Drama/Plays
Read the stage directions.
[Alex unrolls a paper, pulls a pencil from their backpack, and begins writing while muttering to themselves.]
What is the best paraphrase of these stage directions?
A. Alex opens the paper and begins to write carefully while thinking.
B. After unrolling the paper, Alex removes a pencil from their backpack and starts writing while speaking to themselves.
C. Alex quickly opens the paper and begins writing information. They then share ideas out loud.
D. Once Alex finds a pencil, they open the paper and jot down notes about what they are saying.
B. After unrolling the paper, Alex removes a pencil from their backpack and starts writing while speaking to themselves.
Which sentence best represents an important theme in “Maya’s Jacket”?
A. Fashion trends change quickly.
B. Being patient can lead to positive outcomes.
C. Shopping with family is more fun.
D. Clothing stores are designed to influence shoppers.
B. Being patient can lead to positive outcomes.
1. Who is most likely the intended audience of the article?
A. People who want to learn how to use digital art programs
B. People who collect expensive artwork
C. People interested in how art is created
D. People who work only with computers
C. People interested in how art is created
41. Which sentence BEST belongs at the end of the letter?
A Oak Ridge is a small town.
B Thank you for your time and suggestions.
C My family moved here last summer.
D Community centers are helpful.
B Thank you for your time and suggestions.
Read the excerpt.
[The bus hits a bump. The marker streaks across the poster. Alex groans.]
Why is this moment important to the plot of the play?
A. It explains the setting of the story.
B. It shows Alex’s rushing causes a problem with their work.
C. It introduces the main theme of the play.
D. It shows Alex enjoys working on the bus.
B. It shows Alex’s rushing causes a problem with their work.
Why is the clothing store setting important to the plot of “Maya’s Jacket”?
Select TWO correct answers.
A. It allows Maya to think about whether the jacket is worth the cost.
B. It explains why Leah prefers simple clothing.
C. It gives Maya the opportunity to see the jacket again later.
D. It shows how shopping habits change between cousins.
E. It teaches Maya about how clothes are made.
A, C
Which evidence from the article shows that creating handmade art requires a large amount of preparation?
A. “Movies, posters, and video games often rely on visual art to tell a story.”
B. “Large projects often required thousands of drawings before a final product could be completed.”
C. “Digital art programs became more common.”
D. “Viewers also appreciate seeing artwork that reflects time, effort, and personal style.”
B. “Large projects often required thousands of drawings before a final product could be completed.”
39. What change needs to be made in sentence 5?
A Change cost to costs
B Insert a comma after free
C Change hope to hopes
D No change is needed.
C Change hope to hopes
Read the stage directions.
[Jordan looks down at the floor before responding.]
What does the reader learn about Jordan from these stage directions?
A. Jordan is being dishonest while speaking.
B. Jordan is worried about a mess nearby.
C. Jordan is being cautious to avoid more accidents.
D. Jordan is embarrassed about how they acted.
D. Jordan is embarrassed about how they acted.
Which idea should be included to complete a summary of “Maya’s Jacket”?
Maya sees a jacket she likes but cannot afford it.
She decides not to buy it at that time.
Months later, she returns to the same store.
A. Leah decides to buy a different jacket instead.
B. The jacket is on sale, and Maya realizes waiting helped her.
C. Maya no longer cares about her style.
D. The store has completely changed its displays.
B. The jacket is on sale, and Maya realizes waiting helped her.
What is the most likely reason the author presents the information in paragraphs 2 and 3 in this order?
A. To compare how artists choose their favorite tools
B. To explain how artistic styles became popular
C. To show how art tools changed over time
D. To describe how artists sell their work
C. To show how art tools changed over time
31. What is the BEST transition to add to the beginning of sentence 7?
A In comparison
B In the beginning
C In fact
D Meanwhile
D Meanwhile
Read the stage directions.
[The setting is Wednesday morning the day his project is due. Leo enters out of breath and looks like he just woke up.]
What is the most likely reason the playwright describes Leo as “out of breath” and “like he just woke up”?
A. To show that Leo relies on help from other people
B. To show that Leo is often tired in the morning
C. To show that Leo does things at the last possible moment
D. To show that Leo cares greatly about his school work
C. To show that Leo does things at the last possible moment
What is the central idea of the article “Stitch by Stitch”?
A. Sewing is a hobby that requires expensive materials.
B. Learning skills from family members can lead to unexpected opportunities.
C. Social media is the best way to become successful.
D. Businesses are difficult for young people to manage.
B. Learning skills from family members can lead to unexpected opportunities.
What is the main claim the author makes in the article?
A. Digital art is more popular than handmade art
B. Handmade art is no longer useful in modern industries
C. Traditional art skills continue to be valuable today
D. Artists should avoid using technology
C. Traditional art skills continue to be valuable today
35. What change, if any, should be made in sentence 3?
A Change for to in
B Change ways to way’s
C Insert they after habits
D No change is needed.
B Change ways to way’s
SCENE 1
1 [The setting is Thursday morning on a school bus. Jayden is seated, holding a large poster board. Mia enters and sits beside him. Jayden looks tired and is flipping through his backpack.]
2 MIA: Morning!
3 JAYDEN: Hi. [He pulls out a marker and begins writing quickly. He mutters to himself.] The planets go in this order—
4 MIA: You should probably sketch it first.
5 JAYDEN: No time. It’s due today.
6 [The bus suddenly hits a bump. The marker slips from Jayden’s hand and makes a long streak across the poster.]
7 JAYDEN: No!
8 [He leans forward and puts his head against the seat in front of him.]
SCENE 2
9 [Later that day in the cafeteria, Jayden sits at a table with the same poster. The streak is still visible.]
10 MIA: It looks like the bus didn’t help much.
11 JAYDEN: I should’ve started this earlier.
12 MIA: Do you want help fixing it before class?
13 JAYDEN: Yeah. I really do. I don’t want this to happen again.
Why are lines 6 through 8 important to the plot of the play? Support your answer with evidence from the play.
Lines 6-8 are important because they show Jayden’s rushing causes a problem with his project, which leads him to realize he needs to plan better. They are important because they create the PROBLEM in the plot (story.) I know this because the text states "The marker slips from Jayden's hand and makes a long streak across the poster."
What is DIFFERENT about how Maya and Elena develop their interests?
A. Maya’s style develops naturally over time, while Elena intentionally practices and improves a skill.
B. Maya learns from family members, while Elena teaches herself completely.
C. Maya develops her interest to earn money, while Elena does not.
D. Maya changes her interests often, while Elena keeps hers private.
A. Maya’s style develops naturally over time, while Elena intentionally practices and improves a skill.
In paragraph 3, the word distance most nearly means—
A. measure
B. separate
C. improve
D. replace
B. separate
30. Sentence 2 needs to be revised. Rewrite sentence 2 in a clear and effective way.
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Others swim in the ocean, collect seashells or build sandcastles.