Nonfiction Test

Test: Nonfiction

​Implicit vs. Explicit Details (Q.1)

• Explicit - Exactly said

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• ​Implicit - Implied or guessed

Multiple Choice

Which inference is best supported by the details in this passage?

The subborn mist turned the rocks slick and cast a gloom over the whole valley below. Renaldo began to shiver and pulled his arms into his T-shirt for warmth. His forced to take another step but his flip-flip slipped. A few pebbles echoed as they fell down the side of the cliff. His heart pounded in his ears. Again, he wondered how long eight miles could possibly be, and whether he was even halfway there. Maybe he should have listened to the park ranger. He felt so alone.

• Renaldo is not prepared for the hike.

• Renaldo is wearing flip-flops.

• Renaldo did not listen to the park ranger.

• Renaldo is on an eight mile hike.

Multiple Choice

Which inference is best supported by the details in this passage?

The subborn mist turned the rocks slick and cast a gloom over the whole valley below. Renaldo began to shiver and pulled his arms into his T-shirt for warmth. His forced to take another step but his flip-flip slipped. A few pebbles echoed as they fell down the side of the cliff. His heart pounded in his ears. Again, he wondered how long eight miles could possibly be, and whether he was even halfway there. Maybe he should have listened to the park ranger. He felt so alone.

• Renaldo is not an experienced hiker.

• Renaldo is wearing flip-flops.

• Renaldo did not listen to the park ranger.

• Renaldo is on an eight mile hike.

Multiple Choice

Which inference is best supported by the details in this passage?

The subborn mist turned the rocks slick and cast a gloom over the whole valley below. Renaldo began to shiver and pulled his arms into his T-shirt for warmth. His forced to take another step but his flip-flip slipped. A few pebbles echoed as they fell down the side of the cliff. His heart pounded in his ears. Again, he wondered how long eight miles could possibly be, and whether he was even halfway there. Maybe he should have listened to the park ranger. He felt so alone.

• Renaldo made a reckless decision and may be in danger.

• Renaldo is wearing flip-flops.

• Renaldo did not listen to the park ranger.

• Renaldo is on an eight mile hike.

Multiple Choice

Which explicit detail is supported in this passage?

The subborn mist turned the rocks slick and cast a gloom over the whole valley below. Renaldo began to shiver and pulled his arms into his T-shirt for warmth. His forced to take another step but his flip-flip slipped. A few pebbles echoed as they fell down the side of the cliff. His heart pounded in his ears. Again, he wondered how long eight miles could possibly be, and whether he was even halfway there. Maybe he should have listened to the park ranger. He felt so alone.

• Renaldo will be home before dinner.

• Renaldo is wearing a T-shirt and flip-flops.

• Renaldo has taken this same hike many times.

Multiple Choice

Which explicit detail is supported in this passage?

The subborn mist turned the rocks slick and cast a gloom over the whole valley below. Renaldo began to shiver and pulled his arms into his T-shirt for warmth. His forced to take another step but his flip-flip slipped. A few pebbles echoed as they fell down the side of the cliff. His heart pounded in his ears. Again, he wondered how long eight miles could possibly be, and whether he was even halfway there. Maybe he should have listened to the park ranger. He felt so alone.

• Renaldo will be home before dinner.

• Renaldo finds the rocks to be slippery.

• Renaldo has taken this same hike many times.

Multiple Choice

Which explicit detail is supported in this passage?

The subborn mist turned the rocks slick and cast a gloom over the whole valley below. Renaldo began to shiver and pulled his arms into his T-shirt for warmth. His forced to take another step but his flip-flip slipped. A few pebbles echoed as they fell down the side of the cliff. His heart pounded in his ears. Again, he wondered how long eight miles could possibly be, and whether he was even halfway there. Maybe he should have listened to the park ranger. He felt so alone.

• Renaldo will be home before dinner.

• Renaldo slides his arms into his T-shirt for warmth.

• Renaldo has taken this same hike many times.

​Author's Perspective

​How the author views the topic

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Multiple Choice

Which experience is most likely to shape an author's perspective on wealth?

• Growing up with money.

• Buying a sports car.

• Graduating from high school.

• Living in the country.

Multiple Choice

Which experience is most likely to shape an author's perspective on

how much doctors are paid?

• Paying for medical school.

• Achieving a personal goal.

• Exercising to stay healthy.

• Living in the country.

Multiple Choice

Which experience is most likely to shape an author's perspective on

physical fitness?

• Training to run a marathon.

• Eating out once a week.

• Graduating from high school.

• Finding a new hobby.

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the most likely message of this passage?

Leanne had a big project due at the end of the week and still has a lot to do to finish it. She also agreed to babysit the neighbor's son. She also agreed to help her friend sew a costume for the school play. Leanne was so tired she missed her alarm-and the deadline for the project. She got a low score, and knows she could have done better giving the project more time.

• Be honest with yourself about how much you can do.

• Never stay up working on a project.

• Helping friends is more important than anything else.

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the most likely message of this passage?

At the party, Katerina sees that Tanya is sitting quietly on the couch and not talking to anyone. Tanya asks Katerina if she would like to help her serve food. Soon, Tanya is chatting and laughing with the other guests. Years later, Tanya says that she has never had such a good time.

• Sometimes people just need a little support to be able to flourish.

• Being shy is problem that follows people through their lives.

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the most likely message of this passage?

Sadie has been planning every detail of her party for months. Two friends at the party begin to argue, and Sadie's ice cream cake melts all over the floor. Sadie is depressed. The next day, her cousin takes to her to lunch, and they laugh about the cake melting.

• Sometimes it's the unexpected moments in life that are the best.

• Friendships never last the destruction of time and experience.

Central Idea

• Definition: The central idea is the main idea that an informative text attempts to teach about a topic.

• Structure: A central idea is written as a full sentence.

Match

What is the mostly likely central idea of the text?

• There are several reasons why colleges have come so expensive.

• There are several simple projects that people new to crafting can try.

• People can enjoy famous operas in foreign languages as long as they prepare beforehand.

The High Cost of College and How We Got Here

Crafting for Beginners

How to enjoy Opera

• The High Cost of College and How We Got Here

• Crafting for Beginners

• How to enjoy Opera

Multiple Choice

What is the mostly likely central idea of the text?

Planning your visit

Suggested attractions in the park

Park rules and regulations

• Becoming familiar with Zion National Park before your trip will help you get the most from your visit.

• More than 250 million people flock to the parks in the U.S. National Park system each year.

Multiple Choice

What is the mostly likely central idea of the text?

Sunlight

Soil

Water

• Help your houseplants thrive by keeping their basic needs in mind.

• Some plants are poisonous to pets and children.

Multiple Choice

What is the mostly likely central idea of the text?

Gather Supplies

Prep your space

Get Painting

• Painting a room takes a little planning and a few simple steps.

• Many people like to paint each wall in a room a different color.

Match

Match the following

Which option best states the central idea of the passage?

• Specific equipment is needed in order to take up snowboarding.

• It is not likely that Archie will win a gold medal.

• Sakura's climbing style stands out because of its constant motion.

Snowboarders should be professionally fitted for boots and board. You must wear a helmet.

Archie is in a tough spot. He could attempt a more difficult dive or his opponent could mess up.

Sakura has her own climbing style. She plans the climb beforehand and moves up the wall not stopping

• Snowboarders should be professionally fitted for boots and board. You must wear a helmet.

• Archie is in a tough spot. He could attempt a more difficult dive or his opponent could mess up.

• Sakura has her own climbing style. She plans the climb beforehand and moves up the wall not stopping

Text Features

Match

Match the correct text feature to where you can find it in the book.

• The introduction

• The index

• The forward

The author wants to tell readers what her book is about and why she wrote it.

The author needs to give an alphabetical list of people, places, and subjects in the book.

The writer needs to introduce the book by a different author and talk about the book's history.

• The author wants to tell readers what her book is about and why she wrote it.

• The author needs to give an alphabetical list of people, places, and subjects in the book.

• The writer needs to introduce the book by a different author and talk about the book's history.

Match

Which text most clearly shows the use of the text structure.

• A website that shows the structure of a volcano before and during eruption.

• An article that explains different types of tea available

• A book that describes major eruptions in the order they happened

Spatial

(Description)

Topical

(map)

Sequential

(in order)

• Spatial

  (Description)

• Topical

  (map)

• Sequential

  (in order)

Match

Match the following

• a map

• A chart or graph

• A table

A writer shows where every major battle of the American Civil War took place?

A writer shows how many people strongly agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with a new law

A writer shows how much money each billionaire in US makes per year.

• A writer shows where every major battle of the American Civil War took place?

• A writer shows how many people strongly agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with a new law

• A writer shows how much money each billionaire in US makes per year.

Multiple Choice

Using the chart what is the most likely meaning of the word fallacious?

• Something that is not true.

• The act of moving downward.

Multiple Choice

Using the chart what is the most likely meaning of the word humanities?

• A study of human history and culture.

• A lie.

Multiple Choice

Using the chart what is the most likely meaning of the word divert?

• To turn away or change.

• To hang something up.

​Use this slide (pronunciation of word)

VEX, INEPT, ADVERSE

Match

Match the following dictionary entry to the correct sentence.

• When Josh spilled his drink all over his date's dress, he made a inept attempt at an apology.

• When Mr. Turnbull returned her essay, Anna grimaced at the disappointing grade.

• Fans love Guerrier not only because of her great soccer skill, but also because of her aplomb.

Inept: showing no skill; clumsy.

Grimace: An ugly twisted expression on a person's face.

Aplomb: self-confidence

• Inept: showing no skill; clumsy.

• Grimace: An ugly twisted expression on a person's face.

• Aplomb: self-confidence

Multiple Choice

treacherous

Synonyms: dangerous, hazardous, unsafe, risky

Antonyms: safe, reliable, stable, harmless

When the hikers woke up and saw the mountainside covered in snow, they knew today's hike could prove to be treacherous.

Which word replaces the underlined word?

• dangerous

• reliable

• safe

• harmless

Multiple Choice

denounce

Synonyms: condemn, criticize, attack, censure

Antonyms: praise, support, admire, approve

The book club denounced the lastest book they had read because of its unrealistic representation of middle school students.

Which word replaces the underlined word?

• criticized

• approved

• admired

• praised

Multiple Choice

quarry

Synonyms: victim, prey, game, prize

Antonyms: hunter, predator, carnivore, pursuer

The hunters chased the animal for hours in the heat of the sun, knowing that exhaustion would eventually overwhelm their quarry.

Which word replaces the underlined word?

• prey

• carnivore

• pursuer

• predator