Practice Test 10 - ISEE Lower Level Reading Comprehension

20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.

The author calls the goalie 'a brick wall' to emphasize the goalie's...
Read the passage. In 1911, a young explorer named Hiram visited the mountains of Peru. He traveled near the city of Cusco and followed a narrow path above the Urubamba River. Local farmers told him about stone walls hidden by thick plants. Hiram listened carefully and asked a guide to lead him. On July 24, 1911, the group reached a high ridge. They saw steps cut into rock and terraces that once held crops. The guide pointed to buildings made of fitted stones, with no mortar between them. Hiram noticed that the stones still lined up tightly after many years. Hiram wrote notes and measured several walls. He counted 16 doorways in one long building and sketched the shape of the windows. He also recorded that the site sat more than 7,000 feet above sea level. These facts helped him describe the place clearly to others. Later, scientists and historians studied the ruins. They learned that the city was likely built in the 1400s. Its location made it hard for strangers to find, which may have protected it. Today, many visitors hike there, but the stonework still shows careful planning. What evidence from the passage supports the conclusion that the ruins were well built?
It can be inferred from the passage that scientists
As used in the passage, "perceive" most nearly means
Honeybees live together in a hive with different jobs. One queen bee lays nearly all the eggs. Worker bees collect nectar and pollen from flowers. They also fan their wings to cool the hive. Drones are male bees that mate with the queen. A healthy hive can hold about 50,000 bees. Based on the passage, how many bee types are named?
Which statement is the best summary of the passage?
Which statement best describes the main topic of the passage?
Read the passage. Nina tried to figure out why her ice cubes melted faster on one plate than on another. She noticed the dark plate felt warmer in the sun than the white plate. Nina made a hypothesis: darker colors absorb more sunlight and heat up faster. She decided to test her idea outside. She placed one ice cube on a white plate and one on a dark blue plate. The plates sat in the same sunny spot. Nina timed how long each cube lasted. She repeated the test three times. Her results were similar each time. On average, the ice cube on the dark blue plate melted in eight minutes. The ice cube on the white plate melted in 12 minutes. Nina concluded that the darker plate absorbed more heat. What evidence from the passage supports Nina's conclusion about the darker plate?
The author begins the passage by mentioning tapping a screen in order to
Read the passage. Sofia reads about George Washington Carver for a class project. Carver is born in the 1860s in Missouri and loves learning early. As a boy, he studies plants and asks many questions. He moves often because he wants better schools. Later, he attends college and becomes a skilled scientist. In 1896, he begins teaching at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. There, he helps farmers who struggle with tired soil. Many farmers plant cotton year after year, and the soil loses nutrients. Carver suggests planting peanuts and sweet potatoes to restore the soil. He also creates hundreds of useful products from these crops. Some are simple, like food recipes and soaps. Others include dyes and paints. Carver shares his ideas in friendly, clear talks. He wants farmers to earn more money and care for the land. He travels to speak in small towns and large cities. People respect him because he stays humble and helpful. Sofia notices that Carver faces challenges, yet he keeps working. She writes that his greatest gift is using science to serve others. Select the statement that best captures the essence of the text.
It can be concluded that the Pony Express stopped operating because...
Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that Mary Anderson's invention was inspired by a specific event she witnessed?
For my model bridge, I used an innovative design, unlike anyone else's, and it surprised my teacher. What does the word innovative most likely mean in the passage?
As used in the passage, "patience" most nearly means
The imagery of the parade is intended to create a feeling of
Read: The moon does not make its own light. It shines because it reflects sunlight. As it moves around Earth, we see different shapes called phases. A full moon happens when the moon's face is fully lit. What is the author's main purpose in this passage?
In 1889, the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, France. It was built for the World's Fair that year. The engineer Gustave Eiffel's company designed and constructed it. The tower is made of iron and stands about 1,063 feet tall. At first, some people disliked its look. Later, it became a famous symbol of Paris. What is the name of the engineer in the passage?
The author includes Gandhi's quote, "With this, I am shaking the foundations of the British Empire," in order to
On a class trip to the aquarium, Ms. Patel leads her students inside. The hallway is a tunnel of blue light, and it feels like stepping underwater. A giant tank waits ahead, calm as a sleeping whale. Fish glide past the glass, their fins waving like soft fans. Amir presses close and sees a sea turtle drift by, a slow airplane in the sea. The water seems to hold its breath, quiet and steady. When a school of silver fish turns together, it is a single sparkling ribbon. Amir's questions tumble out like marbles, one after another. Ms. Patel smiles and reminds everyone to look patiently. Amir learns that wonder grows when you slow down and notice details. How does the author use metaphor to describe the hallway in the aquarium?
It is reasonable to conclude that a scientist could identify different firefly species in the dark by...

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