Short Passages

From the letter, we know that the writer wants to

• praise Paul's brother's gesture.

• tell the world about Paul's brother.

• see young people give way to seniors.

• ensure that senior citizens have seats on buses.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

One of the missions of the Peace Corps is to help the people of interested countries meet their need for trained men and women. People who work for the Peace Corps do so because they want to, but to keep the agency dynamic with fresh ideas, no staff member can work for the agency for more than five years.

The paragraph best supports the statement that Peace Corps employees

• are highly intelligent people.

• must train for about five years.

• are hired for a limited term of employment.

• have both academic and work experience.

Answer explanation

See the final sentence of the passage. The other choices might be true but are not in the passage.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which transition word in this passage signals a cause-effect relationship?

• began

• experiencing

• therefore

• migrated

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Read the following passage and answer the question: 'The sun set behind the mountains, casting a golden glow over the valley. The air was crisp and cool, and the sound of crickets filled the evening.' What is the main idea of this passage?

• A) The sun is setting.

• B) The valley is beautiful at sunset.

• C) The air is crisp and cool.

• D) Crickets are noisy in the evening.

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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

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• A) She don't like apples.

• B) He go to school every day.

• C) They was playing soccer.

• D) She has a new book.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The cat _______ on the windowsill, basking in the sunlight.'

• A) sit

• B) sits

• C) sat

• D) sitting

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the synonym of 'happy'?

• A) Sad

• B) Joyful

• C) Angry

• D) Tired

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Identify the main theme of the passage: 'In the heart of the city, there was a small park where children played and laughter echoed. It was a place of joy amidst the hustle and bustle.'

• A) Urban development

• B) Childhood memories

• C) Joy in simplicity

• D) Noise pollution

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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

Which of the following sentences uses a metaphor?

• A) The stars were like diamonds in the sky.

• B) The wind whispered through the trees.

• C) The rain was heavy and relentless.

• D) The sun was shining brightly.

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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 the antonym of 'difficult'?

• A) Hard

• B) Easy

• C) Challenging

• D) Tough

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A