Source Questions Review
1. Based on Source 2, what is the best amount of time for a student to play a strategy game to help their math score?
A. 0 minutes
B. 20 minutes
C. 60 minutes
D. 100 minutes
B. 20 minutes
7. Look at the text feature below from an article about Georgia’s state birds.
Chart: Common Georgia Birds
Brown Thrasher: State Bird; brown feathers; long tail.
Northern Cardinal: Red feathers; seen in backyards year-round.
Great Egret: White feathers; found near marshes and water.
According to the chart, which bird would you most likely see if you visited a marsh?
A. Brown Thrasher
B. Northern Cardinal
C. Great Egret
D. All of the above
C. Great Egret
(Directly uses the information provided in the text feature).
A student is writing an informational report about honeybees. Read this sentence from the draft.
'Bees go to many different flowers during the day to get nectar.'
Which word is a more precise way to replace the underlined word 'go to'?
A.seeC. visit
(tells a more precise way to say the bees go to different flowers).
2. Which source provides evidence that video games can cause physical issues like tired eyes?
A. Source 1
B. Source 2
C. Source 3
D. None of the sources
A. Source 1
6. A student is reading two sources about the Moon. Source 1 says the Moon has no atmosphere. Source 2 says that because there is no wind on the Moon, footprints left by astronauts stay there forever.
Based on both sources, why do footprints stay on the Moon?
A. Because the Moon is very far away from Earth.
B. Because there is no air or wind to blow the dust away.
C. Because the Moon’s surface is made of sticky rocks.
D. Because astronauts wear very heavy boots.
B. Because there is no air or wind to blow the dust away.
(Combines information from both sources).
Which sentence uses a transition word or phrase that best shows a cause-and-effect relationship?
C.It rained all afternoon; therefore, the baseball game was canceled.
(therefore shows the reason something happened)
3. According to Source 3, what is a benefit of playing Multiplayer games that is NOT mentioned in the other sources?
A. It helps with math.
B. It improves memory.
C. it teaches teamwork and cooperation.
D. It helps with history.
C. it teaches teamwork and cooperation.
8. Which sentence from a source provides the best evidence that a student's science experiment was successful?
A. Abigail gathered all her supplies, including vinegar and baking soda.
B. Veronica helped Abigail record the time in her notebook.
C. After adding the last ingredient, the volcano erupted exactly as Abigail had predicted.
D. The science fair was held in the gym on Friday afternoon.
C. After adding the last ingredient, the volcano erupted exactly as Abigail had predicted.
(Shows the outcome/result as evidence).
A student is writing a story about a camping trip. Read the sentences from the story.
'Emilio and Jonathan gathered wood for the fire. They realized they had forgotten the matches.'
Which transition word should be used to join these two sentences to show a change in the story?
A.ButA. But
(but shows a difference or change)
Directions: A student is organizing their notes for their opinion essay. Use the information from Source 1 (The Podcast) and Source 3 (The Comparison Chart) to complete the table below.
Goal A: Find a way to help students learn History.
Goal B: Find a game that improves a student's Speed.
Goal A: Source 1, Students build castles in Minecraft to remember facts better than a book.
Goal B: Source 3, Brain Training games help improve a student's Memory and Speed.
9. A student is comparing two articles about recycling. Article A focuses on recycling plastic bottles. Article B focuses on recycling paper and cardboard.
What is the main difference between the two sources?
A. Article A explains how to save trees, while Article B explains how to save the ocean.
B. Article A discusses plastic waste, while Article B discusses paper waste.
C. Article A says recycling is hard, while Article B says it is easy.
D. Article A is a story, while Article B is a poem.
B. Article A discusses plastic waste, while Article B discusses paper waste.
(Identifies the specific topics of each source).
Which of these sentences is a complete sentence and not a fragment or run-on?
C.Walking to the park after lunch.
D.Rose and Sarai to the park.
B. Rose and Sarai walked to the park after lunch.
(Contains a complete subject and predicate)
Complete the table to compare how Source 1 and Source 2 describe the "Downsides" of gaming.
Source
What is the main concern or drawback?
Source 1
Source 2
Source 1: Physical health issues like eye strain and behavioral issues like loud noise/shouting.
Source 2: Mental fatigue (tired brains) which leads to making simple mistakes on schoolwork.
10. In an article about the history of Atlanta, there is a map showing the city’s railroads in the 1800s. How does this map help the reader understand the text? A. It shows what the people in Atlanta looked like long ago.
B. It provides a visual of why Atlanta became a center for transportation.
C. It lists the names of all the mayors in Atlanta’s history.
D. It explains how to drive a train from Atlanta to Savannah.
B. It provides a visual of why Atlanta became a center for transportation.
(Explains the purpose of the map in relation to the topic).
Read the following paragraph.
'Yatziry loves to paint. She uses bright colors like yellow and orange. __________, she always cleans her brushes when she is finished.'
Which word or phrase best fits in the blank to add more information?
B. In addition
(shows there is more information being given on the same topic)