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
4. Why is Elisa embarrassed during English class?
A. She forgets to bring her notebook
B. She mispronounces her brother’s name
C. She is laughed at by her teacher
D. She is asked a question she cannot understand or answer
D. She is asked a question she cannot understand or answer
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
Why does Elisa describe her room as looking different on the first night in the United States?
A. The lights were too bright
B. Her feelings made familiar things seem strange
C. She did not like the furniture
D. The room was smaller than before
B. Her feelings made familiar things seem strange
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 organize information and list solutions
B. To tell a story
C. To organize information and list solutions
D. To entertain the reader
A. To organize information and list solutions
How is Elisa’s problem with English different from Francisco’s?
A. Elisa can speak well but cannot write
B. Francisco refuses to learn English
C. Francisco only understands English on the radio
D. Elisa understands English better when reading than listening
D. Elisa understands English better when reading than listening
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 creates the challenge the character faces
C. It shows what food people eat
D. It helps the character travel
B. It creates the challenge the character faces
What does the porcelain squirrel mainly represent for Elisa?
A. Her happy memories from the past
B. Her fear of animals
C. Her dislike of her new home
D. Her grandmother’s expectations
A. Her happy memories from the past
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 inform readers about challenges and solutions
B. To entertain with a true story
C. To inform readers about challenges and solutions
D. To describe food and traditions
A. 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 sentence is compound?
a) I went to the store.
b) I went to the store, and I bought some apples.
c) She laughed loudly.
d) The sun is shining.
b) I went to the store, and I bought some apples.
6. Why does Elisa decide to show her composition to José?
A. She wants to prove she is not unintelligent
B. She wants to compete with him
C. She is required to share it
D. She wants him to correct her writing
A. She wants to prove she is not unintelligent