Thomas Jefferson, Architect

Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the text?

• Thomas Jefferson's passion for architecture led to projects that became the main source of income for his family.

• Thomas Jefferson's architectural planning and design were integral in making Washington. D.C., the city it is today.

• Thomas Jefferson was a human being of many talents, as skilled in the field of architecture as he was in politics.

• Thomas Jefferson was a talented, innovative architect who was influenced by his admiration for European structure and design.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read paragraph THREE (3) of the text.

What key concept does the author convey by using contrasts in some of the lines in the paragraph?

• that Jefferson was fond of Italian architecture

• that Jefferson thought outbuildings were ugly

• that Jefferson was wealthier than most Americans

• that Jefferson did not follow architectural traditions

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Choose the sentence that best supports the idea that Thomas Jefferson's enthusiasm for architecture was matched by his skill.

• From the beginning, his house was different from any other in the country.

• While many men built in valleys, Jefferson picked a mountaintop.

• Most rural houses faced south, but his pointed southwest to capture the best view from the mountain.

• He drew his own house plans and for much of the building was his contractor and foreman of construction.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which statement best describes the author's main purpose in writing this text?

• to entertain readers with interesting anecdotes about Thomas Jefferson

• to inform readers about the European roots of early American architecture

• to inform readers about Thomas Jefferson's achievements as an architect

• to persuade readers to share the author's admiration for Thomas Jefferson

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which sentence from the passage best supports Thomas Jefferson's achievement as an architect?

• "Architecture was his hobby, not his business."

• "Jefferson's first major architectural project was the design of his own home, begun in 1770 on a hilltop near Charlottesville."

• "Jefferson was delighted because he had long dreamed of splendid government buildings that would give Richmond the dignity of Rome and the grave of Athens."

• "When he returned from France, President George Washington appointed Jefferson secretary of state.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

In making connections between the different events and places described in the text, what overall text structure does the author use?

• Chronological

• Comparison and Contrast

• Order of importance

• Spatial

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which phrase contains alliteration?

• knotty kites in skies

• conquering citations astride

• handsome hawks had memories

• wait to race away

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CCSS.RF.1.2A

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.K.1D

CCSS.RF.K.2A

Clouds moved slowly overhead, and Zakir felt a deep peace. That morning, he had walked across the road from the farmhouse where he was staying. There was a stone wall with a small green gate, which he passed through. On the other side was a wide field of wildflowers. Zakir was welcomed by a crowd of butterflies. This made him laugh --- it seemed too perfect. But he decided to spend the afternoon in the field, watching the birds flock and listening to the wind in the meadow.

Which sentence is in passive voice?

• That morning, he had walked across the road from the farmhouse where he was staying.

• There was a stone wall with a small green gate, which he passed through.

• Zakir was welcomed by a crowd of butterflies.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Mrs. Wright is directing the choir, and she loves teaching.

Which word is a gerund?

• directing

• teaching

• loves

• choir

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

My mom told us that the trajectory of the storm had changed and the river might overflow.

The prefix tra- means "across," the root ject means a "a place where." What is the meaning of trajectory as used in the sentence?

• the time when something important begins

• the type

• the path something takes as it moves over

• the size and shape

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4