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RTA Released Passages
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Write the words from the passage which mean the same as:
on your own
dependent
private
connected
independently
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main theme of the passage released by RTA?
Transportation safety
Environmental conservation
Technological advancement
Cultural heritage
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which literary device is predominantly used in the passage?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
Alliteration
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the correct synonym for 'expedite' as used in the passage.
Delay
Hasten
Obstruct
Neglect
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the author's tone in the passage?
Optimistic
Pessimistic
Neutral
Sarcastic
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea of innovation?
The roads were built with precision.
New technologies are being implemented.
Traffic rules are strictly enforced.
Public transport is widely used.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the passage released by RTA?
To inform about new regulations
To entertain with stories
To persuade to use public transport
To describe historical events
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
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