Name
Selection Test
Date
“HOME, SWEET HOME PAGE”
ESL – 8 Period
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
CONCEPTS AND VOCABULARY
Read each item carefully. Then choose the best answer. Mark your answer.
1. To assemble is to —
a. take time b. decide upon c. put together d. read directions
2. Cyberspace is the —
a. address of a home page c. top of a computer screen
b. front door of a Web site d. world of computer networks
3. Text is —
a. printed words b. moving pictures c. techno-knowledge d. a home on the Web
4. A logo is a —
a. special code b. name or symbol c. Web site address d. document or file
5. To operate is to —
a. delay b. define c. create d. perform
6. A site is a —
a. picture of a mascot c. collection of Web pages
b. copy of a document d. group of computer files
7. A link is a —
a. control switch on a keyboard c. machine for scanning pictures
b. connection between Web pages d. name at the top of every home page
8. To transfer something is to —
a. move it b. locate it c. approve it d. maintain it
READING COMPREHENSION
Read each item carefully. Then choose the best answer. Mark your answer.
9. Setting up your own home page will help you —
a. send messages to friends c. copy photographs that you like
b. do research on the Internet d. share information that interests you
10. After you write the text for a home page, you —
a. connect to the Web c. add art and photographs
b. find an Internet server d. write ―Under Construction‖
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Name
Selection Test
Date
“HOME, SWEET HOME PAGE”
ESL – 8 Period
11. This article is organized by —
a. cause and effect c. problem and solution
b. steps in a process d. comparison and contrast
12. Which of these would not make your home page more ―user friendly‖?
a. creating a greeting c. including an e-mail connection
b. using very large photos d. adding links to other Internet sites
13. Why is the author called a Webmaster?
a. She designs home pages. c. She does research on the Internet.
b. She runs a server company. d. She chose the name for her e-mail address.
14. What does Sarah mean when she says, ―I built my castle in cyberspace‖?
a. She has a Web site on space. c. She has a home page on the Internet.
b. She dreams of owning a castle. d. She needed a lot of money to build her home page.
SHORT ANSWER
READING STRATEGY: CONFIRM THE MEANING OF WORDS
Read the paragraph. Use the strategies in the chart to predict the meaning of each
underlined word. Add the meaning to the chart.
15. Starting a Home Page
Suppose your best friend has created a home page, with lively information,
photos, art, and great links. Are you envious or jealous? Would you like to
duplicate what your friend did and create a home page for yourself on the Internet?
Does the installation of a Web page sound complicated, or scary? It’s not! All you
need is access to a computer and some creative ideas. Before you know it, you’ll be
able to publicize your ideas in cyberspace!
Word Strategies Predicted Meaning
envious Look for context clues.
duplicate Look for context clues.
Look for word parts &
installation
context clues.
Look for word parts &
publicize
context clues.
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Name
Selection Test
Date
“HOME, SWEET HOME PAGE”
ESL – 8 Period
COMPLETION
GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT: NOUN
Read the paragraph. For each item, write te correct kind of noun in paranthesis ( ) to complete the
sentence.
Sarah Juarez, Webmaster
(1) Sarah Juarez has many new ideas. (2) This student has created a bigger, better home page.
(3) She has also added photographs of her favorite band. (4) Sarah has connected to many new
friends. (5) She has fun sharing her knowledge with others.
16. In sentence 1, Sarah Juarez is a ____________________ noun. (common/proper)
17. In sentence 2, student is a/an ____________________ noun. (concrete/abstract)
18. In sentence 3, band is a ____________________ noun. (common/proper)
19. In sentence 4, friends is a ____________________ noun. (common/proper)
20. In sentence 5, fun is a/an ____________________ noun. (concrete/abstract)
ESSAYS – WRITING IN RESPONSE TO LITERATURE
Answer two of these questions about “Home, Sweet Home Page.” Support your answers with
details from the selection. Skip Lines.
21. [ ] What is a home page?
22. [ ] Why do you think the author uses questions to begin each section of the article?
23. [ ] What would you put on your own home page? Why?
24. [ ] Why do you think the Internet has become so popular?
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