Spring 2015 Reading SOL Part 1

In paragraph 2, the author's use of the words "distinguish" and "like" indicates that the information is organized by:

• determining the causes of an effect

• arranging the ideas in order of importance

• placing the events in chronological sequence

• comparing and contrasting similar subjects

• listing facts important to the subject/providing general information about the subject

In this excerpt from paragraph 5, which three words are examples of onomatopoeia?

Vocalizations include a chitter, which sounds much like the chattering of teeth; a bark, which is similar to that of a dog...

• Vocalizations

• chitter

• chattering

• teeth

• bark

Based on paragraph 8, the reader may best infer that the kinkajou -

• is unsuited for domestic life

• requires a tropical habitat

• requires a special diet

• is unable to coexist with other pets

According to the article, which sense best helps the kinkajou locate another kinkajou's territory?

• sight

• smell

• touch

• hearing

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the article, a kinkajou resembles a monkey because of its -

• grooming habits

• sharp teeth

• sleep schedule

• communication style

• rounded head

After their first meeting, the narrator and the horse learn about each other when they -

• eat their meals together

• go for short rides together

• receive training from an elder

• spend time observing one another

Who is the narrator of the story?

• A teenage boy

• The father of a young boy

• A five-year-old boy

• The grandfather of a young boy

Complete this analogy:

Skilled is to expert as -

• studied is to lesson

• informed is to elder

• questioned is to rider

• rejected is to horse

In paragraph 1, the author suggests that before the Internet, researching a given topic was -

• restricted to academics

• based on less reliable sources

• a time-consuming task

• a classroom-based activity

Which meaning best fits the word daunting in paragraph 2?

• confusing

• fascinating

• exhilarating

• overwhelming