Vacation Exaggeration
The word illustrious in paragraph 2 means —
A lonely B native C famous D inexperienced
What is famous
The Latin root vocare, meaning “to call,” helps the reader understand that the word advocate in paragraph 3 means one who —
F studies other people
G provides support
H controls a group of people
J offers motivation
What is provides support
One challenge that Mestral encountered while inventing Velcro was finding —
F different uses for Velcro
G a country willing to approve a patent for Velcro
H a way to make a profit by selling Velcro
J a manufacturer that would produce Velcro
What is a manufacturer that would produce Velcro
The poet uses personification in the sixth stanza to show that the river teaches the speaker about —
F making good decisions
G protecting an important resource
H enjoying the experience of living
J appreciating the beauty of nature
What is enjoying the experience of living
Which definition best matches the way the word style is used in paragraph 3?
style \Ɏstī(-Ǩ)l\ n 1. the fashion of the moment 2. the type or make of something 3. a way or manner of behaving 4. a set of rules for writing
F Definition 1
G Definition 2
H Definition 3
J Definition 4
What is a way or manner of behaving
Which phrase from paragraph 1 best demonstrates Alyssa’s attitude about spending time at her grandparents’ farm?
F over the phone yesterday
G week of my summer exile
H as an exotic location
J not everyone gets the opportunity
What is week of my summer exile
The main goal of Junior Achievement is to —
F involve students in their local city government
G help students earn money while attending school H allow students to improve businesses in their community
J prepare students for adult responsibilities
What is prepare students for adult responsibilities
The photographs in the article help the reader understand the —
A reason nylon is superior to cotton for making Velcro
B similarity between man-made Velcro and naturally occurring burrs
C difficulty Mestral had creating his design for Velcro
D reason Mestral thought Velcro would be a useful invention
What is similarity between man-made Velcro and naturally occurring burrs
Which line from the poem best expresses why the speaker visits the river?
F where I like to sit,
G whispers excitedly
H They help you remember
J The trees murmur wisely,
What is they help you remember
What is the best summary of the selection?
F The author trusted the advice of Paige Foster, the breeder of his puppy Atticus. After a few months the author had bonded with Atticus, who is so well behaved that he does not need to be leashed or collared.
G The author has a peaceful dog named Atticus. People who meet Atticus are surprised that he has not learned any tricks, such as how to put out his paw, because they believe teaching tricks builds the relationship between owner and dog.
H The author established a bond with his puppy Atticus by following the dog breeder’s advice. Instead of participating in obedience training and teaching his dog tricks, the owner chose to focus on helping Atticus feel safe and happy.
J The author had a conversation with a dog expert who was impressed by how well behaved his dog Atticus was. When the expert asked about the kind of training the dog had received, she was surprised to learn that Atticus had not been formally trained.
What is he author established a bond with his puppy Atticus by following the dog breeder’s advice. Instead of participating in obedience training and teaching his dog tricks, the owner chose to focus on helping Atticus feel safe and happy.
"His call clamors through the countryside, crying out to all creatures that morning has come." The descriptive language in this sentence —
A gives Alyssa’s post a dramatic effect
B shows how Alyssa’s attitude has changed throughout the story
C mimics the sound of the rooster’s call
D emphasizes that hearing the rooster is an important event in the plot
What is gives Alyssa’s post a dramatic effect
Which idea in the selection do the photographs support?
F Junior Achievement activities occur during regular school hours.
G Students in Junior Achievement programs can ask adults for help if necessary.
H The younger that children are, the more they benefit from Junior Achievement programs.
J Junior Achievement activities are designed to give students hands-on experience.
What is Junior Achievement activities are designed to give students hands-on experience.
The reader can conclude from the details in paragraph 4 that Mestral —
A was determined to make his idea for Velcro a reality
B did not receive the product rights for Velcro
C was denied help because companies had difficulty manufacturing Velcro
D wanted Velcro to be known as the world’s best fastener
What is was determined to make his idea for Velcro a reality
Which theme is explored in the poem?
A Learning about the patterns of nature can be exciting.
B Nature can provide perspective on life.
C People should set aside time in their daily schedule to relax.
D People who are honest with themselves are better able to appreciate life.
What is Nature can provide perspective on life.
The simile in paragraph 16 helps the reader understand that the author —
A enjoys finding time to play with Atticus
B wants Atticus to grow to be strong
C thinks Atticus is a better pet than most dogs
D feels responsible for protecting Atticus
What is feels responsible for protecting Atticus
The primary theme of the story centers on the importance of —
F telling the truth
G valuing friendship
H recognizing the beauty of nature
J appreciating current circumstances
What is appreciating current circumstances
How does paragraph 5 help inform the reader about Junior Achievement?
F By summarizing the benefits of participating in Junior Achievement
G By emphasizing the changes Junior Achievement has made in order to meet the demands of modern life
H By explaining how community members assist in organizing Junior Achievement programs
J By showing how important it is for teachers to motivate students to participate in Junior Achievement programs
What is By summarizing the benefits of participating in Junior Achievement
What is the best summary of the article?
F Velcro, a fastener named from a combination of he words “velvet” and “crochet,” was invented by the Swiss engineer George de Mestral. He modeled Velcro after burrs that he found in nature. He learned that nylon was the best material to use to make Velcro.
G George de Mestral was an engineer from Switzerland who had a curious mind. After studying burrs stuck to his dog’s fur, Mestral decided to create a new kind of fastener. Velcro, the product that Mestral created, is a hook-and-loop fastener that works the same way burrs work in nature.
H George de Mestral was the engineer who invented Velcro, a type of hook-and-loop fastener modeled after burrs Mestral found stuck to his dog’s fur. Mestral overcame many obstacles as he worked to produce Velcro. Today, Velcro is commonly used to fasten a variety of materials.
J A curious man, George de Mestral noticed one day that burrs were stuck to his dog’s fur. He looked at these burrs under a microscope and saw that tiny hooks on the burrs allowed them to latch onto the fur. Mestral went on to invent Velcro, which uses hooks similar to those found on the burrs.
What is George de Mestral was the engineer who invented Velcro, a type of hook-and-loop fastener modeled after burrs Mestral found stuck to his dog’s fur. Mestral overcame many obstacles as he worked to produce Velcro. Today, Velcro is commonly used to fasten a variety of materials.
The poet placed lines 25 and 26 in their own stanza to —
A show that the river affects the speaker’s relationships with others
B emphasize the speaker’s disappointment after spending time at the river
C indicate that the speaker goes to the river in search of adventure
D highlight the outcome of the speaker’s experience while at the river
What is highlight the outcome of the speaker’s experience while at the river
The author presents the information in paragraphs 7 through 13 to illustrate —
A why dogs listen only to their owners
B what tricks dog owners can easily teach their dogs
C why some dogs come to dislike strangers
D what some people expect from dogs and dog owners
What is what some people expect from dogs and dog owners
How does the story’s setting influence its plot?
F Being far from her friends makes Alyssa feel isolated.
G Alyssa’s separation from her mother helps her value her family more.
H The observations Alyssa makes at the farm give her something to write about.
J Alyssa’s presence on the farm creates conflict with her grandmother.
What is The observations Alyssa makes at the farm give her something to write about.
The author organizes the selection by —
F comparing Junior Achievement’s benefits with those gained by Scouting or attending summer camp
G explaining what Junior Achievement does by giving in-depth examples of its programs
H detailing how volunteers contribute to Junior Achievement’s overall goal
J describing how Junior Achievement has changed since it first started offering programs
What is explaining what Junior Achievement does by giving in-depth examples of its programs
Which idea is presented in both the article and the selection?
F Simple inventions can provide for basic necessities.
G Inventors can find ideas by carefully observing nature.
H Selecting the appropriate materials for an invention can be challenging.
J Inventions have the greatest chance of success when large companies manufacture them.
What is Inventors can find ideas by carefully observing nature.
The description of the setting in lines 8 through 19 highlights a contrast between —
F the liveliness of the woods and the steady pace of the river
G the simplicity of nature and the complexity of the speaker’s emotions
H the playfulness of nature and the seriousness of the speaker’s purpose
J the variety of living organisms around the river and the lack of living organisms in the river
What is the liveliness of the woods and the steady pace of the river
What can the reader infer about the woman mentioned in paragraphs 4 through 6?
F She is an expert in music in addition to being an expert in dog training.
G She disagrees with the author’s choice not to provide his dog with formal training.
H She thinks the author should be more selective about where he brings his dog.
J She is surprised that the author is not interested in learning from her.
What is She disagrees with the author’s choice not to provide his dog with formal training.