New York- Paired Passages

Based on the text "The Empire State," which statement is correct?

• The capital of New York is New York City.

• People who immigrate to America must still go through Ellis Island.

• The Statue of Liberty was a gift from England.

• Part of Niagara Falls is in Canada.

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Which word does NOT describe how Rachel feels about moving to New York?

• Sad

• Excited

• Eager

• Ready

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Why does the author include this sentence into the passage?

"With her nose pressed against the car window, Rachel looked at her new home."

• It shows that Rachel doesn't want to miss seeing anything as she arrives at her new home.

• It shows that Rachel wants to write on the car window.

• It shows that she wants to make a funny face for her family to see as she pulls up for the first time.

• It shows that Rachel wanted to get out of the car to stretch her legs and get fresh air.

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What is the main purpose of the text "The Empire State?"

• to inform

• to entertain

• to illustrate

• to persuade

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Which is most likely true about Rachel?

• She hates for things to change

• She likes new experiences

• She is very shy at school

• She is homesick and wants to go back to Kentucky

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What do both passages have in common?

• The both have facts about New York.

• They are both informational passages.

• They both suggest the best places to visit while in New York.

• They are both fictional passages.

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Which sentence from the passage best suggests that Rachel is probably used to change?

• "Rachel knew she would miss her old house and her old friends."

• "Rachel was certain that today was more than a moving day; it was the start of a new adventure!"

• "Even though she was only eleven years old, Rachel had been to many places around the world because her parents loved to travel."

• "Her aunt and uncle also lived in the same town."

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Which statement would the author of "The Empire State" most likely agree with?

• The big city is the best place for people to visit.

• There is not much to do in the state of New York.

• If you are thinking about moving to New York, having a boat is important.

• There are many things about New York that make it an interesting place.

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Which of the following facts is not mentioned in either passage?

• The Statue of Liberty is in the New York Harbor.

• There are farms in the northeastern part of the state.

• Niagara Falls is in New York and Canada.

• New York is nicknamed "The Big Apple" because of the amount of apples that are grown there each year.

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Why would Rachel most likely not be nervous about going to her new school?

• Rachel knew that her parents, grandparents, and aunt & uncle would be close by.

• She had a cousin in her same grade level that goes to her new school

• Her school would most likely take field trips to places that she is familiar with like niagara falls, the Statue of Liberty, and to Ellis Island.

• There were going to be many other new students in her school this year too.

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