Eoct Practice
This will prepare your lazy backsides for the EOCT.
- 1.
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford, England, in 1564. It is generally believed that his birth date was April 23. Young Williams was the third of eight children. He probably went to the local school in Stratford starting at the age of seven. There he would have studied Latin and probably read the works of outstanding ancients Romans.The main purpose of this paragraph is to...
- A.
Give some details about Shakespeare's early life
- B.
Encourage people to learn more about Shakespeare's works
- C.
Describe conditions in the town where Shakespeare was born
- D.
Explain how Roman authors influenced the works of Shakespeare
- E.
Annoy you because you'd rather be playing games and listening to music, but Ms. Rape is making you answer a question about Shakespeare
Correct Answer
A. Give some details about Shakespeare's early life -
- 2.
Which word in the sentence below is NOT correctly spelled?Every early society developed its own myths, which were an importent part of the culture.
- A.
Society
- B.
Developed
- C.
Importent
- D.
Culture
Correct Answer
C. Importent -
- 3.
In your test packet, use the reading called, "Maria Tallchief: Dancing to Her Inner Music" to answer the next 11 questions.Which statement from the passage is MOST likely an opinion?
- A.
She became the best-known American dancer and one of the most accomplised prima ballerinas in history.
- B.
As a child, Tallchief's grandmother took her to see the coloful Osage Indian dances performed at tribal ceremonies.
- C.
Tallchief changed her name to Maria but refused to chance her last name.
- D.
In 1956, Tallchief was honored by the Osage tribe for her efforts in promoting a positive image of Native Americans.
Correct Answer
A. She became the best-known American dancer and one of the most accomplised prima ballerinas in history. -
- 4.
Read this sentence from Paragraph 10."Tallchief became its principal dancer or prima ballerina."The author uses the word PRINCIPAL to convey the idea of being...
- A.
The tallest
- B.
The only one
- C.
The first to be hired
- D.
The most important
Correct Answer
D. The most important -
- 5.
How is this passage BEST classified?
- A.
A short story
- B.
History
- C.
Biography
- D.
A personal essay
Correct Answer
C. Biography -
- 6.
According to this passage, Tallchief was primarily inspired by her...
- A.
Memories of her grandmother
- B.
Admiration for the Russian dancer Nijinsky
- C.
Desire to bring honor to the Osage tribe
- D.
Inner passion for music and dance
Correct Answer
D. Inner passion for music and dance -
- 7.
When the Osage tribe gave Tallchief a name meaning "woman of two worlds," they did so to acknowledge that she represented the worlds of both
- A.
Dance and music
- B.
Europe and America
- C.
Native Americans and dance
- D.
Personal achievement and community
Correct Answer
C. Native Americans and dance -
- 8.
You can assume that Tallchief was hired by the New York City Ballet in 1947 because of her...
- A.
Willingness to travel
- B.
Success in performing 'The Firebird'
- C.
Extensive dance experience
- D.
Willingness to change her name
Correct Answer
D. Willingness to change her name -
- 9.
Which hypothesis BEST accounts for Tallchief's success in 'The Firebird'?
- A.
She was able to draw on the dances of her tribe.
- B.
She was able to invent her own dance moves for the role.
- C.
She was able to study for the role for years before dancing it.
- D.
She was able to use her talent for piano.
Correct Answer
A. She was able to draw on the dances of her tribe. -
- 10.
The author expects the reader to assume that Tallchief...
- A.
Preferred dance to piano
- B.
Had always dreamed of traveling the world
- C.
Wanted to change her original name
- D.
Planned to return to her home when she retired
Correct Answer
A. Preferred dance to piano -
- 11.
The author wrote this passage in order to...
- A.
Entertain readers with made-up details
- B.
Share an amusing story with readers
- C.
Persuade readers to attend ballets
- D.
Inform readers about a famous Native American
Correct Answer
D. Inform readers about a famous Native American -
- 12.
Based on the passage, you can conclude that the Chicago City Ballet...
- A.
Was formed years after the New York City Ballet
- B.
Became one of the most famous in the world
- C.
Featured mostly Native American dancers
- D.
Caused Tallchief to be honored by her tribe
Correct Answer
A. Was formed years after the New York City Ballet -
- 13.
Which statement from the passage supports the conclusion that Tallchief had the instincts of a true professional performer?
- A.
The teacher pused them to do ballet moves they were not ready for physically.
- B.
As her talents for both ballet and piano began to grow, Tallchief knew she now had to choose between her two great loves.
- C.
It was a great honor, and Tallchief was very nervous about the performance.
- D.
Embarrassed but not hurt, Tallchief picked herself up and finished the performance.
Correct Answer
D. Embarrassed but not hurt, Tallchief picked herself up and finished the performance. -
- 14.
In your test packet, use "Best in Show" to answer the next nine questions.According to the passage, an UNBENCHED show differs from a BENCHED show because it is...
- A.
Hosted by foreign countries
- B.
Divided into various categories
- C.
Judged by a team of kennel officials
- D.
Opened by owners leading their dogs
Correct Answer
D. Opened by owners leading their dogs -
- 15.
This passage is an example of....
- A.
Biography
- B.
Nonfiction
- C.
Folktale
- D.
Poetry
Correct Answer
B. Nonfiction -
- 16.
In the last paragraph, the word FLUSHES means...
- A.
Escapes into
- B.
Runs ahead
- C.
Looks about
- D.
Drives out
Correct Answer
D. Drives out -
- 17.
Based on what you have read, which description represents a nonverbal cue?
- A.
Jumping for a whistle
- B.
Responding to name
- C.
Coming when called
- D.
Obeying hand signals
Correct Answer
D. Obeying hand signals -
- 18.
The dog that "Best in Show" is judged by its
- A.
Appearance
- B.
Obedience
- C.
Ability
- D.
Registry
Correct Answer
A. Appearance -
- 19.
Owners interested in competing for "Best in Show" must first...
- A.
Join the American Kennel Club
- B.
Purchase a prize hunting dog
- C.
Construct an exhibition platform
- D.
Learn verbal and nonverbal cues
Correct Answer
B. Purchase a prize hunting dog -
- 20.
Obedience and field trials are examples of...
- A.
Breeds
- B.
Classes
- C.
Registries
- D.
Competitions
Correct Answer
D. Competitions -
- 21.
Which sentence states an opinion from this passage?
- A.
The criteria for judging differs with each breed.
- B.
Retrievers are judged on their ability to fetch fallen birds.
- C.
Dog shows are popular events held throughout the world.
- D.
The winner receives a sterling silver bowl.
Correct Answer
C. Dog shows are popular events held throughout the world. -
- 22.
One main reason to analyze a short story is to...
- A.
Entertain your teacher and classmates
- B.
Show an understanding of the text
- C.
Take a controversial position
- D.
Narrate the events of the author's life
Correct Answer
B. Show an understanding of the text -
- 23.
Who is this?
- A.
Mrs. Williams
- B.
Mr. Matthews
- C.
Ms. Rape
- D.
Lois Griffin
Correct Answer
A. Mrs. Williams -
- 24.
In your test packet, use the story "Blackberries" to answer the next 8 questions.In the last sentence of Paragraph 1, the word MINUTE means...
- A.
Small
- B.
Quick
- C.
Beautiful
- D.
Timeless
Correct Answer
A. Small -
- 25.
How does the reader know that the boy is imaginative?
- A.
He pictures the canal in the old days when it was busy.
- B.
He knocks the heads off dandelions.
- C.
He asks if there will be blackberries in Fletcher's Woods.
- D.
He fills his new caps with blackberries.
Correct Answer
A. He pictures the canal in the old days when it was busy. -
- 26.
Which of these statements BEST adds poetic language to the passage?
- A.
...in September, the sun was warm and the paths dry.
- B.
...the channel was filled with mud and tall reeds.
- C.
His father, stumbling home, had fallen into a blackberry bush.
- D.
...sunlight, thrown in yellow patches onto the grass, seemed to grow out of the ground...
Correct Answer
D. ...sunlight, thrown in yellow patches onto the grass, seemed to grow out of the ground... -
- 27.
The author of this passage creates a peaceful mood mainly through...
- A.
The setting
- B.
The characters
- C.
Foreshadowing
- D.
Flashback
Correct Answer
A. The setting -
- 28.
Which event is used as a flashback in the passage?
- A.
The boy knocking the heads off dandelions
- B.
The father hearing a nightingale
- C.
The father choosing a blackberry
- D.
The boy crushing the blackberry in his mouth
Correct Answer
B. The father hearing a nightingale -
- 29.
Which paragraph from the passage supports the idea that the father shares his past with his son?
- A.
Paragraph 4
- B.
Paragraph 7
- C.
Paragraph 9
- D.
Paragraph 11
Correct Answer
C. Paragraph 9 -
- 30.
What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?
- A.
The boy misses the old days.
- B.
The canal is full of plants.
- C.
The boy loves his grandfather.
- D.
The boy is out for a walk with his father.
Correct Answer
C. The boy loves his grandfather. -
- 31.
Which action taken by the father BEST shows the affection he has for his son?
- A.
He tells his son to hurry or they'll never reach Fletcher's Woods.
- B.
He goes to hear a nightingale with his friends.
- C.
He chooses a blackberry for his son to eat.
- D.
He picks berries for the boy's mother.
Correct Answer
C. He chooses a blackberry for his son to eat. -
- 32.
CONCERN is to SYMPATHY as...
- A.
AFFECTION is to FORGIVENESS
- B.
INTEREST is to KINDNESS
- C.
DISHONOR is to SHAME
- D.
ANNOYANCE is to RAGE
Correct Answer
C. DISHONOR is to SHAME -
- 33.
STICH is to SEAMSTRESS as
- A.
SALT is to CHEF
- B.
UNIFORM is to POLICEMAN
- C.
COMPUTER is to PROGRAMMER
- D.
LEAP is to BALLERINA
Correct Answer
A. SALT is to CHEF -
- 34.
In your test packet, use the passage "How the Mosquitoes Left Kambara" to answer the next 7 questions.What characteristic of the chief would MOST likely be found in other mythological characters?
- A.
Cleverness
- B.
Attitude of superiority
- C.
Stupidity
- D.
Self-righteousness
Correct Answer
A. Cleverness -
- 35.
How did the island people lure the mosquitoes into their trap?
- A.
By waving curtains near a tree
- B.
By painting screens on the doors
- C.
By placing a pig in a basket
- D.
By pounding bark on a tree
Correct Answer
C. By placing a pig in a basket -
- 36.
Wht problem did the people of Kambara have?
- A.
They constantly fought with other islands.
- B.
They rarely caught enough fish for food.
- C.
They had no treasure.
- D.
Their island was infected with mosquitoes.
Correct Answer
D. Their island was infected with mosquitoes. -
- 37.
What might the prince do after he realizes the mosquitoes are a nuisance?
- A.
Catch more mosquitoes
- B.
Find a new special shell
- C.
Welcome island guests
- D.
Return them to Kambara
Correct Answer
D. Return them to Kambara -
- 38.
What characteristic does this story share with many other stories?
- A.
It is set on an island.
- B.
The main characters are brave.
- C.
Some of the events could not really happen.
- D.
The characters are male rather than female.
Correct Answer
C. Some of the events could not really happen. -
- 39.
This passage MOST likely could be found in a collection of...
- A.
Documentaries
- B.
Poems
- C.
Speeches
- D.
Narratives
Correct Answer
D. Narratives -
- 40.
Which characteristic indicates that this passage is a myth?
- A.
It has a realistic setting.
- B.
It emphasizes the conclusion.
- C.
It uses interesting characters.
- D.
It explains a natural phenomenon.
Correct Answer
D. It explains a natural phenomenon. -
- 41.
Which would be the BEST method for reading the directions for playing a new board game?
- A.
Skim the directions
- B.
Look for a summary or list of key points
- C.
Slowing read all of the directions
- D.
Read the first few paragraphs only
Correct Answer
B. Look for a summary or list of key points -
- 42.
Alan wants to write his research paper for his class on whales. Which problem exists with his topic selection?
- A.
It is too controversial.
- B.
It is too broad.
- C.
It is not an appropriate topic for a biology class.
- D.
It will be hard for him to find any information on his topic.
Correct Answer
B. It is too broad. -
- 43.
Clarissa wants to find information on the Internet about waht she can do to help the environment. Which keywords would probably help her find the MOST information?
- A.
Learning about the environment
- B.
Activities for young people
- C.
Getting involved
- D.
Ways to save the earth
Correct Answer
D. Ways to save the earth -
- 44.
Use the bibliography card to answer the question below."Living in Cambodia." Garrison, Charles. Posted: 10 Feb 1999. http://www.truelife.edu Accessed: 20 Sept 2001.What is wrong with the format of this bibliography card?
- A.
The card show not show the date accessed.
- B.
The author should be listed first.
- C.
The second and the third line should not be indented.
- D.
The title of the work should not be in quotes.
Correct Answer
B. The author should be listed first. -
- 45.
Larry is finishing a report on Alicia Keys. Which of these should not be included on the first page of his report?+
- A.
The title of his report
- B.
The date his report was due
- C.
His name
- D.
A list of sources
Correct Answer
D. A list of sources -
- 46.
Where should Corinne look to find out which pages discuss the childhood of Emily Dickinson in a biography of her life?
- A.
The title page
- B.
The appendix
- C.
The table of contents
- D.
The copyright page
Correct Answer
C. The table of contents -
- 47.
Tim gave a report in class. Read the following excerpt from his report, and use it to answer questions 47 and 48. "The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest effort undertaken by both Russia and the United States to promote advancement in space exploration. While the ISS differs greatly from the space stations in science-fiction movies, it still represents an incredible array of technological advances. Astronauts aboard the station conduct "micro-gravity" experiments to develop new medicines, metals, crystals, and fabrics. State-of-the-art equipment monitors the Earth to offer improved weather studies. In addition, more studies than ever before have been conducted on the effects of space on animals and plants. The ISS may not be able to teleport anyone to another location, but it is still a great technological advance."Choose the set of notes that MOST accurately reflects the main idea of this report?
- A.
Space Station -both United States and Russia -incredible array of advances -developing new medicines -differs from those in science fiction
- B.
International Space Station -largest effort by the US and Russia -"micro-gravity" experiments -improved weather studies -studies space effect on plants/animals
- C.
Space Station -by Russia and US -improved weather studies -state-of-the-art equipment -not able to teleport anyone
- D.
International Space Station -largest effort by US and Russia -differs in science fiction -developing new fabrics -conducting studies on plants
Correct Answer
B. International Space Station -largest effort by the US and Russia -"micro-gravity" experiments -improved weather studies -studies space effect on plants/animals -
- 48.
Which title BEST reflects the main topic of this report?
- A.
Micro-gravity Experiments in Space
- B.
Effects of Space on Animals
- C.
Cooperative Effort for Scientific Progress
- D.
State-of-the-Art Space Equipment
Correct Answer
C. Cooperative Effort for Scientific Progress -
- 49.
Aaron wants to find teh adjective form of the noun AMPHITHEATER. Which of teh following sources would BEST help him?
- A.
An encyclopedia
- B.
Reader's Digest
- C.
An almanac
- D.
A dictionary
Correct Answer
D. A dictionary -
- 50.
Use this thesaurus entry to answer the question below. sound a. 1. reliable 2. stable v.3. ring out n.4. racketWhich meaning of SOUND fits the following sentence?"The alarm SOUNDED at the library when the door opened."
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 3 -
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