Grammar
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
A. The flagpole stands on it’s own.
B. The cat licked its wounded paw.
C. Because of the storm, it’s roof caved in.
B. The cat licked its wounded paw.
What is the main idea in the following paragraph?
"Lucy would never get her room clean. It looked like a tornado had hit it. She couldn’t believe how much damage her friends had done. They pulled everything out and didn’t put anything back. Glue was spilled all over her rug, and fingernail polish was spilled on her new bedspread. They had even wiped their chocolate covered fingers on her curtains. Wow! What a mess."
a. There is glue on the rug.
b. Lucy’s friends are messy.
c. A tornado hit the house.
d. Lucy’s friends ate chocolate.
b. Lucy’s friends are messy.
"While Montreal can be tough on illegal graffiti and tagging, the city has developed a relationship with graffiti artists, who are adamant that their genre is legitimate. “It’s the same as a paintbrush, and we are showing our talent,” said the artist who only gave his name as Fluke."
Which word is closest in meaning to “adamant” as used in this paragraph?
A. critical
B. insistent
C. annoyed
D. surprised
B. insistent
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
A. I travelled along the trans-Canada highway near North Bay.
B. I then continued toward Sudbury, passing the village of wahnapitei.
C. Once I got to Sudbury, I went to the lake laurentian conservation area.
D. Mayor Fortin greeted me at the park gate before my tour of the wetland.
D. Mayor Fortin greeted me at the park gate before my tour of the wetland.
What is the main idea in the following paragraph?
"Although many people think a koala is a bear, it is not. The koala is a type of mammal called a marsupial. A kangaroo is also a marsupial. These mammals carry their babies in a pouch. The kangaroo’s pouch is on her stomach, but the koala’s pouch is on her back. Both feed their babies milk and keep them secure in their pouch until they are strong enough to survive on their own."
a. The koala is not a bear.
b. The kangaroo is nothing like the koala.
c. The kangaroo and koala are mostly alike but have some differences.
d. The kangaroo and koala are exactly alike.
c. The kangaroo and koala are mostly alike but have some differences.
"“I’m very excited. I’ll be working in the LucasArts division animating video games, although I don’t know what we’re working on. They wouldn’t tell me—it’s confidential,” Lizarda said on a break from his Sheridan College class."
Which word is closest in meaning to “confidential” as used in this paragraph?
A. secret
B. personal
C. confusing
D. professional
A. secret
Which option shows how to make the following sentence correct?
"Halifax’s Pier 21, the former point of arrival for most new immigrants to Canada is now a museum and historical landmark."
A. Add a colon after “arrival.”
B. Add a comma after “Canada.”
C. Remove the capital on “Pier.”
D. Remove the apostrophe in “Halifax’s.”
B. Add a comma after “Canada.”
What is the main idea in the following paragraph?
"As important as water conservation is, it is also very easy. A few simple habits can significantly reduce the water consumption of a household. One way to save water is to turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth. Also, don’t allow faucets to drip; one drip can waste a large amount of water over a short period of time. Baths require less water than showers, so by taking a bath instead of a shower, you can reduce the amount of water your home uses. In the kitchen, running a dishwasher when it is completely full, rather than half full, can save up to 20 gallons a day. These simple changes will save water and save money."
A. Water conservation is important.
B. Consumers can save money by conserving water.
C. A few simple changes can save water in the home.
D. Baths take less water than showers.
C. A few simple changes can save water in the home.
"So on the eve of the national championships, the 27-year-old was not about to be deterred by a difficult night of dialysis. “I’m very stubborn, I’m very hard-headed … I just had to find a way that I would be able to jump, no matter what.”"
Which word is closest in meaning to “deterred” as used in this paragraph?
A. stopped
B. punished
C. confused
D. exhausted
A. stopped
Choose the best closing sentence for the following paragraph.
"Travel is exciting and educational, but preparation is necessary. You should book transportation ahead. Guidebooks will help you learn about attractions. Knowing about the weather will help you make good decisions when packing your suitcase. _________________."
A. Travel guides are exciting to read.
B. Summertime is a popular time to travel.
C. Updating travel documents might be necessary.
D. Planning will make your vacation enjoyable.
D. Planning will make your vacation enjoyable.
What is the main idea in the following paragraph?
"One of the most popular musical instruments is the piano. In the traditional musical instrument classification system of string, woodwind, percussion and brass, the piano falls into two categories. It is considered a string instrument because the sound comes from the strings inside the piano. It is also considered a percussion instrument, since the player strikes the keyboard, which signals an internal hammer to strike the strings."
A. The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.
B. The piano is a string instrument.
C. The piano is a popular instrument.
D. The strings of a piano makes the sound.
A. The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.
"Canada is the world’s leading exporter of softwood lumber, panels, pulp and newsprint, and the third largest exporter of printing and writing paper. Canada’s forest management includes sustainable harvesting of forests, replanting of harvested areas and tracking threats to forests, including damage due to fires."
What word is closest in meaning to “exporter” as used in this paragraph?
A. investor
B. purchaser
C. distributor
D. manufacturer
C. distributor
What should the writer of the following paragraph do to improve its organization?
"(1) The Comfort Maple tree stands in a field near Welland, Ontario. (2) It is over 30 metres high and eight metres around the trunk. (3) Today it is a local attraction. (4) The tree was already 300 years old when the Comfort family settled the land in 1816. (5) Few trees like it survive."
A. Break sentence 2 into two sentences.
B. Switch the order of sentences 3 and 4.
C. Insert “Since” at the start of sentence 4.
D. Move sentence 5 to the start of the paragraph.
B. Switch the order of sentences 3 and 4.
What is the main idea in the following paragraph?
"Irish immigration to the U.S. began during the early development of the American colonies. It is estimated that 200,000 Irish went to the U.S. in the 17th and 18th centuries. The numbers swelled from 1820 to 1850 to almost 2 million Irish immigrants. Most of these were fleeing the potato famine from 1845 until 1852. Steady numbers continued to arrive during the late 19th and 20th centuries. Today, over 36 million Americans claim some level of Irish ancestry."
A. The potato famine caused many Irish to immigrate to the U.S.
B. The U.S. is a country of immigrants.
C. The Irish are going to the U.S. still today.
D. The Irish went in large numbers to the U.S.
D. The Irish went in large numbers to the U.S.
"Canadian wildlife biologists have been trying for decades to determine whether polar bears can better endure their months of fasting on land by eating berries."
What is the best meaning of “endure” as used in this sentence?
A. start
B. enjoy
C. tolerate
D. prevent
C. tolerate