SC Ready Prep

Multiple Choice

1. A student is writing a report about castles in the United Kingdom and found the following source.

Many castles in the United Kingdom have fallen into ruin at some point in time. Some castles have been returned to their original states because of individuals interested in preserving history. Some were rebuilt by royalty who wanted to put the castles back into use for defensive purposes. Sadly, others have been left to rot, crumbling away as if no one even cares if they stand or fall. The ironic thing is that these neglected castles often become the most photographed of the entire country.

Which sentence in the source best reveals the author’s bias?

• A. Some castles have been returned to their original states because of individuals interested in preserving history.

• B. Some were rebuilt by royalty who wanted to put the castles back into use for defensive purposes.

• C. Sadly, others have been left to rot, crumbling away as if no one even cares if they stand or fall.

• D. The ironic thing is that these neglected castles often become the most photographed of the entire country

Multiple Choice

A student made a plan for a research report. Read the plan.

Research Report Plan

Topic: mountain climbing Audience: teacher and classmates

Purpose: to inform

Research Question: How does someone learn to become a mountain climber?

The student found several sources. Which source would most likely have information that would be useful in the student’s report?

• website that explains the dangers of mountain climbing

• a magazine that shows pictures of mountain climbers on the tallest mountains of the world

• an interview with the leader of a club for mountain climbers

• a website where people can ask questions about mountain climbing equipment

Multiple Choice

Read the following sentence. As Tim looked up, he thought the ladder seemed to stretch all the way to the sky!

How does the author’s use of figurative language shape meaning?

• The language indicates that Tim feels excited about getting to the top of the ladder.

• The language indicates that Tim is tired from just thinking about climbing the ladder.

• The language indicates that Tim is curious about what is at the top of the ladder.

• The language indicates that Tim feels nervous about climbing the ladder.

Multiple Select

Read the paragraph from the passage. Tim turned away, pulled his shoulders back, thrust his head up, and strutted over to the ladder, looking straight ahead. The shining aluminum felt hot as fire in the midday sun, but he grabbed the ladder firmly and put his foot on the first rung. What does the author’s choice of words help the reader understand about Tim? Choose TWO answers.

• He is brave.

• He is acting strangely.

• He is determined.

• He ignores his friends.

• He enjoys summertime.

Multiple Choice

3. Read the sentence from the passage. As a precaution, he verbally shared its contents with Emily. Based on the prefix “pre-,” what does the word precaution mean?

• something done that is the opposite of avoiding danger

• something done wrongly while avoiding danger

• something done again to avoid danger

• something done ahead of time to avoid danger

Multiple Choice

Which sentence provides the best evidence to support the author’s claim that women “contributed to the war effort in significant ways”?

• Emily’s family, like other patriots, wanted to support the fight for freedom against Britain.

• In case the letter was lost or damaged, the general knew it was important that Emily remember every detail.

• Since no remnants of the letter were found, Emily was declared free of suspicion.

• Thanks to Emily Geiger’s courage and quick thinking, the forces of General Greene and General Sumter successfully joined against Lord Rawdon.

Multiple Choice

2. A student made a plan for a research report. Read the plan.

Research Report Plan

Topic: home computers Audience: teacher and classmates

Purpose: to inform Research

Question: How have home computers changed since they were first introduced?

The student found several sources.

Which source would most likely have information that would be useful in the student’s report?

• A. a website that explains how to upgrade old computers to make them work like new

• B. a magazine article titled “How Computers Can Help Solve Everyday Problems”

• C. a book titled Where Do We Go from Here? The History and Future of Computers

• D. a website that shows people how to safely get rid of old computers

Multiple Choice

3. Which statement gives a theme of both passages?

• A. Difficult problems often have easy solutions.

• B. Family members should take care of one another during challenging times.

• C. Good listening is the key to successful teamwork.

• D. People should follow their dreams even if others fail to support them.

Multiple Choice

4. How are Charlie in “The Cave” and Mikela in “The Climb” similar in their reactions to the challenges they each face?

• A. Neither character panics when faced with a difficult situation.

• B. They both help others understand a solution to a problem.

• C. Neither character understands what has caused a dangerous situation.

• D. They both rely on special training they have received.

Multiple Choice

The author's intent for writing something - to inform, to entertain, to persuade

• author's purpose

• plot

• point of view

• main idea

Multiple Choice

What is the correct order for plot?

• Climax, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

• Exposition, Falling Action, Climax, Rising Action, Resolution

• Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

• Exposition, Rising Action, Falling Action, Resolution

Multiple Choice

A student is writing a letter to the school principal. Read the draft of the letter and complete the task that follows.

Dear Principal Wells, In order to relieve problems related to homework at Harkins Middle School, I propose the school schedule be extended by one hour. The extra time could be devoted solely to students completing class assignments and teachers assisting those who need help with homework. With an additional hour, students could focus on getting tasks done without the distractions that are common outside of school like television, siblings, and chores. Sometimes teachers run out of time in class to present material in new ways. The added hour could be used to give students the extra support necessary to master the concepts being taught. This change in schedule would solve almost all issues related to incomplete and missing student assignments. Even though people enjoy getting out of school to do fun activities like sports, music, or club meetings, those events can happen an hour later.

Sincerely,

Joseph Grant

Which sentence provides the best conclusion to the paragraph?

• Both the teachers and students know that completing assignments and developing life skills are important.

• The sacrifice of an added hour would help the school and the students achieve their learning goals.

• After-school activities occurring later would be fine, especially since students would have little to no homework in the evening.

• If additional time were added to the school day, teachers might need to make adjustments to their after-school schedules as well.

Multiple Choice

Read the paragraph about printer ink.

Printer ink is the most expensive liquid most people will ever buy. An ink cartridge for a home printer usually contains only a few ounces of black ink. The cost of a typical ink cartridge could be as high as forty dollars, about half the cost of an average printer. With the exception of luxury items such as fancy perfumes ordinary black ink is by far the most expensive liquid people purchase.

Which is the correct way to use commas to punctuate the last sentence of the paragraph?

• With the exception, of luxury items such as fancy perfumes, ordinary black ink is by far the most expensive liquid people purchase.

• With the exception of luxury items such as fancy perfumes, ordinary black ink is by far the most expensive liquid people purchase.

• With the exception of luxury items such as fancy perfumes ordinary black ink is by far, the most expensive liquid people purchase.

• With the exception of luxury items such as fancy perfumes ordinary, black ink, is by far the most expensive liquid people purchase.

Multiple Choice

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:

High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

• When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

• At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

• A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

• School uniforms can be ordered online.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following lines uses alliteration?

• "And pour honey on it"
• "Melting in my mouth"
• "I will grab another"
• "Opening it in half"