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(1) Last spring I went to visit my aunt and uncle who live in Valencia, Spain. (2) While I was there, I saw the festival called Las

Fallas—which means the fires. (3) During the festival, the people in town lit fireworks and firecrackers. (4) Then, at the end of

the festival, the town had a parade with floats made from paper, cardboard, and wood. (5) People filled the large floats with

fireworks. (6) At the night's end, people lit the fireworks and burned the giant floats. (7) The experience was incredible. (8) The

town's people took many precautions to make sure it was safe for everyone. (9) We saw many different things. (10) My favorite

part about the festival was when the citizens voted to pardon one float from burning. (11) The town put the "pardoned" float

in a museum with floats from past parades.

Which of these replacements for sentence 9 provides more specific details?

A) From my aunt and uncle's home, we saw many large floats and firework displays.

B) From my aunt and uncle's home, we saw big floats and bright firework displays.

C) From my aunt and uncle's home, we saw many gigantic floats and brilliant firework displays.

D) From my aunt and uncle's home, we could see a lot of different things such as parade floats.

22)) Which sentence pattern is different from the other three?

A) Some students in my history class like to study right after school.

B) Ingrid doesn't need to study too much because she takes great notes.

C) Sandy and Ellen prefer to study together on their long bus ride home.

D) Most football players and cheerleaders study at night after practice.

33)) Which sentence contains an intensive pronoun?

A) She approved the book's cover.

B) Did you see the cover of the book?

C) The author approved the book cover herself.

D) The author approved the book cover by herself.

44)) Which sentence would be most appropriate for a formal business letter?

A) The plans looked mighty fine - way to go!

B) Thanks a bunch for getting us those plans.

C) We need the plans real bad, so hurry up and send them.

D) The corporation is in need of the plans to finalize the year-end budget.

55)) Which is the best revision of this sentence?

Why students are continuing to struggle for success in higher level math classes.

A) Why students are continuing to struggle for success in higher level math classes.

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B) Why students are continuing to struggle for success in higher level math classes when teachers are trying their best.

C)Why students are continuing to struggle for success defined minimally as passing the class with the lowest average

possible.

D)Why students are continuing to struggle for success in higher level math classes is something education researchers are

currently studying.


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It doesn't matter to me which color car or truck he buys.

Which of the underlined words in the sentence is an objective case pronoun?

A) It

B) me

C) car

D) he

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Mary McCormick

Jamal wrote an essay because he really loved the government and knew that one

day he wanted a career in the US Congress. Although he put his whole heart and

soul into his letter, he had no idea that his essay would win the entire national

contest! He wasn’t the only winner. Forty-nine other kids across America had also

won the chance to visit Washington, DC, for the eighth annual Constitution

Conference.

22On the trip, Jamal’s official title was “Junior Representative.” The kids who got to

visit the nation’s capital had a very big day in store. The goal of the day was to

teach kids the fundamentals of civil service. The organizers had planned a whole

day of activities designed to help kids get an idea of how it would be to work in

the different branches of government.

33First, all of the kids gathered in a large room made to look like the House floor. There, Jamal and the other winners said the

Pledge of Allegiance and learned about the history of the Pledge. Several speakers went to the front of the room and made

announcements. Then all of the kids watched and listened as the speakers debated. Some kids, who thought the day would

be less educational, said the debate was monotonous. Jamal, however, enjoyed this exchange of words mostly because one

day he wanted to be a great debater. To him, this was one of the best moments of the day.

Another fine show was when several new Americans reenacted their Pledge for Citizenship. Seeing how sincere those

people were as they spoke made Jamal realize how lucky he was to be born in the United States.

55After lunch, the junior representatives listened to an author read from her work. Jamal’s mom had given him some money

to get a souvenir of his big day, and Jamal decided to buy the author’s book. When she was done with her presentation,

Jamal approached her and asked if she had any copies for sale. The woman gave him a copy for free and even wrote an

inscription inside. She wrote, I hope you had a blast during the conference. I wish I had someone as ambitious as you

working on my campaign. Jamal was touched by her words. He shook the woman’s hand and went back to join the other

junior representatives.

When the experience was over and Jamal was back at home, his mother wanted to know all of the details of his adventure.

Jamal smiled and showed her the note from the author; he described the debate. Jamal could not stop speaking about all of

the fascinating things he had seen during his very first day of government work.

77)) According to paragraph 3 monotonous means

A) boring.


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B) important.

C) scary.

D) singlehanded.


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88)) Which statement BEST describes the theme of this story?

A) learning about the world

B) meeting kids our own age

C) writing about our experiences

D) traveling to different countries

99)) In paragraph 2 the word branches means

A) limbs.

B) parts.

C) roads.

D) turns.

1100)) The author creates a lighthearted mood

A) by using descriptive details that create happy feelings.

B) by recounting the activities of Jamal's visit to Washington, D.C.

C) by mentioning Jamal's interest in government and his future plans.

D) by explaining that there would be other students at the Constitutional Conference.


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11Amelia stomped up the stairs, ensuring that everyone below would hear her heavy footfalls and realize just how

aggravated she was with her older sister.

22She couldn’t believe that Annette was being so cruel. Annette and her friends were seeing the latest installment in the

Michael Sanders action series at the local theater without Amelia. Annette had invited Amelia earlier in the day, but she’d

declined the offer. It was only after hours of boredom that Amelia had asked to join the group. Annette, however, said that it

would be inconvenient to accommodate Amelia now after they had already purchased tickets. Unfortunately, their parents

agreed with Annette.

33Amelia lay on her bed, feeling quite sorry for herself. In an attempt to raise her spirits, she started flipping through her

favorite novel, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. The book tells the story of four sisters (Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March)

growing up during the Civil War. Amelia couldn’t imagine having three sisters; she was having a hard enough time dealing

with one!

44She had just found the part where older sisters Jo and Meg are going to see a play with their friend Laurie and won’t let

younger sister Amy tag along.

55"You can't sit with us, for our seats are reserved, and you mustn't sit alone, so Laurie will give you his place,

and that will spoil our pleasure. Or he'll get another seat for you, and that isn't proper when you weren't

asked. You shan't stir a step, so you may just stay where you are," scolded Jo, crosser than ever, having just

pricked her finger in her hurry.

66Sitting on the floor with one boot on, Amy began to cry and Meg to reason with her, when Laurie called

from below, and the two girls hurried down, leaving their sister wailing. For now and then she forgot her

grown-up ways and acted like a spoiled child. Just as the party was setting out, Amy called over the

banisters in a threatening tone, "You'll be sorry for this, Jo March, see if you ain't."

77Amelia could certainly relate to Amy’s feelings in this part. She often felt left out when Annette and her friends went out

without her. To be fair, Annette had invited her to the movie earlier in the day. Now, Amelia wondered if she was being as

dramatic as Amy was in the story.

88Later in the novel, Amy gets revenge by destroying one of Jo’s stories. This seemed a little drastic to Amelia, who could

never imagine damaging one of her sister’s beautiful paintings or sculptures over a silly fight. There had always been some

sibling rivalry between Annette and Amelia, but they usually worked things out in the end. Amelia truly admired her sister,

and she really didn’t want to fight.

99After realizing how childishly she had acted, Amelia apologized to Annette later that evening. Luckily, her older sister just

smiled and said, “Don’t worry about it, kiddo.”

1111)) Based on how Amelia acts in this story, which is the most likely action that Amelia might do in the future?

A) Amelia might decide to talk back to her parents and be disrespectful.

B) Amelia will be more thoughtful before turning down offers from her sister.

C) Amelia might destroy one of her sister's beautiful paintings or sculptures.


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D) Amelia might go the movies with her friends next time and not invite Annette.


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1122)) Which BEST describes the theme shared by both the excerpt and the passage?

A) Everyone grows up.

B) Patience is a virtue.

C) Sibling rivalry is common.

D) It is important to forgive.

1133)) How is Amelia different from Amy?

A) Amelia listens to her sister.

B) Amelia does not seek revenge.

C) Amelia does not act childishly.

D) Amelia gets along with her sister.

1144)) What similar idea or theme is present in both the life of Amelia and the story she's reading from Little Women?

A) Both stories are about the importance of obeying one's parents.

B) Both stories are about how sisters sometimes squabble and don't get along.

C) Both stories are about how parents should be more involved in their children's arguments.

D) Both stories are about how boys often come between the close relationship between sisters.


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Florence Wilmington

It was a night to remember. Marian Anderson was one my favorite singers. Her rendition of the song “Were You There” ran

through my head as we walked toward the Metropolitan Opera House. Of course, I listened to the radio when she sang at

the Lincoln Memorial in ’39, and hearing her sing “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” brought a tear to my eye. I couldn’t imagine

what emotions Marian’s voice would stir in me during a live performance. It was January 7, 1955, and my husband and I

were going to see the first African American sing at the Metropolitan Opera.

The opera was Verdi’s “The Masked Ball,” and Marian had the role of Ulrica, the gypsy fortuneteller. Though her character

only appears in the first act, her telling predictions are crucial to the plot. In the grand entry, I overheard two women

debating Marian’s ability to perform. “I know she is a contralto, but some of those soprano notes are just too high,” said one.

“Maybe she could have done it ten or twenty years ago, but the woman is nearing sixty!” retorted another. I knew better.

The singer wore an iridescent peasant blouse adorned with several beaded necklaces. The lights illuminated her features

from below, creating an aura of mysticism and darkening her expression in shadow. Then, Marian sang—her range was like

nothing I have heard before. When she hit the “A” note, the hairs on my arm stood on end. She held it, and I knew that all

doubts about her skill must have melted away with that note. I reached for my husband’s hand; it was all I could do to fight

back the tears.

Marian’s remarkable life story has always been an inspiration to me. She was born in Philadelphia, the oldest of three girls.

After her father passed, Marian’s mother scrubbed floors and laundered clothes to sustain her family. Marian started singing

in the Union Baptist church choir at age six and even taught herself how to play piano. By age thirteen, she was performing

in other churches for five dollars a show to help the family. Her church helped Marian by raising money for her vocal

lessons. The Philadelphia Choral Society held a benefit concert to raise the money for Marian to study with famous contralto

Agnes Reifsnyder for two years. Next thing you know, everything changed. Marian was soon singing at New York’s Carnegie

Hall and touring Europe to sing for royalty!

In 1939, Marian had an atrocious experience with the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.), who owned

Constitutional Hall. After several cancellations, it was obvious that the D.A.R. was unsupportive of African American

performers. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (another hero of mine) resigned from the organization to demonstrate her support

for Marian. Not long after, Marian was performing on the stairs of the Lincoln Memorial before 75,000 citizens. President

Franklin and Eleanor also invited Marian to perform for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England. She entertained the

troops in both World War II and the Korean War. By the time Marian took the stage on that most memorable night, Marian

had a thousand performances under her belt.

When lights came up after the performance, everything was a blur of velvet and pearls as the applause echoed throughout

the hall. During our exit, we passed by the women who had been questioning Marian’s abilities before the performance.

“She was simply amazing,” stated one. “She’s still got it after all these years!” exclaimed the other. The power of Marian’s

astonishing voice had captured their hearts as well as mine.

1155)) According to the text, how did the D.A.R.'s lack of support for Anderson affect her career?

A) Their rejection of her caused her to retreat away from performing.

B) Their rejection of her earned her the support of the President's wife.

C) Their rejection of her was so influential that it ended her singing career.

D) Their rejection of her made her so notorious everyone else began to love opera.

1166)) Which research source would provide the MOST bias-free information about Marian Anderson?

A) a flyer from the Daughters of the American Revolution


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B) a Web site about Marian Anderson’s amazing performances

C) an encyclopedia entry about Marian Anderson’s life and career

D) a press release from the Metropolitan Opera about Marian’s performance


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1177)) Which BEST describes the cultural significance of this passage?

A) This passage provides a partial chronicle of the hardships faced by college music majors who want to perform opera.

B)This passage provides a partial chronicle of the rise in popularity of live opera performances for national and international

audiences.

C)This passage provides a partial chronicle of the struggles and opportunities for female musicians performing at the

Metropolitan Opera House.

D)This passage provides a partial chronicle of the challenges and opportunities for African Americans to perform for

national and international audiences.

1188)) Which description of the writer's viewpoint is BEST supported by evidence from the passage?

A) She is biased against Marian Anderson.

B) She shows no bias toward Marian Anderson.

C) She is biased in favor of Marian Anderson.

D) She is a neutral observer of Marian Anderson.

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Elizabeth Mohn

11France is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and I discovered a few of the reasons why so many

people visit the country during a recent excursion. While in France, I visited numerous world-famous landmarks such as the

Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées. While these sights were breathtaking, they did not capture the top spot in my list of

favorite attractions. Instead, the place I found the most enchanting was a mansion called La Grand Maison.

22While pedaling through France's idyllic side streets on my bicycle one day, I overheard a radio advertisement spoken in

English. Although I've been working on French language skills, I was still elated to hear something in English:

33Come to La Grand Maison and take a step back in time. This extraordinary home, which was nearly demolished, has been

closed to outsiders for one hundred years. During that time, none of the original artifacts—not a single valuable painting or

priceless sculpture—were removed or altered. This gargantuan building is thirty thousand square feet, and its historical

details allow visitors to travel back to the late 1800s, when the building was first constructed.

44That was all I needed to hear, which was good because as I pedaled on, I could no longer hear the grainy voice on the

radio. To begin my journey, I stopped a local café, ate breakfast, and got directions to the mansion. Once I pedaled up to the

building, I realized the radio announcer had not been exaggerating the building's enormity. La Grand Maison is one of the

most impressive buildings I have ever seen.

55The most extraordinary aspect of the mansion was that it was preserved for more one hundred years in perfect condition. It

originally belonged to a French nobleman who adored French culture and history. Upon his death, the nobleman gave his

mansion to the town. However, the donation had one stipulation: the mansion had to be turned into a museum, or a musée

as the French call it, after one hundred years.

66Therefore, last year the town held a fundraiser to collect funds to restore the mansion's roof, landscaping, and

outbuildings. Their efforts paid off, and now the grounds look as they did at the turn of the twentieth century.

77The inside of the home was equally astonishing. I saw marble statues of elegant women, intricate paintings adorning the

walls, and furniture covered in fabric that looked as though it had been spun from the highest quality gold. Touring La

Grand Maison was the opportunity of a lifetime—it really was as though I taken a step back in time.


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1199)) Which of these BEST describes the purpose of the advertisement (section three) included in the passage?

A) to entertain readers

B) to persuade readers

C) to inform readers

D) to amuse readers

2200)) How would a short story about a French mansion differ from this passage?

A) The passage is amusing, and a short story would be critical.

B) The passage is pleasurable, and a short story would be convincing.

C) The passage is persuasive, and a short story would be influential.

D) The passage is informative, and a short story would be entertaining.

2211)) How would the advertisement the writer heard on the radio be different from a play about an old French mansion?

A) The advertisement convinces by giving facts, and a play would entertain by telling a story.

B) The advertisement entertains by listing ideas, and a play would inform by presenting details.

C) The advertisement educates by describing history, and a play would convince by showing emotion.

D) The advertisement informs by telling a story, and a play would persuade by making up information.

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Once you’ve identified your reasons for adopting, you can narrow your

search by taking a look in the mirror. Your dog should fit your unique

lifestyle. If you live in a tiny apartment in a major city, an energetic border

collie is probably not the dog for you. Each breed has specific exercise

requirements that an owner must meet. If you’re unable to satisfy your

dog’s need to roam, you could encounter a number of behavioral problems

According to the passage, people who live in tiny apartments might not want an energetic border collie. Based on this information,

you can tell that border collies

A) need a lot of space to run around.

B) have a lot of health concerns.

C) require weekly grooming.

D) dislike strangers.


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11Heron and Hummingbird were a comic pair because they did not

resemble each other at all. Heron had long legs that he sometimes tripped

over. Hummingbird was skinny and very short, like a fragile little sapling.

To overcome their height distance, they had to yell to each other during

their conversations. They were constantly fishing and had no need to

compete because each enjoyed a different type of fish. As a matter of fact,

most of the fish Heron ate were bigger than Hummingbird! Hummingbird

preferred tiny fish because he could snack on them all day.

After a successful day of fishing, Heron and Hummingbird relaxed beside

the river. Each had stuffed himself with a plentiful amount of fish.

However, they grew concerned that one day the rivers might not hold enough fish for both of them. They decided to race to

decide who could have all the fish in the world. The race would take two days and Pheasant would make the finish line at

the base of the mountain where she lived.

33Heron and Hummingbird began their ascent from the land, flying high enough to avoid the trees in their path. They

coasted over the green canopy of leaves. The heron, realizing that it was going to be a long race, kept a good attitude. After

about a half mile, Hummingbird spotted a patch of violets. He dove from his place in the sky with a loud zoom to taste the

nectar from the flowers. It was so good that he took a break from the race for a long sweet drink. Heron glanced down at his

friend, but kept flying straight ahead like an engine on a railroad track. After a while, Hummingbird struggled to get back

into the race, his belly full of nectar. He decided to settle down in a cozy moss nest on the side of a tree for some shuteye.

44Heron flew by himself through the lonely night. He missed Hummingbird’s company during the long trek to the mountain.

Suddenly, Hummingbird zigzagged from behind Heron. Hummingbird seemed full of energy from his recent sleep. Still, once

Hummingbird noticed a bunch of bright yellow flowers, he was out of the race as quickly as he had joined it. Hummingbird

couldn’t stop thinking about how thirsty he was! He flew blissfully into a patch of glorious flowers.

55Only minutes later, Heron reached the edge of the mountain. Pheasant congratulated him on winning the race. They had a

satisfying sip of water while they waited for Hummingbird to finish the race. When Hummingbird finally arrived, he admitted

that he had forgotten about the race. He let Heron have all the fish in the water. Without the option of eating fish,

Hummingbird drank flower nectar all the time. After that day, Heron and Hummingbird ate different foods. They moved

away from each other, but they sometimes met up to talk about the good old days when they had fished together, and to

tell stories about their new homes.

2233)) Which element does the author use in the third sentence to emphasize the difference between the hummingbird and the heron?

A) a simile

B) animation

C) a metaphor

D) onomatopoeia


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2244)) In the first paragraph the word type means

A) a mark or sign.

B) a particular kind.

C) a character used in printing.

D) to tap letters on a keyboard.

2255)) In the first paragraph the word fragile means

A) colorful.

B) delicate.

C) fast.

D) quiet.


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2266)) In the last paragraph, the word option means

A) choice.

B) habit.

C) plan.

D) view.

2277)) Which type of figurative language is used in the third sentence of the first paragraph to compare Hummingbird to a fragile little

sapling?

A) a simile

B) hyperbole

C) a metaphor

D) personification


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11 Julianne had never given much thought to cancer before one dismal Monday morning last April. The dawn clouds were

gray and heavy, and it looked as though it might rain at any second as Julianne meandered to the mailbox at the end of the

lawn. As she opened the box, the rusty hinge made a screech much like someone scraping fingernails across a blackboard.

The news Julianne received in a postcard that day was much more unnerving. It was simply stated: "Miss Taylor, please call

our office to schedule a follow-up appointment as soon as possible. Tests from your annual physical examination have

revealed an abnormality." "Abnormality?" Julianne questioned. What kind of abnormality could a 24-year-old woman, who

exercised religiously and consumed a healthy diet, possibly have? Within hours she learned the answer to this question only

to pose a thousand more in its place.

22 Cancer, "the big C," as it is often called. Her doctor felt sure but ordered more tests to confirm his suspicion. While cervical

cancer in a woman Julianne’s age was rare, her doctor admitted, it certainly was not unheard of in her demographic group.

Her doctor explained that this type of cancer is often caused by a common virus that many women do not even realize they

have. The human papillomavirus can lead to this type of cancer if a woman’s immune system does not fight off the virus in

its initial stages. Julianne was devastated. Her doctor began to discuss treatment options and suggested an oncologist

specializing in this type of cancer, but Julianne heard very little of what he said. Her head was spinning with questions.

Overwhelmed, she wondered how she would break the news to her family and friends.

33 Initially, they would feel the same shock and dismay Julianne experienced after receiving the devastating news. As the

shock wore off and cancer became the reality they would be living, they immediately offered tremendous support. Along

with her parents and a close friend, Julianne went to the oncologist her doctor had recommended to determine a treatment

plan to combat her cancer. The oncologist was optimistic that with a combination of surgery to remove the cancerous cells

followed by six chemotherapy treatments to ensure that all of the cells were destroyed, Julianne could overcome this cancer

and go into remission. He determined that since Julianne’s cancer had been discovered in an early stage of development,

perhaps her fertility could also be saved. Julianne had dreamed of having children ever since she was a child herself, so this

news was very encouraging.

44 In May, Julianne had an operation to remove the cancerous cells from the lining of her cervix. The surgery to remove the

cells was painful in the days immediately following the procedure, but it was the chemotherapy treatments that were the

most debilitating. For several days after each of the six treatments, Julianne was unable to get out of bed. The physical pain

coupled with the extreme bouts of nausea and vomiting were more than she thought she could bear. While her hair became

thin and brittle during the treatments, she did not lose it entirely.

55 By autumn, Julianne was looking and feeling much more like herself. In late October, the results of treatment were

conclusive; she was in remission. Even though doctors consider Julianne cancer-free, she has made lifestyle changes to

prevent the cancer from returning. These changes include increasing the consumption of certain nutrients that have proven

to reduce cancer-causing agents from attacking healthy cells in the body.

66Lycopene, an amino acid found in abundance in tomatoes and tomato-based products such as tomato sauce and paste, has

been proven to be a preventative for many types of cancer. Vitamins and minerals found in green, leafy vegetables such as

spinach and broccoli are also rich in cancer preventing antioxidants. Julianne also heeded her doctor’s advice to exercise

regularly and to engage in activities such as yoga or meditation to help manage stress and keep cancer at bay.


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2288))

‘Miss Taylor, Please call our office to schedule a follow-up appointment as soon as possible. Tests from your previous physical

examination have revealed an abnormality.’

What does the tone of this statement from the passage imply?

A) that it is time to schedule her physical examination.

B) that test results from a recent exam indicate that she is very healthy

C) that she should call the office as soon as possible to update her name and address

D) that test results from a recent exam indicate that something is wrong, and she should see the doctor again.

2299)) What evidence does the author provide to demonstrate that the doctor was thorough in his diagnosis of Julianne's medical

problem?

A) Her doctor felt sure but ordered more tests to confirm his suspicion.

B) Tests from your annual physical examination have revealed an abnormality.

C) Her doctor began to discuss treatment options and suggested an oncologist specializing in this type of cancer.

D) Even though doctors consider Julianne cancer free, she has made lifestyle changes to prevent the cancer from returning.

3300)) A student is doing research on a new drug for cervical cancer. Which would be a primary source for information?

A) a television program about new cancer drugs on the market

B) a website that gives information about the drug approval process

C) a newspaper article announcing the approval of the drug by the FDA

D) an interview with someone from the drug company that developed the new drug

3311)) Which source would provide the most accurate information concerning the side effects of chemotherapy?

A) a television medical drama

B) a pamphlet published by the chemotherapy drug company

C) a book titled Cancer Survivors: Stories of Hope and Inspiration

D) a book titled What is Happening to my Body: Chemotherapy and its Side Effects

3322)) Which statement supports the argument that tomatoes are a preventative for many types of cancer?

A) Tomato peels are loaded with both vitamins and minerals.

B) All fruits and vegetables are natural cancer preventatives.

C) Tomatoes contain an abundance of an amino acid called lycopene.

D) Tomatoes are used to make other products such as tomato sauce and paste.

3333)) Which statement from the article supports the claim that preserving Julianne's fertility was important to her?

A) Julianne had never given much thought to cancer before one dismal Monday morning last April.

B) Julianne had dreamed of having children ever since she was a child herself, so this news was very encouraging.

C)While cervical cancer in a woman Julianne’s age was rare, her doctor admitted, it certainly was not unheard of in her

demographic group.

D)The human papilloma virus can lead to this type of cancer if a woman’s immune system does not fight off the virus in its

initial stages.

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Charles A. Eastman

11 Every age, every race, has its leaders and heroes. There were over sixty distinct tribes of Indians on this continent, each of

which boasted its notable men. (1) The names and deeds of some of these men will live in American history, and in the true

sense they are unknown, because misunderstood. I should like to present some of the greatest chiefs of modern times in the

light of the native character and ideals, believing that the American people will gladly do them tardy justice.

22 It is matter of history that the Sioux nation, to which I belong, was originally friendly to the Caucasian peoples which it

met in succession-first, to the south the Spaniards; then the French, on the Mississippi River and along the Great Lakes; later

the English, and finally the Americans. (2) This powerful tribe then roamed over the whole extent of the Mississippi valley,

between that river and the Rockies.Their usages and government united the various bands more closely than was the case

with many of the neighboring tribes.

33 During the early part of the nineteenth century, chiefs such as Wabashaw, Redwing, and Little Six among the eastern

Sioux, Conquering Bear, Man-Afraid-of-His-Horse, and Hump of the western bands, were the last of the old type. (3) After

these, we have a coterie of new leaders, products of the new conditions brought about by close contact with the conquering

race.

44 (4) This distinction must be borne in mind. That while the early chiefs were spokesmen and leaders in the simplest sense,

possessing no real authority. Those who headed their tribes during the transition period were more or less rulers and more

or less politicians. It is a singular fact that many of the ‘chiefs’, well known as such to the American public, were not chiefs

at all according to the accepted usages of their tribesmen. (5) Their prominence was simply the result of an abnormal

situation, where representatives of the United States Government made use of them for a definite purpose.In a few cases,

where a chief met with a violent death, some ambitious man has taken advantage of the confusion to thrust himself upon

the tribe and, perhaps with outside help, has succeeded in usurping the leadership.

55 Red Cloud was born about 1820 near the forks of the Platte River. He was one of a family of nine children whose father,

an able and respected warrior, reared his son under the old Spartan regime. (6) The young Red Cloud is said to have been a

fine horseman, able to swim across the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers, of high bearing and unquestionable courage, yet

invariably gentle and pretty nice in everyday life. This last trait, together with a singularly musical and agreeable voice, has

always been characteristic of the man.

66 When he was about six years old, his father gave him a spirited colt, and said to him:

77 ‘My son, when you are able to sit quietly upon the back of this colt without saddle or bridle, I shall be glad, for the boy

who can win a wild creature and learn to use it will as a man be able to win and rule men.’

88 (7) The little fellow, instead of going to his grandfather for advice and help, as most Indian boys do, began quietly to

practice throwing the lariat. In a little while he was able to lasso the colt. He was dragged off his feet at once, but hung on,

and finally managed to picket him near the teepee. When the big boys drove the herd of ponies to water, he drove his colt

with the rest. (8) Presently, the pony became used to him and allowed himself to be handled. The boy began to ride him

bareback; he was thrown many times, but persisted until he could ride without even a lariat, sitting with arms folded and

guiding the animal by the movements of his body. (9) From that time on he told me that he broked all his own ponies, and

before long his father’s as well.

99 The old men, his contemporaries, have often related to me how Red Cloud was always successful in the hunt because his

horses were so well broken. At the age of nine, he began to ride his father’s pack pony upon the buffalo hunt. (10) He was

twelve years old, he told me, when he was first permitted to take part in the chase. Finding to his great mortification that

none of his arrows penetrated more than a few inches. Excited to recklessness, he whipped his horse nearer the fleeing

buffalo, and before his father knew what he was about, he had seized one of the protruding arrows and tried to push it


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deeper. The furious animal tossed his massive head sidewise, and boy and horse were whirled into the air. (11) Fortunately,

the boy was thrown on the farther side of his pony, which received the full force of the second attack. The thundering hoofs

of the stampeded herd soon passed them by, but the wounded and maddened buffalo refused to move, and some critical

moments passed before Red Cloud’s father succeeded in attracting its attention so that the boy might spring to his feet and

run for his life.


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3344)) Read the passage. Look at the underlined section marked number (6). There may be a mistake in the way the sentence is written.

If you find a mistake, choose the answer that corrects the mistake. If there is no mistake, choose ‘Correct as is.’

A) Correct as is

B)The young Red Cloud is said to have been a fine horseman, able to swim across the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers, of

high bearing and unquestionable courage, yet invariably gentle and okay in everyday life

C)The young Red Cloud is said to have been a fine horseman, able to swim across the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers, of

high bearing and unquestionable courage, yet invariably easy going and courteous in everyday life

D)The young Red Cloud is said to have been a fine horseman, able to swim across the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers, of

high bearing and unquestionable courage, yet invariably gentle and courteous in everyday life.



A) From that time on he told me that he done broke all his own ponies, and before long his father’s as well.

B) From that time on he told me that he broken all his own ponies, and before long his father’s as well.

C) From that time on he told me that he broke all his own ponies, and before long his father’s as well.

D) Correct as is

3366))

This distinction must be borne in mind. While the early chiefs were spokesmen and leaders in the simplest sense, they

possessed no real authority. Those who headed their tribes during the transition period were more or less rulers and more or

less politicians.

This is the author's revision of the portion of the passage marked (4). Determine if this change is necessary.

A) Yes, the revision adds parallel structure.

B) Yes, the revision corrects a sentence fragment.

C) No, the revision contains a misplaced modifier.

D) No, the revision contains an ambiguous pronoun.

3377))

(1) The names and deeds of some of these men will live in American history, and in the true sense they are unknown, because

misunderstood.

How should the underlined section marked (1) be revised in order to improve the sentence?

A) The names and deeds in the true sense they are unknown, because misunderstood.

B) The names and deeds of some of these men will live in American history, and in the true sense they are unknown.

C) Some of these men will live in American history, and in the true sense they are unknown, because misunderstood.

D)The names and deeds of some of these men will live in American history, but in the true sense they are unknown because

they are misunderstood.



A) Correct as is.

B)The little fellow, instead of going for advice and help to his grandfather, as most Indian boys done, began quietly to

practice throwing the lariat.

C)The little fellow, instead of going for advice and help to his grandfather, as most Indian boys will do, began quietly to

practice throwing the lariat.


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D)The little fellow, instead of going for advice and help to his grandfather, as most Indian boys would have done, began

quietly to practice throwing the lariat.


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