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Grado

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PRUEBA DE

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Borra por completo cualquier respuesta que desees cambiar.

No hagas marcas o lneas en esta hoja.

Incorrecto

Incorrecto

Correcto

Instrucciones para contestar las preguntas de respuesta extendida

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No uses lpiz mecnico, tinta ni bolgrafo.

Asegrate de contestar todas las partes de la pregunta.

Escribe solamente dentro del recuadro.

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Grade 11 Page 1

E n g l i s h

The test has three sections: Listening, Reading, and Writing. For each question, mark the letter of

the correct answer on your answer sheet. Look at sample question A.

Samples

A Choose the word that belongs in the blank.Yesterday, I my backpackat school.

A leave

B leaves

C leaving

*D left

The correct answer is D, left. On your answer sheet, you can see that D is filled in.

Now do the next sample on your own. Read the question and choose the correct answer.

Then, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

B Choose the subject of the sentence.He likes chocolate ice cream.

A He

B likes

C chocolate

D ice cream

The correct answer is A, He. The circle for A should be filled in on your answer sheet.

This is the English Test of the PPAA for Grade 11. On this test, you will show how well you can

understand and use English.


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Page 2 Grade 11 - EnglishLISTENING

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Part One

Directions: In this part of the test, you will listen to a passage followed by a question and fouranswer choices. Mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

In this section of the test, you will show how well you understand spoken English. The Listening section

has two parts.

1 What is a MAJOR difference betweenrepresentational and abstract art?

A One is more colorful than the other.

B One shows only people, while the othershows only objects.

C One is more modern than the other.

D One shows objects that peoplerecognize, while the other does not.

3 Which of the following describes themoods of these two students?

A Cassandra is lively, while Enrique is

humorous.

B Cassandra is aggravated, while Enriqueis content.

C Cassandra is satisfied, while Enrique ishelpful.

D Cassandra is insecure, while Enrique iscowardly.

4 According to the speaker, why do youngpeople NOT feel the need to go outsidethese days?

A They can access many of their needsonline.

B Computers are more fun than outsideactivities.

C They want to finish college quicklyonline.

D All of their friends are online withthem.

2 Based on the information from theparagraph, which adjectives BESTdescribe Julia de Burgos?

A intelligent and hard-working

B artistic and compassionate

C simple and well-known

D creative and famous


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Grade 11 - English Page 3LISTENING


5 What is the BEST reason to plan aheadfor a trip to the beach to go snorkeling?

A so you will have all of the equipmentyou need with you

B so you wont have to ask friends toloan you anything

C so you will have drinkable water withyou when you become thirsty

D so you wont have to hold your breathfor lack of a snorkel

6 Choose the sentence that answers thequestion correctly.

A My parents say Ive always dancedgracefully.

B My parents said I danced gracefullybefore.

C My parents are saying I am dancinggracefully.

D My parents will say I am going todance gracefully.


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Part Two

Directions: In this part of the test, you will listen to a dialogue and four stories. When each

dialogue or story is finished, you will listen to some questions. Mark the letter of the correct answer

on your answer sheet.

8 How does Maritzas attitude change fromthe BEGINNING to the END of the hike?

A She goes from reluctant to pleased.

B She goes from frightened to brave.

C She moves from exhausted to energized.

D She moves from enjoyment to acceptance.

9 What convinces Maritza that the hike wasworth it?

A the idea that she could climb for morethan two miles

B the beautiful view of the ocean

C the fact that she made it all the way up tothe top

D the tiny plants at the top

7 Why are the creatures in the desertNOT as colorful as the creatures in therainforest?

A There is safety for them in blending inwith plants of the same color.

B Rainforest creatures have always beenmore colorful.

C Deserts are too hot and sandy for colorfulplants to survive.

D There is too much sun in the desert, so thecreatures try to stay hidden.


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10 Which of the following words BESTdescribes Pablos attitude for MOST ofthe story?

A enthusiastic

B puzzledC unwilling

D weary

11 How does Erika distract Pablo from thelong hike?

A by teasing him

B by making him angry

C by getting him to talk

D by telling him a story

12 What do you think Erika and Pablo willdo the next day?

A go on a different hike

B return to the waterfall

C go to the ocean and go surfing

D stay at Erikas house


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13 Where does MOST of this story take place?A at the Arroyos house

B in Mr. Sotos studio

C out in the yard

D in Joshuas room

14 What did Mr. Soto see when he lookedthrough his camera lens?

A perfect poses

B total chaos

C complete confusion

D bored grandparents

15 Which of the following was NOT aproblem for Mr. Soto?

A fitting everyone into one picture

B getting everyone to smile at once

C figuring out how to arrange everyone

D having everyone keep their eyes open


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STOP

16 What might be another good title for thispassage?

A Why Children Dont Play Outside

B The Takeover by Technology

C Microwave Ovens are Spoiling Cooks

D Computers are Convenient

17 What does the author PROBABLY thinkwill eventually happen to books?

A They will be on the Internet.

B They will never be read.

C They will be turned into comic books.

D They will become more difficult toread.

18 What does the author indicate televisionis doing to children?

A making them more likely to read

B depriving them of time outside

exercisingC depriving them of learning important

skills

D making it less likely that they will becreative


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Page 8 Grade 11 - English READING


Directions: In this section of the test, you will show how well you can read and understand writtenEnglish. There are five selections and some questions about each one. For each question, markthe letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

Exploring Moths and Butterflies1 Have you ever looked outside and glimpsed the fluttering wings and beautiful colors of a

moth or butterfly? Both insects begin their lives as caterpillars and then, after building cocoons,

emerge as remarkably different creatures than they were.

2 It can be challenging to distinguish a moth from a butterfly, but there are a few subtle ways.

First, look closely at their antennae. In butterflies, the tips are thicker than the rest of the feelers

and look like knobs, plus they curve slightly inward. In moths, however, the antennae are either

straight or feathery.

3 While each insect has a pattern on its wings, the colors are often dramatically different.

Butterflies tend to be brightly colored in shades of yellow, red, orange, blue, and green. Moths,

on the other hand, are usually covered with shades of brown, tan, and white.

4 You may get a clue about whether the insect is a butterfly or moth by analyzing how it rests

when it lands. If its wings remain upright, it is probably a butterfly. Moths typically rest with

their wings spread open like a soaring eagle. You can get an extra hint from what time you saw

the creature flying; if it was at night, chances are it was a moth; if it was during the day, it was a

butterfly.

5 If you would like to learn more about butterflies, there are special ways to attract them.

Butterflies love sweet-smelling flowers, and they especially like a plant called the purple

buddleia, known to many gardeners as the butterfly bush. If you plant these types of flowers in a

garden, you are sure to catch the attention of many colorful butterflies. You may come to think

of your garden as a fireworks display.


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Grade 11 - English Page 9 READING


Moth Butterfly

6 To attract moths to the same garden, you should take a flashlight and plant it in a hole

facing upward. Just as it is getting dark, turn the light on and watch to see which moths fly over

to play. Another way to draw moths to your garden is to make a special treat that moths love.

You can make the syrup by stirring brown sugar in with some overripe fruit and water. The

mixture should then be painted onto tree trunks with a paint brush. Moths will come from all

around to enjoy this unexpected feast, and while they eat, you can watch!

19 What does the word emerge mean inparagraph 1?

A seep throughB join together

C come out

D depart quickly

20 Read this dictionary entry for the wordsubtle.

subtle \ s -tl \adjective1. so slight as to be difficultto detect or describe2. difficult to understand3. sly 4. clever

Which definition of subtle is used inparagraph 2?

A definition 1

B definition 2

C definition 3

D definition 4


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22 Which sense does the author addresswith the simile in the last sentence ofparagraph 5?

A sight

B touch

C taste

D hearing

23 If someone paints tree trunks with brownsugar syrup and plants purple buddleia inhis or her garden, what is that personexpecting to attract?

A moths

B caterpillars and cocoons

C butterflies

D moths and butterflies

24 What is the authors attitude toward

moths and butterflies?

A enthusiastic

B judgmental

C restrained

D disapproving

21 In what way are moths and butterfliesmost alike?

A their size

B the different stages of their life

C their color

D the ways you can attract them


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25 Explain what the author means by saying,You may come to think of your garden asa fireworks display. Use specific detailsfrom the passage in your answer.

Write your response in the space provided



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Mundillo Magic

1 I know it is a long trip, but well start early tomorrow and be there by lunchtime, Ana told

Marissa and Natalia. They were accompanying her to the annual weave festival in Isabela the

next day. Anas grandmother would be demonstrating her skills as a weaver ofmundillo lace.

2 Four hours just to look at antiquated lace? Natalia complained.

3 Notjustlace, Ana told her, lace beautifully woven by my grandmother. Ana was

unwaveringly defensive on the subject of her beloved abuelas skills.

4 Are you ready? Ana asked when they convened the next morning.

5 I guess so, Marissa yawned.

6 Natalia nodded sleepily.

7 Lets go! Ana urged. She had looked forward to todays trip, as she hadnt seen her beloved

grandmother in almost a year. Her teenage years had brought constant activities with friends

instead.

8 On the way to Isabela, the two reluctant passengers stared out the car windows, daydreaming.

Finally, Marissa said, Maybe we can surf this afternoon; Jobos Beach has great surfing.

9 Ana sighed, Were not going there to surf; were going there to appreciate fine woven lace!

10 When they arrived, Ana parked the car, and the girls searched for the weaving exhibits.Neither Marissa nor Natalia looked very interested in the prospect of staring at old lace, which

upset Ana. She knew, however, that once they saw the lace and the women weaving it, theyd

change their minds.

11 When Ana spotted her grandmother, she led her friends in that direction, calling, Abuelita!

Abuelita!

12 Doa Carolina looked up from her work, hastily putting it aside. Hijita, I havent seen you

in months! She got up and embraced Ana, while the other two gazed at Doa Carolinas loom.

On it were scattered wooden bobbins which held cotton thread. A fanciful lace piece, partly

finished and held by pins, sat in the center of the loom pillow.

13 This is lovely, Marissa said, It looks like angels wings!

14 My quinceaera dress had lace like this, Natalia sighed, but I thought only machines

made it!


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15 Both girls turned their eyes to Doa Carolina, asking almost simultaneously, Do you think I

could learn?

16 Ana just smiled and hugged her grandmother, knowing shed been right to bring her friends

here.

26 Read this sentence from the story.

Anas grandmother would bedemonstrating her skills as a weaver ofmundillo lace.

Which word means almost the same asdemonstrating?

A judging

B showing

C observing

D confronting

27 What is this story MAINLY about?A Three friends take a trip to Isabela, Puerto

Rico.

B A girl introduces a beautiful craft to herfriends.

C Three friends decide to go surfing at JobosBeach.

D A girl doesnt visit her grandmother oftenenough.


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28 What surprises Natalia MOST about thelace?

A that it is handmade

B that it is so old and delicate

C that it is so beautiful

D that it is like her quinceaera dress

29 Which type of figurative language does theauthor use in paragraph 13?

A simile

B metaphor

C alliteration

D personification

30 Explain how Marissas and Nataliasattitudes about weaving changed duringthe story. In your answer, use informationfrom the text.

Write your response in the space provided



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My Aunt, the Sailor

1 Eva and Arely sat in a coffee shop in downtown San Juan. It was a school holiday, and they

were enjoying their respite. Do you want to go watch the regatta later today? Eva asked her friend.

2

What is a regatta? Arely questioned.

3 In answer to the question, Eva took out a flyer from her purse and handed it to Arely.

Thursday, July 5Check in: 10:00 a.m.Practice race: 2:00 p.m.

Friday, July 6Warning followed by

subsequent races9:00 a.m.Awards ceremony5:00 p.m.

st nd rd

All classes of boats invited

Entry fee until January 15: $40.00

Entry fee after January 15: $50.00Prizes awarded for 1 , 2 , and 3 place

Three levels: beginner, intermediate,

and advanced sailors

Annual RegattaHosted by the Sailing Club

July 57San Juan Bay

4 Ive never heard of a regatta before. How do you know about them? Arely asked.

5 My aunt has a sailboat, and she always competes.

6 Wow! An aunt whos a sailor? Thats great!

7 Shes an interesting person. Ive always liked it when she visits. Shes a literature teacher,

but shes also a great sailor.

8 Thats weird. When I hear the word sailor, I always think of a man.

9 I know, Eva responded. Most people do.


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10 I would like to see your aunt sail, Arely said. To tell you the truth, I didnt even know we

had sailors in Puerto Rico.

11 Oh yes, Puerto Rico has some fine sailors, and my Aunt Josie is one of them.

12 What are we waiting for, then? Lets get going! Arely enthused.

13 Let me finish my coffee, please! Eva said, laughing.

14 Oh, all right, Arely answered with a grin.

15 When finished, the girls walked the few blocks to the yacht club, where they saw many

people on the docks, preparing their boats for the races.

16 Wow, Arely said, this is impressive. All those sailboats look so beautiful. I like the white

against the blue of the water and sky.

17 Yes, it is a beautiful sight, but wait until you see the boats moving in the wind. Thats when

it really becomes awesome, Eva told her. Oh, she said then, waving, theres Aunt Josie. Lets go

say hello.

18 Arely followed Eva, who walked quickly over to a woman standing next to an impressive-

looking boat, the wooden deck shimmering in the morning sun. Hello girls. Its good to see you,

Eva. Whos your friend?

19 This is Arely. Arely, meet my Aunt Josie, Eva answered.

20 Welcome, Arely, Aunt Josie said. How would you two like to crew for me this morning?

One of my crew members hasnt shown up, and the two of you could easily fill in for her.

21 Wed love to! Eva shouted.

22 I dont know, Arely quickly put in. Ive never sailed before.

23 Theres nothing to it, Evas aunt told her. Just watch Eva and do what she does.

24 What an introduction to regattas! Arely finally said, as she followed her friendvery

carefullyonto the boats deck.


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31 Where does the FIRST part of this storytake place?

A on a sailboat

B in a coffee shop

C on the water

D in the race

32 Which word BEST summarizes the themeof the story?

A patience

B adventure

C whimsical

D disappointment

33 Read the list of events from the story.

I. The girls climb aboard the sailboat.

II. Arely finds out what a regatta is.

III. They take a walk to the yacht club.

IV. Eva introduces her Aunt Josie.

Which shows the events in the correctorder as they occurred in the story?

A I, II, III, IV

B III, IV, II, I

C II, III, IV, ID IV, III, I, II

34 Which statement from the story is anexample of imagery?

A Shes a literature teacher, but shes also

a great sailor.

B Let me finish my coffee, please! Evasaid, laughing.

C How would you two like to crew forme this morning?

D I like the white against the blue of thewater and sky.


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35 Read this sentence from the story.

It was a school holiday, and they were enjoying their respite.

Which word means the same as respite as it is used in the sentence?

A break

B silence

C travel

D beauty

36 Explain THREE things Eva taught Arelyabout sailing. Use information from thepassage to support your answer.

Write your response in the space providedon your answer sheet.


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Doa Felisa

1 Felisa Rincn de Gautier, or Doa Felisa, was born in 1897 in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. When she

was only 12, her mother unexpectedly passed away. As the oldest of nine children, she was called

upon to care for her younger brothers and sisters. Some believe that it was these early experiences

of nurturing her family that taught her the importance of helping others.

2 Although Doa Felisa was trained as a pharmacist, she was fascinated by the world of

fashion. Consequently, she traveled to New York City and educated herself in fashion design as

well as in operating and managing a dress factory. Her primary purpose in creating a fashion

business was to provide a source of work for the unemployed in Puerto Rico. Her business was

highly successful, but it did not completely satisfy her desire to help others. From that point on,

much of her life became devoted to serving the people of Puerto Rico.

3 She was a pioneer in politics, and to her, nothing was impossible. She was one of the firstwomen to register and vote in Puerto Rico. She held leadership positions in political parties, and

in 1946, she accepted a great challenge. She became mayor of San Juan and held the position for

22 years. Becoming the first woman in the Americas to hold a mayoral position in a capital city

was just the beginning for Doa Felisa. She worked tirelessly to restore historical buildings in Old

San Juan and created one of the most beautiful cities in the Americas. Determined to aid others,

Doa Felisa organized preschools, which became models for the Head Start program in the

United States. She built clinics in neighborhoods and rebuilt the Municipal Hospital. In 1954, she

received the Woman of the Americas Award, and under her leadership, San Juan received anAll-America City Award in 1959.

4 Doa Felisa was always accessible and made certain that the people of San Juan could come

to her with their troubles. She held Wednesday meetings in city hall during which people could

explain some of the problems they were facing. Children, as well as their parents, benefited from

her work. She helped organize baseball teams, provided equipment, and created ballparks. She

was instrumental in organizing Little League teams in San Juan.

5 Doa Felisa was extremely popular and received the admiration of her people. She also had

the respect of other countries such as France, Spain, Ecuador, and the United States. Today, a

museum in San Juan displays her many awards and her honorary degrees, as well as some of her

clothing and furniture. The museum gives glimpses into her life and mirrors the respect and love

given to her by the Puerto Rican people.


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37 Read this chart of events from DoaFelisas life.

Receives Woman of the Americas Award

Creates a successful clothing business

Is elected mayor of San Juan

Which event belongs in the empty box?

A Moves to New York City to study

B Starts her own baseball team

C Holds several leadership positions

D Organizes model preschools

38 Why was Doa Felisas election as mayorsuch an important accomplishment?

A She was the first woman mayor of acapital city in the Americas.

B She held meetings in city hall to listen topeoples concerns.

C She was one of the first women to vote inPuerto Rico.

D She helped San Juan receive anAll-America City Award.


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39 The reader can conclude that theauthor

A thinks women are more effective inleadership roles than men.

B expects all mayors to work as tirelessly asDoa Felisa.

C believes that people should work torestore historical buildings.

D has tremendous respect and admiration forDoa Felisas achievements.

40 Which sentence from the passage supportsthe idea that Doa Felisa valued theimportance of early schooling?

A As the oldest of nine children, she wascalled upon to care for her youngerbrothers and sisters.

B Consequently, she traveled to New YorkCity and educated herself in fashiondesign as well as in operating and

managing a dress factory.

C From that point on, much of her lifebecame devoted to serving the people ofPuerto Rico.

D Determined to aid others, Doa Felisaorganized preschools, which becamemodels for the Head Start program in theUnited States.

41 Give THREE different examples from thepassage of how Doa Felisa showed shecared about the Puerto Rican people.

Write your response in the space providedon your answer sheet.


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How to Find the Perfect University

Julios friend, Marisol, is having a difficult time finding an appropriate university to meet her needs.

Julio wrote a paper about what to look for when looking into universities. Read his paper below.

1 The transition from high school to the university is a big step for many teenagers, and a

frightening one at that. School counselors, parents, and siblings can be a big help, but ultimately,

the decision is up to you. Here are a few tips for finding a university that meets your needs.

2 Start by making a list of your priorities. What is the most important thing you look for in a

university? Perhaps you want to remain close to home so you can visit often. If that is the case,

then location is important when choosing a university. In some lucky cases, you may be able to

travel to another part of the island and still travel home often. However, if you are like many new

students, money may be an issue. This leads directly to the next priority: the cost of tuition.

3 These days many universities raise the tuition annually. In fact, the cost of university tuition

almost doubles every 10 years. Luckily, financial aid is available. In addition, scholarships and

grants can help pay the costs. It is beneficial to talk with a loan counselor in order to choose a

financial package to meet your familys needs.

4 Your high-school counselor can refer you to universities that offer classes in your field of

interest. Many students do not have a major declared when they apply to universities, but there

are a few who have an idea of what type of academic program they are looking for. Whether it is

an education, medical, or law program, most schools offer a variety of programs that will fityour interests.

5 There are many other things you could consider when choosing a university, but making a

list of priorities is the most logical first step. Once you have done that, you can branch out by

looking at several universities that meet your needs and then comparing the ones you are most

interested in. Scheduling several campus visits and talking to the students, staff, and academic

counselors will help you find out about everything from academics to activities. You may never

find one perfect match, but you should easily find several perfect characteristics that will make

your university years the most fantastic years of your life.


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42 Based on the passage, which of thefollowing pairs of words is closest inmeaning to priorities?

A biggest problems

B primary concernsC toughest questions

D main complications

43 What can be inferred from the passageabout the cost of universities?

A Costs remain the same annually.

B Most families can afford typical tuition.

C There isnt much money available forstudents.

D Many students need financial aid to attenduniversities.

44 According to the passage, what can youinfer about choosing a university?

A Choosing a university is a challengingprocess.

B Choosing a university is a very easydecision to make.

C Counselors should choose universities forstudents.

D Parents should choose a university fortheir child.

45 This passage describes A which states have the best universities.

B how to choose a university that is right foryou.

C when to mail your applications touniversities.

D what to do while on a university tour orvisit.

46 The following statement from the passageis an example of which type of literaryelement?

You may never find one perfect match,but you should easily find several perfectcharacteristics that will make youruniversity years the most fantastic yearsof your life.

A personification

B simile

C hyperbole

D metaphor


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Page 26 Grade 11 - EnglishWRITING


Directions: In this section of the test, you will show how well you understand how to write English.For each question, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

Read the following paragraph and answer question 47.

(1) To learn how to drive by myself was easy. (2) The difficult part was convincing my

parents I could do it. (3) My mother was sure I would drive too fast.

47 Which of the following shows sentence 1correctly edited?

A To learn ^ how to drive by myself waseasy.

B To learn how to drive by myself waseasy.

C To learn how to drive by myself ^ waseasy.

D To learn how to drive by myself was ^easy.

Learning

my self

is


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Grade 11 - English Page 27WRITING



(1) Alejandra looked at her friends new hairdo and shouted, Wow! (2) Her friend

thanked her and said she got it cut on Saturday April 2 2008 in Ponce. (3) Alejandra

decided that she would also get a haircut.

48 Read sentence 2 from the paragraphcorrected using editing marks.

Her friend thanked her and said she got it

cut on Saturday, April 2 , 2008 , in Ponce.

Which of the following shows how thesentence will read after the changes havebeen made?

A Her friend thanked her and said she got itcut on Saturday, April 2, 2008, in Ponce.

B Her friend thanked her and said she got itcut on Saturday, April 2, 2008 in Ponce.

C Her friend thanked her and said she got it

cut on Saturday April 2, 2008, in Ponce.

D Her friend thanked her and said she got itcut on Saturday April 2, 2008 in Ponce.


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Use the following paragraph to answer questions 49 and 50.

(1) The miraculous Chopper is something every cook needs. (2) It will chop, dice, and slice

your vegetables for you. (3) It can shred your vegetables and grate cheese. (4) Why wait another

minute? (5) The Chopper is yours for only $2.95. (6) Order it now!

49 Which of the following BEST combinessentences 2 and 3?

A It will chop, dice, and slice yourvegetables for you; although, it can shredyour vegetables and grate cheese.

B It will chop, dice, and slice yourvegetables for you, and also can shredyour vegetables and grate cheese.

C It will chop, dice, slice, and shred yourvegetables for you; but, it can gratecheese.

D It will chop, dice, slice, and shred yourvegetables for you, and grate cheese, too.

50 Why did the author write this paragraph?A to teach readers about the Chopper

B to inform readers about the function of the

Chopper

C to persuade readers to buy the Chopper

D to entertain readers with a story about theChopper


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Read the following paragraph and answer questions 51 and 52.

(1) The day began as any other day. (2) Sonia got up at six and dressed for school.

(3) Her brother always got up an hour later. (4) She had no idea that she was about to

experience the most exciting adventure in her young life. (5) Once dressed, Sonia

headed for the kitchen and ate breakfast.

51 Which of the following BEST replaces theword exciting in sentence 4?

A ordinary

B intimidating

C exhilarating

D conventional

52 Which sentence does NOT belong in theparagraph?

A sentence 2

B sentence 3

C sentence 4

D sentence 5


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Read the following paragraph and answer questions 53 through 55.

(1) My friends have a dog named Bongo. (2) Lately, Bongo has seemed very lonely.

(3) They do not want another dog. (4) They decide to take Bongo to a dog park that is

nearby so that he can make some new friends. (5) Bongo is six years old. (6) While they

are their, Bongo bonds with two of the other dogs. (7) All of the sets of owners decide

that they will meet at the park every week so the dogs can play with each other.

53 Which of the following sentences doesNOT belong in the paragraph?A sentence 2

B sentence 4

C sentence 5

D sentence 6

54 Which is the correct way to writesentence 6?

A While they are theyre, Bongo bonds withtwo of the other dogs.

B While they are there, Bongo bonds withtwo of the other dogs.

C While they are their, Bongo bonds withtoo of the other dogs.

D While they are theyre, Bongo bonds withtoo of the other dogs.

55 Which of the following correctly combinessentence 2 and 3?A Lately, Bongo has seemed very lonely,

although, they do not want another dog.

B Lately, Bongo has seemed very lonely;therefore, they do not want another dog.

C Lately, Bongo has seemed very lonely,consequently, they do not want anotherdog.

D Lately, Bongo has seemed very lonely, but

they do not want another dog.


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(1) Pablo Casals was a cellist. (2) This means he played the cello. (3) He didnt just

play it, though; he made it sing. (4) Although he born in Spain, and lived much of his life

in Spain and France, Casals spent the final years of his life in Puerto Rico. (5) A museum in

Old San Juan now honors the memory of Pablo Casals. (6) He could play the violin, piano,

and flute by the age of four.

56 Why did the author write this paragraph?

A to inform the reader about Pablo Casals

B to entertain the reader with a story aboutPablo Casals

C to persuade the reader that Pablo Casalswas the best cellist of all time

D to teach the reader about Pablo Casalsmusical talents

57 Which of the following corrects the error in

sentence 4?A Although he has been born in Spain, and

lived much of his life in Spain and France,Casals spent the final years of his life inPuerto Rico.

B Although he will be born in Spain, andlived much of his life in Spain and France,Casals spent the final years of his life inPuerto Rico.

C Although he was born in Spain, and lived

much of his life in Spain and France,Casals spent the final years of his life inPuerto Rico.

D Although he am born in Spain, and livedmuch of his life in Spain and France,Casals spent the final years of his life inPuerto Rico.


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58 Which of the following shows sentence 1 edited correctly?A Hiram Bithorn stadium is a great place to watch a baseball game.

B Hiram Bithorn stadium is a great place to watch a baseball game.

lcC Hiram Bithorn s/tadium is a great place to watch a baseball game.

D Hiram Bithorn stadium is a great place to watch a baseball game.

59 Choose the sentence that is correct.

A Mrs. Hopkins will be here all week, thesubstitute teacher.

B All week Mrs. Hopkins will be here, thesubstitute teacher.

C The substitute teacher, all week, Mrs.Hopkins, will be here.

D Mrs. Hopkins, the substitute teacher, willbe here all week.


(1) Hiram Bithorn stadium is a great place to watch a baseball game. (2) Its name honors a man

who was the first from Puerto Rico to play in the major leagues. (3) He played with the Chicago

Cubs.


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60 Read the postcard below.

Alan,

Thank you for registering for camp.Please make sure to bring the following

next Wednesday:

Sleeping Bag

Extra Clothes

Personal care items

-Amanda Torres

Camp Director

Stamp

Alan Tovar

311 Nueces St.

Austin, Texas

78207

TRAVE

L

What is the purpose of this postcard?

A to inform

B to describe

C to persuade

D to entertain

61 Which is the BEST source a student coulduse to find out how many bones are in thehuman body?

A the dictionary

B the bookFish Bones

C the thesaurus

D the website www.ourbody.com


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62 Which BEST expresses the same meaning

as the word function in sentence 2?A purpose

B value

C importance

D placement

63 Which BEST combines sentences 3 and 4?

A Next, we put a new computer together;and then we made sure that each piecewas put in the proper position.

B Next, we put a new computer togetheralthough we made sure that each piecewas put in the proper position.

C Next, we put a new computer together, wemade sure that each piece was put in theproper position.

D Next, we put a new computer together,making sure that each piece was put in theproper position.


(1) Over the summer, my oldest brother and I learned how to build a computer. (2) Together, we

took one machine apart and discovered the name of each part as well as its individual function.

(3) Next, we put a new computer together. (4) We made sure that each piece was put in the proper

position. (5) When were finished, we were allowed to take the computer home and use it as our

own.


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A to explain the process of makinghomemade jam

B to entertain readers with a funny storyabout making jam

C to convince others to make their ownguava jam

D to outline each step in planting andharvesting guava trees


(1) Last month, my grandmother Luisa taught me how to make homemade guava jam. (2) After

spending two hours in the intense early morning sun picking the guavas off trees in her backyard,

we washed them and then put them in a pot on the stove. (3) As the guavas cooked, we brought

them to a boil, and then added sugar. (4) Finally, we poured the hot liquid mixture into sterilized

glass jars, and after they cooled, we put them in the refrigerator.


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(1) Right now, Mara is reading a book to her little sister, Tita, and hoping she will fall

asleep. (2) The book is about a baby penguin living in Antarctica. (3) As she turns the

page to the next picture of penguins, Mara hears Tita yawn. (4) Perhaps she falls asleep

soon! (5) Then, Mara knows she can finally call her best friend and talk.

65 Which of the following corrects the errorin sentence 4?

A Perhaps she is falls asleep soon!

B Perhaps she will fall asleep soon!

C Perhaps she fell asleep soon!

D Perhaps she was fall asleep soon!

66 What would make the BEST topicsentence for this paragraph?

A Today, even though shed rather be doinganything else, Mara has agreed to baby-sit her 3-year-old sister, Tita.

B Tita and Mara are spending the daytogether while their mother goes shopping.

C Mara has a younger sister whose name isTita.

D Tita is learning how to read today, and herbig sister, Mara, is helping her learn.


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(1) Julia asked me to please accept her apology. (2) She was apologizing for being

late to the party. (3) She said she was late because she had to finish her homework.

(4) Her mother said she had to finish her homework before she came to the party. (5)

Julias brother also had to finish his homework before going to the party.

67 Which of the following would make a goodFINAL sentence for the paragraph?

A Julia spent the entire night finishing herhomework and never got to attend theparty.

B Julias mother made her stay homebecause she had to go to school early thenext day.

C Finally, after hours of homework, Juliawent to sleep in anticipation of thebirthday party that weekend.

D After working for what felt like forever,Julia finished her homework and wasfinally able to go to the party.

68 Which of the following sentences doesNOT belong in the paragraph?

A sentence 2

B sentence 3

C sentence 4

D sentence 5


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(1) Like I to eat seafood and hamburgers. (2) My favorite seafood is shrimp, which I

like cooked any way at all. (3) What is your favorite kind of food?

69 Read the following sentence.Like I to eat seafood and hamburgers.

Which of the following shows the sentencecorrected?

A I like to eat seafood and hamburgers.B Seafood and hamburgers I like to eat.

C To eat like I seafood and hamburgers.

D Like I to eat hamburgers and seafood.


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STOP


(1) This was new territory for the tiny creature, and he appeared determined to explore it

all. (2) He poked his little pink nose into every corner of the porch and then headed for the steps.

(3) The new puppy wriggled out of Celestinas arms and onto the porch. (4) Before he could fall,

Celestina once more scooped him into her arms and walked him down the steps. (5) She released

him into the yard, knowing he had more exploring to do.

70 Which would be a better order for thesentences in the paragraph?

A 1, 3, 2, 4, 5

B 2, 4, 3, 5, 1

C 4, 3, 2, 1, 5

D 3, 1, 2, 4, 5


A to entertain the reader with a story

B to teach the reader how to train a puppy

C to persuade the reader that puppies makethe best pets

D to inform the reader about the habits ofpuppies


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