Reading Informational
Which sentence BEST supports the idea that playing a sport requires a lot of personal sacrifice?
A. Making a team sport requires plenty of skill.
B. Players must be willing to practice on a daily basis.
C. Some teams require a nominal fee to play.
D. Being a part of a team is a rewarding experience.
B. Players must be willing to practice on a daily basis.
“What's your name?" Cherry asked.
"Ponyboy Curtis." I replied.
"That's an original and lovely name,” She said.
"My dad was an original person," I said. "I've got a brother named Sodapop, and it even says so on his birth certificate.”
What does this conversation reveal to the reader?
A. Ponyboy wishes he had another name.
B. Ponyboy is proud of the original names in his family.
C. Cherry thinks Ponyboy and Sodapop have funny names.
D. Ponyboy is unable to locate his own birth certificate.
B. Ponyboy is proud of the original names in his family.
Watching the commercial featuring Jennifer Aniston, Bella coveted her purple Maybelline mascara.
A. disliked
B. watched
C. desired
D. criticized
C. desired
Andrea’s cousin is very tall.
Which part of speech is “very”?
An adverb
Kim split the apple into two equal ________.
A. halfes
B. hafs
C. halves
D. halvs
C. halves
Which idea about animal shelters would be the BEST to highlight in an advertisement?
A. A large fee may be charged for adopting an animal.
B. Shelters often have a variety of dog breeds available.
C. Background information about a pet may not be available.
D. Cats and dogs often require a series of medical injections.
B. Shelters often have a variety of dog breeds available.
How does an author build suspense in a story?
A. by hinting at an exciting event to come
B. by providing a solution to a problem
C. by locating the story in another country
D. by providing dynamic characters
A. by hinting at an exciting event to come
Cate found her red blouse in a pile of discarded clothes. What does “discarded” mean?
A. not wanted
B. not clean
C. unusual
D. wrinkled
A. not wanted
James looks very tired.
Which part of speech is “looks”?
A. action verb
B. linking verb
C. direct object
D. indefinite pronoun
B. linking verb
Neither my brother _______ my sister were invited to the party.
A. nor
B. or
C. and
D. but
A. nor
Which sentence expresses an opinion?
A. Plumeria trees are tropical and need warm weather in order to survive.
B. Plumeria trees can grow up to 20 feet tall.
C. Plumeria flowers come in red, white or yellow.
D. Plumeria trees will make any garden look better.
D. Plumeria trees will make any garden look better.
Which triggers the rising action in a story?
A. When the characters and setting are revealed.
B. When the solution to the problem is evident.
C. When the problem of the story is introduced.
D. When the lesson of the story is revealed.
C. When the problem of the story is introduced.
What is the root word of “prestigious”?
A. prestig
B. gous
C. prestige
D. ous
C. prestige
Anthony wondered if Tim was going to the mall.
Which type of phrase is “to the mall”?
A. prepositional
B. gerund
C. infinitive
D. participial
A. prepositional
Not only was Terri late for the game, _________ the tournament.
A. and
B. and also
C. but
D. but also
D. but also
The committee put forth a motion to restrict recycling to only glass and plastic.
Which dictionary definition BEST matches the word “motion” in this sentence?
A. The action or process of moving or being moved.
B. A formal proposal presented to a legislature or agency.
C. To direct or command someone with a movement of the hand or head.
D. A type of transformation involving various mathematical studies.
B. A formal proposal presented to a legislature or agency.
The look of pain and sorrow on Ella’s face didn’t stop me. I told her what I thought despite her small gasp and the tears that were waiting to fall. It was something that had to be said.
The narrator’s actions BEST demonstrate her –
A. determination to make her friend feel better.
B. persistence to say what she wants despite the feelings of others.
C. ability to remain positive despite the circumstances.
D. indecision on whether or not to hurt Ella’s feelings.
B. persistence to say what she wants despite the feelings of others.
Which is the suffix of the word, “ineffective”?
A. in
B. effect
C. tive
D. ive
D. ive
Before they ate dinner, Louisa and Julie made a salad, but they forgot to make the dessert.
Which type of sentence is this?
A. simple
B. complex
C. compound
D. compound-complex
D. compound-complex
The grandfather took away the ___________ toy.
A. babys
B. baby’s
C. babys’
D. babies
B. baby’s
Living Free features a boy named Mark who learns about courage, independence, and the need for companionship while attempting to live in a forested area of New York state.
First person point of view allows the author to –
A. emphasize the struggles Mark faces in the mountain.
B. show the thoughts of Mark’s family about his trip.
C. highlight the difference between the country and the city.
D. share Mark’s thoughts and feelings about his adventure.
D. share Mark’s thoughts and feelings about his adventure.
“Suddenly, the silence became more oppressive. An SS officer had come in and, with him, the smell of the Angel of Death. We stared at his starch military uniform.”
What does the figurative language in this excerpt BEST convey?
A. fear
B. silence
C. smell
D. anger
A. fear
If you wanted to look up the word “prosthetic” in the dictionary, between which pair of guide words would you look?
A. proton – prow
B. professor – promote
C. proper – protein
D. propel – prose
C. proper – protein
To swim proficiently is required for those interested in joining the swim team.
Which type of phrase is “to swim proficiently”?
A. prepositional
B. gerund
C. infinitive
D. participial
C. infinitive
The students entered _________ contests.
A. lots
B. alot of
C. a lot of
D. lot of
C. a lot of