Prefixes (in-, un-) & Analyze Word Choice
PRACTICE QUESTION A
What does the word uncertain mean?
A not kind
B not wanted
C not sure
D not fast
C. not sure
3. According to the passage, what has caused soldiers to learn desalination
methods?
A needing drinkable water
B needing a place to store water
C needing water for cooking
D needing to spend less on water
A. needing drinkable water
A Source of Freshwater
1. Throughout history, desalination has been important for survival. Which
details from the passage best support this inference? Choose two answers.
A “But the United Nations says that by 2025, 14 percent of us will lack
freshwater.”
B “Desalination is the process of removing salt from water to make
freshwater.”
C “Explorers such as James Cook turned salt water into drinking water for their crews in the 1770s.”
D “In the last 10 years, the use of desalination around the world has greatly increased.”
E “The largest projects are in Saudi Arabia, Australia, Algeria, and Israel.”
C “Explorers such as James Cook turned salt water into drinking water for their crews in the 1770s.”
D “In the last 10 years, the use of desalination around the world has greatly increased.”
7. Read the sentence from paragraph 5.
As the costs go down, desalination plants are like an oasis of hope for
people in drought-stricken areas.
Why does the author describe desalination plants as an oasis of hope?
A to identify where specific desalination plants are located
B to show how important desalination plants are
C to explain how desalination plants look
D to describe how desalination plants work
B. to show how important desalination plants are
4. Read the sentence from paragraph 5.
Some people are unconvinced about the benefits of desalination.
What is the meaning of unconvinced in this sentence?
A not angry
B very sure
C very happy
D not certain
D. not certain
19. Details in the text and the graphic support the idea that
A there is more water flowing in the world’s rivers than is contained in the world’s lakes.
B scientists can never know exactly how much water there is on Earth and where is it located.
C groundwater is the largest single source of freshwater that is available to humans and plants.
D being able to turn ocean water into freshwater could help solve the world’s water problems.
D being able to turn ocean water into freshwater could help solve the world’s water problems.
16. Which of these statements about Earth’s water is not supported by information in the graphic?
A Oceans are the largest water source on Earth.
B Most of Earth’s water is located underground.
C Glaciers provide more of Earth’s water than lakes.
D Lakes contain more salt than rivers.
B. Most of Earth’s water is located underground.
11. In paragraph 3, what does the word unacceptable mean?
A easily allowed
B not clear
C very clear
D not allowable
D. not allowable
2. Which meaning of turned fits the way it is used in paragraph 2?
A rotated around
B changed
C aimed at
D reached
B. changed
17. What does this graphic compare?
A water levels on Earth and other planets
B water shortages in different areas on Earth
C water saving methods on Earth
D water amounts in Earth’s different sources
D. water amounts in Earth’s different sources
5. Based on details in the passage, what can you infer about the
United Nations?
A It teaches people how to remove salt from water.
B It funds desalination projects.
C It studies global water use.
D It donates water to countries that lack freshwater.
C. It studies global water use.
PART B
Choose two quotes from the passages that best support the answer to
Part A. Choose one statement from each passage.
The author of “A Source of Freshwater” believes desalination is a solutionto water problems, but the author of “Conserve, Don’t Build” believesconserving water is the solution.
A “Turning saltwater into freshwater may seem like magic, but it’s not.”
(“A Source of Freshwater”)
B “Desalination is the process of removing salt from water to make freshwater.” (“A Source of Freshwater”)
C “In many places, desalination is a solution for the future.” (“A Source of Freshwater”)
D “Our water district has announced a plan to build a desalination plant.” (“Conserve, Don’t Build”)
E “The filters used to remove salt are so fine that only water molecules pass
through.” (“Conserve, Don’t Build”)
F “It is better for us to live with nature as responsible citizens than to change nature—and spend a fortune—to suit our selfish needs.” (“Conserve, Don’t Build”)
C. “In many places, desalination is a solution for the future.” (“A Source of Freshwater”)
F “It is better for us to live with nature as responsible citizens than to change nature—and spend a fortune—to suit our selfish needs.” (“Conserve, Don’t Build”)
13. Which meaning of fine fits the way it is used in paragraph 4?
A fee
B high quality
C respectable
D tiny
D. tiny
PRACTICE QUESTION B
Read the paragraph. Then answer the question. The question has two parts.
The Parana River is one of the largest rivers in the world. This river in South America is an important resource. In the 1960s, leaders in Paraguay and Brazil began discussing a way to use the river for a large dam project. Decades later, the Itaipu Dam was completed. This large hydroelectric dam helps with the energy needs of the region.
Construction of the dam brought thousands of jobs to the area. It also forced thousands of people to relocate to other areas. Today the dam is recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
PART B
Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
People had to move from their homes.
A “The Parana River is one of the largest rivers in the world.”
B “This large hydroelectric dam helps with the energy needs of the region.”
C “Construction of the dam brought thousands of jobs to the area.”
D “It also forced thousands of people to relocate to other areas.”
D. “It also forced thousands of people to relocate to other areas.”
6. Based on information in the passage, what are two positive effects of new
desalination plants?
A The plants are a way to stop oceans from getting polluted.
B The plants can be fueled by solar and wind power.
C The plants can transport water between different countries.
D The plants can end the need for water conservation.
E The plants are a water source that will not be ruined during droughts.
B. The plants can be fueled by solar and wind power.
E. The plants are a water source that will not be ruined during droughts.
18. How are the three pie charts of this graphic related to one another?
A The second pie chart illustrates one part of the first, and the third pie chart shows one part of the second.
B The three pie charts show Earth’s water above the surface, on the surface, and below the surface.
C The three pie charts show amounts of water at three different times in Earth’s history.
D The three pie charts show water in three different forms: vapor, liquid, and solid.
A. The second pie chart illustrates one part of the first, and the third pie chart shows one part of the second.
15. PART A
How does “A Source of Freshwater” differ from “Conserve, Don’t Build”?
A The author of “A Source of Freshwater” believes desalination is a solution to water problems, but the author of “Conserve, Don’t Build” believes conserving water is the solution.
B The author of “A Source of Freshwater” focuses on desalination methods
of the past, but the author of “Conserve, Don’t Build” focuses on modern desalination methods.
C The author of “A Source of Freshwater” thinks desalination is a short-term solution to water problems, but the author of “Conserve, Don’t Build” thinks desalination is a long-term solution.
D The author of “A Source of Freshwater” suggests that desalination is important in the United States, but the author of “Conserve, Don’t Build” suggests that desalination is important across the globe.
A. The author of “A Source of Freshwater” believes desalination is a solution to water problems, but the author of “Conserve, Don’t Build” believes conserving water is the solution.
14. Which of the following statements is supported by information in both
“A Source of Freshwater” and “Conserve, Don’t Build”?
A Storing freshwater is the solution for areas that suffer droughts.
B People disagree on how to solve water shortage problems.
C Desalination plants are helpful in dry areas.
D Water conservation is more important than desalination methods.
B. People disagree on how to solve water shortage problems.
PRACTICE QUESTION B
Read the paragraph. Then answer the question. The question has two parts.
The Parana River is one of the largest rivers in the world. This river in South America is an important resource. In the 1960s, leaders in Paraguay and Brazil began discussing a way to use the river for a large dam project. Decades later, the Itaipu Dam was completed. This large hydroelectric dam helps with the energy needs of the region.
Construction of the dam brought thousands of jobs to the area. It also forced thousands of people to relocate to other areas. Today the dam is recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
PART A
Based on information in the paragraph, what was one effect of building the
Itaipu Dam?
A The flow of the Parana River changed.
B People had to move from their homes.
C The drought in the area ended.
D People in the area used less electricity.
B. People had to move from their homes.
10. According to the passage, what will cause water rates to increase?
A the costs of studying desalination methods
B the costs of building a desalination plant
C the costs of repairing the environment near the desalination plant
D the costs of fines imposed by the water district
B. the costs of building a desalination plant
12. Desalination plants cause long-term damage to the environment. Which two
details from the passage provide the strongest support for this statement?
A “Our water district has announced a plan to build a desalination plant.”
B “Out-of-state companies that build the plant will get rich.”
C “One report estimates that the plant will add hundreds of tons of carbon dioxide into our air each year.”
D “This plant will harm marine life.”
E “If those tiny creatures are killed, the whole food web will suffer.”
C “One report estimates that the plant will add hundreds of tons of carbon dioxide into our air each year.”
E. “If those tiny creatures are killed, the whole food web will suffer.”
8. Which of the following inferences is supported by details in the passage?
A Desalination projects will decrease in size.
B Desalination will become a common practice used in people’s homes.
C Desalination plants will get more costly to operate.
D Desalination plants will become more efficient at producing water.
D Desalination plants will become more efficient at producing water.
Conserve don't waste:
9. In the first paragraph, the author uses the words rob and steal to describethe desalination plant. How do these word choices impact the tone of the passage?
A They establish the passage’s hopeful tone.
B They establish the passage’s humorous tone.
C They establish the passage’s critical tone.
D They establish the passage’s neutral tone.
C. They establish the passage’s critical tone.