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8th Grade Reading Advanced Practice Test 2



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Read the passage.
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a.
It was worth the hard work to avoid such a long walk.
c.
Henry would have learned more if he had earned money for a train ticket.
b.
Though hard work is important, sometimes there’s more value to enjoying the journey.
d.
The two men should have made the trip together instead of by themselves.
 

 2. 

Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Fact and Opinion--RIT 221 – 230
Read the sentence.

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a.
I’ve always felt
c.
to serve at weddings
b.
pie would be
d.
than cake
 

 3. 

Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Persuasive Elements --RIT 221 – 230
Read the paragraph.

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a.
watch more television
c.
dogs wag their tails
b.
a cat is a good pet
d.
you should get a dog for a pet
 

 4. 

Jack was planning to run for class president, since this was his senior year. He wanted to print fliers to post around the school building to persuade students to vote for him. Which slogan would be the most persuasive?
a.
Vote for Jack.
c.
If you want someone who won’t slack, vote Jack!
b.
Please vote for Jack.
d.
If you want a good person, vote for me.
 

 5. 

Read the passage.
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a.
content
c.
livid
b.
elated
d.
confused
 

 6. 

Read the paragraph.
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a.
Students to work harder.
c.
Teachers to teach better lessons.
b.
Parents to get involved.
d.
Parents to give more money to the schools.
 

 7. 

Read the following paragraph.
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a.
Animal Rights Activists
c.
Doctors
b.
Scientists
d.
Political Strategists
 

 8. 

Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Persuasive Elements--RIT 231 – 240
Which of the following describes the main purpose of persuasive writing?
a.
to describe a scene
c.
to convince someone of a position
b.
to explain a process
d.
to compare two similar items
 

 9. 

Your teacher gives you the assignment to read a selection on environmental issues and answer a specific vocabulary question.
After reading the selection, what would be the best procedure to find the answer?
a.
reread the entire selection
c.
use prior knowledge from your history class
b.
choose the answer that makes sense
d.
look in the selection for the vocabulary mentioned in the question
 

 10. 

Read the announcement.
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Which of the following times can you attend the fair?
a.
Friday at 2:00 p.m.
c.
Saturday at 8:00 a.m.
b.
Saturday at 12:00 p.m.
d.
Friday at 6:00 p.m.
 

 11. 

Read the announcement.
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How much will registration cost if I register on Friday, July 8
th
?
a.
$10
c.
$12
b.
$11
d.
$20
 

 12. 

Read the announcement.
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Which selection gives you the most for your money?
a.
One slice of cak
c.
2 brownies
b.
4 cookies
d.
5 cookies
 

 13. 

Study the weather map.
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Copyright Info: Copyright 2002 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co. Inc.
What southeast city had the high temperature for December 4, 2002?
a.
Jacksonville, FL
c.
New Orleans, LA
b.
Mobile, AL
d.
Jackson, MS
 

 14. 

Study the NFL football scores.
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How many losses have the New York Jets had so far this season?
a.
5
c.
4
b.
3
d.
0
 

 15. 

Read the recip
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When you mix the dry ingredients together, which ingredients does this include?
a.
flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa
c.
flour, baking soda, salt, chocolate chips
b.
flour, baking soda, salt, sugar
d.
flour, baking soda, salt
 

 16. 

Literal Reading Comprehension—Reading Directions--RIT 221 - 230
Read the directions.

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What is the purpose of the directions?
a.
to navigate somewhere
c.
to cook something
b.
to identify facts
d.
to explain the assignment
 

 17. 

Read the paragraph from a guide to winter snowmobiling.
Experience the opportunity of touring Yellowstone National Park on a snowmobile. We will ride from West Yellowstone and make stops at Old Faithful, Mammouth, and the upper and lower falls. Plan a minimum of 5 hours for this guided tour. Cost is $50.00 per person. Riders can rent or bring his/her own snowmobile. Tickets are available at Basin Motor Sports. We’ll see you on
December 1
st
for a scenic-filled day.
Which of the following best restates these directions?
a.
The tour takes place on December 1st, rentals are available, and costs $50.00 per person.
c.
The tour goes north to south, takes 5 hours, and costs $50.00 per person.
b.
The tour is self-guided, costs $50.00 per snowmobile, and lasts about 5 hours.
d.
The tour is self-guided, costs $50.00 per person, and includes four stops.
 

 18. 

Literal Reading Comprehension—Reading Directions--RIT 231 - 240
Read the passage.

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Copyright Info: Tennis Magazine, November, 2002.

Which of the following statements is the best summary of the passage?
a.
be patient, return the ball low, and keep it in play
c.
making mistakes can cost you the match
b.
immediately return the ball quickly and high
d.
only practice makes perfect
 

 19. 

Literal Reading Comprehension—Reading for Detail--RIT 221-230
Read the passage.

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Copyright Info: None given, Page 121. (Teacher authors: Phillips, Blackman, Felts).
How did Fernand and Gaby identify the two crooks to which they could not put names?
a.
by their bulky coats that hid faces
c.
by the harsh light playing from the bulbs
b.
by the extreme difference in their heights
d.
the children pointed them out
 

 20. 

Read the passage.
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Copyright Info: A Hundred Million Francs, Page 120. (Teacher authors: Phillips, Blackman,Felts).
From where did Gaby and Fernand watch the toughs enter the room?
a.
from behind a peep-hole
c.
from the window
b.
from the doorway
d.
from on top of the boxes
 



 
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