Star Reading Review

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

Answer explanation

Can you tell what the root scope means? If you guessed to see - you'd be right!

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

There was too much cleaning to do in Colleen's house. She found it difficult to organize her tasks and deal with them in the right order of importance. Colleen decided to fill the kitchen sink with dish soap and water and scrub the pots. As she stood there scrubbing, the comfort of the familiar task relaxed her. It allowed her thoughts to fall into place. Soon Colleen realized that, as usual, she should make a list and number her tasks in their order of importance.

How is the conflict resolved?

• Colleen becomes familiar with the household chores.

• Colleen clears her thoughts by washing dishes.

• Colleen finishes her tasks in their order of importance.

The storm raged outside our window as my sister and I huddled together telling stories. My sister had reached the scariest part of her story when the wind rattled the windows. We both stopped and held our breath. The only light came from a streetlight shining through the window. We heard thunder rumbling in the distance.

What gives the passage an eerie mood?

• the idea that the sister is telling a scary story

• words such as huddled, only light, and rumbling

• a streetlight shining through the window

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?

• urgency: making you feel you need to act quickly or you'll miss out

• plain folks appeal: saying that people just like you use the product

• testimonial: people who use the product tell why they like it

Our cause is just, and it is my _____ belief that we will eventually prevail. Which synonym of passionate would fit best in the sentence above?

• emotional

• ardent

• torrid

When objects fall, they accelerate. All objects accelerate at the same rate due to the force of gravity. However, everyone knows that if you drop a rock and a feather at the same time, the rock will drop faster. This is because of the drag force. The drag force slows down acceleration. At a certain point, the object stops speeding up. Then it falls at a constant speed. The drag on the feather is greater than on the rock, so the feather will fall more slowly.

Why does the feather fall more slowly?

• Gravity is not as strong on the feather.

• There is greater drag force on the feather.

• The feather speeds up faster than the rock.

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?

• As the backdrop for the mystery, it will be what Jan must navigate to find answers.

• The hotel gives a feeling of peace and tranquility and will help put Jan at ease.

• ecause it is an old hotel, it will reinforce a theme about the passage of time.

s 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

• flashback

• foreshadowing

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 someda

• We have clubs for people who play sports, play chess, or paint.

• I personally already make great zines and comic books.