Question

1. as used in paragraph 1, the word attraction most nearly means

a. sense
b. park
c. ride
d. vision

1. it can be understood that coney island, navy pier, and the santa monica pier are all examples of

a. amusement parks
b. ferris wheels
c. vacation spots
d. boat docks

1. as used in paragraph 2, which is the best antonym for complex?

a. impressive
b. beautiful
c. exciting
d. simple

1. what does the author like best about ferris wheels?

a. the impressive engineering and beauty of them
b. the excitement and thrills they guarantee
c. the beautiful sights and relaxation they allow
d. the fact that most amusement parks have one

1. according to the passage, the ferris wheel was originally designed for

a. coney island
b. the worlds fair
c. disneyworld
d. singapore

1. this passage was most likely written to

a. describe the authors favorite amusement park rides
b. explain the original design of ferris wheels and how they work today
c. describe the history of ferris wheels and why they are so popular
d. explain the history of ferris wheels and why the author likes them

Explanation:

Question 1

In the context of Ferris wheels (a common attraction), "attraction" here refers to a ride people enjoy, so "ride" is the closest meaning. "Sense", "park", and "vision" don't fit the context of an amusement - related attraction.

Question 2

Coney Island, Navy Pier, and Santa Monica Pier are known as places people visit for vacations. They are not just amusement parks (they have more to offer than just amusements), not Ferris wheels (they are locations with Ferris wheels), and not boat docks (their main purpose is not docking boats).

Question 3

"Complex" means something that is complicated or has many parts. An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning. "Simple" means uncomplicated, so it is the antonym of "complex". "Impressive", "beautiful", and "exciting" have no relation to the opposite of "complex".

Question 4

Answer:

C. ride