Figurative Language or Naw
How does paragraph 9 connect to the rest of the passage?
What is M. It underscores how quickly the blight spread in the eastern states?
Which two sentences contain information that should be included in a summary of the passage?
What is A. “The American chestnut ruled our forests for centuries, but a killer blight made up of microscopic spores needed only 50 years to wipe the giant from the face of North America.” (paragraph 1)?
What does the word pooling mean as it is used in paragraph 10?
What is B. collecting?
Daiki needed to pay for the bento box before the shop closed. He had found a box adorned with beautiful drawings of cherry blossoms. The designs on the box reminded Daiki of the time Olivia and her family took him to the Washington Monument. The cherry blossom trees in the surrounding park were in full bloom, and Olivia’s dad told them that as a token of good will toward the United States, Japanese visitors had planted the park’s first two cherry blossom trees. Daiki was sure Olivia, who still lived back in Washington D.C., would love it.
2 But Daiki knew he still had one more hurdle to jump. His hands trembled slightly as he placed the box on the counter.
3 “How much is this?” asked Daiki.
4 The cashier turned the box over with a sigh. “1,860 yen.”
5 Daiki reached into his pocket for money. He knew the yen would have Japanese writing on it. He bit his lip. Growing up in America, Daiki learned to speak both English and Japanese, but he hadn’t practiced reading Japanese before his family moved to Okinawa.
Question: When Daiki began to pay for his purchase in paragraph 5, he mostly likely felt
A. Greedy
B. Grateful
C. Cheerful
D. Nervous
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What is D nervous?
Text Support: He bit his lip
8 Daiki’s plan was to send Olivia a bento box packed with an origami “lunch” made with the same brightly colored washi paper his family used to make lanterns in their shop. He wanted to simulate a colorful bento meal arranged in compartments.
9 “Yes, I want the box,” said Daiki. As he put his money on the counter, he noticed familiar numerals on the yen. Different from American money in some ways, Japanese currency was similar in others. Relieved, he counted out the correct amount.
10 The cashier took Daiki’s money and put the box into a bag. Daiki thanked the cashier in Japanese, but she did not respond. When Daiki walked out the door, the cashier quickly locked it behind him. Daiki walked to his family’s shop, imagining Olivia’s smile when she opened her package to find her very own piece of Japan.
In the last paragraph, Olivia's "very own piece of Japan", refers to?
A. an indication she will soon visit Daiki in Japan
B.a reminder of the time she spent in Japan with family
C. a promise that she and Daiki will share lunch in Japan
D. an authentic keepsake from Japan that she will receive
What is D an authentic keepsake from Japan that she will receive.
What does optimal mean in paragraph 4?
When compared with those of a typical black fish, the melanosomes, or packets of pigment, in the skin cells of ultra-black fish are differently shaped. They are also arranged in a different way. In fact, when studying the pattern, the scientists found that the shapes and arrangements are geometrically optimal for swallowing light. Any light that is not absorbed by the first melanosome it hits is redirected to neighboring melanosomes.
A. Ideal
B. Notable
C. Capable
D. Adequate
What is A. Ideal.
2 However, the rhythm of daily American life, including meals, changed with the industrialization and urbanization of the United States. Historians point to New York City as an early testing ground for lunch’s newfound prominence. The city was a rapidly growing metropolis, a hub for factories, finance, and trade. People commuted to work by train, and later, in cars. After arriving at an office building or factory, workers didn’t have time to return home for a big meal. This meant that they either had to bring their lunch to work or purchase lunch in a nearby diner or lunch counter.
Question: Which choice best describes how the paragraph is structured?
A. It describes the steps in a process
B. It compares and contrasts multiple events
C. It presents several facts in a list
D. It introduces a cause and discuss its effects
What is D it introduces a cause and discuss its effects
5 Daiki reached into his pocket for money. He knew the yen would have Japanese writing on it. He bit his lip. Growing up in America, Daiki learned to speak both English and Japanese, but he hadn’t practiced reading Japanese before his family moved to Okinawa.
6 “Do you want it or not?” asked the cashier.
7 He did. Daiki had told Olivia everything he liked about Japan, and she especially enjoyed hearing about bento lunches. “There might be carrots cut into flowers, balls of rice shaped into animals, and a cupcake tucked into the corner for dessert,” Daiki had told her. “Sounds delicious,” Olivia had said. “I wish I could eat a bento lunch with you one day.”
8 Daiki’s plan was to send Olivia a bento box packed with an origami “lunch” made with the same brightly colored washi paper his family used to make lanterns in their shop. He wanted to simulate a colorful bento meal arranged in compartments.
Question: What does simulate mean in this sentence from paragraph 8?
A. Mimic
B. Predict
C. Reveal
D. Renew
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What is A Mimic?
Text Support: Daiki’s plan was to send Olivia a bento box packed with an origami “lunch” made with the same brightly colored washi paper his family used to make lanterns in their shop
Some commuters opted for pretzels or hot dogs at food carts. Others preferred soup or a slice of pie at a soda fountain. One food item, however, became a lunchtime favorite: the sandwich. People could easily eat a sandwich anywhere, and this portability made sandwiches ideal meals for an increasingly on-the-go workforce. It was also possible for restaurateurs to mass-produce sandwiches and sell them in cafeterias or at places called “automats.” These popular restaurant destinations sold food from coin-operated vending machines.
Question: Which sentence provides the best summary of paragraph 3?
A. Vending machines were invented as a way to sell additional sandwiches to workers
B. In addition to pretzels and hotdogs, many people chose to have soup or pie on their lunch break
C. Workers were drawn to convenient lunch items from carts soda fountains and cafeterias
D. Owners of soda fountains were unable to compete with restaurants after the invention of the sandwich
What is C. Workers were drawn to convenient lunch items from carts soda fountains and cafeterias?
Read this sentence from paragraph 5. If you notice that those around you are using their phones too much, speak up. What is the most likely reason the author uses direct address in this sentence?
ATo show the reader that texting is enjoyable
B To suggest that the reader take action
C To encourage the reader to be more observant
D To help the reader develop better friendships
What is B To suggest that the reader take action?