Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Preparation Materials Sample Quiz 3
This practice quiz is designed to help you prepare for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test which will take place in April, 2013. The multiple choice questions focus on the reading skills required in school and daily life such as understanding explicitly (directly) stated ideas and information, understanding implicitly (indirectly) stated ideas and information and making connections between information and ideas in a reading selection and personal knowledge and experience. Check www. Eqao. Com for more information. You will continue with preparation for the OSSLT in September, 2012 with your classroom teachers and your school literacy lead.
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Question 1 Why does Joe ask Amy to use everyday language (paragraph 3)?
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Joe is testing Amy's understanding.
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The lunchroom is too noisy to hear her.
- C.
The brochure uses complicated language.
- D.
Amy is speaking too fast for him to understand.
Correct Answer
C. The brochure uses complicated language.Explanation
Joe asks Amy to use everyday language because the brochure they are discussing uses complicated language. This implies that Joe wants Amy to explain the information in a simpler and more understandable way, possibly to ensure that everyone in the lunchroom can comprehend the message.Rate this question:
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Question 2 What is the relationship between the information in paragraphs 2 and 4?
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Two contrasting ideas
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A question and its answer
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An opinion and supporting details
- D.
A general idea and a specific example
Correct Answer
D. A general idea and a specific exampleExplanation
The information in paragraph 2 provides a general idea, while the information in paragraph 4 provides a specific example that supports or illustrates that general idea.Rate this question:
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Question 3 Why does Joe collapse into the chair?
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Working has tired him out.
- B.
He doesn't know what to do next.
- C.
He feels sick from breathing fumes.
- D.
Amy's words help him feel relaxed.
Correct Answer
B. He doesn't know what to do next.Explanation
Joe collapses into the chair because he doesn't know what to do next. This suggests that Joe is feeling overwhelmed or confused about his next course of action, leading him to physically collapse in a state of mental exhaustion or frustration. The other options, such as feeling tired from work, feeling sick from fumes, or feeling relaxed due to Amy's words, do not provide a satisfactory explanation for Joe's collapse.Rate this question:
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Question 4 Which phrase is quoted from the Occupational Health and Safety Act?
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"any worker can say no to work" (paragraph 2)
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"is likely to endanger him or her " (paragraph 2)
- C.
"any worker has the right to refuse unsafe work " (paragraph 4)
- D.
"workplace safety is essential for everyone " ( paragraph 7)
Correct Answer
B. "is likely to endanger him or her " (paragrapH 2)Explanation
The correct answer is "is likely to endanger him or her" (paragraph 2). This phrase is quoted from the Occupational Health and Safety Act. It emphasizes that workers have the right to refuse work that they believe is likely to put them in danger. This highlights the importance of worker safety and their ability to prioritize their well-being in the workplace.Rate this question:
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Question 5 What does this selection indicate about Joe's and Amy's workplace?
- A.
Some employees lack safety training.
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Only men are in supervisory positions.
- C.
New employees feel secure in their jobs.
- D.
All storage areas are adequately ventilated.
Correct Answer
A. Some employees lack safety training.Explanation
The selection indicates that there is a lack of safety training among some employees in Joe's and Amy's workplace. This implies that not all employees have received the necessary training to ensure their safety while performing their job duties.Rate this question:
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