EOC Study Review
Six years after his first practice, Jermaine was ready for his big shot. He took a deep breath
and remembered what his coach said the first day. "Practice helps you learn the skills, but
loving the game makes you a great player."
More than anything, Jermaine loved soccer. He started playing when he was eight years old.
While he was not the best technical player on any team, he had more heart for the game than
half the professional players in the world. He quickly accelerated his skills through practice
every day. Jermaine's parents were proud of him, and his friends cheered him at every game.
Now, Jermaine was the only freshman playing on his high school varsity team. He had not
played a single game, but he was so proud of his position. With two minutes left in the final
game of the season, Jermaine was in the game. He played fantastically and almost scored the
winning goal when he was illegally tripped. Jermaine had a penalty shot.
Jermaine took another deep breath and took his shot. Before he knew what happened, the
crowd erupted into cheers, and he was lifted onto the shoulders of two teammates. Jermaine
grinned from ear to ear. Now that was a soccer game!
1. What conclusion can you draw from the story above?
A. Jermaine let another player kick the winning goal.
B. Jermaine blocked the winning goal for his team.
C. Jermaine scored the winning goal for his team.
D. Jermaine fainted and missed the end of the game.
2. What can the reader predict about Jermaine?
A. He will continue to play soccer.
B. He will make his parents angry.
C. He will learn a new sport.
D. He will lose all of his friends.
Texas Facts
(1) Texas is an important agricultural state. It is a leading producer of a large number of farm
products like cotton lint, cottonseed, watermelons, cabbage, spinach, horses, sheep and lambs,
goats, and beef cattle. Many chickens and hogs are raised in the state. Corn, wheat, hay, rice,
oats, peanuts, pecans, soybeans, citrus fruit, lettuce, sugar beets, sugarcane, carrots,
tomatoes, potatoes, and onions are also important agricultural products. Wheat, corn, sorghum
grain, poultry, and dairy products are other leading sources of farm income in Texas.
(2)
Despite this, the number of farms in Texas has decreased since 1940. As the number of
farms has lessened, the size of the average working farm has increased. Texas is known for its
large ranches, such as King Ranch, which covers a greater land area than the state of Rhode
Island.
(3) Most people don't think about Texas when it comes to producing timber. However,
consider how big Texas is. Most of the lumber cut in the state of Texas makes its way all over
the U.S. as paper, lumber, and plywood. The majority of trees harvested are pine. East Texas,
the area known as the Piney Woods, is the most valuable spot for producing timber.
(4) Fishing is also an important industry in Texas due to its coastline along the Gulf of Mexico.
Shell-fishing, especially for shrimp, makes up the biggest portion of the industry. Smaller
quantities of oysters are taken. The most important catch includes snapper, flounder, and tuna.
Commercial fishing ports can be found in Port Arthur, Palacios, Brownsville, Port Isabel, and
Galveston.
(5) The travel industry depends on Texas. The state is one of the leaders in national and
international tourism. State attractions include Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains national
parks. More than 130 state parks and recreation areas bring in more than 21 million visitors to
the state each year. The Six Flags Over Texas amusement park in Arlington is a favorite
attraction. Also, Six Flags AstroWorld and WaterWorld amusement centers in Houston and Six
Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio draw tourists. Texas is also the center for hundreds of fairs,
shows, and special events like the Texas State Fair and the Wurstfest in New Braunfels. In
addition, many traveling to Mexico often make Texas a required stop on their way south.
3. Which line from the selection supports the idea that milk and cheese are major contributors to
agricultural profits in Texas?
A. "East Texas, the area known as the Piney Woods, is the most valuable spot for producing timber."
B.
"Also, Six Flags AstroWorld and WaterWorld amusement centers in Houston and Six Flags Fiesta
Texas in San Antonio draw tourists."
C.
"Wheat, corn, sorghum grain, poultry, and dairy products are other leading sources of farm
income."
D.
"Texas is known for its large ranches, such as King Ranch, which covers a greater land area than
the state of Rhode Island."
4. From the description of Texas agriculture in paragraph 1, the reader can conclude that
A. the state produces fewer head of cattle than it did a decade ago.
B. organic vegetables are hard to find in Texas supermarkets.
C. beef cattle in Texas are only fed with locally grown feed.
D. parts of the state have fertile soil for growing vegetables.
5. Based on the information in paragraph 5, the reader can make which of these generalizations?
A. Texas brings in workers from other countries to work in tourism.
B. Texas is a popular vacation spot for travelers.
C. Most visitors to Texas amusement parks are locals.
Restaurants are more expensive in Texas than in Mexico
Nathan and his best friend were in the living room of Nathan's house watching a movie on TV.
The boys laughed at the images on the screen. One man bopped his friend on the head with a
book. Then, he threw a pie in the friend's face. The friend fell down, but every time he tried to
stand up, the other man would push him back down. Then, the friend let out a long burp. The
boys laughed so hard that they almost fell out of their chairs.
Regan, Nathan's sister, came into the living room to see what was so funny. She watched
for a couple seconds then turned to leave with a disgusted look on her face.
Which sentence should be added to the story to demonstrate verbal irony?
A.
The boys turned off the movie when Regan left the room, and they ran outside to play
basketball.
B.
"Let me know when you guys are done expanding your minds with this intellectual show," she
said.
C.
Going into the kitchen, she saw her brother's report card, which showed he had made straight
A's again.
D.
In her bedroom, she called her best friend to complain about how immature her brother could
be.
Sleep at Last
Himani tossed and turned in bed, willing her body to sleep. Another glance at her clock told
her it was now two o’clock in the morning. “Ugh, I have to be at work in five hours,” she
mumbled to herself.
Unable to get a good night’s rest in over a week, her mind had become muddled and full of
migraines. Luckily, aspirin and gallons of coffee had so far prevented her from making any
mistakes in surgery. Work was stressful enough as it was; she didn’t need a lawsuit.
Punching her pillow one more time, she let herself go over the day’s agenda. She had to
perform a partial gastrectomy at eight and then rush over to the VA Medical Center to speak at
a conference. She still needed to go over her speech.
“I might as well do that now,” she said aloud, flipping on her bedroom lamp.
Suddenly, she heard a crash from downstairs. Panicked voices and heavy footsteps
ensued.
With trembling fingers, Himani grabbed the phone and dialed 911. Rushing to her bedroom
window, she saw figures in black jumping into a van and peeling away.
Soon, a patrol car was at her front door, and she crept downstairs with frantic eyes to let
them in.
A thorough search revealed that the burglars had silently disarmed her alarm and slipped
in. But they were scared away before any damage was done. The officers saw that the wires
to her television were unhooked and deduced that that was what they were doing when her
light surprised them, causing them to knock over a vase.
“It was a good thing you were up, ma’am,” Officer Knight reported. “Luckily, they were just
amateur robbers who thought no one was at home.”
Himani nodded in agreement. Knowing how heavy a sleeper she was when she could
sleep, she shivered at what could have happened.
“We’re just going to dust for fingerprints and then be out of your way.” Pausing for a
moment, he added, “I recommend a new alarm system.”
Officer Knight left her alone with her thoughts at the kitchen table. She still couldn’t believe
that she hadn’t heard the robbers enter. Her mother was always telling her that this house was
too big for her. Maybe she was right.
It was almost four o’clock. No way was she going to be ready for surgery in four hours. She
called the hospital and spoke with the night surgeon, Dr. Croft. Luckily, it had been a slow
night for him; he assured her that he could perform the gastrectomy and that
he would find another doctor to work her shift.
“Just try to get some rest,” he said.
After gathering a few pieces of evidence, the police officers were gone. And
Himani was left to clean up the mess. By the time eight o’clock rolled around,
she was exhausted.
She called the conference coordinator at the Department of Veterans’
Affairs to declare that she wasn’t going to be able to speak that day. I have
more important things to do like move into a safer place, she thought to
herself.
Overwhelmingly pleased with the sudden amount of free time she had, Himani double
checked the locks on her doors and windows and curled up on the couch.
Within seconds, she was fast asleep.
2. What ironic situation does Himani face in the story?
A. Dr. Croft is able to perform a morning surgery for her.
B. A lack of sleep has caused her to have migraines.
C. Her insomnia prevents her from getting robbed.
D. Officer Knight tells her to replace her alarm system.
The Betrayal
Pauline stopped abruptly when she saw Betty and Katherine ahead. With their arms linked
and heads close together, they were both deeply engrossed in conversation.
Pauline felt a stab of jealously. They were always telling secrets to each other and leaving
her out. For once, she wanted to be the one in on the secret. She walked quickly to catch up to
them but slowed down a few paces behind them, straining to hear what they were saying.
“I can’t believe it! Your sister’s pregnant! That’s awesome!” she heard Katherine say.
“Yea, but don’t tell ANYONE, ok? She hasn’t even told her husband yet.”
“You know you can trust me.”
Pauline drew further away from them and smiled. With a plan forming in her mind, she
headed quickly toward homeroom.
*****
Grateful for a break in the day, Pauline rushed to the cafeteria to meet Betty and Katherine.
After grabbing a slice of pizza, Pauline plopped down in a seat next to them. “Hey, you two!
What’s going on?”
“Hey! Nothing much. Just trying to recover from algebra.” Betty said, rolling her eyes.
“Was the test bad? I don’t have that class until last period.”
“You should do fine. I bet you’ve been studying all week,” Katherine grinned. “I have to run
to the restroom. Be right back!”
After Katherine was gone, Pauline smiled conspiratorially at Betty and said, “So I heard
you're going to be an aunt! Congratulations!”
Betty froze and looked at her in disbelief. “How do you know?”
“Katherine told me during 2nd period,” Pauline lied.
“What? She promised me she wouldn’t tell anyone!”
Pauline shrugged and bit into her slice of pizza. “She didn’t act like it was a secret or
anything.”
“I can’t believe she broke her promise! Who knows what other secrets she’s spilled!”
“Sorry! I had no idea! Please don’t get mad at her. I would hate to be the cause of a fight
between you two!”
“Oh, don’t worry. I won’t say that you told me anything. I’ll find some other way to get back
at her. Don’t say anything to her either, ok?"
“My lips are sealed.”
“Thanks, Pauline. You’re the only one I can trust now.”
3. At the end of the story, Betty tells Pauline, "You're the only one I can trust now." Based on the
excerpt, why is this an example of dramatic irony?
A. because Betty can't keep a secret either
B. because Betty doesn't mean what she says
C. because Pauline wants to have Betty's trust
D. because Pauline is actually untrustworthy
Loving Aimi
Sayaka watched her baby sister Aimi play in the park. Aimi was always a handful, and she
would run from one corner of the playground to the other in no time. "I better forget about my
homework," Sayaka told herself and watched her sister intently. She packed her notebook in
the backpack and thought about last year. Then, Aimi could not even walk without shoe
braces. Watching her sister struggle to move around had taught Sayaka not to take anything
for granted, and she had felt a stronger love for Aimi ever since.
It was Sayaka who taught baby Aimi all about alphabets and numbers. She had even
taught Aimi how to ride a bicycle and to tie her shoe laces. As Aimi spread her wings like a
butterfly and ran around the other kids, Sayaka shed a little teardrop. She had learned from
her little sister the value of a smile. Whenever Aimi smiled and showed her four teeth, Sayaka
felt as light as cotton candy. She ran toward her baby sister to wrap her in the blanket of her
hugs. The two sisters giggled in the park, and their laughter echoed all the way to the sky.
4. The lines "As Aimi spread her wings like a butterfly and ran around the other kids, Sayaka shed a
little teardrop" contain
A. personification.
B. metaphor.
C. imagery.
D. hyperbole.
After eating a quick lunch, Callie walked out of her house and followed the old dirt trail
leading into the forest. Her anxious thoughts buzzed through her mind like a swarm of angry
bees bent on destruction. She had graduated from high school less than a month ago, and the
real world seemed to be closing in around her. Her worries about life after school made her
future feel as bleak as the forest around her.
What am I going to do next? she wondered. There seemed to be an endless number of
choices surrounding her, and she didn't know which choice to make. College or job? Small
college or big university? Live at home or on campus? Become a doctor or a teacher?
Everyone was so helpful at offering her more choices, but no one seemed to be able to help
her make up her mind. Suddenly, Callie looked up from the path and realized that she was
lost.
The tree branches reached up and choked the life from the summer sun, and Callie was
plunged into a thick gloom. If she didn't find her way home soon, the harsh elements could
cause her to succumb to exhaustion, exposure, or dehydration. There were too many paths to
count leading into the dark forest, but Callie couldn't tell which path would lead her home and
which would cause her to become more lost. The deep silence all around told her that help
was nowhere to be found. She would have to find the way for herself.
The first thing to do is calm down, she told herself. I can use my strengths to find the right
way. As she looked at the large tree beside her, she remembered the hundreds of trees she
had climbed as a little girl. She had always been the best tree climber around. Callie grasped a
low hanging branch and pulled herself into the tree. From her higher vantage point, she could
see the path that led out of the forest and straight to her own back door. She climbed down
and set her feet firmly on the right path. Her worried thoughts seemed to vanish along with the
deep gloom. As Callie stepped into the bright sunlight on the other side of the forest, she felt
confident that she could handle the next stage of her life.
5. Read this sentence from the passage.
"Her anxious thoughts buzzed through her mind like a swarm of angry bees bent on
destruction."
What does the image from the passage suggest?
A. The main character knows she is very intelligent.
B. The main character is frightened of a swarm of bees.
C. The main character is in a painful emotional state.
The main character plans to inflict pain on her enemies.
ACT V
SCENE III.
A chapel in PAULINA'S house.
LEONTES: O, peace, Paulina.
Thou shouldst a husband take by my consent,
As I by thine a wife: this is a match,
And made between's by vows. Thou hast found mine;
But how, is to be question'd; for I saw her,
As I thought, dead, and have in vain said many
A prayer upon her grave. I'll not seek far—
For him, I partly know his mind—to find thee
An honourable husband. Come, Camillo,
And take her by the hand; whose worth and honesty
Is richly noted, and here justified
By us, a pair of kings. Let's from this place.
What! look upon my brother: both your pardons,
That e'er I put between your holy looks
My ill suspicion. This is your son-in-law,
And son unto the king, who heavens directing,
Is troth-plight to your daughter. Good Paulina,
Lead us from hence, where we may leisurely
Each one demand an answer to his part
Perform'd in this wide gap of time since first
We were dissever'd: hastily lead away.
[Exeunt]
1. Leontes' speech is an example of
A. an epilogue.
B. a monologue.
C. an aside.
D. a soliloquy.
2. Leontes' dialogue takes place during the play's
A. rising action.
B. denouement.
C. climax.
D. exposition.
The Flight of the Vulture
CHARACTERS:
Vulture, male
Flight Attendant, female
Pilot, male
Man, standing at the back of the line
Woman, wearing a fox stole
Passengers, forming a line
(People are calmly standing in line with boarding passes in their hands.
Flight Attendant enters stage left. She approaches the front of the line.)
Flight Attendant: (in a falsely cheerful voice) We are now ready to board for Flight 5B.
Please have your boarding passes ready.
(The line begins to move forward. Suddenly, a chain reaction of
gagging and screaming starts from the back of the line. The people in
the back of the line are looking off stage right.)
Flight Attendant: What is it?
(A vulture enters stage right. He is carrying several beat-up, old stuffed
animal dolls with him.)
Vulture: (to last man in line) Excuse me, sir. Is this the boarding line for Flight
5B?
Man: Aaack! You are carrying around dead animals! That's disgusting!
Vulture: I brought them as an afternoon snack.
(The people in the line react more violently than before. The sound of
their gagging fades. The lights dim and a spotlight hits the vulture.)
Vulture: I guess I can't blame them. This is the reaction I get everywhere I go.
(sighs) It's hard for a vulture to make friends with humans. Humans
have called me ugly, gross, disgusting. The list goes on. I've stopped
trying to reason with them. I tried to explain that I was just made to eat
animal carcasses. I don't know how to make them understand. I don't
act rudely when I see someone eating fruit. All I want is a little respect.
(The gagging sound begins again and lights come back up.)
Man: Go away! No one wants you on this plane.
Flight Attendant: (approaching the vulture, holding her nose) Sir, you are creating a
disturbance and bothering the other passengers. I'm afraid that I cannot
allow you to board this plane.
Vulture: But I bought a ticket like everyone else.
Woman: If he gets on that plane, I am going to sue the airline for undue distress.
I can't believe he wants to bring dead animals on the plane. Dead
animals are disgusting.
Vulture: (to audience) Someone needs to tell that to the little guy draped around
her neck. (to flight attendant) Well, if you don't let me on, then I'll go to
the ACLU and sue the airline for discrimination!
Flight Attendant: Oh no. Umm . . . umm.
(Pilot enters stage left.)
Pilot: What is taking so long? We are on a tight schedule. Let's get this
plane . . . whoa, what's that smell?
(All the people talk at once and point at the vulture. The vulture droops
a little. The flight attendant runs to the pilot and grabs his arm.)
Flight Attendant: We have a big problem. This vulture bought a ticket and wants to
board, but his "luggage" is causing a commotion. What should we do?
Pilot: (approaching vulture) I'm very sorry, sir, but you cannot get on the
plane with those. (points to stuffed dolls) The airline's rules are very
clear. (clears throat and speaks as if reciting a memorized passage)
Chapter 4, Section 20, Paragraph 2, "Only one carrion allowed per
passenger."
3. Why did the author keep Vulture off stage at the beginning of the play?
A. to surprise the audience
B. to give Vulture a break
C. to make the play last longer
D. to scare the performers
4. What prop would be most appropriate for this play?
A. a wagon
B. a sofa
C. a cake
D. a suitcase
5. Which of these lines is used as an aside?
A. "Suddenly a chain reaction of gagging and screaming starts from the back of the line."
B. "(in a falsely cheerful voice) We are now ready to board for Flight 5B."
C. "I'm very sorry, sir, but you cannot get on the plane with those."
Someone needs to tell that to the little guy draped around her neck.
Vince's family restaurant is an unlikely delight for the taste buds and wallet. Specializing in
a menu of simple italian fare like spaghetti and lasagna, the best reason for a visit is the
cheesy garlic bread. Even the most health-conscious Californian will be tempted to tuck
into the basket with abandon after just one bite. Visitors will also enjoy soup and salad
with their entrees as well as a carafe of house wine or bottle of beer. Vince's offers
reasonable prices, generous portions, and a cheerful, laid-back family atmosphere. It's
perfect for a pack of hungry tummies fresh from the beach.
1. Which of the sentences from the reading passage above is capitalized incorrectly?
Even the most health-conscious Californian will be tempted to tuck into the basket with
A.
abandon after just one bite.
B. Vince's family restaurant is an unlikely delight for the taste buds and wallet.
C. It's perfect for a pack of hungry tummies fresh from the beach.
D.
Specializing in a menu of simple italian fare like spaghetti and lasagna, the best reason for
a visit is the cheesy garlic bread.
2. Which of the following sentences is capitalized correctly?
A. My favorite part of the United States is the northeast.
B. My favorite part of the united states is the northeast.
C. My favorite part of the United States is the Northeast.
D.
My favorite part of the United states is the NorthEast.
(1) Truck after truck from mounde and Mathers Construction drove into the field near
Timsan Park. (2) For months, city council members were in conflict with Mayor Dave
Dooley about what to do with feaste Field. (3) The City Council wanted to zone the area
so that more apartment complexes could be built on the empty field that flanks Goddard
Library. (4) Mayor Dooley, on the other hand, wanted to create a large recreation and
convention center for the city.
(5) When it went to a vote, both sides decided to let the citizens vote on whose Plan
was more favorable. (6) In an enormous show of support for the mayor, the citizens of the
town voted for the Recreation and Convention Center. (7) Mayor Dooley stood proud as
the construction trucks drove by. (8) He could hardly wait to cut the ribbon on the grand
opening of the Wilson T. Surry Recreation and Convention Center.
3. Which word in the passage should be capitalized?
A. field
B. feaste
C. truck
D. members
1. Identify the type of clause or phrase in the sentence below.
During the trip across the state of Nevada, Jonas wanted so much to stop and visit the Las Vegas strip.
A. gerund phrase
B. main clause
C. subordinate clause
D. participial phrase
2. How should the sentence below be correctly written?
Since she preferred to run outside; Maria was glad the sun was shining on a warm day.
A. replace Since with So
B. add a comma after preferred
C. add a comma after shining
D. replace semicolon with a comma
3. Identify the type of phrase in the sentence below.
The test finally completed, Stacy could enjoy her summer vacation.
A. adverbial phrase
B. adjectival phrase
C. absolute phrase
gerund phrase
(1) Trischa Zorn-Hudson is a United States swimmer and the most decorated athlete in
the history of the Paralympic Games. (2) Zorn-Hudson was born blind, and she has never
let her disability slow her down. (3) She began swimming at the age of seven in one of the
best training programs in the U.S. (4) In 1979, she swam in her first disabled event, and
this event launched her professional career. (5) Her training program also included wellknown athletes Cynthia Woodhead and Shirley Babashoff.
(6) Both the Summer and Winter Paralympics Games are governed by the
International Paralympic Committee. (7) Zorn-Hudson has won 54 medals and earned
nine world records over the course of her career. (8) She was nominated for Sports
Illustrated Woman of the Year in 1988. (9) On January 1, 2005, Zorn-Hudson was one of
eight athletes honored during a New Year celebration in New York's Times Square.
(10) Today, this Paralympic all-star works as a non-profit lawyer with the Indiana Pro
Bono Commission. (11) This talented athlete received a full academic scholarship to the
University of Nebraska. (12) In college she earned NCAA All-America honors in the
backstroke and the 200-meter relay. (13) She graduated with a degree in education in
1987. (14) For ten years, Zorn-Hudson taught third and fourth graders with special needs
at an Indianapolis elementary school.
1. What is the most effective way to improve the organization of the first paragraph (sentences 15)?
A. Remove sentence 3 from the paragraph.
B. Make sentence 5 the first sentence of the paragraph.
C. Switch the order of sentences 4 and 5.
D. Move sentence 1 to the end of the paragraph.
2. Which sentence should be removed from the second paragraph (sentences 6-9) to improve the
organization?
A. sentence 7
B. sentence 6
C. sentence 8
D. sentence 9
3. If the author wanted to list the names of all eight athletes honored during the 2005 New Year
celebration in Times Square, where would be the best place to insert this information?
A. after sentence 9
B. before sentence 6
C. after sentence 8
D. before sentence 11