TERRANOVA GRADE 10 PRACTICE TEST OVERVIEW

This practice test is designed to introduce your student tothe mechanics of taking the TerraNova Grade 10 test whenordered through FLO, and to give your student an idea of thekinds of questions the test will contain. The practice test canbe given a day or two in advance of the actual testing. It isnot timed.

Answer Sheet for StudentThe answer sheet is where your student will mark an answerfor each question. Use a #2 pencil. The bubbles on theanswer sheet should be filled in completely. Place theanswer sheet alongside the Practice Test and remind thestudent to mark only on the answer sheet.

Practice Test for StudentThe TerraNova Grade 10 Practice Test includes questions forReading and Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, SocialStudies, Vocabulary, Language Mechanics, Spelling, andMathematics Computation. Print and staple these pagestogether. Place alongside the answer sheet opposite of thestudent’s dominant writing hand when taking the practicetest.

Answer KeyWhen finished, compare the student’s answers with theanswer key and go over questions that were marked wrong.Ask the student if they feel comfortable with the test takingprocess. If more practice is needed (for example, the studentkeeps marking the answers on the practice test and not theanswer sheet), print out the practice test and answer sheetpages again and retake.

TEST TAKING TIPSFOR THE STUDENT

1. Relax. It’s natural to getnervous about tests. Just doyour best and try not toworry. You got this!

2. Listen and read carefully.Listen carefully whendirections are being read toyou. Read all the directionscarefully on the test. Ask yourproctor to explain anydirections you don’tunderstand.

3. Plan your time. While thispractice test is not timed, theactual test is. Listen to theamount of time given for atest section and use thattime well. Answer thequestions you are sure offirst, and be careful to nottake too long on any onequestion.

4. Think. It’s okay to not knowan answer to a question rightaway. Take some time tothink. Rule out answerchoices that you know arewrong and choose from theones that are left.

5. Stay positive. Somequestions will be hard toanswer and others will beeasy. Just do your best!

“The secret of good teaching is to regard thechild’s intelligence as a fertile field in which

seeds may be sown to grow under the heat offlaming imagination.”

DR MARIA MONTESSORI

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3. According to the piece, Serling’sTV series was originally popularin what decade?

A 1960’sB 1970’sC 1980’sD 1990’s

Read the following excerpt. Then do Numbers 1 through 3.

Best known as the creator of The Twilight Zone series, Rod Serling was instrumental inpaving the way for future generations of television executives. As a writer and producer, heopenly challenged the accepted way of doing business in the television industry at that time.Serling was convinced that those in power had an obligation to use the medium for more thanmere entertainment. He believed moral messages and lessons could – and should – bepresented in a way that allowed ordinary citizens to relate to the principle involved.

Episodes from his Emmy-winning series are still shown in syndication almost half a centuryafter first hitting the airways. Aside from those who enjoyed the program in the 1960’s, thegeneration that followed continues to be enthralled and excited by one man’s innovativethinking.

1. According to the passage, Rod Serling isbest known as the creator of what?

A Outer LimitsB Dark ShadowsC Twilight ZoneD Planet of the Apes

2. The article states that Serling was oneof the first to use TV to present whatconcept?

F fantasyG science fictionH dramaJ moral issues

Read this report on being a dentist and then do Numbers 4 through 6.

Reading and Language Arts

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1) A dentist is a medical professional who handles the care of teeth, gums, and mouths.2) As with most medical professions, a keen eye for detail is important. 3) It is alsoimportant to have in-depth medical understanding, and strong interpersonal skills. 4)Human teeth are made up of four different types of tissue, pulp, dentin, enamel, andcementum. 5) A large part of a dentist’s job is educating patients on how to preserve ahealthy mouth. 6) Dentists are also excellent preventative doctors, as they are alwayslooking for swelling or bleeding along the gums and for tooth decay.

4. Choose the best way to combine Sentences 2 and 3.

F As with most medical professions, a keen eye for detail is important, it is alsoimportant to have in-depth medical understanding and strong interpersonal skills.

G A keen eye for detail is important in most medical professions, as well as an in-depthmedical understanding and strong interpersonal skills.

H As with most medical professions a keen eye for detail, in-depth medicalunderstanding, and strong interpersonal skills are important.

J A keen eye for detail, as well as in-depth medical understanding and stronginterpersonal skills are important skills for all medical professions.

5. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph?

A Sentence 2B Sentence 4C Sentence 5D Sentence 6

6. Where would this sentence best fit in the above paragraph?

It is especially important for them to teach children about the importance of dental careso that they have a life of good oral health.

F After Sentence 2G After Sentence 3H After Sentence 4J After Sentence 5

Read this paragraph, and then do Number 7.

__________________________________________________________________________.Undergraduate academic coursework includes anatomy, chemistry, physics, and biology. Allaspiring dentists must complete four years at an American Dental Association accredited schooland pass the individual exams administered by each state. For those who wish to teach, dodental research, or engage in a dental specialty, an additional two to five years of study isrequired.

7. Which of these sentences would be the best choice for a topic sentence for theparagraph?

A Dentists typically get to keep regular office hours, which increase the appeal for thisline of work.

B Most dentists start their own practices, after apprenticing under an establishedpractitioner for several years.

C Many banks are willing to finance a dentistry practice, as they are typically goodinvestments.

D Becoming a dentist requires completion of a rigorous set of academic andprofessional requirements.

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Scale: ½ in. = 6 ft.

5. Markus is making 4-inch blocks.He bought a 20-foot board.What is the greatest number ofblocks he can make?

A 5B 12C 40D 60

6. It takes about 4.5 hours to flyfrom Los Angeles to Hawaii at adistance of 2,479 miles. At thesame rate, about how longwould it take to fly 3,875 miles?

F 6 hoursG 7 hoursH 8 hoursJ 9 hours

You may use scratch paper to solve these problems. Use of a calculator is permitted. You willalso need a ruler with inches and centimeters.

1. Which of these is closest to √55?A 6.7B 7.0C 7.4D 7.5

2. Evaluate 5 + 3(x – 4) when x = 1.

F ˉ2G ˉ4H 0J 2

3. The measure of angle x is?

A about 10ºB about 20ºC about 30ºD about 40º

Use the inch side of your ruler to help you solve this problem.

4. Sally needs to find the area of the banner usingthe scaled down example. What is the area ofthe banner based on the scaled example?

F 60 ft.G 120 ft.H 168 ft.J 891 ft.

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Mathematics

1. What part of the left side of the heart pumps blood to the body?

A pulmonary veinB left atriumC left ventricleD pulmonary artery

2. What are the building blocks of rocks?

F mineralsG sandH pebblesJ lava

3. Ashley and John decided to perform an experiment to see if one rotten apple wouldcause the apples around it to ripen faster. To test this theory, they placed one rottenapple in a box with 4 other apples. In another box they placed 4 apples. Each box waskept at the same temperature and humidity levels. What is the intention of the secondbox of apples in the experiment?

A to form a hypothesisB to use as a control groupC to eat laterD to use as an observation

1. Which of these documents containsthe excerpt shown above?

A the Magna CartaB the Mayflower CompactC the Emancipation ProclamationD the Declaration of Independence

Science

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Social Studies

And by Virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame, suchjust and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions andOffices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meetand convenient for the General good of the Colony; untowhich we promise all due submission and obedience.

2. The countries listed in the box are part of the region known as?

F OceaniaG the Middle EastH the Pacific RimJ Southeast Asia

3. Which of these is considered an international issue?

A housing problemsB environmental concernsC business regulationsD use of natural resources

For Number 1, read the sentences. Then choose the word that best completes bothsentences.

1. The hostess check for our ____________.Several leaders voiced their _____________ about the agreement.

A tableB objectionsC reservationsD possessions

For Number 2, choose the word that means the same, or about the same, as the underlinedword.

2. quite abstract

F theoreticalG absentH concreteJ abstinent

For Number 3, choose the word whose meaning best completes the sentence.

3. With a __________ tone, he said that there was no rush to complete the order.

A seriousB nonchalantC concernedD critical

Vocabulary

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ChinaChileJapan

South Korea

4. F pulaski, NY 13142G Pulaski, NY 13142H Pulaski Ny 13142J Correct as it is

For Number 1, choose the sentence that is written correctly and shows the correctcapitalization and punctuation.

1. A “what time is it, she asked?B “The clock is not working” don said.C He said, “The show starts at five.”D “What happened to the clock? she asked.

For Number 2, look at the underlined part of the sentence. Choose the answer that shows thebest capitalization and punctuation for that part.

2. Here are some ways to improve your health; eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly,drink water frequently, and get adequate sleep.

F health: eatG health, eatH health. EatJ Correct as it is

For Numbers 3 and 4, read the letter and look at the numbered, underlined parts. Choose theanswer that shows the best capitalization and punctuation for each part.

3. A 1598 ridgeway AvenueB 1598 Ridgeway avenueC 1598 Ridgeway, AvenueD Correct as it is

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Language Mechanics

March 10, 2018Expressions Imprinting

(3) 1598 Ridgeway Avenue(4) Pulaski NY 13142

Dear Sir or Madam:

I would like to request a sample of your imprinted mugs, pens, and key chains.Please send the materials to 755 15th Street, Spokane, WA 99208.

Yours truly,Leslie Schmidt

For Numbers 1 and 2, choose the word that is spelled correctly and best completes thesentence.

1. The sidewalk had begun to ____________.

A disintagrateB desentagrateC disentigrateD disintegrate

2. There are many ____________ about learning disorders.

F misconceptionsG missconceptionsH mesconceptionsJ misconceptians

For Number 3, read the phrases. Three of the underlined words are spelled correctly. Find thephrase containing an underlined word that is not spelled correctly.

3. A plausible explanationB skeptical opinionC veriable outcomeD unerring decision

This section is about working math problems. You may use scratch paper to solve theproblems. Calculators should not be used for this section.

1.What percent of24 is 36?

2.ˉ22 –ˉ97 =

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A 150%B 1.50%C 67%D 125%E None of these

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F ˉ75G 75H ˉ119J 119K None of these

3.

56 × 53 =

4.23 – 5(10 – 6) + 5 =

2

5.Solve for x.

212

=4x

6.300 × 2.14685 =

A 518

B 2518

C 59

D 259

E None of these

F 36.5G 14H 2J 4K None of these

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A 24

B 12

C1

24

D 6

E None of these

F 0.0644055G 0.644055H 6.44055J 644.055K None of these

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Vocabulary1 - C2- F3- B

Language Mechanics1 - C2- F3- D4- G

Spelling1 - D2- F3- C

Mathematics Computation1 - A2- G3- D4- J5- A6- J

Reading & Language Arts1 - C2- J3- A4- H5- B6- J7 - D

Mathematics1 - C2- G3- C4- J5- D6- G

Science1 - C2- F3- B

Social Studies1 - B2- H3- B

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