6C Medicine Bag Re-Assessment Ticket

Read the following passage and answer the question below: *"As Maya stepped onto the stage, her heart pounded in her chest. The bright lights made it difficult to see the audience, but she could hear the faint rustle of programs and the occasional cough. She took a deep breath, recalling her lines and the hours of practice she had put in. When the curtain rose, Maya delivered her first line with confidence, her voice steady and clear. By the end of the performance, the applause was thunderous, and Maya felt a surge of pride."* Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that Maya was well-prepared for her performance?

• "The bright lights made it difficult to see the audience, but she could hear the faint rustle of programs and the occasional cough."

• "She took a deep breath, recalling her lines and the hours of practice she had put in."

• "When the curtain rose, Maya delivered her first line with confidence, her voice steady and clear."

• "By the end of the performance, the applause was thunderous, and Maya felt a surge of pride."

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Read the following passage and answer the question below: *"The old oak tree stood at the edge of the playground, its branches stretching wide like welcoming arms. Every afternoon, children gathered beneath its shade, sharing secrets and laughter. Even during the hottest days, the tree provided a cool refuge, its leaves whispering softly in the breeze."* Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that the oak tree was important to the children?

• "The old oak tree stood at the edge of the playground, its branches stretching wide like welcoming arms."

• "Every afternoon, children gathered beneath its shade, sharing secrets and laughter."

• "Even during the hottest days, the tree provided a cool refuge, its leaves whispering softly in the breeze."

• "Its branches stretching wide like welcoming arms."

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Read the following passage and answer the question below: *"When the storm hit, the small town was unprepared. Streets flooded quickly, and power lines snapped under the weight of falling branches. Neighbors helped each other, sharing food and flashlights. By the next morning, the community had come together to clear debris and check on the elderly."* Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that the community was resilient during the storm?

• "When the storm hit, the small town was unprepared."

• "Streets flooded quickly, and power lines snapped under the weight of falling branches."

• "Neighbors helped each other, sharing food and flashlights."

• "By the next morning, the community had come together to clear debris and check on the elderly."

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Read the following passage and answer the question below: *"Jamal stared at the blank canvas, unsure of where to begin. He remembered his art teacher’s advice: 'Let your feelings guide your brush.' Slowly, he dipped his brush into the paint and began to create bold, sweeping strokes. As the colors blended, Jamal felt his uncertainty fade, replaced by excitement and inspiration."* Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that Jamal overcame his uncertainty?

• "Jamal stared at the blank canvas, unsure of where to begin."

• "He remembered his art teacher’s advice: 'Let your feelings guide your brush.'"

• "Slowly, he dipped his brush into the paint and began to create bold, sweeping strokes."

• "As the colors blended, Jamal felt his uncertainty fade, replaced by excitement and inspiration."

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Read the following passage and answer the question below: *"The city’s new recycling program was met with skepticism at first. Many residents doubted it would make a difference. However, after just a few months, the amount of waste sent to the landfill decreased significantly. Local parks became cleaner, and more people began to take pride in their community’s appearance."* Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that the recycling program had a positive impact?

• "The city’s new recycling program was met with skepticism at first."

• "Many residents doubted it would make a difference."

• "After just a few months, the amount of waste sent to the landfill decreased significantly."

• "Local parks became cleaner, and more people began to take pride in their community’s appearance."

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Read the following passage and answer the question below: *"As the train sped through the countryside, Elena gazed out the window, watching fields and forests blur past. She clutched her ticket tightly, nervous about her first trip alone. When the conductor approached, Elena handed over her ticket with a shaky hand, but he smiled reassuringly. By the time she reached her destination, Elena felt a new sense of independence."* Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that Elena gained confidence during her journey?

• "As the train sped through the countryside, Elena gazed out the window, watching fields and forests blur past."

• "She clutched her ticket tightly, nervous about her first trip alone."

• "When the conductor approached, Elena handed over her ticket with a shaky hand, but he smiled reassuringly."

• "By the time she reached her destination, Elena felt a new sense of independence."

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Read the following passage and answer the question below: *"The science fair was a highlight of the school year. Students spent weeks preparing their projects, conducting experiments, and creating displays. On the day of the fair, judges walked from table to table, asking questions and taking notes. When the winners were announced, everyone cheered, proud of their hard work and creativity."* Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that the science fair encouraged students to work hard?

• "The science fair was a highlight of the school year."

• "Students spent weeks preparing their projects, conducting experiments, and creating displays."

• "On the day of the fair, judges walked from table to table, asking questions and taking notes."

• "When the winners were announced, everyone cheered, proud of their hard work and creativity."

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Read the following passage and answer the question below: *"The old library was a place of wonder for Sam. He loved the smell of the books and the quiet rustle of pages turning. One rainy afternoon, Sam discovered a dusty, leather-bound volume tucked away on a high shelf. As he read, he realized the book contained stories about his own town’s history, filled with names and places he recognized."* Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that Sam found a personal connection to the book he discovered?

• "The old library was a place of wonder for Sam."

• "He loved the smell of the books and the quiet rustle of pages turning."

• "One rainy afternoon, Sam discovered a dusty, leather-bound volume tucked away on a high shelf."

• "As he read, he realized the book contained stories about his own town’s history, filled with names and places he recognized."

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Read the following passage and answer the question below: *"The annual school play was approaching, and auditions were held after school. Many students tried out, but only a few would be chosen for the lead roles. After the cast list was posted, some students celebrated while others felt disappointed. The director reminded everyone that every part, big or small, was important to the success of the play."* Which two sentences from the passage best support the idea that not everyone was happy with the audition results, but all roles were valued? Use evidence from the text to justify your answer.

• "Many students tried out, but only a few would be chosen for the lead roles." and "After the cast list was posted, some students celebrated while others felt disappointed."

• "After the cast list was posted, some students celebrated while others felt disappointed." and "The director reminded everyone that every part, big or small, was important to the success of the play."

• "The annual school play was approaching, and auditions were held after school." and "The director reminded everyone that every part, big or small, was important to the success of the play."

• "Many students tried out, but only a few would be chosen for the lead roles." and "The annual school play was approaching, and auditions were held after school."

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Read the following passage and answer the question below: *"During the summer, Alex volunteered at the animal shelter. At first, he was nervous around the larger dogs, but he soon learned how to care for them. He noticed that the animals responded well to gentle voices and patient attention. By the end of the summer, Alex had helped several dogs find new homes and felt proud of the difference he had made."* Which two sentences from the passage best support the idea that Alex’s actions had a positive impact on the animals? Use evidence from the text to justify your answer.

• "At first, he was nervous around the larger dogs, but he soon learned how to care for them." and "He noticed that the animals responded well to gentle voices and patient attention."

• "He noticed that the animals responded well to gentle voices and patient attention." and "By the end of the summer, Alex had helped several dogs find new homes and felt proud of the difference he had made."

• "During the summer, Alex volunteered at the animal shelter." and "By the end of the summer, Alex had helped several dogs find new homes and felt proud of the difference he had made."

• "He noticed that the animals responded well to gentle voices and patient attention." and "During the summer, Alex volunteered at the animal shelter."

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