Infer
How does Michael's father feel about sorting through old papers? A) sentimental B) stressed C) Excited
"First, Grandpa's napping. It's hardly the time for construction. And second, it's a 20 dollar shredder that was barely functional to begin with. There's no point in fixing something that hardly works. I'll just buy a heavy-duty one tomorrow." Dad's eyes travel wearily over the papers on the table, and he massages his temples.
B) stressed is correct
Clues: There's no point, barely functional, wearily, massage temples
What does HAMPER mean in this sentence?
A) to hold back B) a lidded basket
"Hot, dry windy conditions continued to hamper firefighters in the battle against the conflagration."
A is correct
Clues: hot, dry conditions, battle against;
Who is more likely to have a PREconceived idea about a novel?
A) Someone who already read the book
B) Someone who just bought the book
B) is correct
Pre means before. If you've already read the book, it's too late for "before" ideas.
From the title of the article, "Is Punctuation Sending the Wrong Message?" you could infer the author's main claim is:
A) People should be cautious when punctuating text.
B) Punctuation is no longer always needed in formal, written English.
C) Teachers are worried AI is reducing writing lessons in school.
A) is correct
It captures a wondering and slowing down tone the best
B is more extreme (always) and C is too specific
What does the simile "Ever feel a wee bit crazed, like a mouse caught in a maze?" suggest?
A) People can feel trapped in their own little worlds
B) It can be easy to get lost without technology
C) It shows how small mice are compared to people
A) is correct
There is no mention of technology, and the small synonym refers to feelings, not actual size of creature.
How does Maddy feel during the drive to the beach house? A) Bitter B) Enthusiastic C)Tired
Sitting in the backseat, Maddy watched her reflection in the window.
"Even more beautiful in the rain," her mother said. Turning she asked, "What do you think, Maddy?"
Maddy glared at her mom. "Beautiful," she muttered.
A) Bitter is correct
Clues: glared, muttered
What does the word ISSUE mean in this sentence?
A) to officially distribute B) an important matter
"The city of Greensboro plans to issue a bond of 6 million dollars for a new park and library."
A is correct
Clues: issue is used as a verb here, not a noun
Which patient is NONcompliant?
A) a patient who is gradually getting worse?
B) A patient who doesn't follow doctor's orders?
B) is correct
Non=negative, and compliant means to do as told.
A's answer isn't most likely in the control of the patient.
From the title of the article, "Pier Pressure" you could infer the author's main claim is:
A) Living on a boat is better than living on land.
B) Living on a boat is unique.
C) Living on a boat can be expensive.
C) is correct
The word "Pressure" in the title has a negative connotation, and C is the only answer with a negative opinion.
What does the theme "Listen to the chirping bird-Its song just waiting to be heard?" suggest?
A) The bird is impatient
B) The bird is waiting for the person to put down their screen before it will start singing
C)Whenever you take time to be present in nature, you can hear things like bird song
C) is correct
The other two answers aren't life lessons or universal truths.
What quote could support the idea that Buddy wants to hide because people on the street remind him of his failure?
A) Buddy scuffed along the cobblestone avenue
B) He threaded his way through the busy performers
C) They all could perform confidently for their audience, Buddy sadly reflected.
C) is correct
Clues: sadly reflected
What does CONTEST mean in this sentence?
A) a race/competition B) a dispute
After learning that some members met secretly, Farrah felt led to contest the way the funds were spent.
B) secretly; felt led to is correct
contest is used as a verb here, not a noun
Who is more likely to have UNerring judgement?
A) an amateur
B) a professional
B) is correct
UN=not and ERRING=an error or mistake
Professionals would have mistake-free judgement since they learned from experience.
From the title of the article, "Hanging with the Vampire Bat" you could infer the text's main idea is:
A) How vampire bats inspired Bram Stoker to write Dracula
B) Giving facts about a vampire bat's typical day
C) Why scientists named the species the vampire bat
B) is correct
Since the word "Hanging" in the title is an allusion to relaxing on a normal day
A and C are too specific to be the best match.
What does the metaphor, "Knowledge is the fruit of wisdom, to be eaten carefully and digested fully." suggest?
A) The power of a tool lies in its user.
B) There are many similarities between eating and learning.
C) For lifelong learning to occur-don't rush and reflect.
C) is correct
A isn't closely related, and B is a comparison, not a theme like the quote.
How does the father feel after returning to the firehouse? A) Calm B) Disturbed C) Sleepy
The engine was still running, although the firefighters had already climbed off. Dad was sitting in the driver's seat, covered in soot. I climbed up and sat next to him. His soot-covered hand moved toward the ignitions switch but quickly dropped back to his lap. Finally, he looked at me. He didn't say anything. I nodded, reached over, and turned the switch for him. Then we headed upstairs.
B) is correct
Clues: Engine still running; hand moved, then dropped; he didn't say anything
What does STAPLE mean in this sentence?
A) A short bent wire used to gather paper
B) A necessary item
In 2007, the rising price of corn led to a "tortilla crisis" in Mexico, where corn is a staple.
B) is correct
Clues: Plugging in the other answer makes no sense. Corn is a common food.
Which pair would you expect to look more DISsimilar?
A) Identical twins
B) Fraternal twins
B) is correct
DIS=not and similar=same, so dissimilar means different
Fraternal twins may look similar, but not AS similar as identical copies.
In the text titled, "Ads Everywhere" What does the 1st line, "Add this to the endangered list: blank spaces." do?
A) Create a problem-solution structure
B) Create a description structure
C) Create a compare-contrast structure
C) is correct
Everywhere refers to lots, and blank spaces refers to few-creating a contrast or opposite for readers.
What does the imagery, "Through the pain and crashes, they would rise from the ashes." suggest?
A) They would make a victorious comeback
B) They might be successful again
C) They lived, but their home was destroyed.
A) is correct.
It shows power and certainty
B and C don't have the dramatic power and confidence the imagery has.
Which sentence best supports the claim that the narrator treasures her memories of her mother? 1, 2, or 3?
"1-I only had a handful of memories, and some were blurred around the edges. 2-I played them over and over, remembering them slowly. 3-The memories were like a sweet lozenge dissolving under my tongue."
3 is correct
Clues: Sweet
What does REASON mean in this sentence?
A) to think logically B) a motivation
In 2012, researchers determined that African Grey parrots can reason as well as a typical three year old.
A is correct
A verb is needed here; prior knowledge of Q1 story
Which might be a SUBplot of a novel?
A) everything that happens to the main character
B) everything that happens to a minor character
B) is correct
SUB means below or less
A minor character is less important to a story, so the events that involve them may form a simpler and smaller plot in a book.
What can be inferred from the article title, "Teen Workers to the Rescue?"
A) There aren't enough jobs for teens.
B) There are so many open jobs, companies are trying to convince teens to work.
B) Fewer teens today want to work than in the past.
B) is correct
The phrase, "to the rescue" infers that teens can be heroes by fixing a problem that adults can't.
What does the idiom, "I walked across an empty land. I knew the pathway like the back of my hand." suggest?
A) The person is in a strange and scary place.
B) The person has been here many times.
C) The person was walking on a pathway in the desert.
B) is correct
You see your hands every day so you are familiar with them. We can infer even though the land is empty, the writer knows where they are.