Headings/Subheadings
Sources
Inferences
Mood/Tone
Introductions/Conclusions
100

A student is writing a report about clouds. Read the information from the source.


Clouds are large collections of tiny water droplets or ice crystals. These droplets are so light that they float in the air. Heat from the sun causes the water in oceans, lakes, and rivers to evaporate, or become a gas. As the gas cools, it rises, and the water droplets begin to stick together. Millions of these tiny water droplets create the clouds we see in the sky. 


Which subheading would best describe the information from this source? 

A - How Clouds Form

B - Types of Clouds

C- How Clouds Move

D- Using Clouds to Predict Weather 

A- How Clouds Form

100

Research Report Plan

Topic: Space travel

Research Question: How has space travel changed since the first spacecraft landed on the moon?

The student found several sources. Which source would most likely have information that would be useful in the student's report?


A- a book titled The Space Mission Mystery

B- a book titled The History of Space Travel

C- a website that describes how to make model rockets for a classroom project

D- a newspaper article with the heading "Interesting Facts about the Moon and Stars"

B- a book titled The History of Space Travel

100

Read the sentences from the passage.

"Wow, oh, wow, Sam thought to himself. This is bound to catch a whopper!"

What do the sentences best reveal about Sam?


A- He feels hopeful about the day.

B- He has caught large fish before.

C- He thinks he will catch more fish than Gran.

D- He is better prepared for the day than Gran is. 

A- He feels hopeful about the day.
100

Read the sentences from the passage.

With a well-practiced toss, he sent the lure out into the deeper water beyond the waves and let if float back toward shore a bit. Sam waited a few seconds, giving the line time to sink, then started the slow, rhythmic process of reeling in the line. 

What mood does the description in the sentences suggest?

A- a lonely mood

B- a peaceful mood

C- a humorous mood

D- a mysterious mood

B- a peaceful mood

100

Read the draft of a student's essay.

Zookeepers spend their days with animals. They learn what the animals like best and how to care for them. Many of the humans and animals form special relationships. The zookeepers are able to watch the animals grow and change over time. Sometimes, there is also an opportunity to feed and care for baby animals that are born in the zoo. What could be more fun and exciting than that?

Which sentence would provide the best introduction for the paragraph?

A- I hope to visit the zoo this summer with my family.

B- Animals such as bears and monkeys can be seen in many zoos. 

C- I think that working at a zoo would be the best type of job. 

D- There are hundreds of zoos in cities around the world. 

C- I think that working at a zoo would be the best type of job.