SHSAT SHSAT Reading Comprehension

Question 1

In a passage, the author describes a scientist who 'toiled for decades without recognition.' What does 'toiled' most likely mean?

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Worked hard

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Rested comfortably

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Complained loudly

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Traveled widely

Question 2

A passage states: 'The river carved its path through the canyon over millions of years.' This sentence is an example of which literary device?

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Personification

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Simile

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Hyperbole

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Alliteration

Question 3

If a passage's main idea is about the importance of renewable energy, which detail best supports this?

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Solar panels reduce carbon emissions significantly

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Coal was discovered in the 18th century

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Oil prices fluctuate with global markets

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Nuclear plants require cooling water

Question 4

A passage says a character 'raised an eyebrow' when told the news. This suggests the character felt:

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Skeptical or surprised

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Overjoyed

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Frightened

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Bored

Question 5

The word 'ambiguous' in a reading passage most nearly means:

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Open to more than one interpretation

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Extremely clear

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Completely false

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Highly emotional

Question 6

Which question best identifies the author's purpose in a persuasive passage about reducing plastic waste?

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Why should readers change their plastic use habits?

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What year was plastic invented?

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How does plastic harm ocean ecosystems?

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Where is the largest plastic recycling plant?