RI 10.1
Which term refers to the specific part of a text that supports an idea or claim?
A. Summary
B. Evidence
C. Prediction
D. Theme
B. Evidence
Which academic term describes the most important point an author wants the reader to understand?
A. Central idea
B. Tone
C. Structure
D. Claim
A. Central idea
Which term refers to how ideas or events influence one another in a text?
A. Interaction
B. Setting
C. Symbolism
D. Citation
A. Interaction
What is the meaning of the term context clues? A. Words that rhyme
B. Hints around a word that help determine meaning
C. A list of vocabulary terms
D. The dictionary definition
B. Hints around a word that help determine meaning
Which academic term refers to the way an author organizes information in a text?
A. Tone
B. Structure
C. Evidence
D. Claim
B. Structure
When a reader “infers,” they are doing which of the following?
A. Restating the author’s exact words
B. Making a guess without support
C. Drawing a conclusion using clues from the text
D. Identifying the main idea
C. Drawing a conclusion using clues from the text
A summary should include which of the following?
A. Personal opinions
B. Minor details
C. Key ideas only
D. Predictions about the ending
C. Key ideas only
When an author shows cause and effect, they are explaining:
A. The order of events
B. The reason something happens and its result
C. The author’s opinion
D. The meaning of unfamiliar words
B. The reason something happens and its result
Which term refers to the feeling or attitude a word suggests beyond its dictionary meaning? A. Connotation
B. Denotation
C. Structure
D. Theme
A. Connotation
A text organized in chronological order presents information:
A. By comparing similarities and differences
B. In the order events happened
C. From least important to most important
D. By explaining a problem and solution
B. In the order events happened
Which detail from the text best supports the idea that Roosevelt believes the government must actively help farmers?
A. “There must be no skinning of the soil.”
B. “The farm should be left to the farmer’s son in better, not worse, condition.”
C. “Government policies should change…The government must now cooperate with the farmer to make the farm more productive.”
D. “We heartily approve the prosperity, no matter how great, of any man.”
C. “Government policies should change…The government must now cooperate with the farmer to make the farm more productive.”
Which statement best expresses the central idea of Roosevelt’s speech?
A. Farmers should move to cities to find better economic opportunities.
B. The government must work with farmers and honest businesses to ensure prosperity for all Americans.
C. Rural women should be responsible for improving life in the countryside.
D. Big businesses should be eliminated to protect small business owners.
B. The government must work with farmers and honest businesses to ensure prosperity for all Americans.
Which statement best describes how Roosevelt explains the relationship between farmers and the nation’s progress?
A. Farmers slow down national progress because rural life is isolated.
B. Farmers have historically led major national movements, showing their importance to the country’s development.
C. Farmers depend entirely on city businessmen for prosperity.
D. Farmers should avoid involvement in national issues to focus on their own communities.
B. Farmers have historically led major national movements, showing their importance to the country’s development.
3.Read paragraph 5 below.
Our aim is to control business, not to strangle it. We also hope not to be a constant menace toward any business, both big and small, that is doing well.
Which word could replace menace without changing its connotation?
A. competition
B. irritation
C. recommendation
D. solution
B. irritation
5.What is the role of paragraph 2?
A. to establish the responsibility of the nation toward its farmers
B. to explain the effect of poor education upon rural communities
C. to describe the reason that the public has not supported the farmers
D. to explain the steps taken by farmers to provide food for the country
A. to establish the responsibility of the nation toward its farmers
1.Which two quotes support the idea that Roosevelt was unhappy with actions already taken to help farmers?
A. “The Country Life Commission should be revived with greatly increased powers; . . .” (paragraph 1)
B. “The welfare of the farmer is a basic need of this nation.” (paragraph 2)
C. “With these principles in mind, government policies should change.” (paragraph 3)
D. “In addition, the benefits of enlightenment will be impossible. . . .” (paragraph 3)
E. “We heartily approve the prosperity, no matter how great, of any man.” (paragraph 4)
A. “The Country Life Commission should be revived with greatly increased powers; . . .” (paragraph 1)
C. “With these principles in mind, government policies should change.” (paragraph 3)
Which detail from the speech best supports Roosevelt’s belief that farmers are essential to the nation’s success?
A. He says rural life can be lonely for women.
B. He argues that dishonest businessmen should not succeed.
C. He states that farmers have led major movements in both war and peace.
D. He explains that inventions should be available to farmers.
C. He states that farmers have led major movements in both war and peace.
How does Roosevelt describe the interaction between government policies and farmers’ success?
A. Government should stay out of farming because farmers already have all the resources they need.
B. Government cooperation is necessary to improve farming productivity and ensure farmers benefit fairly from their labor.
C. Government should prioritize city businesses over rural communities.
D. Government should force farmers to adopt city business practices.
B. Government cooperation is necessary to improve farming productivity and ensure farmers benefit fairly from their labor.
Select two phrases from paragraph 2 that help Roosevelt to convey a sympathetic tone.
(refer to copies)
choice 4 and 5
Which text structure does Roosevelt primarily use in paragraph 2 to explain the importance of farmers?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Problem and solution
C. Chronological order
D. Cause and effect
D. Cause and effect
2.The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
What can be inferred from paragraph 3?
A. Business leaders have taken advantage of farmers.
B. Farmers have rejected the use of modern farm equipment.
C. Techniques to solve the problem of erosion have been widely used.
D. Previous work to help families of farmers has focused on building colleges in small towns.
Part B
Which sentence from paragraph 3 supports the answer in Part A?
A. “There must be no skinning of the soil.”
B. “Moreover, every invention, improvement, or discovery should be available to the farmer in the work of farming.”
C. “As long as the farmer leaves profit-sharing to the city man of business, the foundations of wealth will be undermined.”
D. “Also, the benefits of enlightenment will be impossible for people living in our rural communities."
A. Business leaders have taken advantage of farmers.
C. “As long as the farmer leaves profit-sharing to the city man of business, the foundations of wealth will be undermined.”
Which option provides the best objective summary of the passage?
A. Roosevelt argues that farmers should earn more money than businessmen because they work harder.
B. Roosevelt explains that rural life is difficult and suggests that farmers should receive special treatment from the government.
C. Roosevelt describes the importance of farmers, calls for government cooperation to improve rural life, and urges fair business practices to ensure prosperity for all.
D. Roosevelt insists that big businesses are the main cause of poverty and must be shut down immediately.
C. Roosevelt describes the importance of farmers, calls for government cooperation to improve rural life, and urges fair business practices to ensure prosperity for all.
Choose a phrase for each blank to complete the sentences.
Roosevelt begins the passage by [CHOICE 1].
Roosevelt develops his argument by concluding the passage with [CHOICE 2].
Choice 1
emphasizing how closely farmers are connected to the nation’s well‑being
describing the loneliness experienced by rural women
criticizing dishonest businessmen for harming the economy
explaining why inventions should be made available to farmers
Choice 2
urging farmers to adopt city business strategies
outlining how fair business practices can support workers and consumers
warning that rural communities may disappear without government help
comparing the prosperity of farmers to that of city businessmen
emphasizing how closely farmers are connected to the nation’s well‑being (choice 1)
outlining how fair business practices can support workers and consumers (choice 2)
7.Why does the author use the phrase "...too many of our people...." in paragraph 4?
A. to influence feelings of inclusion for the audience
B. to distract the audience from wanting to help farms
C. to inspire the audience to avoid changing legislation
D. to convince the audience to vote on government policy
A. to influence feelings of inclusion for the audience
Which option best describes how Roosevelt structures the overall speech to convey his message?
A. He lists unrelated facts about farming and business without connecting them.
B. He begins by describing the importance of farmers, then explains problems they face, and finally proposes solutions through government and business reform.
C. He compares rural life to city life to show why people should move to urban areas.
D. He presents events in the order they happened during his presidency.
B. He begins by describing the importance of farmers, then explains problems they face, and finally proposes solutions through government and business reform.