What is the question asking?
If a question asks for the main idea, it wants to know:
A. one small detail
B. what the text is mostly about
C. the funniest part
D. the first sentence
B. what the text is mostly about
If a question asks for the author’s purpose, it wants to know:
A. who the author is
B. why the author wrote the text
C. when it was published
D. the setting
B. why the author wrote the text
Nina peeked at the stage curtain and took a deep breath.
What can the reader infer about Nina?
A. She is excited to leave
B. She is nervous about performing
C. She is angry with the audience
D. She is bored backstage
B. She is nervous about performing
Before writing, best first move is:
A. Start immediately
B. Plan ideas on scrap paper
C. Skip prompt
D. Copy the passage
B. Plan ideas on scrap paper
If two answers seem correct, what is the best next step?
A. Pick the longer one
B. Return to the text for proof
C. Guess quickly
D. Skip the question
B. Return to the text for proof
If a question asks you to choose the best evidence, you should look for:
A. the longest answer
B. details that best prove the answer
C. random facts
D. hardest vocabulary
B. details that best prove the answer
Compare means _____ and contrast means ______.
A. similarities, differences
B. they are the same
C. differences, same
D. same, similarities
A. similarities, differences
Read the sentence:
The cafeteria buzzed as students rushed in.
What does the word buzzed suggest?
A. It was noisy and active
B. It was empty
C. It was dark
D. It was broken
A. It was noisy and active
Which response is strongest?
A. Claim only
B. Claim + evidence
C. Evidence only
D. Opinion only
B. Claim + evidence
If you feel confused by a question, first you should:
A. Change previous answers
B. Reread the question carefully
C. Leave it blank
D. Choose C
B. Reread the question carefully
If a question asks for central idea, it means:
A. the text’s most important message or point
B. where the story happens
C. who is speaking
D. the title only
A. the text’s most important message or point
If a text tries to convince readers to recycle, the purpose is to:
A. entertain
B. persuade
C. describe weather
D. summarize
B. persuade
Read the sentence:
Kai completed his homework early, so he had time to play outside.
The word so shows:
A. contrast
B. cause and effect
C. sequence
D. opinion
B. cause and effect
What does the RACE strategy stand for?
A. Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Explain
B. Read, Analyze, Compare, End
C. Rewrite, Ask, Create, Edit
D. Review, Answer, Check, Exit
A. Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Explain
Before you submit your test, what is the best thing to do?
A. Leave any skipped questions blank
B. Check that every question has an answer
C. Erase answers you are unsure about
D. Restart the hardest passage
B. Check that every question has an answer
If a question asks you to infer, you should:
A. copy the text exactly
B. figure something out using clues
C. guess wildly
D. skip it
B. figure something out using clues
Analyze means:
A. Read quickly
B. Break apart and examine deeply
C. Guess
D. Rewrite paragraph
B. Break apart and examine deeply
Read the paragraph:
Mila practiced violin each day, asked questions, and stayed after class for help.
Which idea is best supported?
A. Mila is determined
B. Mila is careless
C. Mila is shy
D. Mila is frustrated
A. Mila is determined
If prompt asks for two parts, you should:
A. Focus on one part
B. Answer both parts clearly
C. Ignore second part
D. Write longer instead
B. Answer both parts clearly
What usually helps most when reading a hard passage?
A. Read only first paragraph
B. Read in chunks and pause to think
C. Skip to questions only
D. Read as fast as possible
B. Read in chunks and pause to think
If a question asks for theme, it wants:
A. the lesson or message
B. where it happened
C. character names
D. page number
A. the lesson or message
Context clues help determine:
A. Theme
B. Meaning of unknown word
C. Author age
D. Plot ending
B. Meaning of unknown word
Read the sentence:
The moon smiled down on the quiet town.
What literary device is used?
A. simile
B. metaphor
C. personification
D. alliteration
C. personification
Which plan best helps organized writing?
A. Write without thinking
B. Jot claim and two ideas first
C. Start with conclusion
D. Rewrite prompt only
B. Jot claim and two ideas first
Which mindset is strongest during testing?
A. One question at a time
B. I need every answer instantly
C. If I miss one, I’m done
D. Rush everything
A. One question at a time