The Mixer Test

What TONE does the paragraph above mainly contribute to the passage?

• Sadness

• Serious

• Suspense

• Confusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the main PURPOSE of the paragraph above?

• to compare how the narrator is like his family members

• to explain why the narrator's family members are dead

• to describe what the family member's experiences were

• to show that the narrator and his family have a restless and adventurous spirit

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Based on the paragraph above, what does the sentence mainly SUGGEST about Blue and his mother?

• They are both good guard dogs.

• Blue and his mother are different from each other.

• They no longer bark at people.

• Both dogs dislike Fred.

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which statement best expresses a CENTRAL IDEA of the paragraph above?

• Blue is saddened by how others see him.

• Blue is not an attractive dog.

• Blue is inspired to become more beautiful.

• Blue is a cheese-hound.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

In the paragraph above, what does the REPETITION of questions emphasize?

• how curious and excited Blue is

• how long Blue has been with the Shy Man

• the remoteness of the setting

• The determination of Blue to help the Shy Man

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the most likely MEANING of the underlined word above as it is used in the paragraph?

• humorous

• confusing

• soothing

• shining

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which INFERENCE about the police officer is best supported by the selection above?

• He talks to anyone who he finds interesting

• He forces himself to get to know everyone in the neighborhood

• He threatened people using nice words

• He does not take his job seriously

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to number 7?

• "Get what I'm saying?"

• The policeman seemed pleased.

• I looked at The Shy Man with a good deal of respect.

• "All right!" said the Shy Man

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Read the sentences in the box. Determine the correct order of the three sentences that would best create a SUMMARY of "The Mixer".

• 3, 2, 4

• 2, 4, 1

• 4, 1, 2

• 3, 4, 1

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which INFERENCE about Bob is best supported by the paragraph above?

• The Shy Man agrees with Bill

• Bill is not as smart as the Shy Man

• The Shy Man wants a good watchdog

• Bill wants to be a caretaker

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1