Practice Test (Middle Level: Reading) Flashcards
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A passage describes a man who never spends money, refuses to share, and saves every coin. He is best described as:
Answer: Frugal to the point of being stingy
Refusing to share and hoarding coins shows extreme stinginess.
The word "abundant" in "The garden had an abundant harvest this year" most nearly means:
Answer: Plentiful
An abundant harvest is a large, plentiful one.
An author writes, "Imagine waking up to find the ocean has disappeared." This opening is meant to:
Answer: Grab the reader's attention
A surprising scenario is used to hook the reader's interest.
Read: "The puppy, though small, defended the yard fiercely." The reader can conclude the puppy was:
Answer: Brave despite its size
Defending the yard fiercely despite being small shows bravery.
Two passages discuss the same event but reach different conclusions. To evaluate them, a reader should compare each author's:
Answer: Evidence and reasoning
Comparing the evidence and reasoning shows which conclusion is better supported.
"The marathon felt like it lasted a thousand years." This statement is an example of:
Answer: Hyperbole
Exaggerating the time to a thousand years is hyperbole.
If a passage's title is "The Hidden Dangers of Sugary Drinks," the reader can predict the passage will mainly:
Answer: Warn about problems sugary drinks cause
The word "dangers" signals the passage will warn readers about harms.