Reading Informational Text
“For three years, George played truant, failed exams, and shut himself away from people to create a new personality in his electronic universe.”
Which central idea is being introduced with this anecdote?
A.Better personalities can be developed by playing video games.
B.Video games are great way to relieve stress.
C.Playing video games should be illegal.
D. Video games have a negative influence both academically and socially.
D. Video games have a negative influence both academically and socially.
Life is like a fire.
If you can't control your flame,
You're bound to be burned.
Which is the theme of this poem?
A.Energy
B.Self-Control
C.Revenge
D. Pity
B. Self-Control
Will he return?
Will I accept his apology?
Quick as a whip
I decided
It was time for him to stay gone.
What does the simile in this poem emphasize?
The simile, “quick as a whip” emphasizes how quickly the speaker decided to let him go.
The root 'bio' means this, found in words like 'biology'.
What is 'life'?
Testing with a Purpose.
What is reading the questions first and annotating the answers?
(1) Getting the best deal on a driving school requires the same skills as when searching for a deal on any item you purchase. (2) A driving school is a good idea for an individual with a need for skills training necessary to pass a state driving test. (3) Driving schools focus on both the written and road exam components of a state driving test. (4) Finding a good school that accomplishes this at a good price is your job as a consumer.
Which sentence explains the reason why people use driving schools?
(2) A driving school is a good idea for an individual with a need for skills training necessary to pass a state driving test.
“How many times have I told you to clean your room?” yelled Mrs. Jones.
“I forgot, I’m sorry,” Jim replied with tears in his eyes.
“Don’t worry Jim, it won’t take long,” whispered Mr. Jones.
“Get moving young man!” said Mrs. Jones.
Jim slowly turned around, climbed the stairs, and went into his room.
Which of the following BEST describes how Mr. Jones is feeling about Jim?
A. He thinks Jim is irresponsible.
B. He doesn’t understand why Jim forgot to clean his room.
C. He feels sorry for Jim.
D. He thinks Jim moves too slowly.
C.He feels sorry for Jim.
“Don’t worry Jim, it won’t take long,” whispered Mr. Jones.
“It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.”
Mark Twain
(1) Mark Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. (2) He wrote at least 23 novels. (3) He didn’t have much patience for ignorant people. (4) Although, it can be said that he had a good heart when it came to charity.
Which sentence from the excerpt BEST verifies the ideas behind the quote from Mark Twain?
(3) He didn’t have much patience for ignorant people.
This root means 'earth' and can be found in words like 'geography'.
What is 'geo'?
Testing Posture.
What is sitting all the way up, all the way back, and all the way forward in our seats?
The doctor called with the results, which indicated that the lump was benign. When the wife hung up the phone, she grabbed her husband’s hand.
How is the wife feeling?
A. relieved
B. concerned
C. annoyed
D. skeptical
A. Relieved
Late at night
He’ll call my phone
I’ll not answer
So he’ll think I’m not home
Where does the punctuation belong in this poem?
Late at night,
He’ll call my phone.
I’ll not answer,
So he’ll think I’m not home.
Where does the punctuation belong in this poem?
This poem needs both commas and periods because there are two sentences in the poem, and there are pauses after lines one and three.
Didn't want a battle,
Yet you declared war,
Each knock you gave me made me stronger than before,
I will not give up.
Amber was on the high honor roll, was a member of the debate team, and was the President of Student Council. But she would give them all up for a chance to be on the softball team. During the month before tryouts, she practiced hitting, catching, and running around the bases every day until she was ready to crash. She really wants to make the team!
Which adjective BEST describes both the speaker of the poem, and Amber from the excerpt? A. Intelligent B. Cooperative
C. Resilient D. Revengeful
C. Resilient
Meaning 'see' or 'look', this root is used in 'vision'.
What is 'vis' or 'vid'?
Testing Mindset.
What is believing I can reach my goals of Level 3-5?
The teacher was circling the room, handing back the expository essays.
I hope I get an A, thought Jenna.
I better not fail, said Bob to himself.
Will this class ever end? Brenda thought to herself.
Which is the point of view of this excerpt?
A.1st person
B.3rd person objective
C.3rd person limited
D.3rd person omniscient
D.3rd person omniscient
This point of view allows the reader to hear the thoughts and feelings of several characters.
(1) Brenda knocked on the door. (2) Alice opened it and let her in. (3) Brenda handed her a bouquet of flowers.
(4) “I thought you would appreciate these,” she said with a smile.
(5) Your thought process leaves much to be desired, thought Alice. (6) If you think this will make a difference, you’re nuts!
(7) “Thank you,” said Alice as she accepted the flowers.
During which sentence does the tone begin to change?
(5) Your thought process leaves much to be desired, thought Alice.
Prior to this sentence, the tone is friendly/amiable. Sentence 5 begins the changeover to a sarcastic tone.
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.
This much we pledge--and more.
To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided there is little we can do--for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder.
What two things is John F. Kennedy saying about the United States of America with his inauguration speech?
The United States will be tough with its enemies, yet supportive with its allies.
The root 'thermo' refers to this, as in 'thermometer'.
What is 'heat'?
Testing Date and Time.
When is Tuesday, May 6th at 9:30 am?
If you can look into the seeds of time, and say which grain will grow and which will not, speak then unto me.
William Shakespeare
(1) William Shakespeare was born on April 26, 1564. (2) Although his plays were full of drama, he was also concerned with scenery. (3) He incorporated flowers, plants, and trees into his works. (4) He wrote 38 plays and 154 sonnets. (5) He enjoyed writing but was ever mindful of the success of any given project.
Which sentence from the excerpt verifies the ideas behind the quote from William Shakespeare?
If you can look into the seeds of time, and say which grain will grow and which will not, speak then unto me.
William Shakespeare
(5) He enjoyed writing but was ever mindful of the success of any given project.
This sentence best verifies the idea that he would prefer to know in advance which ideas would be the most fruitful.
The computer is Burt’s best friend when he is researching a topic.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
A. Simile
B. Onomatopoeia
C. Personification
D. Idiom
C.Personification
When something non-human takes on human traits. The computer is Burt’s best friend.
A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.
William Shakespeare
(1) William Shakespeare was born on April 26, 1564. (2) He wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets. (3) He wasn’t considered the most popular playwright during his lifetime. (4) But since the 17th century, he has been considered the supreme playwright and poet of the English language. (5) He enjoyed writing but was mindful never to let his ego get the best of him.
Which sentence from the excerpt verifies the ideas behind the quote from William Shakespeare?
A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.
William Shakespeare
(5) He enjoyed writing but was mindful never to let his ego get the best of him.
This sentence verifies the idea that Shakespeare believes in humility.
This root means 'write', commonly seen in 'graphite'.
What is 'graph'?
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