Q2 Benchmark Review - Nonfiction (SOLs 7.6a, c, f)

1. Read the question. At least how old must scuba divers be? Under which heading can the answer be found?

• A. What equipment does a scuba diver need?
• B. Who can scuba dive?
• C. History of scuba diving
• D. Who loves scuba diving?

2. Why might the author of the passage have included this image?

• A. To give readers a visual reference of scuba diving suits.
• B. To explain how scuba suits looked 500 years ago.
• C. To display each component of a scuba suit.
• D. To ensure readers knew the proper name of each part of a scuba suit.

3. Which word best describes the author's tone towards scuba diving?

• A. urgency
• B. sadness
• C. disbelief
• D. informative

4. Based on the text, what can readers infer about scuba diving?

• A. Scuba diving is only safe in tropical climates.
• B. Families go scuba diving together as soon as the youngest member turns ten.
• C. Scuba diving requires knowledge and skill.
• D. Scuba diving is the best way to view underwater ecosystems.

5. How does the bold word contribute to the meaning of the text?

• A. It is used for decoration.
• B. It provides unrelated information.
• C. It helps the reader identify an important word or phrase.
• D. It makes the text more interesting to read by adding variety.

title

• name of a text; gives the reader an idea about what they will read
• explains a relevant image
• reveals the central idea of a section of text
• a drawing intended to explain how something works
• a visual representation of data

table

• name of a text; gives the reader an idea about what they will read
• explains a relevant image
• reveals the central idea of a section of text
• a drawing intended to explain how something works
• a visual representation of data

subtitle

• name of a text; gives the reader an idea about what they will read
• explains a relevant image
• reveals the central idea of a section of text
• a drawing intended to explain how something works
• a visual representation of data

caption

• name of a text; gives the reader an idea about what they will read
• explains a relevant image
• reveals the central idea of a section of text
• a drawing intended to explain how something works
• a visual representation of data

diagram

• name of a text; gives the reader an idea about what they will read
• explains a relevant image
• reveals the central idea of a section of text
• a drawing intended to explain how something works
• a visual representation of data