ELA # 2 Practice 7th grade

In "A Simple Act," how do Laura and Maurice first meet?

• A.Maurice is begging on the street.

• B.Maurice is playing music on a corner.

• C.Maurice is running and bumps into Laura.

• D.Maurice lives on the same block as Laura.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the "invisible thread" mentioned in "A Simple Act"?

• A.an important family tie

• B.the course of a person's life

• C.an adult's responsibility to a child

• D.the connection between two people

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In "A Simple Act," who at first seems to be the only other person besides Laura who believes that Maurice can better himself?

• A.his mother

• B.his teacher

• C.a panhandler

• D.Laura's sister

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In "A Simple Act," what happens after Laura's friends suggest that she write a book about her experiences with Maurice?

• A.She writes the book right away.

• B.She eventually writes a best seller.

• C.She writes a magazine article instead.

• D.She writes the book but does not publish it.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

what does Maurice’s time with Laura most clearly add to his life?

Choose three options.

• A.hope

• B.security

• C.new experiences

• D.intelligence

• E.common sense

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is the best definition for connects?

• A.meets at a pre-selected time and place

• B.speaks to an unknown person

• C.establishes a relationship

• D.removes a covering

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What usually happens when two people influence each other?

• A.They affect each other.

• B.They ignore each other.

• C.They make fun of each other.

• D.They compete with each other.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

If Ashley encouraged Bob, which of these remarks did she most likely make?

• A."You'll never be able do it, Bob."

• B."I'm sorry I can't be there for you."

• C."You're invited to my birthday party."

• D."Come on, Bob, you're going to be great."

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In "A Simple Act," what does sharing food most likely represent to Maurice?

• A.wealth and privilege

• B.being pitied by others

• C.an accepting family bond

• D.exchanging unusual ideas

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which statement best describes Laura's relationship with the grown Maurice and his family, according to "A Simple Act"?

• A.They have drifted apart and rarely speak.

• B.They have started a business partnership.

• C.She has become like one of his relatives.

• D.She still serves as an inspirational example.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3