ELA State Test Prep

Which sentence states a central idea of paragraphs 1 and 2?

• Streams are vital resources for people

• Streams are only found outside of cities

• Streams are different in various landscapes.

• Streams are normal parts of natural settings

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.



Part A What is the author’s purpose for using the phrase “Often they lie low” in paragraph 2?

• to provide an example of an urban stream

• to show that urban streams are often polluted

• to contrast an urban stream with a rural stream

• to show that urban streams are not easily seen

Which quotation from paragraph 2 supports the answer to Part A?

• “ . . . when people, buildings, and streets are around.”

• “ . . . flowing under sidewalks. . . .”

• “ . . . meandering past ball fields. . . .”

• “ . . . rippling by shopping centers.”

Read the sentence from paragraph 3. What does the word habitat mean as it is used in the sentence?

• area

• environment

• shelter

• territory

Which types of texts will you see on the state English test?

• Literary (fiction)

• Informational (Nonfiction)

• Both literary and informational

What does Ms. Hamlin expect you to do when you take the state ELA test? (Mark all that apply)

• do your best

• pass the test the first time

• take your time

• answer every question even if it's a guess

• freak out about the difficulty level of the questions and shut down

On the day of the test . . .

• I should rush so I can be the first one finished.

• I should not use my strategies.

• I should talk to my classmates while testing.

• I should try my best and use my strategies.

When eliminating or "x-ing" out an answer always select the choices that?

• the shortest answer

• cannot possibly be correct

• the answer that repeats the question in it

What does RELAX stand for?

• Reread, Examine, Line, Act, X Out

• Restate, Entertain, Label, Always answer, X Out correct ones

• Reread, Examine, Label, Always look back, X Out wrong answer

• Reread, Entertain, Label, Always do your best, X Out

Read the sentence from paragraph 5. Instead, it hits impervious surfaces like hard pavement and rooftops and has no chance to infiltrate the soil. What is the meaning of the word impervious as it is used in the sentence?

• affected

• cracked

• exposed

• resistant