ENGL-3 MMS Running on Water Quiz Exam not valid for Paper Pencil Test Sessions [Exam ID:1DHT0H Read the following passage and answer questions 1 through 9. Running on Water 1 Green basilisk lizards can perform the amazing act of running on water. Although this sounds impossible, the way they are designed makes it possible. Stop, Drop, and Run! 2 Green basilisk lizards are found in the rainforests of Latin America. When they are grown, they are only two feet long. That is including their tail. They spend most of their time in trees. However, they are always near a body of water. When the lizards sense danger, they quickly drop from the tree to nearby water. This is how they avoid their predators like snakes and birds. They can sprint five feet per second. That s pretty fast for a little creature. They can skim across the surface of water up to 15 feet or more. Their quick reaction helps save their lives. How Do They Do That? 3 The lizards design is what makes them unique. They have long toes on their back feet with loose skin that spreads out when they touch the water. Their running style also allows them to keep from sinking. As they swiftly run, their feet slap against the water, creating a small air pocket. Along with speed, this enables them to run on water. When the lizards can no longer stay on top of the water, they begin to swim. They are very good swimmers. They can stay under water for up to 30 minutes. 4 Green basilisk lizards are very talented reptiles. Their incredible design helps keep them safe from most danger. 1 What is the meaning of avoid in paragraph 2? A often ignore B search for C look the same as D live near by E keep away from
2 Read this dictionary entry. Which meaning of spend is used in paragraph 2? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 E 5 3 The main reason to read this article is to A learn about a unique feature of the green basilisk lizard B understand the daily life of the green basilisk lizard C find out what the green basilisk lizard looks like D know which animals are predators of the green basilisk E discover where the green basilisk lizard can be found 4 How does the first heading help the reader predict? A the next section will be about how the lizards escapes fire B the next section will be about the lizard's diet C the next section will be about how the lizard reacts the next section will be about how the lizards are about to D run 5 What three features of the green basilisk lizard help it run on water? The type of body of water Its fast speed Its small size Its running style The place where it lives The design of its feet
6 What is the main idea of paragraph 3? A Who hunts the green basilisk lizard B How long the green basilisk lizard can stay under water C What the green basilisk lizard does when its in danger D How the green basilisk lizard is able to run on water E Where the green basilisk lizard finds its food F Why the green basilisk lizard runs on water 7 Which question is answered in paragraph 2? A What do lizards like to eat? B How long does the lizard grow? C How long do the lizards live? D How is the lizard's skin helpful? 8 What do the lizards do when they can no longer stay on top of the water? A They call for help. B They go to land. C They run even faster. D They begin to swim. 9 What can you predict from the title? A It will be about something running on water. B Lizards can run on water. C Lizards love to eat insects. D It will be about the green basilisk lizards.
Read the following passage and answer questions 10 through 21. Special Jobs 1 It was Monday! Today, Mr. Romo would stand in front of the class and read a list of special jobs. He wanted each student to try a different job every week. Jocelyn liked Mondays because she enjoyed the different jobs. Her favorite, though, was Computer Helper. She loved helping other students use the computer. 2 Jocelyn looked at a table near the window. On top of the table was a big cage. Inside the cage was a bunny named Wiggles. Taking care of Wiggles was the one special job Jocelyn didn t want. 3 Jocelyn liked Wiggles, but she just didn t know how to take care of him. She watched her classmates feed him and clean his cage. Jocelyn didn t know]how they made caring for him seem easy. All she knew was that it would never be easy for her. 4 At the front of the room, Mr. Romo had only two special jobs left: Lunchroom Leader and Bunny Buddy. Jocelyn held her breath. Then she heard Mr. Romo say her name, followed by Bunny Buddy. 5 Mr. Romo walked towards Jocelyn s desk, and there was only one thing she could say. I can t be the Bunny Buddy! 6 Mr. Romo looked surprised. Why not? he asked. 7 Jocelyn lowered her eyes. I don t know how to take care of Wiggles. What will happen to him if I do something wrong? I have never had to take care of a real, live animal, she said. 8 When Jocelyn looked up, Mr. Romo was smiling. That s why I have printed directions. The list will show you how to take care of Wiggles, Mr. Romo said as he handed the paper to Jocelyn. 9 Jocelyn slowly walked over to the cage where Wiggles lived. Wiggles hopped up to the side of the cage where she was standing, as if to tell her hello. While Jocelyn watched him, he sat there wiggling his nose and looking at her. Wiggles, will you forgive me if I mess up? 10 Wiggles seemed to understand, and Jocelyn knew that everything would be all right.
11 By the end of the day, Jocelyn had two favorite jobs. 10 In paragraph 7, what does lowered her eyes mean? A Jocelyn watched the rabbit. B Jocelyn saw the teacher. C Jocelyn stared outside. D Jocelyn looked down. 11 Read this sentence from paragraph 4. Then she heard Mr. Romo say her name, followed by Bunny Buddy. What does this sentence tell the reader? A Jocelyn wants to feed the rabbit. B Jocelyn has been picked to care for Wiggles. C Jocelyn s teacher wants to talk to her about the rabbit. D Jocelyn s fears of caring for Wiggles have gone away. 12 Read the dictionary entry. Which meaning of stand is used in paragraph 1? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 13 Mr. Romo MOST likely chooses Jocelyn to be the Bunny Buddy because A he wants her to try something different B she asks him for a better job C the classroom computer is not working D the other students do not want the job
14 Why does Jocelyn like being Computer Helper? A She wants to learn how to use the computer better. B She wants to play games on the computer. She likes to show other students how to use the C computer. D She likes to write stories using the classroom computer. 15 Who would be MOST helped by reading this story? A A student who likes to do class jobs B A student who wants to buy a pet rabbit C A student who is shy about helping others D A student who is worried about trying something new 16 Why is Jocelyn worried about being Bunny Buddy? A She does not like to hold Wiggles. B She does not have food for Wiggles. C She does not have a place to keep Wiggles. D She does not want to make a mistake with Wiggles. 17 Why does Jocelyn like Mondays? A Wiggles has a different buddy. B Students receive classroom jobs. C Students can choose where to sit. D Mr. Romo brings games for the computer. 18 Why does Mr. Romo smile in paragraph 8? A He feels happy about the jobs. B He knows how to help Jocelyn. C He thinks Jocelyn is funny. D He likes to watch students do their work. 19 What is the main idea of paragraph 1? Mr. Romo is assigning all of the special jobs and Jocelyn A likes being Computer Helper. B Jocelyn loves Wiggles. C Mr. Romo is assigning the monthly jobs. D Mr. Romo is telling everyone about the week's homework.
20 What is paragraph 7 mostly about? A how nervous Jocelyn is to care for Wiggles B caring for Wiggles C how excited Jocelyn is to care for Wiggles D the steps you take to care for Wiggles 21 What is paragraph 9 mostly about? A Jocelyn is very confident. B Jocelyn is looking at Wiggles in his cage. C Jocelyn is petting Wiggles. D Jocelyn tells Wiggles she is taking him home. 22 In which sentence is the underlined word used correctly? A Please drive buy the store. B We will buy some food. C We should by bananas. D It is best to bye them fresh. 23 Directions: You do not need to read a passage to answer the question. Read and answer the question. Click and drag the correct answers to the boxes. A student has been given a list of words to sort. The student is looking for words that have the same vowel sounds as the words touch and found. Complete this chart. must cloud 24 Directions: You do not need to read a passage to answer the question. Read and answer the question. Click on the correct answers. Which words have a prefix that means "again"? reheat reorder readable reason reach recreate