TSIA2 ELAR 2.0

TSIA2 ELAR 2.0

Upward Bound Math and Science

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of the passage is

• to argue that rainforest destruction is a major cause of global warming.

• to discuss how the rainforest has helped in the development of medications.

• o present the major reasons why the Amazon Rainforest is being destroyed.

• to explain why the Amazon Rainforest should be protected.

Multiple Choice

We can conclude from the passage that -

• most people who have a high level of intrapersonal intelligence do well in school.

• people who have mathematical intelligence would do the best on a standard IQ test.

• people who have a high level of interpersonal intelligence work well in groups.

• Gardner believed that linguistic intelligence was the most desirable type to have.

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of this passage is to -

• talk about the importance of anti-virus programs.

• discuss the major risks associated with Internet use.

• discuss why certain types of passwords shouldn't be used.

• outline important considerations for passwords.

Multiple Choice

From the passage it can be assumed that -

• secondary sources are always used when books or articles are being written.

• primary sources are easier to find than secondary sources.

• primary sources provide more accurate information than secondary sources.

• secondary sources give more accurate information than primary sources.

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of this passage is -

• to talk about the benefits of sleep.

• to discuss how much sleep people should get.

• to present strategies for improving memory and concentration

• to identify which hormones can boost immunity.

Multiple Choice

It can be concluded that -

• serfs were in a better position when the economy changed to a money-based one.

• the knights did not have to do anything for the barons in exchange for land.

• most feudal societies in Europe were ruled by more than one king.

• there were more knights in a typical feudal society than barons.

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the passage is -

• to discuss why preening is important.

• to compare captive birds to wild birds

• to give an overview of abnormal preening in birds.

• to explain how excessive preening problems can be solved.

Multiple Choice

The main reason animals hibernate is -

• to travel to a warmer area where food will be more plentiful.

• to avoid food shortages that occur during the winter months.

• to avoid the harsh weather that occurs during the winter months.

• to cut down on their food consumption during the winter months.

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of the passage is -

• to discuss the benefits of using leeches to treat blocked veins.

• to compare which uses of leeches are effective and which are not.

• to give an overview of how leeches have been used throughout history.

• to explain how leeches can be used to remove poison from the body.

Multiple Choice

The main problem associated with peer file-sharing sites is -

• there are too many of them currently in existence.

• it is hard to locate users to criminally charge them.

• they allow users to sign up for the service free of charge.

• they prevent artists and labels from earning money.

Multiple Choice

What does the second sentence do?

• It challenges the first.

• It provides an example.

• It restates the first.

• It supports the first.

Multiple Choice

What does the second sentence do?

• It provides an example.

• It restates the information from the first.

• It provides a contrast.

• It offers a solution.

Multiple Choice

What does the second sentence do?

• It offers a solution

• It presents an example

• It expands on the information in the first

• It contradicts the information in the first

Multiple Choice

What does the second sentence do?

• It restates the information in the first

• It offers a solution.

• It expands on the information in the first.

• It provides an explanation.

Multiple Choice

What does the second sentence do?

• It expands on the information in the first.

• It contrasts with the first.

• It restates the information in the first.

• It offers an explanation.