21 questions
Read the passage and answer the question.
Mary and her mother wanted to bake a cake. They mixed eggs, flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. Mary helped pour the cake mix into the pan. The preheated the oven.
What will Mary and her mother do next?
eat the cake
put frosting on the cake
put the cake in the oven
cut the cake into pieces
What does this ad want you to do?
Use your telephone more often.
Buy their medication
Read to your children
Buy their magazine.
The girls are excited because:
Education opens doors.
Their families are proud.
They don’t have homework
They like their graduation gowns
To Whom would this ad appeal?
truck drivers
football fans
cat lovers
bankers
Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Main Idea--RIT 201 - 210Read the selection from Island of the Blue Dolphins and answer the question.I do not remember much of this time, except that many suns rose and set. I though about what I was going to do now that I was alone. I did not leave the village. Not until I had eaten all of the abalones did I leave and then only to gather more. Yet, I do remember the day that I decided I would never live in the village again.
What is the main idea from this passage?
She is alone and must survive.
She is leaving the village.
She lives in the village with her brothe
She likes to eat abalones
Jan Brett, an author of many children’s books, uses many of the stories told to her by her Swedish grandmother. She illustrates her books with the cheerful colors and patterns often used in Northern European countries.
Based on this passage, which statement best describes Jan Brett?
She plans to move to Sweden.
Her work is not important.
She believes children should read
Her stories tell about her family’s history.
Directions for washing the dishes.
a. Dry the dishes off and put them away.
b. Put the dirty dishes in the water and scrub them clean.
c. Fill the sink with warm water and soap.
d. Rinse the dishes with clean water.
What is the correct order the sentences above?
a, b, c, d
b, c, a, d
c, b, d, a
c, a, b, d
Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?
There is no soap in the bathroom
The stove was left turned on.
The bathtub is overflowing.
the television set is broken
What will this company send you if you order the Multiplication Memorizer?
54 flash cards, study guide and tapes
colorful pictures and a study guide
cassette tapes and study guide
study guides and flashcards
Students need to improve their reading ability by practicing reading.
Reading is usually taught in first grade.
Students can learn to read in high school if they have the right books
Reading is a popular pastime for many people.
When using an English handbook, which section would you use to find information about a run-on sentence?
Capitalization/Punctuation
Spelling
English/Grammar
Phonics
The holidays are approaching, so it’s time to visit “Wood, Wood, Wood!” in our location on Main Street. We have wooden furniture, wooden utensils, and wooden plates. We carry frames, doors, and curtain rods. If you like wood, you’ll like us! “Wood” you please stop by and give us a try?
Which of the following is not implied by the advertisement?
The store sells wooden tables.
The store is on Main Street.
The store sells many wooden items
Some doors are made of wood.
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Who is the most likely audience for this advertisement?
teenagers
people with pets
grandparents
store managers
What is the purpose of the directions?
to navigate somewhere
to explain the assignment
to cook something
to identify facts
Experience the opportunity of touring Yellowstone National Park on a snowmobile. We will ride from West Yellowstone and make stops at Old Faithful, Mammouth, and the upper and lower falls. Plan a minimum of 5 hours for this guided tour. Cost is $50.00 per person. Riders can rent or bring his/her own snowmobile. Tickets are available at Basin Motor Sports. We’ll see you on
December 1st for a scenic-filled day.
Which of the following best restates these directions?
The tour takes place on December 1st, rentals are available, and costs $50.00 per person
The tour is self-guided, costs $50.00 per snowmobile, and lasts about 5 hours.
The tour goes north to south, takes 5 hours, and costs $50.00 per person.
The tour is self-guided, costs $50.00 per person, and includes four stops.
Which of the following statements is the best summary of the passage?
be patient, return the ball low, and keep it in play
only practice makes perfect
immediately return the ball quickly and high
making mistakes can cost you the match
How did Fernand and Gaby identify the two crooks to which they could not put names?
by their bulky coats that hid faces
the children pointed them out
by the extreme difference in their heights
by the harsh light playing from the bulbs
When you mix the dry ingredients together, which ingredients does this include?
flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa
flour, baking soda, salt
flour, baking soda, salt, sugar
flour, baking soda, salt, chocolate chips
Which of the following times can you attend the fair?
Friday at 2:00 p.m
Friday at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday at 8:00 a.m.
Saturday at 12:00 p.m.
Which of the following describes the main purpose of persuasive writing?
to describe a scene
to explain a process
to compare two similar items
to convince someone of a position
Animal Rights Activists
Political Strategists
Scientists
Doctors