Practice SOL #1

George and his parents had the opportunity to meet the _____ of his new middle school. Which word makes the sentence correct?

My friends begged me to attend the game with them, but I couldn't because I was knee-deep in homework. What does was knee-deep in mean?

Mr. Howard implemented a solution that fixed the leaking faucet. Which is a synonym for implemented?

Outdoor plants often sustain damage from cold and may appear dead after a hard freeze. What is the meaning of sustain in this sentence?

To ascend the steep mountain, hikers must be strong and vigorous. Only robust individuals should attempt this challenging climb. How can you tell from the text that robust means hardy or healthy?

I trust Mrs. Larsen to do the right thing because she has such integrity. What does integrity mean?

The word derive means "to receive or take something from something else." For example, certain words derive from other languages.  A word that is a derivative is _____.

The word maternal comes from the Latin root mater, meaning "mother." What does maternal mean?

Our cause is just, and it is my _____ belief that we will eventually prevail. Which synonym of passionate would fit best in the sentence above?

I discovered a _____ blanket inside the storage carton. Which word meaning "soiled" gives the "most negative" image of the blanket?

Which word describing a fancy design has a negative connotation?

Rope is to knot as ribbon is to _____.

Cotton is to fluffy as sand is to _____.

   I watched carefully as the carpenter attached the leg to the table. The process was fascinating to me as was the idea that something could be created in front of my eyes. It was as if the carpenter were a baker mixing up a batch of dough—suddenly there was something new. What is being compared in the analogy in the passage?

This is part of an index from an art book. P Paint      acrylic, 45-46       oil, 47-48      watercolor, 49-50 Pastels     oil pastels, 152      pastel pencils, 59-60 Picasso, Pablo, 74 Where can you find information about oil paint?

Table of Contents 10   Marion Carpenter, DC Photographer  15   Dorothea Lange, Images of the Great Depression 21   Imogen Cunningham: Plants and Flowers 36   Lola Álvarez Bravo in Mexico 43   Lotte Jacobi's Portraits What is this book probably about?

Howler monkeys inhabit the lush, tropical rain forests of Central and South America. These monkeys, the loudest animals on land, are named for the howling sound they make. They have large throats and specialized vocal chambers. Their "whooping barks and roars are deep rather than piercing", and their calls can be heard for miles through dense forests. Why does the author include the information in quotation marks?

Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, a South American country. Brazil was a colony of Portugal, but it became independent in 1822. Over time, different groups of inhabitants influenced the language. The two major groups that influenced it were the native Brazilians and the African population. The result has been that the Portuguese spoken in Brazil is unique. This language is an important part of Brazil's national identity. What is unique about the Portuguese spoken in Brazil?

 The marbled murrelet is a small seabird that travels to inland forests to nest. In recent years, the bird's numbers have declined. However, you can help protect the marbled murrelet. Keep your campsite clean of food debris and other trash. This reduces the likelihood you'll attract crows and jays.  The author advocates cleaning up campsites in order to protect the marbled murrelet. How does the paragraph fail to support the main idea?

 Robots are probably more useful in real life than science fiction authors have imagined. Robots today are used in the medical field for physical therapy. One kind of robot supports patients' bodies until their legs have regained strength. Another kind of robot follows patients as they walk and catches them if they start to fall. Both these kinds of robots help patients feel more confident as they recover. What is the main idea of this paragraph?