autumn port. Runners wear a vest or T-shirt and shorts. Sometimes they wear special running shoes called spikes.
It's likely that:
A) Cross-country races are not held indoors.
B) A cross-country course is usually no longer than 100 feet.
C) Cross-country athletes run the fastest on grass.
A) Cross-country races are not held indoors.
53. Some teenagers have curfews. Parents usually don't want their kids to stay out too late, especially on school night. If teenagers can't make their curfews, their parents expect them to call to explain. In this age of cell phones, it is easier than ever for parents to check in with their children. Sometimes parents give children an earlier curfew as a punishment.
It's likely that:
A) Most teenagers are given curfews only on weekends.
B) Before cell phones, parents had a harder time reaching their children.
C) Parents have curfews.
B) Before cell phones, parents had a harder time reaching their children.
77. Some campuses are self-contained, meaning that all the university buildings are in one area with no other buildings mixed in. Other campuses are spread throughout a city. In either case, a university includes academic buildings, libraries, dining halls, recreation centers, and open spaces such as playing fields. It also includes student housing, called dorms.
It is likely that:
A) City universities do not have dorms.
B) Different college campuses have similar buildings.
C) Students but not professors can eat in university dining halls.
B) Different college campuses have similar buildings.
78. In their junior year, some American college students study at a university in another country. They continue their studies and get to know a culture that is new to them. In many cases, they go to a country where English is not the main language. They take classes in the language of that country. They get credit for these courses at their American university.
It's likely that:
A) Students who study abroad experience a different culture.
B) Students cannot study in a country where the people speak English
C) American universities are easy
A) Students who study abroad experience a different culture.