PARCC PRACTICE 1 (ITEMS 8-11)

What does the word sparkled mean in paragraph 3 of the story?

• shone

• found

• fixed

• shook

Which detail from paragraph 3 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word sparkled?

• around her wrist

• The pink beads

• in the sun

• clasp was broken

Which of the following best tells what happens in the story?

• A girl tries to stop her friend from stealing a bracelet, but the friend doesn’t listen.

• A girl steals a bracelet from her friend, but she later admits to what she’s done.

• A girl finds a broken bracelet and takes it home to fix it for her friend.

• A girl finds a bracelet but gives it back after realizing its owner is looking for it.

Which sentence from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

• “We should turn it in to the office after recess,’ Veronica said.” (paragraph 4)

• “‘My sister made it for me before she left for college so I wouldn’t feel so sad.’” (paragraph 12)

• “‘It never belonged to me.’” (paragraph 17)

• “‘My dad fixed the clasp.’” (paragraph 17)

What do Maggie’s actions show about her?

• She is very understanding.

• She always does the right thing.

• She gets angry easily.

• She is often forgetful.

Which sentence from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

• “During recess, Maggie searched all over the playground for something.” (paragraph 9)

• “‘Whenever I start to miss her, it reminds me that she’ll be home soon.’” (paragraph 12)

• “‘You’re wearing my bracelet!’” (paragraph 14)

• “‘Now I’ll think of you, too.’” (paragraph 18)

What is the central message of the story?

• It is best to be honest.

• You can keep whatever you find.

• Friends always help each other out.

• Giving gifts is better than getting them.

Which sentence from the story best supports the answer to Part A?

• “I should have turned it in before.” (paragraph 15)

• “It never belonged to me.” (paragraph 17)

• “When I wear this, I think of my sister.” (paragraph 18)

• “The bracelet was sparkling on Maggie’s wrist, right where it belonged.” (paragraph 19)