Comprehension
According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” why was Irving’s solo flight around the world extraordinary? Choose two options.
He was the youngest person to fly around the globe alone.
b. He was the only African American to make such a trip.
c. He made the fewest number of stops during the flight.
d. He completed the trip in the shortest amount of time.
e. He took the longest possible route around the globe.
He was the youngest person to fly around the globe alone.
He was the only African American to make such a trip
What does it mean if you accomplish something?
You successfully complete a goal.
Read this sentence from “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator.” To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to the University of Florida.
Given the information in the sentence, identify what was most likely true about Irving at that time. Choose two options.
He was an outstanding athlete.
He was dedicated to becoming a pilot.
Which word (or words) in the following sentence is a proper noun and should be capitalized?
a. fifth-grade class
b. field trip
c. delaware river
d. ecosystem
Delaware river
Given your knowledge of the Old English suffix -ful, which of the following would a boastful person be most likely to do?
a. found a nonprofit
b. start an argument
c. brag about a grade
d. take flying lessons
c. brag about a grade
As explained in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what inspired Irving to become a pilot?
sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airplane
Which of the following activities is most likely to be considered purposeful?
graduating from high school
Part A Using clues in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” decide which of the following inferences best describes how Barrington Irving feels about accomplishing his solo flight around the world.
a. proud and satisfied
b. nervous but hopeful
c. scared but determined
d. excited yet disbelieving
a. proud and satisfied
Which word in the following sentences is a possessive pronoun? Jamal’s going to ride his brother’s bike to school. He hopes that his own bike will be fixed today. His dad’s working on it now.
a. Jamal’s
b. brother’s
c. his
d. dad’s
His
One meaning of the word bounty is “plenty.” Based on your knowledge of the Old English suffix -ful, choose the best definition of bountiful.
a. gifts
b. adequate
c. determined
d. overflowing
d. overflowing
According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what is the main goal of Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation?
to increase interest in careers in aviation, science, and math
How might someone best show that she has determination? Base your answer on the meaning of determination.
by practicing the piano two hours every day
In this paragraph from “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what key concept does the underlined sentence develop? “We want to create a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to take ownership and accomplish something amazing,” [Irving] notes. “Meaningful, real-world learning experiences fire up the neurons in kids’ minds. If you don’t do that, you’ve lost them. Purposeful, inspiring activities increase the chance they’ll stay on that learning and career path. We’ve had one young lady receive a full scholarship to Duke University as a math major, and several young men are now pilots, engineers, and aircraft mechanics.”
Experience Aviation is accomplishing its goal of increasing participation in math and science careers.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
a. Maria and her friends are organizing a fundraiser for they’re school food pantry. Your attendance would be very welcome.
b. Maria and her friends are organizing a fundraiser for their school food pantry. You’re attendance would be very welcome.
c. Maria and her friends are organizing a fundraiser for their school food pantry. Your attendance would be very welcome.
c. Maria and her friends are organizing a fundraiser for their school food pantry. Your attendance would be very welcome.
In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what does Irving have planned for the future?
to turn a jet into a mobile classroom
Part B Which excerpt from the text best supports your answer to Part A?
a. Then another dream took hold: flying solo around the world.
b. After 97 days, 26 stops, and dozens of thunderstorms, monsoons, snowstorms, and sandstorms, he touched down to a roaring crowd in Miami.
c. This “Journey for Knowledge” flight is scheduled to depart in 2013 and will make Irving the youngest person ever to fly to all seven continents.
d. “They told me it would take forever and I’d never come home. Well … guess what?
d. “They told me it would take forever and I’d never come home. Well … guess what?
Which of the following words is an example of a personal pronoun?
a. you
b. his
c. James
d. Janet’s
you
In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” which statements about the “Journey for Knowledge” program are true? Choose three options
The program will include communicating with the International Space Station.
Students in the program will learn more about engineering and technology.
During the program, Irving will fly to all seven continents.