HiSET Language Arts - Reading Practice Test (2023/2024) Rated A+

HiSET Language Arts - Reading Practice Test (2023/2024) Rated A+ In lines 1-2, the description of Jukes as "as ready a man as any half-dozen young mates that may be caught by casting a net upon the waters" means that he? C- is as generally capable as other first mates. What was Jukes doing while the crew rushed about the deck? B- He was working alongside them. Jukes most likely told himself that he had "just expected this" (line 7) in order to? A- reassure himself. How did Jukes feel when Captain MacWhirr came on deck? D- Comforted In the third and fourth paragraphs (lines 13 - 26), the author has used the storm as an opportunity to do which of the following? C- Contrast the captain's position of responsibility with Jukes's position The passage suggests that the primary reason for animal inactivity is? D- self-preservation What does " indolence" (line 6) mean? D- Laziness What innovation allowed biologists to discover that certain species of insects were less active than had previously been supposed? C- The ability to mark and keep track of individual members of the species According to the passage, what is one way biologists use models like those used by economists? A- To measure and compare the caloric expenditures of various activities What is the most likely reason that "biologists usually acknowledge their respect for the animal's decision to lie low" (lines 24 - 25)? B- Their studies show that rest periods are necessary for safety and for conservation of the animal's energy. Which of the following meanings associated with the word "singular" seems most intended in line 28 ? A- Unique Which of the following explanations does the passage suggest for humans' tendency to spend relatively more time working? B- Humans work to address not just their current needs but also their future needs and their wants. Which of the following states the primary purpose of the passage? D To explain how and why views of animal inactivity have recently been revised In line 1, the word "fleet" most nearly means ? B- swift. In line 3, the phrase "In his wake" means that "the paler one" is ? C- close behind him. What is being described in lines 3-5 ? B- A soccer player maneuvering the ball past opponents The player described in lines 5-7 is apparently ? A- pushing himself to the limit. Based on details in the poem, which of the following can be concluded about the soccer players? B- They are accustomed to playing together One of the poem's main themes is D- the unselfishness required to be a good team player.