Which phrase from paragraph 1 best demonstrates (shows) Alyssa’s attitude about spending time at her grandparents’ farm?
Inference Skills Mid-Year (STAAR-BASED)

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
over the phone yesterday
week of my summer exile
as an exotic location
not everyone gets the opportunity
Answer explanation
This is because "exile" means to be sent away from your normal place...like somewhere you don't want to go. So, Alyssa is not very happy about going to the farm.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Read this sentence from paragraph 3.
"The rooster's calls clamor through the countryside, crying out to all creatures that morning has come."
The descriptive language in this sentence —
gives Alyssa’s post a dramatic effect
shows how Alyssa’s attitude has changed throughout the story
mimics the sound of the rooster’s call
emphasizes that hearing the rooster is an important event in the plot
Answer explanation
The answer is option 1, because the way it describes the rooster's call is very dramatic, especially for a simple thing like a rooster calling.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The reader can conclude from the details in paragraph 4 that Mestral —
was determined to make his idea for Velcro a reality
did not receive the product rights for Velcro
was denied help because companies had difficulty manufacturing Velcro
wanted Velcro to be known as the world’s best fastener
Answer explanation
The correct answer is the first one, because he was determined to make it a reality. We know this, because it says he was "rejected" many times, but still kept trying.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The description of the setting in lines 8 through 19 highlights (shows) a contrast (differences) between —
the liveliness of the woods and the steady pace of the river
the simplicity of nature and the complexity of the speaker’s emotions
the playfulness of nature and the seriousness of the speaker’s purpose
the variety of living organisms around the river and the lack of living organisms in the river
Answer explanation
The first answer is correct, because these lines show "liveliness" or how the woods are full of life and energy; active, and also shows how the river has a steady (constant) pace (speed).
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The poet uses personification in the sixth stanza to show that the river teaches the speaker about —
making good decisions
protecting an important resource
enjoying the experience of living
appreciating the beauty of nature
Answer explanation
The third answer is correct, because "must be moving, there is so much to see" suggests that life is full of great experiences and things to see and do.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In lines 5 and 25, the words “bury myself” and “hidden” highlight that the speaker —
wishes he could live permanently with Abuelita
fears being seen by others when he hugs Abuelita
feels safe and content (happy) with Abuelita
is able to forget where he is when he is with Abuelita
Answer explanation
The third choice is the correct answer. He feels "safe" and "content (happy) when he is hugging Abuelita. The sentences around these lines say things like she smells like candy. This suggests being with her makes him feel comfortable, or happy. Also, it says he "laughs" which is another sign of being happy, or content.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the most likely reason the poet uses exclamation points in the third stanza?
To emphasize (make very clear) how much respect the speaker has for Abuelita
To show the speaker’s excitement about his long visit with Abuelita
To convey (show you) Papa’s hesitation about leaving the speaker with Abuelita
To highlight how long it has been since the speaker last saw Abuelita
Answer explanation
The second option is correct, because the words in the stanza use exclamation marks (!) to show the excitement of the speaker.
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