Gr. 7-8 NYSESLAT Sampler (L/R Only)

Which phrase shows what can be made from lumber?

• Areas of land

• Houses, paper, and firewood

• 10 acres or more

• The health of trees

Answer explanation

Lumber is processed wood used to create various products. The correct choice, 'Houses, paper, and firewood,' illustrates common items made from lumber, highlighting its versatility in construction and everyday use.

Which sentence indicates the main idea of the passage?

• Often, these farms are privately owned and focus on preserving woodland.

• Many tree farmers in the United States belong to the American Tree Farm System.

• Instead of getting paid to maintain their land, they often spend their own money on farm expenses.

• Tree farmers and the trees they grow are beneficial to humans and the environment.

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights the overall benefit of tree farmers and their trees, emphasizing their positive impact on humans and the environment, which encapsulates the main idea of the passage.

Which word does ones refer to?

• Farms

• Forest

• Trees

• Place

Answer explanation

The word 'ones' refers to 'Trees' as it indicates multiple entities of the same kind, which aligns with trees being found in forests and farms, but specifically, 'ones' is most commonly used to refer to individual trees.

Which phrase helps explain the meaning of expenses?

• Cultivates 10 acres

• Maintain their land

• Spend their own money

• Sell the lumber

Answer explanation

The phrase 'Spend their own money' directly relates to expenses, which refer to the costs incurred by individuals or businesses when they use their own funds for various needs.

Which word or phrase tells what provides shelter to wildlife?

• Trees

• Soil

• Tree farmers

• The environment

Answer explanation

Trees provide essential shelter for wildlife by offering habitat, protection, and food sources. They are crucial for maintaining biodiversity and supporting various species in their natural environment.

Which word or phrase describes tree farms?

• Areas of land

• Farmers

• Houses

• Paper and firewood

Answer explanation

Tree farms are specifically cultivated for the production of trees, which are often used for paper and firewood. This makes 'Paper and firewood' the most accurate description of what tree farms provide.

Read this paragraph again. “From the porch, Raymond could see his father and his brother Tom, who appeared exhausted as they trudged up the road. Their faces were black with dust from the coal mine. They waved and his father shouted, ‘Great fiddling!’” Which pair of words helps explain the meaning of They?

• Porch, road

• Dust, coal

• Father, brother

• Waved, shouted

Answer explanation

The word 'They' refers to the individuals mentioned earlier in the paragraph. The pair 'Father, brother' directly identifies who 'They' are, making it the correct choice to explain the meaning of 'They'.

Read these sentences again. “The 1902 State Fiddling Contest was in three months, and he thought he would practice the song 100 more times before then. After all, his intention was to win that contest, too. He smiled and thought about the rest of his plan: to win the grand prize—lessons from well-known fiddler Luke Lucas—and to eventually become as famous as Luke.” Which phrase helps explain the meaning of intention?

• In three months

• His plan

• Well-known fiddler

• The grand prize

Answer explanation

The phrase 'His plan' directly relates to the character's intention to win the contest and achieve his goals, making it the best choice to explain the meaning of intention in this context.

Read this paragraph again. “A month earlier he had won the county fiddling contest. Before that day, he played his winning song hundreds of times. The 1902 State Fiddling Contest was in three months, and he thought he would practice the song 100 more times before then. After all, his intention was to win that contest, too.” Which phrase shows when the 1902 State Fiddling Contest will happen?

• A month earlier

• Hundreds of times

• In three months

• 100 more times

Answer explanation

The phrase "In three months" indicates the timing of the 1902 State Fiddling Contest, clearly stating when it will occur in relation to the events described.

Read these phrases again. “. . . he would practice the song 100 more times before then.” “. . . become as famous as Luke.” “Keep practicing so you can win the state contest . . .” Which idea do these phrases support?

• Raymond will stop playing the fiddle to work.

• Raymond wants to give the fiddle to his brother.

• Raymond is dedicated to mastering the fiddle.

• Raymond can still take lessons from Luke Lucas.

Answer explanation

The phrases indicate Raymond's commitment to practicing and improving his skills, showing his dedication to mastering the fiddle rather than pursuing other options.