CASPP Skills Assessment

Read the passage: 'The sun was shining brightly as the birds chirped in the trees. Sarah decided to go for a walk in the park.' What is the setting of the story?

• Desert at night

• Mountain during a snowstorm

• Beach on a rainy day

• Park on a sunny day

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the passage, 'John looked out the window and saw dark clouds forming in the sky. He knew a storm was coming.' What can you infer about the upcoming weather?

• A sunny day is expected.

• The weather will remain calm.

• John saw a rainbow forming.

• A storm is coming.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Based on the text, 'The detective found a torn piece of fabric near the crime scene. It had a distinct pattern of stripes.' What conclusion can you draw about the suspect?

• The suspect had a pet with a distinct pattern of stripes.

• The suspect was carrying a bag with a distinct pattern of stripes.

• The suspect was wearing a hat with a distinct pattern of stripes.

• The suspect may have been wearing clothing with a distinct pattern of stripes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Read the paragraph: 'The main character, Lily, was described as a kind and caring person who always helped others. She volunteered at the local animal shelter and donated to charity.' What traits can you infer about Lily?

• Introverted, shy, reserved

• Selfish, lazy, untrustworthy

• Rude, arrogant, dishonest

• Kind, caring, helpful, generous

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

In the passage, 'The main character, Alex, was feeling anxious about the upcoming test. He had studied hard but was still unsure of the material.' What can you infer about Alex's feelings?

• Alex is feeling confident and prepared.

• Alex is feeling relaxed and carefree.

• Alex is feeling anxious and unsure.

• Alex is feeling excited and eager.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Based on the text, 'The author included a quote from a famous scientist to support their argument. The quote emphasized the importance of curiosity in scientific discovery.' How does the quote strengthen the author's point?

• The quote contradicts the author's argument and undermines their credibility.

• The quote confuses the readers and distracts from the main argument.

• The quote strengthens the author's point by highlighting the role of curiosity in scientific discovery.

• The quote weakens the author's point by introducing irrelevant information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.9A

Read the paragraph: 'The main character, Emily, had a habit of doodling in her notebook during class. Her teacher often scolded her for not paying attention. However, Emily found that doodling helped her concentrate.' What can you infer about Emily's learning style?

• Visual and kinesthetic

• Analytical and logical

• Reading and writing

• Auditory and tactile

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

In the passage, 'The main character, Mark, was faced with a difficult decision. He had to choose between helping his friend or following the rules.' What can you infer about Mark's dilemma?

• Mark decided to follow the rules and abandoned his friend

• Mark easily chose to help his friend without any hesitation

• Mark is torn between assisting his friend and obeying the rules.

• Mark's friend didn't need any help, so the decision was irrelevant

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Based on the text, 'The article discussed the benefits of exercise on mental health. It cited several studies that showed a positive correlation between physical activity and mood improvement.' How does the use of research strengthen the article's argument?

• Research is irrelevant and does not add any value to the article.

• Research makes the article too technical and difficult to understand for the average reader.

• Research is biased and only presents one side of the argument.

• Research provides empirical evidence and credibility to the claims made in the article.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.9A

Read the paragraph: 'The main character, Sarah, was known for her quick wit and clever remarks. She often made her friends laugh with her jokes and puns.' What can you infer about Sarah's personality?

• Sarah is humorous, quick-witted, and clever.

• Sarah is forgetful, disorganized, and scatterbrained.

• Sarah is shy, reserved, and introverted.

• Sarah is serious, stoic, and unemotional.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1