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- 1. Multiple Choice
David hoped that nobody would know that he was in the building. Didn’t he realize that parking his new car in the
driveway made his presence rather conspicuous?
If something is conspicuous, it is __________.
important
expensive
unfortunate
noticeable
- 2. Multiple Choice
Prunella and Paula are sisters, but they’re very different. Just look at how they dress. Prunella doesn’t care what she
wears. Paula, on the other hand, is quite chic [sheek].
intelligent
stylish
full of feathers
dressed in old clothes
- 3. Multiple Choice
I looked at the plans for your new house. This is earthquake country. You need to fortify the frame or you’ll have a
disaster with the first tremor.
shake
build
strengthen
destroy
- 4. Multiple Choice
Helen’s attitude toward dealing with criminals has changed over the years. She used to believe that everyone can
change and deserves a second chance. She now believes that some crimes are so heinous that those responsible should be shown no mercy.
guilty
terrible
accidental
unimportant
- 5. Multiple Choice
There may be some parts of my plan to arrest the thieves that should be changed. But I feel very strongly that renting the apartment over their headquarters is the linchpin of the scheme. We must do that immediately!
part that everything else depends on
piece of metal used to connect things
place where people live
a computer designed for police work
- 6. Multiple Choice
Amy was feeling low. Every business she tried lost money or made only pennies a day. Her newest idea was selling chocolate covered baby shoes. She was convinced that it would be a lucrative business. Her friends tried to warn her that it was not a certain road to riches.
tasting great with vanilla ice cream
helping young feet to grow correctly
showing no careful thought
bringing in a lot of money, or profit
- 7. Multiple Choice
The signal from the cable is too strong for our television. We’ll have to use a filter to attenuate it.
When you attenuate something, you _______________.
watch it carefully
take good care of it
make it be less
get past it
- 8. Multiple Choice
“If you knew the gravity of the situation, you wouldn’t be laughing,” Mr. Farmer said quietly. He didn’t have to say
more to get everyone’s attention.
What does “gravity” mean in this context?
a force that draws different objects toward each other
seriousness
humor
enjoyable, or comfortable
- 9. Multiple Choice
Her cardinal rule is this: Be kind to others! She believes that everything else in life will fall properly into place if one
follows that rule.
What does “cardinal” mean in this context?
main, or most important
red
like a bird
not worth remembering
- 10. Multiple Choice
The owner of the restaurant wouldn’t allow Samantha to walk through the door. “I’m sorry,” she said, “but you
started a food fight the last time you were here. You may not have ingress to my restaurant!”
What does “ingress” mean in this selection?
a kind of bird that lives by the sea
any food that can be thrown
good price for a meal
the right to enter
- 11. Multiple Choice
Murphy Mole is the protagonist in the new novel by Trent Troll. Murphy must stop Oscar Rat and Shrimpy Shark
from enslaving the inhabitants of Lazy Woods Park. He risks his life in a series of events that lead to a final battle between good and evil.
What is a protagonist?
the main character of a story
an animal that lives underground
someone whose first and last names start with the same letter
someone with bad body odor
- 12. Multiple Choice
I just can’t beat Paula when we play chess! Every time I make a move that should lead me to victory, she makes a
better move that thwarts my plan.
If you thwart a robbery, you __________.
commit a crime
stop a crime from happening
imagine a theft
give warts to a thief
- 13. Multiple Choice
Don’t feel stupid. Yes, you thought this worthless replica was a valuable work of art. But it even fooled a lot of experts. It certainly looked like the real thing!
A replica is __________.
a dishonest act
something ugly
anything that has no value
a copy
- 14. Multiple Choice
Your poster is very good. The drawing really lets people know what our club is all about. I do think that you could
enhance it by adding some more color. That will tend to grab everyone’s attention.
When you enhance something, you __________.
draw it
throw it out
ruin it
make it better
- 15. Multiple Choice
INFERENCE
Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel
silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning.
Which probably happened?
Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts.
Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning.
Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain.
Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.
- 16. Multiple Choice
INFERENCE
“Larry, as your boss, I must say it’s been very interesting working with you,” Miss Valdez said. “However, it seems that our company’s needs and your performance style are not well matched. Therefore, it makes me very sad to have to ask you to resign your position effective today.”
What was Miss Valdez telling Larry?
She would feel really bad if he decided to quit.
He was being fired.
He was getting a raise in pay.
She really enjoyed having him in the office.
- 17. Multiple Choice
INFERENCE
No, Honey, I don’t want you to spend a lot of money on my birthday present. Just having you for a husband is the only gift I need. In fact, I’ll just drive my old rusty bucket of bolts down to the mall and buy myself a little present. And if the poor old car doesn't break down, I’ll be back soon.
What is the message?
I don’t want a gift.
Buy me a new car.
The mall is fun.
I’ll carry a bucket for you.
- 18. Multiple Choice
INFERENCE
Bill and Jessica were almost done taking turns choosing the players for their teams. It was Jessica’s turn to choose, and only Kurt was left.
Jessica said, “Kurt.”
We can infer that ________
Kurt is not a very good player.
Jessica was pleased to have Kurt on her team.
Kurt was the best player on either team.
Jessica was inconsiderate of Kurt’s feelings.
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