OCCT PREP 5th Reading

The fastest person can run about 26 miles per hour. However, there are even faster speeds in the animal world. Did you know that the ostrich can run up to 40 miles per hour? The cheetah, however, wins the race. It can dash up to 60 miles per hour when running on flat ground for short distances. Now that’s impressive!
This passage is MOSTLY about:

• A. how fast an ostrich can run
  
• B. how the cheetah runs races
• C. How fast people can run 
• D. animals can run faster than humans

Which source would best help a student find more information about how to plant a small garden? 

• dictionary
• online site
• picture book
• encyclopedia

What would be a good antonym for the word FIERCE?

• tired
• angry
• gentle
• careful

"His feet were as big as boats!" 
This is an example of:

• a simile
• a metaphor
• an onomonopia
• hyperbole

"POW!", "WOW!" and "BOOM!" are examples of what?

• an onomonopia
• a simile
• a metaphor
• a hyperbole

"The giant's steps were thunderous."
This is an example of what?

• an onomonopia
• a simile
• a hyperbole
• a metaphor

What is a good synonym for PURCHASE?

• buy
• leave
• take
• make

Which word is a synonym for appreciated?

• interested
• satisfied
• amused
• valued

What does the root word "block" mean when "sun" is added to form a compound word? 

• glows like the sun
• causes skin to tan
• helps paint stay on
• protects from burning

What do you do when you are not sure of an answer?

• Just guess.
• Go back and look over the passage.
• Go to the next question.