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- 1. Multiple Choice
As she warmed up, Iris observed the large crowd in the concert hall. She knew her violin was one reason they were in attendance. Leah's viola was the other. Leah was warming up too. Iris thought the two of them were probably quite similar, both disciplined. Still, Iris thought, nothing would stop her from doing all she could to win
the music competition. Iris had no idea her attitude would be transformed completely before the day's end.
The last sentence of the passage is an example of _____
Repetition
Foreshadowing
Flashback
- 2. Multiple Choice
The school should start a publishing club. I personally already make great zines and comic books. Some people, however, need plenty of help. We have clubs for people who play sports, play chess, or paint. There is no club for people who want to learn how to publish their own work. Publishing could even become a career for students someday. Please add the publishing club soon. Which is the strongest reason for starting a publishing club?
Publishing could even become a career for students someday.
We have clubs for people who play sports, play chess, or paint.
I personally already make great zines and comic books.
- 3. Multiple Choice
When a submarine is just below the surface, sailors can use a periscope. A telescope allows people to see far away into space. What does a periscope allow the people in a submarine to do?
breathe while the submarine is underwater
see around the surface above them
travel much faster though the ocean
- 4. Multiple Choice
There are names for different types of clouds. Layered clouds that form fog when close to the ground are called stratus clouds. Cirrus clouds are wispy and very high up. The puffy white clouds you see in the sky on sunny days are called cumulus clouds. Huge cumulonimbus clouds bring rain showers and sometimes thunderstorms. Nimbostratus clouds bring rain and snow.
You look up in the sky and see cumulonimbus clouds. What kind of weather might you have?
rainy
sunny
foggy
- 5. Multiple Choice
The historic hotel lobby was dimly lit and as quiet as a library. The dusty orange carpeting swallowed the sound of Jan's footsteps. She paused at the desk before tapping lightly on the service bell. She hoped the proprietor could provide some answers to her questions or at least give her a tour. A tour of the hotel would give her a better understanding of what had happened here so long ago It might even lead to some overlooked clues.
What role will the hotel play in this story?
Because it is an old hotel, it will reinforce a theme about the passage of time.
The hotel gives a feeling of peace and tranquility and will help put Jan at ease.
As the backdrop for the mystery, it will be what Jan must navigate to find answers.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Rachel and Selena, the well-known cooking team, recommend Copper Made pots and pans. Rachel and Selena say, "Copper Made pots and pans distribute heat evenly, making every meal a success." So take the seasoned advice of Rachel and Selena: Try Copper Made.
Which persuasive method is used in the passage?
testimonial: people who use the product tell why they like it
plain folks appeal: saying that people just like you use the product
urgency: making you feel you need to act quickly or you'll miss out
- 7. Multiple Choice
Be prepared to laugh your socks off at this year's fabulous school show. It is a complete giggle fest. Our excellent script is stocked full of genuine belly laughs. Our performers deliver each joke with professional ease. The jokes fly as fast as the time. When the show reaches the curtain call, you'll be gasping with laughter as you're shouting for more.
What does the paragraph use to convince people to go to the show?
It uses the bandwagon technique to convince readers everyone else likes it.
It includes the opinion of an expert who loved the show.
It uses loaded words like fabulous, excellent, and professional.
- 8. Multiple Choice
During Hank's presentation, someone came into the classroom on an errand from the office. The interruption made him lose his train of thought momentarily, but fortunately he had good notes.
What does lose his train of thought mean in the sentence?
The interruption is terribly noisy.
Hank forgets what he is thinking of.
The presentation is about transportation.
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