Shia reading passage)
Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFOs office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump like som
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Shia reading passage)
Shia looked up from his monitor, rubbed his eyes, and stared down the dark hallway toward the CFOs office. He was certain a sound had come from behind the closed door. It was a heavy thump like someone had a dropped a bowling ball. There shouldn't be anyone else here at this house, Shia thought to himself as he looked at his watch. The only illumination came from Shia's computer monitor. His office was on the thirteen floor, far too high to get much more than a faint glow from the street lights below. Shia slowly stood up before reaching down to turn off the computer screen, hoping to hide in the darkness. He considered turning on his phone's flashlight, but his thoughts were cut short by a loud crash followed by the unmistaken tinkling of shattered glass. Shia froze as if he were caught by the gaze of Medusa. The initial doubt that he would actually find someone snooping around the CFOs office had turned to an icy fear that gripped his lungs and would not let him breathe. His heart was pounding loudly in his ears; he knew whoever was in his boss's office must be able to hear it. Another crash, followed by a loud howl that he was sure couldn't be human, shocked Shia into motion. He broke into a run, in the opposite direction. He sprinted for the emergency stairwell and rushed downward, jumping over the...
which of the following contains only key points of the passage?
o There are frightening noises in the office. Shia goes home. Shia sends his boss a text.
o There is a thump like a dropped bowling ball, a loud crash and the tinkling of shattered glass.
o Shia is working at his computer, there is a little light and no one else should be in the building.
o Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises and he is frightened enough to leave work.
(Ans- Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises, and he is frightened enough to leave work
(Shia reading passage)
Which of the following is the topic excerpt?
o A mysterious experience at work
o A building with poor lighting and security
o An employee who is easily scared
o A boss's expectations of an employee
(Ans- A mysterious experience at work
(Shia reading passage)
Which of the following is the tone of the passage?
o Witty
o Incredulous
o Aggressive
o Tense
(Ans- Tense
(Shia reading passage)
Which of the following from the passage supports the conclusion that the passage takes place in the 21st century?
o His office was o the thirtieth floor, far too high to get much more than a faint glow from the street lights below
o Shia froe, as if he were caught by the gaze of.....
o He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force himself to sleep: I don't think I can work anymore
o Shia didn't stop running until he had burst the ground floor exit to the parking garage and found his car.
(Ans- He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force himself to sleep I don’t think I can work anymore
(Shia reading passage)
Which of the following sources would be the best to resolve other suspense novels?
o A public library's digital catalog
o The online reviews of the novel
o A New York Times bestseller list
o An encyclopedia entry about suspense genre.
(Ans- An encyclopedia entry about suspense genre
(Theater passage)
The best part about going to the theatre is the feeling of being transported into the story. As soon as the curtains rise, you can forget about the chairs that make you feel like you've been squished into a sardine can and embrace whenever the story takes you., if only for a short while. The emotions in the play become your emotions. The lives of the characters become your life. From a drama about a financial crisis to a comedy about a play gone wrong, there is no limit to where the theatre can take you.
which of the following best describes the author experience in the theatre? (Ans- No limit to here the theater can take you
(Theater passage)
Using evidence from the passage which of the following conclusions about the author can the reader make?
o They are overly emotional and .....
o They would rather be at a concert
o They go to the theatre as often as possible
o They enjoy the decor of most theatres
(Ans- They go to the theater as often as possible
(Theater passage)
From the passage, which of the following statements represents a logic conclusion about the author?
o The author loves to attend theatrical productions
o The author prefers musical comedies
o The author also enjoys concerts and movie
o The author finds theatre seating comfortable.
(Ans- The author loves to attend theatrical productions
(Lexington and Concord passage)
The majority of history scholars agree that the open warfare portion of the American War for Independence began in two small Massachusetts towns: Lexington and Concord. To stop the British from discovering military supplies hidden in Concord, the American Minutemen attempted to stall or halt the British Regulars in Lexington Common.
While the opposing factions were facing off against one another, a shot was fired from an unknown source, causing hostilities to break into violence. After the skirmish at Lexington settled, multiple people from both sides lay dead and the British continued their way toward Concord.
Which of the following could accurately subtitle this passage?
· The start of the revolution
· American march from the sea
· The full armies face off
· In the state of Massachusetts
(Ans- The state of the revolution
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