DSHAPE Review

Reading Comprehension

November 8, 2022
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Reading Comprehension

UNDERSTANDING

CONTEXT CLUES

INFERRING, IMPLYING, PREDICTING

PARAGRAPH COMPLETION
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UNDERSTANDING
UNDERSTANDING

CONTEXT CLUES

This type of question measures how much you remember and

understand from the text given usally in the form of WH questions (who,
INFERRING, IMPLYING,
what, where, when, why and how.
PREDICTING

PARAGRAPH
COMPLETION
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UNDERSTANDING
CONTEXT CLUES

CONTEXT CLUES

This type of question tests how you use hints found in the sentence,
paragraph, or passage to help understand the meaning of a difficult
INFERRING, IMPLYING,
word.
PREDICTING

PARAGRAPH
COMPLETION
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UNDERSTANDING
INFERRING, IMPLYING, PREDICTING

CONTEXT CLUES
This type of question evaluates how you use information found in the
paragraph or passage to determine what the author wants to convey
(imply), to understand what the author means (infer), and to supply
INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING
details purposely omitted by the author (predict).

PARAGRAPH
COMPLETION
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UNDERSTANDING
PARAGRAPH COMPLETION

CONTEXT CLUES
This type of question assess how you process information given the
paragraph, or passage to establish connection between sentences and
the relevance of the information provided to complete the missing parts
INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING
of the text or arrange the parts of text logically.

PARAGRAPH
COMPLETION
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UNDERSTANDING Stephen kissed me in the spring, Robin in the fall, / But Colin only looked at me,
And never kissed at all. /Stephen’s kiss was lost in jest,
Robin‟s lost in play,/ But the kiss in Colin’s eyes
Haunts me night and day.
CONTEXT CLUES

- Sara Teasdale

INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING
What feeling is expressed by the writer in the poem?

A. Joy C. Infatuation
PARAGRAPH B. Fear D. Appreciation
COMPLETION
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UNDERSTANDING Stephen kissed me in the spring, Robin in the fall, / But Colin only looked at me,
And never kissed at all. /Stephen’s kiss was lost in jest,
Robin’s lost in play,/ But the kiss in Colin’s eyes
Haunts me night and day.
CONTEXT CLUES

- Sara Teasdale

INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING
What feeling is expressed by the writer in the poem?

A. Joy C. Infatuation
PARAGRAPH B. Fear D. Appreciation
COMPLETION
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UNDERSTANDING

CONTEXT CLUES

INFERRING, IMPLYING, The main thought of the poem is

PREDICTING

A. The author likes kissing men.

B. Stephen and Robin were funny while Colin was frightening.
PARAGRAPH C. Among the the three men, the writer could not decide whom to choose.
COMPLETION
D. Colin’s look was more deeply felt than Stephen and Robin’s kisses.
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UNDERSTANDING Stephen kissed me in the spring, Robin in the fall, / But Colin only looked at me,
And never kissed at all. /Stephen’s kiss was lost in jest,
Robin‟s lost in play,/ But the kiss in Colin’s eyes
Haunts me night and day.
CONTEXT CLUES

- Sara Teasdale

INFERRING, IMPLYING, The main though of the poem is

PREDICTING

A. The author likes kissing men.

B. Stephen and Robin were funny while Colin was frightening.
PARAGRAPH C. Among the the three men, the writer could not decide whom to choose.
COMPLETION
D. Colin’s look was more deeply felt than Stephen and Robin’s kisses.
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Reading Comprehension

Singapore had been targeted by Planned Parenthood in ‘60s and ‘70s for a radical
UNDERSTANDING
population cutback despite an already low fertility rate. This is because Planned Parenthood
knew it was a highly controlled society and could be manipulated as a test case quite easily if
their dogmas of fear of life and fertility were adopted. The organization found a willing
accomplice in the Harvard-educated Lee Kuan Yew, the prime minister of the time. Yew thought
he was doing his country a favor by saving them from so many babies. His sterilization, birth
CONTEXT CLUES control and abortion programs did nothing but hasten the demographic crisis they now have, but
thankfully the government had enough sense and recognized their mistake.
-Euteneuer, T. J., Meaney, J.

INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING
The type of genre/text the passage was written in is

A. Narrative C. Expository
PARAGRAPH B. Persuasive D. Descriptive
COMPLETION
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Singapore had been targeted by Planned Parenthood in ‘60s and ‘70s for a radical
UNDERSTANDING
population cutback despite an already low fertility rate. This is because Planned Parenthood
knew it was a highly controlled society and could be manipulated as a test case quite easily if
their dogmas of fear of life and fertility were adopted. The organization found a willing
accomplice in the Harvard-educated Lee Kuan Yew, the prime minister of the time. Yew thought
he was doing his country a favor by saving them from so many babies. His sterilization, birth
CONTEXT CLUES control and abortion programs did nothing but hasten the demographic crisis they now have, but
thankfully the government had enough sense and recognized their mistake.
-Euteneuer, T. J., Meaney, J.

INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING
The type of genre/text the passage was written in is

A. Narrative C. Expository
PARAGRAPH B. Persuasive D. Descriptive
COMPLETION
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Singapore had been targeted by Planned Parenthood in ‘60s and ‘70s for a radical
UNDERSTANDING
population cutback despite an already low fertility rate. This is because Planned Parenthood
knew it was a highly controlled society and could be manipulated as a test case quite easily if
their dogmas of fear of life and fertility were adopted. The organization found a willing
accomplice in the Harvard-educated Lee Kuan Yew, the prime minister of the time. Yew thought
he was doing his country a favor by saving them from so many babies. His sterilization, birth
CONTEXT CLUES control and abortion programs did nothing but hasten the demographic crisis they now have, but
thankfully the government had enough sense and recognized their mistake.
-Euteneuer, T. J., Meaney, J.
According to the passage, what is the reason why Planned Parenthood targeted
INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING Singapore for population reduction?

A. Lee Kuan Yew requested them to.

B. Singapore’s population is too large.
PARAGRAPH
COMPLETION C. They believed that Singapore can be easily maneuvered.
D. They wanted to make Singapore more progressive.
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Reading Comprehension

Singapore had been targeted by Planned Parenthood in ‘60s and ‘70s for a radical
UNDERSTANDING
population cutback despite an already low fertility rate. This is because Planned Parenthood
knew it was a highly controlled society and could be manipulated as a test case quite easily if
their dogmas of fear of life and fertility were adopted. The organization found a willing
accomplice in the Harvard-educated Lee Kuan Yew, the prime minister of the time. Yew thought
he was doing his country a favor by saving them from so many babies. His sterilization, birth
CONTEXT CLUES control and abortion programs did nothing but hasten the demographic crisis they now have, but
thankfully the government had enough sense and recognized their mistake.
-Euteneuer, T. J., Meaney, J.
According to the passage, what is the reason why Planned Parenthood targeted
INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING Singapore for population reduction?

A. Lee Kuan Yew requested them to.

B. Singapore’s population is too large.
PARAGRAPH
COMPLETION C. They believed that Singapore can be easily maneuvered.
D. They wanted to make Singapore more progressive.
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UNDERSTANDING Because I could not stop for Death

By Emily Dickinson Or rather – He passed Us –
The Dews drew quivering and Chill –
Because I could not stop for Death – For only Gossamer, my Gown –
He kindly stopped for me – My Tippet – only Tulle –
CONTEXT CLUES The Carriage held but just Ourselves –
And Immortality. We paused before a House that seemed
A Swelling of the Ground –
We slowly drove – He knew no haste The Roof was scarcely visible –
And I had put away The Cornice – in the Ground –
INFERRING, IMPLYING, My labor and my leisure too,
PREDICTING
For His Civility – Since then – 'tis Centuries – and yet
Feels shorter than the Day
We passed the School, where Children strove I first surmised the Horses' Heads
At Recess – in the Ring – Were toward Eternity –
PARAGRAPH We passed the Fields of Gazing Grain –
COMPLETION We passed the Setting Sun –
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UNDERSTANDING

CONTEXT CLUES

INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING
What figure of speech is mostly used in the poem?

A. Simile C. Personification
PARAGRAPH B. Exaggeration D. Onomatopoeia
COMPLETION
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UNDERSTANDING

CONTEXT CLUES

INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING
What figure of speech is mostly used in the poem?

A. Simile C. Personification
PARAGRAPH B. Exaggeration D. Onomatopoeia
COMPLETION
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UNDERSTANDING
Because I could not stop for Death
By Emily Dickinson Or rather – He passed Us –
The Dews drew quivering and Chill –
Because I could not stop for Death – For only Gossamer, my Gown –
He kindly stopped for me – My Tippet – only Tulle –
CONTEXT CLUES The Carriage held but just Ourselves –
And Immortality. We paused before a House that seemed
A Swelling of the Ground –
We slowly drove – He knew no haste The Roof was scarcely visible –
And I had put away The Cornice – in the Ground –
INFERRING, IMPLYING, My labor and my leisure too,
PREDICTING
For His Civility – Since then – 'tis Centuries – and yet
Feels shorter than the Day
We passed the School, where Children strove I first surmised the Horses' Heads
At Recess – in the Ring – Were toward Eternity –
PARAGRAPH We passed the Fields of Gazing Grain –
COMPLETION
We passed the Setting Sun –
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There was a journey I’ve undertaken, a careful plan, an accidental trek across hills and
UNDERSTANDING
valleys. I’ve meandered through a wonderland of triumphs and tears led mostly by the great me.
I did not always do well as the navigator of my own design. At each fork, I listened to mostly me
and lost purpose quickly on many of those colorful and treacherous avenues.
More often, I would resurface bloody and broken. Yet... I threw the crutches, determined
to find my way again. There are smoother lines today. Stripes earned, edges honed by an inner
CONTEXT CLUES voice that guides me through. His name is Jesus. I am willing now, to go where the winds bend
the road.
-Salterio, Leah. Philippine Daily Inquirer

INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING
In the first paragraph, the word “fork” means

A. A meeting C. An obstacle
PARAGRAPH B. A dilemma D. A cutlery
COMPLETION
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There was a journey I’ve undertaken, a careful plan, an accidental trek across hills and
UNDERSTANDING
valleys. I’ve meandered through a wonderland of triumphs and tears led mostly by the great me.
I did not always do well as the navigator of my own design. At each fork, I listened to mostly me
and lost purpose quickly on many of those colorful and treacherous avenues.
More often, I would resurface bloody and broken. Yet... I threw the crutches, determined
to find my way again. There are smoother lines today. Stripes earned, edges honed by an inner
CONTEXT CLUES voice that guides me through. His name is Jesus. I am willing now, to go where the winds bend
the road.
-Salterio, Leah. Philippine Daily Inquirer

INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING
In the first paragraph, the word “fork” means

A. A meeting C. An obstacle
PARAGRAPH B. A dilemma D. A cutlery
COMPLETION
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UNDERSTANDING Belief in zombies, also known as the “living dead” of the black religion voodoo, may be
based on the fact. In 1983, Wade Davis, a Canadian scientist from Harvard University, reported
that he had actually met Haitian zombie known as Louis Ozias. Ozias claimed that he had been
certified dead at a US- run hospital on Haiti. After he had been buried, he was dug up and made
to work as a slave on a far plantation for two years. He managed to escape only after his master
CONTEXT CLUES
had died.

Davis believes that Ozias and other zombies are not products of magic but of powerful
natural drugs known to voodoo initiates. The drugs, administered as a series of complex and
INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING highly dangerous cocktails, have the effect first of putting a person into a trance-like stupor. Davis
identifies three types of drug used in the cocktails, which he believes are capable of inducing the
zombie effects.

PARAGRAPH
COMPLETION
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UNDERSTANDING
One type is called tetrodoxin which is obtained from puffer fish. It is known to induce paralysis
and other symptoms which are part of the zombie legend. It is worth noting that the zombie
symptoms are very similar to victims of puffer poisoning in Japan. Puffer fish are eaten as delicacy
in Japan, and there are several recorded cases of victims being pronounced dead and then
reviving. In one case, reported in 1880, a gambler who was poisoned after eating puffer fish was
CONTEXT CLUES revived to life in a mortuary stone seven days after being declared dead. According to Davis,
tetrodoxin is an exceptionally potent anesthetic, 160,000 times stronger than cocaine.

The second group of drugs is known to enhance physical strength, which is probably the
INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING
reason why a new zombie needs to be tied up and be beaten to be subdued. These drugs are
derived from the toad species Bufo marinus.

The third group, derived from Datura plants, is known to have powerful hallucinogenic
PARAGRAPH properties which causes the zombies’ signature dazed trance-like state.
COMPLETION
-The Reader’s Digest Book of Facts, 2nd ed.
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UNDERSTANDING

CONTEXT CLUES

INFERRING, IMPLYING, What is cocktail used as in the passage?

PREDICTING

A. An apetizer served as a first course at a meal

B. A drink that causes lack of awareness and sensitivity
PARAGRAPH C. An iced drink of wine or distilled liquor mixed with flavoring ingredients
COMPLETION
D. A mixture of solutions taken or used together for medical treatment of diagnosis
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UNDERSTANDING

Davis believes that Ozias and other zombies are not products of magic but of powerful natural
drugs known to voodoo initiates. The drugs, administered as a series of complex and highly
dangerous cocktails, have the effect first of putting a person into a trance-like stupor. Davis
CONTEXT CLUES identifies three types of drug used in the cocktails, which he believes are capable of inducing the
zombie effects.

INFERRING, IMPLYING, What is cocktail used as in the passage?

PREDICTING

A. An apetizer served as a first course at a meal

B. A drink that causes lack of awareness and sensitivity
PARAGRAPH C. An iced drink of wine or distilled liquor mixed with flavoring ingredients
COMPLETION
D. A mixture of solutions taken or used together for medical treatment of diagnosis
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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in
UNDERSTANDING want of a wife.
However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a
neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families that he is considered as
the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters.
CONTEXT CLUES "My dear Mr. Bennet," said his lady to him one day, "have you heard that Netherfield Park is let at
last?"
Mr. Bennet replied that he had not.
"But it is," returned she; "for Mrs. Long has just been here, and she told me all about it."
INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING Mr. Bennet made no answer.
"Do not you want to know who has taken it?" cried his wife impatiently.
"You want to tell me, and I have no objection to hearing it."
PARAGRAPH This was invitation enough.
COMPLETION
-Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
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UNDERSTANDING

CONTEXT CLUES

INFERRING, IMPLYING, What can you infer from the exchange?

PREDICTING

A. The lady is eager to talk to Mr. Bennet.

B. Mr. Bennet and the lady are madly in love.
PARAGRAPH C. The lady is looking for a husband to marry.
COMPLETION
D. Mr. Bennet and the lady are not in good terms with each other.
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UNDERSTANDING

CONTEXT CLUES

INFERRING, IMPLYING, What can you infer from the exchange?

PREDICTING

A. The lady is eager to talk to Mr. Bennet.

B. Mr. Bennet and the lady are madly in love.
PARAGRAPH C. The lady is looking for a husband to marry.
COMPLETION
D. Mr. Bennet and the lady are not in good terms with each other.
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Reading Comprehension

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in
UNDERSTANDING want of a wife.
However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a
neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families that he is considered as
the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters.
CONTEXT CLUES "My dear Mr. Bennet," said his lady to him one day, "have you heard that Netherfield Park is let at
last?"
Mr. Bennet replied that he had not.
"But it is," returned she; "for Mrs. Long has just been here, and she told me all about it."
INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING Mr. Bennet made no answer.
"Do not you want to know who has taken it?" cried his wife impatiently.
"You want to tell me, and I have no objection to hearing it."
PARAGRAPH This was invitation enough.
COMPLETION
-Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice
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UNDERSTANDING
Call me Ishmael. Some years ago—never mind how long precisely—having little or no money in my
purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the
watery part of the world. It is a way I have of driving off the spleen and regulating the circulation.
Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my
CONTEXT CLUES soul; whenever I find myself involuntarily pausing before coffin warehouses, and bringing up the rear of
every funeral I meet; and especially whenever my hypos get such an upper hand of me, that it requires
a strong moral principle to prevent me from deliberately stepping into the street, and methodically
knocking people’s hats off—then, I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can. This is my
INFERRING, IMPLYING,
substitute for pistol and ball. With a philosophical flourish Cato throws himself upon his sword; I quietly
PREDICTING take to the ship. There is nothing surprising in this. If they but knew it, almost all men in their degree, some
time or other, cherish very nearly the same feelings towards the ocean with me.

PARAGRAPH
Herman Melville, Moby-Dick
COMPLETION
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UNDERSTANDING

CONTEXT CLUES

INFERRING, IMPLYING, What is the persona implying?

PREDICTING

A. He grew up penniless.
B. His adventures over the ocean are over.
PARAGRAPH C. He became rich because of his adventures.
COMPLETION
D. His adventures over the ocean are just beginning.
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Reading Comprehension

UNDERSTANDING

CONTEXT CLUES

INFERRING, IMPLYING, What is the persona implying?

PREDICTING

A. He grew up penniless.
B. His adventures over the ocean are over.
PARAGRAPH C. He became rich because of his adventures.
COMPLETION
D. His adventures over the ocean are just beginning.
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UNDERSTANDING
Call me Ishmael. Some years ago—never mind how long precisely—having little or no money in my
purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the
watery part of the world. It is a way I have of driving off the spleen and regulating the circulation.
Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my
CONTEXT CLUES soul; whenever I find myself involuntarily pausing before coffin warehouses, and bringing up the rear of
every funeral I meet; and especially whenever my hypos get such an upper hand of me, that it requires
a strong moral principle to prevent me from deliberately stepping into the street, and methodically
knocking people’s hats off—then, I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can. This is my
INFERRING, IMPLYING,
substitute for pistol and ball. With a philosophical flourish Cato throws himself upon his sword; I quietly
PREDICTING take to the ship. There is nothing surprising in this. If they but knew it, almost all men in their degree, some
time or other, cherish very nearly the same feelings towards the ocean with me.

PARAGRAPH
Herman Melville, Moby-Dick
COMPLETION
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UNDERSTANDING
When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow. When it
healed, and Jem’s fears of never being able to play football were assuaged, he was seldom self-
conscious about his injury. His left arm was somewhat shorter than his right; when he stood or walked, the
back of his hand was at right angles to his body, his thumb parallel to his thigh. He couldn’t have cared
CONTEXT CLUES less, so long as he could pass and punt.
When enough years had gone by to enable us to look back on them, we sometimes discussed
the events leading to his accident. I maintain that the Ewells started it all, but Jem, who was four years
my senior, said it started long before that. He said it began the summer Dill came to us, when Dill first
INFERRING, IMPLYING, gave us the idea of making Boo Radley come out.
PREDICTING
I said if he wanted to take a broad view of the thing, it really began with Andrew Jackson. If
General Jackson hadn’t run the Creeks up the creek, Simon Finch would never have paddled up the
Alabama, and where would we be if he hadn’t?
PARAGRAPH Harper Lee, To Kill A Mockingbird
COMPLETION
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UNDERSTANDING

CONTEXT CLUES

INFERRING, IMPLYING, What do you think happened next?

PREDICTING

A. The two characters decided to drop the topic.

B. Their parents arrived forcing them to drop the topic.
PARAGRAPH C. The persona woke up and realized that the argument is just a dream.
COMPLETION
D. The two characters were not able to resolve the argument on their own.
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UNDERSTANDING

CONTEXT CLUES

INFERRING, IMPLYING, What do you think happened next?

PREDICTING

A. The two characters decided to drop the topic.

B. Their parents arrived forcing them to drop the topic.
PARAGRAPH C. The persona woke up and realized that the argument is just a dream.
COMPLETION
D. The two characters were not able to resolve the argument on their own.
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Reading Comprehension

UNDERSTANDING
When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow. When it
healed, and Jem’s fears of never being able to play football were assuaged, he was seldom self-
conscious about his injury. His left arm was somewhat shorter than his right; when he stood or walked, the
back of his hand was at right angles to his body, his thumb parallel to his thigh. He couldn’t have cared
CONTEXT CLUES less, so long as he could pass and punt.
When enough years had gone by to enable us to look back on them, we sometimes discussed
the events leading to his accident. I maintain that the Ewells started it all, but Jem, who was four years
my senior, said it started long before that. He said it began the summer Dill came to us, when Dill first
INFERRING, IMPLYING, gave us the idea of making Boo Radley come out.
PREDICTING
I said if he wanted to take a broad view of the thing, it really began with Andrew Jackson. If General
Jackson hadn’t run the Creeks up the creek, Simon Finch would never have paddled up the Alabama,
and where would we be if he hadn’t?
PARAGRAPH Harper Lee, To Kill A Mockingbird
COMPLETION
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UNDERSTANDING
Read the following passages and answer the following questions by shading the letter of the
best answer.

I. Next, turn on the coffee-maker and wait for five minutes as coffee is brewed.
CONTEXT CLUES II. Pour brewed coffee into a cup and add creamer and sugar if desired. Enjoy your coffee.
III. Place one scoop of coffee powder per cup of water into the coffee- maker.
IV. Pour the same number of cups of cold water.

INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING What is the correct sequence of the sentences?
A. IV, II, I, III
B. III, I, IV, II
C. III, IV, I, II
PARAGRAPH
COMPLETION
D. IV, III, I, II
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UNDERSTANDING
Read the following passages and answer the following questions by shading the letter of the
best answer.

I. Next, turn on the coffee-maker and wait for five minutes as coffee is brewed.
CONTEXT CLUES II. Pour brewed coffee into a cup and add creamer and sugar if desired. Enjoy your coffee.
III. Place one scoop of coffee powder per cup of water into the coffee- maker.
IV. Pour the same number of cups of cold water.

INFERRING, IMPLYING,
PREDICTING What is the correct sequence of the sentences?
A. IV, II, I, III
B. III, I, IV, II
C. III, IV, I, II
PARAGRAPH
COMPLETION
D. IV, III, I, II
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Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

1.
A. beauty
PARAGRAPH B. room
COMPLETION C. have
D. quickly
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Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

1.
A. beauty
PARAGRAPH B. room
COMPLETION C. have
D. quickly
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Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

2.
A. sturdy
PARAGRAPH B. closet
COMPLETION C. having
D. very
 DSHAPE Review
Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

2.
A. sturdy
PARAGRAPH B. closet
COMPLETION C. having
D. very
 DSHAPE Review
Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

3.
A. into
PARAGRAPH B. a
COMPLETION C. his
D. but
 DSHAPE Review
Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

3.
A. into
PARAGRAPH B. a
COMPLETION C. his
D. but
 DSHAPE Review
Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

4.
A. fluffy
PARAGRAPH B. weights
COMPLETION C. lost
D. so
 DSHAPE Review
Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

4.
A. fluffy
PARAGRAPH B. weights
COMPLETION C. lost
D. so
 DSHAPE Review
Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

5.
A. strong
PARAGRAPH B. exercise
COMPLETION C. held
D. Seldom
 DSHAPE Review
Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

5.
A. strong
PARAGRAPH B. exercise
COMPLETION C. held
D. Seldom
 DSHAPE Review
Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

6.
A. to
PARAGRAPH B. an
COMPLETION C. our
D. but
 DSHAPE Review
Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

6.
A. to
PARAGRAPH B. an
COMPLETION C. our
D. but
 DSHAPE Review
Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

7.
A. ugly
PARAGRAPH B. left
COMPLETION C. drops
D. frequent
 DSHAPE Review
Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

7.
A. ugly
PARAGRAPH B. left
COMPLETION C. drops
D. frequent
 DSHAPE Review
Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

8.
A. for
PARAGRAPH B. the
COMPLETION C. her
D. unless
 DSHAPE Review
Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

8.
A. for
PARAGRAPH B. the
COMPLETION C. her
D. unless
 DSHAPE Review
Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

9.
A. fast
PARAGRAPH B. light
COMPLETION C. decorated
D. rarely
 DSHAPE Review
Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

10.
A. soft
PARAGRAPH B. it
COMPLETION C. am
D. bit
 DSHAPE Review
Reading Comprehension

In the following passages or sentences, fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the given
UNDERSTANDING choices.

Originally, that room was supposed to be our “Baby’s (1) _______.” But because my husband and I
decided to postpone (2) _______ a baby for nine more years, we converted it (3) _______ our “Fitness &
Wellness Room.” There, my husband lifts (4) _______, and I practice my yoga or do some cardiovascular
CONTEXT CLUES (5) _______. Aside from keeping fit, we also utilize that room (6) _______ de-stress. Obscured from the
exercise area in the far (7) _______ corner is a meditation area. We make sure that (8) _______ area is
always clean: away from any noise, tastefully (9) _______ and peaceful. Whenever my husband or I go
there, (10) _______ is understood that he or I am de-stressing and should never be disturbed unless there is
INFERRING, IMPLYING, an emergency such as an accident or a calamity.
PREDICTING

10.
A. soft
PARAGRAPH B. it
COMPLETION C. am
D. bit