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SPECTRUM TEST PRACTICE Table of Contents Grade 6 The Common Core State Standards..... ..........4 Free Online State-Specific Test Practice .........5 How to Use This Book .....................................6 Reading Vocabulary Synonyms ........................................................7 Vocabulary Skills..............................................8 Antonyms .........................................................9 Multi-Meaning Words .....................................10 Words in Context ...........................................11 Word Study ....................................................12 Affixes, Roots, and Word Relationships.........13 Word Connotations and Figures of Speech...14 Sample Test: Vocabulary ................................15 Reading Comprehension Main Idea .......................................................19 Recalling Details ............................................20 Story Elements ..............................................21 Drawing Conclusions .....................................22 Fact and Opinion & Cause and Effect ...........24 Fiction ............................................................25 Reading Literature .........................................30 Nonfiction .......................................................32 Reading Informational Text ............................37 Sample Test: Reading Comprehension..........39 Reading Practice Test ....................................43 Language Mechanics Punctuation ....................................................57 Capitalization and Punctuation ......................59 Nonrestrictive Elements .................................62 Sample Test: Language Mechanics ...............63 Expression Usage.............................................................67 Using Pronouns .............................................70 Sentences ......................................................72 Paragraphs.....................................................75 Sample Test: Language Expression...............79 Spelling Skills.................................................83 Sample Test: Spelling.....................................85 Study Skills ....................................................87 Sample Test: Study Skills...............................89 Writing ............................................................92 Language Practice Test .................................94 Math Concepts Numeration ..................................................105 Number Concepts ........................................107 Rational Numbers ........................................109 Properties ....................................................111 Fractions and Decimals ...............................113 Ratios and Rates .........................................115 Sample Test: Concepts ................................116 Computation Whole Numbers (All Operations).... ............118 Addition and Subtraction of Fractions ..........119 Multiplication of Fractions ............................120 Division of Fractions.....................................121 Addition and Subtraction of Decimals..........122 Multiplication of Decimals ............................123 Division of Decimals ....................................124 Sample Test: Computation ...........................125 Applications Geometry .....................................................127 Measurement ...............................................130 Area, Surface Area, and Volume .................132 Problem Solving...........................................134 Algebra.........................................................138 Evaluate Expressions ..................................139 Dependent and Independent Variables........140 Statistics and Probability..............................141 Sample Test: Applications ............................143 Math Practice Test .......................................147 Answer Key ..................................................155 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 3 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 The Common Core State Standards What Are the Standards? The Common Core State Standards have been adopted by most U.S. states. They were developed by a state-led initiative to make sure all students are prepared for success in college and in the global, twenty-first century workforce. They provide a clear understanding of what students are expected to learn in English language arts and mathematics. These new learning standards for your child are: · Rigorous. · Based on the best available evidence and research. · Aligned with college and work expectations. · Benchmarked to the highest educational standards from around the world. What Do the English Language Arts Standards Mean for My Student? In grade 6, English language arts standards focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language skills (grammar and usage). These standards set expectations for what it means to be a skilled reader and writer in the twenty-first century. They provide strategies for reading fiction and nonfiction closely and attentively. They help students look for evidence and make critical judgments about the vast amount of print and digital information available. What Do the Mathematics Standards Mean for My Student? Examples of grade 6 mathematics standards include ratios and proportional relationships (finding percentages) and expressions and equations (writing equations in which x stands for a number). These standards increase the depth and focus of math topics studied in each grade. Instead of sampling a wide variety of skills each year, students work to develop deep understanding and mastery of a few concepts. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 4 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Free Online State-Specific Test Practice For additional free Spectrum Test Practice resources customized to your child's grade level and the U.S. state where you live, follow these instructions: 1. Go to: carsondellosa.com/spectrum 2. Click on Spectrum Test Practice Free Online Materials and register to download your free practice pages. 3. Download and print PDF pages customized for your state and your child's grade level. Online Features Include: · Links to Common Core State Standards information for your state · A comprehensive practice test aligned to Common Core English language arts and mathematics standards for your child's grade level · State-specific test items within the practice test, designated by this symbol: 1. These items are aligned to the unique standaArds that have been adopted by your state in addition to CommonBCore State C Standards. · An answer key for practice test pages Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. F G H 5 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 How to Use This Book Time spent practicing for standardized tests will benefit your child greatly. With the adoption of Common Core State Standards by most U.S. states, educators are relying more than ever on test results to compare your child's progress with that of others around the nation and the world. The resources in this book will help ease anxieties and prepare your child for test day. What's Inside? · Lesson pages contain sample questions and examples related to a specific skill. The assumption is that your student has received prior instruction on the topics. These pages can provide focused practice. · Sample tests are shorter tests with questions about one subtopic. · Practice tests are comprehensive tests with questions about the entire content area. Practice Options Choose how you will use the materials to meet the needs of your student. · Select pages matching the skills your student needs to practice most. · Assign lesson pages for practice throughout the week. End the week with a sample or practice test related to those skills. · Administer a timed practice test in a quiet setting. For a sixth grade student, allow 1.09 minutes per question. After the test, check answers together and talk about what was most difficult. s Test-Taking · Look for the symbol shown above throughout the book. Talk about the clues with your child. · Read and review directions and examples. Talk about how test questions look and point out words and phrases that often appear in directions. · Skip difficult questions, returning to them if time allows. · Guess at questions you do not know. · Answer all the questions. · Try to stay relaxed and approach the test with confidence! Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 6 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: VOCABULARY Lesson 1: Synonyms Directions: Read each item. Choose the answer that means the same or about the same as the underlined word. Fill in the circle for the correct answer. A. cheap gift A generous B stingy C expensive D charitable Examples B. A frank answer is -- F short G honest H long J complicated Look carefully at all the answer choices. Practice 1. tiresome job A hurried B slow C tedious D dim 5. To be in the midst is to be in the -- A center B dark C crowd D outskirts 2. arrogant man F heavy G proud H cunning J humble 6. A person in peril is in -- F clothing G safety H luck J danger 3. surly individual A wild B anxious C gruff D calm 7. To thrive is to -- A withdraw B wither C prosper D participate 4. agile body F clumsy G heavy H nimble J thin 8. An ally is a -- F metal G friend H neighbor J enemy Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 7 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: VOCABULARY Lesson 2: Vocabulary Skills Directions: Read each item. Choose the answer that means the same or about the same as the underlined word. Fill in the circle for the correct answer. Examples A. A diminutive woman A tiny B industrious C slow D energetic B. It was an ambush. Ambush means -- F a courageous fight G a surprise attack H a change in plans J a flowering plant If a question is too difficult, skip it and come back to it later. Practice 1. Prolong the agony A stretch B shorten C stop D postpone 5. Her bias was plain to see. Bias means -- A point of view B loss C wisdom D slip 2. Scour the tub F preserve G fill H scrub J lug 6. The boy had a hunch. A hunch is a -- F feeling G bad attitude H hump J cramp 3. Unruly behavior A ridiculous B obedient C calm D willful 4. Concealed the evidence F avoided G revealed H hidden J examined Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 7. 8. 8 The professor rambled. Rambled means -- A to get lost B babbled C argued D stopped The twins mustered their courage. Mustered means -- F lost G faked H proclaimed J gathered 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: VOCABULARY Lesson 3: Antonyms Directions: Read each item. Choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word. Fill in the circle for the correct answer. Examples A. willing to leave A able B eager C reluctant D allowed B. simple room F ornate G empty H full J unusual Practice If you are not sure which answer is correct, take your best guess. Eliminate answers that mean the same thing as the underlined word. 1. dissimilar answers A identical B strange C unusual D unlike 2. The play commenced. F concluded G began H continued J failed 3. benign host A kind B spiteful C young D gracious 4. opened gingerly F carefully G carelessly H swiftly J gradually 5. absurd situation A ridiculous B horrible C funny D sensible 6. hoist the sails F lift G lower H display J mend 7. vacant room A clean B ancient C empty D inhabited 8. motivated worker F energized G uninspired H roused J new Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 9 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: VOCABULARY Lesson 4: Multi-Meaning Words Directions: Read the directions carefully. For items A, 1, and 2, choose the correct answer. For items B, 3, and 4, choose the word that fits in both sentences. Examples A. Because of her fever, she felt faint. In which sentence does the word faint mean the same thing as in the sentence above? A Her dress was a faint pink. B When he saw the blood, he felt faint. C The writing on the yellowing paper was very faint. D Her voice was so faint I could barely hear it. B. Did someone __________ the cookies? Leather is the __________ of an animal. F eat G hide H skin J bake Practice Use the meaning of the sentences to find the right answer. Check your answer again before you fill in the circle. 1. Will you brush my hair? In which sentence does the word brush mean the same thing as in the sentence above? A She bought a new brush. B After the storm, the yard was littered with brush. C I need to brush the dog. D She felt the kitten brush against her leg. 2. He plans to store the corn in his barn. In which sentence does the word store mean the same thing as in the sentence above? F She went to the grocery store. G My dad will store the lawn mower in the shed. H The owner will store his shelves with merchandise. J My favorite store is in the mall. 3. The __________ piece goes here. The first __________ of the tournament is over. A square B part C round D circular 4. The second __________ of our encyclopedia set is missing. Please turn down the __________ on your stereo. F sound G volume H book J dial Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 10 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: VOCABULARY Lesson 5: Words in Context Directions: Read the paragraph. Find the word that fits best in each numbered blank. Fill in the circle for the correct answer. Examples Ashley was _________ (A) when she won A. the honor of representing her school in the spelling bee. This annual event gave students the opportunity to represent their schools in a statewide competition. Ashley could hardly B. wait. The winner would be _________ (B) the state champion. A disappointed B indifferent C bothered D delighted F declared G invited H justified J deceived Practice If you aren't sure which answer is correct, substitute each answer in the blank. People who travel or cross the Amazon 3. and Orinoco Rivers of South America are careful never to _________ (1) a foot or hand from the side of their boat. For just below the surface of these mighty waters _________ (2) a small fish feared throughout the _________ 4. (3). That fish is the flesh-eating piranha. It has a nasty _________ (4) and an even nastier _________ (5). Although smaller fish make up most of its diet, the piranha will _________ (6) both humans and other animals. 5. 1. A lift B dangle C withdraw D brush 6. 2. F lurks G nests H plays J boasts A universe B town C continent D village F habit G friend H flavor J disposition A smile B brother C appetite D memory F befriend G bully H attack J analyze Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 11 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: VOCABULARY Lesson 6: Word Study Directions: Read each question. Fill in the circle for the correct answer. Examples A. Which of these words probably comes from the Spanish word chaparro meaning "evergreen oak"? A chapel B chaparral C chaplain D chapter B. Golden retrievers _________ children well. Which of these words would indicate that golden retrievers get along well with children? F reject G tolerate H display J manipulate Practice Stay with your first answer. It is more often right than it is wrong. 1. Eggs are to omelet as bread is to _________. A lunch B sandwich C wheat D cheese 2. Which of these words probably comes from the Greek gumnastes meaning "athletic trainer"? F gumption G gymnast H gumshoe J gusto 3. Carlos did not want to _________. Which word means "to interfere"? A interval B insult C intrude D surpass 4. The sailors _________ their water supplies. Which word means the sailors "refilled" their water supplies? F detected G allocated H participated J replenished For numbers 5 and 6, choose the answer that best defines the underlined part. 5. primer primeval A elementary B original C first D former 6. courier courser F running G ruling H coursing J turning Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 12 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: VOCABULARY Lesson 7: Affixes, Roots, and Word Relationships Directions: Choose the best answer for each question. Examples A. The root flex means "to bend." A flexible straw would be A broken. B crooked. C able to bend. D made of paper. B. Complete the analogy. microscope: lab :: _____: gym F class G exercise H weights J teacher Practice 1. The root lect means "speech." The meaning of dialect is A the dial on a machine. B the way people speak in a certain area. C the results of an election. D a way to tune in your favorite television station. 2. The root port means "to carry." Which word does not contain this root? F import G transportation H apart J portable 3. The prefix mis- means "bad" or "badly." The meaning of misery is A suffering. B something missing. C to be sorry. D a foggy day. 4. Complete the analogy. explanation: understanding :: ______ : compromise F argument G negotiation H opinion J stubbornness 5. The suffix -ship shows the condition or quality of its root word. The meaning of the word showmanship is A able to see well. B able to take good pictures. C able to paint well. D able to put on a good performance. 6. Complete the analogy. femur: skeletal :: heart: _______ F circulatory G artery H blood J circulation Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 13 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: VOCABULARY Lesson 8: Word Connotations and Figures of Speech Directions: Choose the best answer for each question. Examples A. The word cool has a positive connotation. Which related words have a negative connotation? A icy, bitter, arctic B refreshing, chilled, crisp C fresh, unspoiled, new D blazing, humid, sweltering B. After she won the prize, Maria was walking on clouds. This sentence means that F Maria was floating. G Maria was wearing soft shoes. H Maria was dreaming. J Maria was extremely happy. Practice 1. Which word fits best with bright, clever, and quick? A devious B calculating C smart D foolish 2. The word nurturing has a positive connotation. Which related word has a negative connotation? F caring G overprotective H attentive J encouraging 3. If the word aggressive has a negative connotation, which related word has a positive connotation? A ambitious B pushy C violent D obedient 4. The demonstration planted a seed in my mind. This means that F I avoided the demonstration. G I decided to plant a garden. H the demonstration gave me an idea. J the demonstration caused me to buy more seeds. 5. Even though Fatima wanted to save for a new bike, her pockets always seemed to have holes in them. This means that A Fatima didn't really want a new bike. B Fatima should sew up the holes in her pockets. C Fatima always lost her money. D Fatima always spent her money instead of saving it. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 14 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: VOCABULARY SAMPLE TEST Directions: For items E1 and 18, choose the word or words that mean the same or almost the same as the underlined word. For item E2, fill in the circle for the correct answer. Examples E1. possessed information A questioned B discovered C had D lost E2. Which of these words probably comes from the Greek word horama meaning "sight." F orangutan G panorama H amazing J amass 1. important data A computer B meeting C information D announcement 2. promptly returned F quickly G quietly H hesitantly J gallantly 3. emphatic reply A humorous B forceful C emotional D weak 4. huge commotion F noise G concert H disturbance J crowd 5. To urge someone is to -- A encourage B discourage C invite D conceal 6. To crouch is to -- F crawl G jump up H stoop J shrink 7. Gnarled means -- A grumpy B knotted C lifelike D smooth 8. If someone is bewildered, he is -- F enchanted G enlightened H confused J correct Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 15 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: VOCABULARY SAMPLE TEST (cont.) 9. Her description was precise. To be precise is to be -- A specific B inaccurate C imaginative D peculiar 10. Heather was chagrined. To be chagrined is to be -- F happy G embarrassed H angry J enthusiastic 11. The brothers had to fend for themselves. To fend is to -- A manage B discover C shop D reply 12. She had an airtight alibi. Alibi means -- F raft G excuse H opinion J claim 13. It was a clever device. Device means -- A gadget B announcement C trap D development For numbers 1419, choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word. 14. a ship adrift F sinking G floating H anchored J lost 15. rouse someone A awaken B anger C soothe D enliven 16. good chum F quality G deed H friend J stranger 17. acute pain A intense B sharp C intermittent D dull 18. eat with relish F enjoyment G disgust H zest J pleasure 19. outlandish clothing A outrageous B peculiar C ordinary D ridiculous Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 16 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: VOCABULARY SAMPLE TEST (cont.) For numbers 2023, choose the word that correctly completes both sentences. 20. Please hand me a _________. She needed a _________ transplant. F kidney G hand H tissue J hammer 21. That was _________. There were an _________ number of players. A strange B odd C quick D outside 22. The stars _________ at night. You _________to be ill. F seem G pretend H appear J shine 24. I don't recognize your accent. In which sentence does the word accent mean the same thing as in the sentence above? F Place the accent above the second syllable. G You forgot to include the accent mark. H She has a southern accent. J There is an accent on reading programs. 25. The directions were very complex. In which sentence does the word complex mean the same thing as in the sentence above? A Alicia had a spider complex. B This map is too complex for me. C What's a complex carbohydrate? D They lived in an apartment complex. For numbers 26 and 27, choose the answer that best defines the underlined part. 23. What's all that _________? He hit the ball with his _________. A noise B bat C commotion D racket 26. manual manuscript F hand G write H dictate J instead of 27. mistreat mispronounce A almost B badly C not D opposite of Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 17 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: VOCABULARY SAMPLE TEST (cont.) 28. Which of these words probably comes from the Old French word aaisier meaning "to put at ease"? F simple G easy H aisle J alas 29. Which of these words probably comes from the Latin word ferox meaning "fierce"? A ferret B ferment C ferocious D fervor 30. The design was very _________. Which of these words means "elaborate"? F intrepid G serviceable H intricate J exclusive 31. They gave _________ to the officer. Which of these words means "to give honor to" the officer? A homage B flourish C ballast D image Read the paragraph. Choose the word below the paragraph that fits best in each numbered blank. Laughter is good medicine. Scientists believe that laughter _________ (32) the heart and lungs. Laughter burns calories and may help _________ (33) blood pressure. It also _________ (34) stress and tension. If you are _________ (35) about an upcoming test, laughter can help you relax. 32. F heals G stresses H weakens J strengthens 33. A raise B lower C eliminate D elongate 34. F relieves G increases H revives J releases 35. A excited B enthusiastic C nervous D knowledgeable Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 18 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 9: Main Idea Directions: Read the passage. Choose the best answer to each question. Fill in the circle for the answer of your choice. Example The experts are not always right. They advised the big mining companies to pass up the Cripple Creek region. They claimed that no gold could be found there. It was left up to local prospectors to uncover the incredible wealth of Cripple Creek. More than $400 million worth of ore was found in this area that experts ignored. A. What is the paragraph mainly about? A what experts thought about Cripple Creek B when gold was found at Cripple Creek C how much the ore was worth D how big mining companies operate If a question sounds confusing, try to restate it in simpler terms. Be sure you understand the question before you choose an answer. Practice The practice of wearing rings is a very ancient one. Throughout history, people in many lands have decorated their bodies by wearing rings on their fingers, ears, lips, necks, noses, ankles, and wrists. In some cultures, a married woman wore a ring on the big toe of her left foot; a man might have put rings on his second and third toes. Today, the practice of wearing rings in some cases includes multiple facial rings, as well as rings in many other areas of the body. 1. What is the paragraph mainly about? A why some people wore rings on their toes B what kinds of rings were the most popular C when the practice of wearing rings began D how people throughout history have worn rings 2. Which title best summarizes this passage? F Rings Worn Today G Rings Throughout the Ages H Rings in Unusual Places J Rings Are Fun Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 19 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 10: Recalling Details Directions: Read the passage. Choose the best answer to each question. Fill in the circle for the answer of your choice. Example The frankfurter, named for the city of Frankfurt, Germany, is easily the most popular sausage in the world. Frankfurters, popularly known as "hot dogs," are sold almost everywhere in the United States. They are consumed in great quantities at sporting events and amusement parks. People from other countries often associate hot dogs with the American way of life. A. Where are huge numbers of hot dogs eaten? A in Frankfurt, Germany B in other countries C at sporting events D in stores Practice Look for key words in the question, and then find the same or similar words in the passage. This will help you locate the correct answer. Around the year 370 B.C., the Greek philosopher Plato wrote about a huge continent that once existed in the Atlantic Ocean. Plato called the continent Atlantis and stated that it was approximately the size of Europe. Atlantis was supposedly the home of a mighty nation with powerful armies that had subdued parts of Europe and North Africa. Plato's account of Atlantis came from his research of the records of an earlier Athenian ruler named Solon. Solon was supposed to have visited Egypt several hundred years before, and it was there that he heard about Atlantis. Atlantis was said to have beautiful cities with advanced technologies. The climate was so ideal that two growing seasons were possible. The land teemed with herbs, fruits, and other plants and was the habitat of many animals. Life was good until, according to Plato, the citizens of Atlantis became greedy and incurred the wrath of the gods. Then great earthquakes and floods that continued nonstop for a day and night caused the continent to sink into the ocean. 1. Who was Plato? A a citizen of Atlantis B a philosopher C a ruler D a warrior 2. Where did Plato believe the continent of Atlantis was located? F near Egypt G in the Pacific Ocean H in the Atlantic Ocean J in the North Sea Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 20 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 11: Story Elements Directions: Read the passage. Choose the best answer to each question. Fill in the circle for the answer of your choice. Example The space taxi's engine hummed. Nathan's teeth chattered. Little wells of moisture beaded up on his forehead and palms. I can't fly, he thought. Mars is just around the corner, but it's still too far to be stuck in this taxi. Nathan knew that his uncle was waiting for him, waiting for help with his hydroponic farm. At first, that didn't matter. In his mind, Nathan saw himself leaping out of his seat and bolting toward the door. But then he thought of his uncle. Nathan knew that if he did not help his uncle, the crops he had worked so hard to nurture and grow would not be ready for the Mars 3 season. He took a deep breath and settled back for the remainder of the flight. He couldn't wait to see the look on his uncle's face when he stepped off the taxi. A. What is the setting of this story? A Earth B a space farm C a space taxi D unknown Practice Read the passage quickly for clues to the setting and problem. "What do you wanna play?" Will asked as he shoved a bite of pancake into his mouth. "Scramble. We are Scramble maniacs at this house," said Scott. Will poured more orange juice into his glass. "How about that game where you ask dumb questions about stuff everyone always forgets?" "Trivial Questions," said Scott. "Yeah, that's it." "Can you name the seven dwarfs?" asked Eric. "Snoopy, Sneezy, Dopey," said Scott. "Nah, Snoopy's a dog," said Eric. "Let's do something else," Will chimed in as he cut his pancake in half. "Let's play Scramble," said Scott. "That's too much like school. Let's play football," said Eric. "It's too cold out," said Scott. "Let's dig out your connector sets. I haven't played with those for years," Eric said as he pushed his chair back and stood. "Yeah," said Scott and Will as they jumped from their seats. 1. What is the setting for this story? A Scott's bedroom B Scott's living room C Scott's kitchen D Scott's basement 2. What is the problem in this story? F The boys cannot remember the names of the seven dwarfs. G The boys cannot decide what they want to do. H The boys do not want to play Scramble. J It's too cold to play football. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 21 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 12: Drawing Conclusions Directions: Read the passage. Choose the best answer to each question. Fill in the circle for the answer of your choice. Example English women once thought they looked best with wigs that rose two or even three feet above their heads. It certainly made them look taller. Wool, cotton, and goats' hair were used to give the hairpieces the desired height. The finest high-piled wigs were often decorated with imitation fruit, model ships, horses, and figurines. A. From the story you cannot tell -- A the color of the wigs B the height of the wigs C what the wigs were made of D how wigs were decorated Practice Skim the passage so you have an understanding of what it is about. Then skim the questions. Answer the easiest questions first, then look back at the passage to find the answers. I'll admit the list is long. I broke Mom's 1. What is the main problem in the favorite blue vase playing baseball in the story? house. It was a home run, but that didn't count much with Mom. I broke the back window. I A The narrator drinks red pop in the living room. didn't think I could break a window by shoving my hip against a door. It must have been bad B The narrator breaks and destroys things. glass. I ruined the living room carpet by leaving a red spot the size of a basketball. I know the rule--no drinking in the living room--but I wasn't really drinking. I didn't even get a sip before I dropped the glass. I guess "Trouble" is my middle name. At least that's what Mom says. So you won't be surprised when I tell you I'm in trouble once again. C The narrator disobeys the rules. D The narrator is in trouble again. 2. What do you think happens next in the story? F The narrator gets a paper route to pay for all the damages. G The narrator apologizes for ruining the carpet. H The narrator tells about the latest trouble he caused. J The narrator asks for a new middle name. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 22 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 12: Drawing Conclusions (cont.) Directions: Read the passage. Choose the best answer to each question. Fill in the circle for the answer of your choice. Example By actually fishing for and catching other fish, the anglerfish grows to be almost four feet long. It lies quietly in mud at the bottom of the water. Three wormlike "fingers" on the top of its head attract other fish. When the fish come close, the anglerfish gets its meal. If fishing is slow, the anglerfish may rise to the surface and swallow ducks, loons, or even geese. B. From this passage, what can you conclude about anglerfish? F Anglerfish prefer fish to other animals. G They have worms growing out of their heads. H Birds often eat anglerfish. J They always remain at the bottom of the water. Skip crossed only one set of fingers when he made a wish. He avoided black cats and never stepped on cracks in the sidewalk. He thought he was a perfect candidate to win something, anything. Skip knew that winning took more than avoiding cracks and black cats. That's why he tried out for the track team. Skip wanted to hear the words, "You are the winner!" He imagined hearing his name announced over the loud speaker. However, Skip didn't work very hard at practice and didn't make the team. Skip spent his free time kicking stones down the street. He pretended he was an NFL kicker in a championship game. The score was always 00, and his kick would cinch the title. In his imagination, he always scored. Skip believed he would be a football star when he grew up. He decided it didn't matter that he hadn't made the track team. He would play football when he got to high school. He was such a great kicker; he would easily make the team. He might even play in college, he thought. He really wanted to be a winner. 3. Which sentence best summarizes this story? A Skip was very superstitious. B Skip really wanted to be a winner. C Skip had a vivid imagination. D Track was not the right sport for Skip. 4. Which sentence best describes what Skip will need to do to be a winner? F Skip will need to stop being so superstitious. G Skip will need to work hard to succeed. H Skip will need to find someone to coach him. J Skip will need to stop kicking stones. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 23 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 13: Fact and Opinion & Cause and Effect Directions: Read the passage. Choose the best answer to each question. Fill in the circle for the answer of your choice. Example The shellfish shrimp is a popular food. Shrimp are found in both fresh and salt water. Most shrimp have five pairs of thin front legs and five pairs of back legs. The front legs are used for walking and the back legs for swimming. Unlike most animals, if a shrimp damages or loses a leg, it can grow a new one. A. Which sentence below is an opinion, not a fact? A Shrimp can grow new legs. B Shrimp live in fresh and salt water. C Shrimp prefer to walk, not swim. D Shrimp have five pairs of front legs. Skim the passage for facts. Remember: Facts can be proven. Practice Jessica and Suzanne were friends and neighbors. They loved to solve mysteries so much that they began their own club, the Mystery Solvers Club. One Saturday p.m., the day of their weekly meeting, Suzanne went to her room at 2:00 to get her journal. It was missing! The journal contained all the information and all the notes from each of the club's meetings and cases. Suzanne ran to the meeting place in Jessica's backyard. Suzanne exclaimed, "My journal is missing! You must help me find it." The club members were concerned. They needed the club notes to solve a mystery from the week before. Jessica said, "Tell us all you know." Suzanne replied, "I keep the journal in the drawer of my bedside table. Last night I was writing in it while I ate a sandwich. I don't remember much else except that I was very tired. I didn't think about my journal again until just now. It wasn't in my drawer where I keep it." 1. Which sentence below is not a fact? A The club met on Saturday. B Jessica and Suzanne were friends. C Suzanne went to her room at 2:00 to get the journal. D Someone took Suzanne's journal. 2. Because Suzanne has lost her journal, what will the club members probably do next? F The club will buy a new journal. G They will search for the missing journal. H They will move on to the next mystery. J Suzanne and Jessica will no longer be friends. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 24 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 14: Fiction Directions: Read the passage. Choose the best answer to each question. Fill in the circle for the answer of your choice. Example Excited, the guinea pig squealed with delight when the girl entered the room. Surely the girl would give her a special treat. Instead, the girl threw herself down on the bed. "It's not fair," the girl said. Disappointed, the guinea pig closed her eyes and went back to sleep. A. What title best summarizes this story? A Squeals of Delight B A Guinea Pig's Perspective C The Sad Girl D A Special Treat Skim the passage so you have an understanding of what it is about. Then skim the questions. Answer the easiest questions first, and then look back to the passage to find the answers. Practice "You said there was a river near here. Why don't we go swimming?" suggested Mara, wiping the sweat off her brow. "Oh, you wouldn't want to swim in that river!" said Eva. "Why not?" Mara asked. "I'm a strong swimmer. Even if the river's deep or the current's fast, it won't bother me." "It's not that the river is deep or fast," said Eva. "If you like swimming with tires, broken bottles, and rusty cans, you can swim there." "Well," said Mara, "I don't think I want to swim that badly. Unless--isn't there a public pool in town?" 1. Why did Mara probably want to go swimming? A It was a warm day. B Mara felt daring. C The girls were bored. D It was raining out. 2. What will the girls most likely do next? F visit a friend G go swimming in a pool H swim in the river J go back to Eva's house Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 25 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 15: Fiction Directions: Read the passage. Choose the best answer to each question. Fill in the circle for the answer of your choice. Example "We're out of eggs, Sis," Willis complained. "We can't make supper." "I was afraid we might be," said Sis. "On cold days like today, Mom usually stops at Phil's Diner on her way home from work for a cup of hot coffee. Let's call the diner and leave a message for her." Sis dialed the diner. An hour later, Mom came home with a bag of groceries but no eggs. A. What can we conclude from the last paragraph? A Mom decided not to buy eggs. B Mom went shopping instead of stopping at the diner. C Willis discovered eggs in the back of the refrigerator. D Mom had a dozen eggs in her bag of groceries. Practice Skim the passage so you have an understanding of what it is about. Then skim the questions. Answer the easiest questions first, and then look back to the passage to find the answers. The Special Gift T.J. was poised to take a bite of his birthday cake when his mother said, "Not so fast, Mister. I think you have one more present coming." "Really? What is it?" T.J. asked. His father rose from his seat and walked around to T.J.'s chair. "Son, I have been waiting for this day to give you a very special gift. My father gave it to me when I was about your age, and it has been one of my most valued possessions. Now I want to give it to you." He then placed an old, dusty shoebox tied with string in front of T.J. "This is my stamp collection, Son," his father began. "Your grandfather and I worked on it together. Now I want you to have it. I'll teach you about the different stamps and how to preserve them. We can go to the post office tomorrow after school, and you can pick out one of the new stamp sets to add to your collection." T.J. tried to be excited about his gift, but he didn't understand what was so great about a box of old stamps. "Thanks, Dad," he said with a forced smile. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 26 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 15: Fiction (cont.) Then he noticed that Felicia had taken the box and was looking in each of the envelopes inside. "Look at this one!" she exclaimed. "It's from the year I was born. Hey, T.J., here's one from the year you were born, too!" "That's right," said T.J.'s grandfather. "There are even stamps from my birthday!" T.J. began to understand why the box was so important to his father and grandfather. He moved close to Felicia so that he could see the stamps better. Twenty minutes later, he didn't even notice that his ice cream was melted all over his cake. 1. What is the main idea of this story? 4. Which of these sentences is an A Good manners are best. opinion? B T.J. received a very special gift. C Stamps are valuable. D It's the thought that counts. 2. When Felicia discovers the stamps from the years she and T.J. were born, what does T.J. begin to understand? F He and Felicia are about the same age. G Some of the stamps are older than he is. F The stamp collection was very special to T.J.'s dad. G At first, T.J. did not understand why the gift was so special. H Collecting stamps is boring. J Some of the stamps were very old. 5. Who is the main character in this story? A Grandfather H The stamps are very meaningful. B T.J. J He was born after the collection C Father was begun. D Felicia 3. Why didn't T.J. notice that his ice cream was melting? A He was no longer hungry. B He was interested in the stamps. C He did not like chocolate ice cream. D He had already left the table. 6. In the sentence, "I'll teach you about the different stamps and how to preserve them," the word preserve probably means -- F to keep in good condition G to store H to sell to make money J to keep from decay Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 27 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 16: Fiction Directions: Read the passage. Choose the best answer to each question. Fill in the circle for the answer of your choice. Example The sun beamed down on the sweltering city streets. Carl and Evan moped along, sweating. "We've got to beat this heat," groaned Carl. "Let's take the subway to the beach," suggested Evan. "Neither of us has enough money for the fare," said Carl. "And we certainly can't afford an air-conditioned movie." "I know," cried Evan, "let's go to Andrew's." "Great idea," responded Carl. "He has airconditioning and a pool!" A. What is the setting for this story? A a country road B Carl's apartment C a city street D a small town Practice Skim the passage so you have an understanding of what it is about. Then skim the questions. Answer the easiest questions first, and then look back to the passage to find the answers. Cyber Love Alex sat next to the girl of his dreams every day in science, math, and computer applications. Every day CeCe smiled at Alex with her pretty, silver smile. Like Alex, she too wore braces. She wrote notes to him during class and laughed at all his jokes. Alex thought she liked him, but he was too shy to ask. He worried that the year would pass without ever learning for certain. When Valentine's Day approached, Alex thought he had a chance. He would send her a special valentine. Unfortunately, he had no money. He was desperate, so desperate that he broke down and talked to his dad. When Alex's dad said, "Try cyberspace," Alex was confused. He wondered how the Internet could help him. But when he visited the Free Virtual Valentine Web site, he knew his problem was solved. He chose a musical valentine and e-mailed it to CeCe at school. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 28 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 16: Fiction (cont.) On Valentine's Day, Alex waited patiently for CeCe to open her e-mail. He tried to look busy as he watched her out of the corner of his eye. CeCe whispered, "You sent me a message," as she clicked on the link to Alex's valentine. Then she turned to Alex and said, "You're great." I'm great, Alex thought to himself. She likes me. If only I'd discovered cyberspace a long time ago. 1. Which sentence best summarizes the main idea of this story? 4. Why didn't Alex ask CeCe if she liked him? A Alex liked school. B Alex was very shy. C Alex wanted to know if CeCe liked him. D Cyberspace is a great way to show your love. F He didn't think to ask. G He was too shy. H He didn't like girls. J The year went by too quickly. 5. What is the climax of this story? 2. Which detail from the story does not show that CeCe liked Alex? F She smiled at him. G She laughed at his jokes. H She sent him notes. J She and Alex both wore braces. A Alex waits to see CeCe's response to his valentine. B CeCe tells Alex that he is great. C Alex talks to his dad. D CeCe laughs at his jokes. 6. What is the purpose of this story? 3. What can we conclude about CeCe from the first paragraph? A She had a good sense of humor. B She was intelligent. C She liked Alex. D She liked Alex's braces. F To illustrate how to combat shyness with girls G To explain how Alex discovered that CeCe liked him H To illustrate how to send a valentine through cyberspace J To illustrate that it pays to ask parents for advice Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 29 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 17: Reading Literature Directions: Read the story. Choose the best answers to the questions that follow. It's Not My Fault Almost every day, I eat lunch with Heather. Tracy is my friend, too, but she usually eats with Jordan. Every now and then, I eat lunch at their table, but not today. Tracy was angry at me. I needed Heather's advice. "Tracy says I'm a liar," I said as I took a bite of my sandwich. "About what?" Heather asked. "It doesn't matter. I'm honest, right?" "Honest about what?" Heather sipped her milk. "Honest. You know, trustworthy, direct, truthful," I smiled. Heather hesitated and then nodded. "Yeah, except the time you lied to your parents about your grades. And then the time you . . ." "Grades don't count, and going shopping with Tracy doesn't count, either." "Shopping with Tracy?" Heather looked confused. "It's not my fault Tracy didn't want you to come. I didn't want to hurt your feelings. So, she told me to tell you I was sick." "So you lied to me," Heather accused, raising her voice. "I didn't lie. Tracy made up the lie." "Don't blame Tracy because you lied to me," Heather said as she ripped the wrapping off her brownie. "It's not my fault. You're way too sensitive," I said, gulping my milk. "Maddie, the point is simple. You lie to your friends and then blame them for your mistakes. So, no, you're not really honest." I could see that Heather was still hurt about Tracy. She didn't understand my problem. "I gotta go," I said. "See you tomorrow." 1. The theme of this story is A a friend doesn't care if you tell an occasional lie. B no matter how you explain it, lying is lying. C some lies don't count. D it's okay to lie to keep from hurting someone's feelings. 2. The title of this story is It's Not My Fault because F Maddie is not at fault. G Maddie thinks she is not at fault. H Heather is confused. J Tracy is angry. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 30 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 17: Reading Literature (cont.) 3. Which is a good summary of this 7. Which sentence shows that Maddie story? has not changed her mind about A Maddie learns that lying is wrong and apologizes. lying? A "Tracy made up the lie." B Heather and Maddie agree that lying can sometimes be okay. B "I didn't want to hurt your feelings." C Maddie tries to convince Heather C "You're way too sensitive." that lying can be okay. D She didn't understand my D Maddie and Heather talk about problem. friendship at lunchtime. 8. From the conversation in this story, 4. When Maddie says, "Grades don't you learn that Maddie count," the reader knows that F Maddie doesn't care about grades. F would like to stop lying, but can't. G has her own rules about which lies are okay. G Maddie is an honest person. H Maddie doesn't understand that a lie is a lie. H uses lies to make friends. J should eat lunch with Tracy, not Heather. J Maddie never lies to friends. 9. At first, Maddie wants 5. When Maddie says, "You're way too sensitive," she is trying to A Heather to tell her that she's been dishonest. A give an excuse for lying. B remind Heather not to be so sensitive. C ask for forgiveness. B better grades so she doesn't have to lie to her parents. C advice from Heather about how to get along with Tracy. D show that she understands Heather's feelings. D to have a quiet lunch with her friend. 6. When Heather says, "You lie to your friends and then blame them for your mistakes," she is trying to F make excuses for Maddie. G show Maddie how angry she is. H let Maddie know that her friends are to blame. J help Maddie understand her problem with lying. 10. At the end of the story, the character with the best understanding about the problem of lying is F Maddie. G Jordan. H Heather. J Tracy. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 31 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 18: Nonfiction Directions: Read the passage. Choose the best answer to each question. Fill in the circle for the answer of your choice. Example The Trans-Canadian Highway is the first ocean-to-ocean highway in Canada and the longest paved road in the world. After twelve years of work, the 4,859-mile highway was completed in September 1962. This highway made it possible for a person to drive from coast to coast and remain within Canada for the entire trip. A. This paragraph tells mainly -- A about highways in Canada B why the Trans-Canadian Highway is helpful C when the Trans-Canadian Highway was built D the location of the longest road Practice Skim the passage so you have an understanding of what it is about. Then skim the questions. Answer the easiest questions first, and then look back to the passage to find the answer. Imagine this. You wake up to discover that 1. What is the best way to begin ice a fresh layer of glistening snow covers the biking? ground. After breakfast, you pull on your cold A Go out and buy a new bike. weather gear and hop on your bike. For some, this thought is unimaginable. For others, this B Don't put your bike away when it gets cold. activity, called ice biking, is an enjoyable form of recreation or even a way to commute to C Ride just a few minutes each day. work. Ice bikers race and even go on camping trips. D Watch the wind chill. 2. Which describes an activity enjoyed If you think ice biking sounds fun, it is easy by ice bikers? to get started. Ice bikers suggest that starting is just as easy as not putting your bike away when the weather grows cold. Just continue riding your bike. They suggest that you begin by riding your bike one day at a time. Plus, F commuting to work G camping H racing J All of the above don't be foolhardy. Dress appropriately and watch the wind chill. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 32 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 19: Nonfiction Directions: Read the passage. Choose the best answer to each question. Fill in the circle for the answer of your choice. Example The liver is the largest of the body's glands. It helps the body absorb food by producing a fluid that breaks down the food taken into the body. The liver clears the blood of many harmful products it can absorb. The liver also stores sugar for future use and makes sure that the heart does not become overloaded with blood. A. How many functions does the liver perform? A one B two C three D four Practice Skim the passage and questions. Look back to the passage if you are unsure of the answers. The Ship of the Desert Nomads who crisscross the Sahara Desert of North Africa rely on a most unique animal for transportation--the dromedary, or one-humped camel. Because it is indispensable to desert travel, the dromedary is sometimes called the "ship of the desert." Several factors make the dromedary suitable for long desert trips. It can go for long periods without nourishment. The hump on a camel's back serves as its food reserve. When it has little to eat, it converts the fat from its hump into energy. The camel's hump can weigh up to 80 pounds or more. When the animal has to rely on its reservoir of fat, the hump becomes much smaller. Thus, it is easy to recognize a well-fed camel by the size of its hump. Many people believe that camels store water in their humps. This is not true. Their ability to go for days without drinking is due to other factors. First, camels are able to drink large quantities of water at one time. Some have been known to gulp 53 gallons in one day. Second, the camel sweats very little and can tolerate greater body temperatures. Consequently, it retains most of the water it drinks and can travel several hundred miles before replenishing its supply. Other physical characteristics enable the camel to endure harsh desert conditions. It can completely close its nostrils, thus protecting it from the stinging effects of sandstorms. Its eyes are shielded from sand and sun by overhanging lids and long lashes, and its broad, padded feet keep it from sinking into the soft sand. No other animal is better equipped for life in the desert than the camel. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 33 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 19: Nonfiction (cont.) 1. What is the main idea expressed in this story? A The dromedary is the ideal animal for desert life. B The camel's hump serves as its food reservoir. C The dromedary is called the "ship of the desert." 4. Which of these statements is a fact? F Nomads prefer camels to all other pack animals. G The Bactrian camel is the best camel for desert travel. H A camel's broad, padded feet protect it from sinking in soft sand. D Camels do not store water in their humps. J Camels enjoy hot weather. 5. Which additional detail would support 2. Which characteristic does not help the the title of this story? camel to survive in the desert? A Nomads use camel's hair to F A camel can drink up to 53 weave cloth to make tents. gallons of water in one day. B Camels are strong animals G A camel can close its nostrils. capable of carrying loads up to a H A camel sweats very little. thousand pounds. J A camel is indispensable to desert travel. C Camel's milk and meat are often part of the nomad's diet. D Camels can be stubborn. 3. What cannot be concluded from reading this passage? A A camel can survive a long time without eating. B A dromedary camel is easier to ride than a Bactrian camel. C Camels have many features that equip them for cold weather. 6. What is the author's purpose for this passage? F to entertain G to inform H to persuade J to sell a product D Both B and C Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 34 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 20: Nonfiction Directions: Read the passage. Choose the best answer to each question. Fill in the circle for the answer of your choice. Example Though Americans take pride in the accomplishments of the pony express, few people know of an earlier and equally remarkable postal service. Eight hundred years before the pony express operated, messages traveled 150 miles a day without the aid of a horse. Incan runners were spaced about three miles apart over a stone road that stretched 5,000 miles. These relay runners were the "express mail" carriers of their time. A. The best nickname for these Incan messengers would be -- A the pony express B the Incan express C the horseless carriage D the horseless express Practice Skim the passage and questions. Look back to the passage if you are unsure of the answers. The Man Behind the Faces If you have never heard of Gutzon Borglum, you are not alone. Even though he was the sculptor responsible for the carvings on Mount Rushmore, many people do not know him by name. Gutzon Borglum was born in Idaho in 1867 to Danish parents. He became interested in art early in life. He spent time studying in Paris then returned home to concentrate on sculpture. At the beginning of his career, Gutzon created many large sculptures, some of which are quite famous. He also worked on the early stages of the carving of General Robert E. Lee at Stone Mountain, Virginia. Gutzon was patriotic and outspoken. He lived during a time in American history called "the Colossal Age." This meant that big things were happening. For this reason, Gutzon Borglum became known as an artist who did things on a grand scale. Borglum wanted to create a large monument to four American Presidents who brought our country into the modern age. He located Mount Rushmore, a 5,725-foot granite mountain Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 35 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 20: Nonfiction (cont.) in South Dakota and began his sculptures in 1927. Working on one at a time, Gutzon and his team carved the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt into the mountainside. Gutzon died in 1941, but his son, Lincoln, continued the work on Mount Rushmore. Today Mount Rushmore is one of the most-visited national monuments. 1. What is this article mainly about? 4. Which of these statements about A the beginning of "the Colossal Age" Mount Rushmore is true according to information in the article? B Gutzon Borglum's life C Borglum's great work, Mount Rushmore F Mount Rushmore is located in North Dakota. G It is located in South Dakota. D art on a grand scale 2. According to the passage, Gutzon Borglum did things on a grand scale. What does doing something "on a H It is more famous than Stone Mountain. J It is the largest mountain in the country. grand scale" probably mean? 5. What detail does not support the idea F creating things with intricate of Gutzon as an artist? designs A Gutzon went to Paris to study G making things that are very large art. and impressive B He became interested in art H doing things well and with great early in his life. care C Gutzon was patriotic and J doing things that take artistic outspoken. talent D He created many large 3. Based on your answer for number 2, sculptures. which of the following would you consider to be done on a grand scale? A a painting as tall as a house B a painting of a large, royal family C a drawing of the tallest building in the world D a life-size sculpture of a man Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 36 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 21: Reading Informational Text Directions: Read the texts. Choose the best answers to the questions that follow. from South! by Sir Ernest Shackleton Monday, October 25 . . . Almost like a living creature, she resisted the forces that would crush her; but it was a one-sided battle. Millions of tons of ice pressed inexorably upon the little ship that had dared the challenge of the Antarctic. The Endurance was now leaking badly, and at 9 p.m. I gave the order to lower boats, gear, provisions, and sledges to the floe, and move them to the flat ice a little way from the ship. The working of the ice closed the leaks slightly at midnight, but all hands were pumping all night. A strange occurrence was the sudden appearance of eight emperor penguins from a crack 100 yds. away at the moment when the pressure upon the ship was at its climax. They walked a little way towards us, halted, and after a few ordinary calls proceeded to utter weird cries that sounded like a dirge for the ship. None of us had ever before heard the emperors utter any other than the most simple calls or cries, and the effect of this concerted effort was almost startling. . . . After long months of ceaseless anxiety and strain, after times when hope beat high and times when the outlook was black indeed, the end of the Endurance has come. But though we have been compelled to abandon the ship, which is crushed beyond all hope of ever being righted, we are alive and well, and we have stores and equipment for the task that lies before us. The task is to reach land with all the members of the Expedition. It is hard to write what I feel. To a sailor his ship is more than a floating home, and in the Endurance I had centered ambitions, hopes, and desires. Now, straining and groaning, her timbers cracking and her wounds gaping, she is slowly giving up her sentient life at the very outset of her career. Shackleton's Trans-Antarctica Expedition, 19141917 Sir Ernest Shackleton set out to cross Antarctica from coast to coast via the South Pole. During the first six months of the voyage, Endurance battled through 1,000 miles of sea ice and was only 100 miles from her destination when the ice closed in. Pack ice froze around the ship, leaving her, as the ship's storekeeper wrote, "like an almond in a piece of toffee." Pressure from the ice began to squeeze and break up the ship. Finally, the crew was forced to abandon ship. The weary men traveled on foot over ice floes for hundreds of miles. They reached safety on Elephant Island 497 days after they had last set foot on land. Shackleton's leadership was credited for the men's survival. One writer compared the greatest Antarctic explorers like this: "Scott for scientific method, Amundsen for speed and efficiency, but when disaster strikes and all hope is gone, get down on your knees and pray for Shackleton." Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 37 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 21: Reading Informational Text (cont.) 1. Which excerpt lets the reader know the crew has not given up hope? A Millions of tons of ice pressed inexorably upon the little ship . . . B the sudden appearance of eight emperor penguins . . . C we have stores and equipment for the task that lies before us . . . D To a sailor his ship is more than a floating home, . . . 2. The theme of South! is F Antarctica cannot be explored. G penguins know when something is wrong. H never give up. J Shackleton loses his ship. 3. What time period passed from when the crew last set foot on land to when they finally reached Elephant Island? A one year, two months, and twelve days B about eight months C about two years D about one year and four months 4. When Shackleton writes, Now, straining and groaning, her timbers cracking and her wounds gaping, the reader knows that F the Endurance will sail home. G the Endurance is an old ship. H the Endurance is being compared to a dying human. J the Endurance is stronger than the ice. 5. By reading she resisted the forces that would crush her; but it was a onesided battle, the reader learns that A Shackleton wants to help the ship fight. B Shackleton knows the ship is fighting a losing battle. C the ship is heading out to sea. D the ice will probably not crush the ship. 6. The author of the second text shows that Shackleton F was foolish. G was not a good leader. H was more interested in his ship than in his crew. J was a great leader under very bad conditions. 7. What is the value of reading the second text about Shackleton? A It helps the reader understand what happened from a more objective point of view. B It explains that all early Antarctic expeditions were failures. C It shows that the Endurance fought a losing battle right from the beginning. D It explains that Shackleton's men did not like walking on ice floes. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 38 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION SAMPLE TEST Directions: Read the passage. Choose the best answer to each question. Fill in the circle for the answer of your choice. Example Penny arrived early at the Johnson's because it was her first time to sit for their little girl, Lori. Lori looked at Penny. Lori was very petite. Her blond hair was pulled back into two ponytails, and her bright smile made even her freckles sparkle. Lori asked Penny to play dolls with her. E1. What can we know about Lori from reading the paragraph above? A Lori is an intelligent little girl. B Lori is a pretty little girl. C Lori is a little girl with a bright smile. D Penny will have no problems babysitting Lori. By Saturday Noon Saturday noon is one of those special times in our house. When I say special, I don't mean good special. By Saturday noon, my sisters and I need to have our bedrooms pristine. When Dad inspects our rooms, he is like an army sergeant doing the white-glove test. If anything is out of place, if any clothes are left on the floor, and if your dresser isn't cleaned off and shiny, you don't get to go anywhere that day. That isn't hard for Margaret. She's a neat freak. But Chelsea and I are normal, which is the problem--two normal sisters sharing a bedroom. On Monday, we start our separate piles: dirty clothes, wrinkled clothes, clothes we decided not to wear but forgot to hang up. By Wednesday, it's hard to find the floor. By Friday, the tops of the dressers are loaded. Plus, Mom won't let us throw everything down the laundry chute. "Sort it," she says. Usually, we have enough time to get our clothes all folded and hung by noon, but last Saturday, Chelsea got sick. She spent the morning in the bathroom. I was left to clean the room alone. I had plans to shop with Jen. At 10:00, Jen decided she wanted to leave early. I was desperate, so I shoved everything under Chelsea's bed, dusted the dressers, plumped the pillows, and called Dad for a room check. Dad started his checklist. Everything was okay until Dad got to my closet. He turned and asked, "Where are all your clothes, Sara?" "Dirty," I confessed. Dad looked around until he spied the clothes under Chelsea's bed. "Dirty?" he asked. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 39 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION SAMPLE TEST (cont.) I winced. "I must have missed those." "Call Jen. You're not going shopping today," he said. By Saturday noon, I was sick right alongside Chelsea. Mom said, "It's a good thing you didn't go shopping." I figured it was just the opposite. If I had gone shopping, I would never have gotten sick. 1. The words in the title "Saturday Noon" are used three times in the story. Why is that time important to Sara? 4. Which of the following is not one of Sara's excuses for not getting her room clean? A Chelsea wanted to go shopping. B It was the deadline for having her room clean, which determined whether or not she could go out that day. C It was the time Sara had to have the laundry done. D It was when she got sick. 2. How is Margaret different from Sara and Chelsea? F She is older. G She is younger. H She is very neat. J She always goes out on Saturdays. 3. What does the word pristine mean in this story? A very clean B organized C packed D untidy F Sara's mom will not let her throw clothes down the laundry chute. G Chelsea got sick and couldn't help. H Jen wanted to leave early. J Her mom should clean her room. 5. What is this story's plot? A Sara can't wait to go shopping. B Sara knows she needs to have her room clean by Saturday noon, but blames everyone but herself for her room not being clean. C Sara allows her laundry to build up. D Sara's dad has unrealistic expectations for Sara. 6. Which title below best fits this story? F The Blame Game G Cleaning Is Not Normal H Shopping with Jen J Laundry Woes Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 40 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION SAMPLE TEST (cont.) Read the passage. Choose the best answer to each question. Fill in the circle for the answer of your choice. Example When a baby kangaroo is born, it is as big as your thumb. The baby, called a joey, cannot see, hear, walk, or jump. It crawls into the pouch on its mother's stomach and remains there about eight months. During that time, its body grows and develops more fully. E2. What is the main idea of this paragraph? F Newborn joeys are small and defenseless. G Newborn joeys are as small as your thumb. H A mother kangaroo has it easy. J Joeys are baby kangaroos. Maternal Fish Father In the warm and temperate waters of the world live two unusual fish: the sea horse and its relative, the pipefish. The sea horse, so-called because its head resembles a horse, is a small fish about two to eight inches long. It swims by moving the dorsal fin on its back. It is the only fish with a prehensile tail that it uses, like a monkey, to coil around and cling to seaweed. The pipefish is named for its long snout, which looks like a thin pipe. When its body is straight, the pipefish resembles a slender snake. Its body forms an S shape and is propelled by its rear fins. But it is not appearance that makes the sea horse and pipefish unique. It is their paternal roles. With both fish, the female's responsibility ends when she lays and deposits her eggs. From that point on, the male takes over and, in a manner of speaking, gives birth to the babies. Both the male sea horse and pipefish have pouchlike organs on their undersides in which the female deposits her eggs. Here the young fish stay and are nourished for either a few days or for several weeks, depending on the species. When the baby sea horses are ready to be born, the father sea horse attaches itself to a plant and actually goes through the pangs of childbirth. As the sea horse bends back and forth, the wall of its brood pouch contracts. With each spasm, a baby fish is introduced into the world of the sea. The birth of the baby pipefish is less dramatic. The father's pouch simply opens, and the offspring swim off on their own. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 41 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING: READING COMPREHENSION SAMPLE TEST (cont.) 7. What is the main idea of this passage? A The pipefish and the sea horse fathers are unusual because of the way their offspring are born. B Sea horses resemble horses but have tales like monkeys. C Female pipefish and sea horses are lazy. D Sea horses make good pets. 8. Which statement does not describe a sea horse? F The sea horse's head resembles a horse. G The sea horse's body is propelled by a rear fin. H The sea horse uses its snout to cling to seaweed. J The sea horse has a prehensile tail. 10. Which statement is an opinion? F Male sea horses and pipefish are very good fathers. G Sea horses are from two to eight inches long. H Sea horses move by the use of their dorsal fins. J The wall of the male sea horse's brood pouch contracts. 11. What is the author's purpose? A to compare and contrast two fish B to entertain C to persuade D to confuse 9. Which statement seems to say that the role of the pipefish is less difficult than that of the seahorse? A The baby pipefish swim off. B The father's pouch simply opens. C The pipefish's body is shaped like an S. D The pipefish has a long, thin snout. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 42 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Vocabulary Directions: For item E1, find the word that means the same or almost the same as the underlined word. For item E2, fill in the circle for the answer you think is correct. Then follow the directions for each part of this test. Examples E1. artificial diamond A fake B genuine C exquisite D authentic E2. Which of these words probably comes from the Latin word familiaris, which means "domestic"? F farmer G familiar H famous J domicile For numbers 113, find the word or words that mean the same or almost the same as the underlined word. 1. surprising outcome A relationship B appointment C result D announcement 2. hideous mask F lovely G funny H monstrous J false 3. audible sigh A heard B silent C austere D angry 4. desolate landscape F forested G barren H desirable J unnatural 5. To subside is to -- A continue B grow louder C cease D be intermittent 6. A cunning plan is -- F clever G unoriginal H original J detailed 7. A monotone speech is -- A exciting B lively C dull D hesitant 8. To assert is to -- F declare G argue H proceed J boast Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 43 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Vocabulary (cont.) 9. The old woman was very frail. Frail means -- A hardy B determined C delicate D forgetful 10. Daphne's excuse was legitimate. Legitimate means the same as -- F false G honest H faulty J incredible 11. Aaron Baron was very illustrious. Illustrious means -- A famous B infamous C intelligent D sickly For numbers 1419, choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word. 14. a gleeful response F joyous G gloomy H cheerful J reluctant 15. absurd situation A ridiculous B sensible C unbelievable D embarrassing 16. arid climate F dry G airy H fertile J barren 12. Juanita's complexion was wan. Wan means -- F tan G ashen H bright J swarthy 13. The crowd jostled Justin. Jostled means -- A ridiculed B honored C pushed D ignored 17. animated conversation A lively B dull C energetic D one-sided 18. sodden clothing F soaked G spongy H dry J filthy 19. essential ingredient A necessary B unnecessary C important D additional Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 44 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Vocabulary (cont.) For numbers 2023, choose the word that correctly completes both sentences. 24. Will the children spruce up their rooms? 20. He discovered an underground _________. Rachel read the _________ several times. F book G passage H civilization J letter 21. Michael's arm was in a _________. Chondra was part of the _________. A sleeve B crew C cast D mold 22. Akiko had a _________ in her brow. The farmer made a _________ with his plow. F furrow G wrinkle H trench J scar 23. Sara's hair was _________. Matthew's friend _________ at him. A scowled B wild C tangled D snarled In which sentence does the word spruce mean the same thing as in the sentence above? F They planted a spruce. G We used spruce to build our house. H The volunteers will spruce up the playground. J Maggie climbed up the spruce. 25. Andre bounced the ball. In which sentence does the word bounced mean the same thing as in the sentence above? A Kate bounced back after her surgery. B Mrs. Smith's check bounced. C The Ping-Pong ball bounced off the table. D The kangaroo bounced across the field. For numbers 26 and 27, choose the answer that best defines the underlined part. 26. prepare preoccupy F after G before H because of J over 27. patience obedience A state or condition of being B full of C having, tending to D without Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 45 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Vocabulary (cont.) 28. Which of these words probably comes from the Latin word gratia meaning "grace"? F grade G grasp H gracious J regret 29. Inhale is to exhale as tense is to -- A breathe B relax C nervous D gasp 30. Her favorite _________ was "Better safe than sorry." Which of these words means "saying"? F craving G bias H maxim J gild Read the paragraph. Choose the word below the paragraph that fits best in each numbered blank. In October 1985, a whale caused quite a _________ (32) near the _________ (33) of California. The whale, a _________ (34) so large that its home is the Pacific Ocean, swam under the Golden Gate Bridge and up the Sacramento River. After more than three weeks, the whale finally reversed its _________ (35) and headed back toward the ocean. 32. F collision G stir H boycott J meddle 33. A city B island C coast D coax 31. The man _________ an oak. Which of these words means "to cut down with an ax"? A hewed B heaved C haunch D sliced 34. F fish G amphibian H plebeian J creature 35. A bow B course C ballasts D opinion Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 46 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ DRISECAIDPILNINGEPPRRAACCTTICICEETTEESSTT Part 2: Reading Comprehension Directions: Read the passage. Choose the best answer to each question. Fill in the circle for the answer of your choice. Example Jade begged her father to let her get a cat, but he worried that she wouldn't take care of it. So Jade worked hard to show how responsible she was. She even took out the trash every week and did all her homework every day after she got home from school. When Jade's birthday came, she received a board game and some new clothes. Then, at the last minute, her father handed her a shoebox--something was squirming inside! E1. What do you think will happen next? A Jade will open the box to find a puppy. B Jade will open the box to discover a kitten. C Jade will open the box to find her little brother. D Jade will not open the box. Read this passage about a boy who discovers two coins. Then answer the questions on the next page. One Afternoon in March One afternoon in March, I found two silver dollars shining in a half-melted snow bank. I instantly thought of buried treasure. So I dug through the snow searching for more. All I ended up with were two really cold hands. I slipped the two coins in my pocket and went home colder but richer. The next morning, Megan and her little sister were searching the snow banks. Finders keepers was my first thought. I didn't need to get to the losers weepers part since Moira was already crying for real. "I dropped them right here," she said between tears. Her hands were red from digging in the snow. "Maybe they got shoved down the street by the snow plow. Let's try over there," Megan said optimistically. They'll never know was my second thought, as I walked past them toward Tyler's house. "Phil, have you seen two silver dollars?" Megan called. Moira looked up from the snow bank with hope bright in her eyes. "Coins?" Look innocent was my third thought. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 47 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING PRACTICE TEST Part 2: Reading Comprehension (cont.) "Yes, Moira dropped two silver dollars somewhere around here yesterday." "Yeah," said Moira, "they're big and heavy." She brushed her red hands off on her jacket and wiped the tears from her eyes. Her eyes were as red as her hands. Lie, I thought, but said, "As a matter of fact," I hesitated, "I dug two coins out of that snow bank yesterday. I wondered who might have lost them." Moira ran to me and gave me a bear hug. "Oh, thank you, thank you!" I couldn't help but smile. 1. What is the main idea of this story? A It is okay to lie if you think you will get away with it. B It is always better to be honest than rich. C "Finders keepers, losers weepers" is not a good saying to live by. D Both B and C apply. 4. Which statement below is a fact? F Phil thinks only of his own wants. G Moira cries a lot. H Moira and Phil should be wearing mittens when out in the snow. J Moira is crying because she has lost her silver dollars. 2. How did Phil probably feel at the end of 5. What is the setting of this story? the story? He felt -- A outside on a March day F angry with himself for being honest. B outside on a warm, summer day G angry with Megan and Moira. C a cold, winter day H hopeful that he would find another D the view outside a window buried treasure. J disappointed at having to give up the coins but glad that he had been honest. 6. What would be a good title for this story? F Frostbitten Fingers 3. What is the problem in this story? G Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers A Moira has lost two silver dollars in the snow. B Phil does not want to give up the H A Fistful of Dollars J Honesty Is Best coins he found. C Phil does not want to help Moira find her coins. D Megan does not want to help her sister. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 48 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING PRACTICE TEST Part 2: Reading Comprehension (cont.) Read this story about a Native American girl. Then answer the questions on the next page. A New Tipi Fingers of frost tickled at Little Deer's feet. It was a chilly fall morning, but there was no time for Little Deer to snuggle beneath her buffalo skins. It was going to be a busy day, helping her mother to finish the cover for their family's new tipi. Little Deer slid her tunic over her head and fastened her moccasins. Wrapping herself up in another skin, she walked outside to survey the work they had done so far. The tipi cover was beautiful and nearly complete. The vast semicircle was spread across the ground, a patchwork in various shades of brown. After her father and brothers had killed the buffalo, she and her mother had carefully cured and prepared the skins, stretching them and scraping them until they were buttery soft. Then with needles made from bone and thread made from animal sinew, they had carefully sewn the hides together until they formed a huge canvas nearly thirty feet across. After they finished the cover today, it would be ready to mount on the lodge poles. Little Deer's father had traded with another tribe for fourteen tall, wooden poles. They would stack the poles together in a cone shape, lashing them together with more rope made from animal sinews. Then they would carefully stretch the cover over the poles, forming a snug, watertight home. Little Deer smiled in anticipation. She could just imagine the cozy glow of the fire through the tipi walls at night. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 49 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING PRACTICE TEST Part 2: Reading Comprehension (cont.) 7. What is this story mainly about? A hunting B building a tipi C the uses of buffalo D the life of a Native American girl 8. Which sentence below is not a step in the process of making a tipi? F Stretch the cover over the poles. G Cure and prepare the skins. H Sew the hides together. J Make clothing from the remaining pieces of hide. 9. How does Little Deer feel about finishing the tipi? A depressed B angry C excited D cold 10. Which of these statements shows personification? F Little Deer smiled in anticipation. G Little Deer slid her tunic over her head and fastened her moccasins. H The tipi cover was beautiful and nearly complete. J Fingers of frost tickled at Little Deer's feet. 11. Where would this passage most likely be found? A a historical novel B an encyclopedia C a science fiction story D a diary 12. Which characteristic most accurately describes Little Deer? F lazy G hardworking H clever J intelligent Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 50 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING PRACTICE TEST Part 2: Reading Comprehension (cont.) Read this story about a new girl at school. Then answer the questions on the next page. A Handful of Pretty Flowers When Shanda first arrived at school, she discovered to her dismay that a freckle-faced boy in her sixth-grade class was smitten with her. Because Shanda's family was new to the city, Shanda had not yet made any friends. She didn't feel comfortable asking the other students the boy's name. And he didn't offer his name, just a handful of pretty flowers. Shanda soon learned the redheaded boy's name, Tommy. Whenever the class lined up for assembly or gym, he always smiled a crooked smile in her direction. Shanda felt uncomfortable with the attention he gave her, small though it was. Why did he like her anyway? On several occasions, Shanda tried to start a conversation with Tommy. But he always blushed, put his hands in his pockets, and looked down in embarrassment. Gradually, Shanda developed a circle of friends. She finally felt happy in her new school. The only thing that still made her uncomfortable was Tommy with his crooked, shy smiles. One day, as Shanda was walking down the hallway, Tommy came up alongside her. "Do you like animals?" he asked. Shanda was shocked. He had actually spoken to her. Shanda turned to him and replied, "Hi, Tommy. Yeah, I like animals. We have lots of pets at my house. How about you?" Shanda noticed how nervous Tommy had become as she talked. He even appeared to stop breathing for a moment. He whispered something about a dog and then hurried away. Shanda wondered if she had hurt his feelings by calling him Tommy. Maybe he liked to be called Tom. A week later, Tommy reverently handed Shanda a photo. It was a snapshot of a beautiful collie. She had intelligent eyes and almost seemed to be smiling. Her ears were alert, and her face tilted questioningly. Shanda knew this was an important moment for Tommy. "What's her name?" she asked softly. "Sh-, sh-, she was Shanda . . . like you. We had her since I was in kindergarten. Sh-, she's gone now." Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 51 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING PRACTICE TEST Part 2: Reading Comprehension (cont.) 13. What is this story mainly about? A a girl has a hard time fitting in at a new school B a boy's love for his dog C a shy boy D a new girl at school and the shy boy who likes her 14. In this story, what does the word smitten mean? F struck by G attacked by H attracted to J bothered by 17. From whose point of view is this story told? A Tommy's B Shanda's C the teacher's D Shanda's friend 18. Which statement best describes Shanda? F Shanda is popular. G Shanda likes Tommy. H Shanda shows kindness by asking about Tommy's dog. J Shanda is shy. 15. From reading this story, we can conclude that -- A Tommy's dog has died, and he misses her. B Tommy's family now has a cat. C Tommy likes the name Shanda. D Tommy thinks Shanda is cute. 16. What probably caused Tommy to give Shanda flowers? F He felt sorry for her because she was a new girl. G She and his dog shared the name Shanda. H She had hair the same color as his collie. J She liked animals as much as he did. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 52 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING PRACTICE TEST Part 2: Reading Comprehension (cont.) Read this article about early radio. Then answer the questions on the next page. Hi-Yo, Silver! What did people do for entertainment before television? Today, the average child spends more time watching television than reading. Television is so much a part of daily life that many people cannot imagine what life was like before it. Before television, there was radio. Radio was invented around 1916 from the telegraph. At first, it was used to get information quickly from one part of the country to another. By 1926, radios were common in homes. People listened to music, news, and shows in the same way we watch TV today. Television was not invented until the 1940s, and it did not gain popularity in homes until 1955. Families gathered around their radios to listen to shows broadcast all over the world. One of the most popular radio shows was The Lone Ranger. This show was about a Texas Ranger and a faithful Native American, named Tonto, who tirelessly worked to stop evil. The Lone Ranger rode a white horse named Silver and wore a black mask. The Lone Ranger hid his identity, because he had been left for dead by a gang that ambushed and killed five other Texas Rangers. He vowed to find these desperadoes. His white hat, white horse, black mask, and his famous call, "Hi-yo, Silver. Away!" became symbols of the American Wild West hero. Other famous radio heroes were the Shadow and the Green Hornet. Eventually, radio shows became famous television shows as well. Comedians and vaudeville stars made the transition from the stage to radio to television. Comedians such as Jack Benny, Red Skeleton, and George Burns had radio shows that became television favorites. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 53 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING PRACTICE TEST Part 2: Reading Comprehension (cont.) 19. What title best gives the main idea of this passage? A The Lone Ranger Rides Again B Before Television Came Radio C Radio Stars Hit It Big on TV D The History of Radio 20. What is not true of the passage? F It gives a brief history of radio. G It tells about the transition from radio to television. H It focuses on The Lone Ranger show. J It shows how radio was far more popular than television. 21. Which sentence below is an opinion? A The Lone Ranger was the best radio show ever. B The Lone Ranger wore a white hat and black mask. C Tonto was the Lone Ranger's faithful companion. D The Lone Ranger took place in the American West. 22. Which statement is true? F Tonto rode a white horse named Silver. G Radio was invented in 1926. H Several radio shows later became popular TV shows. J Radio stars could not make it as television stars. 23. Why do you suppose that The Lone Ranger was such a popular radio show? A Families had nothing better to do with their free time. B It had the classic good guy against bad guys theme. C People liked the special effects. D People liked to watch the Lone Ranger and Tonto catch the bad guys. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 54 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING PRACTICE TEST Part 2: Reading Comprehension (cont.) Read this article about humankind's quest for flight. Then answer the questions on the next page. From Dreams to Reality People have probably always dreamed of flight. As they watched birds fly, they wished that they could soar into the blue sky. As they watched the night sky, they wished they could explore the distant bright specks called stars. These dreams led inventors and scientists to risk their lives to achieve flight. Orville and Wilbur Wright's first flight at Kitty Hawk in 1903 was only the beginning. Flight continued to improve and dreams soared further into space. The first manned space flight occurred in 1961 when Russian cosmonaut Yuri A. Gagarin orbited Earth a single time. In 1963, the first woman cosmonaut, Valentina Tereshkova, orbited Earth 48 times. The Russians led the race for many years. In 1965, another cosmonaut, Alesksei A. Leonov, took the first space walk. In 1968, the Russians launched an unmanned spacecraft that orbited the moon. The pictures that returned to Earth encouraged man to take the next step to land on the moon. The United States became the leader in the space race when Apollo 11 landed on the moon in 1969. Neil Armstrong was the first man to step on the lunar surface. As he did so, he said these famous words, "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." Later in 1969, Charles Conrad, Jr., and Alan L. Bean returned to the moon. In 1972, the United States completed its last mission to the moon, Apollo 17. Today people continue their quest for space, gathering data from the Mir Space Station, which was launched in 1986. In addition, unmanned probes have flown deep into space toward the planets, sending back pictures and scientific readings. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 55 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ READING PRACTICE TEST Part 2: Reading Comprehension (cont.) 24. What is this passage mainly about? F famous cosmonauts G a brief history of human flight H the first flight J the space race 28. What is the purpose of this passage? F to inform G to advertise H to entertain J to promote an idea 25. What happened first? A The Mir Space Station was launched. B Yuri Gagarin orbited Earth a single time. C Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. D The first woman orbited Earth. 26. Why do you suppose the race to achieve firsts in space travel was so important? F It prompted the United States to excel. G It encouraged cooperation between the two countries. H It discouraged people from being interested in space travel. J It developed fierce rivalry that led to many mistakes. 29. Which statement is false? A The first woman in space was Valentina Tereshkova. B The first landing on the moon was in 1969. C Russia achieved the first manned space flight. D The last landing on the moon in 1972 ended the space race. 27. Which of these is an opinion? A The United States became the leader in the space race with the first landing on the moon. B All people have dreamed about being able to fly. C Today unmanned space probes explore space. D The Russians led the space race for several years. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 56 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE MECHANICS Lesson 1: Punctuation Directions: Fill in the circle for the punctuation mark that is needed in the sentence. Fill in the circle for "None" if no more punctuation marks are needed. Examples A. Did you remember to brush your teeth A. B? C! D None B. "Keep up the good work," said Mrs. Goodwin. F, G" H. J None Practice Look carefully at all the answer choices before you choose the one you think is correct. The missing punctuation mark may be at the end of the sentence or within it. Remember to look in both places. 1. The yellow daffodils are very pretty A, B. C? D None 2. The robin, our state bird, lays blue eggs. F; G! H. J None 3. "Stop, she called. A" B. C" D None 4. We visited Michigan Ohio, and Illinois. F. G, H; J None 5. "Hurry! School starts in ten minutes" said Isabel. A. B? C, D None 6. My favorite book A Wrinkle in Time, was already checked out. F. G: H, J None Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 57 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE MECHANICS Lesson 1: Punctuation (cont.) For numbers 712, read each answer. Fill in the circle for the choice that has a punctuation error. If there are no mistakes, fill in the fourth circle. 7. A Our teacher Ms. Matthews, is B treating the class to ice cream sundaes C at Dairy Delight, my favorite ice cream shop. D No mistakes. 8. F Do you think you will complete G your report by Saturday. H I want to go to the beach on Sunday afternoon. J No mistakes. 9. A "I miss Grandpa," said Casey, B "Can we see him again soon?" C She loved her grandpa very much. D No mistakes. 10. F 8789 Rachel Dr. G Aarontown, MI 49543 H May 22 2002. J No mistakes. 11. A Dear Melvin B I was so pleased to hear you won the C scholarship to computer camp. Good job! D No mistakes. For numbers 1316, read each sentence. Choose the word or words that fit best in the blank and show the correct punctuation. 13. _________ please remember to wash your hands. A Brewster B Brewster: C Brewster, D "Brewster" 14. The _________ bite was bigger than its bark. F dogs G dog's H dogs's J dogs' 15. Charlene needed to bring _________ to the picnic. A plates, napkins, and cups B plates napkins and cups C plates, napkins, and cups, D plates, napkins and, cups 16. This bus is _________ we'll have to catch the next one. F full G full, H full; J full: 12. F You will have to show me all you learned? G Sincerely, H Margie J No mistakes. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 58 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE MECHANICS Lesson 2: Capitalization and Punctuation Directions: Fill in the circle for the answer that shows correct capitalization and punctuation. Fill in the space for "Correct as it is" if the underlined part is correct. Examples A. A Yes you can go to the store. B. Raul, raise your hand, please. B No, you are not going to the mall. C Yes; i will help you D No: you may not have an iguana. F hand please G hand, please? H hand please." J Correct as it is Practice Remember, you are looking for the answer that shows correct capitalization and punctuation. If you are not sure which answer is correct, take your best guess. 1. A I have a new baby sister Nicole. 4. Austin likes the new school but he B When did you see Ken. keeps getting lost. C His chinese water dragon eats F school; but crickets. G school. But D Chantell, would you like to go to H school, but the zoo with me? J Correct as it is 2. F They have two weeks of school left but we have only one. 5. "Your hamster is cool called Mike. G I want to go to Denver colorado to ski. A cool, called B cool," called H Ian and I went to the Detroit Zoo. C cool?" called J Lets take a trip to Chicago, D Correct as it is Illinois. 3. A "Where would you like to go," asked the tour guide. B Mary's little sister said "She wanted to go home now." C "Can I stay overnight with Maria?" asked Sophie. 6. Cheryl hopes she has Miss Phan's class next year. F Miss Phans' G miss Phans H Miss Phans J Correct as it is D "I would love to visit new york, said Robert." Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 59 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE MECHANICS Lesson 2: Capitalization and Punctuation (cont.) Have you ever made homemade clay. these (7) directions will help you create a small quantity of clay. Take one cup of warm water one (8) cup of salt, and two cups of flour. Mix the ingredients together. Squeeze the mixture until it is smooth and (9) does not stick to your fingers. Its ready (10) for modeling. You may also want to add food coloring. 7. A clay, these B clay? These C clay; these D Correct as it is October 2, 2002 Marble Comix 2656 N. Way Blvd. Characterville, Ca, 12592 (11) Dear mr bulk (12) Please tell me how you were able to turn green when you transformed. My friend robin (13) really wants to know. Thanks I think you are cool? (14) Sincerely, Bryce Payne 8. F water: one G water one, H water, one J Correct as it is 11. A Characterville, Ca 12592 B Characterville, CA 12592 C Characterville CA, 12592 D Correct as it is 9. A smooth, and B smooth. And C smooth; and D Correct as it is 12. F Dear Mr Bulk, G Dear Mr. Bulk; H Dear Mr. Bulk, J Correct as it is 10. F It's ready G Its' ready H It's ready, J Correct as it is 13. A My friend, Robin, B My, Friend Robin, C My friend Robin D Correct as it is 14. F Thanks; I think you are cool. G Thanks. I think you are cool. H Thanks. I think you are cool? J Correct as it is Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 60 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE MECHANICS Lesson 2: Capitalization and Punctuation (cont.) For numbers 15 and 16, read the sentence. Fill in the circle for the choice that fits best in the blank and has correct capitalization and punctuation. 15. _________ invented a new laborsaving device. A Prof. Magee B Prof Magee C Prof. Magee, D Prof Magee, 16. My parents are going to an island in the _________ us. F Pacific ocean without G Pacific, Ocean without H pacific ocean, without J Pacific Ocean without Read about one girl's unusual collection. Use the story to do numbers 1720. 17. In sentence 4, says Im is best written -- A says I'm B says, "I'm C says "I'm D As it is 18. In sentence 6, vacation mom lets is best written -- F vacation mom let's G vacation, mom lets H vacation, Mom lets J As it is 19. In sentence 8, my cousin barb is best written -- A my cousin Barb B my cousin Barb, C my Cousin Barb, D As it is (1) Some of my buttons are worth money, but most are just valuable to me. (2) I like to look at them because they remind me of people I know or things I have done. (3) My favorite buttons are the ones with jokes or funny pictures. (4) One of these is pink and says Im not just another pretty face, you know!" (5) Others have cartoon characters or animals on them. (6) When I visit a zoo or we go on vacation mom lets me buy a button. (7) She gives me a button every year on my birthday too. (8) Last year, my cousin barb sent me a button from Tucson Arizona? 20. In sentence 8, Tucson Arizona? is best written -- F Tucson Arizona? G Tucson, Arizona. H Tucson, Arizona? J As it is Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 61 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE MECHANICS Lesson 3: Nonrestrictive Elements Directions: Choose the sentence with correct punctuation. Examples A. A Hunter Park which is open on, B. F Parcheesi--a popular board weekends, is a good place for game--can be played by up to picnics. four players. B Hunter Park, which is open, on weekends is a good place for G Parcheesi a popular--board game--can be played by up to picnics. four players. C Hunter Park which is open on weekends, is a good place for H Parcheesi a popular board game--can be played--by up to picnics. four players. D Hunter Park, which is open on weekends, is a good place for J Parcheesi a popular board game--can be played by up to picnics. four players. Practice 1. A Cats unlike, dogs, have no taste 3. for sweetness. B Cats unlike dogs, have no taste, for sweetness. C Cats, unlike dogs, have no taste for sweetness. D Cats unlike dogs have no, taste for, sweetness. 2. F Luis after having a bad dream-- 4. did not sleep well. G Luis after--having a bad dream--did not sleep well. H Luis after having a--bad dream--did not sleep well. J Luis--after having a bad dream--did not sleep well. A The map of Sweden (page 19) shows the Gulf of Bothnia. B The map of Sweden (page 19 shows) the Gulf of Bothnia. C The map of Sweden page 19 (shows) the Gulf of Bothnia. D The (map) of Sweden page 19 shows the Gulf of Bothnia. F That song when played with, guitar and drums, is my favorite. G That song when played with guitar, and drums, is my favorite. H That song, when played with guitar and drums, is my favorite. J That song when, played with guitar, and drums is my favorite. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 62 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE MECHANICS SAMPLE TEST Directions: For E1 and numbers 14, fill in the correct circle for the punctuation mark that is needed in the sentence. If no punctuation is needed, fill in the answer choice for "None." Example E1. Where do you keep your cookies A. B? C! D None 1. "That was great" exclaimed Stephen. A! B. C, D None 2. We have band on Monday Wednesday, and Friday. F; G, H: J None 3. He said he wanted to go home now. A, B: C" D None 4. "When can we leave? Nate inquired. F, G" H: J None For numbers 57, read each answer. Fill in the circle for the choice that contains a punctuation error. If there is no mistake, fill in the fourth answer choice. 5. A "Karen, lets go to the haunted house B next weekend," said Deanna. C "That would be great," agreed Karen. D No mistakes 6. F Which one is it. G I can't tell H the difference between the two. J No mistakes 7. A Whose son is he? B I dont know him. C Does anyone recognize him? D No mistakes For numbers 8 and 9, read the sentence. Choose the word or words that fit best in the blank and show the correct punctuation. 8. Her list included the _________ clean room, do dishes, feed dog. F following, G following: H following; J following 9. The _________ we took at the zoo did not turn out. A pictures B pictures, C pictures' D picture's Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 63 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE MECHANICS SAMPLE TEST (cont.) For numbers 1013, read each group of sentences. Find the one that is written correctly and shows the correct capitalization and punctuation. For numbers 1417, read the sentence. Fill in the circle beside the answer choice that fits best in the blank and has correct capitalization and punctuation. 10. F How many days do we have until 14. Sylvia loves to eat hamburgers with Memorial Day? _________ G You remind me of my uncle Fester who lives in Bangor Maine. H "Would you like to go swimming, skating or biking." he asked. J "I wont go Mr Smith," Doug F french fries. G French Fries. H French fries. J French fries? demanded. 15. In order to do well at a _________ 11. A Do you like french bread, with need to practice. spaghetti? A sport you B She should be better in a week, B sport, you but she needs to rest. C sport: you C Mrs Patterson the nurse, wont let me go home. D sport. You D "After breakfast, said Nina, let's go 16. She lives on _________ just two swimming." blocks away. 12. F I love to go for walks, and she likes to ride bikes. G We went to the mall and bought jeans, and shirts. and shoes. F Fifth street. Its G Fifth Street, its H Fifth Street. It's J fifth street, it's H "I cant find my homework" said Bill. 17. _________ showed us how to care for J "No? she demanded! our teeth. 13. A Breakfast is my favorite meal and Lunch is my least favorite. B I like to eat eggs bacon, and toast for Breakfast. A Dr. Newman and her assistant B Dr. Newman, and her assistant C Dr. Newman and, her assistant, D Dr. Newman and her Assistant C I usually have a boring sandwich for lunch. D We eat dinner and then we go for a walk! Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 64 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE MECHANICS SAMPLE TEST (cont.) For numbers 1821, look at the underlined part of each sentence. Fill in the circle of the choice that shows the correct capitalization and punctuation of the underlined part. For numbers 2225, read the passage. Fill in the circle of the choice that shows the correct capitalization and punctuation for the underlined part. 18. Toshi exclaimed we need to start practicing now!" F exclaimed, we G exclaimed. We H exclaimed, "We J Correct as it is 19. Do you like to travel by bus subway, or car? A bus, subway, B bus subway C bus; subway D Correct as it is 20. She lives in the small town of Tykesville, Maine. F Tykesville Maine. G Tykesville: Maine. H Tykesville maine: J Correct as it is 21. "Will you visit Grandma she asked. A grandma, she B Grandma," she C Grandma?" she D Correct as it is Annie Oakley was a natural. At the age of nine, she shot a walnut off a tree branch the (22) very first time she fired her father's old long-barreled rifle. Her skill with the gun proved a blessing for her family because (23) her father had died of a fever when she was four Annie (24) helped support her mother brother (25) and sisters by shooting and selling quail and rabbits. 22. F branch, the G branch. The H branch; the J Correct as it is 23. A family. Because B family, because C family; because D Correct as it is 24. F four Annie, G four, Annie H four. Annie J Correct as it is 25. A mother, brother, B mother brother, C mother; brother D Correct as it is Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 65 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE MECHANICS SAMPLE TEST (cont.) Read the story and use it to do numbers 2629. (1) For many years, people in the United States used streetcars to travel in cities. (2) At first, streetcars were called horse cars because horses pulled them. (3) Later, streetcars were powered by steam in the 1800s, people tried to use electric power, but making electricity was considered to be too expensive. (4) In 1888, a machine was invented that made electricity inexpensively. (5) In that same year, the first electricpowered streetcars were put into use they quickly replaced the steam-powered streetcar. (6) With the invention of the gas engine electric streetcars were soon replaced by buses and cars. (7) By 1930, the streetcar had begun to disappear from city streets. (8) Interest in streetcars revived in the 1970s. 28. In sentence 5, use they is best written -- F use: They G use. They H use; they J As it is 29. In sentence 6, gas engine electric is best written -- A gas, engine, electric B gas, engine electric C gas engine, electric D As it is 26. In sentence 2, horse cars because is best written -- F horse cars; because G horse cars, because H horse cars. Because J As it is 27. In sentence 3, steam in is best written -- A steam; in B steam, in C steam. In D As it is Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 66 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE EXPRESSION Lesson 4: Usage Directions: Read the directions for each section. Fill in the circle for the answer you think is correct. Examples Which word fits best in the sentence? A. The volleyball is _________, but she said that you could use it. A shes B hers C her D thems Which sentence is complete and correctly written? B. F They greets you with flowers and gifts. G We was going swimming until rain spoiled our plans. H I come to see you, but you was gone. J They welcomed us with open arms. Practice If a question is too difficult, skip it and come back to it later. Before you mark your answer, say it to yourself. Does it sound right? For numbers 13, choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1. He was _________ at math than his twin. A best B better C more better D most best 2. Sally _________ her hair when we arrived. F cutting G were cutting H was cutting J are cutting 3. Pizza Shack is _________ favorite restaurant. A our B theys C we D us For numbers 45, choose the answer that is a complete and correctly written sentence. 4. F Our class buyed souvenirs in the museum's gift shop. G My dad and uncle builded the house theyselves. H We enjoyed our tour of the fire station. J They was shopping at the mall when they saw him. 5. A Me and him walked to school together. B I and Daniel helped Mr. McGinnis paint the walls. C Marissa and them picked up trash in the playground. D Angella and I wrote book reports on the same book. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 67 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE EXPRESSION Lesson 4: Usage (cont.) For numbers 611, read each answer choice. Fill in the space for the choice that has a usage error. If there are no mistakes, fill in the fourth answer space. 6. F Meg and I seen G an accident on the way H to school this morning. J No mistakes 7. A The driver of a small B sports car run a stop sign C and hit a pickup truck. D No mistakes 8. F It's always best G to obey street signs H whether you is driving or not. J No mistakes 9. A When Jake grows up, B he wants to be C a police officer. D No mistakes 10. F My brother aren't G feeling well this morning, H so he isn't going to school. J No mistakes 11. A As she approached, B we seen that she was C wearing a new dress. D No mistakes For numbers 12 and 13 in the next column, choose the best way to write the underlined part of each sentence. If the underlined part is correct, fill in the circle for the fourth answer. 12. As we read the story, we began to better understanding why the problem was so complex. F understand G understood H understands J No change 13. However the bus was crowded, she was able to find a seat near the back. A Whether B Although C Until D No change For numbers 14 and 15, choose the answer that is a complete and correctly written sentence. 14. F My brother delivering papers every morning before school. G Has you seen that new TV show yet? H I think their last album was much more better. J Bill and Linda were upset with themselves for missing the bus. 15. A Jumping up and down with excitement. B The choir singing the best they ever had. C He and me will miss you when you're gone. D Marla twisted her ankle on the ice yesterday. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 68 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE EXPRESSION Lesson 4: Usage (cont.) Read about Abraham Lincoln. Use the passage to do numbers 1619. (1) Abraham Lincoln was a poor farm boy, a lawyer, and a congressman. (2) In 1860, he were elected the sixteenth President of the United States. (3) Whoever first said that anyone could be President was probably thinking of Abraham Lincoln. (4) As a child, Lincoln was highly motivated to learn. (5) He had little formal education, but he educated hisself by reading books by firelight. (6) He believed anyone who gave him a book was a good friend, since books holds the power of knowledge. (7) Lincoln was always known for his honesty. (8) Before studying law, he was a shopkeeper. (9) He also worked as a postmaster and a store clerk. (10) As President, he not only freed the slaves, but he also proved to be a master statesman and a wise commander-in-chief. 16. In sentence 2, were elected is best written -- F elected G was elected H will be elected J As it is 17. In sentence 5, hisself is best written -- A himself B theyselves C he D As it is 18. In sentence 6, books holds is best written -- F books helds G book holds H books held J As it is 19. In sentence 7, was always known is best written -- A was always knew B always knew C is always knew D As it is Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 69 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE EXPRESSION Lesson 5: Using Pronouns Directions: Choose the sentence that uses one or more pronouns correctly. Examples A. A Mei Li and me went to the concert on Friday night. B. F They had a key and let theirselves into the building. B I and Mei Li went to the concert on Friday night. G They had a key and let their selves into the building. C Me and Mei Li went to the concert on Friday night. H They had a key and let themselves into the building. D Mei Li and I went to the concert on Friday night. J They had a key and let ourselves into the building. Practice 1. A The boys in that photograph are 4. you and me. B The boys in that photograph are I and you. C The boys in that photograph are you and I. D The boys in that photograph are me and you. 2. F Her and me washed all the 5. dishes and put them away. G I and she washed all the dishes and put them away. H Me and her washed all the dishes and put them away. J She and I washed all the dishes and put them away. 3. A Gavin and me are trying out for 6. the soccer team. B Me and Gavin are trying out for the soccer team. C Gavin and I are trying out for the soccer team. D I and Gavin are trying out for the soccer team. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 70 F We finished painting the walls all by theirselves. G We finished painting the walls all by ourselves. H They finished painting the walls all by theirselves. J They finished painting the walls all by ourselves. A She gave I and herself the smallest pieces of pizza. B Her gave me and herself the smallest pieces of pizza. C She gave herself and me the smallest pieces of pizza. D She gave herself and I the smallest pieces of pizza. F By meself, I put the library books on the shelves. G By myself, me put the library books on the shelves. H By meself, me put the library books on the shelves. J By myself, I put the library books on the shelves. 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE EXPRESSION Lesson 5: Using Pronouns (cont.) For numbers 710, choose the sentence that uses one or more pronouns correctly. 7. A If campers stay two weeks, he gets a discount. B If campers stay two weeks, they get a discount. C If a camper stays two weeks, they get a discount. D If a camper stays two weeks, them get a discount. 8. F When you open a door for someone, they should thank you. G When you open a door for people, he or she should thank you. H When you open a door for someone, he or she should thank you. J When you open a door for people, them should thank you. 9. A Each student should try to do our best on the test. B Each student should try to do their best on the test. C Each student should try to do its best on the test. D Each student should try to do his or her best on the test. 10. F Most people will follow the rules if you know them. G Most people will follow the rules if she knows them. H Most people will follow the rules if they know them. J Most people will follow the rules if we know them. For numbers 1114, choose the sentence that uses one or more pronouns in a way that is clear and precise. 11. A The coach and team planned together to make it work. B Ben lost his hat at the game, but then he found it. C After the storm, it warmed up. D Lisa told Penny that she could go to the library. 12. F Jana bought some new jeans, and she wore them. G They should make everyone recycle cans. H The repairman will take the window out of the door and fix it. J The parents told the students that they were wrong. 13. A They should change the rule about backpacks. B Steven told Julio that he got a good grade on the test. C Ava found some money when she cleaned her room. D Because Dustin skinned his knee riding his bike at the park, he doesn't like it. 14. F After the hurricane, the workers cleaned it up. G They said that we should stay away from the deep water. H Now that Beth has yarn and knitting needles, she is ready to learn it. J Joe took the summit trail so he could get to the top of the mountain. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 71 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE EXPRESSION Lesson 6: Sentences Directions: For A, choose the underlined word that is the simple subject of the sentence. For B, choose the underlined word that is the simple predicate (verb) of the sentence. For C, choose the answer that is the best combination of the underlined sentences. Examples A. The tiny dog scampered after the AB C horse. D B. Three gray crawfish hid under the F riverbank. GH J C. The lake is blue. The lake is warm. A The lake is blue, and it is warm. B The deep warm lake. C The lake is blue and warm. D Blue is the warm lake. Practice If you are not sure which answer is correct, eliminate answers you know are wrong. Then take your best guess. For numbers 13, find the underlined part that is the simple subject of the sentence. 1. Their cat meowed at the door. AB C D 2. The large family picnicked in the city park. FG H J 3. Several landmarks helped her to remember the way. A B CD For numbers 46, find the underlined part that is the simple predicate of the sentence. 4. Omar discovered a snapping turtle in his backyard. F G H J 5. Our dad crawled under the sink to fix the leak. AB C D 6. Two firemen visited our classroom to talk about their jobs. F G H J Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 72 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE EXPRESSION Lesson 6: Sentences (cont.) For numbers 79, choose the answer that best combines the underlined sentences. For numbers 10 and 11, choose the best way of expressing the idea. 7. Mr. Norton called this morning. Mr. Norton said his wife is sick. 10. A Mr. Norton called this morning and Mr. Norton said his wife is sick. B Mr. Norton called this morning, and he said his wife is sick. C This morning, Mr. Norton called and said his wife is sick. D Mr. Norton called this morning to say his wife is sick. 11. 8. George left early. Carol left early. They are going to the band festival. F George and Carol left early because to the band festival they are going. G George and Carol left early to go to the band festival. H George left early and Carol because they are going to the band festival. J Leaving early, George and Carol are going to the band festival. F Because year after year, the salmon struggle upstream to spawn. G Upstream to spawn, the salmon struggle year after year. H Year after year, the salmon struggle upstream to spawn. J The salmon struggle year after year upstream to spawn. A The plumber fixed the pipe because it was leaking. B The plumber fixed the leaking pipe. C Because the pipe was leaking, the plumber fixed the pipe. D The pipe was leaking, and the plumber fixed the pipe. 9. The birds sing beautifully. The birds are in the tree. A The birds are in the tree, and they sing beautifully. B The birds, in the tree, singing beautifully. C The birds sing beautifully and are in the tree. D The birds in the tree sing beautifully. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 73 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE EXPRESSION Lesson 6: Sentences (cont.) Read about one town's centennial celebration. Use the story to do numbers 1215. (1) Last May our centennial anniversary for our town was celebrated by us. (2) We made a lot of preparations. (3) A cleanup committee washed all public buildings. (4) They also brushed all public buildings. (5) Members of the fire department climbed on high ladders to hang up flags and bunting. (6) At last the celebration began. (7) The high point was when Mayor Lopez asked Olga Janssen--at 105, our oldest citizen--what she remembered about the old days. (8) Mrs. Janssen recalled how her mother had used a churn to make butter, and her favorite memory was of playing dominoes with her cousins. (9) At the end, we all drank a ginger ale toast to the town's next century. (10) We knew most of us would not be here for the next celebration, but we felt happy to be at this one. (11) A large bell was struck with a mallet by the mayor to officially close our celebration. 12. How is sentence 1 best written? F Last May our town's centennial anniversary was celebrated by us. G Last May, we celebrated our town's centennial anniversary. H We celebrated last May our town's centennial anniversary. J As it is 13. How are sentences 3 and 4 best combined? A A cleanup committee washed all public buildings and then brushed them. B A cleanup committee washed, and they also brushed, all public buildings. C A cleanup committee washed and brushed all public buildings. D As it is 14. Sentence 11 is best written -- F The mayor officially closed our celebration with a mallet by striking a large bell. G Striking a large bell with a mallet, our celebration officially closed by the mayor. H To officially close our celebration, the mayor struck a large bell with a mallet. J As it is 15. Which sentence should be broken into two sentences? A2 B5 C8 D 10 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 74 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE EXPRESSION Lesson 7: Paragraphs Directions: Read the directions for each section. Fill in the circle for the answer you think is correct. Example Read the paragraph below. Find the best topic sentence for the paragraph. A. _________. Some you can pick up and perhaps even take home for pets. But would you believe a lizard exists that can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh 300 pounds. Now, that's a lizard! A My favorite pets are dogs. B Some lizards are cute little reptiles no more than a few centimeters in length. C Do you think dinosaurs were the ancestors of reptiles or birds? D Would you like to have a lizard as a pet? Practice Stay with your first answer choice. You should change an answer only if you are sure it is incorrect. Remember, a paragraph should focus on one idea. The correct answer is the one that fits best with the rest of the paragraph. Read the paragraph below. Find the best topic sentence for the paragraph. Find the answer choice that best develops the topic sentence below. 1. _________. Ants that live in sandy places such as dunes and deserts are 2. The sod houses of the Great Plains had their drawbacks. plagued by the larvae of two insects. These larvae ambush their prey from concealed sand traps. One of these insects is the tiger beetle. F They were fireproof, windproof, and, for the most part, bulletproof. The other is the ant lion. A People have lots of troubles. B Ants are part of the insect family. C Ants can have problems. D Like bees, ants live in a very complex social system. G During heavy rains, the roof leaked, and water and mud dripped into whatever happened to be cooking on the stove. H Most were built so strong that they could withstand tornadoes and snowstorms. J The sod house was home to most of those hardy souls who braved life on the Great Plains. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 75 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE EXPRESSION Lesson 7: Paragraphs (cont.) For numbers 3 and 4, read the paragraph. Find the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. 3. (1) Canada is more than a land of great beauty. (2) It borders the United States to the south. (3) It is also a land of vast forests. (4) Lumber and the products that come from lumber make Canada a leader in world paper production. (5) The pulp and paper industry continues to grow and is now Canada's leading industry. A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5 4. (1) The most beautiful of all horses is the Arabian Asil. (2) Its neck is gracefully arched. (3) Its head is small and delicate with eyes that are large, fiery, and far apart. (4) Its small ears point inward. (5) This horse is well noted for its endurance. (6) The horse has a full, flowing tail, and its skin is a shiny black. F Sentence 2 G Sentence 4 H Sentence 5 J Sentence 6 For numbers 5 and 6, read the paragraph. Find the sentence that best fits the blank in the paragraph. 5. He was greeted by enthusiastic crowds in Paris and London. When he returned to the United States, he was given one of the largest ticker-tape parades in New York history. Overnight, his name became a household word. _________. Aviator Douglas Corrigan, who, following a most unusual feat, was known worldwide as Wrong-Way Corrigan. A Whether it was legitimate or not, Douglas Corrigan's flight made him famous. B His ideas were as well known as the President's. C Who was this new American hero? D Where did this man call his home? 6. In 1937, Douglas Corrigan had requested permission to fly over the Atlantic to Europe. His request was denied after federal aviation officials inspected his plane. _________. One tank was even located directly in front of the pilot's seat and nearly blocked Corrigan's vision. F His plane did not have the capacity to hold enough fuel to cross the ocean. G Corrigan had added so many extra gas tanks to his dilapidated craft that it was considered a deathtrap. H Authorities feared Corrigan would run out of fuel with no land in sight. J His plane had no added room for extra supplies of food and water. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 76 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE EXPRESSION Lesson 7: Paragraphs (cont.) For numbers 79, use the paragraph below to answer the questions. (1) "This is a pretty good poem," she thought to herself. (2) "It's just that . . . " (3) Lois wondered if she had fed her dog before she left for school. (4) Then her name was called, she stood up, and her knees began to shake. (5) When she turned around and looked at the rest of the class, however, she saw friendly faces. 7. Choose the best first sentence for this paragraph. A Lois waited for her turn to read her poem in front of the class. B Lois could hardly wait to go to lunch. C Lois was looking forward to reading her play. D Lois loved English class. 10. Which of the following would be most appropriate in a letter asking permission to hold a car wash in a store's parking lot? F Your store is the best grocery store in Orchard Grove. My parents buy all their groceries at your store. Our class is trying to raise money for a class trip. We would like to hold a car wash in your parking lot on Saturday, because we would get lots of business on that day. G We have 25 students in our class. Our teacher's name is Mr. Wordsworth. He is a great teacher. He said I should write to ask if we could hold a car wash in your parking lot on Saturday. He thought you would say yes. 8. Which sentence should be left out of this paragraph? F Sentence 1 G Sentence 2 H Sentence 3 J Sentence 5 9. Choose the last sentence for this paragraph. A "Oh, no," she remembered, "I didn't feed the dog." B Lois felt like running from the room. C Lois decided that this would be a great time to read all of her poems. D "Maybe this won't be so bad after all," Lois thought with relief. H The students in our class are raising money for our class trip. We would like your permission to hold a car wash in your parking lot on Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 3 P.M. We promise to clean up when we are finished. We appreciate your consideration of this matter. J The students in our class think the best place to have a car wash would be in your parking lot. We think we could raise lots of money there. We need money to go on a class trip, since the school will not pay our way. Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 3 P.M. would be a great time for us. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 77 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE EXPRESSION Lesson 7: Paragraphs (cont.) Read this story about Amelia Earhart. Use the story to answer questions 1114. (1) The weather was bad over the midAtlantic Ocean. (2) The small plane's engine sputtered. (3) The slim, young woman at the controls knew she was too far out to turn back. (4) Carefully she coaxed the plane ahead through the storm. (5) When dawn came, the engine was failing seriously. (6) Just ahead lay the Irish coast. (7) As the engine gasped its last breath, the woman brought her plane down in a cow pasture. (8) An astonished farmer raced over as the young woman climbed out of the airplane. (9) "I'm from America," she said. (10) "My name is Amelia Earhart." (11) The farmer was angry that she had ruined part of his field. (12) She had even set a new speed record: thirteen hours and thirty minutes! (13) They didn't think a woman was strong enough to keep going through the long night. (14) However, Earhart had strength and courage to spare. (15) She had already made parachute jumps and had explored the ocean floor in a diver's suit. (16) Now, overnight, she had become famous. 11. Which sentence could be added after sentence 10? A The farmer thought she was an alien from outer space. B She had become the first woman to fly over the Atlantic Ocean alone. C She had become the first woman to safely land in a pasture. D She added, "Do you know where I might get something good to eat?" 12. Which sentence could begin the third paragraph? F Many people had told Amelia not to make this flight. G Amelia wanted to give up. H Amelia was a weak woman. J Amelia loved to set world records. 13. Which group of words would be more colorful than the underlined words in sentence 1? A There was lightning B Lightning ripped through the blackness C It was cold and wet D The weather was stormy 14. Which sentence does not belong in the story? F Sentence 2 G Sentence 6 H Sentence 11 J Sentence 16 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 78 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE EXPRESSION SAMPLE TEST Directions: Read the directions, and then fill in the circle of the correct answer. Example Find the underlined part that is the simple predicate (verb) of the sentence. E1. The gray kangaroo leaped across our path. A B C D For number 1, choose the word or phrase 4. that best completes the sentence. 1. Last week, my family _________ our relatives in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A visit 5. B will visit C visited D visits F Amanda give her report G on hedgehogs. Ali gave H his report on chimpanzees. J No mistake A We don't never get to go B to the movies. Does your C family go often? D No mistake For number 2, choose the answer that is a complete and correctly written sentence. For number 6, find the underlined part that is the simple subject of the sentence. 2. F I was very pleased with the band's performance. G We is going to Greenfield Village on Saturday. H My mom takes me shopping to buy new clothes yesterday. J Please help she clean your room. For numbers 35, read each answer choice. Fill in the circle for the choice that has a usage error. If there is no mistake, fill in the fourth answer space. 6. Green iguanas are Alexander's favorite F GH type of pet. J For number 7, find the underlined part that is the simple predicate of the sentence. 7. An editor from a local publishing A company spoke to our class on Monday. B C D 3. A I'm wondering if I will ever B finish this book. I were supposed C to have it completed today. D No mistake Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 79 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE EXPRESSION SAMPLE TEST (cont.) For numbers 810, choose the answer that best combines the underlined sentences. 8. Gordon is going to the store. Samantha is going with him. F Gordon is going to the store and so is Samantha. G Gordon and Samantha are going to the store. H To the store, Gordon and Samantha are going. J Gordon and Samantha to the store are going. 9. Please go to the refrigerator. I would like you to get a soda for me. A Please go to the refrigerator to get me a soda. B Please go to the refrigerator to get me a soda, because I want one. C For me, please go to the refrigerator to get a soda. D I would like for you to please go to the refrigerator to get a soda for me. 10. Ms. Lightfoot loves dancing. She goes to the dance studio every day. She goes at eight o'clock. F Ms. Lightfoot loves dancing, and she goes to the dance studio every day at eight o'clock. G Ms. Lightfoot goes to the dance studio every day at eight o'clock, because she loves dancing. H Ms. Lightfoot loves dancing every day at the studio at eight o'clock. J Every day, Ms. Lightfoot loves going to the dance studio to dance at eight o'clock. For numbers 11 and 12, choose the best way of expressing the idea. 11. A In the family room is our television, which we enjoy together as a family. B Our television is in the family room, which my family enjoys together. C My family enjoys watching television together in the family room. D My family enjoys in the family room watching television. 12. F Because of the heavy rain, we had to take a detour the police officer said. G The police officer said because of the heavy rain, we had to take a detour. H The police officer told us to take a detour because of the heavy rain. J We had to take a detour, said the police officer, in spite of the heavy rain. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 80 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE EXPRESSION SAMPLE TEST (cont.) Read the paragraph below. Find the best topic sentence for the paragraph. Read the paragraph below. Find the sentence that does not fit in the paragraph. 13. _________. When you first begin, all that comes out are high-pitched squeaks. Before long, you can play a simple melody. Eventually, playing your instrument is almost second nature. A Learning to ride a bike is a long process. B Playing a clarinet takes time and practice. C Playing a clarinet is simple. D Becoming a concert pianist is difficult. Find the answer choice that best develops the topic sentence. 14. White-water rafting is a thrilling but dangerous sport. F Meandering through forests and observing the wildlife is very relaxing. G Steering the raft together is great teamwork. H The water can be cold, so dress appropriately. J If you fall overboard, you can be dashed against the rocks. 15. (1) Remember when you were just three or four years old, and you pulled out crayons and paper and wrote Grandma a letter? (2) Grandma lived far away. (3) You drew circles and lines. (4) Perhaps you drew a loopy script that looked more like art than writing. (5) When you gave the note to Grandma, she let you read it aloud. (6) It may have seemed like a game, but the truth is that you were really practicing an important step in writing. A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 6 Read the paragraph below. Find the sentence that best fits the blank in the paragraph. 16. The Internet can be a great resource for research papers. _________. When doing a research paper, be sure to check facts with several reliable sources. Never rely on one source. F When chatting online, never supply any personal information, such as your name or telephone number. G Use a filter to screen out objectionable sites. H Search for sites associated with organizations and institutions. J Never give out your parent's credit card number. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 81 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: LANGUAGE EXPRESSION SAMPLE TEST (cont.) Read more about the steps involved in writing. Use the passage to answer numbers 1720. (1) Years ago people believed that children could not write until they could spell. (2) Children practiced letters or were given spelling words or dictation to copy, but schools did not consider scribbling to be writing. (3) Children in early elementary school spent their time painting or playing with blocks or clay. (4) Scribbling then was just scribbling. (5) Teachers now believes, that encouraging young children to scribble is an important step in writing. (6) Teachers have discovered that it is important for children to write before they even know their alphabet. (7) Young children encouraged to write lists and tell stories, leave messages and make signs. (8) They should be asked to read their writing aloud, although unreadable it may be. 17. Which sentence should be added after sentence 5? A Recess was my favorite activity of the day. B This early writing may not be readable, but it is still writing. C Playing dress up and other play activities also are beneficial. D Naptime is a necessary part of the young child's day. 18. How is sentence 8 best written? F Even because it is unreadable, they should be asked to read their writing aloud. G They should be asked to read their writing aloud, even if it is unreadable. H Because they should be asked to read their unreadable writing aloud. J As it is 19. Which group of words is not a complete thought? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 7 D Sentence 8 20. In sentence 5, believes, that encouraging is best written -- F believe that encouraging G believe. That encouraging H believe that, encouraging J As it is Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 82 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: SPELLING Lesson 8: Spelling Skills Directions: Follow the directions for each section. Choose the answer you think is correct. Examples Find the word that is spelled correctly and fits best in the sentence. A. The boat _________ toward shore. A driffed B drifded C drifted D drifteded One of the underlined words is misspelled. Which answer choice is spelled incorrectly? B. F great honor G ackward moment H bald eagle J dark alley Practice Read the directions carefully. Be sure you know if you should look for the correctly spelled word or the incorrectly spelled word. For numbers 15, find the word that is spelled correctly and fits best in the blank. 1. _________ of the dog! A Beaware B Beware C Bewear D Bewaar 2. The _________ hit the moon. F asteroid G astroid H asterood J asteruod 3. He spoke with a _________ accent. A gutteral B gutterle C guttural D gutural 4. My favorite _________ is lemonade. F beaverage G beverage H bevirage J bevarage 5. The forest was _________ with color. A ablase B ableaze C ablaze D abblaze For numbers 68, read the phrases. Choose the phrase in which the underlined word is not spelled correctly. 6. F horizontle line G install software H graham cracker J firm mattress 7. A invisible man B covert operation C glove compartmant D contagious disease 8. F our forfathers G burlap sack H hither and yon J graduating senior Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 83 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: SPELLING Lesson 8: Spelling Skills (cont.) For numbers 911, read each answer. Fill in the space for the choice that has a spelling error. If there is no mistake, fill in the last answer choice. For numbers 1518, find the underlined word that is misspelled. If all the words are spelled correctly, fill in the circle for No mistake. 9. A veer B usher C surplus D No mistakes 10. F smack G stitch H toppel J No mistakes 11. A patter B schedulle C mute D No mistakes For numbers 1214, read each phrase. One of the underlined words is not spelled correctly for the way it is used in the phrase. Fill in the circle for the word that is not spelled correctly. 12. F a flare for fashion G bottle cork H hunker down J internal medicine 13. A sentence fragment B the earth's corps C cancel an appointment D leaky faucet 14. F subtle hint G sensible plan H except an offer J food staples 15. The abilitie to read is a vital skill for A all. No mistake. BC D 16. The surly usher sneered at the boy. FG H No mistake. J 17. Dr. McCoy played billiards in the A lounge with a formidible opponent. B C No mistake. D 18. The abbot in the abbie sings alto. F G H No mistake. J Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 84 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: SPELLING SAMPLE TEST Directions: For E1, find the word that shows the correct spelling and fits best in the sentence. For E2, look for the underlined word that has a spelling mistake. Examples E1. Ellen _________ for losing her temper. E2. A apologised B apologized C aplogized D appologized F befriend the new student G speak on your behalf H Vietnam veteren J snug in bed For numbers 16, find the word that is spelled correctly and fits best in the blank. 1. Can I have your _________? A autograff B autograph C ottograff D oatograph 2. Do not cross the _________. F burrier G barriere H barrier J burier 3. My mother loves to shop for _________. A antigues B antikes C anticues D antiques 4. Do you have any _________ foil? F alluminum G aluminum H alloominem J aluminem 5. He was very _________. A purplexed B purplecked C perplexed D perplecked 6. My brother has to use an inhaler for his _________. F asma G asthma H asthme J ashma For numbers 710, read the phrases. Choose the phrase in which the underlined word is not spelled correctly. 7. A sit on the balcony B the abominible snowman C alkaline battery D the dog yelped 8. F apology accepted G filled with awe H dispise spiders J jostled in the crowd 9. A our residance B adhesive tape C compose a sonnet D nouns and adjectives 10. F cast your ballot G buy a trinkette H drive the vehicle J play the lyre Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 85 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: SPELLING SAMPLE TEST (cont.) For numbers 1113, read each answer. Fill in the space for the choice that has a spelling error. If there is no mistake, fill in the circle for the last answer. For numbers 1720, find the underlined part that is misspelled. If all the words are spelled correctly, fill in the circle for No mistake. 11. A aristocrat B trespass C gleeming D No mistake. 12. F acsess G bluff H valve J No mistake. 13. A ardent B tripod C tongue D No mistake. For numbers 1416, read each phrase. One of the underlined words is not spelled correctly for the way it is used in the phrase. Fill in the circle for the word that is not spelled correctly. 14. F brief incident G peal the potatoes H a bonnie belle J dance the waltz 15. A pore the milk B grammar skills C vile behavior D wash with ammonia 16. F hold for ransom G read the text H serf the waves J call a truce 17. Please discard your uneaten sereal in A B the garbage disposal. No mistake. C D 18. The twins were dressed in identical F khaki pants and calico shirts. G H No mistake. J 19. You are indispensible in your capacity A B as class secretary. No mistake. C D 20. Please don't fling gruel or grapple FG H with your brother. No mistake. J Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 86 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: STUDY SKILLS Lesson 9: Study Skills Directions: Follow the directions for each section. Choose the answer you think is correct. Example Table of Contents Chapter Page 1 The First Automobiles . . . . . . . . . . . .1 2 Automobiles in America . . . . . . . . . .15 3 Automobiles Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 4 Choosing an Automobile . . . . . . . . .30 A. If you wanted to buy an automobile, on what pages would you look? A pages 114 B pages 1523 C pages 2429 D pages 30 and following Practice If you are not sure which answer is correct, eliminate choices you know are wrong and then take your best guess. The illustration below shows a set of encyclopedias. Each of the numbered volumes holds information about topics that begin with the letters shown on that volume. Use the picture to do numbers 1 and 2. Use this part of a page from a telephone directory to answer numbers 3 and 4. Salinsky, Paul 107 Prior Lane . . . . . . . .788-8789 Samson, Saul 123 Road Way . . . . . . . .798-5434 Simpson, Susan 778 Apple Road . . . . .799-2229 Smith, Charles 5555 Oak Avenue . . . . .768-8992 Smith, Chuck 111 Prior Lane . . . . . . . . .788-5456 Soldez, Maria 3579 River Road . . . . . . .779-1133 1. Which volume would provide information about frogs and toads? A Volume 1 B Volume 4 C Volume 6 D Volume 8 2. Which volume would include information on opossums and kangaroos? F Volume 2 G Volume 5 H Volume 7 J Volume 8 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 3. 4. 87 Where does Maria Soldez live? A 107 Prior Lane B 778 Apple Road C 5555 Oak Avenue D 3579 River Road Paul Salinsky lives very near -- F Saul Samson G Charles Smith H Chuck Smith J Susan Simpson 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: STUDY SKILLS Lesson 9: Study Skills (cont.) Use this entry from a library catalog to do numbers 58. 693.2 GROUCHO MARX Read each question below. Mark the space for the answer you think is correct. 9. Look at these guidewords from a dictionary page. molehill--monad 920 Marx Blue, Alicia One Funny Family / by Alicia Blue. Photographs by Comedians Archives. Cleveland: Dianson Publishing Company, 1974. 244 p.; photos; 24 cm 1. Marx, Julius "Groucho" 2. Comedians, American 3. Movies, Comedies I. Title 5. From this library entry, you know that Groucho Marx is -- A the author B the publisher C a comedian D a photographer 6. What is the title of this book? F Groucho Marx G One Funny Family H American Comedians J Blue, Alicia 7. What type of search would you use to find this entry? A Title B Subject C Publisher D Author 8. From where did the photographs for this book come? F Dianson Publishing Company G Alicia Blue H Groucho Marx J Comedians Archives Which word could be found on the page? A molecule B mollusk C monarch D mold 10. Look at these guidewords from a dictionary page. guess--guile Which word could be found on the page? F guerilla G guffaw H gulp J guitar 11. Which of these is a main heading that includes the three other words? A mice B hamsters C rodents D gerbils 12. Which of these is a main heading that includes the three other words? F tornadoes G hurricanes H earthquakes J natural disasters 13. If these places were organized from largest to smallest, what would be first? A village B city C town D state Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 88 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: STUDY SKILLS SAMPLE TEST Directions: Read each question. Mark the answer that you think is correct. Examples E1. Where could you find out how to break the word parachute into syllables? A an atlas B an encyclopedia C a dictionary D an almanac E2. Which of these would probably appear in the index of a book about flight? F Chapter 3, Ford's Model T G Chapter 2, Earhart's Ocean Flight H The Wright Brothers by Arnold Snoazer J jets, 449557 Saleem is writing a report about orangutans. He began by making the web below. Use it to do numbers 14. 1. Which of these should go in circle C? A Physical Characteristics B Lifestyles C Coloration D Arm Spans 2. Which idea in Saleem's web does not belong? F2 G6 H9 J 10 3. Which of these belongs in circle 12? A Culture B Communication C Sports D Religion 4. If Saleem wanted to add a circle E to the web, which of these would be best? F Diet G Education H Pastimes J Beliefs Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 89 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: STUDY SKILLS SAMPLE TEST (cont.) Study this table of the wars in which the United States was involved. It lists the wars, the years the United States was involved, and the Presidents who were in office during these wars. Then do numbers 58. War Dates War of 1812 18121815 Mexican War 18461848 Civil War 18611865 Spanish American War 1898 World War I 19141918 World War II 19411945 Korean War 19501953 Vietnam War 19651973 Persian Gulf War 1991 President(s) Madison Polk Lincoln McKinley Wilson F. Roosevelt, Truman Truman, Eisenhower Johnson, Nixon G. Bush For numbers 911, choose the word that would appear first if the words were arranged in alphabetical order. 9. A tablet B tableau C tabard D tabulate 10. F regret G regress H rekindle J reinforce 5. Which of these wars was the earliest? A Persian Gulf War B Civil War C War of 1812 D Spanish American War 6. Which war was the longest? F World War I G Vietnam War H War of 1812 J Mexican War 7. Which President was in office during two wars? A Madison B Nixon C Truman D Wilson 8. Which war was the most recent? F World War II G Persian Gulf War H Vietnam War J Korean War 11. A Roberts, Kevin B Roberts, Cynthia C Roberts, Candy D Roberts, Clifford For numbers 12 and 13, choose the best source of information. 12. Which of these would tell you the names of the rivers in Africa? F an atlas G a thesaurus H a dictionary J a book of quotations 13. Which of these would help you to decide which lizard would be the best pet for you? A an encyclopedia B a gardening book C a handbook on lizards D a dictionary Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 90 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: STUDY SKILLS SAMPLE TEST (cont.) Use the Table of Contents and Index below to answer numbers 1418. They are from a book on science questions and answers. Table of Contents Chapter Page Questions 1 The Natural World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 2 The Human Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 3 The Home Planet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 4 Numbers and Formulas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Answers 5 The Natural World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 6 The Human Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 7 The Home Planet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203 8 Numbers and Formulas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Index antibodies, 50, 188 ants, 3, 105 aspirin, 41, 170 bats, 30, 151 Big Dipper, 143 brain, 171 calcium, 53, 193 centipedes, 21, 136 color, 92, 189 digestion, 130131, 166 dolphins, 14, 124 bottlenose, 30, 124, 151 doves, mourning, 12, 120 eardrums, 179 evergreens, 8 fever, 170, 182 food allergies, 39, 167 hay fever, 163 hurricanes, 60, 205, 206 insect bites, 48, 183 jet engine, 239240 kerosene, 222 leap years, 255 lips, 179 14. In which chapter would you probably find a question about the liver's function? F Chapter 1 G Chapter 2 H Chapter 4 J Chapter 6 15. From looking at the table of contents and index, which of the topics below would most likely be covered in chapters 1 and 5? A mumps and measles B plants and animals C earthquakes D helicopters 16. On which page might you find an answer about why your face turns red when you perspire? F Page 7 G Page 38 H Page 65 J Page 157 17. Which of these topics is found in chapter 3? A jet engine B hay fever C hurricanes D lips 18. From looking at the index and table of contents, who would most likely be interested in this book? F someone who loves to read novels G someone who enjoys science trivia H someone who wants to know how to build a tree house J someone who wants to plant a garden Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 91 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: WRITING Lesson 10: Writing Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, write a response to each prompt. Include all the parts in the checklists. 1. Write an Argument Write a letter to a famous person to convince him or her to visit your school. Include ideas about what might happen on the day of the visit. Checklist: Read what you wrote. Did you remember to do the following? Make a claim to state your opinion. Yes No oo Support your claim with reasons and evidence. oo Organize your reasons and evidence. oo Use words such as because, since, therefore, so, and then to join claims and reasons. oo Write a conclusion that makes your argument. oo 2. Write to Inform Write an article about a problem in the world that concerns you. It may be pollution, the mistreatment of animals, or the cost of college. Explain what causes the problem and what might be done to solve it. Checklist: Read what you wrote. Did you remember to do the following? Yes No Introduce the topic clearly. oo Include headings, charts, or illustrations if they will help the reader understand. oo Give organized facts, details, and examples. oo Choose words that are precise. o o Give a concluding statement. o o Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 92 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE: WRITING Lesson 10: Writing (cont.) 3. Write to Inform Write an essay about a hobby or activity you enjoy. Explain what kind of equipment is required, how much time it takes, what is involved, and why you like it. Checklist: Read what you wrote. Did you remember to do the following? Introduce the topic clearly. Yes No oo Include headings, charts, or illustrations if they will help the reader understand. oo Give organized facts, details, and examples. oo Choose words that are precise. o o Give a concluding statement. o o 4. Write a Narrative Write a personal narrative about a time you tried something new. Explain what you did and how you felt. Checklist: Read what you wrote. Did you remember to do the following? Yes No Write a beginning sentence that will catch the reader's attention. oo Describe the setting and characters. oo Use interesting, descriptive words that reflect the five senses. oo Use transition words such as then, after that, later, and at the end to move the story along in a logical way. oo Write a good ending. oo Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 93 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Language Mechanics Directions: Fill in the circle for the punctuation that is needed in the sentence. Choose "None" if no further punctuation is needed. Example E1. "When will we ever get there" asked Nina. A. B? C! D None 1. I have lived in Flint Grand Rapids, and Philadelphia. A: B. C, D None 2. Lori you need to decide if you want to play soccer. F. G; H, J None 3. "That was the most fun I've ever had!" exclaimed Frank. A, B: C" D None 4. "Let's play computer games, said Phil. F! G" H, J None For numbers 57 in the next column, read each answer. Fill in the space for the choice that has a punctuation error. If there is no mistake, fill in the fourth answer space. 5. A Read the directions carefully B Then put the set together C one step at a time. D No mistakes 6. F I can hardly wait G to see my friend Sandra. H She lives in Alaska. J No mistakes 7. A Peter says he wants to be a pilot, B police officer or park ranger C when he grows up. D No mistakes For numbers 8 and 9, read each sentence with a blank. Choose the word or words that best fit(s) in the blank and show(s) the correct punctuation. 8. We will be gone on vacation all next _________ and our neighbor will feed our pets. F week G week! H week, J week: 9. _________ my dog's fault that my homework is late. A Its B It's C Its' D Its's Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 94 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Language Mechanics (cont.) For numbers 1013, read each group of sentences. Find the one that is written correctly and shows the correct capitalization and punctuation. 10. F Shaquila and janelle, love to do challenging word puzzles, together. G In 1930 my mother was born in Saginaw Michigan. H Would you like to own a skunk. I would but my mom would not. J We did experiments in Mr. Newman's class. Dave, our student aide, assisted. 11. A In 1923, dad was born to cora and vern in Eastern Michigan. B Thats Freds' pet frog. Please leave it there. C Mom and Dad will take us to see our cousins' new home in Columbus. D We need to go now? Mrs Fairey is waiting. 12. F Did you read wind in the Willows! Its my favorite book. G Allie asked, does anyone know where I left jacks coat?" H "Does anyone know the way to ivy street?" the man inquired. J She wants to bring her dog Hershey to Ms. Sweet's class. 13. A I love french fries, english muffins and german potato salad. B No, added Abigail, "I will not ride with you" C "Yes," said Rene. "It's a beautiful day today." D My teacher Mr Winters is marrying Miss Summers in june. For numbers 1416, read the sentence with a blank. Fill in the circle for the answer choice that fits best in the blank and has correct capitalization and punctuation. 14. My aunt lives just a few miles from _________. F Lake Superior G lake Superior H lake, Superior J lake superior 15. The bus is _________ we call your mom? A late, should B late? Should C late should D late. Should 16. Maddie found a _________ under her chair. F dime, and two nickels, G Dime and two Nickels, H dime and two nickels, J dime and two nickels Choose the correct answer for number 17. 17. Which is the correct way to end a letter? A Sincerely yours; B Sincerely yours, C Sincerely Yours, D Sincerely, yours, Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 95 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Language Mechanics (cont.) Tina is writing a report on John Henry for a class assignment. Read her report and use it to do numbers 1821. (1) For more than a century americans have sung about the mighty deeds of John Henry. (2) You have probably heard the ballad, or folk song, about this giant among railroad workers. (3) The song tells of a "steel-driving man" who competed in a contest with a steam drill. (4) There really was a person named John Henry. (5) He was an African-American railroad construction worker. (6) But, according to most accounts, he died from an accident in a railroad tunnel. (7) Writers generally contend that the race against the steam drill is invented folklore. (8) Lovers of legends and folk tales however think otherwise. (9) They believe that the duel with the steam drill actually occurred. (10) Some say it took place in west Virginia, in 1870. (11) Others maintain that it happened in Alabama about the year 1882. 19. In sentence 5, African-American is best written -- A African-american B African-American, C african-american D As it is 20. In sentence 8, folk tales however is best written -- F folk tales, however, G folk tales however, H folktales, however J As it is 21. In sentence 10, west virginia, in is best written -- A West Virginia, in B West Virginia in C west Virginia in D As it is 18. In sentence 1, century americans is best written -- F century Americans G Century, Americans H century, Americans J As it is Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 96 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE PRACTICE TEST Part 2: Language Expression Directions: For E1, find the underlined part that is the simple predicate of the sentence. Then follow the directions for each part of this test. Example E1. My silly dog meows like a cat. AB C D For number 1, choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1. It has been snowing _________ for more than two days. A steady B steadier C steadily D steadiest For number 2, choose the answer that is a complete and correctly written sentence. 2. F Taking a vacation at Disney World during the holiday. G They are writing to their. H Because they like roasting marshmallows over campfires. J Janette's family will be renting a cottage for the entire month of July. 4. F The boys is writing to G their congresswoman H to express their concern. J No mistakes 5. A The monkeys at the zoo B enjoy swinging from the branches C and playing with their keepers. D No mistakes For number 6, find the underlined word that is the simple subject of the sentence. 6. Our local restaurant serves the best F G H spaghetti. J For number 7, find the underlined word that is the simple predicate of the sentence. For numbers 35, read each answer 7. The amusement park had over two choice. Fill in the circle for the choice that has a usage error. If there is no mistake, fill A BC million visitors each summer. in the circle for the fourth answer. D 3. A Talisha's mom arrived early and B didn't give me no time C to finish my breakfast. D No mistakes Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 97 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE PRACTICE TEST Part 2: Language Expression (cont.) For numbers 810, choose the answer that best combines the underlined sentences. 8. The chipmunk scampered away. The chipmunk carried an acorn. F The chipmunk scampered away, and it carried an acorn. G The chipmunk carried an acorn, and it scampered away. H The chipmunk scampered away carrying an acorn. J Scampering away, the chipmunk carried an acorn. 9. Maysel walked to the store. She wanted to buy new shoes. A Maysel walked to the store, and she wanted to buy new shoes. B Wanting to buy new shoes, Maysel walked to the store. C Although Maysel walked to the store, she wanted to buy new shoes. D Maysel walked to the store to buy new shoes. For numbers 11 and 12, choose the best way of expressing the idea. 11. A I ran in the race, and I came in second, which made my grandfather proud. B I made my grandfather proud when I ran in the race and when I came in second. C When I came in second in the race I ran, my grandfather was proud. D My grandfather was proud when I came in second in the race. 12. F I walked past a pasture to get to school, and there were cows there. G I walked past a cow pasture to get to school. H Cows were in the pasture I walked past to get to school. J I walked to school and passed a pasture with cows in it. 10. Kyle is in line. Austin is in line too. They are waiting in line to ride the roller coaster. F Waiting in line to ride the roller coaster are Kyle and Austin. G Kyle and Austin are waiting in line to ride the roller coaster. H Kyle is in line and Austin is too to ride the roller coaster. J Kyle is in line to ride the roller coaster and so is Austin. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 98 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE PRACTICE TEST Part 2: Language Expression (cont.) Read the paragraph below. Find the best topic sentence for the paragraph. 13. _________. I attached the buttons to a T-shirt and hung it on the wall. When friends and family learned of my collection, everyone started to give me buttons. Now I have so many buttons that I keep them in a large box under my bed. A Collecting buttons can be expensive. B My grandma had a button collection when she was small. C In the beginning, my collection was very small. D I don't like collecting buttons. Find the answer choice that best develops the topic sentence. 14. Making fudge the old-fashioned way is not easy. F Most recipes allow you to use a microwave oven. G Just go the store and pick up a box mix. H It requires patience and skill, but it can be worth the effort. J Add butter and vanilla. Read the paragraph below. Find the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph. 15. (1) Bones are the super-structure of the human body. (2) They support muscles and organs and give the body its size and shape. (3) Bones grow as a person's body grows. (4) Yellow bone marrow contains fat. (5) They become thicker and stronger. (6) Like other organs, bones require nourishment to remain strong. A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5 Read the paragraph below. Find the sentence that best fits the blank in the paragraph. 16. Most pictures of Abraham Lincoln that appear in textbooks show him with a beard. _________. It was not until he ran for the presidency in 1860 that he began to grow a beard. F Lincoln was born in a log cabin. G But for most of his political life, Lincoln was clean-shaven. H His wife, Mary, liked Lincoln with a beard. J Lincoln was too busy with the war to be concerned with his appearance. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 99 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE PRACTICE TEST Part 2: Language Expression (cont.) Read this story about two brothers. Use it to do numbers 1720. (1) Kerry was always wary of his brother: listening for footsteps or watching for flying objects such as books, toys, or sticks. (2) Once it was a large platter of pancakes. (3) Kerry had to keep his eyes open. (4) He also had to keep his ears open at all times. (5) Although Kerry and Jimmy were only a year apart, the boys were as differenter as Laurel and Hardy or Fred and Barney. (6) Jimmy, the older brother, was in seventh grade and was already six-feet tall and weighed 180 pounds. (7) But his mom loved him and thought he was a good boy. (8) Jimmy was especially frightening today because he had a temper, which was large to match his size. (9) Today was the day of the annual race competition between the sixth and seventh graders. (10) The sixth graders were sure to win. (11) What Kerry lacked in size, he made up for in speed. (12) He was the fastest runner in the school. (13) And that was the problem. (14) Jimmy would be furious. 17. How are sentences 3 and 4 best combined? A Kerry had to keep his eyes open, and he had to keep his ears open at all times. B At all times, Kerry had to keep open his eyes and his ears also. C Kerry at all times had to keep his eyes open and his ears also. D Kerry had to keep his eyes and ears open at all times. 18. Which sentence does not belong in this story? F Sentence 2 G Sentence 7 H Sentence 8 J Sentence 14 19. How is sentence 8 best written? A Jimmy had a temper to match his size, which made him especially frightening today. B Like his large size, Jimmy's temper was also large today, which made him especially frightening. C Jimmy had a large temper and a large size, which made him especially frightening today. D Today Jimmy had a temper, which was large to match his size, and he was especially frightening. 20. In sentence 5, how is were as differenter as best written? F were different as G were as different as H were differently as J As it is Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 100 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE PRACTICE TEST Part 3: Spelling Directions: For E1, mark the word that is spelled correctly and fits best in the blank. For E2, look for the underlined word that has a spelling mistake. Fill in your answer. Then follow the directions for each part of this test. Examples E1. No matter the _________, try to be positive. A sercumstances B circumstances C cercumstenses D circomstances E2. F breakfast nook G sing in unison H saffire ring J call a truce For numbers 16, find the word that is spelled correctly and fits best in the blank. 1. She was in _________. A anguish B angish C enguish D anguishe 2. Please take out the _________. F garbage G gerbage H garbagge J gharbage 3. Stop talking _________! A nonsence B nonsense C nonsince D noncence 4. Don't _________. F exaggerate G exagerate H ecagerate J excagerate 5. This is an _________ time. A enconvenient B incunvient C inconvenient D encunvenient 6. Send a _________ greeting. F courdial G corgial H cordial J courgial For numbers 710, read the phrases. Choose the phrase in which the underlined word is not spelled correctly. 7. A flourescent light B garden hose C one fortnight D physical characteristics 8. F northern hemisphere G sincere congradulations H impart wisdom J 2000 census 9. A condensed version B the dog yelped C quench your thirst D midnight rade 10. F razer blade G gorgeous dress H blue lagoon J swift gazelle Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 101 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE PRACTICE TEST Part 3: Spelling (cont.) For numbers 1113, read each answer. Fill in the space for the choice that has a spelling error. If there is no mistake, fill in the circle for the last answer. For numbers 1720, find the underlined part that is misspelled. If all of the words are spelled correctly, fill in the circle for No mistake. 11. A molecule B pavillion C oath D No mistakes 12. F nominate G tournament H tradgedy J No mistakes 13. A vigerous B revolution C gourd D No mistakes For numbers 1416, read each phrase. One of the underlined words is not spelled correctly for the way it is used in the phrase. Fill in the circle for the word that is not spelled correctly. 17. It is awful to experience an earthquake. A B C No mistake. D 18. Parakeats can mimic many phrases. F G H No mistake. J 19. As a neccessary precaution, we A B recommend that you stay seated. C No mistake. D 20. We picnicked in a passture overlooking a F G quaint little village. No mistake. H J 14. F fix the leek G change the topic H pay a toll J scant clothing 15. A garbage heap B roe the boat C loaf of bread D tie the knot 16. F a holy man G run an errand H weather vein J sole survivor Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 102 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE PRACTICE TEST Part 4: Study Skills Directions: Follow the directions given. Fill in the circle for the answer of your choice. Example Outline Mammals 1. Rodents 2. _________ 3. Primates 4. Canines 5. Felines E1. Which of these would fit best in line 2 of the outline on the left? A Mice B Marsupials C Cats D Amphibians Study the newspaper below. Use it to do numbers 14. Monday, June 3 Today's Weather-- Sunny, high 82 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C1 Classified . . . . . . . . . . . . .B6 Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A20 Crosswords . . . . . . . . . . .A19 Editorials . . . . . . . . . . . .A12 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D1 Television . . . . . . . . . . . .A21 The Region . . . . . . . . . . . .B1 Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . .B14 World News . . . . . . . . . . .A2 Firefighter Rescues Boy This morning at 4:00 A.M., a fire erupted in a private residence located at 3345 Palmer Street. The family dog woke the family from their slumber with its insistent barking. All but the youngest son were able to escape from the home. Firefighters were on the scene within minutes after a neighbor alerted them. (Photo on page A5) In a daring move, a firefighter was able to rescue the young boy by (Continued on page A5) Local Business Volunteers Aid After the recent earthquake that left thousands homeless, a local business temporarily shut its doors and bused its employees to the scene of the devastation. The employees set up tents to serve hot meals and dispense food and clothing. Ron Wardie, owner of Supply Co., told reporters, "It was my employees' idea. I was reluctant at first. But they were so willing to donate their time, I couldn't help but say yes." (Continued on page A6) 1. How many sections does this paper have? A1 B2 C3 D4 2. Which of these appears on A5? F Weather G The continuation of the story about the firefighter H World News J The continuation of the story about the local business Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 3. What was the weather on the day this newspaper was published? A Cloudy with a high of 72 B The weather is listed on D1. C Sunny with a high of 82 D It can't be determined. 4. In which section would you be most likely to find job listings? FA GB HC JD 103 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ LANGUAGE PRACTICE TEST Part 4: Study Skills (cont.) Matthew is writing a report about baboons in the wild. Keep this purpose in mind when you do numbers 5 and 6. 5. Matthew used the book titled Baboons and Other Primates. Where in the book should Matthew look to find the definition of the word bipedal? A the index B the glossary C the table of contents D the introduction 6. Which of these should Matthew include in his report? F the habitat and diet of baboons G the location of zoos that feature baboons H baboons as pets J information on chimpanzees For number 7, read the sentences. Then choose the key words Matthew should include in his notes on baboons. 7. Baboons live in social groups presided over by one dominant male. During the day, the group forages for food. At night, the baboons sleep in rocky outcrops or in trees. Their diet consists mostly of grass seeds, roots, bulbs, and other plant parts. When available, they will also eat insects and small animals. Baboons sometimes live in harsh environments with little water. If needed, they may dig to find it. A dig in rocky outcrops B dominant females C prefer to eat small animals D forage for food and water Study this dictionary entry. Then do numbers 810. ex·haust (Ig-zôst´) Verb. -hausted, -hausting. 1. To wear out completely. 2. To drain of resources or properties; deplete. 3. To treat completely; cover thoroughly: exhaust a topic. --Noun. 4. The escape or release of vaporous waste material, as from an engine. 5. A duct or pipe through which waste material is emitted. 8. Which definition of the word exhaust is used in this sentence? The car's exhaust gave Marjorie a stomachache. F Definition 2 G Definition 3 H Definition 4 J Definition 5 9. Which definition of the word exhaust means "to cover entirely"? A Definition 1 B Definition 2 C Definition 3 D Definition 4 10. Which of these could be guidewords on a dictionary page that includes the word exhaust? F exert/exit G exhort/exist H exclude/exercise J exhibit/expect Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 104 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: CONCEPTS Lesson 1: Numeration Directions: Read and work each problem. Find the correct answer. Fill in the circle for your choice. Examples A. Which group of numbers is ordered from greatest to least? A 7,834 1,979 7,878 3,876 B 1,234 3,456 5,689 7,893 C 3,456 4,576 4,579 5,423 D 8,778 6,545 2,324 1,645 B. Which of these is the expanded numeral for 9,804? F 9,000 + 800 + 40 G 9,000 + 800 + 10 + 4 H 9,000 + 800 + 4 J 9+8+0+4 Read the problem carefully and look at all answer choices before you mark the one you think is correct. Practice 1. 25 A7 B5 C4 D6 2. What is the greatest common factor of 16 and 64? F4 G8 H 16 J2 3. Which of these is a multiple of 13? A 169 B 196 C 133 D 159 4. What number is expressed by (8 x 10,000) + (5 x 1,000) + (3 x 100) + (8 x 1)? F 805,308 G 85,308 H 850,308 J 805,380 5. Which of these numbers is between 5,945,089 and 5,956,108? A 5,995,098 B 5,943,787 C 5,947,109 D 5,549,090 6. Which of these is another way to write 7 x 7 x 7 x 7 x 7? F 57 G 75 H 7x5 J 7+5 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 105 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: CONCEPTS Lesson 1: Numeration (cont.) 7. Which numeral comes right after XII? A XIII B XIV C XV D XX 8. An employee in a warehouse has 84 games to pack into boxes. Each box can hold 18 games. How many boxes will the employee need for all the games? F6 G4 H5 J8 9. At her party, Emily wants to serve each of her friends a hotdog and a bun. There are 8 hotdogs in a package but only 6 buns in a bag. What is the least amount of hotdogs Emily must buy so that she has the same amount of hotdogs and buns? A 48 B 16 C8 D 24 10. The expanded number for 64,090 is -- F 6+4+0+9+0 G (64 x 10,000) + 900 H (6 x 10,000) + (4 x 1,000) + (9 x 10) J (6 x 1,000) + (4 x 1,000) + (9 x 10) 11. What are all the factors of 16? A 2 and 4 B 2, 4, and 8 C 32, 48, and 64 D 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 12. What is the smallest number that can be divided evenly by 5 and 45? F 135 G 225 H 90 J 125 13. What is the greatest common factor of 42 and 54? A6 B7 C4 D9 14. Which number is less than 176 and more than 165? F 177 G 164 H 167 J 154 15. 7 millions, 8 thousands, 3 tens, and 7 ones = A 780,037 B 7,080,037 C 7,008,037 D 708,307 16. 196 = F 142 G 83 H 162 J 63 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 106 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: CONCEPTS Lesson 2: Number Concepts Directions: Read and work each problem. Find the correct answer. Mark the space for your choice. Examples A. eighty-nine = A 98 B 89 C 809 D 88 B. The 7 in 68,743 means -- F 7,000 G 700 H 70 J7 Practice Look for key words and numbers that will help you find the answers. Remember, you might not have to compute to find the correct answer to a problem. If a problem is too difficult, skip it and come back to it later. 1. What number is 2,000 less than 765,422? A 565,422 B 765,222 C 763,422 D 745,422 2. Which expression shows 50 as a multiple of prime numbers? F 25 x 2 G 2x5x5 H 50 x 1 J 10 x 5 3. How many even numbers are there between 4 and 24? A6 B8 C 12 D9 4. A number is less than 443 and greater than 397. The sum of the ones digit and the tens digit in the number is 5. The ones digit is 3. What is the number? F 423 G 432 H 323 J 322 5. What number is missing from the pattern shown below? 2, 6, 14, ___, 62, 126 A 18 B 22 C 30 D 28 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 107 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: CONCEPTS Lesson 2: Number Concepts (cont.) 6. Which of these numbers has a 5 in the tens place? F 4,568 G 5,395 H 8,456 J 7,675 7. Thirty thousand, six = A 36,000 B 30,600 C 306,000 D 30,006 8. Which of these is a prime number? F6 G 47 H 39 J8 9. How much would the value of 456,881 be decreased by replacing the 6 with a 5? A 10,000 B 1,000 C1 D 100 10. 5,078,093 is read -- F five hundred seven million, eight thousand, ninety-three G five million, seventy-eight thousand, ninety-three H five million seventy-eight, ninetythree J five hundred seventy-eight million, ninety-three 11. Which of these is a composite number? A 27 B 11 C 29 D 51 12. Which numeral has a 6 in both the ten thousands and ones places? F 609,546 G 65,767 H 59,676 J 60,386 13. What is the value of 3 in 9.231? A 3 tenths B 3 tens C 3 hundredths D 3 thousandths 14. Which group contains both odd and even numbers? F 76, 94, 54, 32, 22 G 33, 51, 11, 99, 37 H 72, 44, 68, 94, 26 J 55, 38, 21, 88, 33 15. A number has a 7 in the tens place, a 5 in the ones place, and a 3 in the thousands place. Which number is it? A 753 B 375 C 7,385 D 3,175 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 108 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: CONCEPTS Lesson 3: Rational Numbers Directions: Choose the best answer for each question. Examples A. Which point is the opposite of 3? A BC D ¯5 ¯4 ¯3 ¯2 ¯1 0 1 2 3 4 5 A point A B point B C point C D point D B. Which is true? F 6 < 3 G 3 > 2 H 3 > 2 J 3 < 6 Practice 1. Which is not equal to 48? A |48| B (48) C |48| D |48| 2. Which cannot be described by 9? F 9° below zero G 9 people join a group H owing $9 J 9 meters under water 3. Which quadrant of the coordinate plane would have a point with the coordinates (3, 3)? A quadrant I B quadrant II C quadrant III D quadrant IV 4. Which statement is true about points with coordinates (4, 5) and (4, 5)? F The points are reflections of each other over the y-axis. G The points are reflections of each other over the x-axis. H The points are a 180° rotation of each other around the origin. J The points are a 90° rotation of each other around the origin. 5. Which point represents 5 on the number line? A BCD ¯20 0 20 A point A B point B C point C D point D Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 109 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: CONCEPTS Lesson 3: Rational Numbers (cont.) Directions: Use the coordinate plane to answer numbers 68. Choose the best answer for numbers 913. y 10 9 8 7 6 5 C 4 3 D 2 1 0 ¯10 ¯9 ¯8 ¯7 ¯6 ¯5 ¯4 ¯3 ¯2 ¯1 ¯2 ¯3 ¯4 B ¯5 ¯6 ¯7 ¯8 ¯9 ¯10 x 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A 6. What is the distance between point A and point D? F9 G3 H6 J 12 7. What is the distance between point A and point B? A2 B 12 C7 D9 8. Which point is 10 units away from (3, 3)? 9. Which cannot be described by 3? A drilling 3 meters underground B cooling down 3°C C winning 3 games D removing 3 cards from a pile 10. Which point represents 2.5? DA B C ¯5 ¯4 ¯3 ¯2 ¯1 0 1 2 3 4 5 F point A G point B H point C J point D 11. Which is the absolute value of 3 4 ? A 3 4 B 3 4 C 4 3 D 4 3 12. Which is true? F |0| = 0 G |1| = 1 H |2| > |3| J 4 > 1 F point A G point B H point C J point D 13. Which is the opposite of 2 3 ? A 3 2 B 2 3 C 3 2 D 2 3 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 110 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: CONCEPTS Lesson 4: Properties Directions: Read and work each problem. Find the correct answer. Mark the space for your choice. Examples A. Which is another name for 730 x 1,000? A 73 x 10,000 B 7300 x 1,000 C 730 x 100 D 70 x 3,000 B. What is 344 rounded to the nearest hundred? F 350 G 340 H 300 J 400 Practice Take your best guess when you are unsure of the answer. When you work on scratch paper, be sure to transfer numbers accurately and compute carefully. 1. 3 18 o = 36 o= A5 B6 C8 D4 2. Which is another name for 55? F (5 x 5) + 10 G 5 + (5 x 1) H 61 (2 x 3) J (3 x 3) x 6 3. The product of 396 x 32.89 is closest to -- A 900 B 9,000 C 13,000 D 90 4. What number goes in the box to make the number sentence true? o > 7 F 15 G 1 H 8 J 9 5. Which of these statements is true? A When a whole number is multiplied by 3, the product will always be an odd number. B When a whole number is multiplied by 4, the product will always be an even number. C All numbers that can be divided by 5 are odd numbers. D The product of an odd and even number is always an odd number. Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 111 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: CONCEPTS Lesson 4: Properties (cont.) 6. Which number completes the number sentence below? 7 x (2 + 5) = o + 23 F 11 G 24 H 26 J 13 7. There are 52 weeks in a year. Wilma works 46 weeks each year. During each week, she works 32 hours. Which number sentence below shows how many hours Wilma works in a year? A 52 x 32 = o B 46 x 32 = o C 32 x 52 = o D (52 46) x 32 = o 8. Which of the tables follows the rule shown below? Rule: Add 3 to the number in column A, and then multiply by 8 to get the number in column B. A B 3 49 4 55 5 61 6 67 A B 3 14 4 15 5 16 6 17 F G 9. A number rounded to the nearest hundred is 98,400. The same number rounded to the nearest thousand is 98,000. Which of these could be the number? A 98,567 B 98,398 C 99,123 D 98,745 10. In which of the situations below would you probably use an estimate? F You owe your sister some money and need to pay her back. G You are giving a report and want to tell how many ants live in a colony. H You are responsible for counting the votes in a class election. J You are the manager of a baseball team and are calculating the batting averages for the players on your team. 11. You helped your mom plant 40 tulip bulbs in the fall. In the spring, 10 of 1 the tulips did not come up at all, and 3 of the rest had yellow flowers. Which of the number sentences below show how to find the number of tulips that had yellow flowers? A B 3 48 4 56 5 64 6 72 H A B 3 46 4 54 5 62 6 70 J A 40 10 = 1 x o 3 B 1 3 x (40 10) = o C ( 1 3 x 40) 10 = o D ( 1 3 x 10) = o Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 112 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: CONCEPTS Lesson 5: Fractions and Decimals Directions: Read and work each problem. Find the correct answer. Mark the space for your choice. Example A. How much of the figure below is shaded? A 1 3 B 1 8 C 1 2 D 1 4 Practice Pay close attention to the numbers in the problem and in the answer choices. If you misread even one number, you will probably choose the wrong answer. Eliminate answer choices you know are wrong. 1. Which of these is six hundredths? A 0.006 B 0.060 C 0.600 D 6.100 2. 54 1000 F 5.400 G 0.5400 H 0.054 J 0.54 3. Which of these is greater than 3 5 ? 1 A4 B 1 2 C 7 8 D 1 3 4. On the number line below, which arrow points most closely to 2.8? M NO P 2 3 4 5 FM GN HO JP 5. Which of these is between 0.07 and 0.5 in value? A 0.18 B 0.81 C 0.007 D 0.018 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 113 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: CONCEPTS Lesson 5: Fractions and Decimals (cont.) 6. The length of ST is what fraction of UV? S T U V F1 6 G1 3 H2 3 J1 5 7. What is the least common denominator 13 1 for 3 , 5 , and 2 ? A 15 B 30 C 45 10. Which of these numbers can go in the box to make the number sentence true ? 1 1 o> 4 F3 G5 H6 J7 11. Which fraction is another name for 3 2 5 ? 6 A5 B 11 5 C 37 5 D 17 5 D 60 12. Which fraction is in its simplest form? 8. Which decimal is another name for 5? 1,000 F 0.005 G5 H 0.050 J 0.5000 5 F 10 G 3 7 H 3 9 7 J 42 9. Which group of decimals is ordered from greatest to least? 13. Which of the decimals below is thirtytwo and thirteen hundredths? A 3.021 4.123 0.788 1.234 B 0.567 0.870 0.912 1.087 C 2.067 1.989 1.320 0.879 D 0.003 1.076 0.873 0.002 A 3,213 B 32.13 C 32.013 D 3,200.13 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 114 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: CONCEPTS Lesson 6: Ratios and Rates Directions: Choose the best answer for each question. Examples A. In July, there were 8 rainy days, 17 sunny days, and 5 cloudy days. What is the ratio of cloudy days to sunny days for the month? 17 A 31 5 B 31 17 C5 5 D 17 B. 5 paper clips have a mass of 10 grams. What is the mass of 8 paper clips? F 13 grams G 15 grams H 16 grams J 14 grams Practice 1. What is 35 percent of 240? A 49 B 35 C 70 D 84 2. Julia paid $10 for 4 bottles of juice. What is the unit rate? F $6.00 per bottle G $4.00 per bottle H $1.50 per bottle J $2.50 per bottle 3. 340 millimeters = o centimeters A 3,400 B 34 C 0.34 D 3.4 4. Some friends paid $24 for 3 movie tickets. How much would 5 movie tickets cost? F $48 G $40 H $32 J $60 5. If there is a common ratio between x and y, what is the missing value in the table? A7 B9 x y 4 3 8 6 C 11 12 D 10 16 12 6. 18 is 12% of what number? F 216 G 150 H 144 J 106 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 115 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: CONCEPTS SAMPLE TEST Directions: Read each question. Find the correct answer. Mark the space for your choice. Examples E1. Which of these groups of numbers is in order from least to greatest? A 16,089 14,876 18,999 22,800 B 22,888 22,989 22,897 23,001 C 12,954 13,656 13,875 15,877 D 12,443 11,339 11,123 10,458 E2. What is 7,453 rounded to the nearest hundred? F 7,500 G 7,400 H 7,000 J 7,450 1. Which digit means ten thousands in the numeral 5,873,096? A8 B3 C7 D0 2. Which of these numbers best shows what part of the bar is shaded? F 1 4 G 0.7 H 1 3 J 0.5 3. Which letter marks 4 6 10 on this number line? AB C D 4 5 6 7 AA BB CC DD 4. 7,768 ÷ 17 is between -- F 300 and 400 G 600 and 700 H 450 and 550 J 250 and 350 5. Which of these is a composite number? A 13 B 31 C 57 D 15 6. In a book, which chapter comes right after chapter lX? F Xl GX H Xll J XlV 7. Which of these is another way to write 606,344? A 60 + 63 + 44 B 60,000 + 6,000 + 300 + 40 + 4 C 600,000 + 6,000 + 300 + 40 + 4 D 600,000 + 60,000 + 300 + 40 + 4 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 116 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: CONCEPTS SAMPLE TEST (cont.) 8. What number is missing from the pattern below? 4 6 10, 0.5, 10, 0.7, __, 0.9 8 F 10 7 G 10 H 0.8 J 0.08 9. Pam had 45 packages of licorice and wanted to put them in bags that could hold 10 packages each. How many bags could she fill completely? A5 B4 C6 D2 10. Which of these symbols goes in the box to make this number sentence true? 8 10 + 2 4 o 2 F= G> H< J> 12. 36 F 12 G3 H6 J 360 13. Which number is three hundred nine thousand, five hundred fifty-eight? A 3,090,558 B 309,508 C 309,558 D 3,009,558 14. What number completes this number sentence? 4 x 35 = 4 x (o + 5) F 35 G 30 H3 J 38 15. Using the digits 8, 4, 7, and 6, which of the following are the smallest and the largest decimal numbers you can write? A 0.8476 and 0.6748 B 0.8746 and 0.4678 C 0.4678 and 0.8764 D 0.6748 and 0.8674 11. What is 0.465 rounded to the nearest tenth? A 0.5 B 0.7 C 0.6 D 0.05 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 117 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: COMPUTATION Lesson 7: Whole Numbers (All Operations) Directions: Read and work each problem. Be sure that you are performing the called for operation. Fill in the circle for your choice. A. 4,988 + 8,765 Examples A 12,753 B 13,853 C 13,753 D None of these B. 456 + 768 + 654 = F 1,569 G 2,468 H 1,468 J None of these Practice 1. 678 1,234 + 679 2. 6,789 ÷ 13 = 3. 756 x 432 = 4. 123,489 79,654 If the answer you find is not one of the answer choices, rework the problem on scratch paper. If you rework a problem and still find that the right number is not given, mark the choice for "None of these." A 2,491 B 1,591 C 2,591 D None of these F 522R3 G 521R7 H 52R3 J None of these A 236,592 B 326,592 C 336,592 D None of these F 42,835 G 93,143 H 43,834 J None of these 5. 45,676 + 78,543 6. 24 6,998 7. 812 x 789 = 8. 45,678 123,602 + 345,999 A 124,219 B 115,219 C 134,129 D None of these F 292R11 G 291R14 H 392R7 J None of these A 1,640,668 B 560,668 C 640,668 D None of these F 525,279 G 815,279 H 515,278 J None of these Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 118 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: COMPUTATION Lesson 8: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions Directions: Fill in the circle for the correct answer to each addition and subtraction problem. Choose NG if the right answer is not given. Examples A. 7 10 + 8 10 = A 1 7 10 10 B 18 C 1 4 5 D NG B. 8 10 5 10 F 1 3 10 3 G 10 H 1 5 J NG Practice If the right answer is not given, mark the space for NG, which means "not given." 1. 5 6 + 1 12 + 1 3 = A B 7 3 1 1 4 C 11 12 D NG 5. 18 3 4 + 13 5 8 5 A 33 8 1 B 58 C 32 3 8 D NG 2. 20 2 5 + 5 5 6 = 7 F 26 30 7 G 25 12 H 36 3 10 J NG 6. 8 1 3 6 5 6 = F 1 1 3 G 2 1 6 H 15 1 6 J NG 3. 4 2 10 3 4 5 A 1 4 10 B 2 5 C 2 8 D NG 7. 1 4 5 + 6 2 3 A 7 1 3 = B 8 2 15 C 5 7 15 D NG 4. 12 2 3 9 5 6 = F 2 2 3 1 G 22 2 H 2 5 6 8. 12 1 2 7 3 4 F 3 3 4 G 4 3 4 H 20 1 4 J NG J NG Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 119 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: COMPUTATION Lesson 9: Multiplication of Fractions Directions: Fill in the circle for the correct answer to each multiplication problem. Choose NG if the right answer is not given. Examples A. 7 x 1 9 = A 63 7 B9 C 7 1 9 D NG B. 2 5 x4= F 1 3 5 G 10 H 1 4 5 J NG Practice If the right answer is not given, mark the space for NG, which means "not given." 1. 5x4 = 8 15 2. 1 2 3 x5 3. 7 12 x 3 12 = 4. 12 x 4 5 = 2 A 15 B 1 6 C 1 3 D NG F 2 3 5 G 8 1 3 H 5 2 3 J NG 3 A 24 B 3 48 C 21 44 D NG F 9 2 8 G 8 2 5 H 9 4 5 J NG 5. 2 9 7 x8 6. 4 5 x 11 = 7. 7 3 x 6 9 = 8. 1 1 12 x 3 8 = A 7 36 B 16 63 C7 9 D NG F 7 3 5 G 8 4 5 H 12 3 8 J NG A 2 27 1 B9 C 1 5 9 D NG F 31 32 G 1 4 H 3 32 J NG Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 120 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: COMPUTATION Lesson 10: Division of Fractions Directions: Fill in the circle for the correct answer to each division problem. Choose NG if the right answer is not given. Examples A. 1 7 ÷ 6 = A 42 1 B 42 C 1 23 D NG B. 2 3 ÷ 7 8 = F 7 12 G 16 21 H 2 3 J NG Practice 1. 7 12 ÷ 3 4 = 2. 5÷ 5= 6 18 3. 5÷ 7 9 = 4. 3 20 ÷ 9 10 = Pay close attention when dividing fractions. It is easy to make a mistake by forgetting to invert fractions. A 21 48 B 1 3 C 7 9 D NG F3 G 1 3 H 5 9 J NG A 7 3 7 B 3 6 7 C8 D NG 1 F6 G 2 9 H 1 2 7 J NG 5. 2 1 10 ÷ 8 2 5 = 6. 7 1 2 ÷ 5 5 8 = 7. 8÷ 1 = 9 4 8. 1 11 15 ÷ 1 19 20 = A 1 10 B1 4 C 1 9 D NG F 1 1 3 G 2 2 5 H 1 3 8 J NG A 5 1 3 B 1 36 C 3 5 9 D NG 3 F5 8 G9 H 1 7 J NG Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 121 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: COMPUTATION Lesson 11: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals Directions: Fill in the circle for the correct answer to each problem. Choose NG if the right answer is not given. Examples A. 0.4567 + 0.2369 = A 0.6723 B 0.8693 C 0.6936 D NG B. 2.873 0.620 F 1.253 G 0.654 H 2.253 J NG Practice If the answer you find is not one of the answer choices, rework the problem on scratch paper. If you still find that the answer is not given, mark the space for NG. 1. 0.4509 + 0.768 = A 1.289 B 2.783 C 0.1289 D NG 5. 7.302 + 6.0073 = A 13.9033 B 14.3093 C 1.3309 D NG 2. 1.871 + 0.554 F 1.995 G 0.347 H 2.425 J NG 6. 3.338 1.774 F 1.564 G 15.64 H 0.1564 J NG 3. 3.945 1.774 = A 0.334 B 2.167 C 2.992 D NG 7. A 0.0642 0.0887 + 0.5534 = B 0.6421 C 1.6421 D NG 4. 0.0456 + 1.847 F 2.964 G 5.935 H 1.8926 J NG 8. 0.9876 0.8523 F 0.076 G 0.1353 H 0.01353 J NG Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 122 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: COMPUTATION Lesson 12: Multiplication of Decimals Directions: Fill in the circle for the correct answer to each problem. Choose NG if the right answer is not given. Examples A. 0.7 x 12 = A 7.8 B 8.4 C 4.8 D NG B. 8.34 x 2.8 F 2.335 G 23.352 H 1.6335 J NG Practice 1. 2.8 x 0.092 = In decimal problems, remember to insert the decimal point in the right place. A 2.576 B 0.0257 C 0.2576 D NG 5. 67.04 x 0.206 A 13.81024 B 14.665 C 16.9912 D NG 2. F 21.1419 0.3475 x 6.084 = G 0.4799 H 2.11419 J NG 3. 8 x 7.082 A 5.6656 B 56.656 C 0.5665 D NG 4. 4.877 x 1.567 = F 76.42259 G 4.8765 H 5.7647 J NG Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 6. 12 x 0.43 = F 0.516 G 5.16 H 6.15 J NG 7. 6.35 x 0.841 A 5.34035 B 7.8055 C 0.534035 D NG 8. 9.703 x 1.08 = F 104.7924 G 1.04792 H 10.47924 J NG 123 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: COMPUTATION Lesson 13: Division of Decimals Directions: Fill in the circle for the correct answer to each problem. Choose NG if the right answer is not given. Examples A. 9 389.25 A 4.325 B 13.12 B. 59.01 ÷ 0.76 F 16.8554 G 77.8578 C 43.25 H 7.76447 D NG J NG Practice 1. 0.44 ÷ 0.22 = Pay close attention when dividing decimals. It is easy to make a mistake by misplacing the decimal point. A 0.2 B2 C 1.2 D NG 5. 3.192 ÷ 0.42 = A 6.7 B 0.76 C 7.6 D NG 2. 52 ÷ 3.07 = F 17.2845 G 16.93811 H 1.693811 J NG 6. 0.5 1.38 F 2.96 G 0.276 H 27.6 J NG 3. 3.90 ÷ 3 4. 5 166.65 A 1.26 B 13.1 C 1.3 D NG F 33.33 G 3.333 H 8.923 J NG 7. 78.6 ÷ 0.5 = A 157.2 B 15.27 C 15.72 D NG 8. 174.5 ÷ 3.2 = F 34.8776 G 54.53125 H 5.45312 J NG Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 124 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: COMPUTATION SAMPLE TEST Directions: Read and work each problem. Find the correct answer. Fill in the circle for your choice. Examples E1. 98,788 23,865 A 67,765 B 74,923 C 77,675 D None of these E2. 789 x 768 = F 65,952 G 705,952 H 605,952 J None of these 1. 6.44 ÷ 46 = A 40.44 B 0.14 C 7.14 D None of these 2. F $540.56 + $467.48 = G H J $1,008.04 $987.65 $1,109.08 None of these 3. 35 4565 A 160R5 B 130R15 C 171 D None of these 4. 4+5= 9 6 5. 12 ÷ 0.75 = F 1 1 3 5 G 118 H 1 4 9 J None of these A 15 B 12.6 C 16 D None of these Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 6. 1 5 8 x2 3 4 F 4 15 32 G 4 3 8 H 5 1 4 J None of these 7. 567 x 492 = A 378,964 B 216,877 C 458,443 D None of these 8. 6.54 ÷ 3 = F 1.9 G 2.18 H 2.9 J None of these 9. 6,579 4,378 + 9,512 10. 5 7 ÷ 1 3 = 125 A 20,475 B 19,675 C 21,435 D None of these F 2 1 3 5 G 21 H 2 1 7 J None of these 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ 11. 0.3 x 61.7 = MATH: COMPUTATION SAMPLE TEST (cont.) A 1.851 B 18.51 C 0.1851 D None of these 18. 5 1 9 ÷ 2 3 4 = 53 F 1 62 G 1 55 61 H 1 85 99 12. 78.45 0.63 F 77.82 G 67.92 H 78.26 J None of these 13. 9 5 6 + 4 3 8 = A 13 7 8 B 14 5 24 C 11 7 24 D None of these 14. F 7.34 31.65 22.32 = G 9.32 H 9.33 J None of these J None of these 19. 574.436 + 239.08 = A 8,135.16 B 813.516 C 814.658 D None of these 20. 0.769 x 0.56 = F 0.42065 G 4.3064 H 0.37587 J None of these 8 21. 9 1 +4 A 1 3 32 B 1 3 4 C2 15. 34 569 A 14R21 B 16R25 C 17R3 D None of these 16. F 17.635 56.432 ÷ 32 = G 1.7635 H 1.543 J None of these 321 22. 218 569 + 57 D None of these F 1,163 G 1,165 H 1,268 J None of these 17. 1,235 x 4,897 A 604,779 B 6,047,795 C 5,886,554 D None of these Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 126 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS Lesson 14: Geometry Directions: Find the correct answer to each geometry problem. Fill in the circle for your answer choice. Example A. What is the perimeter of the figure on the right? A 34 ft. B 42 ft. C 224 ft. D 37 ft. 3 ft. 16 ft. 14 ft. 2 ft. 7 ft. Practice Read the question carefully and think about what you are supposed to do. Then look for key words, numbers, and figures before you choose an answer. 1. Which of the following lines are parallel? A B 3. What is the area of a classroom that is 17 meters long and 8 meters wide? A 50 square meters B 136 square meters C 25 square meters D 9 square meters C D 2. Two lines in the same plane that intersect at a right angle are -- F curved G perpendicular H parallel J similar Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 4. The intersection of two sides of an angle is called -- F the vertex G the circumference H an acute angle J a ray 127 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS Lesson 14: Geometry (cont.) 5. The measure of the amount of liquid a 8. Which of the angles below is acute? glass can hold is called its -- A volume B capacity F G H J C circumference F D inside surface area G 6. What is the area of the shaded shape? H o = 1 square unit J 9. Which of these is not a cone? F 9 square units G 8 square units H 11 square units J 22 square units 7. Which of the figures below are congruent? A B C D A B and C B A and C C B and D D A and D Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. A B C D A B C D 10. Which of these would you use to draw a circle? F compass G protractor H ruler J graph 128 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS Lesson 14: Geometry (cont.) 11. A right angle measures -- A 180° B 90° C 360° D 60° 12. What is the volume of a rectangular prism with a length of 8 feet, a height of 6 feet, and width of 2 feet? F 16 cubic feet G 18 cubic feet H 96 cubic feet J 32 cubic feet 13. What pair of shapes below forms mirror images? A 15. A plane figure with 6 sides is called -- A an apex B an octagon C a hexagon D a pentagon 16. What is not shown in the diagram? F parallel lines G intersecting lines H line segment J perpendicular lines B 17. Which line segment is 12 units long? C 5 4 3 6 D F G H I J 14. What pair of shapes is congruent? A FH F B GI G C FJ D FI H J Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 129 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS Lesson 15: Measurement Directions: Find the correct answer to each measurement problem. Fill in the circle for your choice. Example A. About how many centimeters long is the pencil pictured on the right? A 5 centimeters B 7 centimeters C 6 centimeters D 4 centimeters Practice Before you choose an answer, ask yourself if the answer makes sense. If you are confused by a problem, read it again. If you are still confused, skip the problem and come back to it later. 1. You go to bed at 10 P.M. You are excited 2. Betsy has 7 quarters, 8 nickels, 9 because in 11 hours you are leaving for dimes, 67 pennies, and 3 half-dollars. a vacation. Which clock shows what time How much money does she have you will be leaving for your vacation? altogether? F $8.43 G $5.22 A H $7.32 J $6.22 3. A hot dog weighs -- A a few pounds B B a few ounces C a few grams D a few milligrams 4. What fraction of a pound is 4 ounces? C F 1 8 G 1 4 D H 1 2 J 1 5 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 130 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS Lesson 15: Measurement (cont.) 5. A soccer game started at 11:15 A.M. and lasted 2 hours and 10 minutes. What time did the game end? A 1:25 A.M. B 2:25 P.M. C 1:25 P.M. D 1:35 P.M. 6. What is the ratio of four days to four weeks? 1 F 14 G 1 7 H 1 2 J 1 15 7. A map scale shows that 1 inch equals 8 miles. About how long would a section of highway be that is 4.5 inches on the map? A 36 miles B 32.5 miles C 30 miles D 18 miles 10. What temperature will the thermometer show if the temperature rises 12°? 10° 9° 8° 7° 6° F 15° 5° 4° 3° 2° G 9° 1° 0° -1° -2° H 9° -3° -4° -5° -6° -7° J 15° -8° -9° -10° 11. About how many centimeters long is this ticket stub? A 7 cm B 5 cm C 4 cm D 6 cm 8. Which unit of measure would be best to use when weighing an adult elephant? F pounds 12. Stephanie is helping her mom make a bookcase. It will be 46 inches tall. G grams Another way to describe the height of H kilograms the bookcase is to say it is -- J tons F a little more than 4 feet tall 9. Anthony's trampoline is about 3 yards G a little less than 4 feet tall across. About how many inches across is his trampoline? A 108 inches H a little more than 1 meter tall J a little more than 1 yard tall B 36 inches C 54 inches D 30 inches Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 131 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS Lesson 16: Area, Surface Area, and Volume Directions: Choose the best answer for each question. Examples A. What is the area of the figure? A 66 square units B 128 square units 16 C 256 square units D 512 square units 12 18 20 B. What is the volume of a rectangular prism 5 1 2 inches long, 7 inches wide, and 3 1 2 inches tall? F 16 cubic inches 1 G 105 4 cubic inches 3 H 134 4 cubic inches 1 J 164 2 cubic inches Practice 1. What is the area of the figure? 12 8 28 A 96 square units B 48 square units C 224 square units D 112 square units 3. Use the net from number 2. What is the volume of the rectangular prism formed from the net? A 246 cubic units B 216 cubic units C 226 cubic units D 236 cubic units 4. What is the area of the figure? 2. What is the surface area of a rectangular prism formed from the net shown below? 24 cm 25 cm 9 3 8 F 226 square units G 246 square units H 236 square units J 216 square units Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 7 cm F 56 square centimeters G 300 square centimeters H 84 square centimeters J 168 square centimeters 132 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS Lesson 16: Area, Surface Area, and Volume (cont.) 5. What is the volume of a rectangular 1 prism with a base area of 1 35 2 square units and a height of 9 4 units? 3 A 276 4 cubic units B 315 1 8 cubic units C 328 3 8 cubic units D 398 3 8 cubic units 6. What is the area of the figure? 20 9 15 12 20 F 76 square units G 354 square units H 300 square units J 72 square units 7. What is the surface area of the figure? 17 cm 8 cm 11 cm 15 cm A 540 square centimeters B 440 square centimeters C 660 square centimeters D 560 square centimeters 8. What is the height of a rectangular prism with a base area of 12 units and a volume of 107 2 3 2 3 square cubic units? F 8 units G 8 1 2 units H 8 2 3 units J 8 1 3 units 9. What is the area of the figure? 8 13 13 8 A 208 square units B 225 square units C 60 square units D 416 square units 10. What is the height of the figure? F 39 4 5 G 40 10 11 v = 562 1 2 H 12 J 13 1 3 w = 61 4 l = 71 2 11. What is the surface area of a rectangular prism 14 meters long, 3 meters high, and 6 meters wide? A 264 square meters B 252 square meters C 276 square meters D 288 square meters Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 133 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS Lesson 17: Problem Solving Directions: Find the correct answer to each problem. Mark the space for your choice. Examples A. Sabrina and Sophie together have more money in their piggy banks than Toby has in his. If Toby has $45 and Sabrina has $23, then Sophie must have -- A less than $23.00 B more than $22.00 C exactly $22.00 D between $21.00 and $23.00 B. Which of these numbers goes in the box to make this number sentence true? o < 51.06 F 51.10 G 51.006 H 51.60 J Not given Practice Choose "Not given" only if you are sure the right answer is not one of the choices. Look for key words, numbers, and figures in each problem, and be sure you perform the correct operation. 1. Computer headphones cost $13.95. Ms. Jackson wants to buy 24 pairs of headphones for the school computer lab. How much will it cost altogether to buy the headphones? A $335.90 B $334.80 C $324.80 D Not given 2. A train has 160 seats. Passengers are in 97 of them. Which equation would you use to find out how many seats are empty? F 160 ÷ 97 = o G 160 97 = o H 160 + 97 = o J 160 x 97 = o 3. There are 2,464 monkeys in a nature preserve. They live in groups of 16. How many groups of monkeys are there? A 154 groups B 164 groups C 153 groups D Not given 4. Mason, Clare, and Clark each bought candy in the bulk food store. The candy they bought weighed 2 pounds, 4 5 6 pounds, and 3 7 8 3 4 pounds. How many pounds of candy did they buy in all? F 12 11 12 G 11 1 24 H 10 11 24 J Not given Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 134 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS Lesson 17: Problem Solving (cont.) Mr. Vandersy's class earned $582.00 during the school year in order to purchase new books for the library. The graph below shows the percentage of money earned from each activity. Use it to answer questions 5, 6, and 7. they are using can cover an area of 4 square feet each. Which of these shows how many boards they will need to cover the surface of the deck? F (12 x 14) ÷ 4 = o G (12 x 14) x 4 = o H 12 + 14 + 4 = o J (12 ÷ 14) x 4 = o 3 9. DTaarran'selsl'spesepceheclahsttoedok18212as4 minutes. long. How long was Tara's speech? 5. Which fundraiser earned the most money? A the candy sale B the wrapping paper sale C the submarine sandwich sale D the paper drive 6. How much money was earned from the cookie dough sale? F $63.02 G $123.02 H $64.02 J $73.03 7. How much less was earned on the paper drive than from the wrapping paper sale? A $17.46 B $23.46 C $18.46 D $16.46 8. Angelica is helping her dad build a deck. The surface of the deck will be 12 feet wide and 14 feet long. The boards A 9 minutes B 8 1 2 minutes C 11 minutes D 9 1 2 minutes 10. Aleesha saved $0.45 out of her allowance for several weeks so that she could buy a bottle of nail polish for $2.70. How many weeks did she need to save $0.45? F 6 weeks G 4 weeks H 3 weeks J 5 weeks 11. Tony, a novice jogger, in his first week ran 1 2 mile on his first try, 1 1 4 mile on his second try, and 2 miles on his third try. How far would Tony run in total in two weeks if he ran the same distances the next week? A 3 3 4 miles B 7 1 2 miles C 6 3 4 miles D 8 1 2 miles Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 135 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS Lesson 17: Problem Solving (cont.) The soccer team members needed to buy their own shin guards, socks, shoes, and shorts. Two players volunteered to do some comparative shopping to find the store with the best deals. Use their charts to answer questions 1214. Sports Corner Socks . . . . . . . . . . . .3 pairs for $9.30 Shoes . . . . . . . . . . .2 pairs for $48.24 Shin Guards . . . . . .4 pairs for $32.48 Shorts . . . . . . . . . . .5 pairs for $60.30 Sam's Soccer Supplies Socks .........................2 pairs for $6.84 Shoes ......................3 pairs for $84.15 Shin Guards.............5 pairs for $35.70 Shorts ......................4 pairs for $36.36 12. How much does it cost for one pair of shin guards at the store with the best deal? F $7.14 G $8.12 H $32.48 J $4.76 13. How much would it cost to buy one pair of shoes and socks at Sports Corner? A $27.22 B $57.54 C $31.47 D $28.22 14. How much would it cost to buy one pair of shoes and socks at Sam's Soccer Supplies? F $27.22 G $31.47 H $29.11 J $31.57 15. It takes 5 workers about 50 hours to build a house. How long would it take if there were 10 workers? A 25 hours 1 B 12 2 hours C 100 hours D Not given 16. There are 10 white socks and 10 black socks in a drawer. Bruce reaches into his drawer without looking. What is the probability that he will pick a white sock? 1 F2 1 G3 H 1 4 J Not given 17. A group of teachers are ordering sandwiches from the deli. They can choose ham, beef, turkey, or bologna on white bread, wheat bread, or rye bread. How many different meat and bread combinations are possible? A 12 B 16 C7 D Not given Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 136 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS Lesson 17: Problem Solving (cont.) The graph below shows the average number of rainy days per month in Sun City, Florida. Use the graph to answer questions 1820. 18. Based on this graph, which two months should have been the best for tourists? F January and February G February and November H March and April J April and December 19. Which two-month period shows the greatest change in the number of rainy days? A May and June B June and July C October and November D August and September 20. How many inches of rain fell during the rainiest month? F 20 inches G 25 inches H about 18 inches J Not given 21. 14 teachers and 246 students will travel to the state capitol. One bus holds 38 people. How many buses are needed altogether? A 6 buses B 7 buses C 5 buses D 8 buses 22. Last summer, 6 friends ran their own lawn care business. The friends made a total of $498.54. The friends agreed to share the profit equally. How much did each friend make? F $73.09 G $83.09 H $84.09 J $79.09 23. Mike received 65% of the votes cast for class treasurer. What fractional part of the votes did Mike receive? 13 A 20 B 12 19 C 11 20 D Not given 24. Marty made a base hit on 25% of his official times at bat. What is his batting average? (Note: Batting averages are usually expressed as thousandths.) F .450 G .250 H .025 J .275 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 137 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS Lesson 18: Algebra Directions: Find the correct answer to each measurement problem. Fill in the circle for your choice. Examples A. What is the value of z in the number sentence 12 x z =144? A8 B 12 C 122 D 11 B. If 6 < f and f < g, what should replace the box in 6 o g? F< G> H J= Practice If you are sure you know which answer is correct, fill in the circle for your answer and move on to the next problem. Eliminate answer choices you know are wrong. 1. Which statement is true if b is a whole number? A If b 8 = 16, then 8 + b = 16 B If 8 x b = 16, then 16 ÷ b = 8 C If 8 ÷ b = 16, then 16 x 8 = b D If 8 + b = 16, then 16 + 8 = b 2. If y > 98 and y < 123, which of the following is a possible value of y? F 124 G 108 H 97 J 221 3. What is the value of x if 54 ÷ x = 9? A7 B6 C 63 D 45 4. What point is at (6,2)? FM GN 6 HO 5 N JP 4 3 2 1 M O P 0 12345 6 5. 13 people ride to school in 2 cars. One car holds three more people than the other. How many people are in each car? A 8 in one car and 5 in the other B 9 in one car and 4 in the other C 7 in one car and 6 in the other D 3 in one car and 10 in the other Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 138 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS Lesson 19: Evaluate Expressions Directions: Choose the best answer for each question. Examples A. Which is equivalent to 2(3 + x)? A 6+x B 6x C 5+x D 6 + 2x B. Evaluate 5n2 7n for n = 4. F 52 G 12 H 108 J 92 Practice 1. Which is equivalent to 5(x 4) + 16? A 5x 36 B 5x + 12 C 5x 4 D 5x 2. Evaluate 8 y + 3 for y = 2. F 1 G7 H 13 J 19 3. Which is equivalent to 2z? A z+2 B zx2 C z÷z D zz 4. Which is equivalent to 3w + 4(w 1) + 5? F 4w + 4 G 4w + 1 H 7w + 4 J 7w + 1 5. Which expression is equivalent to 15x + 25y? A 15(x + 2y) B 5(3x + 5y) C 3(5x + 8y) D 10(5x + 15y) 6. Evaluate 3w2 4 for w = 3. F 31 G 23 H5 J 13 7. Which equation describes the diagram? x x 1 x x 1 x x 1 A 3(2x + 1) = 6x + 1 B 3(2x + 1) = 5x + 1 C 3(2x + 1) = 6x + 3 D 3(2x + 1) = 5x + 3 8. Which is equivalent to 8v 3(v 4) 6? F 5v 6 G 5v + 6 H 5v 10 J 5v 18 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 139 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS Lesson 20: Dependent and Independent Variables Directions: Choose the best answer for each question. Example A. A train travels along a track at a constant rate of 95 kilometers per hour. Which equation represents the relationship between distance in kilometers, d, and time in hours, t? A d = 95 + t B d = 95 + 95t C 95d = t D d = 95t Practice 1. Which situation could be represented by the graph below? y 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 x 1234567 A pay in dollars per item, where the rate of pay is $3.50 per item B cost in dollars, and mass in kilograms, of a product with a cost of $2 per kilogram C length and width of a rectangle with the area 20 square units D length and width of a rectangle with the perimeter 18 units 2. A car consumes gas at a rate of 20 kilometers per liter. Which represents the relationship between the number of liters of gas consumed, g, and the number of kilometers driven, k? F g = 20 + 20k G g = 20k H k = 20 + 20g J k = 20g 3. Remember that 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters. Which table shows the relationship between inches and centimeters? A Inches Centimeters B Inches Centimeters C Inches Centimeters D Inches Centimeters 23456 5.08 7.62 10.16 12.7 15.24 5.08 7.62 10.16 12.7 15.24 23456 23456 4.54 5.54 6.54 7.54 8.54 4.54 5.54 6.54 7.54 8.54 23456 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 140 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS Lesson 21: Statistics and Probability Directions: Use the histogram to answer numbers 19. It shows the number of runs scored by a baseball team in each of its games throughout the season. Frequency 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Runs Scored 1. How many games are recorded? A 79 B 89 C 99 D 109 2. What is the median of the data? F 3.5 runs G 4 runs H 4.5 runs J 5 runs 3. Which is closest to the mean? A 4.2 runs B 4.8 runs C 4.4 runs D 4.6 runs 4. Which is true about the data's shape? F It is symmetric. G It is uniformly spread from 0 to 13 runs. H It is clustered around 3 runs. J It is centered around 7 runs. 5. Which best describes the sample used to make the histogram? A population B random C selective D biased 6. If other teams were selected and histograms were made of their scores, which would likely be true? F The mean would be the same. G The median would be the same. H The shape of the data would be the same. J The mean absolute deviation would be the same. 7. Which is closest to the mean absolute deviation? A 2.7 runs B 2.8 runs C 2.9 runs D 2.6 runs 8. What is the range? F 15 runs G 13 runs H 14 runs J 16 runs 9. What is the interquartile range? A 6 runs B 5.5 runs C 6.5 runs D 5 runs Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 141 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS Lesson 21: Statistics and Probability (cont.) For numbers 1014, choose the best answer for each question. 14. Which box plot accurately displays the scores from number 12? 10. Which question is not expected to lead to variability if asked in a single classroom? F How many brothers and sisters do you have? G How many pets do you have? H What grade are you in? J In what month were you born? 11. What does the mean absolute deviation describe? A the center of the data B how different the values of the data are C how different the values of data are from the center D how different the center of the data is from other centers 12. Ten students had the following scores on an exam. What is the median of the scores? 75, 56, 89, 93, 98, 67, 81, 85, 87, 90 F 77 G 86 H 82.5 J 82.1 13. Use the scores from number 12. What is the interquartile range of the scores? A 15 B 11 C 21 D 42 F 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 G 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 H 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 J 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 142 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS SAMPLE TEST Directions: Read and work each problem. Find and fill in the correct answer choice. Examples E1. The enrollment at King School has increased 20% from last year. The enrollment last year was 650. By how many students has the enrollment increased? A 120 B 130 C 150 D 90 E2. How many quarts are in 6 gallons? F 48 G 24 H 16 J 12 1. What is the perimeter of this 4. rectangle? A 42 cm B 84 cm 18 cm C 432 cm D 82 cm 24 cm 2. A bike normally costs $119. It is on sale for $99. How much would you save if you bought 2 bikes on sale? 5. F ($119 + $99) x 2 = o G ($119 $99) ÷ 2 = o H ($119 $99) x 2 = o J ($119 + $99) ÷ 2 = o 3. Sven went grocery shopping with his mother. The groceries totaled $36.37. Sven's mom paid for the food with two $20 bills. Which of these is the correct amount of change she should receive? 6. A 2 one-dollar bills, two quarters, two dimes, and three pennies B 3 one-dollar bills, two quarters, one dime, and three pennies C 3 one-dollar bills, three quarters, one nickel, and three pennies D Not given Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 143 One box of nails weighs 3.6 pounds and another box weighs 5.4 pounds. How much more does the heavier box weigh? F 1.8 pounds G 1.6 pounds H 18 pounds J 1.2 pounds Your uncle bought 375 feet of wire fencing. He put up 325 feet today and saved the rest for tomorrow. Which equation shows how many feet of fencing he has left? A 375 + o = 325 B 375 325 = o C o = 375 + 325 D 375 o = 325 What is the value of r if 17 x r = 68? F 51 G4 H 85 J6 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS SAMPLE TEST (cont.) The chart below shows how the space in a store was divided among the different departments. Use the chart to answer numbers 79. 1 4 1 1 8 10 9. If the total space in the store is 3,000 square feet, how many square feet of space is taken up by packaged foods? A 400 square feet B 550 square feet C 600 square feet D 60 square feet 10. Which of these shows a radius? 1 5 F 1 5 G 7. What fraction of the space in the store is the bakery? A 1 4 B 1 8 C 1 5 D 1 10 8. What percentage of the space in the store is devoted to frozen foods? F 30% G 25% H 40% J 12.5% HD E J 11. Phil's van is 1.7 meters tall. About how many millimeters tall is it? A 170 B 1,700 C 17,000 D Not given 12. A shoe box is 6 inches wide, 11 inches long, and 5 inches high. What is the volume of the box? F 330 cubic inches G 22 cubic inches H 230 cubic inches J Not given Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 144 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS SAMPLE TEST (cont.) The graph below shows the average basketball attendance for the season. Use the graph to answer numbers 1315. 16. Joanne kept track of the rainfall for one week. She recorded 0.8 inch on Monday, 0.5 inch on Tuesday, and 0.5 inch on Friday. How much rain fell during the week? F 1.5 inches G 2 inches H 3 inches J 1.8 inches 13. What was the increase in attendance from the first to the seventh game? A 50 students B 60 students C 140 students D 70 students 17. Chris put 72 kilograms of jam into jars. He put 0.4 kilogram into each jar. How many jars did he use? A 90 jars B 180 jars C 80 jars D Not given 18. What is the area of the shape below? 14. Between which two games was there the smallest increase in attendance? F 1st and 2nd games G 6th and 7th games H 5th and 6th games J 2nd and 3rd games 15. How many students altogether attended games? A 140 students B 160 students C 720 students D 600 students 12 in. 36 in. F 532 in.2 G 432 in.2 H 48 in.2 J 96 in.2 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 145 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH: APPLICATIONS SAMPLE TEST (cont.) 19. About how long is the paper clip above the ruler? 22. Which clock shows the time 3 hours and 15 minutes before midnight? F H A 3.5 cm B 4 cm C 4.5 cm D Not given G J 20. What is the perimeter of the shaded figure below? = 1 unit F 9 units G 14 units H 11 units J 15 units 21. The area of Mr. White's classroom is 981.75 square feet. The gym is 4.50 times as large. What is the area of the gym? A 4,500.12 square feet B 4,417.875 square feet C 986.25 square feet D 4,411.78 square feet 23. Jeremy opened a savings account. He deposited $23.45 into his account. The monthly rate of interest on his account is 5%. How much interest would Jeremy receive on that amount at the end of the month? A $1.17 B $117.25 C $17.25 D $0.17 24. Micah is shipping a gift to his grandpa. The box he needs to ship the gift must have a volume of at least 130 cubic inches but not more than 160 cubic inches. Which of these boxes could he use? F a 5 in. x 3 in. x 5 in. box G a 4 in. x 6 in. x 5 in. box H a 6 in. x 4 in. x 6 in. box J a 5 in. x 5 in. x 5 in. box Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 146 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Concepts Directions: Read and work each problem. Find the correct answer. Fill in the circle for your choice. Examples E1. 9 1,000 = A 9.000 B 0.9000 C 0.0900 D 0.0090 E2. Which two numbers are both factors of 48? F 4, 9 G 4, 7 H 8, 12 J 6, 18 1. Which figure has the same shaded area as figure A? fig. A 4. Which fraction is another name for 2 5 ? F 16 40 A G 4 40 H 4 15 B J 12 48 5. Point J is closest in value to -- C J D 4 5 6 7 2. Which number is ten thousand more than 399,587? F 400,587 G 409,587 H 499,587 D 490,587 3. What is another name for 60? A (4 x 6) x 6 B 6 x (4 + 6) C (20 x 2) ÷ 2 D 4 x (18 ÷ 3) A 6.2 B 6.5 C 6.125 D 7.5 6. What number is missing from the pattern shown below? 8, 10, 14, 20, __, 38, 50 F 24 G 26 H 28 J 25 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 147 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Concepts (cont.) 7. Which of these does not have the same value as the others? 24 A3 B 64 C 32 x 0.25 D 0.08 8. How many of the fractions in the box are greater than 3 5 ? 2 3 6 1 20 7 5 4 7 2 25 10 F1 G3 H4 J2 9. Which of these statements is true about the number 378,654? A It has a 3 in the thousands place and a 4 in the ones place. B It has a 7 in the ten thousands place and a 6 in the tens place. C It has a 3 in the hundred thousands place and a 5 in the tens place. D It has an 8 in the ten thousands place and a 6 in the hundreds place. 10. What should replace the box in the number sentence below? (7 x o) 9 = 54 F8 G7 H5 J9 11. What statement is true about the number sentence 798 ÷ 10 = o? A o is more than 80. B o is more than 90. C o is less than 80. D o is more than 700. 12. Which fraction is in its simplest form? F 9 12 G 12 20 H 4 5 J 2 8 13. Which is a multiple of 15? A 55 B 45 C 70 D5 14. Which of these is an improper fraction? F 45 90 G 37 36 H 1 2 9 J 9 10 15. 81 A 11 B7 C8 D9 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 148 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Concepts (cont.) 16. Which of these is another name for 143? F4 G 3 1 3 H 8 1 4 1 J 34 17. Estimate the sum of 369 plus 547. Round both numbers to the nearest ten and solve. Then round to the nearest hundred and solve. What are the estimated sums? A 920 and 900 B 890 and 900 C 910 and 900 D 900 and 1,000 18. Mary has 6 apples, Sara has 5 oranges, and Kate has 4 bananas. What fraction of the fruit does Sara have? 1 F 15 G 1 3 H1 5 J 3 5 19. Which of these is a prime number? A 33 B 11 C 18 D 32 21. Which is the least whole number that makes the number sentence below true? 6 x o < 70 A 12 B 10 C 13 D 11 22. What should replace the o in the number sentence below? 8 x 7 = (6 x 6) + (4 x o) F4 G6 H5 J7 23. Which of these is the expanded numeral for 57,076? A 50,000 + 7,000 + 70 + 6 B 5,000 + 70 + 6 C 5,700 + 70 + 6 D 50,000 + 700 + 6 24. What does the underlined numeral name? 456,786,774 F millions G hundred millions H ten thousands J ten millions 25. Which of these numbers shows 29 7 as a mixed fraction? 20. Which of these is 0.494 rounded to the nearest tenth? F 0.4 G 0.5 H 0.410 J 0.510 A 4 1 7 7 B 29 C 4 2 7 D 0.34 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 149 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH PRACTICE TEST Part 2: Computation Directions: Find the correct answer to each problem. Mark the space for your choice. Examples E1. 40 1200 A 300 B 30 C3 D None of these E2. 8.3 + 0.7 = o F 8.37 G9 H 8.73 J None of these 1. 6,788 + 3,528 + 6,743 = A 17,059 B 16,059 C 17,058 D None of these 2. 7,500 x 60 F 45,000 G 450,000 H 420,500 J None of these 3. 896 ÷ 33 = A 28R2 B 27R5 C 27 D None of these 4. 5 9 x3 8 = 5. 92,654 43,879 F 4 9 G5 12 H5 24 J None of these A 4,877 B 67,775 C 48,775 D None of these 6. 6 4,387 7. 994 x 738 = 8. 77.59 5.8 F 731R1 G 731 H 732R2 J None of these A 732,572 B 723,572 C 833,572 D None of these F 72.79 G 71.79 H 72.68 J None of these 9. 8 9 3 6 = A 7 8 B5 6 C7 18 D None of these 10. 3.4 + 7.5 + 0.9 = F 12.6 G 11.8 H 14.2 J None of these Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 150 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ 11. 5 3 4 +1 4 7 MATH PRACTICE TEST Part 2: Computation (cont.) A 6 8 9 B 7 1 4 C 7 9 28 17. 45.6 + 33.9 = A 78.5 B 79.4 C 79.5 D None of these D None of these 12. (3 + 7) (3 x 7) ÷ 7 = F8 G 7R8 H7 J None of these 13. 25.5 ÷ 3 = A 7.6 B 8.5 C 7.5 D None of these 18. 245 x 8 = 19. 7 9 11 + 18 F 2,453 G 1,985 H 1,960 J None of these A 1 7 18 B 17 18 C 1 7 9 D None of these 14. 8,976 x 60 15. 13 549.9 F 53,856 G 438,560 H 538,560 J None of these A 41.3 B 42.6 C 51.41 D None of these 16. 8 1 12 6 3 4 F 1 1 3 G 2 3 4 H 1 1 12 J None of these 20. 45,603 44,984 F 719 G 818 H 619 J None of these 21. (8 x 9 5 x 9) ÷ 4 = A6 B 6R3 C 5R9 D None of these 22. 5 3 4 7 + 2 3 F 13 5 12 G 12 3 4 H 13 1 3 J None of these Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 151 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH PRACTICE TEST Part 3: Applications Directions: Read and work each problem. Find the correct answer. Fill in the circle for your choice. Examples E1. How much change will you receive from $5.00 if you buy a shake for $1.29, a hamburger for $0.99, and fries for $0.89? A $1.82 B $1.83 C $3.71 D $2.83 E2. If 27 students each brought in 6 cookies, which equation shows how many cookies they brought in all? F 27 + 6 = o G 27 x 6 = o H 27 6 = o J 27 ÷ 6 = o 1. Diane lives in an apartment that is 6 stories tall. About how tall is the building? A 60 feet B 100 feet C 600 feet D 10 feet 2. Which equation shows the total attendance at the Science Fair if 67 girls and 59 boys attended? F 67 59 = o G 67 + 59 = o H 67 ÷ 59 = o J 67 x 59 = o 3. Which of these statements is true? A 11 quarters is worth more than 19 dimes B 50 nickels is worth more than 25 dimes C 6 quarters is worth more than 16 dimes D 15 nickels is worth more than 9 dimes 4. If z + 8 = 31, then z = o F 39 G 23 H 22 J4 5. What is the perimeter of this rectangle? A 62 cm 24 cm B 31 cm C 168 cm 7 cm D Not given 6. A carpenter has 12 pieces of wood that are each 9 feet long. He has to cut 2 feet from each piece of wood because of water damage. Which equation shows how much good wood is left? F (9 + 2) x 12 = o G (12 2) x 9 = o H (12 x 9) 2 = o J (9 2) x 12 = o 7. Pizzazz Pizza Parlor gave the sixthgrade class a 25% discount on pizzas they purchased for a party. Each pizza originally cost $12.00. How much did the sixth graders pay per pizza? A $3.00 B $9.00 C $8.00 D $6.00 Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 152 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH PRACTICE TEST Part 3: Applications (cont.) The graph below shows the number of dogs registered with the American Canine Club in 1998 and 1999. Use the graph to do numbers 89. American Canine Club Registration Golden retriever German shepherd Rottweiler A BC D 1998 1999 Labrador retriever 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Number of ACC registered dogs (in thousands) 8. The number of registered Labrador retrievers in 1998 was -- F between 100,000 and 120,000 G less than 100,000 H between 120,000 and 140,000 J more than 140,000 9. The number of registered German shepherds in 1999 was 62,006. Look at points A, B, C, and D on the graph. Which point indicates where a bar should be drawn to complete the graph? A point A B point B C point C D point D 10. Suppose you wrote the word VACATION on a strip of paper and cut the paper into pieces with one letter per piece. If you put the pieces into a hat and pulled out one piece without looking, what is the probability that you would pick out the letter A? F 1 out of 8 G 2 out of 8 H 4 out of 5 J 2 out of 7 11. Which pair of shapes is congruent? A B C D 12. 130 inches is -- F exactly 10 feet G more than 3 yards H between 9 and 10 feet J less than 3 yards Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 153 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 Name _________________________________________________ Date_____________________ MATH PRACTICE TEST Part 3: Applications (cont.) 13. What fraction of 1 week is 12 hours? 1 A 12 1 B 14 1 C 24 D 1 8 14. What is the perimeter of the rectangle below? F 38 in. 24 in. G 76 in. 14 in. H 336 in. J 10 in. 17. School begins at 8:45 A.M. The sixth graders eat lunch 2 hours and 45 minutes later. Lunch lasts 30 minutes. Which clock shows the time the sixth graders return to class after eating lunch? A B C D 15. Jupiter has 16 moons. Mars has 1 8 the number of moons that Jupiter has. How many moons does Mars have? A8 B2 C4 D6 16. Connie earned $6.00 by baby-sitting. She added that money to some allowance she had saved and bought a new video game for $22.79. She had $2.88 left over. How much allowance had Connie saved? F $19.91 G $13.78 H $19.67 J $18.77 18. A room is 182 feet. What is the area of the room? F 36 square feet G 324 square feet H 72 square feet J 648 square feet Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. 154 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 READING: VOCABULARY Lesson 1: Synonyms · Page 7 A. B B. G 1. C 2. G 3. C 4. H 5. A 6. J 7. C 8. G Lesson 2: Vocabulary Skills · Page 8 A. A B. G 1. A 2. H 3. D 4. H 5. A 6. F 7. B 8. J Lesson 3: Antonyms · Page 9 A. C B. F 1. A 2. F 3. B 4. G 5. D 6. G 7. D 8. G Lesson 4: Multi-Meaning Words · Page 10 A. B B. G 1. C 2. G 3. C 4. G Lesson 5: Words in Context · Page 11 A. D B. F 1. B 2. F 3. C 4. J 5. C 6. H Lesson 6: Word Study · Page 12 A. B B. G 1. B 2. G 3. C 4. J 5. C 6. F Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. ANSWER KEY Lesson 7: Affixes, Roots, and Word Relationships · Page 13 A. C B. H 1. B 2. H 3. A 4. G 5. D 6. F Lesson 8: Word Connotations and Figures of Speech · Page 14 A. A B. J 1. C 2. G 3. A 4. H 5. D SAMPLE TEST · Pages 1518 E1. C E2. G 1. C 2. F 3. B 4. H 5. A 6. H 7. B 8. H 9. A 10. G 11. A 12. G 13. A 14. H 15. C 16. J 17. D 18. G 19. C 20. H 21. B 22. H 23. D 24. H 25. B 26. F 27. B 28. G 29. C 30. H 31. A 32. J 33. B 34. F 35. C READING: READING COMPREHENSION Lesson 9: Main Idea · Page 19 A. A 1. D 2. G Lesson 10: Recalling Details · Page 20 A. C 1. B 2. H Lesson 11: Story Elements · Page 21 A. C 1. C 2. G Lesson 12: Drawing Conclusions · Pages 2223 A. A 1. B 2. H B. F 3. B 4. G Lesson 13: Fact and Opinion & Cause and Effect · Page 24 A. C 1. D 2. G Lesson 14: Fiction · Page 25 A. B 1. A 2. G Lesson 15: Fiction · Pages 2627 A. B 1. B 2. H 3. B 4. H 5. B 6. F Lesson 16: Fiction · Pages 2829 A. C 1. C 2. J 3. C 4. G 5. A 6. G Lesson 17: Reading Literature · Pages 3031 1. B 2. G 3. C 4. H 5. A 6. J 7. D 8. G 9. C 10. H Lesson 18: Nonfiction · Page 32 A. B 1. B 2. J Lesson 19: Nonfiction · Pages 3334 A. D 1. A 155 978-1-62057-598-7 Spectrum Test Practice 6 2. J 3. D 4. H 5. B 6. G Lesson 20: Nonfiction · Pages 3536 A. B 1. B 2. G 3. A 4. G 5. C Lesson 21: Reading Informational Text · Pages 3738 1. C 2. H 3. D 4. H 5. B 6. J 7. A SAMPLE TEST · Pages 3942 E1. C 1. B 2. H 3. A 4. J 5. B 6. F E2. F 7. A 8. H 9. B 10. F 11. A READING PRACTICE TEST Part 1: Vocabulary · Pages 4346 E1. A E2. G 1. C 2. H 3. A 4. G 5. C 6. F 7. C 8. F 9. C 10. G 11. A 12. G 13. C 14. G 15. B 16. H 17. B 18. H 19. B 20. G 21. C 22. F 23. D 24. H 25. C Published by Spectrum. Copyright protected. ANSWER KEY 26. G 27. A 28. H 29. B 30. H 31. A 32. G 33. C 34. J 35. B Part 2: Reading Comprehension · Pages 4756 E1. B 1. D 2. J 3. B 4. J 5. A 6. J 7. B 8. J 9. C 10. J 11. A 12. G 13. D 14. H 15. A 16. G 17. B 18. H 19. B 20. J 21. A 22. H 23. B 24. G 25. B 26. F 27. B 28. F 29. 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