December Common Assessment 2024

Grace watched as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink. What is the central idea of this scene?

• The sun is setting.

• The sky is colorful.

• The horizon is important.

• The sun is rising.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the text, the author describes a character as "a lion in the courtroom." What does this phrase suggest about the character?

• The character is timid.

• The character is fierce and confident.

• The character is lazy.

• The character is quiet.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following sentences from the text best supports the inference that the protagonist is determined to succeed?

• "He glanced at the clock, noting the time."

• "She refused to give up, even when the odds were against her."

• "The room was silent, save for the ticking of the clock."

• "He walked slowly, taking in the sights around him."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Analyze how the author uses the phrase "a sea of troubles" to convey the character's emotional state.

• The character is feeling calm and relaxed.

• The character is overwhelmed by difficulties.

• The character is indifferent to challenges.

• The character is excited about new opportunities.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the author's purpose in using rhetorical questions throughout the text?

• To confuse the reader.

• To engage the reader and provoke thought.

• To provide answers to complex questions.

• To summarize the main points.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What does the word "ephemeral" most likely mean as used in the sentence: "The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, lasting only a few moments"?

• Permanent

• Fleeting

• Unchanging

• Predictable

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which detail from the text best illustrates the author's claim that "technology has revolutionized communication"?

• "People still write letters by hand."

• "Emails can be sent across the world in seconds."

• "Television remains a popular medium."

• "Books are available in libraries."

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the effect of the author's use of vivid imagery in the description of the storm?

• It makes the storm seem less threatening.

• It helps the reader visualize the intensity of the storm.

• It distracts from the main plot.

• It simplifies the narrative.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a central idea?

(TWO ANSWERS)

• The most important idea

• The most important point about the topic

• The characters

• beginning, middle, end

• The setting

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Imagine Nora, Emma, and Abigail are in a book club. They are discussing a novel they've just read. How can they analyze the central idea of the text?

• By focusing solely on the author's personal background and experiences

• By identifying the main points and themes throughout the text and considering how they are developed and supported.

• By only reading the first and last paragraphs of the text

• By ignoring the supporting details and examples in the text

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2