ELA TCAP Practice #8-14

Which sentence states a central idea of the passage?

• Herbs grow well on sunny walls.

• A variety of animals have been found on roofs.

• Greening a building requires careful planning.

• Students enjoy studying rooftop gardens.

How does the author develop her ideas about green roofs?

• By giving examples of buildings that use green roofs.

• By showing how green roofs are superior to other roofs.

• By describing different ways green roofs can be beneficial.

• By explaining that green roofs are more affordable than other roofs.

What does to channel mean as it is used in paragraph 4?

• to build up

• to mix

• to take away

• to change

Which phrase BEST supports the answer to Part A?

• "padding to protect the building." (paragraph 4)

• "so heavy rains don't drown the plants." (paragraph 4)

• "walls are fitted with tubes that carry water" (paragraph 4)

• "that is light and holds water well" (paragraph 4)

What is the relationship between a landscape architect and a roof and wall gardener?

• A landscape architect follows the instructions of a roof and wall gardener.

• A landscape architect must complete his or her job before a roof and wall gardener can begin.

• A landscape architect checks to make certain that a roof and wall gardener is ready to work.

• A landscape architect is not as important as a roof and wall gardener.

What is ONE benefit of a green building that the author implies but does not support with evidence?

• A green building can be educational for students.

• A green building can keep people drier in rainy weather.

• A green building can bring the members of a community together.

• A green building can help people feel good about contributing to the environment.

Which statement BEST describes the relationship between city jungles and rain?

• city jungles raise the temperature by increasing the amount of water that evaporates.

• City jungles conserve rainwater and allow it to flow more easily into the sewer system.

• city jungles keep certain kinds of wildlife from living on a roof.

• City jungles help control the amount of rain that reaches the ground.

Which statement from the passage BEST supports the answer to Part A?

• "Green walls are fitted with tubes that carry water and nutrients right to the plants' roots." (paragraph 4)

• "The possibilities are almost endless' a green wall can support hundreds of types of plants." (paragraph 6)

• "Storm pipes can overflow during heavy rains - by soaking up extra water, green roofs can help prevent floods." (paragraph 9)

• "A green roof is usually about the same temperature as the air." (paragraph 11)

Which idea does the author develop to show a positive effect of green buildings on cities?

• Green buildings help to conserve the water supply.

• Green buildings keep pests from invading buildings.

• Green buildings prevent water from collecting on roofs.

• Green buildings help control outside temperatures.

Which statement from the passage BEST supports the answer to part A?

• "Green walls are fitted with tubes that carry water and nutrients right to the plants' roots." (paragraph 4)

• "All that extra green attracts birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife." (paragraph 7)

• "In fact, the air outside a building with living walls can be as much as 18°F (8°C) cooler than the air outside a normal building." (paragraph 11)

• "With all the benefits a city jungle has to offer, it's only a matter of time before one sprouts up near you." (paragraph 12)