Paired Passage Assessment

Front

What does the prefix 'dis-' mean in the word 'disqualified'?

Back

The prefix 'dis-' means to reverse or negate, so 'disqualified' means eliminated.

Front

What can be inferred about the contest from the article?

Back

Some people travel from places outside the city to participate in the event.

Front

What is a main difference between the event in the article and the event in the poem?

Back

The type of item that is being used.

Front

What idea is expressed in both the article and the poem?

Back

Launching something as far as possible can be fun.

Front

What is the central idea of the article?

Back

During the contest, people of all ages place watermelon seeds in their mouths, pucker up, and blow the seed as far as possible.

Front

What does 'central idea' mean?

Back

The main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

Front

What is an inference?

Back

An inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Front

What does 'eliminated' mean?

Back

To be removed or disqualified from a competition or situation.

Front

What is a paired passage assessment?

Back

A test format that includes two related texts, often requiring comparison and analysis.

Front

What is the purpose of using prefixes in words?

Back

Prefixes modify the meaning of the base word, providing additional context.