A. anxious  

B. studied  

C. unfortunate  

D. self-aware  

E. self-pitying 

 

2) Using the story as a guide, it can be inferred that  

A. Jeffrey has few friends  

B. Jeffrey likes to be the boss  

C. Jeffrey has had a difficult life  

D. Jeffrey is capable of change  

E. Jeffrey rides the subway frequently 

 

3)What is made clear by the end of story?  

I. The man that Jeffery dislikes is himself.  

II. Jeffery was eventually able to become a better person.  

III. Jeffery’s father lives in the South Bronx.  

 

A. I only  

B. II only  

C. I and II  

D. II and III  

E. I, II, and III 

 

4) Did you use any speed reading techniques taught to you earlier? Mention them and how did they help you? 

 

A. are very immature  

B. do not make good pets  

C. can be very destructive  

D. are a lot of work 

 

2) According to the passage, why are adult dogs easier to take care of than puppies?  

I. Puppies need to learn how to walk nicely on a leash.  

II. Adult dogs have less energy than puppies do.  

III. It is harder for adult dogs to find a home than it is for puppies.  

 

A. l only  

B. I and II only  

C. II and III only  

D. I, II, and III 

 

3) Based on information in the passage, which of the following statements is false?  

A. Puppies have a lot of energy.  

B. Puppies need a lot of attention.  

C. Adult dogs do not like to play.  

D. Adult dogs do not need eat very much. 

 

4) Did you use any speed reading techniques taught to you earlier? Mention them and how did they help you? 

 

 

A. She finds sleeping babies.  

B. She gets to call the police.  

C. She gets to sleep during the day.  

D. She gets to meet all kinds of people.  

 

2) Why is the guitar player called Get Low?  

A. He has a low voice.  

B. He likes to play sitting down.  

C. He likes to play on his knees.  

D. It is the name of his favorite song.  

 

3) What does lug mean?  

A. to throw  

B. to push easily  

C. to carry on one's head  

D. to carry something that is hard to move around  

 

4) Did you use any speed-reading techniques taught to you earlier? Mention them and how did they help you? 

 

 (a) dolphins are quite abundant in some areas of the world 
(b) communication is the most fascinating aspect of the dolphins 
(c) dolphins have skills that no other living creatures have such as the ability to think 
(d) dolphins have some social traits that are similar to those of humans 

2) The fact that the writer of the passage thinks that we can kill dolphins more easily than they can kill us 

(a) means that they are better adapted to their environment than we are 
(b) shows that dolphins have a very sophisticated form of communication 
(c) proves that dolphins are not the most intelligent species at sea 
(d) does not mean that we are superior to them 

3) It is clear from the passage that dolphins 

(a) don't want to be with us as much as we want to be with them 
(b) are proven to be less intelligent than once thought 
 (c) have a reputation for being friendly to humans 
 (d) are the most powerful creatures that live in the oceans 

4) Did you use any speed-reading techniques taught to you earlier? Mention them and how did they help you? 

2) What did the meteorologists say? 
3) Why do you think that the adults were anxious? 

4) Did you use any speed-reading techniques taught to you earlier? Mention them and how did they help you? 

2) What were the sand bags used for? 

3) Where were the neighbors gone and why?  

4) Did you use any speed-reading techniques taught to you earlier? Mention them and how did they help you? 

2) What did Mrs. Lindsey demonstrate and with what? 

3) What did Mrs. Lindsey ask the class at the beginning of the passage? 

4) Did you use any speed-reading techniques taught to you earlier? Mention them and how did they help you? 

2)How are astronomy and astrology linked? What is the definition of these terms according to the passage? 

3)What will the students be studying in their unit? 

a) astrology 

b) celestial beings 

c)astronomy 

d)seeing stars in their future 

4) Did you use any of the speed-reading techniques? If so, which were they and how were they useful? 

2) What was the difference between the parrots noted by their trainer? 

3)How many people would attend the concert? 

a) one  

b) two                           

c) three   

d) adequate information not provided                       

4) Did you use any of the speed-reading techniques? If so, which were they and how were they useful? 

2) What do you think the word “tradition” means? 

3) what did Scott want to do instead of going on a family cruise? 

4) Did you use any speed-reading techniques taught to you earlier? Mention them and how did they help you? 

a) cure the parrot’s illness. 

b) make the parrot fly. 

c) train the parrot to sing for him. 

d) make the parrot leave his kingdom.  

2) Who all did the king ask and/or summon to help the parrot? 

3) What was the farmer’s solution? 

4) Did you use any of the speed-reading techniques? If so, which were they and how were they useful? 

2) Which of the following could be the most appropriate title for the above passage? 

a)World is how we look at it 

b) A beautiful portrait 

c)  A wonderful Painter 

d) A disabled King 

e) A disabled but clever King 

3) Which of the following is incorrect in the context of the above passage? 

a)No one was willing to make the portrait as they were worried about the punishment but then a novice painter raised his hand. 

b)The painter made a stunning portrait of the King and everyone was amazed to see it. 

c)The King invited many famous painters from his and other kingdoms to the court. 

d) Everyone in the King’s kingdom was a prosperous and healthy life because he was an intelligent King. 

e) All of the above are true 

4) Did you use any speed-reading techniques taught to you earlier? Mention them and how did they help you?