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EOG Test Prep non-fiction
By Rhonda Pawlik
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Question 3
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Which quote supports that the avalanche rescue dogs are hardworking?
A-"Dogs that are task-oriented, like German Shephards, are also good candidates."
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Question 5
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What does the author claim?
A-People should be allowed to choose where and how they volunteer.
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Question 6
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What does the word "peak" mean as it is used in this sentence from the text?
"People who want to join the Coast Guard rescue swimmer program must be in
peak
shape."
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Question 7
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In paragraph 4, what does the word
"grueling"
refer to?
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Question 8
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What is the main idea the author wants readers to know?
A- Sand sculpting is a fun pastime activity to do during the summer.
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Question 10
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What is a good summary for Competitive Sand Sculpting?
At Hampton Beach in New Hampshire, the winner receives $15,000.
Some people do sand sculpting for fun. They compete at events in many locations and create amazing works of art. The winners get recognition for their art with a trophy but no money is involved.
Some people do sand sculpting as their profession. They compete at events in many locations and create amazing works of art. Winners can earn a surprisingly large amount of money.
At the California event, the sculptors have just five hours to create their art.
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Question 11
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A-tasks that are impossible to complete
B-habitats where people live
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Question 13
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Based on the information in paragraph 4, what can the reader infer about Galapagos tortoises?
A-Scientists are confused by Galapagos tortoises.
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Question 14
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Which choice best matches the matches the meaning of the word "associated" as it is used in the first sentence of the text?
A-remembered
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Question 1
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Which sentence from the text best expresses the main idea of the entire text?
"Avalanches are incredibly destructive"
"Most Avalanche rescue dogs begin training at around eight months of age."
"Tragically, avalanches kill nearly 150 people around the world every year."
"Avalanche rescue dogs are specially trained to locate people trapped by avalanches."
Question 2
2.
What does "in the blink of an eye" mean in this sentence?
These huge masses of sliding snow can bury whole villages in the
blink of an eye
.
A-leisurely
B-sauntering
C-quick
D-your eye blinking
B-"Any dog can be trained to be an avalanche dog."
C-"Avalanche rescue dogs are specially trained to locate people trapped in avalanches."
D-"They must also continue to train every day in order to keep their skills fresh."
Question 4
4.
B-It is important to volunteer in a soup kitchen.
C-Volunteering should be required of all people.
D-Volunteering is beneficial to the health of volunteers.
A-a sharp, pointy end
B-the narrow part of the ship's stern
C-the highest level or greatest
D-looking quickly
A-something that is simple
B-something that is difficult
C-something that is effortless
D-something that is long
B-Sand sculpting can be a professional job that pays well.
C-Sand sculpting can be for amateurs and professionals.
D-Sand sculpting can take several hours to complete one creation.''
Question 9
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What evidence from the text supports the important idea that sand-sculpting can make people a lot of money? (Choose 3)
A-"At competitive sand-sculpting contests, artists from around the globe gather for intense competitions."
Read the sentence from paragraph 2.
"The Galapagos Islands are maybe best know for their famous
inhabitants
, Galapagos tortoises."
What does the word
"inhabitants"
mean?
C-animals or people that live in places
D-types of food mostly consumed by animals.
Question 12
12.
Which two details support the idea that Galapagos tortoises are fascinating creatures?
A- "These huge animals can live to a hundred years old."
B-Researchers want Galapagos tortoises as pets.
C-Researchers want Galapagos tortoises to survive.
D-tortoises have made several adaptations to survive.
B-connected
C-disappointed
D-engaged
Question 15
15.
Choose two pieces of evidence from the text that support the claim that Harry Houdini was well-known.
A-"He wasn't the kind of magician who would yank a coin from your ear or pull an endless handkerchief from his tuxedo pocket."
What are some benefits of volunteering? (4 choices)
A- It can boost your immune system.
B-Volunteering has been studied by scientists for decades.
C-Volunteering releases serotonin in the brain which makes you feel happy.
D-You will make new friends which boosts your brain and mood.
E-Volunteering can keep your brain healthy.
F-The immune system is the system in the body that fights off sickness and helps you heal.
B-"Some people may take this hobby very seriously, and they make serious money as a result."
C-"If you really start honing your sand-sculpting skills, you might have a new lucrative career path!"
D-"At a contest on the shores of Lake Huron in Michigan, amateurs and professionals compete side by side."
E-" At Hampton Beach in New Hampshire, the creations use more than 150 tons of sand. The winner walks away with a whopping $15,000."
B-The Galapagos are best known for their famous inhabitants.
C-The Galapagos tortoise can grow up to 4 feet long and weigh nearly 500 pounds.
D-"Protecting the eggs helps ensure a sustainable tortoise population."
E-Researchers at the Charles Darwin Research Station protect the eggs from the Galapagos hawk.
B-"He was able to combine this with the other skill he was mastering: escaping from handcuffs, shackles, locked boxes, and straightjackets."
C-"Over time, Houdini became a household name."
D-"However, Houdini was not invincible."
"His legend lives on today."
