Context Clues
Inferencing
Structure
Author's Purpose
Miscellaneous
100
Many people watch the games on television where it has been broadcast since the early 1960s.
In paragraph 1, the word broadcast means —
A program
B transmitted
C sown by hand
D widely known
What is transmitted?
100
Use “Baseball Is Optional, School Is Not” to answer this question.
Which of the following actions in the story support the inference that Brady is self-assured and confident?
A. He studied hard so he wouldn’t have to sit on the bench.
B He took instruction well from the coaches.
C He approached Mr. Schuerholz and told him to remember his face.
D He told his father he would go to college because his mother would expect it.
What is He approached Mr. Schuerholz and told him to remember his face?
100
Use “The World Series of Little League” to answer this question.
According to the selection, which of the following represents the sequence of tournaments a team must progress through to get to the World Series of Little League?
F district winners 
G district winners 
H district winners 
J All of these are possible depending on the state.
All are possible depending on the state
100
Use Source 1, "Texas Goes Green" to answer this question. The author of Source 1 chose the title of this selection to highlight the idea that —
F Texas is a leading state in using renewable energy G the environment is a growing concern
H Texas is exploring new forms of energy
J the Green Party is gaining influence in Texas politics
What is Texas is a leading state in using renewable energy?
100
Use “Baseball Is Optional, School Is Not” to answer this question.
From which point of view is this story told?
F from Brady’s point of view only
G from a third person’s objective point of view
H from the father’s point of view
J from a third person’s biased point of view toward Brady
What is Brady's point of view?
200
Use Source 1, "Texas Goes Green" to answer this question.
In paragraph 1 of Source 1, the word precious means —
A rare
B loved
C valuable
D attractive
What is valuable?
200
3 Use “The World Series of Little League” to answer this question.
According to the selection, the reader can conclude that —
A. foreign teams have greatly increased their winning percentages since they entered the process
B Texas teams dominate the Series in modern times
C pool play is the most prominent method for eliminating teams for the tournament
D it is more difficult for teams from small states to get to the World Series
What is Foreign teams have greatly increased their winning percentages since they entered the process?
200
Use Source 1, "Texas Goes Green" to answer this question. The author of Source 1 organizes the selection by —
F listing the ways that wind power is a better source of energy than oil
G explaining the costs and obstacles of using more wind power
H describing the environmental impact of renewable energy
J presenting the history of wind power and the reasons for its growing popularity
What is G; "explaining the costs and obstacles of using more wind power."
200
Use Source 2, "Wind Power: Energy of the Future" to answer this question. The author included paragraph 5 in “Wind Power, Energy of the Future” most likely to —
A emphasize that wind power is the best source of energy
B reveal an argument against wind power and a surprise benefit
C explain the national economic impact of wind power
D suggest reasons why wind turbines are needed
What is C; "Explain the national economic impact of wind power."
200
Use “Baseball Is Optional, School Is Not” to answer the following question.
Which of the following qualities of Brady is a key factor in his success?
F intelligence
G perseverance
H physical strength
J cultural tolerance
What is perseverance?
300
Use “Baseball Is Optional, School Is Not” to answer this question.
In paragraph 12, the word bemused means —
A confused
B amused
C thoughtful
D agreeable
What is amused?
300
Use “The World Series of Little League” and “Baseball Is Optional, School Is Not” to answer this question.
Both authors are interested in —
A. the greatness of baseball competitions
B the origins of baseball
C the best baseball stadiums
D baseball’s best players
What is The greatness of baseball competitions?
300
Use “The World Series of Little League” and “Baseball Is Optional, School Is Not" to answer this question. What is one difference between the selections?
F “The World Series of Little League” discusses the process of qualifying for the World Series of Little League, while “Baseball is Optional, School is Not” focuses on the process for qualifying for Major League baseball.
G “The World Series of Little League” focuses on future events of the World Series of Little League, while “Baseball is Optional, School is Not” focuses on past experiences in youth.
H “The World Series of Little League” discusses the process of qualifying for the World Series of Little League, while “Baseball is Optional, School is Not” focuses on the challenge of pursuing academic and athletic dreams.
J “The World Series of Little League” cites expert testimony to support the details in the text, while “Baseball is Optional, School is Not” relies on anecdotal storytelling.
What is “The World Series of Little League” discusses the process of qualifying for the World Series of Little League, while “Baseball is Optional, School is Not” focuses on the challenge of pursuing academic and athletic dreams?
300
Use Source 1, "Texas Goes Green" to answer this question. Which sentence from Source 1 best shows that the author thinks Texas is a great state to build wind power infrastructure?
F In 2006, 12,000 companies in Texas bought renewable energy that did not use up precious resources.
G Due to its large area and vast open plains, Texas has more capacity for wind power than any other state.
H Two of Texas’s largest cities, Houston and Dallas, both support wind power.
J These two metropolitan areas lead the Environmental Protection Agency’s list of top 10 local governments using renewable power.
What is G; due to its large area and vast open plains, Texas has more capacity for wind power than any other state?
300
The story concludes with a solution to the conflicting opinions held by mother and son through —
A. a compromise
B a challenge
C a fight
D There is no resolution at all.
What is a compromise?
400
Use Source 2, "Wind Power: Energy of the Future" to answer this question. What is paragraph 5 in Source 2 mainly about?
A Why wind turbines will never be allowed on farm and ranch land
B Why farmers need to find solutions to make more money
C How some drawbacks of using wind turbines to generate power can actually benefit farmers
D How wind power is a renewable energy source
What is C; How some drawbacks of using wind turbines to generate power can actually benefit farmers?
400
Use Source 1, "Texas Goes Green" to answer this question. The reader can conclude after reading paragraph 2 of “Texas Goes Green” that —
F people are reluctant to spend the money to invest in wind power
G corporations spend more money on wind power so the price of their stock will increase
H many businesses convert to wind power to appeal to the public as interested in saving our planet
J wind power is less expensive than traditional utilities, such as gas and oil
What is Many businesses convert to wind power to appeal to the public as interested in saving our planet?
400
Use “The World Series of Little League” and “Baseball is Optional, School Is Not” to answer this question.
What is one significant difference between the craft of the author of “World Series of Little League” and the author of “Baseball is Optional, School is Not”?
F The author of “World Series of Little League” includes more dialogue while the author of “Baseball is Optional, School is Not” utilizes stories.
G The author of “World Series of Little League” supports her main idea with interesting details while the author of “Baseball is Optional, School is Not” utilizes facts to express her main idea.
H The author of “World Series of Little League” supports her main idea with facts and dates while the author of “Baseball is Optional, School is Not” utilizes stories and dialogue to express her main idea.
J The author of “World Series of Little League” utilizes ambiguous word choice while the author of “Baseball is Optional, School is Not” utilizes unclear evidence.
What is The author of "World Series of Little League" supports her main idea with facts and dates while the author of "Baseball is Optional, School is Not" utilizes stories and dialogue to express her main idea?
400
Use “The World Series of Little League” to answer this question.
The author includes the information in paragraph 3 most likely to —
F highlight the difficulty of winning The World Series of Little League
G explain the many different ways teams from various states may advance
H illustrate the significance of winning The World Series of Little League
J emphasize the number of states that compete in The World Series of League
What is explain the many different ways teams from various states may advance?
400
Use “Baseball Is Optional, School Is Not” to answer this question.
Which value can the reader conclude most affects Brady?
F the family value that you should follow in the footsteps of your father
G the family and cultural value that getting an education is important to success
H the cultural belief that working hard is important to success
J The second and third answer choices are both correct.
What are The second and third answer choices are both correct?
500
Use Source 2, "Wind Power: Energy of the Future" to answer this question. Which of these sentences from Source 2 supports the idea that businesses and citizens will need a cheaper energy source in the future?
A. The demand for the turbines has become so great that, at one point, General Electric was totally sold out of the generators and had a one-year waiting list to get one.
B With skyrocketing oil prices and a need to feel independent from foreign fuel sources, both business owners and homeowners are looking for alternatives. C Many experts predict that the interest in wind power will continue to grow.
D. As a result, wind power was responsible for 30% of the new generating capacity in the U.S. in 2007.
What is B; "With skyrocketing oil prices and a need to feel independent from foreign fuel sources, both business owners and homeowners are looking for alternatives."
500
Use “The World Series of Little League” and “Baseball is Optional, School Is Not” to answer this question. Which author is most likely to agree with the following statement:
“Little League players should work just as hard as other students to keep passing grades.”
A. The author of “World Series of Little League”
B The author of “Baseball is Optional, School is Not.”
C Neither
D Both
What is The author of "Baseball is Optional, School is not?"
500
Use “The World Series of Little League” and “Baseball Is Optional, School Is Not" to answer this question.
The tone in “World Series of Little League” and “Baseball is Optional, School is Not” differ in which of the following ways?
A “World Series of Little League” has an informational tone, while “Baseball is Optional, School is Not” has a business-like tone.
B “World Series of Little League” has a whimsical tone, while “Baseball is Optional, School is Not” has a casual tone.
C “World Series of Little League” has a sad tone, while “Baseball is Optional, School is Not” has a worried tone.
D. Little League” has an informational tone, while “Baseball is Optional, School is Not” has a casual tone.
What is Little League” has an informational tone, while “Baseball is Optional, School is Not” has a casual tone?
500
Use Source 2, "Wind Power: Energy of the Future" to answer this question. Which statement best paraphrases paragraph 1 of “Wind Power, Energy of the Future?”
A. Ancient people used wind power for various purposes. Today, wind power is being developed as an energy source.
B Wind power has always been used. The Romans used it for windmills to grind grain.
C Wind power is nothing new. It has a variety of purposes.
D In the past, wind power was used to grind grain. It was also used to pump water from low-lying countries, like Holland
What is A; "Ancient people used wind power for various purposes. Today, wind power is being developed as an energy source."
500
Use “The World Series of Little League” and “Baseball Is Optional, School Is Not” to answer this question. What is a similar theme found in both passages?
A. you have to work extremely hard to be a champion
B all kids like to play baseball
C anyone can play baseball
D America produces the best baseball players in the world
What is You have to work extremely hard to be a champion?