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Grade 11

Reading

Practice Test

Nebraska Department of Education 20 09

Directions:

On the following pages are passages and multiple-choice questions for Grade 11

Reading Practice Test, a practice opportunity for the Nebraska State Accountability

(NeSA).

Each question will ask you to select an answer from among four choices.

For all questions:

• Read each passage. Then answer each question carefully by choosing the

best answer.

• Mark your answers for ALL of the questions.

Remember only one of the choices provided is the correct answer.

SP10R11XP01 23 STOP.

1. What is the prefix in the word foresaw?

A. fore

B. saw

C. for

D. aw (^) 564526 / I

2. Which phrase is an example of personification?

A. lightning rods standing guard

B. dismissed the automobile as a passing fancy

C. string power lines up to the house

D. idea of a human traveling into outer space 564524 / I

3. How would Uncle Wilbur feel about cellular phones?

A. fearful

B. distrustful

C. welcoming

D. indifferent (^) 564517 / I

4. Compared to Uncle Wilbur, how does the narrator feel toward modern advancements?

A. resisting

B. accepting

C. uncertain

D. exhilarated (^) 564521 / I

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5. Which reason explains why the author wrote about Uncle Wilbur?

A. to explain him

B. to pacify him

C. to remember him

D. to persuade him (^) 564523 / I

6. Which pair of words best describe how the narrator most likely feels about Uncle Wilbur?

A. annoyed and frustrated

B. respectful and amused

C. sad and indifferent

D. envious and distrustful (^) 564515 / I

7. What BEST describes the passage?

A. a character sketch

B. a factual research

C. a persuasive essay

D. a news article (^) 564519 / I

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Why Am I Here?

Scientists report that believing in some kind of meaning for one’s life is necessary to living a happy life. This may be a religion, a code of ethics, a particular value system, a philosophy, or any other reason for being that lifts people out of the mundane routine of daily existence and gives their life meaning beyond a weekly paycheck.

The Habit of Happiness

Happiness is not an innate characteristic but may actually be developed as a habit. Scientists suggest that incorporating new habits and practices can go a long way in increasing one’s state of happiness. While people generally do not transform their basic temperaments, people can learn to become happier by participating in a variety of activities, including socializing, watching funny movies or reading funny books, keeping a gratitude journal (writing a daily list of three to five things for which one is grateful), involving oneself in pleasurable activities, such as sports, hobbies, or the arts, focusing on positive outcomes, and performing acts of kindness for others. Apparently, doing something to make someone else happy will make you happy, too.

Reasons to Smile

Smiling… is contagious. relieves stress. improves your mood. helps you stay positive. lowers your blood pressure. attracts other people to you. makes you appear confident. boosts your immune system.

8. In the section Why Be Happy? , why does the author include parentheses around “and a social conscience”?

A. to point out that social conscience leads to good health

B. to emphasize the importance of playing and working hard

C. to point out that having a social conscience can promote longevity

D. to emphasize the importance of social conscience as a part of an active social life (^) 564399 / I

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9. What change occurs as a result of adding the prefix un - to fortunate in paragraph 4?

A. the word becomes more intense

B. the word becomes less intense

C. the word takes on the opposite meaning

D. the word takes on a different part of speech (^) 599580 / I

10. Which statement summarizes the heading What Causes Happiness?

A. A wide social network is the key to happiness.

B. Laughing at funny jokes helps to lift a gloomy mood.

C. Scientists conclude that good news leads to long-lasting happiness.

D. Both short- and long-term happiness are caused by a variety of experiences. 565760 / I

11. In the section With a Little Help from My Friends , why does the author use the phrase “misery may love company”?

A. to convince people that pets are better company than a loving partner

B. to encourage people to find mates for their friends who are unhappy C. to point out that people will be happier with positive relationships

D. to recommend that people try to influence negative people in a positive way 564395 / I

12. What is one assumption the author makes about attaining happiness?

A. Some people find comfort in mundane routines.

B. A person needs a social network to attain happiness.

C. Reading and writing about your problems will produce happiness.

D. Convincing negative people to become positive is a life goal. 564396 / I

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Grade 11 Practice Test Answers

1. A

2. A

3. B

4. B

5. C

6. B

7. A

8. D

9. C

10. D

11. C

12. B

13. A

14. C