Practice and some
PRACTICE QUESTION A
What does the word incomplete mean?
A finished quickly
B one who finishes
C not finished
D able to finish
What is,
C. not finished
1. Paragraph 2 says, “In 2014, worsening conditions made him call for a
20 percent reduction in water use.”
Which meaning of call fits the way it is used in this sentence?
A to telephone someone
B to announce something
C to yell to someone
D to give something a name
What is
B. to announce something
You Waste you pay:
1. Paragraph 2 says, “In 2014, worsening conditions made him call for a
20 percent reduction in water use.”
Which meaning of call fits the way it is used in this sentence?
A to telephone someone
B to announce something
C to yell to someone
D to give something a name
B to announce something
7. Which meaning of courses fits the way it is used in paragraph 2?
A routes that are followed
B procedures to deal with a situation
C areas of land set aside for a sport
D lessons in a particular subject
C. areas of land set aside for a sport
Selling your Lawn
12. According to the passage, what can cause a lawn-removal program
participant not to qualify for a rebate?
A a high water bill
B a failed inspection
C a yard that is too large
D a non-native plant
B. a failed inspection
Directions: Read the paragraph. Then answer the question. The question has two parts.PRACTICE QUESTION B
The Glen Canyon Dam
In the 1930s, the United States government developed a dam project
in Arizona as part of the Colorado River Storage Project. This dam is
named for the Glen Canyon gorges. The Glen Canyon Dam was built
to help with the energy needs of millions of people. One of the main
purposes of the dam was to provide a water storage system for the area.
Many see the dam as a success, but some critics say its construction
caused too much damage to the area’s landscape.
PART A
Based on information in the paragraph, what is one factor that led to the
construction of the Glen Canyon Dam?
A People needed a way to keep water available for future use.
B There was a water shortage caused by a long drought.
C People wanted to find a way to transport water to different areas.
D There was dangerous flooding in the area.
PART B
Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to part A?
A “This dam is named for the Glen Canyon gorges.”
B “The Glen Canyon Dam was built to help with the energy needs of millions of
people.”
C “One of the main purposes of the dam was to provide a water storage system
for the area.”
D “Many see the dam as a success, but some critics say its construction caused
too much damage to the area’s landscape.”
What is
PART A
Based on information in the paragraph, what is one factor that led to the
construction of the Glen Canyon Dam?
A. People needed a way to keep water available for future use.
And,
What is,
C. “One of the main purposes of the dam was to provide a water storage system
for the area.”
2. Read the sentence from paragraph 3.
They explain why using too much water is unwise.
What does unwise mean in this sentence?
A very foolish
B very common
C not easy
D not serious
A. very foolish
2. Read the sentence from paragraph 3.
They explain why using too much water is unwise.
You Waste you pay:
What does unwise mean in this sentence?
A very foolish
B very common
C not easy
D not serious
A. very foolish
7. Which meaning of courses fits the way it is used in paragraph 2?
A routes that are followed
B procedures to deal with a situation
C areas of land set aside for a sport
D lessons in a particular subject
C. areas of land set aside for a sport
9. Read the sentence from paragraph 3.
To encourage people to participate in these programs, the amount of
money a person can earn often is unrestricted.
Selling your Lawn
What is the meaning of unrestricted?
A being within a limit
B having some limits
C reaching a limit
D having no limits
D having no limits
3. PART A
Which of the following inferences is best supported by details in the
passage?
A California’s water laws are causing people to relocate to other states.
B Some of California’s water districts believe that watering restrictions
are unfair.
C California’s water laws are being adopted across the country.
D Some of California’s water districts have more of a water shortage
than others.
D. Some of California’s water districts have more of a water shortage
than others.
4. Read the sentence from paragraph 4.
People who are incapable of following water guidelines also are subject
to fines.
What does incapable mean in this sentence?
A not wanting to achieve
B able to achieve
C to be willing to achieve
D not able to achieve
D. not able to achieve
Selling your Lawn
11. Lawn-removal programs require a serious commitment from property
owners. Which sentence from the passage best supports this inference?
A “The owner must have at least 250 square feet of turf.”
B “A home or business owner submits an application.”
C “The area must remain without grass for at least five years.”
D “Most landowners combine plants with stone and mulch to create
attractive landscaping.”
C. “The area must remain without grass for at least five years.”
8. According to the passage, what key factor causes people to take part in
lawn-removal programs?
A People prefer the look of dry landscaping to lawns.
B People want to earn money through rebates.
C People believe lawn mowing wastes energy.
D People are afraid of drought.
B. People want to earn money through rebates.
Selling your Lawn
According to the passage, what is one effect of dry landscaping?
A It helps people lower their water bills.
B It can lower the value of a person’s home.
C It can keep away insects.
D It helps purify polluted water.
A It helps people lower their water bills.
PART B
Which statement from the passage best supports the answer to part A?
A “Many people don’t think much about water usage.”
B “The needs for water vary widely across the state, especially for irrigation.”
C “People who use more than their water allowance are also charged a
higher rate for their water.”
D “These new laws are part of Stage One.”
B. “The needs for water vary widely across the state, especially for irrigation.”
Selling your Lawn passage
10. According to the passage, what is one effect of dry landscaping?
A It helps people lower their water bills.
B It can lower the value of a person’s home.
C It can keep away insects.
D It helps purify polluted water.
A. It helps people lower their water bills.
6. Based on information in the passage, what can you infer about California’s
water emergency?
A. It is a difficult problem with no easy solution.
B. It is a major crisis that will end quickly if people conserve water.
C. It is a difficult problem, but it will end soon.
D. It is a short-term crisis that is being solved by expert hydrologists.
A. It is a difficult problem with no easy solution.
9. Read the sentence from paragraph 3.
To encourage people to participate in these programs, the amount of
money a person can earn often is unrestricted.
What is the meaning of unrestricted?
A being within a limit
B having some limits
C reaching a limit
D having no limits
D having no limits
Selling your Lawn:
14. What inference about water conservation is supported by details in the
passage?
A Conserving water is important during certain seasons of the year.
B Conserving water requires people to make changes to their daily lives.
C Conserving water keeps people from having attractive landscaping.
D Conserving water is impossible in dry parts of the country.
B. Conserving water requires people to make changes to their daily lives.
Selling Your Lawn
11. Lawn-removal programs require a serious commitment from property
owners. Which sentence from the passage best supports this inference?
A “The owner must have at least 250 square feet of turf.”
B “A home or business owner submits an application.”
C “The area must remain without grass for at least five years.”
D “Most landowners combine plants with stone and mulch to create
attractive landscaping.”
C “The area must remain without grass for at least five years.”
Selling Your Lawn
12. According to the passage, what can cause a lawn-removal program
participant not to qualify for a rebate?
A a high water bill
B a failed inspection
C a yard that is too large
D a non-native plant
B. a failed inspection
5. According to the passage, what will happen if the Stage One water laws are
not a success?
A. A drought will occur.
B. Other stages of laws will be put into effect.
C. The fines for daytime watering will be lowered.
D. The governor will remove Stage One fines.
B. Other stages of laws will be put into effect.
8. According to the passage, what key factor causes people to take part in
lawn-removal programs?
A People prefer the look of dry landscaping to lawns.
B People want to earn money through rebates.
C People believe lawn mowing wastes energy.
D People are afraid of drought.
B People want to earn money through rebates.
Selling Your Lawn:
13. What causes landowners to use native plants?
A Native plants are provided for free by local governments.
B Native plants grow quickly.
C Native plants are easy to care for.
D Native plants are larger than non-native plants.
C. Native plants are easy to care for.