ENGL-5 Reading Strategies Quiz W [Exam ID:2407P6 1 Read the sentence. The college football coach recruited talented players for his team. In the sentence, the word recruited means A signed up B disrespected C decided D left behind 2 Read the sentence. After many days of raining, the submerged roads made it difficult to drive. Based on the sentence, the word submerged means F covered with water G easily seen H warned others J floating in water 3 Read the sentences. Isaac has shown a lot of progress this school year. His grades have improved in all subjects. Which clue words help the reader know the meaning of the word progress? A this, subjects B school, all C shown, improved D year, grades
4 Read the sentence. The stern teacher did not allow the student to alter his answer after turning in his test. According to the sentence, the word alter means F finish G break H change J research 5 Read the sentence. The hazardous waste is harmful to animals on land and in the ocean. In the sentence, which word gives a clue to the meaning of hazardous? A ocean B land C animals D harmful 6 Read the sentence. The fresh produce in the grocery store was very colorful. Which sentence uses the word produce in the same way? F My brother likes to produce plays and films. G The farmer sells his produce at the farmer's market every weekend. H The lawyer was unable to produce evidence during the case. J Sam has to produce a science project by next week.
7 Read a definition of the word. Which sentence uses the word story to show the meaning given? A Every day, Hugh tells a funny story about his dog at the lunch table. B Mrs. Niles had a creative story contest in her writing class. C The story of my life is that I break a bone every year. D The second story of the school caught on fire. 8 Read the sentence. My dad uses a level when he hangs up pictures in our house. Which definition of the word level best matches how it is used in the sentence? F filled up to the top of a container G a tool used to make a straight line or plane H to knock down J to make flat or even Read the following passage and answer questions 9 through 9. Pick Up Your Room by Mary Ann Hoberman 1 Pick up your room, my mother says 2 She says it everyday 3 My room s too heavy to pick up 4 That s what I always say 5 Drink up your milk, she says to me 6 Don t bubble like a clown 7 Of course she knows I ll answer that 8 I d rather drink it down 9 And when she says at eight o clock 10 You must go right to bed, 11 We both repeat my answer 12 Why not go left instead? 9 Which meaning of the word bubble is used in line 7 of the poem? A anything that lacks firmness or substance B to flow or spout with a gurgling noise C to boil in a heavy pot D a nearly spherical body of gas contained in a liquid
10 Look at the picture. Which prediction is most likely confirmed by the picture? F Snails and fish are always together in the ocean. G Snails and fish can breathe underwater. H Fish need a certain brand of fish food in order to survive. J Only snails eat algae as food. 11 Read this passage. Pinkerton Elementary School's talent show was a success. Every act got a loud applause. Some acts even got a standing ovation. The anxious audience sat quietly while waiting for the results. Off in another room, the judges discussed each act. They narrowed it down to five acts out of the twenty that they started with. Then they were expected to choose the top three acts. All of the students who were in the talent show worked hard on mastering their act. Finally, the judges stepped onto the stage to announce the winners. To everyone's surprise, the judges decided to recognize the top five acts instead of three. It was a happy ending to a great show. What will Pinkerton Elementary School's talent shows most likely be like in the future? A The school's principal will decide the winner instead. B The school will not have any more talent shows. C The school will plan to have more talent shows. D The school will let students' parents enter the talent show.
12 Read this passage. The airplane took off soon after Jeff boarded. In a few hours, he would arrive at his destination. He was going home for the first time since he left two years ago to serve his country. The thought of seeing his wife and children brought a big smile to his face. After several hours, the airplane finally landed. When he stepped off the airplane, he walked into the area where families were picking up passengers that just arrived. As he scanned the room for a familiar face, he spotted a big sign that read "Welcome Home Dad!" held by his little daughter. Jeff smiled and tears began to swell in his eyes. He was so happy to be home. What will Jeff most likely do next? F He will leave on the next flight out. G He will stay at the airport for the rest of the day. H He will make a phone call to his wife. J He will greet his waiting family. 13 Read the sentences. Bowls and pans were piled high in the sink. Chocolate chips covered the floor. Flour was scattered all over the sticky counters. Why is there most likely a mess? A A tornado hit the house. B Someone made cookies. C The neighbor had to borrow a few items. D The dog got into the kitchen. 14 Read the passage. The crowd cheered and clapped as I stepped off the mat. My floor routine in the gymnastics competition was my best performance yet. I couldn't help but enjoy the crowd's applause. It was nice that others recognized my hard work. How is the narrator most likely feeling? F Nervous G Tired H Proud J Embarassed
15 Read the sentences. The young woman felt like a princess in her long dress. She waited in the hallway while others went before her. When the music started, she walked down the aisle as she held her flowers. What is most likely the event? A A family reunion B A talent show C A birthday party D A wedding 16 Read the sentences. "We're ready to go!" yelled Austin's dad. The car is packed and they had a long drive ahead of them. Austin couldn't decide what to pack. They were going to be gone for a whole week. Where is Austin's family most likely going? F On a field trip G On vacation H To a playground J To a nearby museum Read the following passage and answer questions 17 through 17. When Granny Made My Lunch by Bobbi Katz 1 I always dreaded those days 2 those embarrassing days 3 when Granny made my lunch 4 Her signature, a bulging brown paper bag 5 splotched with grease stains 6 bullying in front of the breakfast milk 7 so there was no way I could avoid 8 taking it out of the refrigerator 9 No way could it possibly be forgotten. 17 Based on the poem, the reader would most likely conclude that the author A will forget to take the lunch with him B enjoys the lunches his grandmother makes C will eat lunch at Granny's house D does not want to take the lunch with him