Citing Evidence
Which sentence provides information about the conduct of a liger?
(1) The liger is a hybrid offspring of a male lion and a female tiger. (2) The liger has parents in the same genus, but of different species. (3) The liger is distinct from the similar hybrid tigon and is the largest of all known extant felines. (4) They enjoy swimming, which is a characteristic of tigers, and are very social like lions. (5) Notably, ligers typically grow larger than either parent species, unlike tigons.
What is sentence 4?
They enjoy swimming, which is a characteristic of tigers, and are very social like lions.
A Slinky is a toy that consists of a pre-compressed helical spring. It was invented by Richard James in the early 1940s. It can perform a number of tricks, including traveling down a flight of stairs end-over-end as it stretches and reforms itself with the aid of gravity and its own momentum, or appearing to levitate for a period of time after it has been dropped. These interesting characteristics have contributed not only to its success as a toy in its home country of the United States, but also in other countries as well.
What is the central idea?
A. The Slinky was invented in the 1940s
B. The Slinky is a versatile toy with worldwide popularity
C. The Slinky can downstairs and reform itself
D. The Slinky is popular in the U.S. and other countries
What is B?
The Slinky is a versatile toy with worldwide popularity
Janey turned on Wink News. The weatherman forecasted an 80% chance of thunderstorms.
It can be inferred that:
A. it will rain today
B. there is 20% chance of sleet only
C. bringing an umbrella would be a good idea
D. all after school sports will be cancelled
What is C?
bringing an umbrella would be a good idea
It's the classic home buyer's conundrum: should we build a new home, or buy an existing home? Each option has its pros and cons. For instance, building a house from the ground up will give you the floor plan you want, but it will take months to construct. If you buy an existing home, you might have to compromise on the floor plan, but you'll get to move in right after you close!
Which is an objective summary of why people shouldn't build a new home?
A. They can't choose their own floor plan
B. They won't be able to afford the monthly payments
C. Building a home is very time-consuming
D. Building a home is too stressful
What is C?
Building a home is very time-consuming
A. only applies to existing homes
B. this is subjective - not objective
C. YES - objective because time can be measured
D. this is also subjective - not objective
What do you call the first element of the plot (think story line/rollercoaster) that introduces characters and establishes the setting?
What is the exposition?
Which sentence suggests that Ken does not want to lend his phone?
(1) Ken looked curiously at Ryan, then figured out what he was doing. (2) Ryan couldn't find his new iPhone. (3) He searched all over his house, but to no avail. (4) "Ken, lend me your phone for the night. (5) I'm going out." (6) Ken hesitated. (7) "Sure Ryan, I think it's upstairs." (8) "Much obliged," said Ryan.
What is sentence 6?
Ken hesitated.
Savannah slipped the candy bar into her pocket and attempted to sneak out of the candy store. She was stopped before she even got outside. The owner called the police. Although no charges were filed against her, the experience was terrifying. She felt horrible and ashamed about her behavior, and she never stole anything again.
What is the theme?
A. Stealing
B. A girl tried to steal a candy bar
C. Crime doesn't pay
D. Candy is very tempting
What is C?
Crime doesn't pay
Jenna decided against the local library for her Shakespeare research and boarded the bus for Baltimore University Library. This library boasts 40 million volumes. Jenna hopes she has enough time to complete her research.
What inference can the reader make?
A. the library will probably be closed when she arrives
B. the library has a copy of Romeo & Juliet in circulation
C. Jenna will be able to check out a copy of MacBeth
D. Jenna will complete all of her research before the library closes
What is B?
the library has a copy of Romeo & Juliet in circulation
There are over 40 million volumes, so it's very likely Romeo & Juliet would be in circulation
Thinking about getting a large dog such as a Great Dane or a German Shepherd to protect your residence? Or do you believe that an alarm system will give you better protection? While dogs are certainly beneficial for both companionship and protection, they're not a viable replacement for a monitored home security system installed in your home. Dogs are often difficult to train. Also, if you're away on vacation, chances are your dog will be in a kennel, not defending your home. The choice is ultimately yours, however.
Which summarizes how the author feels about this issue?
A. He is unsure how to feel about it
B. He claims a dog is a greater defense against a robber
C. He thinks the alarm system is better
D. He believes it depends on the breed of dog you get
What is C?
He thinks the alarm system is the better option
Which point of view uses pronouns like "he" and "she'?
What is third person?
Which sentence contains a historical allusion?
(1) A lot can happen in 40 years. (2) But when it comes to technology, 40 years is like going back to the days of Moses or the Roman Empire. (3) Case in point: the mobile phone - and more recently, the rise of mobile internet communications, social networks, and super-fast internet. (4) But what were the phones that made it happen; who were the pioneering brands that made today's handsets possible; and which phone, out of thousands launched since the 1980s, was the most important? (5) Answer: quite a few.
What is sentence 2?
But when it comes to technology, 40 years is like going back to the days of Moses or the Roman Empire.
What sentence BEST supports the central idea, which is that women's suffrage was a difficult battle to win?
(1) The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted American women the right to vote on August 18, 1920. (2) This right was known as women's suffrage. (3) It ended almost a century of protest. (4) In 1848, the movement for women's rights launched on a national level with the Seneca Falls Convention organized by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott. (5) Following the convention, the demand for the vote became a centerpiece of the women's rights movement.
What is sentence 3?
It ended almost a century of protest
Rob woke up with a sore throat and a runny nose.
It can be inferred that:
A. Rob will stay home from school
B. Rob will take antibiotics
C. Rob is allergic to flowers
D. Rob likely caught a cold
What is D?
Rob likely caught a cold
"A shirt, tie, and blazer may not be the perfect ingredients for my favorite outfit, but I wouldn't throw away the idea of school uniforms. Wearing a uniform is a badge of pride and creates an identity for a school. Uniforms show that you are part of the school. Wearing it says we're all in this together," Jason Wing, student at Neale-Wade Academy is Cambridge, says. "Also, if you wear your uniform with pride, it means you are half way there to being respectful and buying into what the school is all about."
Which summarizes Jason Wing's perspective?
A. He hates wearing blazers and ties and wishes the policy would change
B. Although he dislikes blazers and ties, he is in favor of the pride that comes with wearing a school uniform
C. Although he doesn't like his school uniform, he will work with the school to design one that everyone would be proud to wear
What is B?
Although he dislikes blazers and ties, he is in favor of the pride that comes with wearing a school uniform
Twenty years ago, replacing typewriters with computers was thought of as a sagacious idea because computers made typing, editing and proofreading much easier.
What does "sagacious" mean?
A. ridiculous
B. weak
C. wise
D. controversial
What is C?
Wise
Which sentence provides information about the conduct of woodpeckers?
(1) Woodpeckers are part of the family Picidae, a group of near-passerine birds. (2) The family Picidae includes about 240 species arranged in 35 genera. (3) Woodpeckers are found worldwide. (4) Most species live in forests or woodland habitats. (5) They mostly forage for insect prey on the trunks and branches of trees. (6) They come in a variety of colors and sizes.
What is sentence 5?
They mostly forage for insect prey on the trunks and branches of trees.
Bonsai is a Japanese art form using cultivation techniques to produce small trees in containers that mimic the shape and scale of full size trees. This Japanese tradition dates back over a thousand years. The purposes of Bonsai is primarily contemplation for the viewer, and the pleasant exercise of effort and ingenuity for the grower. By contrast with other plant cultivation practices, Bonsai are not intended for production of food or for medicine. Instead, Bonsai practice focuses on long term cultivation and shaping of one or more small trees growing in a container.
What are the TWO central ideas for this text?
A. People have been growing Bonsai trees for thousands of years
B. Bonsai is the art of cultivating miniature trees
C. Bonsai are grown for pleasure, rather than need
D. People need to study for any years to learn the Bonsai technique
What is B & C?
Bonsai is the art of cultivating miniature trees
Bonsai are grown for pleasure, rather than need
Marcus checked the list in the hallway. He walked home with tears in his eyes. He pushed past his brother and went straight to his room. The well-used basketball in his garage remained motionless. He was so upset that even his video games didn't offer refuge.
What inference can be made?
A. Marcus failed his math test
B. Marcus didn't make the basketball team
C. Marcus couldn't find his favorite video game
D. Marcus was angry at his brother
Marcus didn't make the basketball team
Clues:
-Marcus checked the list in the hallway
-The well-used basketball in his garage remained motionless
October arrived, spreading a damp chill over the grounds and into the castile. Madam Pomfrey, the nurse, was kept busy by a sudden spike of colds among the staff and students. Her Pepperup potion worked instantly, though it left the drinker smoking at the ears for several hours afterward. Ginny Weasley, who had been looking pale, was bullied into taking some by Percy. The steam pouring from under her vivid hair gave them the impression that her whole head was on fire.
Which summarizes how Ginny Weasley felt about the potion?
A. She was reluctant to take it
B. She was glad it made her feel better
C. She was scared that her ears would smoke
D. She was feeling hot from her vivid hair
What is A?
She was reluctant to take it
Clue: She was bullied into taking some by Percy
What is a paragraph called in poetry?
What is a stanza?
Which sentence provides information about what Harper's mother was MOST upset about?
(1) Harper added another dish to the stack in the sink. (2) She left the door unlocked and forgot to pull down the shades. (3) She neglected to turn off the lights and left the television on. (4) She even left an open box of cookies on the couch. (5) When Harper's mother came home, she looked around and yelled, "Harper, do you own stock in the electric company?!"
What is sentence 3?
She neglected to turn off the lights and left the television on.
That is the only sentence that references using electricity; Harper's mother is using sarcasm.
Located about 25 miles south of Fort Myers, Florida's family-friendly Sanibel Island draws vacationers looking for beautiful beaches and opportunities to explore the area's rich ecosystem. The sandy beaches offer relaxation and the opportunity to collect unique seashells. The island itself is a refuge to many forms of wildlife. You may even see bobcats, alligators, and river otters patrolling the mangroves while on a guided tour.
Which are the TWO central ideas for this text?
A. People visit Sanibel Island for the beautiful beaches
B. Sanibel Island is located 25 miles away from Fort Myers
C. People visit Sanibel Island to explore the wildlife
D. Alligators can be seen on a tour of Sanibel Island
What is A & C?
People visit Sanibel Island for the beautiful beaches
People visit Sanibel Island to explore the wildlife
The students walked down the hallway into their classroom. Jennifer was full from eating three pieces of pizza for lunch. As they took their seats, the teacher instructed them to clear their desks, and take out a sheet of paper. Jimmy groaned when he heard the instructions. The rest of the class was silent.
It can be inferred that:
A. Jennifer won't order the pizza again
B. The students were being punished for being noisy
C. Jimmy is feeling very sick
D. The students will be taking a test soon
What is D?
The students will be taking a test soon
All summer, Jesse pushes himself to be the fastest boy in fifth grade, running mile after hilly mile on the family farm. When the year's first schoolyard race is run, his victory is stolen by a new girl who doesn't even know enough to stay off the boys' side of the playground. Instead of becoming rivals, they become friends. Jesse guides Lisa, the city girl, through life in the country, and she draws him into the imaginary world of fantasy books.
Which BEST summarizes Lisa's personality?
A. She is country girl at heart and loves to read
B. She is very athletic and has a great imagination
C. She likes to ridicule people but is also a great friend
D. She hates bullies but wants to teach them to be nice
What is B?
She is very athletic and has a great imagination
During which element of the plot would you first be able to predict the outcome of the conflict?
What is the climax?