Mixed Review
Central idea refers to
a. the message or life lesson of literary text
b. wordplay that that goes beyond the literal meaning of words
c. a comparison using "like" or "as"
d. the main message or point of informational text
d. the main message or point of informational text
In his sophomore year of high school, basketball legend Michael Jordan tried out for the varsity basketball team. But at five feet and eleven inches tall, the coach believed that Jordan was too short to play. The coach cut Jordan from the team. Jordan didn’t let this obstacle defeat him. In fact, it pushed him to work even harder. He trained vigorously and grew another four inches the following summer. The next year, Jordan made the varsity squad. He averaged 25 points a game and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history.
Which quote from the text supports the theme of the passage?
a. "He averaged 25 points a game and went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history."
b. "But at five feet and eleven inches tall, the coach believed that Jordan was too short to play."
c. " The coach cut Jordan from the team."
d. "Jordan didn’t let this obstacle defeat him. In fact, it pushed him to work even harder. He trained vigorously"
d. "Jordan didn’t let this obstacle defeat him. In fact, it pushed him to work even harder. He trained vigorously"
TRUE or FALSE
Central idea is conveyed through use of supporting details in a text.
TRUE
The lost campers sweltered in the heat from the desert sun. The word "sweltered" most likely means:
A) ate
B) burned
C) enjoyed
D) slept
B. Burned
Gray wolves travel in groups, although sometimes a wolf will go off on its own to start a new pack. These are called dispersing wolves. Wolves travel long distances. They usually go about 5 miles per hour; however, they can run as fast as 37 miles per hour when they are chasing prey. In addition to hidden cameras, scientists sometimes put Global Positioning System (GPS) collars on the wolves to follow them.
The structure of this text can be described as
a. problem and solution
b. cause and effect
c. description
d. compare and contrast
c. description
Amy is an affable or pleasant person to talk to and spend time with. She often puts her friend's needs above her own.
What is the meaning of affable as it is used in the text?
a. sensitive
b. rude
c. pleasant
d. disingenuous
C. Pleasant
True or False
Theme is conveyed through character actions, plot, dialogue, narration, and setting.
TRUE
Chances are very good that you’ve watched a video on YouTube®. It is one of the most popular websites in the world and is the default site to go to when someone wants to share a video. YouTube was founded in 2005 by three men who worked for a different web company. The very first video showed one of the founders at the zoo. YouTube grew quickly throughout the following year and was purchased by Google® for $1.65 billion in stock in 2006. Since then, YouTube has continued to grow and launched the careers of many people.
Which statement below expresses the central idea of the passage?
a. YouTube is a very popular website.
b. YouTube was founded in 2005 and has created jobs for some.
c. YouTube was founded in 2005 and has grown significantly since.
d. YouTube is the most successful company in the U.S.
c. YouTube was founded in 2005 and has grown significantly since.
Gray wolves travel in groups, although sometimes a wolf will go off on its own to start a new pack. These are called dispersing wolves. Wolves travel long distances, usually going about five miles per hour.
What clues from the the text help you to understand the meaning of dispersing?
a. "...wolves travel in groups..."
b. "...wolves travel long distances..."
c. "...sometimes a wolf will go off on its own..."
d. "...five miles per hour..."
c. "...sometimes a wolf will go off on its own..."
Chances are very good that you’ve watched a video on YouTube®. It is one of the most popular websites in the world and is the default site to go to when someone wants to share a video. YouTube was founded in 2005 by three men who worked for a different web company. The very first video showed one of the founders at the zoo. YouTube grew quickly throughout the following year and was purchased by Google® for $1.65 billion in stock in 2006. Since then, YouTube has continued to grow and launched the careers of many people.
How does the structure of the text contribute to the development of ideas?
a. The chronological structure of the text shows YouTube's quick growth over time.
b. The chronological structure of the text shows the downfall of YouTube as a company.
c. The cause and effect structure of the text shows how quickly YouTube became popular.
d. The descriptive structure of the text shows how quickly YouTube became popular.
a. The chronological structure of the text shows YouTube's quick growth over time.
Theme is
a. the message or life lesson of literary text
b. wordplay that that goes beyond the literal meaning of words
c. a comparison using "like" or "as"
d. the main message or point of informational text
a. the message or life lesson of literary text
The Crow and the Pitcher
One scorching summer day, a thirsty crow flew over a field in search of water. She spotted a pitcher gleaming under the sun’s gaze. The crow descended, only to find the half-filled pitcher was tall and had a narrow neck. No matter how she tried, the crow’s beak couldn’t reach the water.
With her mouth as dry as a desert, the crow was determined to find a solution. She noticed some small pebbles nearby. Picking up the pebbles with her beak, she dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble, the water rose a little higher until finally it was close enough to the rim so she could drink. The crow joyfully drank her fill of water, then soared away refreshed.
Which statement below expresses the theme of the passage?
a. It is important to use your resources and intelligence to overcome obstacles.
b. It is important to always carry pebbles.
c. It is important that crows have an available water source.
d. It is important to never give up.
a. It is important to use your resources and intelligence to overcome obstacles.
Gray wolves travel in groups, although sometimes a wolf will go off on its own to start a new pack. These are called dispersing wolves. Wolves travel long distances. They usually go about 5 miles per hour; however, they can run as fast as 37 miles per hour when they are chasing prey. In addition to hidden cameras, scientists sometimes put Global Positioning System (GPS) collars on the wolves to follow them.
What is the central idea of the paragraph?
a. Gray wolves travel infrequently and usually alone.
b. Gray wolves travel long distances frequently and usually in packs.
c. Gray wolves often hunt in groups.
d. Gray wolves sometimes disperse and start their own packs.
b. Gray wolves travel long distances frequently and usually in packs.
Mike’s answers to the detective’s questions were vague. When the detective asked Mike what the thief was wearing, Mike said he only remembered noticing a baseball cap, but he couldn’t even recall the color of the cap.
What type of context clue is used to help you understand that vague means unclear?
a. synonym
b. antonym
c. definition
d. example
d. example
Tsunamis, which are large ocean waves often cause by underwater earthquakes, can impact coastal communities around the world. These waves can damage homes and infrastructure. The good news is that many organizations and countries come together to help those affected. They provide aid, rebuild homes, and even set up early warning systems to help prepare for future tsunamis.
How does the structure of the text contribute to the development of ideas?
a. The chronological shows how tsunamis impact communities around the world.
b. The problem and solution structure shows how tsunamis impact communities around the world.
c. The cause and effect structure shows how communities rebuild after tsunamis.
d. The descriptive structure shows how tsunamis damage communities around the world.
c. The cause and effect structure shows how tsunamis impact communities around the world.
Jacob arrived at his grandmother's house at ten o'clock at night. Her car was in the driveway. He saw the blinds were closed, and all the lights were turned off.
Jacob can infer that...
a) His grandmother was reading a book.
b) His grandmother was sitting in the dark.
c) His grandmother was sleeping.
d. His grandmother does not want visitors.
c) His grandmother was sleeping.
The Crow and the Pitcher
One scorching summer day, a thirsty crow flew over a field in search of water. She spotted a pitcher gleaming under the sun’s gaze. The crow descended, only to find the half-filled pitcher was tall and had a narrow neck. No matter how she tried, the crow’s beak couldn’t reach the water.
With her mouth as dry as a desert, the crow was determined to find a solution. She noticed some small pebbles nearby. Picking up the pebbles with her beak, she dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble, the water rose a little higher until finally it was close enough to the rim so she could drink. The crow joyfully drank her fill of water, then soared away refreshed.
How does the crows actions in paragraph two contribute to the development of the theme?
a. It demonstrates that the crow gives up when the task seems impossible.
b. It explains how to solve a problem related to a limited supply of water.
c. It demonstrates the crows use of cleverness and available tools to solve a challenging problem.
d. It demonstrates the crows use of pebbles to prove it's intelligence.
c. It demonstrates the crows use of cleverness and available tools to solve a challenging problem.
Gray wolves travel in groups, although sometimes a wolf will go off on its own to start a new pack. These are called dispersing wolves. Wolves travel long distances. They usually go about 5 miles per hour; however, they can run as fast as 37 miles per hour when they are chasing prey. In addition to hidden cameras, scientists sometimes put Global Positioning System (GPS) collars on the wolves to follow them.
The central idea of the passage is conveyed through
a. the use of details about dispersing gray wolves
b. the use of details about gray wolves mating traditions
c. the use of details about gray wolves speed
d. the use of details about gray wolves traveling habits
d. the use of details about gray wolves traveling habits
The Crow and the Pitcher
One scorching summer day, a thirsty crow flew over a field in search of water. She spotted a pitcher gleaming under the sun’s gaze. The crow descended, only to find the half-filled pitcher was tall and had a narrow neck. No matter how she tried, the crow’s beak couldn’t reach the water.
With her mouth as dry as a desert, the crow was determined to find a solution. She noticed some small pebbles nearby. Picking up the pebbles with her beak, she dropped them into the pitcher one by one. With each pebble, the water rose a little higher until finally it was close enough to the rim so she could drink. The crow joyfully drank her fill of water, then soared away refreshed.
How does the figurative language in the sentence below contribute meaning to the passage “The Crow and the Pitcher”?
“She spotted a pitcher gleaming under the sun’s gaze.”
a. It describes why the crow is flying over the fields.
b. It explains how the crow can see the pitcher from the sky.
c. It describes how the crow gets the water out of the pitcher.
d. It explains how the crow feels after drinking the water.
b. It explains how the crow can see the pitcher from the sky.
Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or bulls buck them off, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. Of course, this is a very dangerous thing to do. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business.
Read the sentence below from the text.
In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider.
How does the sentence from the text fit into the overall passage?
a. It provides an example of the dangerous work rodeo clowns do.
b. It provides an example of the safety precautions put in place to protect rodeo clowns.
c. It shows the effect of injuries sustained by rodeo clowns.
d. It provides a solution to the safety risks rodeo clowns face.
a. It provides an example of the dangerous work rodeo clowns do.
Miya came out of the bathroom with tears in her eyes. She ran down to the cafeteria and asked the staff if they had any rice. Fortunately for Miya, Ms. Lucille did. Ms. Lucille filled a red plastic cup about half way with white rice grains and handed it to Miya. Miya pulled a damp phone from out of her back pocket and pushed it into the dry rice grains inside of the plastic cup. She sincerely thanked Ms. Lucille and then went back to class. She felt relieved, but she was still a little worried.
What can you infer happened to Miya's cellphone?
a. There is nothing wrong with Miya's phone.
b. Miya got into an altercation in the bathroom and dropped her phone on the floor.
c. Miya dropped her phone in the toilet or sink.
d. Miya lost her phone and found it in a puddle.
c. Miya dropped her phone in the toilet or sink.
Justin was jealous of his cousin Cassie when she was named valedictorian of her class. "Some people are just born smart," he told himself later as he watched TV on the couch. He had not been with Cassie all those times when she studied late into the night. Justin was also jealous when his cousin Victor was elected class president. "Some people are just more popular than others," Justin told himself as he played video games on the couch. He had not been with Victor while he tirelessly campaigned. Justin never noticed that Victor treated everyone he knew with kindness and respect. When Justin's cousin Matthew became the varsity quarterback, again Justin was envious. "Some people are just more athletic than others," he told himself as he played on his computer. Justin had not been with Matthew while he trained morning and night. Justin had never attended the long weekend practices with Matthew. "One day something lucky will happen to me too," Justin told himself as he snacked on junk food.
How does Justin's actions contribute to the development of the theme?
a. Justin's action demonstrate how hard he works to achieve his goals.
b. Justin's actions demonstrate a lack of effort to achieve his goals.
c. Justin's actions explain why he is never lucky like others.
d. Justin's actions explain why others also beat him in competition.
b. Justin's actions demonstrate a lack of effort to achieve his goals.
Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or bulls buck them off, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. Of course, this is a very dangerous thing to do. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business.
What is the central idea of the text?
a. Clowning is always a fun and easy career.
b. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform.
c. Rodeo clowns have a safe and predictable job.
d. Clowning can be a very dangerous and unpredictable job.
b. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform.
Thursday’s routine seemed mundane after the unusual events of the day before.
What is the meaning of mundane? What type of context clue is used to convey its meaning?
a. ordinary, antonym
b. ordinary, example
c. ordinary, inference
d. ordinary, synonym
a. ordinary, antonym
Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or bulls buck them off, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. Of course, this is a very dangerous thing to do. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business.
What is the structure of the above passage?
a. problem and solution
b. cause and effect
c. description
d. compare and contrast
E. both B and C
E. both B and C