Barrington Irving - Selection Test Review
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English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What inspired Irving to be a pilot?
reading a book
talking to his parents
sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airplane
getting a scholarship
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what is the main goal of Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation?
to subsidize tuition costs for low-income youth
to increase interest in careers in aviation, science, and math
to replace science and math programs in underfunded public schools
to provide transportation for students who have limited access to museums
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following activities is most likely to be considered purposeful?
misplacing your keys, wallet, and phone
discovering a nest while on a hike
finding two dimes on the floor
completing 8th grade with all As
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which word (or words) in the following sentence is a proper noun and should be capitalized?
Taylor’s sixth-grade class took a field trip to swiss valley ski resort and learned how to ski.
sixth-grade class
field trip
swiss valley
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CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which word in the following sentences is a possessive pronoun?
Jamal’s going to ride his brother’s bike to school. He hopes that his own bike will be fixed today. His dad’s working on it now.
Jamal's
brother's
his
dad's
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What did Barrington Irving set the world record for?
Being the youngest person to fly around the world.
Being the youngest person and first African American to fly around the world.
Winning the most money for a football scholarship.
Helping the most kids get into STEM careers.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the central idea of the article "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator?"
Knowledge is more important than passion.
Science and math are the only important programs in education.
Drive and determination are important ingredients to success.
Obstacles are difficult to overcome.
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
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