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SECTION 1: READING (22 questions)
1. Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
A. A biography of Abraham Lincoln
B. A textbook chapter on the Civil War
C. Abraham Lincoln’s original Gettysburg Address speech
D. A documentary about Lincoln’s assassination
Rationale: Primary sources are original, first-hand accounts. Lincoln’s own speech
is a primary source; biographies, textbooks, and documentaries are secondary.
2. “The sky wept tears of sorrow onto the grieving earth.” This sentence
contains an example of:
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Hyperbole
D. Metaphor
Rationale: The sky is given human qualities (“wept tears”), which is
personification.
3. Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the statement: “All
nurses wear scrubs. Maria wears scrubs.”
A. Maria is definitely a nurse.
B. Maria may be a nurse, but not necessarily.
,C. Maria is not a nurse.
D. All people who wear scrubs are nurses.
Rationale: The premises do not guarantee that Maria is a nurse; others can wear
scrubs.
4. Read the passage: “First, preheat the oven to 350°F. Next, mix flour and
sugar. Then, add eggs. Finally, bake for 30 minutes.” What text structure is
used?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Cause and effect
C. Problem and solution
D. Sequence/Chronological
Rationale: Signal words “First, Next, Then, Finally” indicate sequential order.
5. Which of the following is a credible source for a research paper on
vaccines?
A. A personal blog by a concerned parent
B. A peer-reviewed article from the Journal of Immunology
C. A social media post from a celebrity
D. An anonymous online forum
Rationale: Peer-reviewed journals are vetted by experts, making them credible.
6. The author’s tone in a passage that uses words like “devastating,” “tragic,”
and “horrific” is most likely:
A. Joyful
B. Neutral
C. Distressed
D. Sarcastic
Rationale: Negative, emotional words indicate a distressed or somber tone.
7. Which of the following is a theme, not a plot summary?
A. The main character dies at the end.
B. Two friends travel across the country.
C. Loneliness can lead to self-destruction.
D. The hero defeats the villain in a battle.
Rationale: Theme is a universal message; plot summaries describe events.
, 8. A patient education pamphlet states: “Take this medication with food to
avoid stomach upset.” The implied meaning is:
A. The medication works better with food.
B. Without food, stomach upset may occur.
C. Food should be avoided.
D. The medication causes severe pain.
Rationale: The stated reason (“to avoid stomach upset”) implies the consequence
of not following instructions.
9-10. Passage (excerpt): “Unlike mammals, reptiles are ectothermic, meaning
they rely on external heat sources. Therefore, a pet iguana requires a heat
lamp.”
9. The word “ectothermic” most nearly means:
A. Warm-blooded
B. Cold-blooded
C. Hairless
D. Aquatic
Rationale: Ectothermic = relies on external heat = cold-blooded.
10. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To compare reptiles and mammals
B. To explain why an iguana needs a heat lamp
C. To describe reptile reproduction
D. To argue against pet iguanas
Rationale: The conclusion (“Therefore… requires a heat lamp”) shows purpose.
11. Which of the following would be most effective for quickly finding the page
number of “diabetes” in a textbook?
A. Glossary
B. Index
C. Table of contents
D. Preface
Rationale: The index lists topics with page numbers.
12. A memo states: “All staff must complete training by Friday. Failure to
comply will result in suspension.” The tone is:
A. Casual
PRACTICE EXAM (2026 Edition)||
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SECTION 1: READING (22 questions)
1. Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
A. A biography of Abraham Lincoln
B. A textbook chapter on the Civil War
C. Abraham Lincoln’s original Gettysburg Address speech
D. A documentary about Lincoln’s assassination
Rationale: Primary sources are original, first-hand accounts. Lincoln’s own speech
is a primary source; biographies, textbooks, and documentaries are secondary.
2. “The sky wept tears of sorrow onto the grieving earth.” This sentence
contains an example of:
A. Simile
B. Personification
C. Hyperbole
D. Metaphor
Rationale: The sky is given human qualities (“wept tears”), which is
personification.
3. Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the statement: “All
nurses wear scrubs. Maria wears scrubs.”
A. Maria is definitely a nurse.
B. Maria may be a nurse, but not necessarily.
,C. Maria is not a nurse.
D. All people who wear scrubs are nurses.
Rationale: The premises do not guarantee that Maria is a nurse; others can wear
scrubs.
4. Read the passage: “First, preheat the oven to 350°F. Next, mix flour and
sugar. Then, add eggs. Finally, bake for 30 minutes.” What text structure is
used?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Cause and effect
C. Problem and solution
D. Sequence/Chronological
Rationale: Signal words “First, Next, Then, Finally” indicate sequential order.
5. Which of the following is a credible source for a research paper on
vaccines?
A. A personal blog by a concerned parent
B. A peer-reviewed article from the Journal of Immunology
C. A social media post from a celebrity
D. An anonymous online forum
Rationale: Peer-reviewed journals are vetted by experts, making them credible.
6. The author’s tone in a passage that uses words like “devastating,” “tragic,”
and “horrific” is most likely:
A. Joyful
B. Neutral
C. Distressed
D. Sarcastic
Rationale: Negative, emotional words indicate a distressed or somber tone.
7. Which of the following is a theme, not a plot summary?
A. The main character dies at the end.
B. Two friends travel across the country.
C. Loneliness can lead to self-destruction.
D. The hero defeats the villain in a battle.
Rationale: Theme is a universal message; plot summaries describe events.
, 8. A patient education pamphlet states: “Take this medication with food to
avoid stomach upset.” The implied meaning is:
A. The medication works better with food.
B. Without food, stomach upset may occur.
C. Food should be avoided.
D. The medication causes severe pain.
Rationale: The stated reason (“to avoid stomach upset”) implies the consequence
of not following instructions.
9-10. Passage (excerpt): “Unlike mammals, reptiles are ectothermic, meaning
they rely on external heat sources. Therefore, a pet iguana requires a heat
lamp.”
9. The word “ectothermic” most nearly means:
A. Warm-blooded
B. Cold-blooded
C. Hairless
D. Aquatic
Rationale: Ectothermic = relies on external heat = cold-blooded.
10. What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To compare reptiles and mammals
B. To explain why an iguana needs a heat lamp
C. To describe reptile reproduction
D. To argue against pet iguanas
Rationale: The conclusion (“Therefore… requires a heat lamp”) shows purpose.
11. Which of the following would be most effective for quickly finding the page
number of “diabetes” in a textbook?
A. Glossary
B. Index
C. Table of contents
D. Preface
Rationale: The index lists topics with page numbers.
12. A memo states: “All staff must complete training by Friday. Failure to
comply will result in suspension.” The tone is:
A. Casual
