MAAP Review ELA

Then he held up his fore-paw as the Mole stepped gingerly down.

What does the word gingerly mean as it is used in the sentence?

• angrily

• carefully

• clumsily

• quickly

As he sat on the grass and looked across the river, a dark hole in the bank opposite, just above the water's edge, caught his eye, and dreamily he fell to considering what a nice, snug dwelling-place it would make for an animal with few wants and fond of a bijou riverside residence, above flood level and remote from noise and dust. As he gazed, something bright and small seemed to twinkle down in the heart of it, vanished, then twinkled once more like a tiny star.

How does the use of the words "bright," "twinkle," and "like a tiny star" impact the tone of the passage?

• The words develop a positive outlook.

• The words create an unwelcoming setting.

• The words establish an element of surprise.

• The words describe a conflict in the passage.

It's easy to see why the Old Point Loma Lighthouse was taken out of service after only 36 years - heavy fog would often obscure the light.

How does the photograph help the reader understand the word obscure as it is used in the caption?

• It shows the lighthouse is blurred.

• It shows bad weather in the area.

• It shows how old the lighthouse it.

• It shows that the light is hard to see.

How does the use of the word demurely in paragraph 1 convey Jim's feelings?

• Jim feels limited while riding his horse in the city.

• Jim feels frustrated that his lasso skills are not appreciated in the city.

• Jim feels strong when he is riding his horse in the city or in the country.

• Jim feels angry about the way people in the city look at him riding his horse.

What is the meaning of boycott as used in paragraph 2 of "Changing Attitudes"?

• blame

• deny

• dismiss

• reject

Read the sentence from paragraph 2. In fact, in some American Indian tribes women held much of the power. How does this sentence support the idea in the passage that women were important?

• It shows the consistency of the role of women in colonial America.

• It explains why some women help power in society while others did not.

• It contrasts the power of women in one culture as opposed to the women in another culture.

• It describes how American Indian women inspired colonial women to accept a greater role in society.

Based on the information in paragraph 8, what inference can be drawn about water movement in cities?

• Natural waterways have disappeared.

• Natural waterways are overloaded with rainwater.

• There are fewer natural waterways now than in the past.

• Flooding is caused when man-made waterways overflow.

That high pitched, incredibly annoying whistle.

• sentence fragment

• run-on sentence

• complete sentence

What is the meaning of the word 'meticulous' as used in the sentence: 'She was meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect'?

• A) careless

• B) thorough

• C) quick

• D) lazy

Identify the main theme of the passage: 'In the quiet village, the arrival of the stranger brought both excitement and fear, as the villagers were not accustomed to outsiders.'

• A) Adventure

• B) Isolation

• C) Conflict

• D) Tradition