Central Idea & Supporting Detail
Read the Central Idea and Supporting Detail article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
Which quote summarizes a central idea of the passage?
A. “Sometimes the treatment worked, but this wasn’t always the case.”
B. “…Egyptians used aloe plants as a form of medication.”
C. “The symptoms of many illnesses were usually just viewed as a part of life.”
D. “Plants were commonly used to give relief from some illnesses.”
D. “Plants were commonly used to give relief from some illnesses.”
Read the Theme article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
What is a theme of the passage?
A. People who care about you will be there to support you.
B. It is important to find what you are passionate about in life.
C. People that care about you will be proud of you even if you fail.
D. You should be grateful for the people that support you.
A. People who care about you will be there to support you.
Read the Story Elements article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
What does the dialogue reveal about Anna’s mother?
A. Anna's mother is frustrated with Anna's selfishness.
B. Anna's mother is exhausted from the war.
C. Anna's mother is a kind and compassionate person.
D. Anna's mother doesn't know how to help Anna.
C. Anna's mother is a kind and compassionate person.
Read the Citing Evidence and Inferences article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
Why did Mirelle most likely have trouble sleeping the night before school?
A. She was excited to see her friends at school.
B. She was worried about starting the school year without volleyball.
C. She was tired from practicing volleyball all summer.
D. She was upset about her mom's advice.
B. She was worried about starting the school year without volleyball.
Read the Words and Phrases article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
Reread this sentence from the passage: "She'd told Mr. Francesco in the interview that she would be willing to work any shift that didn't interfere with school." Which meaning of "shift" is used?
A. To move or change position
B. A scheduled period of time at work
C. A lever used to change gears
D. A loose, straight dress
B. A scheduled period of time at work
Read the Central Idea and Supporting Detail article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
What is the central idea of the last paragraph?
A. People in ancient times did not have access to medication.
B. Ancient Egyptians used plants as medication and some are still used today.
C. Ancient Egyptians used aloe plants for stomach problems.
D. The ancient Egyptians were incorrect in their belief that garlic was an effective medication.
B. Ancient Egyptians used plants as medication and some are still used today.
Read the Theme article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
Which quote from the passage best represents the theme?
A. “It was another full house, just like every night for the past two weeks.”
B. “They enjoyed the hard work the students had put into making the show.”
C. “They knew how much the drama program meant to him, and they never missed a single performance.”
D. “He couldn’t ask for a better family.”
C. “They knew how much the drama program meant to him, and they never missed a single performance.”
Read the Story Elements article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
Which detail from the first paragraph best shows how hard the war has been on the soldiers?
A. Anna and her mother give the men a place to sleep in the barn.
B. The men wear what is left of their torn blue uniforms and have worn-out boots.
C. The men are traveling north to reach their homes.
D. Anna and her mother share the food they have grown.
B. The men wear what is left of their torn blue uniforms and have worn-out boots.
Read the Citing Evidence and Inferences article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
What inference can be made about Mirelle?
A. Mirelle wasn't as committed to volleyball as her teammates were.
B. Mirelle was upset with her sister about her injury.
C. Mirelle enjoyed different types of physical activity.
D. Mirelle was jealous of her teammates.
C. Mirelle enjoyed different types of physical activity.
Read the Words and Phrases article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
Reread this sentence from the passage: "Her mom's company had reduced the amount of overtime hours people could work." Using what you already know about jobs, what does "overtime hours" mean?
A. Hours worked beyond a regular work schedule
B. Hours spent working from home
C. Hours when the company is closed
D. Hours taken off as paid vacation
A. Hours worked beyond a regular work schedule
Read the Central Idea and Supporting Detail article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
How does the information in the second paragraph contribute to the development of the central idea of the passage?
A. It explains why people in ancient times preferred plants over modern medicine.
B. It shows that people in the past had fewer effective treatments for illnesses than people do today.
C. It describes how ancient people learned to make antibiotics from plants.
D. It proves that most illnesses in ancient times were caused by unsafe plants.
B. It shows that people in the past had fewer effective treatments for illnesses than people do today.
Read the Theme article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
How does the detail that Trevor’s family “never missed a single performance” contribute to the theme?
A. It shows that Trevor’s family expects him to perform well.
B. It shows that Trevor’s family consistently supports something that is important to him.
C. It shows that Trevor’s family enjoys watching school plays.
D. It shows that Trevor’s family wants him to become an actor.
B. It shows that Trevor’s family consistently supports something that is important to him.
Read the Story Elements article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
What effect does the setting have on Anna?
A. Anna is annoyed by the presence of the soldiers.
B. Anna and the other characters are tired because of everything that happened during the war.
C. Anna is upset because her mother took the soldier's side.
D. Anna misses her brother too much to be bothered by anything else.
A. Anna is annoyed by the presence of the soldiers.
Read the Citing Evidence and Inferences article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
Which detail from the passage BEST supports the inference that volleyball is very important to Mirelle?
A. "Mirelle's alarm went off but she didn't have the energy to reach up and silence it."
B. "...falling down while roller skating with her sister..."
C. "Her mom had said, 'There's always next year'..."
D. "She loved spending hours every day practicing by herself and with her teammates."
D. "She loved spending hours every day practicing by herself and with her teammates."
Read the Words and Phrases article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
What is meant by the phrase "money had been tight?"
A. Darby's parents had spent their money unwisely.
B. Darby's parents didn't have money for extra things.
C. Darby's parents wouldn't let her buy what she wanted.
D. Darby's parents were saving up for her to go to college.
B. Darby's parents didn't have money for extra things.
Read the Central Idea and Supporting Detail article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
What is the primary purpose of the first paragraph in the overall structure of the passage?
A. To introduce the topic by comparing the availability of medicine today with the past
B. To explain how ancient Egyptians developed modern medications
C. To provide detailed examples of plants used as medicine in ancient times
D. To argue that modern medicine is less effective than ancient treatments
A. To introduce the topic by comparing the availability of medicine today with the past
Read the Theme article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
How does the detail about Trevor’s family supporting him in “acting or sports or his music” develop the theme?
A. It shows that Trevor participates in many activities at school.
B. It shows that Trevor’s family supports him only when he is successful.
C. It demonstrates that his family’s support extends across different parts of his life.
D. It explains why Trevor decided to participate in the drama program.
C. It demonstrates that his family’s support extends across different parts of his life.
Read the Story Elements article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
How does the second paragraph ("It seemed like every day...") fit into the passage as a whole?
A. It introduces a new character who will solve the problem on the farm.
B. It shows that the soldiers are ungrateful for the help they receive.
C. It explains why Anna's family is having trouble, which sets up the disagreement in the dialogue.
D. It describes how the war ended, which is the passage's main event.
C. It explains why Anna's family is having trouble, which sets up the disagreement in the dialogue.
Read the Citing Evidence and Inferences article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
What does the phrase "another first day with nothing to do after school" most likely suggest about Mirelle?
A. She dislikes school and wants to skip it.
B. She fears she would feel lost and lonely without volleyball to fill her time.
C. She plans to find a new hobby next year.
D. She believes her teammates will forget about her.
B. She fears she would feel lost and lonely without volleyball to fill her time.
Read the Words and Phrases article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
What does the phrase "go-getter attitude" mean as it is used in the passage?
A. Darby is willing to work hard and take initiative.
B. Darby likes to go out and spend her money.
C. Darby gets angry when things don't go her way.
D. Darby expects to be promoted quickly.
A. Darby is willing to work hard and take initiative.
Read the Central Idea and Supporting Detail article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
Why does the author place the examples of aloe and garlic after explaining that plants were commonly used as medicine?
A. The examples provide specific evidence that illustrates the author's general point about the use of plants as medicine.
B. The examples introduce a new topic that is unrelated to the use of plants as medicine.
C. The examples prove that ancient Egyptians were more knowledgeable about medicine than people today.
D. The examples explain why people eventually stopped using medication.
A. The examples provide specific evidence that illustrates the author's general point about the use of plants as medicine.
Read the Theme article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
How do the details about Trevor’s parents and brother contribute to the development of the theme over the course of the passage?
A. They show that Trevor’s family is interested in his activities but does not understand how important they are to him.
B. They show that Trevor’s family supports his interests consistently, leading him to feel grateful for their presence in his life.
C. They show that Trevor feels pressure to make his family proud by performing well.
D. They show that Trevor values his family more than his friends and teachers.
B. They show that Trevor’s family supports his interests consistently, leading him to feel grateful for their presence in his life.
Read the Story Elements article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
How does the final exchange ("Can they at least plant a row of corn...?" / her mother only shook her head) contribute to the passage?
A. It resolves the conflict by showing that Anna has changed her mind.
B. It shows that Anna's mother will keep sharing despite the scarcity, leaving the conflict between them unresolved.
C. It shows that the soldiers will stay and work on the farm.
D. It suggests that Anna's brother will return home soon.
B. It shows that Anna's mother will keep sharing despite the scarcity, leaving the conflict between them unresolved.
Read the Citing Evidence and Inferences article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
Which quote from the passage BEST supports the inference that Mirelle worried too much about her injury?
A. "Mirelle's alarm went off but she didn't have the energy to reach up and silence it."
B. "Every year on the first day, she had to hurry and get to volleyball practice."
C. "Now, an injury over the summer—falling down while roller skating with her sister—had meant surgery, physical therapy, and no volleyball."
D. "Her mom had said, 'There's always next year,' but Mirelle wasn't so sure."
D. "Her mom had said, 'There's always next year,' but Mirelle wasn't so sure."
Read the Words and Phrases article. It will help you answer all of the questions in this category. Next, answer the following question:
What is the meaning of net as it is used in the passage?
A. left
B. get
C. obtain
D. earn
D. earn