Practice Reading Comprehension

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Questions 6-10 are based on the following paragraph:

“Back in the day,” there were roadside telephones for emergencies, and telephone booths and coin-operated phones in nearly every public facility. Telephone books contained thousands of names, street addresses, and phone numbers, as well as advertisements for a myriad of businesses. Paper maps and Thomas Guides were readily available for hands-on searching for a location, and a camera was one of the most requested birthday and holiday gifts. Typewriters nearly eliminated pen and ink, and library books were destined for extinction. Then, in what seemed like the blink of an eye, these communication resources made way for everyone’s new BFF – the cell phone. In one amazing 2-inch by 4-inch plastic case, I can hold the whole world in my hand.

1. English students generally find reading literature to be fascinating. Their teachers often require lengthy reading assignments, which at times can be overwhelming. The 2nd sentence: *

1 point

States an effect

Makes a contrast

Gives an example

Restates the 1st sentence

2. Soft drinks are always Bonnie ‘s beverage of choice, however, she is open to new things. At her sister’s urging, she tried carbonated water and found it more tasteful than expected. The 2nd sentence: *

1 point

States an effect

Makes a contrast

Gives an example

Proposes a solution

3. Nutritionists highly recommended eating kale, describing it as an amazing health food. There are studies showing that people who eat this vegetable regularly have healthier hearts. The two sentences: *

1 point

Repeat the same idea

Contradict each other

State a problem and a solution

Make a contrast

4. There is a negative correlation between frequent social media use and academic grades. The teacher awarded the highest grade to a student who said she used social media every night. The 2nd sentence:

1 point

Proposes a solution

Explains the first sentence

Contradicts the first sentence

Restates the main idea of the 1st sent

Clear selection

5. Although he liked his job, Joe informed the boss of his displeasure with his salary. He was then offered a significant salary increase after management evaluated his performance. The 2nd sentence:

1 point

Clarifies the first

Analyzes the first

States an effect

Gives an example

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6. In the paragraph below the author’s attitude is

1 point

Elated

Indifferent

Resentful

Reflective

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7. The purpose of the passage is

1 point

To illustrate effectiveness of progress

To challenge a development

To disprove the effectiveness of a trend

To support a trend

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8. What does the last sentence do?

1 point

Proposes a solution

Dramatizes the cell phone's capability

Presents an additional problem

Identifies the most accurate viewpoint

Clear selection

9. As presented in this passage, the cell phone

1 point

Improves data gathering

Advances communication

Transforms public buildings

Builds friendships

Clear selection

10. According to the passage, people who use cell phones

1 point

Have lost resources

Miss the joy of taking time to explore

Possess multi-faceted technology

Diminish the value of communication

Clear selection

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