Pass Reading Prep

Why does Luka mention Jesse Martin in paragraph 7?

• To imply that Laura should wait until she is a few years older to sail alone

• To add support to his claim that young people are capable of sailing alone

• To show that male sailors and female sailors are equally skilled at sailing

• To suggest that Jesse be one of the sailors who helps Laura plan her trip

Which definition best fits the meaning of shadowing as it is used in paragraph 7?

• to shelter from light and heat

• to have colors that gradually pass one into another

• to follow or keep under observation

• to become dark

In paragraph 10, Maya included examples in her argument most likely because she —

• believed that the trip was scheduled to begin when the weather was most challenging

• knew that sailors need specialized training in order to respond to dangerous situations on a trip

• thought the pressure to set a world record was not worth the trip

• wanted to stress the potential for danger during the trip

Choose which of these are good strategies or tools for the STAAR test

• use a dictionary if you aren't sure what a word means

• go back in the story to find proof of your answer

• use context from the story to help with word meaning

• take your time

What should you do the night before the Reading SOL?

• Get a good night's rest.

• Charge your Chromebook.

• Do something to take your mind of the SOL.

• All of the above.

What is the effect of the phrase "despite the storm" in the sentence "Despite the storm, the ceremony continued outdoors"?

• It shows that the ceremony was indoors.

• It indicates a contrast between the storm and the continuation of the ceremony.

• It suggests the storm caused the ceremony.

• It has no effect on the meaning of the sentence.

What is the main idea of the following passage: "Despite numerous technological advancements, the essence of human communication remains rooted in the ability to convey emotions and ideas effectively. While gadgets and software have transformed the mediums through which we communicate, the core principles of empathy, clarity, and engagement continue to underpin successful interactions."?

• The importance of gadgets in communication.

• The evolution of communication mediums.

• The fundamental principles of effective communication.

• The role of software in transforming communication.

Identify the mood conveyed by the following sentence: "The long, dark hallway seemed to stretch into oblivion."

• Joyful

• Mysterious

• Excited

• Humorous

Which is NOT a topic for the passage found on the reading test?

• historical fiction

• social science

• natural science

• literary narrative

If there are reading passages on a test, it's a good idea to --->

• Organize your thoughts in a list.

• Read the passages first.

• Read the questions before the passages.

• Highlight the main idea.