1.In which of the following sources in this passage most likely to appear?

(choose from the following options)

1. Autobiography

2. Newspaper

3. Bibliography

4. Encyclopedia

2. Which of the following words most closely matches the meaning of the word “in

famous” as used in the passage? (choose from the following option)

1. Ethnical

2. Notorious

3. Respected

4. Temperamental

3. Which of the following is the purpose of the passage? (choose from the following

option)

1. To inform

2. To persuade

3. To analyze

4. To entertain

The following question is based on the “UFO Watcher” PASSAGE.

4. The reader can infer that the army does not want people to know about the UFO.

Which of the following sentences best supports this inference? (choose from the

following option)

1. Scientist in white laboratory coats were inspecting the debris.

2. UFO watcher Today contacted the local army base by phone for comment on this

story, but the spokesperson refuse to comment.

3. The damage to the craft seemed consistent with what one might expect from a

missile attack.

4. Inquiries with the federal aviation administration showed no records of any

aircraft within hundred miles of the Markesan property that evening.

5.Which of the following is the topic of the passage? (choose from the following option)

1. Confirming facts about UFOs can be difficult information about UFOs is hard to

obtain.

2. UFOs are not a real occurrence. People should not try to report information about

UFOs.

3. UFOs can be troublesome to some people. Other people try to find more

information about UFOs.

4. Making comments about UFOs is dangerous. The army does not believe in the

existence of UFOs.

6. Which of the following is the best summary of the passage?

1. Alvin Mendez’s disappearance is still a mystery. UFO watches Today thinks he

was transported into space by a UFO. The UFO is a giant, disc-like craft.

2. In December, a women sighted a UFO. Later that same night, an elderly man was

reported missing. A UFO Watcher Today reporter saw a damaged UFO in an army

base hanger, but the army refused to comment.

3. Scientists were observed inspecting debris from a damaged UFO. The UFOs is in

a secret location on the army base. UFO Watcher Today is unable to gather

information about the damaged UFO.

4. The UFO is a giant, disc-like craft with pulsing blue lights. UFO Watcher Today is

looking for more information about the UFP. The army is not giving any further

information about a damaged vessel in an army base hangar.

7.Which of the following sentences from the passage states an opinion?

1. He seemed to be describing a midair battle, and he pointed to the damaged

portion of the saucer-like craft inside the hangar.

2. The light crossed the sky overhead, and Ms.Markesan saw that they belonged

to a spinning, disc-shaped craft unlike any plane she had ever seen.

3. Later a pilot wearing a flight suit came and spoke to one of the scientists.

4. Later the same evening, across town, Alvin Mendez, 92, disappeared from his

own backyard.

8. A reader should consult which of the following resources to find the correct meaning

of the word “hangar”?

1. A thesaurus

2. An encyclopedia

3. A dictionary

4. A translator

9. What evidence from the passage supports UFO Watcher Today’s conclusion that the

army is storing a UFO?

1. The lights crossed the sky overhead, and Ms.Markesan saw that they belonged

to a spinning, disc-shaped craft unlike any plane she had ever seen.

2. Shortly after dusk, a large hangar on the far side of the army base opened up.

Inside, the reporter saw the remains of a large, saucer-shaped craft.

3. He seemed to be describing a midair battle, and he pointed to the damaged

portion of the saucer-like craft inside the hangar.

4. Scientists in white laboratory coats were inspecting the debris. Later, a pilot

wearing a flight suit came and spoke to one of the scientists.

10. Which of the following is the author’s purpose fro writing the passage?

1. Describe to the reader what a possible UFO sighting looks like.

2.Enterain the reader with a fictional story about a possible UFO sighting.

3. Persude the reader to contact the army about a possible UFO sighting.

4. Provide the reader with information about possible UFO sighting.

11. A priceless jewel was stolen Tuesday night from the mansion of Wanda Cobblebrook.

Sources say there are no suspects, and police are still gathering clues.

The details of the incident are as follows. Cobblebrook went to bed at 9p.m and was

awoken at 3:25 by the sound of her dog, ROO, barking. Roo led Cobblebrook to her

jewelry room; Where Wanda discovered that her prized diamond was missing.

The window in the room was broken. Police arrived minutes later but were unable to find

any fingerprints. Neighborhood Watch confirmed that on Monday morning, Cobblebrook

had reported “a tall, enigmatic stranger” walking down the street.

Police welcome any tips from the public. Cobblebrook is offering $5,000 to anyone who

has information.

The following question is based on this passage.

Which of the following pairs of events are an example of cause and effect?

1. Roo led Wanda Cobblebrook to he jewelry room. Police are still gathering clues.

2. Wanda Cobblebrook went to bed at 9p.m. Police arrived minutes later.

3. Wanda Cobblebrook had reported a stranger walking down the street. The

window was broken in Wanda Cobblebrook’s jewelry room.

4. Police were unable to find any fingerprints. Wanda Cobblebrook is offering

$5,000 to anyone who has information.

12. A priceless jewel was stolen Tuesday night from the mansion of Wanda Cobblebrook.

Sources say there are no suspects, and police are still gathering clues.

The details of the incident are as follows. Cobblebrook went to bed at 9p.m and was

awoken at 3:25 by the sound of her dog, ROO, barking. Roo led Cobblebrook to her

jewelry room; Where Wanda discovered that her prized diamond was missing.

The window in the room was broken. Police arrived minutes later but were unable to find

any fingerprints. Neighborhood Watch confirmed that on Monday morning, Cobblebrook

had reported “a tall, enigmatic stranger” walking down the street.

Police welcome any tips from the public. Cobblebrook is offering $5,000 to anyone who

has information.

The following question is based on this passage.

According to the passage, which of the following event took place first?

1. A priceless jewel was found stolen from the mansion of Wanda Cobblebrook.

2. Wanda Cobblebrook found a broken window in her jewelry room.

3.Wanda Cobblebrook reported a stranger walking down the street.

4. Wanda Cobblebrook was awoken by the sound of her dog Roo, barking.

13.A priceless jewel was stolen Tuesday night from the mansion of Wanda Cobblebrook.

Sources say there are no suspects, and police are still gathering clues.

The details of the incident are as follows. Cobblebrook went to bed at 9p.m and was

awoken at 3:25 by the sound of her dog, ROO, barking. Roo led Cobblebrook to her

jewelry room; Where Wanda discovered that her prized diamond was missing.

The window in the room was broken. Police arrived minutes later but were unable to find

any fingerprints. Neighborhood Watch confirmed that on Monday morning, Cobblebrook

had reported “a tall, enigmatic stranger” walking down the street.

Police welcome any tips from the public. Cobblebrook is offering $5,000 to anyone who

has information.

Which of the following would be a good title for this passage?

1. Man’s Best Friend

2. Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend

3. Jumping to Conclusions

4. Jewel Thief on the Loose

14. Jo’s slow-Cooked Chill

Ingredients

2lb ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

2 16 oz cans of kidney beans, drained and rinsed

2 15 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 15oz can tomato sauce

2 cloves minced garlic

2 T chill powder

Pepper to taste