TCAP Prep Day 1: CASE Review

TCAP Prep Day 1: CASE Review of frequently missed questions

By Kathlene Collinsworth

Use your text packet to answer the following questions: TEXT 1 AND 2

Multiple Choice

2. What does the author mean by the phrase "hitch a ride" in paragraph 4?

• A. Remoras go where sharks go because they are joined together.

• B. Remoras follow behind sharks in order to get places faster.

• C. Remoras swim in large groups with sharks because it is safer.

• D. Remoras move like sharks to get to their food more quickly.

Multiple Select

3. Which two choices tell why sea lice are parasites instead of predators?

• A. Sea lice feed on the sunfish but do not cause extreme harm.

• B. Sea lice prey on other ocean life in addition to the sunfish.

• C. Sea lice only steal some food from the sunfish but not all of it.

• D. Sea lice only attach to the sunfish for a short period of time.

• E. Sea lice are very tiny and will never grow bigger than the sunfish.​

Multiple Choice

4. Part A: What point does the author make about symbionts and hosts?

• A. In some symbiotic relationships, symbionts and hosts work together in teams to help other creatures as well.

• B. There are some examples of symbiosis where the relationships are good for both the symbionts and the hosts.

• C. ​There are more examples of relationships between symbionts and hosts in the ocean than anywhere else on the planet.

• D. In symbiotic relationships between animals and plants, animals are usually the symbionts , and plants are the hosts.

Multiple Choice

4. Part B: Which quotation from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

• A. "In the best symbiotic pairs, both partners come out ahead." (paragraph 9)

• B.​ "This helping-each-other kind of symbiosis is called mutualism [myoo-choo-uh-li-zm]." (paragraph 9)

• C. "The ants can't digest leaves by themselves, so they keep gardens of fungi that break down the leaves into food the ants can eat. Fungi are fun guys to have around!" (paragraph 11)

• D. "Corals grow in warm, sunny waters. They may look like plants, but they're animals, with soft bodies in tough, bony cases." (paragraph 13)​

Multiple Choice

8. How does the photograph help the reader better understand the text? (photograph 2)

• A. The reader can see an example of symbiosis that involves fungi.

• B. The reader can see an example of symbiosis that involves parasites​.

• C. The reader can see an example of mutualism between living creatures.

• D. The reader can see an example of commensalism between living creatures.​

Multiple Choice

9. What can the reader learn about corals by reading both texts?

• A. Corals provide protections for the algae that live inside of them.

• B. Corals turn white if they do not have algae helping them.

• C. Corals work together with algae to create the largest living structuers in the world.

• D. Corals are able to grow so large because of the algae that remove waste.​

Multiple Choice

10. How does the text structure of text 1 compare to the text structure used in text 2?

• A. Both use cause and effect to show that corals and algae need one another in order to live and grow.

• B. Both use chronological order to show that corals may force algae out over time if they do not get enough nutrients.

• C. Both use compare and contrast to show that corals and algae provide nutrients and protection to one another.

• D. Both use problem and solution to show that corals ​lose their color without the presence of algae.

Multiple Choice

11. Which choice best explains how the 2 texts differ in the points of view they represent?

• A. Text 1 provides information about the size of one of the largest coral reefs in the world, but text 2 provides information about the types of algae that cause coral reefs to change colors.

• B. Text 1 provides information about why coral reefs need so many different types of algae, but text 2 provides details about specific ways that nutrients help corals grow.

• C. Text 1 provides general details about how long corals have used algae to get nutrients, but text 2 provides information about ways that algae use nutrients in the water to help corals.

• D. Text 1 provides general details about how corals and algae work together to help one another, but text 2 provides more specific details about how algae help the corals. ​

Use your text packet to answer the following questions: TEXT 3 AND 4

Use your text packet to answer these questions: TEXT 3

​14. Which two inferences can the read make about Jess based on paragraphs 6-7?

A. Jess was only taught one trick before coming to Lottie and Carrie's house.

B. Jess had never been around children before meeting Lottie and Carrie.

C. Jess belonged to someone before being given to Lottie and Carrie as a gift.

D. Jess was a calm dog and behaved well around Lottie and Carrie.

E. Jess traveled a long distance to get to Lottie and Carrie's house. ​

Multiple Select

14. Which two inferences can the read make about Jess based on paragraphs 6-7?

• A. Jess was only taught one trick before coming to Lottie and Carrie's house.

• B. Jess had never been around children before meeting Lottie and Carrie.

• C. Jess belonged to someone before being given to Lottie and Carrie as a gift.

• D. Jess was a calm dog and behaved well around Lottie and Carrie.

• E. Jess traveled a long distance to get to Lottie and Carrie's house. ​

Multiple Choice

15. Part A: How were Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Curtis similar?

• A. Both Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Curtis discovered that Carrie was injured.

• B. Both Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Curtis cared for Carrie until her mother was found.​

• C. Both Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Curtis were impressed by how smart Jess was.

• D. Both Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Curtis were curious about why Jess was barking.​

Multiple Choice

15. Part B: Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• A. "Whatever is that dog of the Seftons' barking at?' one woman inquired of her husband. Mr. Curtis stopped for a moment to listen." (paragraph 19)

• B. "Then he soon saw what was the matter. There was Jess with her paws on Carrie's dress, while Carrie was lying quite still." (paragraph 22)

• C. "The man carried the poor child to his own cottage, while his wife went to look for Mrs. Sefton." (paragraph 23)​

• D. "But everyone praised good, faithful Jess, who had brought help to her little owner." (paragraph 25)​

Multiple Choice

19. How do paragraphs 18-23 contribute to the overall structure of the passage?

• A. They explain how the setting changes.

• B. They describe how the problem is solved.

• C. They establish the conflict between the characters.

• D. They provide background details about the main characters.​

Multiple Choice

20. How does the narrator's point of view influence how events are described?

• A. It helps the reader understand the surprise the neighbors felt when they realized that Carrie had fallen and needed help.

• B. It helps the reader understand Jess's actions as she tried to make friends with Lottie and Carrie.

• C. It helps the reader understand the concern the mother felt as she tried to find Carrie after her fall.

• D. ​It helps the reader understand Carrie's actions and feelings when she got a new dog and decided not to go to school.

Use your text packet to answer these questions: TEXT 3

​21. Which quotation from the passage describes what is seen in the illustration?

A. "She led them to the toolhouse at the bottom of the garden, and there was a pretty little black-and-tan dog - a terrier."

B. "You are to have it for your very own- it's name is Jess. Stand up, Jess, and show your owners how you can beg."

C. "This was silly, but in a short time, when she saw how good and gentle Jess really was, she forgot her fears."

D. "Lottie and Carrie went to school together. Now that they had Jess, they were always glad when school hours were over, and they could run hom to play."​

Multiple Choice

21. Which quotation from the passage describes what is seen in the illustration?

• A. "She led them to the toolhouse at the bottom of the garden, and there was a pretty little black-and-tan dog - a terrier."

• B. "You are to have it for your very own- it's name is Jess. Stand up, Jess, and show your owners how you can beg."

• C. "This was silly, but in a short time, when she saw how good and gentle Jess really was, she forgot her fears."

• D. "Lottie and Carrie went to school together. Now that they had Jess, they were always glad when school hours were over, and they could run hom to play."​

Multiple Choice

22. Which choice provides a summary of the passage?

• A. A sea captain named Charlie enoyed sailing with his dog Mate. Because he taught his dog to respond to commands that were words used for sailing, Charlie was the only person Mate understood. Mate did not understand when other people spoke to him.

• B. Charlie was a sea captain who lived near the ocean with his dog Mate. The two spent time sailing on their sailboat and also walking through town. Mate went to town one day to get help for Charlie who was on the sailboat, but the townsfolk could not get to the captain.

• C.​ Charlie was a sea captain who lived near the coast with his dog Mate. The two enjoyed walking along the beach, and they also liked sailing together. Sometimes Charlie got hurt on the sailboat, so Mate was trained to get help by barking.

• D. A sea captain named Charlie spent time sailing with his dog Mate. Charlie got hurt on the sailboat one day, so Mate swam to shore to get help. When no one was able to help, Mate swam back to the boat and woke up Charlie by splashing him with water.

Multiple Choice

23. What does the author mean by the phrase "if a fogbank rolled in" in paragraph 6?

• A. Fog may sometimes appear suddenly.

• B. Fog may sometimes be difficult to see.

• C. Fog may cause the sailboat to turn around.

• D. Fog may cause the sailboat to stop moving. ​

Multiple Choice

24. Which quotation from the passage supports the inference that Charlie and Mate enjoyed spending time together?

• A. "Charlie's companion was a black Labrador retriever named Mate. Dogs learn obedience commands from the language of their owners."

• B. "When Charlie and Mate walked the streets of Bald Head or strolled along the sands of Singing Beach, they swayed from side to side as if they were on a piching deck in a choppy sea."

• C. "Sailing in each other's company provided a perfect afternoon for Charlie and Mate, but they did not go too far from shore in the small boat."

• D. "Mate whimpered once again and licked Charlie's face. The dazed old man sat up slowly, rubbing the side of his sore head."​

Multiple Choice

25. Part A: How did Mate respond differently to Jake than to the other townsfolk?

• A. Mate recognized Jake from the ship, but he did not recognize the townfolk.

• B. Mate wagegd his tail at Jake happily, but he did not pay attention to the townsfolk.

• C. Mate showed Jake that he needed help, but he did not try to get the townsfolk to help.

• D. Mate knew what Jake was saying, but he did not know what the townsfolk said.​

Multiple Choice

​25. Part B: Which quotation from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• A. "A young sailor in the crows named Jake, a former shipmate of Charlie, recognized Mate and remembered that the old man's dog responded to 'sailor talk,'"

• B. "Jake bellowed in a deep voice, 'Heave to!' followed by 'Pipe down!' Mate stopped running in circles, then rapidly wagged his tail. The dog seemed to understand."

• C. "There the would-be rescuers saw the sailboat adrift offshore, but there were no rescue boats on the strand. Jake turned toward Mate and yelled, 'On board!' once again."

• D. "Jake and the other folks onshore gave a cheer and turned back toward Bald Head."

Multiple Choice

27. How do paragraphs 7-11 contribute to the overall structure of the passage?

• A. They introduce the conflict that the main characters face.

• B. They explain how one character solves the problem.

• C. They describe how the main characters meet one another.

• D. They provide important background information about a character.

Multiple Choice

29. How does the narrator's point of view influence how events are described?

• A. It allows the reader to udnerstand Charlie's thoughts about the actions of Mate.

• B. It allows the reader to understand Mate's frustration when no one in the town could help him with Charlie.

• C. It allows the reader to understand Mate's actions when Charlie needed his help.

• D. It allows the reader to understand Charlie's and Mate's excitement to spend time on the sailboat.

Multiple Choice

31. Which choice is a theme found in both "Jess" and "Charlie Noble and Mate"?

• A. It is good to show a pet gratitude after it helps in a time of need.

• B. A smart pet knows how to handle a dangerous situation.

• C. It is helpful to teach a pet what to do in every situation.

• D. A loyal pet can be valuable in a time of need. ​

Use your text packet to answer the following questions: TEXT 5

Multiple Choice

38. Part A: How did Pele spread the popularity of soccer around the world?

• A. Pele joined an American soccer team and got people in America excited about the game.

• B. Pele created sports camps that taught young children in other countries how to play soccer.

• C. Pele became a government official in Brazil in charge of encouraging people to play soccer.

• D. Pele got interested in soccer because of all the goals he scored in other countries.

Multiple Choice

38. Part B: Which quotation from the text best supports the answer in Part A?

• A. "Pele ended his career having scores 1,281 goals in 1,363 games, making him the most successful league goal-scorer of all time,"

• B. "In 1974, Pele signed a two-year contract with the New York Cosmos to promote soccer in North America. He won over crowds and attracted millions of Americans to the 'beautiful game' of soccer."

• C. "He raised money for UNICEF and created a worldwide series of clinics to help young soccer players."

• D. "In 1995, he was named Minister of Sport for the government of Brazil. He used his position to create the 'Pele Law', which guaranteed soccer players a fair wage and compensation if they got injured."

Multiple Choice

42.

• A. However

• B. In addition

• C. Of course

• D. No change

Multiple Choice

43. Which change, if any, is needed to the underlined text?

Sometimes called the fourth sister the bright colors

• A. Sometimes called the fourth sister, the bright colors

• B. Sometimes called the fourth sister the bright, colors

• C. Sometimes called, the fourth sister the bright colors

• D. No change