Revising Practice
(10) And if something were to go wrong on the colony, we wouldn’t be able to send help in a timely manner. (11) The planet is simply to far away.
What change, if any, should be made in sentence 11?
F Change is to was
G Change simply to simpley
H Change to far to too far
J No change should be made in this sentence.
H Change to far to too far
What is another word or phrase for main idea?
Controlling idea, central idea, main point
From dawn to dusk in darkling air
we glean and gulp and pluck and snare,
then find a roost that’s snug and tight
to brave the long and frozen night.
The imagery in lines 3 and 4 of the poem creates a sense of —
A loneliness
B affection
C security
D acceptance
C security
Read these sentences from the selection.
This means that attempting to solve one problem can trigger or affect another problem. (paragraph 2)They end up considering deep moral questions in the process and thinking critically about the possible outcomes of their decisions. (paragraph 4)
These sentences help the author emphasize that the World Peace Game —
F can be an intense experience for players as they consider the impact of their choices
G often leads players to become discouraged by the results of their choices
H can be frustrating to many of the players because of its complexity
J often results in players changing what they value in life
F can be an intense experience for players as they consider the impact of their choices
5 I have to admit that I resorted to the convenience of prepackaged food at times. On days when I came home particularly tired, I would take out a frozen dinner or a package of noodles and hover impatiently around the microwave—that is, until I started reading the nutritional information on the back of my noodle package.
What does the phrase resorted to mean in paragraph 5?
A Do something as a last option
B Make something important
C Do something as a favor
D Make something last longer
A Do something as a last option
(23) Those dollars could be spent on homes for the homeless, food for the hungry, and research to find cures for diseases. (24) Shouldn’t we take care of the
problems on our own planet before we send people to explore another one.
How should sentence 24 be changed?
F Change we take care to you take care
G Change our own planet to our on planet
H Change the period to a question mark
J Sentence 24 should not be changed.
H Change the period to a question mark
Which sentence best supports the idea that chickadees take action to keep their bodies warm at night?
A This means that sometimes there is well over a 100-degree difference between a chickadee’s body and the air temperature only an inch away. (paragraph 3)
B Since they don’t have crops in which they can store food to eat later, they must eat enough each day to survive the long, 18-hour night. (paragraph 9)
C Without any feathered insulation, heat would quickly be lost and much energy wasted in attempting to keep their toes as warm as the rest of the body. (paragraph 6)
D They do not roost together in flocks as some birds do but spend the night alone. (paragraph 10)
B Since they don’t have crops in which they can store food to eat later, they must eat enough each day to survive the long, 18-hour night. (paragraph 9)
Read this sentence from paragraph 4.
But even though I may never be perfect, I feel a sense of satisfaction eating a meal that I've cooked and that didn't cost me a small fortune.
The sentence suggests that the author believes cooking —
A is a good way to learn about new food
B has immediate and practical rewards
C should involve trying to make complex meals
D leads to healthier eating habits
B has immediate and practical rewards
3 You might think the challenge of solving real-world crises would be daunting to world leaders, letalone fourth graders. Julianne Swope, one of Hunter’s former students, agrees. “Sometimes World PeaceGame feels like, you know, the weight of the world on your shoulders: This is exploding over here, this isfiring over there, this is spilling oil,” she says. “And I just look at the board and . . . I say to myself, ‘Oh mygosh, I need to fix this.’” The game demonstrates that young children have the desire to make the world abetter, more peaceful place.
The author includes the quotation in paragraph 3 to —
A explain how students are able to achieve the goals of the game
B demonstrate that the game is a valuable way to teach students about world cultures
C suggest that playing the game has motivated students to create their own games
D provide insight into how students react to playing the game
D provide insight into how students react to playing the game
9 To a chickadee, body fat is fuel. Since they don’t have crops in which they can store food to eat later, they must eat enough each day to survive the long, 18-hour night. By feasting on fatty foods, chickadees can increase their body weight by about 8 to 10 percent—which would be like a 100-pound kid gaining 8 to 10 pounds in one day. Increasing their body fat during the day is like stoking the fire before going to bed. Throughout the night chickadees burn their recently accumulated fat, and by the next morning, none is left.
The word accumulate comes from the Latin cumulus , which means “a pile.”
What does accumulated in paragraph 9 mean?
F Lost
G Awakened
H Gathered
J Warmed
H Gathered
(14) My own room would also give me a place to work on my music. (15) Mr. Owens, my Band Director, insists that I practice every night. (16) Sometimes I don’t have time for practice until later in the evening when Jamal is already in bed.
How does sentence 15 need to be changed?
F Change Band Director to band director
G Delete the second comma
H Change insists to insisting
J Sentence 15 does not need to be changed.
F Change Band Director to band director
Which sentence from the blog entry supports the idea that learning to cook is an ongoing process?
F On weekends, when I have the time, I make extra food and store it in the freezer.
G I’m not saying that all kids should be master chefs, but I do think young people should try
to understand and utilize basic cooking skills.
H While I was cooking, I started thinking about the lessons and tips my mother had tried to
teach me, and I wished that I had been more patient.
J I still make mistakes, such as scorching the vegetables or making the hamburger meat too spicy to eat.
J I still make mistakes, such as scorching the vegetables or making the hamburger meat too spicy to eat.
From dawn to dusk in darkling air
we glean and gulp and pluck and snare,
then find a roost that’s snug and tight
to brave the long and frozen night.
The actions described in the first stanza (lines 1–4) suggest that the speaker is —
F hardworking
G surprised
H carefree
J greedy
F hardworking
Sing fee-bee—and laugh at the weather!
For if we’re quick and bold and clever,
winter’s chill won’t last forever.
The sun wheels high, the cardinal trills.
10 We sip the drips of icicles.
The buds are thick, the snow is slack.
Spring has broken winter’s back.
Quick and bold and brave and clever,
we preen and fluff each downy feather.
15 Sing fee-bee—laugh at the weather—
What is the author trying to emphasize with the repetition in line 6 and line 15?
A The speaker’s confidence in surviving a harsh winter
B The speaker’s willingness to join other birds
C The speaker’s cheerfulness when experiencing an unfamiliar situation
D The speaker’s enjoyment of winter
A The speaker’s confidence in surviving a harsh winter
A celebrity is all about fame—temporary, superficial fame, usually for qualities that are easy to see: a pretty face, a good hook shot, a great dance move. A hero, by contrast, is about character—qualities beneath the surface that aren’t visible until they prompt action. Qualities like courage, hope, compassion,
and perseverance.
Read the origin of the word superficial.
from the Latin super- ("on top of") and -facies ("face")
Based on this information, what is the meaning of the word superficial in paragraph 8?
A Not known
B Unexpected
C Undervalued
D Without depth
D Without depth
(26) When we need the room for guests, I’ll happily return to the bunk bed in my old room. (27) So in the best interest of my studies, my music, and my social life. (28) I respectfully request that you let me have my own room.
What is the correct way to rewrite sentences 27 and 28?
F So in the best interest of my studies, my music, and my social life, I respectfully request that you let me have my own room.
G It’s in the best interest of my studies, my music, and my social life, therefore, I respectfully request that you let me have my own room.
H It’s in the best interest of my studies, my music, and my social life, so I respectfully request. That you let me have my own room.
J The sentences are written correctly in the passage.
F So in the best interest of my studies, my music, and my social life, I respectfully request that you let me have my own room.
8 My cooking journey has just begun, and I still have a long way to go. Young people should take the opportunity to start this journey now. Parents, make sure you include your children in the cooking process. Young people, get involved with cooking and ask questions. Go to the grocery store with your parents, ask if you can perform some simple cooking tasks, and don’t be afraid to taste new ingredients. Go get that apron on. You’ll thank me later
Why did the author include paragraph 8 in the blog entry?
F To emphasize that few people have the patience to become good chefs
G To restate the benefits of learning to cook from a young age
H To give some suggestions and to encourage the reader to take action
J To make a distinction between the roles of parents and children in the kitchen
H To give some suggestions and to encourage the reader to take action
5. But for all the dangers they encountered, they also met with awe-inspiring sights and experiences. Scaturro noted in his journal that for much of their time on the Nile in Sudan, they saw “absolutely not a single other tourist, adventurer, traveler, or any other westerner.... Basically, we have had the entire Nile River to ourselves. What an adventure.”
Based on paragraph 5, the reader can infer that for Scaturro and Brown —
F the satisfaction of traveling the Nile River outweighed the dangers it presented
G the Nile River provided a place to get away from modern life
H the journey along the Nile River was a challenging test of their survival skills
J the sights along the Nile River were better experienced on film than in person
F the satisfaction of traveling the Nile River outweighed the dangers it presented
8. A celebrity is all about fame—temporary, superficial fame, usually for qualities that are easy to see: a pretty face, a good hook shot, a great dance move. A hero, by contrast, is about character—qualities beneath the surface that aren’t visible until they prompt action. Qualities like courage, hope, compassion, and perseverance.
The author uses paragraph 8 to emphasize —
F the definitions of the words celebrity and hero
G examples of celebrities and heroes
H the differences between celebrities and heroes
J the origins of the words celebrity and hero
H. the differences between celebrities and heroes
2 It’s true that we live in a fast-paced world now, and technology has contributed to the “instantness” of our society. People have less patience with everything and everyone around them. But managing our digital lives does not justify our being rude to people in the real world.
The word justify in paragraph 2 means to —
F provide an opportunity
G make acceptable
H give up on a task
J explain in detail
G. Make acceptable
(15) They believe that in order for a person to survive on the red planet for more than 68 days, new technology must be developed. (16) Chris Hadfield is a retired Canadian Space Agency astronaut, he also says there are problems with our current technology. (17) He thinks we need to gain experience in space colonization by building colonies closer to home first.
What is the correct way to write sentence 16?
F Chris Hadfield, a retired Canadian Space Agency astronaut, also says there are problems with our current technology.
G Chris Hadfield, a retired Canadian Space Agency astronaut, also saying there are problems with our current technology.
H Chris Hadfield is a retired Canadian Space Agency astronaut. Who also says there are problems with our current technology.
J Sentence 16 is written correctly in the paper.
F Chris Hadfield, a retired Canadian Space Agency astronaut, also says there are problems with our current technology.
The Nile is the longest river in the world. When including the headwaters of both the Blue Nile and the White Nile, the Nile measures more than 4,100 miles. The White Nile begins in Rwanda, and the Blue Nile begins in Ethiopia; they meet in Sudan to form the Nile River, which flows through Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea. The river covers terrain that includes mountains, deserts, gorges, lakes, valleys, dams, waterfalls, and large cities. It flows through the largest lake in Africa; it winds through capital cities; it grazes ancient cities as well as world-renowned antiquities such as the pyramids.
Which detail from paragraph 2 best supports the idea that the Nile River spans diverse areas?
A The Nile River is the longest river in the world.
B The White Nile begins in Rwanda, and the Blue Nile begins in Ethiopia; they meet in Sudan to form the Nile River, which flows through Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea.
C The two main tributaries of the Nile River meet in Sudan to form one river.
D The river covers terrain that includes mountains, deserts, gorges, lakes, valleys, dams, waterfalls, and large cities.
B The White Nile begins in Rwanda, and the Blue Nile begins in Ethiopia; they meet in Sudan to form the Nile River, which flows through Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea.
6 The World Peace Game Foundation, established in 2010, is “dedicated to sharing the mission of peace, developing self-awareness, and the life work of teacher John Hunter.” Hunter now spends part of his time teaching the World Peace Game to other teaching professionals through a partnership with schools in other Virginia counties. A summer academy allows students to play a two-week version of the game. Schools as far away as Hong Kong and Hawaii have embraced their own versions of the game as well. Time magazine named Hunter one of the 12 education activists to watch in 2012.
Based on the details in paragraph 6, the reader can conclude that Hunter most likely —
F thinks it is important to share the ideas and values of the World Peace Game with others
G enjoys teaching others how to facilitate the World Peace Game more than playing the game himself
H feels responsible for making sure people around the world follow the rules of the World Peace Game
J knows that students will continue playing the World Peace Game when they are older
F thinks it is important to share the ideas and values of the World Peace Game with others
Heroes, real heroes, are all around us. They truly hold our world together, through their unselfish devotion to helping others, supporting families, teaching children, protecting the environment. They don’t want fame, or glory, or even credit; they just want to help. In so many ways, these unsung heroes steer the boat in which all of us sail.
Read this sentence about heroes from paragraph 9.
They truly hold our world together, through their unselfish devotion to helping others, supporting families, teaching children, protecting the environment.
The author includes this sentence most likely to emphasize that —
F heroes affect many people
G everyone is a hero in some way
H heroes must believe in themselves
J most heroes focus on working with children
G everyone is a hero in some way
3 You might think the challenge of solving real-world crises would be daunting to world leaders, let alone fourth graders. Julianne Swope, one of Hunter’s former students, agrees. “Sometimes World Peace Game feels like, you know, the weight of the world on your shoulders: This is exploding over here, this is firing over there, this is spilling oil,” she says. “And I just look at the board and . . . I say to myself, ‘Oh my gosh, I need to fix this.’” The game demonstrates that young children have the desire to make the world a better, more peaceful place.
Which words from paragraph 3 help the reader understand the meaning of the word daunting?
A challenge of solving real-world crises
B make the world a better, more peaceful place
C demonstrates that young children
D have the desire
A challenge of solving real-world crises