CORNHOLE
Which word from paragraph 5 best helps the reader know the meaning of dispute?
A. early
B. Believe
C. Debate
D. origin
C. Debate
Which sentence from the selection best conveys the pet store’s owner’s disapproval toward replacing the goldfish -
A. Every day, I went over to the Benson’s as though nothing was wrong.
B. I paid the owner and headed to the Benson’s house.
C. Half an hour later, he was still glaring.
D. That’s how long it took to find a perfect match.
C. Half an hour later, he was still glaring.
Line 10 is written as one line most likely to highlight-
A. The metal architecture of their environment.
B. The unlimited comforts that come with this new event.
C. The lack of time for personal pleasure.
D. The recurring event of the new life.
C. The lack of time for personal pleasure.
What does the alliteration in line 15 help the reader visualize?
A. The movement of the speaker’s ears
B. How the speakers tongue appears
C. The fun the speaker is having
D. Why the speaker enjoys racing
A. The movement of the speaker’s ears
Read the dictionary entry for the word great.
great\grat adjective
Large in number
Of noble or high character
Impressive or grand
Of extraordinary powers
Which definition best matches the way great is used in paragraph #1?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
C. Definition 3
In paragraph 8, the details about cornhole platforms support the idea that cornhole platforms-
A. Are more expensive when they are personalized
B. Can be used to express individuality
C. May be difficult to locate
D. Are all constructed in the same way
B. Can be used to express individuality
The author italicized the word “I” in paragraph 2 most likely to show that -
A. The self doubt Ernie felt when given a responsibility.
B. The confidence Ernie feels about doing the job well.
C. The confusion Ernie feels when Mrs. Benson gave him a job.
D. The confidence Mrs. Benson feels for Ernie to take care of Jaws.
A. The self doubt Ernie felt when given a responsibility.
After Line 9 of the poem, the speaker changes their mind most likely to highlight-
A. A superficial problem.
B. That they don’t want to face the conflict that they are encountering.
C. A different point of view of their situation.
D. A positive time of their life.
C. A different point of view of their situation.
Both texts indicate that wiener dog races-
A. Require practice and dedication
B. Are held only in autumn
C. Encourage spectators to choose winners
D. Benefit animal shelters and rescue agencies
A. Require practice and dedication
The author uses sensory language in paragraph 7 to help the reader imagine-
A. Richness of the castle
B. Location of the castle
C. Extravagance of the watch
D. Mood of the characters
A. Richness of the castle
How does the author organize the information in paragraphs 3-5?
A. Presenting the origins of cornhole in chronological order
B. Contrasting the different ways in which connhole may have originated.
C. Explaining the process of how different cultures play cornhole
D. Describing the different materials used to construct cornhole equipment
B. Contrasting the different ways in which connhole may have originated.
Paragraph #4 is important to the plot because it is when -
A. Notices that Jaws doesn’t look too good.
B. Learns a new way to fix his problem.
C. Feels surprised that the Bensons trusted him.
D. Realizes the conflict that the fish is dead.
D. Realizes the conflict that the fish is dead.
The author includes the repetition of stanzas 1 and 4 mainly to-
A. Help the reader understand the stress of caring for new child.
B. Share a personal experience.
C. Emphasize that the speakers love overshadows any internal conflicts.
D. Encourage the reader to be open to expressing their feelings.
C. Emphasize that the speakers love overshadows any internal conflicts.
4. Which statement best describes the purpose of the texts?
A. Both texts were written to persuade the reader that adopting a dog can be fulfilling.
B. Both texts were written to teach the reader what happens during a wiener dog race.
C. “Barktoberfest: Fun for Families and Four-Legged Friends” was written to provide information about a dog-themed fa;; festival, while “In the Winner’s Circle” was written to entertain the reader.
D. “Barktoberfest: Fun for Families and Four-Legged Friends” was written to compare some fun fall traditions, while “In the Winner’s Circle” was written to help the reader understand how dogs think.
C. “Barktoberfest: Fun for Families and Four-Legged Friends” was written to provide information about a dog-themed fa;; festival, while “In the Winner’s Circle” was written to entertain the reader.
Read this sentence from paragraph #10.
"When Jenik heard the jingle-jangle of carriage bells, he rubbed his watch again."
The author’s uses of sensory language helps the reader-
A. Visualize what the carriage looks like
B. Understand the magic of the watch
C. Imagine the sound of the bells
D. Picture Jenik’s appearance
C. Imagine the sound of the bells
The table included within the text-
A. Provides details about cornhole equipment
B. Lists rules that cornhole players must follow
C. Explains how different cornhole throws are executed
D. Provides explanations for cornhole words and phrases
D. Provides explanations for cornhole words and phrases
What is the best summary of the story?
A. Benson gave Ernie a job of taking care of Jaws. Ernie didn’t feed him so Jaws died. Ernie replaced the fish just in time for the family to get home and see it alive. The kids were delighted.
B. Ernie has messed up plenty of jobs. He has mowed tomatoes when he was supposed to mow the grass and forgot to close the window when washing a car. One day Ms. Benson gave him a job that he messed up again at but fixed it at the end.
C. Ernie was excited to start his new responsibility when Ms. Benson told him to watch after their house while being gone. Erine replaced Jaws with a new fish to fix his mistake
D. Ernie has a history of mistakes and wanted to change that when given a job by Ms. Benson. He thought he killed the pet fish, Jaws, the first day.. Ernie replaced the fish with a new one, and thanked by Ms. Benson after she told him that the fish was dead already.
D. Ernie has a history of mistakes and wanted to change that when given a job by Ms. Benson. He thought he killed the pet fish, Jaws, the first day.. Ernie replaced the fish with a new one, and thanked by Ms. Benson after she told him that the fish was dead already.
What is the important message presented in this selection?
A. The difficulty is temporary, love is forever.
B. Everyone needs to get away sometimes
C. Life is unpredictable
D. Love is predictable
A. The difficulty is temporary, love is forever.
5. An important difference between the two texts is that only “In the Winner’s Circle”-
A. Emphasize the time of year
B. Highlights friendship between people and pets
C. Indicates that wiener dogs enjoy racing
D. Conveys a personal experience
D. Conveys a personal experience
The author uses a simile in paragraph 7 to emphasize Jenik’s-
A. Sadness about his father’s refusal
B. Creativity in decorating a castle
C. Plan to reveal his success
D. Accomplishments in life
A. Sadness about his father’s refusal
Which sentence from the text is a fact that can be verified?
A. The next time you are at a social event where a game is taking place, why not toss a few bags and discover the fun of cornhole!
B. It has become so popular that the American Cornhole Association (ACA) was established in 2005.
C. They believe Jebediah McGillicuddy is the true inventor of the game.
D. Many cornhole platforms are painted with interesting colors and designs, such as those that reflect favorite sports teams or a family’s names or initials.
B. It has become so popular that the American Cornhole Association (ACA) was established in 2005.
Read this sentence from paragraph 5.
But instead of swimming around, he just stared at me. What you did was wrong”, those tiny eyes seemed to say.
The author uses a personification to illustrate-
A. The fish’s lack to respect towards authority.
B. To make the story more interesting.
C. The fish’s fantastic compression skills.
D. Ernie’s internal conflict.
D. Ernie’s internal conflict.
What is the tone of line 10 through 17?
A. Mocking
B. Sorrowful
C. Ecstatic
D. Pleading
B. Sorrowful
Which inference is supported by both texts?
A. Dogs enjoy spending time outdoors with their owners.
B. Most owners find it easy to train their dogs to follow commands.
C. Animals from resume facilities make the best pets.
D. Animal races are likely to become more popular in the future.
A. Dogs enjoy spending time outdoors with their owners.
The resolution of the story reveals that-
A. Jenik is disappointed
B. The princess is trusting
C. The animals are not loyal
D. Jeniks is clever
D. Jeniks is clever