Reading Practice Test 3

Each question has a few answer choices. Choose the best answer for each question. At the end of the quiz, you will see your results.

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The albatross is a big bird that spends most of its time flying over oceans. It is about three feet tall when it is standing, and its wingspan can get up to eight feet, which is quite a bit longer than an average‐sized man.
The albatross returns to land to breed and mates for life. The female lays only one egg, and both parents care for the baby. Most albatrosses live for around 30 years, but they can live to
be as old as 70! Albatrosses eat crabs, fish, squid, and sometimes dead penguins. They either snatch food from the water’s surface or dive for it. They have to be careful of tiger sharks, who will make a meal out of an albatross if they can catch one. The albatross is an endangered species. They often die when diving into the ocean for food because they get tangled in fishing lines and drown. Being followed by an albatross while at sea is supposed to be good luck.

What does it mean if an albatross follows you?
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Question 1 of 10

2. Technology-based products top the list of most-wanted items on teens' wish lists this year.                  , the latest model smartphone was at the head of the list. It was followed by music players, laptop computers, tablets, and devices designed to be used with those products. What teens don't want? Clothes.

Which transition best connects the evidence to the claim it supports?
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Question 2 of 10

3. DIRECTIONS: Read each passage and identify how the information is being organized.There are two kinds of metamorphosis: complete and incomplete. Animals that undergo complete metamorphoses, like frogs and butterflies, begin life in one form, and then at a stage in their lives, they change into a completely different form. In contrast, animals that undergo incomplete metamorphosis have no pupa stage in their life cycle.
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Question 3 of 10

4. DIRECTIONS: Read each passage and identify how the information is being organized.If you feel tired all the time, have trouble concentrating, or just feel depressed, it may be because you’re not getting enough or the proper nutrients. Making positive changes in your diet can give you energy, help you focus, and put you in a better mood.

 

 
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Question 4 of 10

5. Choose the main idea sentence in the paragraph below.For centuries, people have had different ways of trying to cure their hiccups. Many people drink water to get rid of their hiccups. Other people hold their breath until their hiccups go away. Some people even have their friends or their family spook them to scare away the hiccups. What are some ways that you know of to rid of your hiccups?
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Question 5 of 10

6. In many states, teens cannot get their learners' permits until they are at least 16 years of age. While this has been the law for decades, states should consider letting teens receive their permit earlier. Many teens get their first job at age 15 and need a reliable way to get to and from work.                  , in a survey of 15-year-olds who did not have a job, a lack of reliable transportation was their number one reason for not seeking employment.

Which transition best connects the two supporting claims?
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Question 6 of 10

7. DIRECTIONS: Read each passage and identify how the information is being organized.Whole foods are foods the way that they are found in nature. Processed foods are foods that man has changed to make them more convenient. When foods are processed, nutrients and fiber are lost. So are healthy fats. In their place, bad fats, bad carbohydrates, and lots of sugars are added, making the foods unhealthy.

 

 
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Question 7 of 10

8. Recently, a study discovered that the nation's healthy lunch initiative has not had a positive effect in schools.                , the study discovered that more students throw away uneaten fruits and opt to eat snacks brought from home.

Which transition word best connects the evidence with the analysis of the evidence?
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Question 8 of 10

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The albatross is a big bird that spends most of its time flying over oceans. It is about three feet tall when it is standing, and its wingspan can get up to eight feet, which is quite a bit longer than an average‐sized man.
The albatross returns to land to breed and mates for life. The female lays only one egg, and both parents care for the baby. Most albatrosses live for around 30 years, but they can live to
be as old as 70! Albatrosses eat crabs, fish, squid, and sometimes dead penguins. They either snatch food from the water’s surface or dive for it. They have to be careful of tiger sharks, who will make a meal out of an albatross if they can catch one. The albatross is an endangered species. They often die when diving into the ocean for food because they get tangled in fishing lines and drown. Being followed by an albatross while at sea is supposed to be good luck.

How big is an albatross?
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Question 9 of 10

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The albatross is a big bird that spends most of its time flying over oceans. It is about three feet tall when it is standing, and its wingspan can get up to eight feet, which is quite a bit longer than an average‐sized man.
The albatross returns to land to breed and mates for life. The female lays only one egg, and both parents care for the baby. Most albatrosses live for around 30 years, but they can live to
be as old as 70! Albatrosses eat crabs, fish, squid, and sometimes dead penguins. They either snatch food from the water’s surface or dive for it. They have to be careful of tiger sharks, who will make a meal out of an albatross if they can catch one. The albatross is an endangered species. They often die when diving into the ocean for food because they get tangled in fishing lines and drown. Being followed by an albatross while at sea is supposed to be good luck.

How many eggs does an albatross lay?
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Question 10 of 10


 

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