Hiking the Rail-Trails
What genre is the selection, "Hiking the Rail-Trails"?
informational (expository) / nonfiction
What genre is the selection, "Wisdom in Wishes?"
poetry, poem
What's a synonym for same?
similar, alike, matching
What is the correct spelling of the italicized word in the following sentence?
The students have posetion of their own belongings in their backpacks.
possession
The image of the rail trail next to paragraph 2 was most likely to support the idea that
A the history of railroads in the United States is fascinating
B outdoor activities can help improve mental health
C rail-trails are both convenient and safe
D many diverse activities can be enjoyed on rail-trails
C rail-trails are both convenient and safe
In line 24 of the poem, "Wisdom in Wishes," the word wary means -
A. careful
B. quick
C. large
D. loud
A. careful
What's a synonym for different?
unalike, opposing
What change should be made in the following sentence?
Jahil’s neighbor came running out the door and cringed when he catched a whiff of the odor.
A Change Jahil’s to Jahils
B Change neighbor to neighber
C Change and to he
D Change catched to caught
D Change catched to caught
What can the reader conclude about doctors based on the image next to paragraph 3?
A Doctors study the impact of hiking and outdoor activities as part of their training in medical school
B Doctors only prescribe hiking to certain patients when other medications are not effective
C Doctors are unfamiliar with the risks associated with health conditions like heart attack or diabetes
D Doctors realize the potential benefits of exercise, like hiking, for preventing certain health conditions
D Doctors realize the potential benefits of exercise, like hiking, for preventing certain health conditions
Based on the events at the end of the poem "wisdom in Wishes," what will the speaker most likely do next?
A. Get rid of all technology
B. Make decisions more carefully
C. Go camping in the woods
D. Play outside more often
D. Play outside more often
Both the article "Hiking the Rail-Trails" and the poem "Wisdom in Wishes" convey the message that -
A. people get bogged down working inside
B. time spent outdoors can bring happy feelings
C. adults should enjoy the outdoors more
D. people need to visit trails
B. time spent outdoors can bring happy feelings
What change should be made in the following sentence?
He said “I’ll help you give Banjo a good scrubbing.”
A. change I'll to Ill
B. move the period after the quotation mark at the end
C. add a comma after said
D. no change needed
C. add a comma after said
The text structure helps the reader understand the authors message by
A Comparing the benefits of rail-trails to other forms of transportation
B Describing the qualities of rail-trails that make them usable for all kinds of activities
C Listing the various activities that can be enjoyed on rail-trails
D Explaining the value of spending time outdoors on rail-trails for all types of people
D Explaining the value of spending time outdoors on rail-trails for all types of people
Which lines from the poem "Wisdom in Wishes" use figurative language to build a sense of happiness?
A. As a child of five, I pranced outside (lines 1-2)
B. Instead I sit, Enclosed in warm walls, (lines 10-11)
C. Then I hear A childish whisper- (lines 19-20)
D. A smile begins The trip over my face. (lines 25-26)
D. A smile begins The trip over my face. (lines 25-26)
Based on the article "Hiking the Rail-Trails," how are the reasons for spending time in nature DIFFERENT from the speaker's reasons in the poem "Widom in Wishes"?
A. "Hiking the Rail-Trails" wants you should spend time with others, but the speaker wanted to be alone.
B. "Hiking the Rail-Trails" hopes that you will spend time outdoors, but the speaker is already satisfied.
C. "Hiking the Rail-Trails" suggests you should spend time outside for your health, but the speaker is required to go outside.
D. "Hiking the Rail-Trails" aims to make a point about society spending time outdoors, but the speaker's desire is personal.
D. "Hiking the Rail-Trails" aims to make a point about society spending time outdoors, but the speaker's desire is personal.
What's a better word to replace "stank" in the following sentence?
The awful stank filled the air.
A. odor
B. oxygen
C. aroma
D. spritz
A. odor
The quote from Amanda Webster in paragraph 4 supports the authors claim by- TWO ANSWERS
1- Disputing the value of spending time outdoors on rail-trails
2- Providing statistical evidence of the popularity of rail-trails
3- Sharing personal experiences and observations about the benefits of rail-trails
4- Advocating for the expansion of rail-trails in urban areas
5- Highlighting that everyday people can use and enjoy rail-trails
3- Sharing personal experiences and observations about the benefits of rail-trails
5- Highlighting that everyday people can use and enjoy rail-trails
The author of the poem "Wisdom in Wishes" uses first-person point of view to -
A. give the speaker an opportunity to explain some favorite hobbies
B. demonstrate how the speaker thinks differently from others
C. focus more on the speaker's problem of too much time indoors
D. reveal the speaker's feelings about playing outdoors again
D. reveal the speaker's feelings about playing outdoors again
Which statement about being outdoors describes both the article "Hiking the Rail-Trails" and the poem "Widom in Wishes"?
A. Living outdoors can teach a person how to protect the environment.
B. People can learn important health skills when staying outdoors.
C. Spending time outdoors can help a person become more creative.
D. People can change their mind about how much they enjoy the outdoors.
D. People can change their mind about how much they enjoy the outdoors.
What change, if any, should be made in the following sentence?
Mr. Barton had lived on a ranch in Glen Rose, tx and knew a little about skunks.
A. change ranch to Ranch
B. change knew to new
C. change tx to TX
D. make no change
C. change tx to TX