Day 1 Reading

1. The author added sentences to the story that show what the dog might be thinking in order to:

a. Give the reader a sense of the dog’s confusion
b. Show how the dog is the enemy of the soldiers
c. Show that the story is based on an actual event
d. Give the reader an idea of how hungry the dog is

2. Read this sentence from the story.

His ears rang with the boom of cannon and the pop-pop-pop of rifle fire.

The author uses the words “boom” and “pop-pop-pop”

A. to add humour to the description of the battle
B. to help the reader imagine the sounds of the battle
C. to prove to the reader that the battle actually occurred
D. to compare the different noises that dogs and humans hear

3. Why did the soldiers’ feelings about the dog change right after they fed her?

A. The dog whined and barked
B. The dog took some food from the men
C. They heard General Washington approaching
D. They realised the dog belonged to General Howe

4. Read these sentences from the story.

So many voices, and they were all shouting at her. The little dog hung her head. She cowered back against the bush.

In the third sentence, “cowered” means that the dog

A. Sat quietly
B. Stood alertly
C. Barked loudly
D. Crouched fearfully

5. Read this sentence from paragraph 1

The author uses the phrase in the middle of nowhere to show that

A. The hill is so tall that Elijah is as high up as the hawk
B. Elijah imagines that he is at the center of the world
C. The closest house to Elijah is at least one hundred miles away
D. Elijah feels very far away from everything that is familiar to him

6. What is Elijah’s main problem in the story?

A. The key his mother needs is old and rusty
B. He is angry because his mother made him leave his life in the city
C. His mother no longer talks to him at dinnertime
D. He does not want to come home when his mother calls to him

7. The author uses details like “creaky stairs” to show that the house

A. should not be lived anymore
B. did not have very good stairs
C. was not located in the city
D. has been home to several generation

8. How does Elijah begin to solve his problem?

A. He considers his mother’s feelings
B. He decides to go back to the city
C. He finds a key that opens a secret room
D. He has fun playing outside on the farm

9. In paragraph 13, why are Rebeccah’s hands “trembling”?

A. She is afraid of what she might find inside the wooden box
B. She hopes that music will make Elijah happy to live on the farm
C. She is thrilled that Elijah found the music box and gave it to her
D. She is upset that the key has become so old and rusty from being outside

10. When the music box plays again, it is a symbol of

A. hope
B. imagination
C. sacrifice
D. jealousy

Read the selection and choose the best answer to each question.

11. When describing the penguins, the author mostly focuses on their –

A. Concern for their baby chicks
B. Friendly and entertaining behaviour
C. Ability to survive in their environment
D. Dependence on one another

12. In paragraph 4, what does the word notoriously mean?

A. Frequently travelled
B. Hard to locate
C. Recognized in a negative way
D. Viewed from a distance

13. Which sentence from the selection best conveys the author’s main message?

A. But as mentally prepared as we were, we also had to be physically aware, as well. (paragraph 6)
B. Every night aboard our safe and warm ship, we thought about what it takes to survive in Antarctica, an incredibly harsh place. (paragraph 19)
C. Over the course of our visit, we came to respect and even revere the power of that sea. (paragraph 20)
D. Both experiences were unforgettable, and one would not have been possible without the other (paragraph 21)

14. The organizers of the expedition created “penguin etiquette” most likely to –

A. limit the interaction between the penguins and the visitors
B. minimize the possible negative effects of visitors on the penguin habitat
C. create awareness among the visitors about the challenges penguins face
D. boost visitors’ chances of observing tens of thousands of penguins each day.

15. Based on the selection, what did the author most likely gain from his experience?

A. an understanding of how animals survive in cold climates
B. an interest in other journeys that involve physical challenges
C. an awareness of the types of activities his daughter enjoys
D. an increased respect for the power of nature

16. What is the best summary of this selection?

A. When the author and his daughter win a trip to Antarctica, they board an icebreaker ship and travel through an area called the Drake Passage. During their time in Antarctica, they observe a penguin colony made up of tens of thousands of penguins. They must adhere to certain rules while they are there.
B. Getting to Antarctica requires people to travel by ship through a rough area of the sea. After winning a trip to Antarctica to observe penguins, the author and his daughter make this difficult voyage. Once they arrive, they see thousands of penguins up close and know the trip was worth the suffering
C. The author and his daughter take a trip to Antarctica, where they have an opportunity to observe penguin behavior up close. They take photographs of the large penguin colony. Long after the trip, they still talk about the experience
D. After winning a contest, the author and his daughter travel to Antarctica and see penguins. Since there are no airports in Antarctica, they have to sail there through rough water. Once they arrive, they must take a helicopter from their ship over to the penguin colony.

17. Which sentence from the selection, best expresses the author’s enthusiasm during his observation of the penguins?

A. Across the crunchy surface, we could see hundreds of penguins in the distance, watching us as we watched them. (paragraph 10)
B. Penguins are extremely curious and not fearful of humans. (paragraph 11)
C. We began the two-mile hike over the ice to the penguin colony (paragraph 14)
D. And I will never forget the penguin that, when I jokingly asked which way back to the helicopters, pointed a wing in the correct direction. (paragraph 18)

18. Read this sentence from paragraph 8

For the first time on our journey, we walked out on deck and felt the sweet bite of the cold, clean air on our faces

The sensory language in this sentence best reveals the author’s –

A. Sense of relief and accomplishment at having arrived in Antarctica
B. Understanding of the extreme weather conditions in Antarctica
C. Frustration at having been kept I his cabin for most of the voyage
D. Feeling of anticipation to soon be interacting with the penguins.

19. Which characteristic of geothermal vents made the survival of nearby plants so surprising?

A. The depth of the holes
B. The heat they generate
C. The number of them that exist
D. The amount of pressure they release

20. How do the photograph and caption after paragraph 4 help the reader better understand the selection?

A. They explain how endophytes work to help plants
B. They demonstrate the effect endophytes can have on plants
C. They illustrate what kinds of plants endophytes can help
D. They show the conditions against which endophytes can protect plants

21. According to the article, why do so many computers and gadgets most likely end up in landfills?

A. It is cheaper to buy new products when replacing old equipment.
B. Computer manufacturing companies produce low-quality products.
C. Technology education classes fail to teach students about recycling.
D. The development of new technology makes current devices outdated

22. Which advice is given in the “Donating Dos and Don’ts” section?

A. Drop off your computer at the nearest landfill.
B. Ask for a receipt as proof of the contribution.
C. Keep all of the computer accessories together.
D. Drain the chemicals found inside the computer

23. Which statement is not supported with facts or examples in the article?

A. Computers and electronic gadgets are often dumped in landfills.
B. People from dozens of countries are recycling computer parts.
C. Technological devices other than computers can be recycled and reused.
D. One way to stop electronic waste is to find a need for old equipment.

24. How is information in the article organized?

A. A problem and several solutions are described.
B. New programs are ranked by their success rate.
C. The events are reported in the order they occur.
D. Two methods of deciding an issue are compared.

25. Read the following sentences from the article.

Robert Sterling, a computer teacher at Estancia High School in California, uses computers donated from local businesses to motivate students and teach them about recycling. “If kids learn to recycle everything,” says Sterling, “they will set a good example for some of the older people who are not in the habit yet of recycling every day.”

In the first sentence, the word “motivate” means the same as

A. confuse
B. control
C. encourage
D. evaluate

26. Which statement best describes the theme of the story?

A. The value of old songs lies in the words they contain.
B. People value family and family traditions
C. The journey to adulthood is difficult for some people.
D. People have special skills they can call their own.

27. This story is told from the point of view of

A. an adult recalling his childhood
B. a young boy describing a family celebration
C. a group of family members reliving an enjoyable experience
D. an uninvolved narrator describing events that happened to others

28. Based on the story, which description best fits the speaker’s grandfather?

A. a respected family elder
B. a powerful leader in the community
C. a man who regrets his lost youth
D. a relative who worries about his grandchildren

29. Read this sentence from the story.

While a warm fire crackled, those sitting around the family drum would commence singing Taos round dance songs that had been fondly recorded in the minds of those who sang them.

What does the word “commence” mean?

A. praise
B. begin
C. teach
D. witness

30. Which statement best describes the way the author attracts the reader’s interest in the first paragraph?

A. She included the names of the specific places
B. She uses descriptive language to set the scene
C. She uses italic print for the name of the boxcars
D. She makes it longer than other paragraphs in the article

31. How does the author gain the reader’s attention in the first paragraph?

A. By asking for an opinion about snow
B. By mentioning reasons people enjoy snow
C. By explaining how snow is predicted
D. By listing some surprising facts about snow

32. Read this dictionary entry.

Refer above

Which meaning of materials is used in paragraph 2?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5

33. Read this sentence from paragraph 2.

Much can happen to a snowflake as it drifts earthward.

Which word uses the suffix-ward as it is used in earthward?

A. Awkward
B. Award
C. Reward
D. Backward

34. Which would be the best heading for paragraph 4?

A. Where Snow Falls
B. Skiing in the Mountains
C. Snowing in the Deserts
D. How Snowflakes Form

35. In paragraph 4, why does the author use the phrase “dusting of snow?”

A. To explain that the snow looks dirty
B. To show that the snow falls quietly
C. To illustrate the color of the snow
D. To describe the small amount of snow

36. Which of these best represents the main idea of the article?

A. Many people like to have fun in the snow
B. Several conditions must occur for snow to appear
C. Snow falls in cities around the world
D. Thousands of snowflakes exist in a ball of snow

37. This article would most likely be found in a book titled –

A. The Wonder of Weather: What Makes It Change?
B. Fun in the Snow: Games and Sports for Winter Days
C. The Day the Snow Stopped and Other Weather Stories
D. A collection of Winter Folktales from Around the World

38. Why did the author most likely write this article?

A. To explain why ski resorts are gaining popularity
B. To list reasons why snow falls during certain months
C. To describe the formation of snow
D. To define words used by meteorologists

39. Read this dictionary entry.

Which meaning of spoil is used in paragraph 3?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

40. In paragraph 7, what does the rifling mean?

A. Moving
B. Laboring
C. Nudging
D. Searching

41. In “When I Grow Up,” what does the speaker’s statement that he will “be all of them” most reveal?

A. He is very end interested in music
B. He wants to live by the sea
C. He worries about his future
D. He has many different interests

42. What evidence from the poem best supports the answer in question one?

A. “With a skeleton key.”
B. “I’ll be a cowboy”
C. “I’ll live in a lighthouse”
D. “A dozen things more.”

43. What is the best summary of “When I Grow Up”?

A. A boy goes on a variety of adventures using only his imagination.
B. A boy tells stories of all the people he has met during a year.
C. A boy thinks of the many different places he could live one day.
D. A boy thinks about the different jobs he could have when he is older.

44. The meaning of the suffix “-ery” helps the reader know the word “crockery” means

A. a collection of pottery
B. able to make pottery
C. the study of pottery
D. one who makes pottery

45. Read these lines from “General Store.”

“It will be my store, and I will say: / What can I do for you today?”

What do these lines most reveal about the speaker?

A. The speaker is confused about how to speak to customers.
B. The speaker wants to surprise people who visits the store.
C. The speaker is interested in meeting new friends.
D. The speaker wants to be helpful to customers.

46. Which lines from “General Store” support the inference that the speaker will do most of the work?

A. “Sarsaparilla for picnic lunches. / Bananas and rubber boots in bunches.”
B. “There’ll be a little of everything: / Bolts of calico; balls of string,”
C. “I’ll fix the window and dust each shelf, / And take the money in all myself.”
D. “Jars of peppermint; tins of tea; / Pots and kettles and crockery.”

47. How is the topic having goals to achieve conveyed throughout both of the poems?

A. by the speakers’ desiring to create objects of value
B. by the speakers’ reflecting on past events
C. by the speakers’ overcoming challenges
D. by the speakers’ stating future plans

48. Which sentence best state a comparison of the points of view used in both poems?

A. Both poems use a first person point of view. Both are told by speakers in the poems.
B. Both poems use a third person point of view. Both are told by characters in the poems
C. “When I Grow Up” uses a first person point of view and is told by a speaker. “General Store” uses a third person point of view and is told by a character in the poem
D. “When I Grow Up” used a third person point of view and is told by a character in the poem. “General Store” uses a first person point of view and is told by a speaker.

49. Read the line from the poem.

“The Moon ballooning in the sky,”

What does the metaphor in the line suggest?

A. The Moon appears to grow in size
B. The Moon appears to move swiftly
C. The Moon is brightly colored.
D. The Moon has a perfect shape.

50. Read the line from the poem.

“They rose to meet it face-to-face.”

What is the meaning of the line?

A. They were able to climb up onto the surface of the Moon from the spaceship.
B. They were many people traveling together to the Moon.
C. They were close enough to see the surface of the Moon from the spaceship.
D. They were people waiting to meet them on the Moon.

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