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Practice Test 8
298 questions · 5 separately timed sections. Time each section strictly, as shown at the start of each section.
Section 1: Verbal Skills
60 questions — Time limit: 16 minutes
Choose the word that means the same or about the same as the underlined word.
1. Comprehend most nearly means
(A) doubt
(B) understand
(C) explain
(D) forget
2. Vast most nearly means
(A) enormous
(B) narrow
(C) shallow
(D) hollow
3. Eloquent most nearly means
(A) clumsy
(B) silent
(C) dull
(D) articulate
4. Postpone most nearly means
(A) cancel
(B) hurry
(C) delay
(D) attend
5. Swift most nearly means
(A) quick
(B) gentle
(C) heavy
(D) late
6. Mend most nearly means
(A) tear
(B) clean
(C) repair
(D) sell
7. Absurd most nearly means
(A) serious
(B) ridiculous
(C) ordinary
(D) clever
8. Cautious most nearly means
(A) reckless
(B) bold
(C) cheerful
(D) careful
9. Radiant most nearly means
(A) glowing
(B) faded
(C) cloudy
(D) hollow
10. Meek most nearly means
(A) forceful
(B) submissive
(C) joyful
(D) wealthy
11. Nurture most nearly means
(A) neglect
(B) scold
(C) abandon
(D) nourish
12. Lofty most nearly means
(A) sunken
(B) narrow
(C) towering
(D) cramped
13. Pardon most nearly means
(A) forgive
(B) punish
(C) accuse
(D) ignore
14. Quiver most nearly means
(A) freeze
(B) glow
(C) tremble
(D) rest
15. Eager most nearly means
(A) unwilling
(B) enthusiastic
(C) weary
(D) calm
Choose the word that means the opposite of the word in capital letters.
16. LETHARGIC means the opposite of
(A) sleepy
(B) gloomy
(C) energetic
(D) clumsy
17. SUPERFICIAL means the opposite of
(A) profound
(B) shallow
(C) narrow
(D) obvious
18. LAVISH means the opposite of
(A) generous
(B) elegant
(C) wasteful
(D) thrifty
19. SUCCINCT means the opposite of
(A) brief
(B) wordy
(C) polite
(D) unclear
20. MELANCHOLY means the opposite of
(A) gloomy
(B) thoughtful
(C) anxious
(D) cheerful
21. FERTILE means the opposite of
(A) barren
(B) fruitful
(C) rocky
(D) damp
22. COMMEND means the opposite of
(A) praise
(B) reward
(C) criticize
(D) recommend
23. HARMONIOUS means the opposite of
(A) agreeable
(B) clashing
(C) tuneful
(D) peaceful
24. SPONTANEOUS means the opposite of
(A) sudden
(B) impulsive
(C) natural
(D) planned
Choose the word that best completes the analogy.
25. Poet is to poem as sculptor is to
(A) marble
(B) chisel
(C) statue
(D) gallery
26. Dog is to puppy as bear is to
(A) cub
(B) den
(C) paw
(D) forest
27. Rose is to flower as oak is to
(A) acorn
(B) leaf
(C) forest
(D) tree
28. Farmer is to field as miner is to
(A) mine
(B) coal
(C) shovel
(D) helmet
29. Angry is to furious as tired is to
(A) sleepy
(B) awake
(C) rest
(D) exhausted
30. Freedom is to captivity as wealth is to
(A) riches
(B) poverty
(C) money
(D) treasure
31. Brave is to courageous as honest is to
(A) dishonest
(B) brave
(C) truthful
(D) generous
32. Painter is to brush as writer is to
(A) pen
(B) canvas
(C) word
(D) book
33. Sole is to shoe as brim is to
(A) head
(B) hat
(C) glove
(D) coat
34. Window is to glass as tire is to
(A) car
(B) wheel
(C) road
(D) rubber
Choose the word that does not belong with the others.
35. Which word does not belong with the others?
(A) hawk
(B) falcon
(C) osprey
(D) goose
36. Which word does not belong with the others?
(A) lemon
(B) banana
(C) grapefruit
(D) lime
37. Which word does not belong with the others?
(A) shovel
(B) stapler
(C) paperclip
(D) envelope
38. Which word does not belong with the others?
(A) kayak
(B) canoe
(C) helicopter
(D) ferry
39. Which word does not belong with the others?
(A) chess
(B) checkers
(C) Scrabble
(D) poker
40. Which word does not belong with the others?
(A) diamond
(B) copper
(C) iron
(D) aluminum
41. Which word does not belong with the others?
(A) slice
(B) chop
(C) pour
(D) dice
42. Which word does not belong with the others?
(A) swift
(B) sluggish
(C) rapid
(D) speedy
43. Which word does not belong with the others?
(A) helmet
(B) beret
(C) fedora
(D) glove
44. Which word does not belong with the others?
(A) bakery
(B) pharmacy
(C) library
(D) florist
45. Which word does not belong with the others?
(A) rustle
(B) roar
(C) blast
(D) clang
46. Which word does not belong with the others?
(A) cheese
(B) egg
(C) butter
(D) yogurt
47. Which word does not belong with the others?
(A) highway
(B) boulevard
(C) avenue
(D) drawbridge
48. Which word does not belong with the others?
(A) wolf
(B) leopard
(C) cheetah
(D) cougar
49. Which word does not belong with the others?
(A) basil
(B) parsley
(C) broccoli
(D) cilantro
50. Which word does not belong with the others?
(A) unlock
(B) fasten
(C) unfasten
(D) unwrap
If the first two statements are true, decide whether the third statement is true, false, or uncertain.
51. Harper's bookshelf holds more novels than Bianca's bookshelf. Bianca's bookshelf holds more novels than Theo's bookshelf. Harper's bookshelf holds more novels than Theo's bookshelf. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
(A) true
(B) false
(C) uncertain
52. The pharmacy is closer to Naomi's house than the market is. The market is closer to Naomi's house than the gym is. The pharmacy is closer to Naomi's house than the gym is. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
(A) true
(B) false
(C) uncertain
53. Rashad's water bottle holds more than Gita's water bottle. Gita's water bottle holds more than Lucas's water bottle. Lucas's water bottle holds more than Rashad's water bottle. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
(A) true
(B) false
(C) uncertain
54. All of the sandwiches at the deli are made with sourdough. Some of the food made with sourdough is toasted. Some of the sandwiches at the deli are toasted. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
(A) true
(B) false
(C) uncertain
55. No player on the Ravens soccer team wears cleats with metal spikes. Zoe wears cleats with metal spikes. Zoe is a player on the Ravens soccer team. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
(A) true
(B) false
(C) uncertain
56. Malik's paper airplane flew farther than Fatima's. Malik's paper airplane flew farther than Ivan's. Fatima's paper airplane flew farther than Ivan's. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
(A) true
(B) false
(C) uncertain
57. Every locker in the east hallway has a combination lock. Locker 214 is in the east hallway. Locker 214 has a combination lock. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
(A) true
(B) false
(C) uncertain
58. A large popcorn at the theater costs more than a medium popcorn. A medium popcorn costs more than a small popcorn. A small popcorn costs more than a large popcorn. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
(A) true
(B) false
(C) uncertain
59. Some of the cousins at the reunion live in Texas. Some of the cousins at the reunion play the guitar. Some of the cousins who live in Texas play the guitar. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
(A) true
(B) false
(C) uncertain
60. A jar of honey weighs the same as a jar of jam. A jar of jam weighs more than a jar of mustard. A jar of honey weighs more than a jar of mustard. If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
(A) true
(B) false
(C) uncertain
Section 2: Quantitative Skills
52 questions — Time limit: 30 minutes
Choose the number that should come next (or that fits the blank) in the series.
1. Look at this series: 5, 12, 19, 26, 33, ... What number should come next?
(A) 39
(B) 40
(C) 42
(D) 45
2. Look at this series: 100, 91, 82, 73, 64, ... What number should come next?
(A) 55
(B) 58
(C) 54
(D) 56
3. Look at this series: 1, 3, 9, 27, 81, ... What number should come next?
(A) 162
(B) 108
(C) 324
(D) 243
4. Look at this series: 162, 54, 18, 6, ... What number should come next?
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 2
(D) 1
5. Look at this series: 1, 9, 25, 49, ... What number should come next?
(A) 81
(B) 73
(C) 64
(D) 72
6. Look at this series: 27, 64, 125, 216, ... What number should come next?
(A) 300
(B) 289
(C) 343
(D) 512
7. Look at this series: 4, 7, 11, 16, 22, ... What number should come next?
(A) 28
(B) 29
(C) 30
(D) 27
8. Look at this series: 3, 6, 5, 10, 9, ... What number should come next?
(A) 8
(B) 19
(C) 14
(D) 18
9. Look at this series: 1, 30, 4, 25, 7, 20, ... What number should come next?
(A) 15
(B) 13
(C) 10
(D) 22
10. Look at this series: 1.1, 1.4, 1.7, 2.0, ... What number should come next?
(A) 2.3
(B) 2.1
(C) 2.4
(D) 2.2
11. Look at this series: 0.4, 0.8, 1.6, 3.2, ... What number should come next?
(A) 4.8
(B) 5.2
(C) 3.6
(D) 6.4
12. Look at this series: 4, 5, 9, 14, 23, ... What number should come next?
(A) 32
(B) 37
(C) 28
(D) 46
13. Look at this series: 2, 5, 11, 23, 47, ... What number should come next?
(A) 95
(B) 94
(C) 96
(D) 93
14. Look at this series: 2, 6, 4, 12, 10, ... What number should come next?
(A) 8
(B) 20
(C) 30
(D) 27
15. Look at this series: 2, 4, 8, __, 22, 32. What number should fill the blank?
(A) 12
(B) 16
(C) 13
(D) 14
16. Look at this series: 5, 40, 10, 35, __, 30, 20. What number should fill the blank?
(A) 45
(B) 15
(C) 25
(D) 12
17. Look at this series: 13, 26, 52, 104, ... What number should come next?
(A) 208
(B) 156
(C) 260
(D) 196
18. Look at this series: 1, 4, 13, 40, ... What number should come next?
(A) 120
(B) 80
(C) 122
(D) 121
Examine the quantities and choose the best answer.
19. (a) the volume of a cube with edges of 4 centimeters (b) the volume of a rectangular box 8 centimeters long, 4 centimeters wide, and 2 centimeters high (c) the volume of a rectangular box 5 centimeters long, 3 centimeters wide, and 4 centimeters high
(A) (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
(B) (a) and (b) are equal, and each is greater than (c)
(C) (c) is greater than (a)
(D) (b) is less than (c)
20. (a) 30% of 60 (b) 1/3 of 54 (c) 0.25 × 72
(A) (a) is greater than (b)
(B) (c) is less than (a) and (b)
(C) (a) and (b) are equal, and each is greater than (c)
(D) (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
21. (a) the measure of each exterior angle of a regular hexagon (b) the measure of each exterior angle of a regular pentagon (c) the measure of each exterior angle of an equilateral triangle
(A) (a) is less than (b), and (b) is less than (c)
(B) (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
(C) (c) is less than (a)
(D) (a) is greater than (b)
22. (a) 3³ (b) 5² (c) 2⁴
(A) (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
(B) (b) is greater than (a)
(C) (a) is greater than (b), and (b) is greater than (c)
(D) (c) is greater than (b)
23. (a) the supplement of a 70° angle (b) the complement of a 20° angle (c) the supplement of a 130° angle
(A) (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
(B) (a) is greater than (b), and (b) is greater than (c)
(C) (b) is less than (c)
(D) (a) is less than (c)
24. (a) 2/3 + 1/6 (b) 3/4 (c) 0.8
(A) (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
(B) (a) is less than (c)
(C) (b) is greater than (c)
(D) (b) is less than (c), and (c) is less than (a)
25. (a) the sum of the interior angle measures of a pentagon (b) the sum of the interior angle measures of a hexagon (c) the number of degrees in a full circle
(A) (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
(B) (a) is greater than (b)
(C) (c) is less than (a), and (a) is less than (b)
(D) (b) is less than (c)
26. (a) 4 × 5 − 3 (b) 4 × (5 − 3) (c) 4 + 5 × 3
(A) (a) is greater than (b) and less than (c)
(B) (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
(C) (b) is greater than (a)
(D) (c) is less than (a)
27. (a) the number of faces of a square pyramid (b) the number of vertices of a square pyramid (c) the number of edges of a square pyramid
(A) (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
(B) (a) and (b) are equal, and each is less than (c)
(C) (a) is greater than (c)
(D) (b) is greater than (c)
28. (a) 9 × 4 (b) 108 ÷ 3 (c) 25 + 6
(A) (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
(B) (c) is greater than (a)
(C) (a) is less than (b)
(D) (a) and (b) are equal, and each is greater than (c)
29. (a) the perimeter of a regular pentagon with sides of 9 inches (b) the perimeter of a square with sides of 12 inches (c) the perimeter of a regular hexagon with sides of 8 inches
(A) (b) and (c) are equal, and each is greater than (a)
(B) (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
(C) (a) is greater than (b)
(D) (b) is less than (c)
30. (a) the average of 12, 15, and 18 (b) 1/2 of 32 (c) 0.25 × 60
(A) (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
(B) (b) is less than (a)
(C) (a) and (c) are equal, and each is less than (b)
(D) (a) is greater than (b)
31. (a) the area of a square with sides of 8 inches (b) the area of a triangle with a base of 15 inches and a height of 8 inches (c) the area of a rectangle that is 12 inches long and 6 inches wide
(A) (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
(B) (b) is greater than (a)
(C) (c) is less than (a)
(D) (a) is greater than (b) and less than (c)
32. (a) 2/3 of 45 (b) 40% of 80 (c) 0.7 × 40
(A) (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
(B) (c) is less than (a), and (a) is less than (b)
(C) (a) is greater than (b)
(D) (b) is less than (c)
33. (a) the diameter of a circle with a radius of 8 centimeters (b) the length of one side of a square with a perimeter of 64 centimeters (c) the length of one side of an equilateral triangle with a perimeter of 48 centimeters
(A) (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
(B) (a) is greater than (b)
(C) (c) is less than (a) and (b)
(D) (b) is greater than (c)
34. (a) 1/8 + 1/4 (b) 0.4 (c) 2/5
(A) (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
(B) (a) is greater than (b)
(C) (b) and (c) are equal, and each is greater than (a)
(D) (a) is greater than (c)
35. (a) the number of degrees the hour hand of a clock turns in 4 hours (b) the measure of each interior angle of a regular hexagon (c) the number of degrees in a right angle
(A) (a), (b), and (c) are all equal
(B) (c) is greater than (a)
(C) (a) is less than (b)
(D) (a) and (b) are equal, and each is greater than (c)
Work each problem and choose the best answer.
36. What number is 9 more than 35% of 80?
(A) 19
(B) 28
(C) 37
(D) 45
37. What number is 1/3 of 54, decreased by 7?
(A) 11
(B) 18
(C) 25
(D) 47
38. What number is 11 more than the product of 7 and 9?
(A) 27
(B) 52
(C) 63
(D) 74
39. When a number is divided by 4 and then increased by 6, the result is 15. What is the number?
(A) 9
(B) 36
(C) 60
(D) 84
40. What number is 6 times the sum of 8 and 5?
(A) 13
(B) 48
(C) 53
(D) 78
41. What number is 1/4 of 60, decreased by 8?
(A) 7
(B) 15
(C) 23
(D) 52
42. What is the average of 12, 20, and 34?
(A) 20
(B) 22
(C) 33
(D) 66
43. What is the cube of 2 multiplied by the square of 6?
(A) 44
(B) 144
(C) 288
(D) 864
44. What number is 13 more than the square of 6?
(A) 12
(B) 23
(C) 36
(D) 49
45. What is 15% of 60 added to 25% of 40?
(A) 1
(B) 9
(C) 10
(D) 19
46. 40% of what number is 30?
(A) 12
(B) 30
(C) 75
(D) 120
47. What number is 20% of 45, decreased by 4?
(A) 5
(B) 9
(C) 13
(D) 41
48. If 2/3 of a number is 16, what is 5/6 of that number?
(A) 8
(B) 16
(C) 20
(D) 24
49. The sum of two numbers is 52, and their difference is 14. What is the larger number?
(A) 19
(B) 33
(C) 38
(D) 66
50. What number is 6 less than the quotient of 90 and 6?
(A) 9
(B) 15
(C) 21
(D) 84
51. What number is 4 more than the cube of 3?
(A) 9
(B) 23
(C) 27
(D) 31
52. 3/5 of what number is 21?
(A) 12
(B) 35
(C) 63
(D) 105
Section 3: Reading
62 questions — Time limit: 25 minutes
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
1. Which sentence best states the main idea of the passage?
(A) German shepherds are the only breed suited for search-and-rescue work.
(B) As she trains her dog for search-and-rescue work, the narrator learns that success depends on trusting the dog.
(C) Search dogs follow footprints the way detectives do in cartoons.
(D) The narrator's mother did most of the work of training Juniper.
2. According to the passage, how does a search dog locate a missing person?
(A) By memorizing a photograph of the person
(B) By following the person's footprints along the ground
(C) By listening for sounds the person makes
(D) By following tiny flakes of skin that drift through the air on the wind
3. According to Ms. Okafor, what is the hardest part of the job for a young handler?
(A) Being patient enough to let the dog work
(B) Memorizing all of the search commands
(C) Keeping up with the dog on foot
(D) Choosing the right vest and leash
4. As used in the passage, the word bolted most nearly means
(A) locked
(B) escaped
(C) dashed suddenly
(D) wandered slowly
5. The narrator says she "had to bite my tongue" most likely because she
(A) had been injured during the search
(B) was afraid of getting lost in the woods
(C) wanted to avoid steering the dog and let her work on her own
(D) was trying not to laugh at the dog's zigzag path
6. What did the volunteer give Juniper as a reward for finding him?
(A) Her favorite rope toy
(B) A piece of meat
(C) A gentle pat on the head
(D) A new orange vest
7. The author's main purpose in this passage is to
(A) explain the steps for becoming a professional dog breeder
(B) warn readers about the dangers of hiking in the woods
(C) compare German shepherds with other search-dog breeds
(D) share a personal story about learning to work as a team with her dog
8. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
(A) How to Choose a Family Pet
(B) Learning to Trust the Nose
(C) A Day at the Fire Station
(D) The History of Search-and-Rescue Teams
9. Which sentence best states the main idea of the passage?
(A) Many deep-sea animals make their own light and use it to hunt, hide, and communicate.
(B) The anglerfish is the most dangerous predator in the entire deep sea.
(C) Sunlight reaches every part of the ocean, even the deepest trenches.
(D) Bioluminescent light is much hotter than the light from a candle.
10. According to the passage, why do scientists call bioluminescence "cold light"?
(A) Because it only appears in the coldest ocean water
(B) Because it glows brightest during the winter
(C) Because almost none of its energy is given off as heat
(D) Because it can freeze the water around the animal
11. How does the anglerfish use its glowing lure?
(A) To light its way along the dark ocean floor
(B) To frighten away larger predators
(C) To signal other anglerfish nearby
(D) To attract curious smaller fish so it can eat them
12. According to the passage, how does glowing on their undersides help some squid and fish?
(A) It makes them look larger to attract mates.
(B) It warms their bodies in the cold water.
(C) It helps them see food on the ocean floor.
(D) It erases their shadow so predators below cannot spot them.
13. As used in the passage, the word lurking most nearly means
(A) swimming quickly
(B) waiting in hiding
(C) glowing brightly
(D) sleeping deeply
14. The passage suggests that a smaller fish approaches the anglerfish's lure because the fish
(A) is curious about the light and does not realize it is a trap
(B) is trying to protect its eggs from the anglerfish
(C) can clearly see the anglerfish's sharp teeth
(D) is following a scent trail through the water
15. The author's main purpose in this passage is to
(A) argue that more scientists should explore the deep sea
(B) describe a single dive to the bottom of the ocean
(C) explain how and why deep-sea animals produce their own light
(D) compare jellyfish with shrimp and squid
16. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
(A) The Deepest Trench in the Ocean
(B) Living Light in the Deep Sea
(C) How Candles Make Heat and Light
(D) Dangerous Fish of the Coral Reef
17. Which sentence best states the main idea of the passage?
(A) DeWitt Clinton was the most popular governor in New York's history.
(B) Building a canal by hand was too difficult to be worth the effort.
(C) Mules and horses were the fastest way to travel in the 1800s.
(D) The Erie Canal was a bold project that made shipping cheaper and helped transform the young nation.
18. According to the passage, the completed Erie Canal connected which two places?
(A) Albany, on the Hudson River, and Buffalo, on Lake Erie
(B) New York City and Boston
(C) Buffalo and Chicago
(D) Albany and Philadelphia
19. According to the passage, how were boats moved along the Erie Canal?
(A) By large sails that caught the wind
(B) By steam engines mounted on each boat
(C) By teams of mules and horses pulling them from a path beside the water
(D) By the natural current of the Hudson River
20. As used in the passage, the word championed most nearly means
(A) defeated
(B) strongly supported
(C) carefully measured
(D) quietly ignored
21. According to the passage, what happened to the cost of shipping a ton of goods from Buffalo to New York City after the canal opened?
(A) It dropped from about one hundred dollars to less than ten dollars.
(B) It rose sharply because the canal was expensive to use.
(C) It stayed about the same as before.
(D) It fell to exactly fifty dollars per ton.
22. The passage suggests that the nickname "Clinton's Ditch" was originally meant to
(A) honor the workers who dug the canal
(B) describe how deep the canal really was
(C) advertise the canal to farmers in the west
(D) mock the project by people who expected it to fail
23. The author's attitude toward the Erie Canal can best be described as
(A) doubtful
(B) admiring
(C) annoyed
(D) uninterested
24. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
(A) The Life of DeWitt Clinton
(B) How to Build a Canal by Hand
(C) The Erie Canal: A Waterway That Changed a Nation
(D) Travel and Trade in Modern New York
25. Which sentence best states the main idea of the passage?
(A) Leonardo da Vinci was a far better scientist than he ever was a painter.
(B) Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks reveal a deeply curious mind that explored both art and science.
(C) Leonardo da Vinci wrote backward mainly to keep his discoveries secret from others.
(D) Leonardo da Vinci is remembered today only as the painter of the Mona Lisa.
26. According to the passage, Leonardo da Vinci lived from
(A) 1452 until 1519
(B) 1519 until 1600
(C) 1400 until 1492
(D) 1492 until 1552
27. According to the passage, one likely reason Leonardo wrote from right to left was that
(A) he wanted to hide his ideas from powerful people
(B) he had never been taught to write in the usual direction
(C) writing that way may have kept his left hand from smudging the wet ink
(D) his teachers had ordered him to practice writing in a mirror
28. The passage mentions that Leonardo's notebooks include drawings of all of the following EXCEPT
(A) a machine with great flapping wings
(B) the muscles of the human body
(C) the swirling currents of moving water
(D) detailed maps of the Italian coastline
29. It can be inferred from the passage that Leonardo believed that
(A) understanding how something works can help an artist draw it well
(B) science always matters far more than art does
(C) a true artist should avoid studying subjects such as anatomy
(D) a painting must always contain more detail than a scientific sketch
30. As used in the passage, the word "astonishing" most nearly means
(A) boring
(B) ordinary
(C) amazing
(D) narrow
31. The author's main purpose in the passage is to
(A) teach readers how to write backward the way Leonardo did
(B) describe Leonardo's notebooks and the curious mind they reveal
(C) prove that Leonardo was the greatest painter who ever lived
(D) warn readers about the dangers of studying human anatomy
32. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
(A) The Painting of the Mona Lisa
(B) A Simple Way to Read Mirror Writing
(C) Birds, Bats, and the Dream of Human Flight
(D) Inside the Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci
33. Which sentence best states the main idea of the passage?
(A) A school newspaper should always praise the school and its principal.
(B) Students who write for a newspaper will almost always become professional reporters.
(C) A student newspaper is a small example of a free press, and its freedom brings real responsibility.
(D) Teachers, not students, should decide everything that a school newspaper prints.
34. According to the passage, freedom of the press means that reporters may
(A) print only the stories that school leaders have approved in advance
(B) gather news and publish it without being controlled by those in power
(C) write about any subject except the decisions of their leaders
(D) share the news only with other reporters instead of with the public
35. According to the passage, editorial independence means that
(A) the school principal personally chooses every story that is printed
(B) the newspaper is printed without any adult ever reading it first
(C) reporters are paid a salary for each article they write
(D) the students themselves make most of the decisions about what to cover
36. The passage states that a strong adviser will
(A) order young reporters to hide the school's problems
(B) write most of the newspaper's articles without any help
(C) offer guidance and help the students catch mistakes
(D) forbid students from interviewing any of the teachers
37. It can be inferred from the passage that printing an unchecked rumor is harmful because it
(A) can damage a person's reputation before the truth is known
(B) uses space that could have been filled with photographs
(C) makes the newspaper more expensive to print each week
(D) requires the adviser to write the correction herself
38. As used in the passage, the word "confirm" most nearly means
(A) ignore
(B) invent
(C) repeat
(D) verify
39. The author's main purpose in the passage is to
(A) describe how to take clear photographs for a newspaper
(B) explain why a free student press matters and what responsibilities come with it
(C) convince students to stop reading their school newspaper
(D) list the steps for starting an after-school photography club
40. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
(A) A Free Student Press: Freedom and Responsibility
(B) How to Sell More Copies of the School Paper
(C) The Principal's Guide to Running a School
(D) Why Every Newspaper Needs More Photographs
Choose the word that means the same or about the same as the underlined word.
41. a staunch ally
(A) wavering
(B) careless
(C) loyal
(D) distant
42. to garner support
(A) lose
(B) reject
(C) collect
(D) ignore
43. a house filled with mirth
(A) laughter
(B) sorrow
(C) silence
(D) labor
44. a tepid bath
(A) freezing
(B) boiling
(C) salty
(D) lukewarm
45. to impede progress
(A) speed
(B) hinder
(C) allow
(D) begin
46. a rift between friends
(A) split
(B) bond
(C) promise
(D) meeting
47. a wily fox
(A) gentle
(B) clumsy
(C) honest
(D) cunning
48. to dispel his fears
(A) confirm
(B) share
(C) increase
(D) banish
49. the plight of the refugees
(A) triumph
(B) hardship
(C) journey
(D) wealth
50. a brusque reply
(A) gentle
(B) lengthy
(C) blunt
(D) cheerful
51. to muster her courage
(A) gather
(B) lose
(C) waste
(D) hide
52. considerable political clout
(A) weakness
(B) influence
(C) honesty
(D) wealth
53. an austere expression
(A) cheerful
(B) stern
(C) puzzled
(D) weary
54. to abhor cruelty
(A) enjoy
(B) permit
(C) cause
(D) hate
55. to win by guile
(A) trickery
(B) honesty
(C) kindness
(D) effort
56. a paltry sum
(A) huge
(B) fair
(C) tiny
(D) steady
57. to flout the rules
(A) obey
(B) create
(C) explain
(D) disobey
58. a lull in the storm
(A) pause
(B) surge
(C) ending
(D) danger
59. a jovial grandfather
(A) gloomy
(B) strict
(C) cheerful
(D) elderly
60. to chide a child
(A) praise
(B) scold
(C) feed
(D) teach
61. an angry tirade
(A) whisper
(B) apology
(C) silence
(D) rant
62. a cursory examination
(A) thorough
(B) careful
(C) hasty
(D) honest
Section 4: Mathematics
64 questions — Time limit: 45 minutes
Choose the best answer.
1. In the number 3,845,000, the digit 8 stands for a value of
(A) 8,000
(B) 80,000
(C) 800,000
(D) 8,000,000
2. In the decimal 8.3062, the digit 2 is in which place?
(A) ten-thousandths
(B) tenths
(C) hundredths
(D) thousandths
3. What is 7.482 rounded to the nearest tenth?
(A) 7.4
(B) 7.48
(C) 8.0
(D) 7.5
4. Which is the best estimate of 5,970 ÷ 19?
(A) 30
(B) 300
(C) 3,000
(D) 3
5. Which of the following numbers is prime?
(A) 77
(B) 79
(C) 81
(D) 87
6. Which of the following numbers is divisible by 3?
(A) 124
(B) 235
(C) 417
(D) 508
7. Which of the following numbers is divisible by both 2 and 5?
(A) 60
(B) 45
(C) 75
(D) 84
8. What is the greatest common factor of 20 and 50?
(A) 5
(B) 100
(C) 2
(D) 10
9. What is the least common multiple of 3 and 7?
(A) 21
(B) 10
(C) 42
(D) 3
10. The expression 10⁴ has a value of
(A) 40
(B) 1,000
(C) 10,000
(D) 100,000
11. Between which two consecutive whole numbers does √30 lie?
(A) 4 and 5
(B) 5 and 6
(C) 6 and 7
(D) 14 and 15
12. Which of the following numbers is a perfect cube?
(A) 24
(B) 40
(C) 50
(D) 64
13. The sum of an even number and an odd number is always
(A) even
(B) prime
(C) odd
(D) zero
14. Which equation is an example of the identity property of addition?
(A) 9 + 0 = 9
(B) 9 × 1 = 9
(C) 9 + 3 = 3 + 9
(D) (9 + 3) + 1 = 9 + (3 + 1)
15. On a number line, which of these numbers is closest to 0?
(A) 3
(B) −2
(C) 4
(D) −5
16. Which decimal is equivalent to the fraction 3/8?
(A) 0.38
(B) 3.8
(C) 0.83
(D) 0.375
17. The fraction 1/8 is equal to what percent?
(A) 12.5%
(B) 8%
(C) 18%
(D) 80%
18. Which of the following decimals is the greatest?
(A) 0.7
(B) 0.68
(C) 0.71
(D) 0.702
19. An angle that measures exactly 180° is called
(A) a right angle
(B) an acute angle
(C) a reflex angle
(D) a straight angle
20. A polygon with exactly five sides is called a
(A) quadrilateral
(B) pentagon
(C) hexagon
(D) heptagon
21. For every circle, the circumference divided by the diameter always equals the same special number, which is called
(A) pi (π)
(B) the radius
(C) the area
(D) the perimeter
22. Which metric unit is most appropriate for measuring the amount of medicine in a single spoonful?
(A) liters
(B) grams
(C) milliliters
(D) meters
23. What is the median of the data set 4, 8, 15, 16, 23?
(A) 8
(B) 16
(C) 13.2
(D) 15
24. If you roll a standard six-sided number cube once, what is the probability of rolling a number greater than 4?
(A) 1/6
(B) 1/3
(C) 2/3
(D) 1/2
Solve each problem and choose the best answer.
25. The Blue Harbor Aquarium gift shop has a shelf of 48 stuffed sea otters. On Saturday, 5/12 of them were sold. How many stuffed sea otters were sold?
(A) 28
(B) 4
(C) 20
(D) 24
26. At the dog-training class, a trainer uses 2/5 of a bag of treats in the first session and 3/10 of the bag in the second session. What fraction of the bag does she use in all?
(A) 7/10
(B) 1/3
(C) 1/2
(D) 3/10
27. A canal boat tour guide has a rope that is 6.4 meters long and cuts it into pieces that are each 0.8 meter long. How many pieces does she get?
(A) 0.8
(B) 5.6
(C) 7
(D) 8
28. The aquarium gift shop has 7/8 pound of fish-shaped candy and packs it into bags that each hold 1/16 pound. How many bags can be filled?
(A) 7/128
(B) 14
(C) 16
(D) 12
29. A plush whale at the Blue Harbor Aquarium gift shop normally costs $32.00. Members receive a 25% discount. What does a member pay for it?
(A) $24.00
(B) $8.00
(C) $25.60
(D) $40.00
30. A dog leash at the training-class supply table costs $45.00. It is marked 20% off, and then a 5% sales tax is added to the sale price. What is the total cost?
(A) $36.00
(B) $47.25
(C) $34.20
(D) $37.80
31. A family's total at the canal boat tour snack bar comes to $60.00 before tax. A 6% sales tax is added. What is the total with tax?
(A) $3.60
(B) $63.60
(C) $64.80
(D) $66.00
32. At the Blue Harbor kayak rental, a used life vest is marked 20% off and now sells for $28.00. What was its original price?
(A) $33.60
(B) $35.00
(C) $22.40
(D) $40.00
33. At the dog-training class, the ratio of large dogs to small dogs enrolled is 4 to 5. If 54 dogs are enrolled in all, how many are small dogs?
(A) 24
(B) 6
(C) 30
(D) 27
34. The school print shop charges $3.00 for 4 color copies. At that rate, how much do 10 color copies cost?
(A) $7.50
(B) $30.00
(C) $0.75
(D) $6.00
35. A recipe for the canal boat tour's lemonade uses 2 cups of sugar for every 5 gallons of water. How many cups of sugar are needed for 15 gallons of water?
(A) 3
(B) 37.5
(C) 30
(D) 6
36. Solve for x: 6x - 5 = 31
(A) 4 1/3
(B) 36
(C) 6
(D) 5
37. The Blue Harbor kayak rental charges a one-time $16 launch fee plus $8 for each hour on the water. Mr. Alvarez paid $88 in all. How many hours did he rent?
(A) 11
(B) 13
(C) 9
(D) 10
38. Nine more than three times a number is 45. What is the number?
(A) 12
(B) 18
(C) 36
(D) 15
39. Solve for x: x/5 + 2 = 9
(A) 55
(B) 1 2/5
(C) 40
(D) 35
40. Over five weeks, the school newspaper printed these numbers of copies: 32, 45, 28, 45, and 50. What is the mean number of copies printed per week?
(A) 45
(B) 40
(C) 22
(D) 50
41. The aquarium gift shop sold these numbers of shark keychains on five days: 14, 22, 9, 30, and 18. What is the median number sold?
(A) 18
(B) 18.6
(C) 21
(D) 9
42. A canal boat is 7 yards long. How many feet long is it?
(A) 84
(B) 70
(C) 2 1/3
(D) 21
43. A bag of dog treats used in the training class weighs 3.5 pounds. How many ounces does it weigh?
(A) 42
(B) 56
(C) 48
(D) 35
44. The Blue Harbor Aquarium puts $2,000 from a fundraiser into an account that pays 5% simple interest per year. How much interest does it earn in 3 years?
(A) $100
(B) $2,300
(C) $300
(D) $600
45. A rectangular soccer field is 90 meters long and 55 meters wide. A player jogs one full lap around the outside edge of the field. How far does the player jog?
(A) 4,950 meters
(B) 290 meters
(C) 145 meters
(D) 580 meters
46. In a triangle, two of the angles measure 39° and 58°. What is the measure of the third angle?
(A) 97°
(B) 122°
(C) 141°
(D) 83°
47. A runner completes a 26-mile course in 4 hours at a steady pace. What is the runner's average speed?
(A) 6.5 miles per hour
(B) 104 miles per hour
(C) 13 miles per hour
(D) 22 miles per hour
48. What is the value of 4³ − 5²?
(A) 39
(B) 89
(C) 54
(D) 2
49. A backpack is priced at $45. A 20% discount is taken, and then a 5% sales tax is added to the discounted price. What is the total cost?
(A) $36.00
(B) $38.25
(C) $37.80
(D) $34.20
50. A shipping crate shaped like a rectangular prism measures 9 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 6 feet high. What is its volume?
(A) 19 cubic feet
(B) 228 cubic feet
(C) 108 cubic feet
(D) 216 cubic feet
51. A box contains 6 white chips, 4 red chips, and 10 blue chips, all the same size. If one chip is drawn at random, what is the probability that it is red?
(A) 1/4
(B) 1/5
(C) 4/10
(D) 1/10
52. An L-shaped garden is formed from a rectangle 20 feet long and 14 feet wide with a rectangular corner measuring 8 feet by 6 feet cut out. What is the area of the garden?
(A) 280 square feet
(B) 328 square feet
(C) 232 square feet
(D) 48 square feet
53. Two angles are complementary, and the larger angle is 4 times as large as the smaller one. What is the measure of the larger angle?
(A) 72°
(B) 18°
(C) 144°
(D) 36°
54. A drone flies at a constant speed of 40 miles per hour for 45 minutes. How far does it travel?
(A) 1,800 miles
(B) 18 miles
(C) 60 miles
(D) 30 miles
55. What is the value of −9 + 6 − (−4)?
(A) −7
(B) 1
(C) −19
(D) 7
56. A class orders 6 pizzas that cost $11.50 each and 4 bottles of juice that cost $2.75 each. What is the total cost of the order?
(A) $69.00
(B) $11.00
(C) $80.00
(D) $14.25
57. A wooden storage cube has edges that are 9 inches long. What is the volume of the cube?
(A) 81 cubic inches
(B) 27 cubic inches
(C) 729 cubic inches
(D) 243 cubic inches
58. The end wall of a barn is shaped like a rectangle 12 feet wide and 8 feet tall, topped by a triangular gable with a base of 12 feet and a height of 5 feet. What is the total area of the wall?
(A) 126 square feet
(B) 96 square feet
(C) 156 square feet
(D) 60 square feet
59. A drawer holds 12 identical socks: 7 are black and 5 are white. If one sock is pulled out at random, what is the probability that it is NOT black?
(A) 7/12
(B) 5/7
(C) 1/2
(D) 5/12
60. Two cities are 288 miles apart. A car drives between them at an average speed of 64 miles per hour. How long does the trip take?
(A) 4 hours 50 minutes
(B) 4 hours 30 minutes
(C) 4 hours
(D) 5 hours
61. What is the value of 2 × 3² + 5?
(A) 23
(B) 41
(C) 28
(D) 11
62. A rectangular banner is 3 times as long as it is wide. If its perimeter is 64 inches, what is the banner's length?
(A) 8 inches
(B) 16 inches
(C) 32 inches
(D) 24 inches
63. Four angles meet at a single point and together go all the way around it. Three of the angles measure 90°, 85°, and 100°. What is the measure of the fourth angle?
(A) 275°
(B) 95°
(C) 85°
(D) 90°
64. Five friends share the cost of an $86 gift equally, and each friend also pays $4 for a card. How much does each friend pay in all?
(A) $17.20
(B) $21.20
(C) $18.00
(D) $21.50
Section 5: Language
60 questions — Time limit: 25 minutes
Look for errors in punctuation, capitalization, or usage. If there is no error, choose (D).
1. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The list of competing breeds were posted near the entrance.
(B) Handlers guided their dogs slowly around the show ring.
(C) A young beagle won first place in its category.
(D) No mistakes.
2. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The judges examined each dog's teeth and coat carefully.
(B) Bright ribbons hung along the edge of the arena.
(C) Our neighbor entered her poodle in the afternoon contest.
(D) No mistakes.
3. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The loudspeaker announced the winners after lunch.
(B) The winning dogs owner accepted a shiny silver trophy.
(C) Spectators clapped as the champion trotted past them.
(D) No mistakes.
4. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The event took place at the county fairgrounds.
(B) Volunteers handed out programs at the front gate.
(C) My favorite dog was a german shepherd named Max.
(D) No mistakes.
5. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) We loaded our gear into two bright red canoes.
(B) The river moved swiftly beneath the old wooden bridge.
(C) Yesterday we paddle for three hours without stopping.
(D) No mistakes.
6. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) Him and I shared a canoe for the whole trip.
(B) The current carried us gently around the bend.
(C) Our guide pointed out a heron along the shore.
(D) No mistakes.
7. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) We tied the canoes together during our lunch break.
(B) The water felt cold when we dipped our hands in.
(C) Tall trees lined both banks of the winding river.
(D) No mistakes.
8. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) A light rain fell as we neared the campsite.
(B) The canoe tipped slightly we all leaned to one side.
(C) We reached the dock just before the sun went down.
(D) No mistakes.
9. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) Our team built a small robot from a kit.
(B) The motor spun quickly once we connected the wires.
(C) The members of the club meets every Thursday afternoon.
(D) No mistakes.
10. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) We programmed the robot to follow a black line.
(B) Sofia designed the wheels using the school's 3D printer.
(C) The sensor detected the wall and stopped the robot.
(D) No mistakes.
11. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) Next week our club enter the regional robotics contest.
(B) The judges rewarded teamwork as much as speed.
(C) We practiced our presentation until it sounded clear.
(D) No mistakes.
12. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The robot rolled across the gym floor smoothly.
(B) The team lost it's remote just before the demonstration.
(C) Two students recorded the results in a notebook.
(D) No mistakes.
13. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) Fresh vegetables filled the tables at the market.
(B) The farmer gave my brother and I a basket of peaches.
(C) A baker sold warm bread from a small blue tent.
(D) No mistakes.
14. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) We bought a jar of honey from a local beekeeper.
(B) Musicians played cheerful tunes near the entrance.
(C) The market opens early every Saturday morning.
(D) No mistakes.
15. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) Every summer the market moves to riverside park downtown.
(B) Shoppers carried cloth bags full of ripe tomatoes.
(C) A friendly vendor offered us a slice of watermelon.
(D) No mistakes.
16. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The corn looked fresh, so we bought a dozen ears.
(B) My mother chatted with the farmer about the weather.
(C) The apples were on sale, we filled an entire bag.
(D) No mistakes.
17. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) Last night my sister play a beautiful song on the piano.
(B) The audience listened quietly from padded chairs.
(C) A bright spotlight shone on the polished grand piano.
(D) No mistakes.
18. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The music teacher bowed politely before the crowd.
(B) Each of the students were nervous before the performance.
(C) We clapped loudly when the final note faded away.
(D) No mistakes.
19. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The youngest pianist smiled after finishing her piece.
(B) Programs listing every song rested on each seat.
(C) Roses in a glass vase decorated the front table.
(D) No mistakes.
20. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The pianist practiced her scales for many weeks.
(B) Everyone admired the smooth, shining black keys.
(C) The three sisters songs impressed the whole audience.
(D) No mistakes.
21. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The express train traveled much faster then the old local line.
(B) We found our seats near a wide window in the last car.
(C) The conductor announced each stop in a clear, friendly voice.
(D) No mistakes.
22. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The museum's newest wing focuses on space exploration.
(B) Our science teacher grew up near a famous observatory in chile.
(C) Bright diagrams showed how rockets lift off from the launch pad.
(D) No mistakes.
23. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The tournament brought together twelve teams from nearby towns.
(B) Our coach reminded us to stretch before the first game.
(C) Fans filled the bleachers on both sides of the field.
(D) No mistakes.
24. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The warm loaf lost it's crisp crust after we wrapped it.
(B) We measured the flour carefully before adding the water.
(C) The kitchen filled with the smell of fresh bread.
(D) No mistakes.
25. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) We hiked for an hour before reaching the campsite.
(B) Dad showed us how to hang our food away from bears.
(C) There were less mosquitoes near the smoky campfire.
(D) No mistakes.
26. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The train pulled away from the platform exactly on time.
(B) Outside the window, fields and farmhouses rushed past.
(C) My sister read her book while I watched the scenery.
(D) No mistakes.
27. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The gift shop sold posters of planets and comets.
(B) I bought a paperback called the story of flight for my report.
(C) A short film about telescopes played every half hour.
(D) No mistakes.
28. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) After the long match, the tired players wanted to lay down in the shade.
(B) The referee checked each player's cleats before the game.
(C) Our goalie blocked three shots in the final minutes.
(D) No mistakes.
29. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The baker kneaded the dough until it felt smooth.
(B) We waited an hour for the dough to rise.
(C) The chef whom won the contest shared her secret recipe.
(D) No mistakes.
30. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The tent kept us dry during the sudden storm.
(B) We couldn't hardly see the path once the sun set.
(C) Bright stars appeared as soon as the clouds cleared.
(D) No mistakes.
31. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The dining car served sandwiches and hot soup.
(B) We passed through three dark tunnels along the way.
(C) A friendly attendant collected our tickets after lunch.
(D) No mistakes.
32. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The dim lighting did not effect our view of the glowing model.
(B) A guide explained how volcanoes form beneath the ocean.
(C) We watched a machine create tiny bolts of lightning.
(D) No mistakes.
33. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The score was tied at the end of regulation.
(B) The crowd grew quiet, the penalty kick would decide the game.
(C) Our striker aimed carefully at the far corner of the net.
(D) No mistakes.
34. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The students put there loaves on the cooling rack.
(B) Each loaf had a golden, crackly top.
(C) We brushed melted butter over the warm crust.
(D) No mistakes.
35. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) We roasted marshmallows over the glowing coals.
(B) The owls hooted somewhere deep in the woods.
(C) When the rain finally stopped we crawled out of the tent.
(D) No mistakes.
36. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) Our train followed the coast for several miles.
(B) Waves crashed against the rocks below the tracks.
(C) The whistle blew loudly as we neared the station.
(D) No mistakes.
37. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The dinosaur skeleton towered over the entire hall.
(B) The comet display glowed more brighter than the meteor wall.
(C) A recording described how the fossils were discovered.
(D) No mistakes.
38. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) Of the two finalists, our team was the strongest.
(B) The championship match started right after lunch.
(C) Both goalkeepers made several diving saves.
(D) No mistakes.
39. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) Grandma taught us her grandmother's bread recipe.
(B) We sprinkled a little flour across the counter.
(C) The note on the jar said, "Feed the starter every morning".
(D) No mistakes.
40. Choose the sentence that contains an error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) We packed our backpacks the night before the trip.
(B) The lake sparkled in the early morning light.
(C) Our whole family gathered around the campfire to sing.
(D) No mistakes.
Look for mistakes in spelling only.
41. Choose the sentence that contains a spelling error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The committee approved the budget for the new gymnasium.
(B) Marcus rehearsed his speech in front of the bathroom mirror.
(C) A thick fog settled over the harbor before sunrise.
(D) No mistakes.
42. Choose the sentence that contains a spelling error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) Our friendly nieghbor waters our plants when we travel.
(B) The tutor helped Jasmine find a book about volcanoes.
(C) Cold rain fell steadily throughout the afternoon.
(D) No mistakes.
43. Choose the sentence that contains a spelling error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The chef garnished each plate with a sprig of parsley.
(B) There was a noticable improvement in Dana's handwriting.
(C) Two kayaks drifted lazily along the calm river.
(D) No mistakes.
44. Choose the sentence that contains a spelling error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The mechanic tightened every bolt on the bicycle wheel.
(B) Grandpa Louis told stories about his childhood on the farm.
(C) We wore matching sweaters for the special occassion.
(D) No mistakes.
45. Choose the sentence that contains a spelling error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The post office sits on the oppisite corner of the street.
(B) Nina sorted the laundry into three neat piles.
(C) The choir sang cheerfully during the winter assembly.
(D) No mistakes.
46. Choose the sentence that contains a spelling error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The carpenter sanded the rough edges of the wooden shelf.
(B) The two hiking trails run parralel to the river.
(C) Aiden fed the chickens before the sun came up.
(D) No mistakes.
47. Choose the sentence that contains a spelling error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The scientist labeled each beaker before the experiment.
(B) Olivia knitted a scarf for her cousin's birthday.
(C) A narrow bridge crossed the rushing mountain stream.
(D) No mistakes.
48. Choose the sentence that contains a spelling error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The waiter refilled the water glasses at our table.
(B) Bright murals covered the walls of the subway station.
(C) This recipe calls for a particuler kind of flour.
(D) No mistakes.
49. Choose the sentence that contains a spelling error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) Fishing has always been my grandfather's favorite pasttime.
(B) The tailor measured the fabric with a long ruler.
(C) Snow blanketed the quiet village overnight.
(D) No mistakes.
50. Choose the sentence that contains a spelling error. If there is no error, choose (D).
(A) The gardener planted rows of tomatoes and peppers.
(B) Learning the violin takes a great deal of patiance.
(C) Colorful balloons floated above the crowded fair.
(D) No mistakes.
Choose the best answer.
51. Which choice best combines the sentences? "The alarm rang loudly. Everyone filed out of the building calmly."
(A) The alarm rang loudly, everyone filed out of the building calmly.
(B) The alarm rang loudly because everyone filed out of the building calmly.
(C) When the alarm rang loudly, everyone filed out of the building calmly.
(D) Everyone filed out of the building calmly, and the alarm ringing loudly.
52. Which sentence would make the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of playing a team sport?
(A) Playing a team sport helps young people build fitness, make friends, and learn to work together.
(B) Some soccer balls are made of synthetic leather.
(C) My cousin scored the winning goal in overtime last spring.
(D) Practices are usually held right after school on weekdays.
53. Which sentence does not belong in this paragraph? (1) The Sun is by far the largest object in our solar system. (2) Its powerful gravity holds all the planets in their orbits. (3) Deep inside the Sun, hydrogen turns into helium and releases enormous energy. (4) The school library recently added a new section of graphic novels.
(A) Sentence 1
(B) Sentence 2
(C) Sentence 3
(D) Sentence 4
54. Which of these sentences expresses the idea most clearly?
(A) Racing down the field, the goal was scored by Leah in the final minute.
(B) Racing down the field, Leah scored the goal in the final minute.
(C) Racing down the field, the final minute saw Leah score the goal.
(D) The goal in the final minute, racing down the field, was scored by Leah.
55. Choose the word that best joins the thoughts. "Diego studied hard for the test; _______, he felt confident walking into class."
(A) however
(B) for example
(C) as a result
(D) meanwhile
56. Which choice best combines the sentences? "Maya forgot her umbrella. She did not get wet on the way home."
(A) Maya forgot her umbrella, she did not get wet on the way home.
(B) Maya forgot her umbrella, so she did not get wet on the way home.
(C) She did not get wet on the way home, and Maya forgetting her umbrella.
(D) Although Maya forgot her umbrella, she did not get wet on the way home.
57. Which sentence would make the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of reading every day?
(A) Reading every day strengthens vocabulary, sparks imagination, and improves focus.
(B) Paperback books are usually cheaper than hardcover ones.
(C) The town's bookstore stays open until nine on Fridays.
(D) My favorite novel is nearly four hundred pages long.
58. Which sentence does not belong in this paragraph? (1) Sea turtles hatch on sandy beaches during the night. (2) The tiny hatchlings scramble toward the bright horizon over the ocean. (3) The new gym teacher organized a dodgeball tournament. (4) Once in the water, they begin a long journey to feeding grounds far away.
(A) Sentence 1
(B) Sentence 2
(C) Sentence 3
(D) Sentence 4
59. Which of these sentences expresses the idea most clearly?
(A) Stacked neatly on the counter, Mom admired the fresh muffins.
(B) Mom admired the fresh muffins stacked neatly on the counter.
(C) Stacked neatly on the counter, the muffins were admired by Mom fresh.
(D) The fresh muffins, admired by Mom, stacked neatly on the counter.
60. Choose the word that best joins the thoughts. "The trail was steep and rocky; _______, the hikers reached the summit before noon."
(A) therefore
(B) for instance
(C) similarly
(D) nevertheless
Answer Key
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