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The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth. It covers more area than all the land on Earth put together. What does the passage say about the Pacific Ocean?

1. AIt is the only ocean with islands.
2. BIt covers more area than all the land combined.
3. CIt is the smallest and warmest ocean.
4. DIt is shallower and colder than the Atlantic Ocean.

A hospital map key shows: blue square = lift; green circle = toilet; red cross = emergency department; yellow star = café. What does a green circle mean on the map?

1. ACafé
2. BEmergency department
3. CToilet
4. DLift

“Nora’s little brother was so exhausted after the party that he fell asleep in the car before they left the driveway.” What does “exhausted” mean?

1. AVery tired
2. BVery excited
3. CVery bored
4. DVery hungry

Since the city added bike lanes on Main Street two years ago, the number of cyclists on that street has tripled, and accidents involving cyclists have fallen by half. Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?

1. AMain Street had no cyclists before the lanes.
2. BCyclists on Main Street no longer wear helmets.
3. CMore people cycled on Main Street after the bike lanes were added.
4. DBike lanes will reduce all kinds of car accidents in every city.

“Despite the heavy rain, more than 500 runners finished the charity race, raising over $20 000 for the children’s hospital.” What does “despite” show in this sentence?

1. AThe runners finished even though the weather was bad.
2. BThe money was raised because of the rain.
3. CThe heavy rain caused the race to be cancelled.
4. DThe runners were paid to run in the rain.

“The nurse spoke softly, held the boy’s hand and explained each step before she gave the injection.” Which word best describes the nurse’s manner?

1. ABored
2. BRushed
3. CGentle
4. DStrict

“Jon shoved his hands in his pockets and kicked a stone along the path. ‘Fine,’ he muttered, ‘I didn’t want to play anyway.’” What do Jon’s words and actions suggest?

1. AHe truly never wanted to play.
2. BHe is happy for the other players.
3. CHe is excited to go home early.
4. DHe is disappointed but hiding it.

A clinic policy reads: “Patients more than 15 minutes late may be asked to rebook. Patients who call ahead to say they are running late will be seen if time allows.” A patient arrives 20 minutes late without calling. What is most likely to happen?

1. AThe patient’s next visit will be cancelled.
2. BThe patient may be asked to book another time.
3. CThe patient must pay a fine before leaving.
4. DThe patient will be seen immediately.