front 1 Which of the following details supports the inference that Eva's family has irish roots? | back 1 eva has found an example of the Healy knitting pattern for her aunt |
front 2 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 | back 2 Index |
front 3 Which of the following information sources contains copyright information for a given book? | back 3 publication page |
front 4 Letter from the Chair of Elkinsville Ecological Society Which of the following statement can be supported by evidence from the passage? | back 4 a detailed environmental study if the northern expansion of the interstate has been conducted by elk ecological society |
front 5 Which of the following areas of a textbook includes supplemental materials and additional information to the text? | back 5 appendix |
front 6 Dear Aunt Suzanne Which of the following additional sources would have a comparable theme to the passage? | back 6 a postcard sent from the Aran islands |
front 7 Dear Aunt Suzanne Which of the following sentences accurately summarizes the passage? | back 7 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 |
front 8 Which of the following is the main purpose of a newspaper editorial written in support of education reform? | back 8 to persuade readers |
front 9 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? | back 9 criminal |
front 10 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? | back 10 history and folklore |
front 11 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. | back 11 put away the math textbooks |
front 12 Which of the following events happens first after the male cicada calls to the female cicada, according to the passage? | back 12 the female makes a clicking sound |
front 13 a day with humpbacks Which of the following statements about the passage is true? | back 13 in the passage, the writer describes the whale surfacing, exhaling, and slapping her flipper on the water |
front 14 Which of the following words does the author use to express a derogatory tone? | back 14 noisy |
front 15 beard superiority Which of the following can be inferred from the evidence given in the passage? | back 15 The writer enjoys having a beard. |
front 16 Which of the following publications would have a different point of view of Eleanor Roosevelt compared to the author's point of view? | back 16 a historical japanese military document outlining how to damage enemy morale |
front 17 dear aunt Suzanne Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage? | back 17 healy is the name of an iris family or clan |
front 18 Which of the following words used the passage indicates Eva's opinion? | back 18 stuck |
front 19 Eleanor Roosevelt Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the passage? | back 19 eleanor roosevelt became First Lady before the war in the pacific ended |
front 20 Which of the following statements from the passage offers evidence that female cicadas do not have tymbals attached to their abdomen | back 20 female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing |
front 21 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? | back 21 4, 7, 2 |
front 22 cicada Which of the following perspectives can be inferred from the passage? | back 22 cicadas and public interest about cicadas add cyclical |
front 23 Santa Barbara Journal Which of the following is evidence that supports the claim in the social media post? | back 23 the federal governments spending on the space program outpaces its contribution to education in the united states |
front 24 Which of the following is the most likely reason male cicadas make buzzing sound? | back 24 to attract a male |
front 25 Based on the passage, which of the following words describes Tommy? | back 25 meticulous |
front 26 Which of the following sources would provide relevant information about the cost of property destruction following a natural disaster? | back 26 a newspaper article about the natural disaster. |
front 27 a day with humpbacks Which of the following statements conveys the main idea of the passage? | back 27 humpbacks while populations are finally recovering after nearly being wiped out |
front 28 Where is it most likely that readers would encounter this text? | back 28 the opinion section if the elk daily eagle newspaper |
front 29 Santa Barbara Which of the following themes do the two above passages share? | back 29 the space program evokes a variety of reactions |
front 30 cicadas Which of the following best describes the theme of this passage? | back 30 media attention to cicadas is as predictable as cicada life cycles |
front 31 Which of the following letter sequences remains on the page? | back 31 JFFOCWJK |
front 32 Which of the following supports the detail that the Farallon Islands are a natural home to many animals? | back 32 Ocean currents |
front 33 Which of the following pieces of evidence does the author use to speculate why the Farallon Islands are called "The Devil's Teeth"? | back 33 The islands have sharks, choppy currents, and a regular coastlines. |
front 34 The farallon islands What is the main idea of the passage? | back 34 Human disrupted the ecosystem of the Farallons islands and helped restore it. |
front 35 With which of the following organization might the author of the article most closely associate? | back 35 A nature conservancy agency |
front 36 The farallon islands Which of the following is a credible source that the author might have consulted to help write the article? | back 36 A copy of a story published by the Fish and wildlife service, originally written by a former refuge manager |
front 37 Which of the following best describes the meaning of the word "inadvertently" as used in the second paragraph? | back 37 Accidentally |
front 38 Write Which of the following is the most likely source for most of the statements in the passage? | back 38 The writer's knowledge about writing |
front 39 write Which of the following statements reshares the main points of the paragraph? | back 39 Knowing how to follow or break the rules can be difficult for a writer. |
front 40 Write Based on the author's support and evidence, which of the following is a valid evaluation of the paragraph? | back 40 It is an entertaining piece based on personal bias opinion |
front 41 Which of the following phrases from this infomercial contains instructions about how to use the advertised product? | back 41 Slip on our patented heat-deflecting mitten. |
front 42 Which of the following options best describe how Turman supports his argument? | back 42 By evoking the feeling of annoyance and relief |
front 43 plastic Based on evidence from the passage, which of the following is the most likely inference? | back 43 Plastic makes life convenient, but its use has so many cons that its use should be reduced. |
front 44 Which of the following pairs of examples from the passage best demonstrates why the use of plastic is a divisive topic? | back 44 1. Plastic has advantages. 2. Plastic is difficult to recycle efficiently |
front 45 Which of the following statements is a logical conclusion based on this report? | back 45 Emus continued destroying crops in the area throughout the 1930s and 1940s |
front 46 Which of the following word is a synonym for the word avian? | back 46 Bird |
front 47 During the great Emu war, which of the following events happened immediately after conflict resume in mid November? | back 47 Emus resorted to guerrilla tactics |
front 48 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 | back 48 To inform |
front 49 blue whale Which of the following best describes the theme of the report? | back 49 Extraordinary natural phenomena |
front 50 Bessie Coleman Which of the following statements correctly identifies the sequence of events in the reading? | back 50 Born to sharecropper parents, Bessie Coleman moved to France to take flight training and then returned to the US as a stunt pilot. |
front 51 Which of the following sources would be useful for gathering more information about Bessie Coleman? | back 51 The National Museum of African American History and Culture |
front 52 don’t look back now Which of the following information from the passage contains an opinion | back 52 Juliette Cho's close-up shot makes the viewer feel claustrophobic and frightened. |
front 53 don’t look back now Which of the following sentences from the passage includes a fact? | back 53 "With a running of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efficient" |
front 54 shia Which of the following contains only key points of the passage? | back 54 Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises, and he is frightened enough to leave work |
front 55 shia Which of the following is the topic excerpt? | back 55 A mysterious experience at work |
front 56 shia Which of the following from the passage supports the conclusion that the passage takes place in the 21st century? | back 56 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 |
front 57 Which of the following sources would be the best to resolve other suspense novels? | back 57 An encyclopedia entry about suspense genre |
front 58 which of the following best describes the author experience in the theatre? | back 58 No limit to here the theater can take you |
front 59 theatre Using evidence from the passage which of the following conclusions about the author can the reader make? | back 59 They go to the theater as often as possible |
front 60 theater From the passage, which of the following statements represents a logic conclusion about the author? | back 60 The author loves to attend theatrical productions |
front 61 Lexington and Concord passage Which of the following could accurately subtitle this passage? | back 61 The state of the revolution |
front 62 (Lexington and Concord passage) Which of the following best describes the theme of the passage? | back 62 Objective |
front 63 (Lexington and Concord passage) | back 63 to inform |
front 64 federal minimum wage Which of the following is the writer's main argument? | back 64 The custom of tipping should be abolished and servers paid a living wage |
front 65 federal minimum wage Which of the following is evidence the writer provides to support the main argument? | back 65 Customers pay a large percentage of server's salaries |
front 66 Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from Hedy Lamar’s acting career? | back 66 Hedy Lamar wanted more opportunist to speak while acting |
front 67 Which of the following conclusions can be drawn as to why the US was not interested in lamarr's invention? | back 67 The navy preferred to use the work of military engineers |
front 68 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? | back 68 The author believes that we have underestimated the value of the contribution of lesser-known inventors |
front 69 Which of the following lines from the passage supports the inference that Hedy Lamarr worked earnestly to archive her goals? | back 69 ... but she did not allow that to stop her from teaching herself in her spare time |
front 70 Which of the following statements supports the claim that Hedy Lamarr made significant contributions to the advancement of technology? | back 70 Her work helped in the future development of cellar phones, Bluetooth, and wi-fi |
front 71 which of the following first promoted the CEO to consider improving nap rooms? | back 71 Company wide audits that reported employee fatigue |
front 72 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"? | back 72 Rested people have better impulse control, so they are more likely to choose nutritions food over junk food |
front 73 (Playful pooch passage) | back 73 Informal |
front 74 playful pooch Which of the following best identifies the author's purpose in the passage? | back 74 To describe how to train a puppy |
front 75 Which of the following conclusions is supported by all the details provided about the birthday party? | back 75 Dr. Oliver creek stone is an unconventional fellow |
front 76 Which of the following quotes from a guest at the birthday party contains a stereotype? | back 76 Considering the elderly age of Dr. Creekstone, He was surprisingly articulate and intelligent |
front 77 Which of the following words from the sentence above has a negative connotation? | back 77 shocked |
front 78 Barton According to the timeline which of the following events happens second? | back 78 Barton works on the frontlines of civil war |
front 79 Which of the following words as used in the timeline indicates the chronology of events in Barton's life? | back 79 After |
front 80 Which of the following information indicates Clara Barton has international influence? | back 80 1869 Barton travels to Europe, assisting with preparing military hospitals and supplying aid to the poor. |
front 81 Which of the following evidence from the passage supports the inference that Groundhog Day is an entertaining tradition? | back 81 Over the years these events have come to include a scavenger hunt a talent show and a ball |
front 82 What source would be most useful in determining the reliability of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions over a number of years? | back 82 A record of weather patterns in the last decade |
front 83 Which of the following statements should be included in an accurate summary of the text? (select all that apply) | back 83 The volunteers went to the house of the opposing party
accidentally |
front 84 Which of the following word are synonyms for "erroneously" as used in the passage? (select all that apply) | back 84 Incorrectly |
front 85 peanut butter cookies Which of the following statements about the passage is true? | back 85 Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously |
front 86 peanut butter cookies Which of the following statements is true? | back 86 Each ball of dough must be pressed down with a fork before baking |
front 87 peanut butter cookies Which of the following conclusion can be taken form the passage? | back 87 The cookies made with this recipe may have been handed down in a family. |
front 88 Which of the following sources is most likely to provide relevant data? | back 88 A university research paper about decibel limits of headphones and speakers |
front 89 With which of the following articles should the student expect to place this photo? | back 89 New species discovered by anthropology department alumna |
front 90 Which of the following supports an evaluation of a logical argument? | back 90 Unbiased information |
front 91 Which of the following resources would help a reader gather information about economic trade during World War 1? | back 91 News articles and textbooks |
front 92 baseball Which of the following statements is correct? | back 92 The author thinks it would be exciting to watch home run ball |
front 93 Based on the advertisement below, which provides the necessary experience to pursue her claim and would ensure the employee's lowest overall cost? | back 93 Smith and Jones |
front 94 dogs The following sentences can be combined to form a paragraph. Which of the following sentences represents the main idea? | back 94 Our dogs are the most adorable creatures in the world |
front 95 don’t look back now Which of the following sentences best summarizes the second paragraph of the passage? | back 95 The direction and cinematography are the key elements to creating the films tense, suspenseful tone |
front 96 don’t look back now Which of the following conclusions could a reader make from this passage? | back 96 There is a big twist in the second half of the movie |
front 97 In which of the following genres would Don’t Look Back Now most likely be classified? | back 97 Suspense |
front 98 Write Based on the author's support and evidence, which of the following is a valid evaluation of the paragraph? | back 98 It is an entertaining piece based on personal bias opinion |
front 99 diary mc grabs Which of the following options best describes the purpose of this infomercial? | back 99 To persuade the audience to buy the Dairy McGrabs |
front 100 (The Great Emu War passage) | back 100 Emus continued destroying crops in the area throughout the 1930s and 1940s |
front 101 Which of the following resources would be the most reliable for the parent to consult? | back 101 A review of sunscreens from a skin cancer research foundation |
front 102 football Which of the following pieces of evidence would be relevant to help explain what happened? | back 102 The football team often exchanges pranks with the biggest rival a high school team from the next town |
front 103 Which of the following information sources contains copyright information for a given book? | back 103 Publication page |
front 104 Using the employment advertisement above, which of the following applicants could meet the requirements of this job? | back 104 A teacher who has taught for 4 years |
front 105 Which of the following areas of a textbook includes supplementary materials and additional information to the text? | back 105 Appendix |
front 106 Which of the following phrases on the label is a subheading? | back 106 Amounts per serving |
front 107 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? | back 107 A published magazine interview with Charlie Parker |
front 108 Which of the following best identifies the mode of this passage? | back 108 Narrative |
front 109 Based on content, which of the following is the best definition for the word "indefatigable" use in the paragraph? | back 109 Tireless |
front 110 Eleanor Roosevelt Which of the following is a reasonable prediction from the passage? | back 110 Eleanor Roosevelt was tired both physically and emotionally after her tour |
front 111 aunt Suzanne According to the passage, which of the following events happens last? | back 111 Eva takes a bus to Dublin. |
front 112 knitting Which of the following additional sources would have a comparable theme to the passage? | back 112 An instructional book on knitting |
front 113 ecological society Which of the following statements can be supported by evidence from the passage? | back 113 a detailed environmental study if the northern expansion of the interstate has been conducted by elk ecological society |
front 114 beard Which of the following can be inferred from the evidence given in the passage? | back 114 The writer enjoys having a beard. |
front 115 beard Which of the following is a counterclaim to the argument in the passage? | back 115 Beards may be a hazard in professional lines of employment. |
front 116 Which of the following is a fact presented in the advertisement? | back 116 About three-quarters of those who drink Pro-10 shakes for 2 weeks report having more energy. |
front 117 Which of the following statements best summarizes the warning label? | back 117 If you have a respiratory problem, take this medication only if directed by a doctor. |
front 118 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? | back 118 Praises |
front 119 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? | back 119 To inform |
front 120 Which of the following provides information about symbols used on a specific map? | back 120 Legend |
front 121 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? | back 121 COOCFQX |
front 122 heater For which of the following situations would this advertisement be useful? | back 122 A St. Louis resident's water heater just stopped working. |
front 123 Which of the following is a reasonable inference based on the information presented in the advertisement? | back 123 seventy-six percent of customers felt better in 3 days |
front 124 Which of the following words from the passage indicates time sequence or the order of events? | back 124 once |
front 125 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 | back 125 SFFMOC |
front 126 eggs Which of the following is a relevant idea needed for an objective summary of this text? | back 126 Egg substitutes should bind and leaven the recipe ingredients. |
front 127 eggs Which of the following statements identifies the author's point of view in the passage? | back 127 There are a number of egg substitutes for recipes. |
front 128 eggs Which of the following textual evidence is used by the author to reinforce their claim that egg substitutions are plentiful? | back 128 There are both dairy and nondairy options for egg replacements. |
front 129 eggs Which of the following is a false or misleading statement based on the given textual evidence? | back 129 When using egg alternatives, people with egg allergies can still enjoy their favorite recipes. |
front 130 Which of the following would be a relevant piece of data to support the claim that there are several substitutions for eggs in baking? | back 130 An infographic depicting the properties of the ingredients used in baking |
front 131 sales associate position Which of the following could a reader conclude is true based on the information in the passage? | back 131 The successful applicant should have open availability. |
front 132 sales associate position Which of the following conclusions does the information in the passage support? | back 132 This sales and customer service position is an entry level job. |
front 133 dogs Which of the following ideas, if added to the text, would make the passage more persuasive? | back 133 The author proves that dogs can be mayors by citing examples where dogs were elected as mayor. |
front 134 dogs Which of the following best describes the purpose of the passage? | back 134 To entertain people with the idea that a dog could hold political office. |
front 135 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? | back 135 Shroud, nest |
front 136 an ode to naps What of following explains the effect that word choice has on the meaning of the passage? | back 136 The author selects contrasting words like "peaceful" and "dodge" to compare two unlike activities. |
front 137 an ode to naps Which of following pieces of data supports a conclusion that the reader can draw from the passage? | back 137 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. |
front 138 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? | back 138 Central Park continues to flood, which Viele set out to prevent with his map. |
front 139 Which of the following additional resources would validate the information given in Viele's map? | back 139 A map showing population density of New York City by borough in 1865 and 1965 |
front 140 Which of the following time frames is a gap in the sequence conveyed in the passage? | back 140 From when she opened the basement door until she saw the calico cat looking unimpressed |
front 141 Which of the following phrases from the passage added humor to an otherwise fearful mood? | back 141 Because she did-or, she would once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years. |
front 142 Which of the following pieces of evidence from the text supports the prediction that Alice finally entered the basement because she was frustrated? | back 142 She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. |
front 143 Which of the following is misleading information that Alice uses to support her argument that the house is "terrifying"? | back 143 The doors have skeleton key locks. |
front 144 Which of the following would be relevant evidence to conclude the basement has a ghost? | back 144 The previous owners said they had experienced supernatural events as well. |
front 145 Which of the following is evidence to support the interpretation that Alice thinks ghosts can be contained? | back 145 She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house. |
front 146 According to the passage, which of the following definitions most closely defines the prefix "partheno-"? | back 146 Without fertilization |
front 147 genetic variation Which of the following is a conclusion the reader might draw from the information in the passage? | back 147 Genetic variation and mutations may give mourning geckos a better chance for survival. |
front 148 zoo Which of the following credentials would increase the author's credibility? | back 148 A senior zoologist at a zoo in South America |
front 149 What source would be most useful in determining the reliability of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions over a number of years? | back 149 A historical survey of customs in Pennsylvania |
front 150 The jurors for the trial were randomly selected from a pool. | back 150 The pool of available workers diminished during the summer. |
front 151 When evaluating an author's point of view, which of the following is important for the reader to consider? | back 151 The author's personal or business interest in the subject |
front 152 According to the graph, which of the following statements is correct? | back 152 More decades reached greater than 50% of daily high temperature records than reached greater than 50% of low temperature records |
front 153 According to the graph, which of the following statements is correct about employment in 2015? | back 153 There was a greater chance of being unemployed with an associate degree than if a person had completed an occupational program |
front 154 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. | back 154 UKGAQUOC |
front 155 Which of the following is the meaning of the phrase "neither here nor there" in the sentence above? | back 155 Not relevant |
front 156 Which of the following is a synonym for "fathom" as used in the sentence above? | back 156 Ascertain |
front 157 cookie Which of the following statements about the passage is true? | back 157 These cookies should be cooled on a baking rack. |
front 158 cookie Which of the following is the topic of this passage? | back 158 Ruth Wakefield's cookie recipe |
front 159 Based on the size chart, which European shoe size will probably be the best fit for the athlete? | back 159 38 |
front 160 Using the medication label above, which of the following dosing schedules should a person follow? | back 160 6 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. |
front 161 Which of the following parts of a paragraph contains the main idea? | back 161 Thesis |
front 162 Which of the following events most likely influenced the publication of Saint-Exupéry's novel Night Flight? | back 162 Pioneering international postal flight |
front 163 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? | back 163 A bibliography |
front 164 Which of the following steps should the employee perform 3rd? | back 164 Clock out |
front 165 As used in the passage, which of the following phrases, clarifies the order of the steps in basic bread making? | back 165 Once-fermented dough is then cut |
front 166 In which of the following magazine articles would the student most likely find relevant information about ZIP codes? | back 166 "Postal Code Zones of the U.S. Postal Service" |
front 167 Editor wanted Using the employment advertisement above, which of the following applicants could meet the requirements of this job? | back 167 A writer looking to work 40 hours a week |
front 168 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.) | back 168 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 |