Literacy Strategies Mastery Test 5 Study Guide
Section A – Internal punctuation
Pick the best sentence from each set.
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b)
c)
d)
The woman started to go to work but she forgot her purse.
The woman started to go to work – but she forgot her purse.
The woman started to go to work but she forgot hers purse.
The woman started to go to work, but she forgot her purse.
2. ______
a)
b)
c)
d)
Mr. Coffey approved the report cards, but Mrs. Church forgot to hand them out.
Mr. Coffey approved the report cards but Mrs. Church forgot to hand them out.
Mr. Coffey approved the report cards, but forgot to hand them out.
Forgot to hand them out.
3. ______
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b)
c)
d)
The boys laughed and the girls cried.
The boys laughed. And the girls cried.
The boys laughed the girls cried.
The boys laughed, and the girls cried.
4. ______
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b)
c)
d)
I might go to the party, or stay home.
I might go to the party or I might stay home.
I might go to the party, or I might stay home.
I might go, to the party or stay home.
5. ______
a)
b)
c)
d)
After they went to the zoo they got ice cream.
After they went to the zoo.
They always get, ice cream.
After they went to the zoo, they got ice cream.
Section B: Deductions - Conclusions
Finish the deduction by writing a conclusion for the two pieces of evidence.
1.
The original U.S. colonies were governed by England. New York was one of the original U.S. colonies.
2.
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Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes. In 1964 there was a tsunami.
3.
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Time is younger than Tula. Tula is younger than Phillip.
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Section C
For each statement that makes Baricev’s Seafood Hut look good, you’ll mark A. For each statement that makes Baricev’s Seafood
Hut look bad, you’ll mark B.
A = Good
B = Bad
Baricev’s Seafood Restaurant Fact Sheet
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Baricev’s Seafood Restaurant is located on a beautiful beach.
Baricev’s Seafood Restaurant is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the United States.
There are a lot of rats and cockroaches in Baricev’s Seafood Restaurant.
The restaurant has heat and air conditioning.
The heat in the restaurant only works in the bathroom.
All tables have white tablecloths, clean silverware and crystal glasses.
Baricev’s Seafood Restaurant attracts a large number of tourists.
Very few tourists visit Baricev’s more than once.
There is only hot water available in the bathrooms from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The main course choices are all $40 or more.
Section D
Write the missing statement of evidence in the following deductions.
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2.
3.
Apples picked from Tulligan’s Orchard have the best taste. Therefore, these apples will have the best taste.
Monkeys don’t make good pets. Therefore, George will not make a good pet.
Fast walking at least 20 minutes a day is good for your health. Therefore, Alice is doing something that is good for her
health.
Section E
Indicate the sentences that don’t belong.
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2.
Topic: Planting flowers
a) Planting flowers can be great fun.
b) Choose soil that is moist.
c) Grass is also fun to plant.
d) When you are planting flowers you are one with nature.
e) You can see the sky.
Topic: Eating Tomatoes
a) I can’t think of a vegetable that is sour.
b) Tomatoes are a wonderful food.
c) Some varieties are sweeter than others.
d) Not only humans enjoy tomatoes, but many animals as well.
e) Tomatoes are good in soups, salsas and sauces.
Section F
Write the topics from broadest to narrowest
a)
b)
c)
d)
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4.
Trailer homes
Sheds
Buildings
Constructions