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Directions: Read the passages and then answer the following
questions.
How to make an omelet – basic recipe
● 2 large eggs, at room temperature
● a knob of butter
● choice of fillings, if you’re using them
1. Whisk the eggs in a bowl until they’re combined and there are no
large blobs of white still separate (or you’ll end up with a blotchy
omelet).
2. Heat the butter in your frying pan until it starts to foam and sizzle
but don’t let it brown.
3. Add the eggs in one go and swirl and shake the pan so they cover
the surface.
4. As soon as the eggs start to set pull the edges of the omelet into
the centre of the pan and shake the pan so any liquid egg spills into
the gaps. Add the fillings now if you are using them. Your omelet is
ready when the centre is still slightly liquid – it will continue to cook
when you fold it over.
5. Fold the omelet in half as you slide it onto a plate or fold the two
sides in and then tip it in half as it goes onto the plate to make a neat
oblong shape.
___1. How many eggs are needed for the omelet recipe
indicated above?
A. as many as you like C. 2 medium-sized eggs
B. 2 large eggs D. 1 large egg
___2. When do you have to pull the edges of the omelet to
the center?
A. if the eggs are still in liquid form
B. when the eggs start to set
C. as soon as you see a smoke coming out of the pan
D. if the eggs turn brown
___3. What is the expected shape of the cooked omelet?
A. round C. rectangular
B. oblong D. square
___4. Phil was starting a new business. He was going to film
commercials for restaurants. He already knew how to work
a camera, so he had to decide how much he would charge.
He would need to talk to restaurant owners to convince
them to hire him, and then he would film the commercials.
What would he do after he talked to them?
A. hire them C. start the business
B. film them commercials D. both A and B
___5. Face painters prepare the child’s face for the products
they will apply. Then, they ask the child to pick out the
design, from which they carefully create the outline of choice.
After that, they fill in the bright colors, and while the paint is
still damp, the spray a little glitter on it.
What do they do before they create the outline?
A. They fill in the bright colors.
B. They spray glitter.
C. They ask the child to pick out the design.
D. They prepare the child’s face.
Directions: Read the following paragraphs carefully. Encircle the
letter of the sentence that gives the main idea of each paragraph.
One way to stay healthy is to exercise. Exercise helps you feel
better, lose weight, and grow stronger. Taking a walk is a form of
exercise. Playing a sport is another form of exercise. Taking
classes at a gym is a way to be healthy and fit. There are many
types of exercise you can do to improve your health.
GRADE 9
__6. The topic of this paragraph is
A. Exercise C. Sports
B. Healthy living D. Weight Loss
__7. The stated main idea of this paragraph is
A. Choose a fun way to exercise.
B. If you are not happy, exercise will fix it.
C. There are many types of exercise.
D. There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
8.) Hurricanes are large storms. They begin over the ocean. They
gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly to
land as they grow stronger. Hurricanes are dangerous because of
their size. They are also dangerous because of high winds and big
waves. Hurricanes can bring flooding, power outages, and
tornadoes.
A. Hurricanes are summer storms.
B. Hurricanes are one type of storm.
C. Hurricanes are large, dangerous storms.
D. Hurricanes are just like tornadoes and floods.
9.) Pizza is a favorite food in the United States. Pizza is from Italy in
the late 1800s. It became popular in the United States after World
War II. People like to add toppings. Some toppings are pepperoni,
sausage, and vegetables. These toppings give pizza more flavor.
Pepperoni is America’s favorite topping.
A. Pizza is made from flour.
B. Pizza was first made in Italy.
C. You should eat the delicious pizza.
D. Pizza is a popular meal in the United States.
10.) Do you know what a palindrome is? It is a word, phrase, or
sentence that reads forward or backward the same way. For
example, the word M-O-M is a palindrome. Whichever way you
read it, it is the same. Other palindrome words are noon, did, level,
and bob. A famous palindrome sentence is “Madam, I’m Adam.”
Can you think of some other palindromes?
A. Palindromes as sentences
B. Words with the same letters
C. What a palindrome is
D. The way you read
11.) Televisions are found in almost every American home. Nine
out of ten Americans watch at least one television show a
day. Children watch a great deal of television; four year olds watch
about 27 hours of television each week. But older people watch
more television than any other age group. Men and women over
the age of 55 watch more than 32 hours each week.
A. Watching television is a part of most American’s lives
B. Men watch sports on television
C. People over the age of 55 watch the most television
D. Four-year olds watch too much television
Directions: Read the passages carefully and note important
details to answer the questions that follow.
William H. Harrison was the ninth president of the United States. He
was sworn in as president in 1841. At the event, he gave a long
speech. In fact, his speech was the longest ever made by a new
president. As his speech, the weather was very cold. Harrison grew
ill and died 31 days later. He is known as the president who gave the
longest speech.
___12.) He was the ninth president of the United States of
America.
A. Abraham Lincoln C. William Shakespeare
B. Barack Obama D. William H. Harrison
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Iron is only one chemical element. Steel, on the other hand, is a
mixture of at least 2 elements; iron and carbon. Steel may have as
much as 1.5 percent carbon in it. But the steel we use most often
has only 0.2 percent carbon in it. Besides carbon, steel may have
small amounts of other metals that have been put into the “melt” on
purpose.
Metals like manganese found in some forms of iron, can improve
the quality of steel. But there are also some elements found on steel
which do not belong. An element such as sulfur can ruin steel. Steel
makers try their best to get rid of it.
Without the use of steel, the face of the world today would look
a lot like the way it did in the middle 1800’s. We would not have tall
skyscrapers, huge steamships, cars, planes, and large machines to
make life easier.
___13.) The manganese found in iron ore ____.
A. is removed before steel is made
B. improves the quality of steel
C. can ruin the “melt”
D. is sometimes as high as 2 percent
___14.) The writer points out that ____.
A. Steel is made mostly of sulfur and iron ore
B. Manganese melts at very low temperatures
C. Tin is found in some iron ore
D. Steel is a mixture of several metals
Have you ever heard someone sing, “Happy birthday to you . . .
happy birthday to you . . .”? If so, you are hardly alone—millions of
people sing that song every year, and the tune is one of the most
familiar of any song in North America.
Ironically, it is not known who wrote it! The tune was written by
two sisters, Patty and Mildred Hill, who were schoolteachers in the
late 19th century. But their song had different words; instead of
“happy birthday to you,” the song ran “good morning to all.” The two
sisters would sing this ditty to their students each morning as school
began.
In 1924, the tune was published in a song book, which added
the “happy birthday” lyrics as verse two. Today, the second verse of
that song has become one of the best-known tunes in the world—
and nobody knows who wrote the words.
___15.) According to the passage, who wrote the tune to
“Happy Birthday”?
A. Irving Berlin C. Patty and Mildred Hill
B. It is not known D. Two priests
___16.) Why is it ironic that the author of the words to
“Happy Birthday” is not known?
A. because almost everyone knows the song
B. because it shows how unjust life can be
C. because of modern copyright laws
D. because it was published in 1924
Directions: Read the following selections and answer the
following questions.
HOUSE RULES
We have several rules in our house. My parents say that’s
because rules help us all get along better.
Once my sister broke the rule about calling home if you’re going
to be late. Dad got worried. Mama called many of my sister’s friends.
When my little sister saw how worried everyone was, she started to
cry.
GRADE LEVEL GRADE 9
When the baby heard my sister cry, he started crying too. Mama
rushed to pick him up and tripped on the rug. She hurt her leg. Just
then, my sister walked in.
“I’m sorry,” my sister said. “I was with Diana, and we took her
dog for a long walk. I didn’t realize how late it was.”
When she saw what had happened my sister was very sorry. Now
she never forgets to call!
___17.) One clue word that signals a cause-effect
relationship in the first paragraph is ____.
A. Because B. Help C. Several D. That’s
___18.) This family’s rules ___________.
A. Make the baby cry.
B. Help everyone get along better.
C. Make the older sister sorry.
D. Make Daddy worry.
Jeremiah, Jasmine, and their parents had wanted to visit the
beach for years. Consequently, the entire family had been doing their
part to earn extra money. Jeremiah gets up early on weekends, so
that he can deliver newspapers. Jasmine has been able to help
some of their neighbors with lawn care and housekeeping. The
children’s dad has been watching sale items and saving a lot of
money on their weekly grocery shopping. Mom has also worked hard
to clip coupons, which saves the family about $20 per week. Not to
mention, the family has reduced their eating out habits to only one
per week, which saves them about $40 per week. If the family can
keep this up, they are bound to have their toes stuck in the sand this
summer.
___19.) What led to Jeremiah, Jasmine, and their parents to
earn extra money?
A. they wanted to buy a new house
B. they wanted to visit the beach for years
C. they needed money for Jasmine’s operation
D. they planned to buy a car
___20.) Why does Jeremiah gets up early on weekends?
A. to play basketball with his friends
B. to go grocery shopping
C. to exercise
D. to deliver newspapers
The Vikings
The Vikings were skilled warriors and sailors who ruled over
much of Europe long ago. The period began around 860 A.D. is now
referred to as the Golden Age of the Vikings. During that time, the
population of the Vikings began to grow. The climate of the northern
Europe was improving, so people were able to grow more food. The
use of iron also made it possible to farm more effectively. The food
supply increased, and people were able to eat better. Because they
were healthier, the Vikings were able to live longer and have more
children.
___21.) What caused the Vikings to become healthier?
A. Their population began to grow.
B. They began to live longer lives.
C. Their food supply increased.
D. The Golden Age had begun
___22.) Which sentence contains an example of cause and
effect?
A. The period that began around 860 A.D. is now
referred to as the Golden Age of the Vikings.
B. Because they were healthier, the Vikings were able
to live longer and have more children.
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C. The Vikings were skilled warriors and sailors who
ruled over much of Europe long ago.
D. During that time, the population of Vikings began to
grow.
23.) Bacteria are tiny living things. They are neither plants nor
animals. They can only be seen with a powerful microscope which
makes them look bigger. There have always been bacteria
everywhere: inside us, on us, in our food, in the water, on plants and
animals, and even in the air. Some bacteria help us by helping plants
grow, while others hurt us by causing tooth decay.
What prediction can you make?
A. Bacteria will always be with us.
B. Bacteria will suddenly go away.
C. We will want to kill all bacteria.
D. We should let harmful bacteria reproduce and
spread.
___24.) Which of the following is true of predictions?
A. Predicting helps us think about the text, and that
helps us remember what we read.
B. The only predictions that help are the ones that end
up coming true.
C. Any kind of prediction is worth making, as long as
you take a guess about the future.
D. Predictions will guide us to find moral of the story
from the reading
___25.) How can we make quality, high-level predictions?
A. Use prior knowledge or evidence to support
predictions
B. Skip ahead in the text to find out what happens first
C. Make short-term predictions to quickly determine if
they come true
D. Use instinct to determine the most correct answer
before his former owner appeared and had him arrested. The
trial of Anthony Burns triggered angry mobs in Boston, a city
where most people were against slavery. He was forced to go
back to Virginia with his master, but he later gained his freedom.
___28.) Why was Anthony Burns arrested?
A. He was born a slave.
B. The angry mobs in Boston were against him.
C. His owner was allowed by law to reclaim him.
D. He was living and working in Boston.
___29.) Glenda gave her grandson a warm hug every time
she saw him.
A. Glenda had a lot of money.
B. Glenda was not feeling well.
C. Glenda loved her grandson.
D. Glenda liked his scent.
30.) It’s important to dress well for a job interview. Instead of
wearing something trendy, wear clean, conventional
clothes. You want your skills and experience to be the focus,
not how you look. If you wear green lipstick, or rings in your
nose, you probably won’t get the job.
A. Interviewers are easily distracted
B. Green lipstick is in fashion
C. How not to dress for a job
D. How to dress for an interview
Directions: Study the graphs below and answer the questions
that follow.

Directions: Read each passage. Examine the situation by using

your personal experience and knowledge to help you choose the
most likely to happen. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
___26.) Abby dug through her backpack. It has to be here,
she thought. How many times had her mother told her not
to take her tablet to school? She searched her locker again ___31.) What is the busiest time of day at the office?
without much hope. She knew she was in trouble. A. 2:00 PM
A. Abby is looking for her homework. B. 1:00 PM
B. Abby is looking for her tablet. C. 9:00 AM
C. Someone steals Abby’s tablet. D. 8:00 AM
D. Abby often gets in trouble.
___27.) “You don’t know what you’re missing.” Jaya shouted The Table shows the Top Eight Winners of the English FA
into the phone over the loud music of the party. “No, I’m cup final – 1871 to 2005. Study it then answer the
too tired.” Yanah said. “Well, suit yourself, but you’ll feel questions.
sorry,” Jaya replied.
A. Jaya wants Yanah to come out. Position Football club Wins
B. Jaya is coming to Yanah’s house. 1st Manchester United 11
C. Yanah is sorry for she did not listen to Jaya. 2nd Arsenal 10
D. Yanah has not been sleeping very well. 3rd Tottenham Hotspur 8
4th Aston Villa 7
Directions: Carefully read each situation given. Make a sensible 5th Blackburn Rovers 6
conclusion by choosing the letter of the correct answer. 5th Liverpool 6
In the years before the American Civil War, there was a 5th Newcastle United 6
federal law that allowed slave owners to reclaim their escaped 6th Everton 5
slaves. Anthony Burns was born a slave in Virginia. He escaped
to Boston in 1854. He lived and worked there for a few months
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___32.) How many cup wins did Newcastle United have Read the short story and answer the questions that follow.
between 1871 and 2005? One day there was a sudden rainstorm after the pigeon left
A. 9 B. 8 C. 7 D. 6 my uncle’s coop. It rained so hard and so long that everything
___33.) Which football club is in 4th position for this period? was flooded. The pigeon did not come right back. My uncle was
A. Liverpool B. Arsenal concerned about the pigeon, and he also worried about his sister.
B. Everton D. AstonVila But then the pigeon came back, and it was very wet. It had a note
in a plastic bag. The note said, “I am ok. I guess your pigeon is
Answer the questions based on the pie graph. practical after all.”
Later that summer, there was another problem. There was
Abby tracked the time she a power outage that lasted for two days. We did not have any
spent on homework every telephone service. My uncle said, “See, pigeons can work all the
week. time. They don’t need electricity.” He wrote that in a note, too. He
___34.) Between History and tied that note to the pigeon. Then he sent that note to his sister.
Physics, which subject took About an hour later, the pigeon came back. It had another
longer, or did they require note on it. “You’re right,” it said. “I have learned that you can
equal time? count on pigeons. But I still want my telephone back, and my air
A. Biology B. History conditioner, too.”
C. Physics D. English The phone lines were back the next day, but we were not
worried about more power failures. We had insurance because
___35.) Which subjects did Abby work longer? we knew we could count on our pigeon express.
A. English and History B. Health and English
C. History and Biology D. Arts and Health ___39.) What happens after the big storm?
___36.) Mandy’s Direction for making an apple cobbler: A. The pigeon does not come back.
(1) Slice six cups of apples. B. There are no phones.
(2) Put the crust in the pie plate. C. There is a flood.
(3) Spread the sliced apples over the crust.
D. There is a fire.
(4) Put the sugar and butter on top of the apples.
Which of the following directions could be added between ___40.) What did his uncle do after serving the army for four
sentences 3 and 4? decades?
A. Get out the sugar and the butter A. He used his computers.
B. Cut the pie into six pieces. B. He bought some pigeons and trained them himself.
C. Put the pie in the oven C. He cleaned the coop.
D. Put a crust on top of the sugar and butter. D. He worked at a store.
___37.) Matt wrote about how to make a sandwich. What is
the correct sequence for his sentences?
1 Finally, put your bread together and take a bite!
2 Next, peanut butter needs to be smoothly spread on the
bread.
3 First, you need to get out two slices of bread.
4 Do you want to know how to make a peanut butter and
jelly sandwich?
5 Then, spoon some jelly on top of your peanut butter.
A. 3, 2, 5, 1, 4 C. 3, 2, 5, 4, 1
B. 1, 5, 2, 3, 4 D. 4, 3, 2, 5, 1
___38.) Jennifer wanted to play in the school band. First, she
had to decide which instrument she wanted to play. She
talked with the band teacher about different instruments,
then, she talked with her friends who played in the band.
After she learned everything she could about different
musical instruments, she chose the flute. Next, she asked her
parents to buy her flute. Jennifer joined the band and
learned to read music. She practiced every day. Finally, she
marched proudly with the band.
Which words show the order of events?
A. order, happened, decide, play
B. first, after, next, finally
C. talked, friends, played, band
D. joined, practiced, marched, instrument