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2 Test Directions General Offline Instructions: Today you will take the Acuity test. Read each question carefully and decide which answer is correct. Using your scan sheet, fill in the bubble that contains the letter for the answer you choose. Page 2 of 20

3 1. Mario is doing a report on hummingbirds. He found the following information in a book. Hummingbirds are the smallest species of bird known to man. The most common hummingbird found in the Eastern part of the United States is the ruby-throated hummingbird. This hummingbird has feathers of a glittering green color, and males have a deep red throat. Hummingbirds have long, slender bills and specialized, tube-shaped tongues. They use these for extracting nectar from flowers. Hummingbirds are known for their ability to hover in flight. They can quickly move forward or backward. Their wings can beat at a rate of 90 beats per second, so fast that they often look like a blur. This fast wing movement creates a humming sound that gives this bird its name. Hummingbirds feed on nectar and tiny insects from flower blossoms. They will often visit special birdfeeders filled with honey or sugar water, and since they are attracted by the color red, many people color their sugar water red with food coloring. Notes Hummingbirds are the smallest birds known to man. Hummingbirds have long bills for gathering nectar. Their wings can move as fast as 90 beats per second. They feed on nectar and tiny insects from flowers. Hummingbirds can be attracted to birdfeeders filled with red sugar water. Anderson, S. Birds of North America. New York, NY, Which piece of information would be most important to include in Mario's report on hummingbirds? A places where you could find books about hummingbirds B a physical description of a hummingbird C a description of how to build a bird feeder D a list of other small birds Page 3 of 20

4 2. Richard is doing a report on Jim Thorpe. He found the following information on a Web site. Jim Thorpe's Native-American name was Wa-Tho-Huk, which means "Bright Path." No one could have predicted how bright the path of this outstanding athlete would be. In , however, the athletic talents of Thorpe were recognized when he was named ABC's Wide World of Sports "Athlete of the Century." The following is his story. Thorpe was born in He lived in a one-room cabin in Oklahoma. He was mainly of Sac and Fox descent. In 1912, he led the Carlisle Indian School to the National Collegiate Championship in football. In that same year, he won events at the Olympics. Later, Thorpe played six years of professional baseball. He also played professional football for a team that won the world championships in 1916, 1917, and The championships were not officially recognized. Thorpe's abilities, however, were recognized, and they continue to be today. Notes Jim Thorpe's Native-American name meant "Bright Path." Thorpe was awarded "Athlete of the Century." Thorpe won events in the 1912 Olympics. Thorpe played professional football and baseball. Jim Thorpe Official Website, "Jim Thorpe Biography": In general, how could Richard's notes be improved the most? A Write them in print, rather than cursive. B Copy words exactly from the book. C Write in complete sentences. D Group the information by dates, in chronological order. Page 4 of 20

5 3. Maria is doing a report on Albert Schweitzer. She found the following information on a Web site. At the age of 29, Albert Schweitzer was a very successful man. He had already accomplished more than most people do in a lifetime. He was a recognized musician, university professor, and author of three books. However, he had not yet found the path that would lead to his fame as a humanitarian. When he was 30, he became aware of an urgent need in Africa for doctors. In response, he decided to become a doctor himself and devote himself to the medical needs of Africans. He and his wife opened a hospital in French Africa seven years later, in Schweitzer won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953, at the age of 78. Notes Schweitzer learned of African medical shortage at age 30. At 29, Schweitzer was a professor, musician, and author of three books. Schweitzer won the Nobel Prize in 1953 for the year Schweitzer opened an African hospital in Albert Schweitzer Official Homepage of the Albert Schweitzer International Association, "Albert Schweitzer": As she continues to do his research, which question would be most important for Maria to answer? A When did Albert Schweitzer die? B Where is French Africa located? C Who else has won the Nobel Peace Prize? D What hobbies did Albert Schweitzer have? Page 5 of 20

6 4. Vasha Smith is doing a report on the first African American pilot to fly across the U.S. She found the following information in a book. As a boy, James Banning was fascinated with airplanes and flying, but he knew it would be difficult for him to become a pilot. This was because he was African American. In the early 20th century, many people did not believe black people should fly. Flight schools in the United States would not accept African American students. However, in 1924 Banning met a pilot who agreed to teach him. Two years later, Banning became the first African American pilot licensed in the country. He took the money he earned working in his mechanic shop and bought a plane he named Miss Ames. Banning wanted to break a flying record. In 1932, he and friend Thomas Allen became the first black pilot and mechanic to fly across the United States. People along the way helped by giving them food and money for gas. The trip took three weeks. Notes Banning and a friend flew across the US with help from people they met along the way. Banning was the first African American to earn a pilot's license. James Banning wanted to fly but faced discrimination. Haskins, Jim, Black Eagles: African Americans in Aviation. New York, NY As Vasha continues to do research, which question would be least important for her to answer? A What kind of plane did he fly? B In which cities did they begin and end their trip? C How long did it take them to fly across the U.S.? D How old was Thomas Allen? 5. Choose the line that has a mistake. If there are no mistakes, choose No mistakes. A. Except for the sounds B. of birds, it was quite at C. the cabin in the woods. D. No mistakes A B C D Page 6 of 20

7 6. Choose the line that has a mistake. If there are no mistakes, choose No mistakes. A. After trying peppers, B. it was plane that she C. liked spicy food. D. No mistakes A B C D 7. The smell of baking bread make me feel at home. Which is the best way to write the sentence to the left? If the sentence is best as is, choose Best as is. A The smell of baking bread were making me feel at home. B The smell of baking bread makes me feel at home. C The smell of baking bread always make me feel at home. D Best as is 8. The croaking of frogs fill the night with sound. Which is the best way to write the sentence to the left? If the sentence is best as is, choose Best as is. A The croaking of frogs fills the night with sound. B The croaking of frogs filling the night with sound. C The croaking of frogs are filling the night with sound. D Best as is Page 7 of 20

8 9. Maria didn't not forget her homework today. Look at the underlined part of the sentence. If there is a mistake, choose the answer that is the best way to write the underlined part. If there is no mistake, choose Correct as is. A Maria did not forget B Maria did not forgot C Maria did not forgotten D Correct as is 10. Isn't no one willing to help rake the leaves? Look at the underlined part of the sentence. If there is a mistake, choose the answer that is the best way to write the underlined part. If there is no mistake, choose Correct as is. A Ain't nobody willing B Isn't anybody willing C Isn't nobody willing D Correct as is 11. Both Suzy and Marta awoke one day with the feeling of excitement racing through their bodies. Today was the day they would learn which one of them had won the student council election. They had both campaigned for weeks, and everyone knew it would be a close race. Neither of them was worried about the future of their class because both of them would make an excellent class president. She had all the experience, so most people thought she'd be the winner. Even though Suzy didn't have as much experience, she was just happy to be in the race! Which of these words would be the best replacement for the underlined word? A They B Marta C The class D Suzy Page 8 of 20

9 12. Believe it or not, there are thousands of worms hard at work in the ground outside your classroom window. Interestingly, most worms in North America made their way here in potted plants carried by travelers from other lands. In a sense, worms are nature's living plows of the soil. Whether they do not have teeth, worms are able to munch through a third of their weight in vegetation each day. Which of these words would be the best replacement for the underlined word? A Therefore, B Even though C Sometimes D For example, 13. In a sharp, jagged flash from the sky to the earth the lightning stretched. Look at the group of words to the left. If there is a mistake in sentence structure, choose the answer that is written most clearly and correctly. If there is no mistake, choose Correct as is. A From the sky to the earth in a sharp, jagged flash stretched the lightning. B To the earth the lightning stretched in a sharp jagged flash from the sky. C The lightning stretched from the sky to the earth in a sharp, jagged flash. D Correct as is 14. There is a bag on the bottom shelf of the freezer in the garage of blueberries. Look at the group of words to the left. If there is a mistake in sentence structure, choose the answer that is written most clearly and correctly. If there is no mistake, choose Correct as is. A On the bottom shelf of the freezer in the garage, there is a bag of blueberries. B There is a bag in the garage, on the bottom shelf of the freezer of blueberries. C There is a bag of blueberries on the bottom shelf in the garage, of the freezer. D Correct as is Page 9 of 20

10 15. There are two major types of rain forests: tropical and temperate. A closed canopy of broadleaf, evergreen trees stretches above the tropical rain forest. Below this canopy lives a zone of vines and plants that grow on the trees. Below that, the forest floor is relatively open. Many species of plants and animals live there. Which sentence does not belong in this paragraph? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence In the past, zebras have been hunted for their beautiful skins. Although plains zebras still thrive, their numbers have dwindled over the past 100 years. One type of plains zebra was hunted to extinction in the late 1800's. Another species, the Grevy's zebra, is endangered. Likewise, there are only about 7,000 mountain zebras left in Africa. Zebras are closely related to horses and donkeys. Which sentence does not belong in this paragraph? A Sentence 3 B Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence Yellowstone National Park became a national park in 1872, and most of it has remained a wilderness ever since. The park is an incredible 2.2 million acres and many of its steep canyons and dense forests are inaccessible most of the year.. Only recently have three explorers, Paul Rubinstein, Mike Stevens and Lee H. Whittlesey discovered more than 200 waterfalls in the park. The three explorers believe that there are many more wonders to be discovered within the borders of the park. They plan to lead another expedition into Yellowstone in the near future. Choose the sentence that best fills the blank in the paragraph. A Deep snows, mudslides from rainstorms and dangerous wildlife prevent most of the park from being explored. B Many Americans have never been to yellowstone National Park. C There are many other national parks in the United States that are yet to be explored. D Last summer my family went camping in the park. Page 10 of 20

11 18. Sea otters are marine animals, which means they spend most of their time in the water. They feed on fish, sea urchins, and other food that they find near the bottom of the ocean.. Luckily, sea otters have the ability to hold their breath underwater for a long time, which allows them to dive deep to the ocean floor in search of food. Choose the sentence that best fills the blank in the paragraph. A However, they also find food in rocks and on the sand on the shore. B Sea otters are very playful creatures. C Sea otters eat lying on their backs. D However, because they are mammals, they must breathe air to survive. 19. Sonya is writing a song about life on a mountain. Which line creates the best image of a mountain? A An old mountain man watched the season change. B The house was fifty feet from the mountain road. C A clear mountain brook cut through the backyard. D White clouds crowned the slate gray mountaintop. 20. Dominic is writing a report about stagecoach travel in the American West. Which sentence lets the reader know what it felt like to ride in a stagecoach? A In the 19th century, stagecoaches were a popular way to travel. B The trip from St. Louis to San Francisco took about 25 days. C Passengers were bounced about because of the rough roads. D Stagecoaches had to change horses every 12 to 15 miles. Page 11 of 20

12 21. Volcanoes are mountains with openings at the top called craters. Through the crater come such things as magma, gases, ash, and other materials from within the Earth. Earthquakes are measured using the Richter scale. When lava cools, new land is formed on the surface of the Earth. Which of the following sentences needs to be removed from the paragraph? A When lava cools, new land is formed on the surface of the Earth. B Earthquakes are measured using the Richter scale. C Volcanoes are mountains with openings at the top called craters. D Through the crater come such things as magma, gases, ash, and other materials from within the Earth. 22. The equator divides the Earth into two hemispheres. The Southern Hemisphere has its summertime from December to March every year. The Northern Hemisphere has its summer from June to September every year. Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere. Which of the following sentences would fit best after the last sentence? A The North Pole has twenty-four hours of daylight in June. B The United States is in the Northern Hemisphere. C It is very cold in Antarctica most of the year. D The stars are different in the Southern Hemisphere. 23. Traditionally, public and school libraries are quiet places. Other kinds of libraries include regional libraries, university libraries, and business libraries. Why are libraries so quiet? People go to the library to read or to study so they need silence. If there were lots of people having loud conversations, listening to loud music, or causing other distractions, it would be hard for others to concentrate. Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 4 Page 12 of 20

13 24. The little blue penguin is the smallest penguin species in the world. It stands at just 10 to 12 inches tall and weighs only two to three pounds. It is named for the color of its plumage, which is indigo blue on its back, head and wings. Its belly is white and its eyes are gray. Some people think that penguins look like they are wearing tuxedos because most have black feathers on their backs and white feathers on their chest. Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence The microscope is an important tool in science. It is especially useful in medical sciences and biology. It is used to look at germs and bacteria. Germs and bacteria are too small to be seen with the naked eye, so a microscope is needed to study them. This includes looking at tiny, single-celled plants and animals. Biologists also use microscopes to look at objects too small to be seen with the naked eye. Where is the best place for sentence 6? If the sentence is best where it is now, choose Where it is now. A between sentences 1 and 2 B between sentences 3 and 4 C between sentences 4 and 5 D Where it is now Page 13 of 20

14 26. Last fall, the members of my youth group decided to perform a play for our friends and families. It was much more complicated than we expected it to be. First, we had to choose a play, get copies of the script, assign parts, and rehearse our lines. We also had to design and create sets, sew costumes, make programs, and sell tickets. On opening night, everybody in the audience felt like they were a part of the show! Because it was more work than we had expected, our friends and family members agreed to help with some of the work. Where is the best place for sentence 6? If the sentence is best where it is now, choose Where it is now. A between sentences 2 and 3 B between sentences 3 and 4 C between sentences 4 and 5 D Where it is now 27. The yoyo is one of the world's oldest toys. Three-thousand-year-old stone yoyos have been found in Greece. In the 1800s, the yoyo became popular with children in England and in the United States. Today, the yoyo is so popular that three presidents: Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon have been photographed playing with the toy. Where would this sentence best fit in the paragraph? Some believe that yoyos were also around in ancient China. A after sentence 1 B after sentence 2 C after sentence 3 D after sentence 4 Page 14 of 20

15 28. Dogs are used for many purposes. Guide dogs help people who are blind. On farms, dogs are used to herd cattle and sheep. At airports, a dog's keen sense of smell is used to scan luggage and parcels. Guard dogs are used to protect homes and their owners. Even if they aren't doing anything special, dogs are loyal to their owners and fun to spend time with. Where would this sentence best fit in the paragraph? That's why so many people have dogs as pets. A after sentence 3 B after sentence 4 C after sentence 5 D after sentence Michael is writing a paper comparing the history of baseball with the history of soccer. Michael must figure out how to organize his paper. Which way would NOT be appropriate for his topic? A arranging it according to the order of importance B a variety of details about the history of both sports from encyclopedia and internet articles C a few details about the most popular sports in the United States D include details about when the two sports were started 30. Isaac is writing a paper comparing archaeology with paleontology. Isaac must figure out how to organize his paper. Which way would NOT be appropriate for his topic? A include details that compare archaeology and paleontology B a variety of details from encyclopedia and internet articles C arranging the details by order of importance D a few details about the science grades Isaac received in school Page 15 of 20

16 31. During summer vacation, our family goes swimming, hiking, and we like to camp out. Look at the group of words to the left. If there is a mistake in sentence structure, choose the answer that is written most clearly and correctly. If there is no mistake, choose Correct as is. A During summer vacation, our family goes swimming, hiking, and camping. B During summer vacation, our family goes swimming, we sometimes hike, and we like to camp out. C Our family likes to go swimming, hiking, and we like to camp out during summer vacation. D Correct as is 32. The clown seemed to laugh and cried at the same time. Look at the group of words to the left. If there is a mistake in sentence structure, choose the answer that is written most clearly and correctly. If there is no mistake, choose Correct as is. A The clown seemed to be laughing and has cried at the same time. B The clown seemed to laugh and cry at the same time. C The clown seemed to be laughing and cries at the same time. D Correct as is 33. Each morning before school. Jennifer takes a shower and eats breakfast. How can the sentences to the left best be combined? A Each morning before, school Jennifer takes a shower and eats breakfast. B Each morning before school, Jennifer takes a shower and eats breakfast. C Jennifer takes a shower and eats breakfast each morning. Before school. D Each morning before school, Jennifer takes a shower and eat breakfast. 34. When Andres completed his homework. He had plenty of time to get to the game. How can the sentences to the left best be combined? A After Andres completed his homework, he had plenty of time to get to the game. B After Andres completed his homework he had plenty of time. To get to the game. C He had plenty of time to get to the game, after Andres completed his homework. D After, Andres completed his homework, he had plenty of time, to get to the game. Page 16 of 20

17 35. Anyone who wants to join the team should try out. Tryouts are being held this afternoon. Choose the best way to write the sentence to the left. If the sentence is best as is, choose Best as is. A Anyone who wants to join the team should, tryouts are being held this afternoon. B Anyone who wants to join the team should try out this afternoon. C This afternoon, anyone who wants to try out should try out to join the team. D Best as is 36. After she blows out all the candles, she turned around and smiled. Choose the best way to write the sentence to the left. If the sentence is best as is, choose Best as is. A She turned around and smiled, blowing out all the candles. B Blowing out all the candles, after she turned around and smiled. C After blowing out all the candles, she turned around and smiled. D Best as is 37. The others were still sleeping, Tonya was quiet so she would not wake them up. Look at the group of words to the left. If there is a mistake in sentence structure, choose the answer that is written most clearly and correctly. If there is no mistake, choose Correct as is. A The others were still sleeping. Tonya was quiet so she would not wake them up. B The others were still sleeping, so she would not wake them up, Tonya, was quiet. C So that she would not wake up the others who were sleeping Tonya was quiet. D Correct as is Page 17 of 20

18 38. For most students. It's a good idea to study at the same time and place each day. Look at the group of words to the left. If there is a mistake in sentence structure, choose the answer that is written most clearly and correctly. If there is no mistake, choose Correct as is. A For most students, to study each day at the same time and place, it's a good idea. B It's a good idea, to study each day at the same time, and place, for most students. C For most students, it's a good idea to study at the same time and place each day. D Correct as is 39. Spanish explorers, such as Ponce de Leon, began coming to the New World in the 1500s. The explorers soon began to hear stories about an amazing Fountain of Youth. It was said that youth and health would be restored to anyone who drank the waters of the fountain. Ponce de Leon explored the Florida Keys and part of the Florida mainland some believe that he was searching for that fountain. Which sentence should be rewritten as two complete sentences? A sentence 1 B sentence 2 C sentence 3 D sentence The quarter horse is an American breed of horse, the name comes from the breed's ability to run a quarter-mile faster than any other type of horse. Their bloodlines include thoroughbreds, Arabians, and mustangs. Quarter horses probably originated during the colonial period, but they became especially popular in the West. Because of their quick starts, fast turns, and speed, quarter horses quickly became a favorite of cowboys. Which sentence should be rewritten as two complete sentences? A sentence 1 B sentence 2 C sentence 3 D sentence 4 Page 18 of 20

19 41. Katy loved to draw wild animals. Every afternoon, when she got home from school, she would go up to her room, close the door, get out her drawing materials, and draw for an hour before supper. Her favorite animals lived in Africa. Her favorite animals were elephants, tigers, and rhinoceroses. Sometimes she would draw birds or deer, but always she would return to her favorite large animals. Which of these best combines sentences 3 and 4? A Her favorite animals lived in Africa, being elephants, tigers, and rhinoceroses. B Her favorite animals were living in Africa, elephants, tigers, and rhinoceroses. C Living in Africa, her favorite animals were elephants, tigers, and rhinoceroses. D Her favorite animals lived in Africa: elephants, tigers, and rhinoceroses. 42. My family is taking a vacation to Canada in January. The climate where we live in the United States is mild. My brother and I went shopping. He bought a new jacket. My brother is now prepared for any wintry weather we may encounter. Which of these best combines sentences 3 and 4? A Although my brother and I went shopping, he just bought a new jacket. B My brother and I went shopping, because he bought a new jacket. C He bought a new jacket and my brother and I went shopping. D When my brother and I went shopping, he bought a new jacket. Page 19 of 20

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