V1 Flashcards
According to the passage, which of the following events happens last?
Eva purchases a patterned sweater.
Eva took a ferry from Galway.
Eva takes a bus to Dublin.
Eva eats steak and vegetable stew.
Eva takes a bus to Dublin
Which of the following statements can be inferred from the passage?
Eva
derstands the Gaelic language.
Bicycles are the only way to get around the island.
Healy is the name of an Irish family or clan.
The Worm Hole refers to a serpent.
Healy is the name of an Irish family or clan.
Which of the following sentences accurately summarizes the passage?
On a personal trip abroad, Eva is focused on seeing as much as possible in a short amount of time and gathering souvenirs for
everyone she knows.
In an email to her aunt, Eva brags about touring Ireland and the extravagant purchases she has made there.
On a school trip to Ireland, Eva has spent time in the Aran Islands, where she has learned about the culture and visited several
significant landmarks.
In an email to her aunt, Eva reports that the Aran Islands contain a strong agricultural community with long-standing traditions.
On a school trip to Ireland, Eva has spent time in the Aran Islands, where she has learned about the culture and visited several
significant landmarks.
Which of the following words used in the passage indicates Eva’s opinion?
Stuck
Prehistoric
Ancient
Gray
Stuck
Which of the following details supports the inference that Eva’s family
has Irish roots?
Eva is taking a lot of pictures while on her trip to Ireland.
Eva has found an example of the Healy knitting pattern for her aunt.
Eva is communicating with her aunt while on a class trip to
Ireland.
Eva is learning about the culture and traditions in Ireland.
Eva has found an example of the Healy knitting pattern for her aunt
Which of the following additional sources would have a comparable theme to the passage?
An essay about Irish agriculture
A postcard sent from the Aran Islands
An instructional book on knitting
A journal entry about Dublin’s food and weather
A postcard sent from Aran islands
Which of the following statements can be supported by evidence from
the passage?
Politicians in Elkinsville will win their efforts to approve the northern expansion of the interstate highway.
There are no Elkinsville Environmental Society members among the city’s politicians.
A detailed environmental study of the northern expansion of the interstate has been conducted by the Elkinsville Ecological Society.
The Elkinsville Ecological Society will continue to oppose the northern expansion of the interstate.
A detailed environmental study of the northern expansion of the interstate has been conducted by the Elkinsville Ecological Society.
Where is it most likely that readers would encounter this text?
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The opinion section of the Elkinsville Daily Eagle newspaper
A brochure from the Elkinsville Chamber of Commerce
A tenth-grade science textbook at Elkinsville High School
A flyer on a bulletin board at Elkinsville City Hall
The opinion section of the Elkinsville Daily Eagle newspaper
Which of the following can be inferred from evidence given in the passage?
The writer enjoys having a beard.
The writer is a professional barber.
No competitions exist for the best mustache.
Mustaches cannot easily be styled.
Mustaches cannot be easily styled
Which of the following is a counterclaim to the argument in the passage?
If you have a beard, you can dye it pink.
You should grow a beard because they come in a variety of styles.
The beard is not just a passing trend.
Beards may be a hazard in professional lines of employment.
Beards may be a hazard and professional line of employment
Which of the following is evidence that supports the claim in the social media post?
$1.5 billion was budgeted last year for social programs, while $10 million went to the space program.
Of the 41 million people who have received federal assistance, only 10% knew about the 1,600 technologies developed through
the space program.
The federal government’s spending on the space program helps to encourage economic growth.
The federal government’s spending on the space program outpaces its contribution to education in the United States.
The federal government’s spending on the space program outpaces its contribution to education in the United States.
Which of the following themes do the two above passages share?
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Space travel inspires the populace to look beyond our planet.
The space program evokes a variety of reactions.
Technical innovation can sometimes lead to tragedies.
Economics play an important role in society.
The space program evoke a variety of reasons
Which of the following is a fact presented in the advertisement?
The physicians and nutritionists that developed the shake formula are noted experts in the dietary field.
The six shake flavors are delicious.
About three-quarters of those who drink Pro-10 shakes for 2 weeks report having more energy.
A customer will feel better fast if they drink Pro-10 shakes.
About three quarters of those who drink pro 10 shakes for two weeks report having more energy
Which of the following is a reasonable inference based on the information presented in the advertisement?
Seventy-six percent of customers felt better in 3 days.
An increase in protein affects energy levels.
Pro-10 shakes contribute to a person’s overall health and well-being.
Pro-10 shakes are affordable.
76% of customers felt better in three days
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the passage?
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Eleanor Roosevelt became First Lady before the war in the Pacific ended.
Eleanor Roosevelt did not enjoy giving oral speeches to troops.
Eleanor Roosevelt was present during most battles in Asia during
WWII.
Eleanor Roosevelt hand-wrote notes to every troop’s family.
Eleanor Roosevelt became First Lady before the war in the Pacific ended.
Which of the following publications would have a different point of view of Eleanor Roosevelt compared to the author’s point of view?
A personal memoir from an injured naval officer who fought in the Pacific theater
A brochure about women’s contributions to the U.S. war effort
A historical Japanese military document outlining how to damage enemy morale
A newspaper clipping from The Honolulu Star-Bulletin in 1944
A historical Japanese military document out learning how to damage enemy morale
Which of the following events happens first after the male cicada calls to the female cicada, according to the passage?
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The male and female mate in the trees.
Nymphs drop to the ground.
The female makes a clicking sound.
The female deposits the eggs.
The female makes a clicking sound
Which of the following perspectives can be inferred from the passage?
Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are inspirational.
Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are inexplicable.
Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are cyclical.
Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are global.
Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are cyclical.
Which of the following best describes the theme of this passage?
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宙
Disinformation in the media is responsible for conflicting information about the cicada life cycle.
Disinformation in the media falsely identifies climate change as the root cause of the cicada’s near extinction.
Media attention to cicadas is as predictable as cicada life cycles.
Media attention to cicadas can also bring attention to climate change.
Media attention to cicadas is as predictable as a cicadas life cycle
Which of the following is the most likely reason male cicadas make a buzzing sound?
To locate food sources
To ward off predators
To attract a mate
To orient via echolocation
To attract a mate
Which of the following statements from the passage offers evidence that female cicadas do not have tymbals attached to their abdomen?
“…the female deposits the eggs into the bark.”
“…the male cicada makes a strident, high buzzing by vibrating two membranes on its abdomen called tymbals…”
“Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing…”
“…the cicada is a large, loud insect…”
“Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing…”
Which of the following statements conveys the main idea of the passage?
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Humpback whale populations are finally recovering after nearly being wiped out.
Humpback whales travel in waters near Washington.
Cameras and harpoons are both ways of hunting humpback whales.
This particular humpback whale has never been seen previously by the author.
Humpback whale populations are finally recovering after nearly being wiped out
Which of the following statements about the passage is true?
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In the passage, the writer describes taking many photographs as the whale frolics in the icy Pacific Ocean.
In the passage, the writer argues that beluga whales are so endangered, you should only hunt them with your camera.
In the passage, the writer argues the benefits of photographing whales to enable their identification.
In the passage, the writer describes the whale surfacing, exhaling, and slapping her flipper on the water.
In the passage, the writer describes the whale surfacing, exhaling, and slapping her flipper on the water.
Which of the following pairs of search terms entered into a search engine with the phrase “Groundhog Day” is likely to produce information about
the origin of Groundhog Day?
Holiday and festivities
Habitat and diet
History and folklore
Weather and farming
History and folklore
Which of the following evidence from the passage supports the inference that Groundhog Day is an entertaining tradition?
中金
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This tradition has been officially observed in the U.S. since the 1800s and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions.
Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger a hunt, a talent show, and a ball.
On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning.
Legend has it that on Groundhog Day, the official weather forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his burrow to look for his shadow.
Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger
a hunt, a talent show, and a ball.
What source would be most useful in determining the reliability of
Punxsutawney Phil’s predictions over a number of years?
An encyclopedia entry on mammals in the northeast U.S.
A record of weather patterns in the last decade
A memoir from a member of The Groundhog Club
A historical survey of customs in Pennsylvania
A record of weather patterns in the last decade
Which of the following statements is true?
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The egg white and vanilla are beaten together in a bowl.
Each ball of dough must be pressed down with a fork before baking
After adding flour, the cookies are baked for 10 to 12 minutes.
When beating the eggs and sugar, you shouldn’t stop until soft peaks form.
Each ball of dough must be pressed down with a fork before baking
Which of the following conclusions can be taken from the passage?
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The cookies made with this recipe are especially good for midnight snacks.
The cookies made with this recipe would be good to send to
college students.
The cookies made with this recipe may have been handed down in a family.
The cookies made from this recipe would be good to serve at a large party.
The cookies made with this recipe may have been handed down in a family.
Which of the following statements about the passage is true?
Beating egg whites means stirring them vigorously.
Folding in peanut butter must be done with an electric appliance.
These cookies should be cooled on a baking rack.
These cookies can be cooked in a microwave oven.
These cookies should be cool on a bacon rack
After being released from prison, she applied her felonious talents to bank robbery.
Which of the following words is the definition of “felonious” in the sentence above?
Prolific
Financial
Expert
Criminal
Criminal
This label appears on a bottle of over-the-counter cold medicine.
This medication should be used to treat mild respiratory infections. Do not take this product unless directed by a doctor if you have a long-term respiratory problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the warning label?
• •
Patients who have a mild respiratory infection should consult a doctor.
This medication is intended to treat long-term respiratory illnesses.
If you have a respiratory problem, take this medication only if directed by a doctor.
Anyone taking this medication must have a doctor’s recommendation.
If you have a respiratory problem, take this medication only if directed by a doctor.
The athlete enjoyed the accolades of her teammates when she scored the winning goal.
Which of the following words is the best synonym for the word “accolades” in the sentence above?
Gratitude
Songs
Help
Praises
Praises
Gold is a widely known metal, often used for making jewelry. Pure gold is called 24-carat gold, but there is also 14-carat gold. Because gold is a soft metal, it is sometimes combined with another metal to harden it, such as copper. Fourteen-carat gold is named as such because 14 out of the 24 carats, approximately 60%, is gold and the remaining 10 carats, or 40%, is some other metal.
Which of the following is the purpose of the passage above?
To compare
To inform
To recommend
To analyze
To inform
Which of the following sources would provide relevant information about the cost of property destruction following a natural disaster?
•• •
A newspaper article about the natural disaster
A pamphlet about local food and shelter resources
A speech celebrating community first responders
• A photograph of the damage taken by a bystander
A newspaper article about the natural disaster
Which of the following information sources contains copyright information for a given book?
Table of contents
Publication page
Title page
Index
Publication page
Which of the following provides information about symbols used on a specific map?
Legend
Index
Glossary
Table of contents
Legend
Which of the following areas of a textbook includes supplemental materials and additional information to the text?
Bibliography
Index
Appendix
Glossary
Appendix
A student is looking for information about the periodic table in a chemistry textbook. Which of the following textbook features should the student use to find the pages where this topic is discussed?
Appendix
Index
References
Glossary
Index
Which of the following is the main purpose of a newspaper editorial written in support of education reform?
To express feelings or ideas
To explain something
To persuade readers
To entertain readers
To persuade readers
Tommy pulled off his boots, carefully using the brush he kept on the porch to clean the mud off of them. When he came inside, he followed his daily ritual of climbing the stairs to the laundry room and carefully removing his coveralls. As he did every day, he changed into the clean white T-shirt and lounge pants that he’d left sitting next to the washing machine.
Based on the passage, which of the following words describes Tommy?
Considerate
Idle
Slow
Meticulous
Meticulous
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If a user of this phone system wants to find the most recently deleted message, listen to it, and then record a reply, which of the following sequences of numbers will the user select?
2, 4, 7, 21
1, 6, 7, 1|
3, 2, 2
4,7,2
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PWSAFMIX
Copy the letter string above on a piece of paper. Cross out the second and last letters. Replace all vowels with the letter C. Insert an O before the second C. Cross out the first and third letters. Double the second letter.
Which of the following letter sequences remains on the page?
SSFMOI
FSCFMC
SFFMOC
CFFMMC
SFFMOC
A teacher asks a student to wipe down the whiteboard before leaving for art class, put away the math textbooks before wiping down the whiteboard, and take the daily attendance sheet to the principal on the way to art class.
Which of the following should the student do first?
Take the daily attendance sheet to the principal.
Put away the math textbooks.
Go to art class.
Wipe down the whiteboard.
Put away the math textbooks
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