The Langston Times 2

What does the word blared mean in this sentence? Music blared from the speakers on the stage.

• convinced

• made a loud sound

• went around

• trickled

What is a synonym for movement in this sentence? The movement of the wagon train was slow but steady.

• generation

• labor

• progress

• memory

What does the word value most likely mean in this sentence? The value of the coins increased over time.

• worth

• size

• color

• weight

What is a synonym for result in this sentence? The experiment had a surprising result.

• container

• distance

• expense

• outcome

What does the word sources mean in this sentence? The sources of the foods were easy to find.

• instructions for making things

• places where things came from

• people who made things

• ideas for the names of things

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: Which of these words best describes the old school?

• crowded

• distant

• foolish

• disliked

Part B: Which sentence from the article best supports your answer for Part A?

• Langston Elementary School opens on Monday.

• Principal Martin Rice reported that the project went smoothly.

• Five years ago, town leaders decided that a new school was needed.

• The old school was bursting at its seams.

Where did this selection most likely come from?

• a comic book

• a sports magazine

• a town newspaper

• a picture book

The biggest difference between the old and new schools is

• location.

• size.

• teachers.

• garden.

From the article, you can infer that the solar panels are

• a way to raise property values.

• a new source of energy.

• a job well done.

• a part of the new computer lab.