Which of the following details supports the inference that Eva's family has irish roots?
eva has found an example of the Healy knitting pattern for her aunt
A student is looking for information about the periodic table in a chemistry textbook. Which of the following textbook features should the student use to find the pages where this topic is discussed
Index
Which of the following information sources contains copyright information for a given book?
publication page
Letter from the Chair of Elkinsville Ecological Society
Which of the following statement can be supported by evidence from the passage?
a detailed environmental study if the northern expansion of the interstate has been conducted by elk ecological society
Which of the following areas of a textbook includes supplemental materials and additional information to the text?
appendix
Dear Aunt Suzanne
Which of the following additional sources would have a comparable theme to the passage?
a postcard sent from the Aran islands
Dear Aunt Suzanne
Which of the following sentences accurately summarizes the passage?
on a school trip to Ireland, Eva has spent time in the Aran islands, where she learned about the culture and visited several significant landmarks
Which of the following is the main purpose of a newspaper editorial written in support of education reform?
to persuade readers
After being released from prison, she applied her felonious talents to bank robbery. Which of the following words is the definition of "felonious" in the sentence above?
criminal
Which of the following pairs of search terms entered into a search engine with the phrase "Groundhog Day" is likely to produce information about the origin of Grounding Day?
history and folklore
A teacher asks a student to wipe down the whiteboard before leaving for art class, put away the math textbooks before wiping down the whiteboard, and take the daily attendance sheet to the principal on the way to art class.
put away the math textbooks
Which of the following events happens first after the male cicada calls to the female cicada, according to the passage?
the female makes a clicking sound
a day with humpbacks
Which of the following statements about the passage is true?
in the passage, the writer describes the whale surfacing, exhaling, and slapping her flipper on the water
Which of the following words does the author use to express a derogatory tone?
noisy
beard superiority
Which of the following can be inferred from the evidence given in the passage?
The writer enjoys having a beard.
Which of the following publications would have a different point of view of Eleanor Roosevelt compared to the author's point of view?
a historical japanese military document outlining how to damage enemy morale
dear aunt Suzanne
Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
healy is the name of an iris family or clan
Which of the following words used the passage indicates Eva's opinion?
stuck
Eleanor Roosevelt
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the passage?
eleanor roosevelt became First Lady before the war in the pacific ended
Which of the following statements from the passage offers evidence that female cicadas do not have tymbals attached to their abdomen
female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing
If a user of this phone system wants to find the most recently deleted message, listen to it, and then record a reply, which of the following sequence of numbers will the user select?
4, 7, 2
cicada
Which of the following perspectives can be inferred from the passage?
cicadas and public interest about cicadas add cyclical
Santa Barbara Journal
Which of the following is evidence that supports the claim in the social media post?
the federal governments spending on the space program outpaces its contribution to education in the united states
Which of the following is the most likely reason male cicadas make buzzing sound?
to attract a male
Based on the passage, which of the following words describes Tommy?
meticulous
Which of the following sources would provide relevant information about the cost of property destruction following a natural disaster?
a newspaper article about the natural disaster.
a day with humpbacks
Which of the following statements conveys the main idea of the passage?
humpbacks while populations are finally recovering after nearly being wiped out
Where is it most likely that readers would encounter this text?
the opinion section if the elk daily eagle newspaper
Santa Barbara
Which of the following themes do the two above passages share?
the space program evokes a variety of reactions
cicadas
Which of the following best describes the theme of this passage?
media attention to cicadas is as predictable as cicada life cycles
Which of the following letter sequences remains on the page?
JFFOCWJK
Which of the following supports the detail that the Farallon Islands are a natural home to many animals?
Ocean currents
Which of the following pieces of evidence does the author use to speculate why the Farallon Islands are called "The Devil's Teeth"?
The islands have sharks, choppy currents, and a regular coastlines.
The farallon islands
What is the main idea of the passage?
Human disrupted the ecosystem of the Farallons islands and helped restore it.
With which of the following organization might the author of the article most closely associate?
A nature conservancy agency
The farallon islands
Which of the following is a credible source that the author might have consulted to help write the article?
A copy of a story published by the Fish and wildlife service, originally written by a former refuge manager
Which of the following best describes the meaning of the word "inadvertently" as used in the second paragraph?
Accidentally
Write
Which of the following is the most likely source for most of the statements in the passage?
The writer's knowledge about writing
write
Which of the following statements reshares the main points of the paragraph?
Knowing how to follow or break the rules can be difficult for a writer.
Write
Based on the author's support and evidence, which of the following is a valid evaluation of the paragraph?
It is an entertaining piece based on personal bias opinion
Which of the following phrases from this infomercial contains instructions about how to use the advertised product?
Slip on our patented heat-deflecting mitten.
Which of the following options best describe how Turman supports his argument?
By evoking the feeling of annoyance and relief
plastic
Based on evidence from the passage, which of the following is the most likely inference?
Plastic makes life convenient, but its use has so many cons that its use should be reduced.
Which of the following pairs of examples from the passage best demonstrates why the use of plastic is a divisive topic?
1. Plastic has advantages. 2. Plastic is difficult to recycle efficiently
Which of the following statements is a logical conclusion based on this report?
Emus continued destroying crops in the area throughout the 1930s and 1940s
Which of the following word is a synonym for the word avian?
Bird
During the great Emu war, which of the following events happened immediately after conflict resume in mid November?
Emus resorted to guerrilla tactics
You might think the largest animal on Earth is the blue whale, and
you would be correct. Blue whales can reach a length of 98 ft long and
can weigh as much as 198 tons. However, in the Blue Mountains of
eastern Oregon, there is an organism currently covering an area of 3
square miles and estimated to weigh at least 7,500 tons: the
Armillaria ostoyae fungus, also known as the honey mushroom or
shoestring fungus. Though A ostoyoe is found in other places, such as
Michigan and Germany, only Oregon's fungus has grown to such an
enormous size. The humongous fungus is estimated to be anywhere from
2,000 to 8,000 years old, and it continues to grow by 1 to 3 feet
every year. Stimulus
Which of the following is the
purpose of the passage?
To inform
blue whale
Which of the following best describes the theme of the report?
Extraordinary natural phenomena
Bessie Coleman
Which of the following statements correctly identifies the sequence of events in the reading?
Born to sharecropper parents, Bessie Coleman moved to France to take flight training and then returned to the US as a stunt pilot.
Which of the following sources would be useful for gathering more information about Bessie Coleman?
The National Museum of African American History and Culture
don’t look back now
Which of the following information from the passage contains an opinion
Juliette Cho's close-up shot makes the viewer feel claustrophobic and frightened.
don’t look back now
Which of the following sentences from the passage includes a fact?
"With a running of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efficient"
shia
Which of the following contains only key points of the passage?
Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises, and he is frightened enough to leave work
shia
Which of the following is the topic excerpt?
A mysterious experience at work
shia
Which of the following from the passage supports the conclusion that the passage takes place in the 21st century?
He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force himself to sleep I dont think I can work anymore
Which of the following sources would be the best to resolve other suspense novels?
An encyclopedia entry about suspense genre
which of the following best describes the author experience in the theatre?
No limit to here the theater can take you
theatre
Using evidence from the passage which of the following conclusions about the author can the reader make?
They go to the theater as often as possible
theater
From the passage, which of the following statements represents a logic conclusion about the author?
The author loves to attend theatrical productions
Lexington and Concord passage
Which of the following could accurately subtitle this passage?
The state of the revolution
(Lexington and Concord passage) Which of the following best describes the theme of the passage?
Objective
(Lexington and Concord passage)
Which of the following is the
purpose of the passage?
to inform
federal minimum wage
Which of the following is the writer's main argument?
The custom of tipping should be abolished and servers paid a living wage
federal minimum wage
Which of the following is evidence the writer provides to support the main argument?
Customers pay a large percentage of server's salaries
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from Hedy Lamar’s acting career?
Hedy Lamar wanted more opportunist to speak while acting
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn as to why the US was not interested in lamarr's invention?
The navy preferred to use the work of military engineers
Which of the following can the reader infer about the authors point of view when they state: "the work Lamarr and Antheil did creating this frequency-hoping system led to many technologies that are often taken for granted today?
The author believes that we have underestimated the value of the contribution of lesser-known inventors
Which of the following lines from the passage supports the inference that Hedy Lamarr worked earnestly to archive her goals?
... but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time
Which of the following statements supports the claim that Hedy Lamarr made significant contributions to the advancement of technology?
Her work helped in the future development of cellar phones, Bluetooth, and wi-fi
which of the following first promoted the CEO to consider improving nap rooms?
Company wide audits that reported employee fatigue
Which of the following additional pieces of information supports the claim that napping during the workday will help employees "b happier, healthier, and more productive"?
Rested people have better impulse control, so they are more likely to choose nutritions food over junk food
(Playful pooch passage)
Sometimes, your playful pooch might give
a little nip to your hand or something else that shouldn't be bitten.
To stop bad biting behaviors, you should attempt to redirect your
dog's attention to an appropriate chew toy. You can do this by placing
the toy in their mouth and praising them, causing your canine
companion to associate chewing on a chew toy with positive emotions.
Another step you can take to redirect biting behavior is to use biting
deterrent spray. The spray can be homemade or store-bought. Just make
sure that the ingredients won't make your puppy's tummy sick.
Which of the following terms identifies the authors tone in the passage?
Informal
playful pooch
Which of the following best identifies the author's purpose in the passage?
To describe how to train a puppy
Which of the following conclusions is supported by all the details provided about the birthday party?
Dr. Oliver creek stone is an unconventional fellow
Which of the following quotes from a guest at the birthday party contains a stereotype?
Considering the elderly age of Dr. Creekstone, He was surprisingly articulate and intelligent
Which of the following words from the sentence above has a negative connotation?
shocked
Barton
According to the timeline which of the following events happens second?
Barton works on the frontlines of civil war
Which of the following words as used in the timeline indicates the chronology of events in Barton's life?
After
Which of the following information indicates Clara Barton has international influence?
1869 Barton travels to Europe, assisting with preparing military hospitals and supplying aid to the poor.
Which of the following evidence from the passage supports the inference that Groundhog Day is an entertaining tradition?
Over the years these events have come to include a scavenger hunt a talent show and a ball
What source would be most useful in determining the reliability of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions over a number of years?
A record of weather patterns in the last decade
Which of the following statements should be included in an accurate summary of the text? (select all that apply)
The volunteers went to the house of the opposing party
accidentally
The candidate received more voters in places
the volunteers canvassed
Which of the following word are synonyms for "erroneously" as used in the passage? (select all that apply)
Incorrectly
Mistakenly
peanut butter cookies
Which of the following statements about the passage is true?
Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously
peanut butter cookies
Which of the following statements is true?
Each ball of dough must be pressed down with a fork before baking
peanut butter cookies
Which of the following conclusion can be taken form the passage?
The cookies made with this recipe may have been handed down in a family.
Which of the following sources is most likely to provide relevant data?
A university research paper about decibel limits of headphones and speakers
With which of the following articles should the student expect to place this photo?
New species discovered by anthropology department alumna
Which of the following supports an evaluation of a logical argument?
Unbiased information
Which of the following resources would help a reader gather information about economic trade during World War 1?
News articles and textbooks
baseball
Which of the following statements is correct?
The author thinks it would be exciting to watch home run ball
Based on the advertisement below, which provides the necessary experience to pursue her claim and would ensure the employee's lowest overall cost?
Smith and Jones
dogs
The following sentences can be combined to form a paragraph. Which of the following sentences represents the main idea?
Our dogs are the most adorable creatures in the world
don’t look back now
Which of the following sentences best summarizes the second paragraph of the passage?
The direction and cinematography are the key elements to creating the films tense, suspenseful tone
don’t look back now
Which of the following conclusions could a reader make from this passage?
There is a big twist in the second half of the movie
In which of the following genres would Don’t Look Back Now most likely be classified?
Suspense
Write
Based on the author's support and evidence, which of the following is a valid evaluation of the paragraph?
It is an entertaining piece based on personal bias opinion
diary mc grabs
Which of the following options best describes the purpose of this infomercial?
To persuade the audience to buy the Dairy McGrabs
(The Great Emu War passage)
Which of the following statements is
a logical conclusion based on this report?
Emus continued destroying crops in the area throughout the 1930s and 1940s
Which of the following resources would be the most reliable for the parent to consult?
A review of sunscreens from a skin cancer research foundation
football
Which of the following pieces of evidence would be relevant to help explain what happened?
The football team often exchanges pranks with the biggest rival a high school team from the next town
Which of the following information sources contains copyright information for a given book?
Publication page
Using the employment advertisement above, which of the following applicants could meet the requirements of this job?
A teacher who has taught for 4 years
Which of the following areas of a textbook includes supplementary materials and additional information to the text?
Appendix
Which of the following phrases on the label is a subheading?
Amounts per serving
Which of the following is the best source to consult about the famous jazz saxophonist Charlie "yardbird"Parker's childhood in Kansas City in the 1940s?
A published magazine interview with Charlie Parker
Which of the following best identifies the mode of this passage?
Narrative
Based on content, which of the following is the best definition for the word "indefatigable" use in the paragraph?
Tireless
Eleanor Roosevelt
Which of the following is a reasonable prediction from the passage?
Eleanor Roosevelt was tired both physically and emotionally after her tour
aunt Suzanne
According to the passage, which of the following events happens last?
Eva takes a bus to Dublin.
knitting
Which of the following additional sources would have a comparable theme to the passage?
An instructional book on knitting
ecological society
Which of the following statements can be supported by evidence from the passage?
a detailed environmental study if the northern expansion of the interstate has been conducted by elk ecological society
beard
Which of the following can be inferred from the evidence given in the passage?
The writer enjoys having a beard.
beard
Which of the following is a counterclaim to the argument in the passage?
Beards may be a hazard in professional lines of employment.
Which of the following is a fact presented in the advertisement?
About three-quarters of those who drink Pro-10 shakes for 2 weeks report having more energy.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the warning label?
If you have a respiratory problem, take this medication only if directed by a doctor.
The athlete enjoyed the accolades of her teammates when she scored the winning goal. Which of the following words is the best synonym for the word "accolades" in the sentence above?
Praises
Gold is a widely known metal, often used for making jewelry. Pure gold is called 24-carat gold, but there is also 14-carat gold. Because gold is a soft metal, it is sometimes combined with another metal to harden it, such as copper. Fourteen-carat gold is named as such because 14 out of the 24 carats, approximately 60%, is gold and the remaining 10 carats, or 40%, is some other metal.
Which of the following is the purpose of the passage above?
To inform
Which of the following provides information about symbols used on a specific map?
Legend
Copy the letter string "VSONEFQXC" on a piece of paper. Cross out the second and last letters. Replace all vowels with the letter C. Insert an O before the second C. Cross out the first and third letters. Double the second letter.
Which of the following letter sequences remains on the page?
COOCFQX
heater
For which of the following situations would this advertisement be useful?
A St. Louis resident's water heater just stopped working.
Which of the following is a reasonable inference based on the information presented in the advertisement?
seventy-six percent of customers felt better in 3 days
Which of the following words from the passage indicates time sequence or the order of events?
once
Copy the letter string above on a piece of paper. Cross out the second and last letters. Replace all vowels with the letter C. Insert an O before the second C. Cross out the first and third letters. Double the second letter. which of the following letter sequences remains on the page
SFFMOC
eggs
Which of the following is a relevant idea needed for an objective summary of this text?
Egg substitutes should bind and leaven the recipe ingredients.
eggs
Which of the following statements identifies the author's point of view in the passage?
There are a number of egg substitutes for recipes.
eggs
Which of the following textual evidence is used by the author to reinforce their claim that egg substitutions are plentiful?
There are both dairy and nondairy options for egg replacements.
eggs
Which of the following is a false or misleading statement based on the given textual evidence?
When using egg alternatives, people with egg allergies can still enjoy their favorite recipes.
Which of the following would be a relevant piece of data to support the claim that there are several substitutions for eggs in baking?
An infographic depicting the properties of the ingredients used in baking
sales associate position
Which of the following could a reader conclude is true based on the information in the passage?
The successful applicant should have open availability.
sales associate position
Which of the following conclusions does the information in the passage support?
This sales and customer service position is an entry level job.
dogs
Which of the following ideas, if added to the text, would make the passage more persuasive?
The author proves that dogs can be mayors by citing examples where dogs were elected as mayor.
dogs
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the passage?
To entertain people with the idea that a dog could hold political office.
Which of the following pairs of words from the text is relevant information to pass onto an illustrator who is creating art related to the poem for publication?
Shroud, nest
an ode to naps
What of following explains the effect that word choice has on the meaning of the passage?
The author selects contrasting words like "peaceful" and "dodge" to compare two unlike activities.
an ode to naps
Which of following pieces of data supports a conclusion that the reader can draw from the passage?
As self-reported in a research survey, people who lived in locations that received more than 60 inches in average precipitation indicated better levels of rest and lower levels of anxiety.
Which of the following pieces of evidence from the text supports the conclusion that Viele's work had an impact on the development of Manhattan island?
Central Park continues to flood, which Viele set out to prevent with his map.
Which of the following additional resources would validate the information given in Viele's map?
A map showing population density of New York City by borough in 1865 and 1965
Which of the following time frames is a gap in the sequence conveyed in the passage?
From when she opened the basement door until she saw the calico cat looking unimpressed
Which of the following phrases from the passage added humor to an otherwise fearful mood?
Because she did-or, she would once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years.
Which of the following pieces of evidence from the text supports the prediction that Alice finally entered the basement because she was frustrated?
She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible.
Which of the following is misleading information that Alice uses to support her argument that the house is "terrifying"?
The doors have skeleton key locks.
Which of the following would be relevant evidence to conclude the basement has a ghost?
The previous owners said they had experienced supernatural events as well.
Which of the following is evidence to support the interpretation that Alice thinks ghosts can be contained?
She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house.
According to the passage, which of the following definitions most closely defines the prefix "partheno-"?
Without fertilization
genetic variation
Which of the following is a conclusion the reader might draw from the information in the passage?
Genetic variation and mutations may give mourning geckos a better chance for survival.
zoo
Which of the following credentials would increase the author's credibility?
A senior zoologist at a zoo in South America
What source would be most useful in determining the reliability of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions over a number of years?
A historical survey of customs in Pennsylvania
The jurors for the trial were randomly selected from a pool.
In which of the following sentences does the word
"pool" have the same meaning as the sentence above?
The pool of available workers diminished during the summer.
When evaluating an author's point of view, which of the following is important for the reader to consider?
The author's personal or business interest in the subject
According to the graph, which of the following statements is correct?
More decades reached greater than 50% of daily high temperature records than reached greater than 50% of low temperature records
According to the graph, which of the following statements is correct about employment in 2015?
There was a greater chance of being unemployed with an associate degree than if a person had completed an occupational program
Copy the letter string above on a piece of paper. Cross out the first
and last letters. Replace the letter B with the letter Q. Insert a U
after each Q. Switch the first and last letters.
Which of
the following letter sequences remains on the page?
UKGAQUOC
Which of the following is the meaning of the phrase "neither here nor there" in the sentence above?
Not relevant
Which of the following is a synonym for "fathom" as used in the sentence above?
Ascertain
cookie
Which of the following statements about the passage is true?
These cookies should be cooled on a baking rack.
cookie
Which of the following is the topic of this passage?
Ruth Wakefield's cookie recipe
Based on the size chart, which European shoe size will probably be the best fit for the athlete?
38
Using the medication label above, which of the following dosing schedules should a person follow?
6 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m.
Which of the following parts of a paragraph contains the main idea?
Thesis
Which of the following events most likely influenced the publication of Saint-Exupéry's novel Night Flight?
Pioneering international postal flight
A student is researching women's roles in literature. To access a list of sources related to this topic, the student should consult which of the following?
A bibliography
Which of the following steps should the employee perform 3rd?
Clock out
As used in the passage, which of the following phrases, clarifies the order of the steps in basic bread making?
Once-fermented dough is then cut
In which of the following magazine articles would the student most likely find relevant information about ZIP codes?
"Postal Code Zones of the U.S. Postal Service"
Editor wanted
Using the employment advertisement above, which of the following applicants could meet the requirements of this job?
A writer looking to work 40 hours a week
A consumer is preparing to bolt a dresser to the wall. Identify the sequence of steps the consumer should follow. (Move the options into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order. Use all the options.)
To prepare, determine that all necessary parts are accounted for and in good condition.
Next, move the dresser to access the wall.
Prior to drilling, return the dresser to the wall and remove the top drawer
Locate a stud within the wall and mark its location with a pencil
Then, drill a pilot hole through the back of the dresser and into the stud
Finally, secure a bolt through the pilot hole in the dresser and into the wall stud