All Prep SCReady

Read the passage and answer the question.

He was not the same. The plane passing by without rescuing him had changed him completely. He was not the same and would never be like he had been before. The old Brian was weak, now he was new, stronger and would not give up so he could survive.

How do you think Brian has changed?

• Brian was stronger, more aware and careful.

• Brian felt sorry for himself and wanted to give up.

• Brian is angry because he’s made mistakes.

• Brian has not changed at all.

Read the passage and answer the question.

Jan Brett, an author of many children’s books, uses many of the stories told to her by her Swedish grandmother. She illustrates her books with the cheerful colors and patterns often used in Northern European countries.

Based on this passage, which statement best describes Jan Brett?

• She plans to move to Sweden.

• She believes children should read.

• Her work is not important.

• Her stories tell about her family’s history.

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Application Transfer--RIT 211 - 220

Directions for washing the dishes.

a. Dry the dishes off and put them away.

b. Put the dirty dishes in the water and scrub them clean.

c. Fill the sink with warm water and soap.

d. Rinse the dishes with clean water.

What is the correct order the sentences above?

• a, b, c, d

• c, b, d, a

• c, a, b, d

• b, c, a, d

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Drawing Conclusions --RIT 211 - 220Read the passage and answer the question.Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”

What is the problem?

• There is no soap in the bathroom.

• the television set is broken.

• The bathtub is overflowing.

• The stove was left turned on.

When using an English handbook, which section would you use to find information about a run-on sentence?

• Capitalization/Punctuation

• English/Grammar

• Phonics

• Spelling

Read the passage and answer the question.

Scientist, Jack Futureman, sat is his laboratory working on his new discovery. “This will change the world! He thought to himself. “Where should I go first with my amazing new invention?” He could go back to the past and witness World War I or travel into the future to see what new technologies exist. The possibilities were endless!

What is Jack’s invention?

• an airplane

• a vacuum cleaner

• a time machine

• an encyclopedia

Which sentence is not punctuated correctly?

• I have a dog with white spots?

• I ate in a restaurant last night.

• I love this game!

• Were you tardy again?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• The students, gave the principal Mr. Smith a special award.

• The students gave the principal, Mr. Smith, a special award.

• The students gave the principal, Mr. Smith a special award.

• The students gave the principal Mr. Smith, a special award.

Mastery Class Question

Literal Reading Comprehension—Sequencing--RIT 221 - 230

Read the passage.

Erin Kennedy traveled to Liverpool, England to attend the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. After graduation, she moved to Toronto, Canada, where she began teaching drama and art at a private school. She enjoys life and has set out to conquer her dreams.

Which event happened first?

• moved to Toronto, Canada

• attended the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts

• traveled to Liverpool, England

• enjoys life

Master Class Basic Grammar and Usage—Use Types of Phrases--RIT 231-240

Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase?

• The citizens tried mediation, but it did not succeed.

• The civil war occurred within the country’s borders.

• Time and George, two soldiers, fought bravely.

• When the battle ended, the new government took control.