READING COMPREHENSION LEVEL I, FINAL EXAM
LA CALIFICACION MAXIMA ES 100
(Son 50 puntos, cada uno vale por 2).
CONTEXT CLUES
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1) Although Mary was willing to play in the snow, Jack was reluctant because he was so cold.
Using the antonym clue, the word reluctant in this sentence means:
a) Ready, b) Willing, c) Not willing, d) Excited.
2) Phyllis felt elated when she won the race.
Using the explanation clue, the word elated in this sentence means:
a) Sick, b) Miserable, c) Tired, d) Happy.
3) The professor was a favorite among the students at the college. His sagacity was helpful to them as they pursued their degrees. The professor was known to use his experience, insight, and common sense to help students pursue their education.
Using the example clue, the word sagacity in this sentence means:
a) Silliness, b) Thoughtlessness, c) Wisdom, d) Negligence.
4) Helen was a good at many sports. She excelled in swimming, running, horsemanship, fencing, and target shooting. She decided to compete in the pentathlon rather than having to choose one of the events.
Using the example clue, the word pentathlon in this sentence means:
a) Competition with two events, b) Competition with eight events, c) Competition with ten events, d) Competition with five events.
5) Katie appeared infallible in math class because she had never gotten a problem wrong.
Using the explanation clue, the word infallible in this sentence means:
a) Never wrong, b) Mistaken, c) Wrong, d) Incorrect.
6) Projectiles include those items that are shot forward such as a cannon shell, bullet, or rocket.
Using the example clue, the word projectiles in this sentence means:
a) Things put down, b) Things shot forward, c) Things hurt, d) Things broken.
7) The tornado annihilated the whole town to the point that nothing was left standing.
Using the explanation clue, the word annihilated in this sentence means:
a) Destroyed, b) Saved, c) Created, d) Constructed.
8) We could tell by the rotten smell, that something putrid was in our trash can.
Using the explanation clue, the word putrid in this sentence means:
a) Ample, b) Alive, c) Rotten, d) Appealing.
9) The book of logic contained many conundrums - mind-exercising puzzles.
Using the synonym clue, the word conundrums in this sentence means:
a) Pictures, b) Stories, c) Answers, d) Puzzles.
10) There was crazy pandemonium as people were trying to leave the rock concert.
Using the synonym clue, the word pandemonium in this sentence means:
a) Silence, b) Craziness or chaos, c) Order, d) Peace.
11) READING COMPREHENSION: MAIN IDEA
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Benjamin Franklin loved to write. When he was 22, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper. He also printed a book called Poor Richard’s Almanac. It had funny stories, information about the weather and wise sayings.
-What’s the main idea?
a) Benjamin Franklin worked very hard when he was young.
b) Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about the weather.
c) Benjamin Franklin was very poor.
d) Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.
COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVES
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12) Mom, his piece of cake is (BIG, BIGGER, BIGGEST) than mine!
13) My baby sister is so (CUTER, CUTEST, CUTE)!
14) In my class Magareth is the (SMART, SMARTER, SMARTEST) at math
15) That was the (HEAVY, HEAVIEST, HEAVIER) rock I can lift
16) My big brother is (STRONGEST, STRONGER, STRONG) than me
17) The history test was (HARDER, HARD, HARDEST) than I expected
18) The Antarctic is the (COLDER, COLDEST, COLD) continent on earth
19) Our homework last night was (EASIER, EASIEST, EASY).
20) It's a lot (WARM, WARMEST, WARMER) in Medellin than in Tunja
21) Concha was wearing the (FANCY, FANCIER, FANCIEST) dress at the party
22) READING COMPREHENSION: MAIN IDEA
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Benjamin Franklin loved the city of Philadelphia. He started the city’s first hospital and fire department. Ben also started Philadelphia’s first public library. Benjamin Franklin worked very hard to make Philadelphia a better place to live.
-What’s the main idea?
a) Benjamin Franklin worked for the fire department.
b) Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about books.
c) Benjamin Franklin went to school in Philadelphia.
d) Benjamin Franklin worked hard to make his city a great place to live.
PREFIXES
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23) Photogenic:
24) Dermatitis:
25) Graphics:
26) Biofuel:
27) Autograph:
28) READING COMPREHENSION: MAIN IDEA
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Benjamin Franklin was very interested in electricity. One day he tried a very dangerous experiment to prove that lightning was electricity. He attached a key to a kite string and flew the kite during a thunderstorm. When the lightning hit the kite, sparks flew from the key. Benjamin Franklin proved that lightning was electricity.
-What’s the main idea?
a) Benjamin Franklin liked to play in the rain.
b) Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about thunderstorms.
c) Benjamin Franklin invented a new kind of kite.
d) Benjamin Franklin performed an experiment that proved lightning was electricity.
HOW MUCH / HOW MANY
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29) We need some tea. (How much – how many) do we need?
30) We need some eggs. (How much – how many) do we need?
31) We need some paper. (How much – how many) do we need?
32) We need some money. (How much – how many) do we need?
33) (How much – how many) cigarettes do you smoke a day?
34) (How much – how many) packets of cigarettes do you have?
35) (How much – how many) work have you got to do?
36) (How much – how many) sleep did you get last night?
37) (How much – how many) children have you got?
38) READING COMPREHENSION: MAIN IDEA
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Benjamin Franklin invented many things that made life easier in the late 1700’s. He invented the lightning rod that saved many homes from fires. He also invented the Franklin stove. The stove could heat a room better than a fireplace and save people a lot of fuel. He also invented a special kind of glasses called bifocals. This new kind of glasses helped people to read better.
-What’s the main idea?
a) Benjamin Franklin thought reading was important.
b) Benjamin Franklin was not afraid of fire.
c) Benjamin Franklin stove can heat a whole room.
d) Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor.
SENTENCE CONNECTORS
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39) People are buying new cars again (LIKEWISE, SIMILARLY, DESPITE) the high prices.
40) We arrived late (CONSEQUENTLY, DUE TO, MOREOVER) the heavy traffic.
41) She left the window open (SINCE, CONSEQUENTLY, FOR) a cat entered her room.
42) He is saving money (BECAUSE/ BECAUSE OF) he wants to buy a motorcycle.
43) My sister is very generous (ONLY IF, JUST AS, HOWEVER) outgoing.
44) That dress is beautiful (SINCE, UNLESS, BUT) expensive.
45) (ALTHOUGH, UNLESS, FOR) you invite me I won’t go to the party.
46) They are studying hard (SINCE, BUT, UNLIKE) they want to graduate in December.
47) She types fast (BECAUSE, HOWEVER, AS WELL AS) accurately.
48) He is saving money (BECAUSE, BECAUSE OF) his desire to buy a motorcycle.
49) (EVEN IF, JUST AS, AS ARESULT) she comes I won’t talk to her.
50) You study hard (IF, DESPITE, OTHERWISE) you won’t pass the exam.
