Elpac High School Reading Practice

Look at the picture. Choose the sentence that matches the picture.

• The dog is ripping apart the couch.

• The box is ready to be taken to the post office.

• The boy is surprised by the mess on the floor.

• The boy is searching for something inside the box.

Short Informational Passage: What is the main idea of the text?

• Bells can get a lot of people's attention.

• George Washington helped make the Liberty Bell.

• The Liberty Bell traveled by train.

• The Liberty Bell is an important landmark.

When was the Liberty Bell NOT rung?

• on George Washington's birthday

• at an important event in San Francisco

• at the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• at the signing of the Constitution

Read a Student Essay: What is the main idea of the essay?

• Kids spend a lot of time playing video games.

• Kids who play video games are good at math.

• Video games are fun and help students learn.

• Video games help students practice teamwork.

First, read the definitions for the word allow. allow v.1. to give permission 2. to make something possible 3. to keep something from happening 4. to accept Then Read this sentence from paragraph 2. Video games also allow you to be creative. Which definition BEST fits the meaning of the word allow in the sentence?

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4

Read this sentence from paragraph 3. Kids would want to learn more, so they can level up. What is another way of stating this idea?

• Kids like to beat their classmates at video games.

• Kids enjoy video games more that math.

• Video games are better than teachers.

• Video games motivate kids to learn.

Which sentence BEST explains how video games can help students improve their math skills?

• Games let you learn how to solve problems, see how well you are doing, have fun, and work with a team

• Some games let you unlock levels, solve puzzles, or even build cities.

• If you beat a level in a math game, you can go to the next level.

• If it's fun to practice math facts, you will practice and learn more.

Read this sentence from paragraph 4. Playing video games make kids want to learn. Choose the correct option to replace the underlined word.

• makes

• to make

• making

• be made

Which statement is MOST LIKELY true?

• The student writer makes good grades.

• The student writer has many friends.

• The student writer plays video games.

• The student writer wants to be a math teacher.

Read a Literary Passage: Read the story. Answer the Questions. 1. What is the main theme of the story?

• Learning about ancestors can be interesting.

• Working hard at something can be very rewarding.

• Enjoying activities together can make relationships stronger.

• Technology can make it easier to keep in touch with friends.