OSSLT Sample Test Booklet 2 2012.pdf - Thornlea

Section I: ReadingOntario Secondary School Literacy TestMultiple-Choice (Record the best or most correct answer on the Student Answer Sheet.)1 What is the main purpose of the selection?ABCto show that Sikh-Canadians shouldlearn more about World War Ito show that the role of Sikhs in thedevelopment of Canada is significantto show that Sikh-Canadiancontributions to national developmentare well-knownD to show that Canada’s immigrationpolicy a century ago limitedopportunities for Sikhs2 What does the dash after the date in paragraph 2introduce?FGan important facta change of thoughtH a shift in time frameJa summary of information3 Which word is closest in meaning to“bestowed upon” as used in paragraph 4?ABCfound oncreated byawarded toD taken from4 How does paragraph 5 contribute to thisselection?FGIt explains how Brar started his search.It provides information on Singh’sdeath.H It describes how Singh received hismedal.JIt emphasizes the importance of Brar’sfind.5 In what country did Singh get tuberculosis?ABCIndiaFranceCanadaD England6 How does paragraph 8 contribute to theselection?FGIt provides answers to the mystery.It suggests that there is more toinvestigate.H It confirms that Private Singh was aCanadian.JIt emphasizes the efficiency of Brar’sresearch.7 How has Sandeep Singh Brar kept thememory of Private Buckam Singh alive?ABCby creating a Web siteby presenting a medalby erecting a tombstoneD by writing a newspaper report8 What does Brar’s story show about ahistorian’s work?FGResearch requires persistence.Amateurs lack effective research skills.H Newspapers provide unreliableinformation.JMilitary records are available toprofessionals.8 Sample Test Booklet: Session 2