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• Farallon islands


  The farallon islands, or the Devil's teeth, as they are referred to by sailors, are a group of small islands with rocky, barren terrain and treacherous underwater currents, 48 km (30 miles) off the coast of san Francisco, California. Although the islands are small, with a combined total land area of 0.41km2 (0.16 square miles), they are positioned in a major ocean current, which enables them to house dense populations of birds, rodents, seals, and other mammals.

  Which of the following supports the detail that the Farallon islands are a natural home to many animals?Ocean currents3 multiple choice options
• Farallon islands


  The farallon islands, or the Devil's teeth, as they are referred to by sailors, are a group of small islands with rocky, barren terrain and treacherous underwater currents, 48 km (30 miles) off the coast of san Francisco, California. Although the islands are small, with a combined total land area of 0.41km2 (0.16 square miles), they are positioned in a major ocean current, which enables them to house dense populations of birds, rodents, seals, and other mammals.

  Which of the following organizations might the author of this article most closely associate?A nature conservancy3 multiple choice options
• Farallon islands


  The farallon islands, or the Devil's teeth, as they are referred to by sailors, are a group of small islands with rocky, barren terrain and treacherous underwater currents, 48 km (30 miles) off the coast of san Francisco, California. Although the islands are small, with a combined total land area of 0.41km2 (0.16 square miles), they are positioned in a major ocean current, which enables them to house dense populations of birds, rodents, seals, and other mammals.

  Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?Human disrupted the ecosystem of the farallon islands helped to restore it3 multiple choice options
• Farallon islands


  The farallon islands, or the Devil's teeth, as they are referred to by sailors, are a group of small islands with rocky, barren terrain and treacherous underwater currents, 48 km (30 miles) off the coast of san Francisco, California. Although the islands are small, with a combined total land area of 0.41km2 (0.16 square miles), they are positioned in a major ocean current, which enables them to house dense populations of birds, rodents, seals, and other mammals.

  Which of the following is a credible source that the author might have consulted to help write the articleA copy of a story published by the fish and wildlife service originally written by a former refuge manager3 multiple choice options
• Farallon islands


  The farallon islands, or the Devil's teeth, as they are referred to by sailors, are a group of small islands with rocky, barren terrain and treacherous underwater currents, 48 km (30 miles) off the coast of san Francisco, California. Although the islands are small, with a combined total land area of 0.41km2 (0.16 square miles), they are positioned in a major ocean current, which enables them to house dense populations of birds, rodents, seals, and other mammals.

  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 irregular coastline3 multiple choice options
• Farallon islands


  The farallon islands, or the Devil's teeth, as they are referred to by sailors, are a group of small islands with rocky, barren terrain and treacherous underwater currents, 48 km (30 miles) off the coast of san Francisco, California. Although the islands are small, with a combined total land area of 0.41km2 (0.16 square miles), they are positioned in a major ocean current, which enables them to house dense populations of birds, rodents, seals, and other mammals.

  Which of the following best describes the meaning if the word inadvertently ass used in the second paragraph?Accidentally3 multiple choice options
• It can be difficult to write sometimes, especially if you are creating something brand new. It is even harder when you must write while following certain rules. Some writers thrive when there are limits, like poets. Many poetry forms follow very specific rules, like sonnets or elegies: you can’t just throw some words on a page and call it a haiku. On the other hand, some successful poets really enjoy breaking the rules. They will reuse to use proper punctuation or follow any sort of structure. So then what good are the rules if you can just break them and still succeed? That doesn’t make any sense. I guess that is why I am not a poet.

  Based on the authors support and evidence, which of the following is a valid evaluation of the paragraph?It is an entertaining piece based on personal bias and opinions.3 multiple choice options
• It can be difficult to write sometimes, especially if you are creating something brand new. It is even harder when you must write while following certain rules. Some writers thrive when there are limits, like poets. Many poetry forms follow very specific rules, like sonnets or elegies: you can’t just throw some words on a page and call it a haiku. On the other hand, some successful poets really enjoy breaking the rules. They will reuse to use proper punctuation or follow any sort of structure. So then what good are the rules if you can just break them and still succeed? That doesn’t make any sense. I guess that is why I am not a poet.

  Which of the following is the most likely source for most of the authors’ statement in the passage?The writers own knowledge about writing3 multiple choice options
• It can be difficult to write sometimes, especially if you are creating something brand new. It is even harder when you must write while following certain rules. Some writers thrive when there are limits, like poets. Many poetry forms follow very specific rules, like sonnets or elegies: you can’t just throw some words on a page and call it a haiku. On the other hand, some successful poets really enjoy breaking the rules. They will reuse to use proper punctuation or follow any sort of structure. So then what good are the rules if you can just break them and still succeed? That doesn’t make any sense. I guess that is why I am not a poet.


  Which of the following statements reshares the main points of the paragraph?Knowing he to follow or break the rules can be difficult for a writer.3 multiple choice options
• Infomercial

  Hey there, kitchen utensil aficionados! It’s Thurman again, bring you a brand-new piece of equipment for your home food station! Are you tired of your blocks of premium aged cheddar getting all crumbly when you try to slice them? Don’t you hate leaving your fingerprints on that hard stick of butter? Well, worry no more! From the company that brought you the SmackDice comes the McGrabs! You no longer have to worry about your firm, sweaty grip destroying your cheese or your kinds of butter. All you have to do is slip on your patented heat-deflecting mittem, complete with plastic-grp palm pad, and slice your smooth dairy products with no threat of them smelting or crumbling from your body heat!

  Which of the following phrases from this infomercial contains instructions about how to use the advertised product?Slip on our patented heat-deflecting mitten3 multiple choice options
• Infomercial


  Hey there, kitchen utensil aficionados! It’s Thurman again, bring you a brand-new piece of equipment for your home food station! Are you tired of your blocks of premium aged cheddar getting all crumbly when you try to slice them? Don’t you hate leaving your fingerprints on that hard stick of butter? Well, worry no more! From the company that brought you the SmackDice comes the McGrabs! You no longer have to worry about your firm, sweaty grip destroying your cheese or your kinds of butter. All you have to do is slip on your patented heat-deflecting mittem, complete with plastic-grp palm pad, and slice your smooth dairy products with no threat of them smelting or crumbling from your body heat!

  Which of the following options best describe how Turman supports his argument?By evoking the feeling of annoyance and relief.3 multiple choice options
• Infomercial

  Hey there, kitchen utensil aficionados! It’s Thurman again, bring you a brand-new piece of equipment for your home food station! Are you tired of your blocks of premium aged cheddar getting all crumbly when you try to slice them? Don’t you hate leaving your fingerprints on that hard stick of butter? Well, worry no more! From the company that brought you the SmackDice comes the McGrabs! You no longer have to worry about your firm, sweaty grip destroying your cheese or your kinds of butter. All you have to do is slip on your patented heat-deflecting mittem, complete with plastic-grp palm pad, and slice your smooth dairy products with no threat of them smelting or crumbling from your body heat!

  Which of the following options best describes the purpose of this infomercial?To persuade the audience to buy the Dairy McGrabs3 multiple choice options
• Studies suggest that more than 9 billion metric tons of plastic have been produced since 1950, more than four times the volume of Mt. Everest, and about 75% of its remains in landfills or has entered the environment as pollution. As a material, plastic has many advantages. However, it is difficult to recycle because popular single-use and convenience items, such as packaging and water bottles, are low in quality and value when recycled. Part of the magic of plastic is that it seemingly lasts forever. But when it cannot be re-used efficiently, it leads to stark realities like an island of plastic, twice the size of Texas, floating in the Pacific Ocean. Plastic is consumed by fish and birds and is seeping into the air, water, and our food


  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.3 multiple choice options
• Studies suggest that more than 9 billion metric tons of plastic have been produced since 1950, more than four times the volume of Mt. Everest, and about 75% of its remains in landfills or has entered the environment as pollution. As a material, plastic has many advantages. However, it is difficult to recycle because popular single-use and convenience items, such as packaging and water bottles, are low in quality and value when recycled. Part of the magic of plastic is that it seemingly lasts forever. But when it cannot be re-used efficiently, it leads to stark realities like an island of plastic, twice the size of Texas, floating in the Pacific Ocean. Plastic is consumed by fish and birds and is seeping into the air, water, and our food


  Which of the following pairs of examples from the passage best demonstrates why the use of plastics is a divisive topic?Plastic has advantages. Plastic is difficult to recycle efficiently3 multiple choice options
• The Great Emu War


  In 1932, the Australian government lost a war against the native emu population. The operation that has since become known as the Great Emu War began as an initiative to combat overpopulation of the crop-destroying birds invading farmland around Chandler and Walgoolan. The initial assault on the flightless avians began on November 2 and lasted six days before the military personnel withdrew. Efforts resumed on November 12, but by early December, the feathered foes had adopted guerrilla tactics against the targeted wheat fields, rendering military involvement largely ineffective. The Australian government declined further involvement with the ongoing conflict in 1934, 1943, and 1948, despite the repeated pleas for assistance by the farmers in the area.

  During the Great Emu War, which of the following events happened immediately after the conflict resumed in mid-November?Emus resorted to guerrilla tactics.3 multiple choice options
• The Great Emu War


  In 1932, the Australian government lost a war against the native emu population. The operation that has since become known as the Great Emu War began as an initiative to combat overpopulation of the crop-destroying birds invading farmland around Chandler and Walgoolan. The initial assault on the flightless avians began on November 2 and lasted six days before the military personnel withdrew. Efforts resumed on November 12, but by early December, the feathered foes had adopted guerrilla tactics against the targeted wheat fields, rendering military involvement largely ineffective. The Australian government declined further involvement with the ongoing conflict in 1934, 1943, and 1948, despite the repeated pleas for assistance by the farmers in the area.

  Which of the following statements is a logical conclusion based on this report?Emus continued destroying crops in the area throughout the 1930s and 1940s3 multiple choice options
• The Great Emu War

  In 1932, the Australian government lost a war against the native emu population. The operation that has since become known as the Great Emu War began as an initiative to combat overpopulation of the crop-destroying birds invading farmland around Chandler and Walgoolan. The initial assault on the flightless avians began on November 2 and lasted six days before the military personnel withdrew. Efforts resumed on November 12, but by early December, the feathered foes had adopted guerrilla tactics against the targeted wheat fields, rendering military involvement largely ineffective. The Australian government declined further involvement with the ongoing conflict in 1934, 1943, and 1948, despite the repeated pleas for assistance by the farmers in the area.

  Which of the following words is synonym for avain in this passage?Bird3 multiple choice options
• Blue Whales


  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. ostoyae 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.

  Which of the following is the purpose of the passage?To inform3 multiple choice options
• Blue Whales


  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. ostoyae 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.

  Which of the following best describes the report?Extraordinary natural phenomena3 multiple choice options
• Bessie Coleman


  Bessie Coleman, the first civilian licensed Black pilot in the world, was born in 1892 to sharecroppers in Texas, where she attended a segregated school and worked with her family in the cotton fields. She dreamed of becoming a pilot but no flight schools in America would accept her, so she moved to France to earn her pilot’s license. When she returned to the U.S., she wanted to open a flight school for Black students. She became a stunt flier and performed for paying audiences, which she insisted be desegregated. Following her death in a plane crash in 1926, the Bessie Coleman Aero Club was established in Los Angeles in 1929. She was inducted into the National Aviation hall of Fame in 2006.

  Which of the following sources would be useful for gathering more information about Bessie Coleman?The national museum of African American history and culture3 multiple choice options
• Bessie Coleman


  Bessie Coleman, the first civilian licensed Black pilot in the world, was born in 1892 to sharecroppers in Texas, where she attended a segregated school and worked with her family in the cotton fields. She dreamed of becoming a pilot but no flight schools in America would accept her, so she moved to France to earn her pilot’s license. When she returned to the U.S., she wanted to open a flight school for Black students. She became a stunt flier and performed for paying audiences, which she insisted be desegregated. Following her death in a plane crash in 1926, the Bessie Coleman Aero Club was established in Los Angeles in 1929. She was inducted into the National Aviation hall of Fame in 2006.

  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 United States as a stunt pilot3 multiple choice options
• A parent is researching types of sunscreen to use for his child to wear to swim lessons. Which of the following resources would be the most reliable for the parent to consult?


  A review of sunscreens from a skin cancer research foundation3 multiple choice options
• Which of the following information sources contains copyright information for a given book?


  Publication page3 multiple choice options
• Editor Wanted


  Copy editor needed for new corporate magazine. All applicants must have four years of editorial experience. A college degree in journalism or English is required. The job requires full-time hours with competitive benefits offered. The starting salary is $30,000 per year. Contact human resources at 444-4444 to apply.

  Using the employment advertisement above, which of the following applicants could meet the requirements of this job?A teacher who has taught for 4 years3 multiple choice options
• A high school football team arrives to practices one day to find that all of their equipment is missing. The coach wants to make sure he has considered every possibility before he alerts the principal.


  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 town3 multiple choice options
• Which of the following areas of a textbook includes supplementary materials and additional information to the text?


  Appendix3 multiple choice options
• Nutrition Facts Serving


  Size .5 Cups (12g)Servings Per Container 8Amount Per Serving Calories 120Calories 120 Calories from Fat 30% Daily ValuesTotal Fat 4gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gCholesterol 3mg

  Which of the following phrases on the label is a subheading?Amounts Per Serving3 multiple choice options
• 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 Parker3 multiple choice options
• 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 disaster3 multiple choice options
• Don’t Look Back Now

  is the story of Keisha (Joy Taylor), a woman who has moved across country to escape her creepy ex-boyfriend stalker, Tom (Kevin Highsmith). However, mysterious things keep happening to the people in Keisha’s life, and the authorities don’t believe her. But there’s one thing nobody knows – she’s got a secret that will make anyone coming to harm her regret it – especially Tom. This thriller is an exciting roller coaster ride that constantly keeps the audience guessing.

  Which of the following sentences best summarizes the second paragraph of the passage?The direction and cinematography are the key elements to creating the film's tense, suspenseful tone.3 multiple choice options
• Don’t Look Back Now


  is the story of Keisha (Joy Taylor), a woman who has moved across country to escape her creepy ex-boyfriend stalker, Tom (Kevin Highsmith). However, mysterious things keep happening to the people in Keisha’s life, and the authorities don’t believe her. But there’s one thing nobody knows – she’s got a secret that will make anyone coming to harm her regret it – especially Tom. This thriller is an exciting roller coaster ride that constantly keeps the audience guessing.

  Which of the following conclusions could a reader make from this passage?There is a big twist in the second half of the movie3 multiple choice options
• Don’t Look Back Now


  is the story of Keisha (Joy Taylor), a woman who has moved across country to escape her creepy ex-boyfriend stalker, Tom (Kevin Highsmith). However, mysterious things keep happening to the people in Keisha’s life, and the authorities don’t believe her. But there’s one thing nobody knows – she’s got a secret that will make anyone coming to harm her regret it – especially Tom. This thriller is an exciting roller coaster ride that constantly keeps the audience guessing.

  Which of the following information from the passage contains an opinion?Juliette Cho's close-up shots make the viewer feel claustrophobic and frightened3 multiple choice options
• Don’t Look Back Now


  is the story of Keisha (Joy Taylor), a woman who has moved across country to escape her creepy ex-boyfriend stalker, Tom (Kevin Highsmith). However, mysterious things keep happening to the people in Keisha’s life, and the authorities don’t believe her. But there’s one thing nobody knows – she’s got a secret that will make anyone coming to harm her regret it – especially Tom. This thriller is an exciting roller coaster ride that constantly keeps the audience guessing.

  Which of the following sentences from the passage includes a fact?"With a running time of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efficient..."3 multiple choice options
• Don’t Look Back Now

  is the story of Keisha (Joy Taylor), a woman who has moved across country to escape her creepy ex-boyfriend stalker, Tom (Kevin Highsmith). However, mysterious things keep happening to the people in Keisha’s life, and the authorities don’t believe her. But there’s one thing nobody knows – she’s got a secret that will make anyone coming to harm her regret it – especially Tom. This thriller is an exciting roller coaster ride that constantly keeps the audience guessing.

  In which of the following genres wouldDon’t Look Back Nowmost likely be classified?Suspense3 multiple choice options
• Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO’s office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump, like someone had dropped a towing ball


  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.3 multiple choice options
• Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO’s office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump, like someone had dropped a towing ball


  Which of the following is the topic excerpt?A mysterious experience from work3 multiple choice options
• Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO’s office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump, like someone had dropped a towing ball


  Which of the following is tone of the passage?Tense3 multiple choice options
• Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO’s office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump, like someone had dropped a towing ball


  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 don't think I can work anymore3 multiple choice options
• Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFO’s office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump, like someone had dropped a towing ball


  Which of the following sources would be the best resolve other suspense novels?A public library's digital catalog3 multiple choice options
• The best part about going to the theatre is the feeling of being transported into story. As soon as the curtains rises, you can forget about the chairs that make you feel like you’ve been squished into a sardine can and embrace whenever the story takes you., if only for a short while. The emotions in the play become your emotions. The lives of the characters become your life. From a drama about a financial crisis to a comedy about a play gone wrong, there is no limit where the theatre can take you.


  Which of the following best describes the authors experience in the theatre?No limit to where the theatre can take you3 multiple choice options