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Testing Strategies
Rhino Poem
Trade Rats
Song Poem
Night-Owl
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The first thing you should do when you see a new passage:
a. read the questions b. preview the text c. answer the questions d. start reading
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How does the Rhinoceros look at the beginning of the poem?
A calm B eager C scared D upset
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In paragraph 6, what is the meaning of the word vacant?
A busy B complete C empty D full
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6 Which lines help explain the main idea of the poem?
A “Bending, then upspringing / As the breezes run;” B “Drawing back, but leaving / Lingeringly the land.” C “Rainbow light / Flashes bright" D “Only waves at play / Last forever"
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Which is the best reason for filling the can with water and freezing it overnight?
A: to create a solid surface on which to pound the can without denting it B:to be able to see the owl pattern more clearly as you work c: to make the whole project more fun by first creating ice d: to make the lantern stronger after finishing the project
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If you see the words, "according to the passage or paragraph", you should know that the answer is:
a. easy to guess b. you need to make an inference c. in the passage or paragraph d. read the whole passage first
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What would change the Rhinoceros’s feelings?
A giving him new clothing B being afraid of his size C drawing him with two horns D showing off his new style
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As used in paragraph 3, what is the meaning of the word stealthily?
A with little sound B with little thought C with some assistance D with much confusion
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Which describes the speaker’s point of view about being a butterfly?
A She would feel useless. B She would feel nervous. C She would feel important. D She would feel carefree.
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Step 4 tells the reader, “Cut out (or trace) the owl pattern.” Which word means the same as pattern?
A composition B design C head D symbol
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If you see the words best, most, almost in capital or bold letters you should be careful because in the answer choices there will be
a. more than one right answer b. one great answer but many distractors c. no right answer choices d. lots of answers
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In the sentence below, what does the word shabbily mean? “Roberto noticed again how shabbily he was dressed.”
A costly B fancy C poorly D trendy
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In paragraph 6, what is meant by “it looked like rain”?
A It was muddy outside. B It was cloudy outside. C It was flooding outside. D It was lightning outside
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In the second stanza, what does the speaker call “Mines of gold”?
A nectar from the flowers B colors of the flowers C height of the flowers D smell of the flowers
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Step 5 says, “You may need help with some of the next steps.” Which would be the best way for another person to help?
A: by steadying the can so it does not roll or slip while the nail holes are made B: by tearing half the paper off the can to speed things up C: by tying the string through the “hanging holes” so they will be good and tight D: by turning the can upside down to safely empty out the ice
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If you have a question about main idea or what a passage is mostly about you can use the______________ to help you figure it out:
a. last paragraph b. title, intro., and conclusion c. answer choices d. subheadings, titles, intro. and conclusion
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Which event in the story caused the old man to fall down?
A The soccer team won the game and rushed onto the streets. B The soccer game was canceled, and the fans were angry. C The soccer player rode by, and people ran over to see him. D The soccer stadium sold all of the tickets and closed the gate.
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What is the meaning of the word scampered as used in the sentence below from paragraph 9? “Then it turned and scampered away through the door and out into the sagebrush.”
A opened B strolled C lifted D hurried
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In the fourth stanza, what do the waves reveal hidden in the sand?
A stories of rainbows in the sky B tales of coral caves C flashes of bright light D drawings of a butterfly
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Which sentence would fit as part of the final step of the project?
a: Some friends might like to go out for ice cream afterward! b: Hang the lantern indoors or outdoors–it’s your choice! c: Much information about owls can be found on the Internet. d: Always be sure to ask your parents if your friends can come over
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If you do mark ups in the question stems it's also a good idea to do them in the
a. passage b. answer choices c. cross out answer choices d. read everything first
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Which statement summarizes the theme of the selection?
A Generous acts are rewarded. B Accept others’ differences. C Be unafraid to try new things. D Do not be upset by past mistakes
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Which statement summarizes the selection?
A Trade rats always take food and clothing, but never leave items. B It is difficult to stay awake late at night when trying to solve a mystery about trade rats. C With help from Mary, Jack discovers a rat’s nest made with items that were taken from their camp. D A mystery is solved when trade rats are found exchanging items for warm clothing to line their nest.
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According to the poem, how is a cloud’s fate different from the flowers’ and butterflies’ fate?
A It goes away, while they come back again. B It only lives for a day, while they last forever. C It dissolves in the rain, while they die. D It floats out to sea, while they stay on land.
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Why would a person most likely make an owl lantern?
A to use as a storage container B to use as a sturdy doorstop C to use as a party decoration D to use as a birdhouse