From Scratch
What words from the passage best help the reader understand how Priya feels about school?
A. She enjoyed cooking with her mother
B. She thought the cafeteria was loud
C. She felt embarrassed and did not fit in
D. She liked learning new recipes
C. She felt embarrassed and did not fit in
Look at the underlined word in this sentence.
Adjusting to a new country can be a challenge.
The word adjusting most nearly means —
A. leaving quickly
B. getting used to something new
C. refusing to change
D. traveling for fun
B. getting used to something new
What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
Marsupials are special animals because their mothers carry their babies in a pouch.
A. Marsupials are
B. special animals
C. in a pouch
D. so cool
C. in a pouch
What is the main idea of a passage?
A. One small detail
B. The first paragraph
C. What the whole passage is mostly about
D. The last sentence
C. What the whole passage is mostly about
Why is the setting important to the plot of the story?
A. It shows Priya enjoys shopping
B. It explains how food is prepared
C. It creates the challenge Priya faces adjusting to a new culture
D. It helps Priya make friends quickly
C. It creates the challenge Priya faces adjusting to a new culture
What is the main idea of the article?
A. Moving long ago was easier
B. Learning a new language is the only challenge
C. Moving to a new country can be hard, but people can adjust
D. Schools are the same everywhere
C. Moving to a new country can be hard, but people can adjust
What change needs to be made?
I watched a lizard catch a ant.
A. Change a to an
B. Change a to any
C. Change a to some
D. No change needed
A. Change a to an
What is the author’s main purpose in an informational text like “Moving to a New Country”?
A. To entertain
B. To persuade
C. To inform
D. To describe characters
C. To inform
What does Priya’s choice to hide her food and avoid classmates show about her feelings?
A. She wants to learn English faster
B. She feels unsure and uncomfortable in a new place
C. She prefers being alone
D. She dislikes lunchtime
B. She feels unsure and uncomfortable in a new place
How is the article mainly organized?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Chronological order
C. Cause and effect
D. Problem and solution
D. Problem and solution
What is the adjective in this sentence?
Many of us complained about how hot it was in the building.
A. many
B.us
C.building
D. hot
D. hot
What is the most likely reason the author includes a chart or section headings?
A. To tell a story
B. To show examples of food
C. To organize information and list solutions
D. To entertain the reader
C. To organize information and list solutions
What is the main message the author wants to share through this story?
A. American food tastes better
B. Parents should cook at home
C. Adjusting to a new culture can be difficult and emotional
D. Making friends is easy
C. Adjusting to a new culture can be difficult and emotional
PART B:
The author most likely chose this organizational (Problem and Solution) pattern to —
A. tell a personal story
B. explain events in order
C. offer solutions to common challenges
D. entertain the reader
C. offer solutions to common challenges
What change needs to be made in this sentence?
Kangaroos are probably the best known marsupial; therefore, my favorite is the wallaby.
A. Change therefore to thus
B. Change therefore to instead
C. Change therefore to however
D. Change therefore to accordingly
C. Change therefore to however
Why is the setting important to the plot of a story about moving to a new place?
A. It makes the story longer
B. It shows what food people eat
C. It creates the challenge the character faces
D. It helps the character travel
C. It creates the challenge the character faces
What is the most likely reason the author includes detailed descriptions of food, clothing, and memories?
A. To explain how recipes work
B. To show how Priya feels about her identity and culture
C. To describe different supermarkets
D. To compare two countries
B. To show how Priya feels about her identity and culture
What is the author’s main purpose in writing this article?
A. To persuade readers to move
B. To entertain with a true story
C. To inform readers about challenges and solutions
D. To describe food and traditions
C. To inform readers about challenges and solutions
Kyle wants to replace the word at in the sentence below.
We saw animals from all over the world ___ our trip to the zoo.
Select the BEST preposition.
A. in
B. on
C. with
D. over
B. on
Which answer choice should you be careful of on a test?
A. One that sounds reasonable
B. One that uses words like always or only
C. One that matches the title
D. One that is longer
B. One that uses words like always or only