Unit 2 Practice test

What is the central idea of the passage? (RI2)

• A. Butterflies fly to Mexico every year because they like the weather.

• B. Monarch butterflies are unique because they migrate long distances and face serious threats.

• C. Butterflies are the most important insects in North America.

• D. Monarch butterflies are better at flying than any other kind of butterfly.

Which of the following best supports the idea that monarch butterflies face danger? (RI1)

• Monarch butterflies are the only insects that make such a long journey to a warmer climate.

• Scientists have attached small tags to the wings of butterflies.

• Monarch butterfly numbers have been dropping.

• Each year, millions of monarch butterflies travel thousands of miles.

What is the main purpose of the passage? (RI2)

• To entertain readers with a story about butterflies.

• To tell a story about a butterfly’s journey.

• To persuade people to visit Mexico.

• To inform readers about monarch migration and how to help.

What is the tone of the passage? (RI4)

• Angry and frustrated

• Hopeful and informative

• Confused and uncertain

• Funny and silly

Which of the following statements best summarizes the passage? (RI2)

• Monarch butterflies are dangerous insects that scientists are trying to stop.

• Monarchs fly to the mountains every year to escape humans.

• Monarch butterflies migrate every year, and people are helping them survive.

• Monarch butterflies fly south but do not return.

What does the word "deforestation" most likely mean in paragraph 4? (RI4)

• Planting trees in new places

• Removing trees from a forest

• Watering trees to help them grow

• Moving trees to another country

READ PASSAGE 2: What is the central idea of this passage? (RI2)

• Robots are only useful in science fiction movies.

• Robots are becoming more advanced and may play a big role in everyday life.

• People don’t want robots in their homes.

• Robots are dangerous machines that must be stopped.

Which of the following best supports the author’s point of view? (RI6)

• Robots are taking over the world.

• Some robots even help clean homes or answer questions in stores.

• All robots are dangerous and should be banned.

• Robots should never be used in hospitals.

What is the author's tone in this passage? (RI4)

• Silly

• Angry

• Excited and curious

• Bored

Which sentence from the passage shows a counterclaim (an opposing opinion)? (RI8)

• Robots already help in many ways.

• These machines are designed to make life easier.

• Some people worry that robots might take away jobs.

• What once seemed like science fiction may become a part of our everyday world.