Language Practice Test 15 Questions (set 4)

Directions: This test consists of 15 multiple-choice questions. Answer all of the questions. Do not leave any question unanswered.

Question 1 of 15

1. Read the passage below and answer the question that follows it.

Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and wearing all black. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out, “Oh... John…” And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand dived into her purse and her heart skipped a beat. It was a text message from John! She opened up the message and read the few stark words, “I need to get my jacket back from you.” Anastasia threw her head onto her arms and resumed sobbing.

Why is Anastasia crying?

A.John has died.

B.John hasn’t called her for a long time.

C.She’s broken up with John.

D.John’s broken up with her.

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Question 2 of 15

THE BOOK THIEF

—Of course, an introduction. A beginning. Where are my manners? I could introduce myself properly, but it’s not really necessary. You will know me well enough and soon enough, depending on a diverse range of variables. It suffices to say that at some point in time, I will be standing over you, as genially as possible. Your soul will be in my arms. A color will be perched on my shoulder. I will carry you gently away.
At that moment, you will be lying there (I rarely find people standing up). You will be caked in your own body. There might be a discovery; a scream will dribble down the air. The only sound I’ll hear after that will be my own breathing, and the sound of the smell, of my footsteps. The question is, what color will everything be at that moment when I come for you? What will the sky be saying?
Personally, I like a chocolate-colored sky. Dark, dark chocolate. People say it suits me. I do, however, try to enjoy every color I see — the whole spectrum. A billion or so flavors, none of them quite the same, and a sky to slowly suck on. It takes the edge off the stress. It helps me relax.

Markus Zusak, The Book Thief, Chapter 1

What is the main point of paragraph one? Death wants to:

A.Introduce himself

B.Describe his work

C.Brag about his work.

D.Talk about colors

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Question 3 of 15

3. Read the following paragraph and locate the writer’s conclusion.

[1] Though Columbus Day’s original intent was to celebrate Christopher Columbus’s historic landing in the New World, many groups feel that it should instead be a day of remembrance for the millions of natives who died as a result of colonization. [2] Despite the contentious nature of the holiday, did Columbus play an integral role in the creation of what we know now as the United States of America? [3]Yes, and his voyages facilitated a massive exchange of goods between the New World and the Old that continues to this day. [4] Regardless of how one feels about the holiday, Columbus had a huge impact on history, and the world wouldn’t look the same today without him.

The writer’s conclusion is stated directly in …

A.sentence 1

B.sentence 2

C.sentence 3

D.sentence 4

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Question 4 of 15

4. Using the context clues, choose the best definition for the underlined word.

The homes on the north side of the tracks were poor and shabby, but those on the south side were obviously affluent.

A.prosperous, well off

B.new, recently built

C.attractive

D.large

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Question 5 of 15

5. Choose the sentence that should be ended with an exclamation point:

A.What a wonderful idea

B.Do you know when the first match starts

C.We went to the mall and the movies

D.Susan asked if you wanted to go out for dinner tomorrow

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which of the words below has the most negative connotation:

A.egotistical

B.proud

C.secure

D.large

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which of the following sentences presents a false dichotomy?

A.Should I cook the steak or the lobster tonight?

B.Either the eyewitness saw a ghost, or he’s a liar.

C.I’ve decided I’ll either vacation in Hawaii or Thailand this year.

D.Is the car new or not?

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which sentence uses the slash correctly?

A.Each student should bring his/her laptop to class tomorrow.

B.“I’m hungry! I can’t wait for lunch/dinner,” Tom cried.

C.A doctor is highly trained before being licensed. S\he must study for many years.

D.none of the above

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which word is the predicate in the sentence?

Out of the darkness came a huge lumbering creature.

A.out

B.darkness

C.came

D.lumbering

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which answer shows the correct use of a question mark?

A.“What time is it?” Harold asked.

B.Do you know if the first race has started?

C.Where is it?

D.All of the above

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Question 11 of 15

11. Henry felt terrible about the lies he had told to his mother. If she ever
found out the truth, she’d never trust him again.

Which of the verbs in the passage above is a linking verb?

A.felt

B.had told

C.found

D.trust

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Question 12 of 15

12. As most readers are aware, our city has been struggling over the last several years to keep downtown businesses thriving. Locals often report that access issues prevent them from shopping downtown. Last week the city of Clarion reported in their local newspaper that the addition of two new parking lots in their downtown area increased the surrounding business revenue by 7% in the last year. It is also well known that Moville and Clarion are similar in terms of population and city characteristics. Moville is currently looking for ways to increase downtown revenue and is open to the public for suggestions.

What’s the logical conclusion to this paragraph?

A.Clarion is doing better financially than Moville.

B.Moville needs to increase parking downtown.

C.Clarion is bigger than Moville.

D.None of the above.

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Question 13 of 15

13. True or false?

Do regular self-checks on your comprehension before continuing.

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Question 14 of 15

14. Choose the sentence that has an error in subject-verb agreement.

A.Jane or the twins are sure to be home.

B.The children have eaten too much candy.

C.A team with too many stars have trouble working as a unit.

D.Neither of your answers is correct.

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Question 15 of 15

15. Supporting details are required in what kinds of texts?

A.informative

B.autobiographical

C.a death notice

D.all

Question 15 of 15

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