from Packing for Mars Exit TIckets

Which of the following pairs are antonyms?

• irregular/variable

• sporadic/constant

• rare/scarce

• scattered/spread

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.4

Read this sentence from Packing for Mars.

We live in a culture in which, more and more, people live through simulations.

Which of the following is an antonym for the word simulations?

• images

• reflection

• reality

• impressions

Read the sentence.

If there were a legitimate reason for the lawyer to be discussing the case with the judge before the trial, no one seemed to know what it was.

Which is an antonym of legitimate as it is used in this sentence?

• legal

• unlawful

• improvised

• innocent

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CCSS.L.7.4A

Which of the following is an example of evidence authors use to support claims?

• anecdotes

• personal opinion

• audience’s knowledge

• casual, friendly language

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

What claim does the following excerpt from Packing for Mars support?

The nobility of the human spirit grows harder for me to believe in. War, zealotry, greed, malls, narcissism. I see a backhanded nobility in excessive, impractical outlays of cash prompted by nothing loftier than a species joining hands and saying “I bet we can do this.” Yes, the money . . . is always squandered. Let’s squander some on Mars.

• Mars may put an end to war, greed, and narcissism.

• Explorers are usually mocked by the majority.

• Money would be better spent on Earth’s needs.

• Exploring Mars shows the goodness of the human spirit.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Read the following paragraph.

In most states, the minimum driving age is 16. However, according to a recent poll, almost half of the people polled think the driving age should be increased to 18. Why? The fact is teens crash four times more often than older drivers. Changing the driving age to 18 would save lives.

What is the author’s claim?

• In most states, drivers need to be at least 16 years old.

• Nearly half of all Americans think the driving age should be increased.

• Teens crash more often than older drivers.

• Increasing the driving age to 18 would save lives.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

Which choice is the best description of a writer’s voice?

• his or her word choice in a sentence

• his or her personality on the page

• his or her point of view about a topic

• his or her understanding of the subject

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CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Read the sentence from Packing for Mars.

I was at a party the day the Phoenix robotic lander touched down on Mars.

Which of the following best describes the writer’s diction?

• playful

• formal

• informal

• sophisticated

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

Read the sentence from The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Mary had liked to look at her mother from a distance and she had thought her very pretty, but as she knew very little of her she could scarcely have been expected to love her or to miss her very much when she was gone.

Which use of diction in the sentence best contributes to the writer’s voice?

• had liked to look at her mother from a distance

• and she had thought her very pretty

• she could scarcely have been expected to love her

• none of the above

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4