State Testing BW Review #1 - Eisenhower's Speech

Which paragraph supports the inference that President Eisenhower is giving a speech to a large group?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Select the two sentences that should be in a summary of the passage.

• Almost a billion people seek help to survive

• The fight for freedom can end communism worldwide

• International communism is dividing the world and its people

• America, hopefully, will not be too proud as it grows.

• America is not the whole world, even though it is home.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Read the sentences from the passage.

That we may pursue righteousness—without self-righteousness. That we may know unity—without conformity. That we may grow in strength—without pride in oneself. (paragraphs 5-7)

What is the most likely reason President Eisenhower included these sentences before discussing a global issue?

• President Eisenhower wants to sound witty before moving on to a more serious topic.

• President Eisenhower wants to show the meaning of freedom before discussing the meaning of communism.

• President Eisenhower wants to highlight some positive traits in the world before discussing a global issue.

• President Eisenhower wants to give Americans confidence in their nation before asking for their support against a global issue.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Read the sentence from the passage.

Thus, around the world, the winds of change are blowing strongly. (paragraph 18)

What does the phrase “the winds of change are blowing strongly” suggest about some people in other nations?

• They are fighting for their freedom.

• They are being forced to do something.

• They secretly dislike their governments.

• They are carefully generating renewable energy.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Part A Select the statement that best describes how the author's point of view develops throughout the passage.

• It becomes angrier to make a greater impact.

• It focuses more on a specific concern.

• It shows increasing pride in America as a nation.

• It begins to show confusion about the best course of action.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Part B: Which detail from the passage best supports the answer in Part A?

• ". . . always speak the truth and serve justice." (paragraph 8)

• "We live in a land of abundance, . . ." (paragraph 10)

• "In our nation, work and wealth abound." (paragraph 11)

• "We clearly know what we seek and why." (paragraph 20)

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3