Benchmark 3 Test Practice

Read this sentence from the passage.

No sooner had she pulled out the bread and cheese than the trees rustled and out stepped a strange little man.

What is the main purpose of the sentence?

• It contributes to the structure of the passage by shifting one scene to the next.

• It contributes to the setting by revealing that the elder daughter is in a magical location.

• It contributes to the theme by explaining why the elder daughter does not feel safe sharing her meal.

• It contributes to the plot by introducing a new character who will influence future events in the passage.

Read this sentence from the passage.

"She gulped down every morsel before continuing along the trail."

What does the word morsel mean as it is used in the sentence?

• amount

• crumb

• leftover

• section

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

This question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.

Part A

What is a theme of the passage?

• One cannot share from lack.

• Those who give little receive little.

• Worry, like hunger, makes the body weak.

• Thankfulness, like a full belly, leads to satisfaction.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Part B

Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer to the previous question?

• Weak with worry, he called his two daughters to his sickbed and held out his last coins, saying, "Take these to the market and purchase new seeds to plant, or we shall surely starve."

• "I've barely enough for myself," proclaimed the girl.

• It appeared to be overflowing with goods for sale, but each time she approached a booth that offered seeds, the seller would shake his head and explain that he had just sold the last of his wares.

• "Pray accept this token of my thanks," he said before disappearing into the woods.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does the rapidly growing crop affect the father in the passage?

• It restores his hope, which brings him back to good health.

• It improved his mood, which motivated him to work harder.

• It restores his health, which leads to wealth for generations.

• It improves his faith, which motivates him to look for magic.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which group of sentences best summarizes the passage?

• A boy prepares himself to enter a classroom at his new school. Just as he is encouraging himself that he can handle it, the teacher announces a group project.

• A boy prepares himself to enter a classroom at his new school. He has to do this often because his family is always moving due to his mother’s work.

• A boy prepares himself to enter a classroom at his new school. In a predictable ending, he is surprised when he meets a friendly classmate.

• A boy prepares himself to enter a classroom at his new school. He expects that being a new student will be rough. He is pleasantly surprised when he meets a friendly classmate.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Choose two sentences from the passage that show how Antoine changes his point of view about the kids at his new school at the end of the passage.

• The teacher thrust a textbook into his hand and he opened it, pretending to read so he wouldn't have to look at everyone else looking at him.

• I can handle this, he told himself again.

• Desks scraped across the floor, voices called out eagerly, and feet scuffled and clomped.

• Jason kept talking, his voice a lifeline.

• Loud voices rose from the circle of desks, but now they sounded friendly, and two seats were waiting.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Choose two statements that are true about both "The Seeds" and "The New Kid."

• Both passages include mythlike qualities.

• Both passages have themes of historical importance.

• Both passages include characters who act as heroes.

• "The Seeds" is written as a legend, while "The New Kid" is realistic fiction.

• "The Seeds" is completely made up, while "The New Kid" includes historically accurate facts.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Choose two theme statements that are reflected in both "The Seeds" and "The New Kid."

A little kindness can have a big effect. Things are not always what they seem. Rewards come to those with good hearts. True friendship lasts through many challenges. It is best to expect the worst and hope for the best.

• Things are not always what they seem.

• It is best to expect the worst and hope for the best.

• Rewards come to those with good hearts.

• A little kindness can have a big effect.

• True friendship lasts through many challenges.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

Choose two ways in which the definition of the term ludeme before the first paragraph contributes to the overall structure of the passage.

• It directs the reader to learn new vocabulary to help with other tasks.

• It creates a reference for the reader to find more information on the subject.

• It allows the reader to explore the words in the passage and their meanings.

• It focuses the topic of the passage on a concept that may be new to the reader.

• It gives the reader a strong understanding of an unfamiliar term to reference throughout the passage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5