Using what you know about the root word miso-, complete the following sentence:
If a friend accuses you of being a misanthrope because you don't want to hang out with large and noisy crowd of people, it means that they think that you ________.
dislike all people
like to study people
think all people are good
want to write about people
Question 17(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(01.01 LC)
Which type of figurative language is present in the following line of poetry?
Read the article and answer the question that follows.
Tales of the Deep: The Giant Squid
By Carter Madison
Have you ever wondered what swims in the deepest parts of the world's oceans? Well, we just got a better idea about one mysterious creature of the deep ocean: the giant squid.
Just recently a Japanese film crew managed to film a giant squid swimming in its natural habitat. They managed to lure it to their cameras with bait after many hours of waiting and searching two thousand feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.
The giant squid is truly a giant. It can grow up to 50 feet in length, with tentacles making up most of this great length. For comparison, 50 feet is about as long as most school buses. Imagine meeting something the size of your school bus in the deep dark ocean and you might get an idea what it is like to meet a squid.
Over the centuries, many squid specimens have been found, but it's hard to get an idea of how the squid lives because it typically cruises in the deepest depths of the ocean. We know that the giant squid's main predator is the sperm whale. We know this because bits of giant squid have been found in the stomachs of sperm whales. We also know they feed on deep-sea fish and other squid. We know this because of all the giant squid that have washed ashore.
The giant squid lives in all the world's oceans, though few are found in the tropics or the Arctic waters. As a result, stories of giant squid were told among sailors for hundreds of years. These sightings must have been frightening and may be the source for the legend of the Kraken, a sea monster reputed to be as large as an island and capable of eating an entire ship.
Which of the following sentences from the text provides the strongest support for the central idea of the passage?
Imagine meeting something the size of your school bus in the deep dark ocean and you might get an idea what it is like to meet a squid.
These sightings must have been frightening and may be the source for the legend of the Kraken, a sea monster reputed to be as large as an island and capable of eating an entire ship.
Have you ever wondered what swims in the deepest parts of the world's oceans?
Over the centuries, many squid specimens have been found, but it's hard to get an idea of how the squid lives because it typically cruises in the deepest depths of the ocean.
Question 19(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(01.05 MC)
Read the sentence. Then, answer the question that follows.
Jackie's knowledge of superhero films encompasses every movie from the last twenty years; it even includes little-known films that weren't widely released.
Which word from the sentence provides a synonym context clue to the meaning of encompasses?
Films
Includes
Little-known
Released
Question 20(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(03.06 MC)
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
The United States is divided into five regions the Northeast: Southwest: West: Southeast: and Midwest.
The United States is divided into five regions: the Northeast, Southwest, West, Southeast, and Midwest.
The United States is divided into: the Northeast, Southwest, West, Southeast, and Midwest.
The United States is: the Northeast, Southwest, West, Southeast, and Midwest.
Question 21(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(02.08 MC)
Which of the following is a subordinate clause?
Even though the lake appears full
The boats depart quickly
Ducks swim across the water
Fish are everywhere
Question 22(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(02.04 MC)
The following passage appears on a website:
While born a drab shade of gray, flamingos eventually blossom into the pink-feathered creatures thanks to a diet solely based on carotenoids, or algae, larvae, and shrimp. The high consumption of carotenoids is broken down and absorbed by the digestive system, coloring the birds from the inside out.
Which choice best paraphrases the information?
Carotenoids are broken down and absorbed by a flamingo's digestive system, making them go from a drab shade of gray to pink.
Flamingos are born a drab shade of gray but eventually blossom into a pink color thanks to a diet of algae, larvae, and shrimp.
The flamingo's high consumption of carotenoids is broken down and absorbed into the digestive system, turning them from a drab shade of gray into pink-feathered creatures.
The pink hue of the flamingo's feathers is a result of the way their body digests a certain chemical they eat in large quantities.
Question 23(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(02.05 MC)
Read the essay. Then, answer the question that follows.
Just the name itself will make you giggle. It's a great word that conjures visions of slime and unpleasantness. It is perhaps the most annoying part of having a cold or allergies. Mucus, however, plays a very important role in defense of our bodies and our health. In fact, it's high time mucus got a lot more respect.
First, there are some amazing facts about mucus that are worthy of respect. Humans produce about a liter of mucus every day, whether they are sick or not. Bony fish and some invertebrates (snails or slugs) also have mucus cells on the outside of their body. This external mucus creates a protective coating that prevents predators' toxins from doing harm. Humans produce mucus to protect our stomachs, our lungs, and several other systems.
We tend to not like mucus because it is considered a symptom or sign that something is wrong. We usually only see it when we are sick, and so we tend to dislike it. According to Michael M. Johns, III, MD, however, "mucus is incredibly important for our bodies." Johns, an assistant professor at Emory University, calls mucus "the oil in the engine" of our bodies. Without mucus, our engines, or bodies, would freeze up and stop working properly.
Furthermore, mucus is not just the nasty gunk you see when you are sick. It lines the tissues in your mouth, your nose, throat, and lungs. It also is crucial in protecting your digestive system. Mucus puts a protective coating over the surfaces of these tissues, keeping them moist. Most of the time we don't notice mucus is making our lives better. It does its job quietly, making everything run smoothly, keeping our inner tissues soft and flexible enough to fight off invaders.
Occasionally, though, our mucus-making membranes go into overdrive. If you eat a hot pepper, your mucus membranes in your mouth and throat start producing extra mucus to protect you. If you come into contact with pollen, you may get a runny nose and start sneezing and coughing. When these things happen, your mucus systems start making more fluids to wash away the irritating particles. Mucus also has some antibodies that increase our ability to fight off bacteria and viruses.
It's hard to appreciate what is essentially slime, but we have mucus for some very good reasons. It helps to keep us healthy and lets us know when our bodies are under attack. We would be wise to respect what our bodies do to keep us safe. So the next time you find yourself reaching for a tissue, remember mucus is your friend and ally.
Which of the following sentences from the bolded introduction serves as the hook for this essay?
In fact, it's high time mucus got a lot more respect.
It is perhaps the most annoying part of having a cold or allergies.
Just the name itself will make you giggle.
Mucus, however, plays a very important role in defense of our bodies and our health.
Question 24(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(01.05 MC)
Spencer is making a poster for a school fundraiser and is using a thesaurus to find a synonym for showing a great amount of good will toward others. Which of the following entries would best fit?
Charitable: relating to others in need
Nice: pleasant or agreeable
Giving: caring or providing support
Munificent: larger or more generous than usual or necessary
Question 25(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(03.03 MC)
Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?
Morgan played goalie on the travel team and; his friend Robbie played midfield.
The soccer team had a great staff consisting of Coach Smith, the head coach; Mr. Trent, the assistant coach; and Ms. Barton, the athletic trainer.
There are two travel teams this year; the A team; the B team.
Troy was looking forward to trying out for the team; unfortunately; he sprained his ankle the day before tryouts.
Question 26(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(03.07 LC)
An author makes a comparison between the story's protagonist and a famous historical figure. Which figure of speech did they use?
Which text feature would be the most important to include on an informational website about the migratory patterns of the grey wolf?
A chart that shows the declining population of the grey wolf
A diagram showing where the grey wolf is in the food chain
A map that shows the migration locations and distances of the grey wolf
An image of a grey wolf and its cubs with a caption
Question 28(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(01.04 MC)
Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen?
Leonardo DaVinci was a famous polymath, who is a person with many different-talents.
In addition to being an accomplished painter, he was also an i-
nventor, architect, and mathematician.
DaVinci was obsessed with flying and even though his man-powered flying machine never went airborne, his hang glider and parachute did.
Leonardo left behind over 6,000 journal-pages of ideas and inventions, but you have to hold them up to a mirror to read them.
Question 29(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(01.01 MC)
A poet writes the following lines:
The phantom happiness I sought
O'er every crag and moor;
I paused at every postern gate,
And knocked at every door;
What is the effect of the word phantom in the first line?
It makes their happiness seem imaginary.
It makes their happiness seem easy to reach.
It makes their happiness seem genuine.
It makes their happiness seem upbeat.
Question 30(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(02.06 MC)
Which transition would best connect the two sentences below?
Very few take these Bigfoot sightings seriously.
No significant scientific studies of either the facts or causes of the sightings have been carried out.
Question 16: If a friend accuses you of being a misanthrope because you don't want to hang out with large and noisy crowd of people, it means that they think that you dislike all people.
Question 17: The type of figurative language present in the line "The largest choir of song that memory hears" is Personification.
Question 18: The sentence from the text that provides the strongest support for the central idea of the passage is: Just recently a Japanese film crew managed to film a giant squid swimming in its natural habitat.
Question 19: The word "includes" from the sentence provides a synonym context clue to the meaning of encompasses.
Question 20: The sentence that is punctuated correctly is: The United States is divided into five regions: the Northeast, Southwest, West, Southeast, and Midwest.
Question 21: The subordinate clause is: Even though the lake appears full.
Question 22: The choice that best paraphrases the information is: Flamingos are born a drab shade of gray but eventually blossom into a pink color thanks to a diet of algae, larvae, and shrimp.
Question 23: The sentence from the bolded introduction that serves as the hook for the essay is: Just the name itself will make you giggle.
Question 24: The entry from the thesaurus that best fits showing a great amount of good will toward others is: Munificent: larger or more generous than usual or necessary.
Question 25: The sentence that uses the semicolon correctly is: The soccer team had a great staff consisting of Coach Smith, the head coach; Mr. Trent, the assistant coach; and Ms. Barton, the athletic trainer.
Question 26: The figure of speech used when an author makes a comparison between the story's protagonist and a famous historical figure is: Allusion.
Question 27: The most important text feature to include on an informational website about the migratory patterns of the grey wolf is: A map that shows the migration locations and distances of the grey wolf.
Question 28: The sentence that correctly uses a hyphen is: In addition to being an accomplished painter, he was also an i-nventor, architect, and mathematician.
Question 29: The effect of the word "phantom" in the first line is: It makes their happiness seem imaginary.
Question 30: The transition that would best connect the two sentences is: Nevertheless.
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