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TSI READING PRACTICE GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GUARANTEED A+ 2024
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TSI READING PRACTICE GUIDEThere is no evidence that mermaids do exist. However, theories are still being made in
an attempt to prove this 'false'. The belief in mermaids may have arisen at the very
dawn of our species. Magical female figures first appear in cave paintings in the late
Paleolithic (Stone Age) period some 30,000 years ago, when modern humans gained
dominion over the land and, presumably, began to sail the seas. Half-human creatures,
called chimeras, also abounded in mythology
We can infer from the passage that-
A.) There is no evidence that mermaids exist
B.) The belief that mermaids exist traces back to 30,000 years ago.
C.) Mermaids probably existed thousands of years ago
D.) Half-human creatures were some of the first creatures on earth. - answer C.)
Mermaids probably existed thousands of years ago.
Throughout his career, cartoonist and writer Dr. Seuss published over 60 books. His
children's books like 'The Cat in the Hat' and 'Green Eggs and Ham' were some of his
most famous works.
What is the main idea of this passage?
A.) Dr.Seuss had a successful career writing books.
B.) Some of his famous works included 'The Cat in the Hat' and 'Green Eggs and Ham
C.) Dr.Seuss published over 60 books throughout his career.
D.) Dr.Seuss is most famous for his children's books. - answer A.) Dr.Seuss had a
successful career writing books
Expect nothing. Live frugally
On surprise.
become a stranger
To need of pity
Or, if compassion be freely
Given out
Take only enough
Stop short of urge to plead
Then purge away the need.
-Alice Walker/Expect nothing
In Alice Walker's "Expect Nothing" poem, what does "Frugally" most likely mean in the
passage
A.) Wistful
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