ENGLISH TEAS Reading WITH ANSWERS

1. Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the passage? A humming bird may attack other birds that come near a humming bird feeder. (The author states that male hummingbirds may become aggressive in defending food sources.) 2. Which of the following describes the structure of the passage? This passage provides facts about hummingbirds. (The passage provides information about hummingbirds in an expository manner.) 3. Which of the following is the authors main purpose in the third paragraph? To Inform (The third paragraph provides objective details and facts, including physical and temperamental characteristics, of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird.) 4. Which of the following statements from the passage provides evidence that hummingbirds have the ability to amaze? Their wings beat faster than those of any other bird- from 60 to 70 times per second (This sentence provides an example of one of the amazing abilities that hummingbirds have compared to other birds, which supports the argument that they have the ability to amaze.) 5. Which of the following sentences best summarizes the passage? They are marvels of speed, agility, and beauty. (This sentence summarizes much of the preceding content in the passage) 6. Which of the following has a similar theme to the Hummingbirds passage? A nature documentary highlighting the many different varieties of peacock spider in Australia and their unique traits (The Hummingbirds passage describes the surprising variety and abilities of the large array of Hummingbirds in the United States. A nature documentary that similarly describes the diversity and unique appearance of the peacock spider would have a similar theme.) 7. Which of the following best rephrases the topic of the passage? The wide variety of hummingbirds and their attributes. (The passage gives examples of the variety of hummingbirds in existence as well as their many different attributes.) 8. Which of the following best supports the authors point of view that hummingbirds are “marvels of speed, agility, and beauty”? A citation from a zoologist. (A zoologist studies animals. A citation from a zoologist would support the author’s claims about hummingbirds.) 9. Which of the following statements from the passage contains only facts? When newly hatched, three of the birds can fit inside a nest in the size of a large thimble. (The information in this sentence is verifiable fact.) Read the memo below before answering the question. TO: All Staff FROM: Human Resources RE: Award Nominations As the year comes to a close, please consider nominating a coworker for the employee-of-the-year award. This award is sponsored by the company and is intended to recognize an employee who has exhibited consistent excellent performance throughout the year. Please keep the intended purpose in mind when considering a nominee. Once all nominations have been received, a committee of managers and employees will make the final selection. Please submit your nominations no later than Friday, December 5th. 10.What is the main purpose of the memo? To request nominations of potential candidates for an annual award. (This memo specifically asks employees to submit nominations and outlines the details of submission. All sentences in the memo support this purpose.) 11.What is a logical conclusion based on the information given in the memo? An employee will be selected from the nominee pool shortly after December 5 th. (The paragraph states that once all nominations have been received, a committee will make the selection. Additionally, nominations are due by December 5th.) The next two questions are based on this passage. Read the passage below before answering the question. Two weeks ago, I went fishing on the Kaw River with my grandfather. We found a secluded spot where the fish were abundant. After a while, several police officers appeared on the opposite shore. G