Mood/Tone/Inferences

I did not get picked up from school like my friends. I did not go home after school either. I walked to a small red diner a few blocks from school and went straight to the kitchen.

Ma would always drop everything she was doing and give me a sloppy kiss and a giant hug. She did not worry about messing up my clothes either. “Eat something, Son!” she would say. And sometimes, she'd even write an “order” as if I were also a customer.

“There is my big boy!” Papa always greeted me the same way, his bear hugs squishing my entire body. “How was school? Go on; settle in the corner over there!” He would point to my booth where I napped and did homework.

I always went to the small red diner right away—after my music lessons, soccer practice, the SATs. I ran to the diner after opening the first acceptance letter from college. That day, Ma and Papa let Sergei take over for 30 minutes and just held my hands and smiled with their wet eyes.

Which of these is true based on the passage?

• The narrator wishes he were picked up from school.

• The narrator’s parents work hard in the diner.

• The narrator wants to work in the diner as well.

• The narrator does not spend time with friends.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

I did not get picked up from school like my friends. I did not go home after school either. I walked to a small red diner a few blocks from school and went straight to the kitchen.

Ma would always drop everything she was doing and give me a sloppy kiss and a giant hug. She did not worry about messing up my clothes either. “Eat something, Son!” she would say. And sometimes, she'd even write an “order” as if I were also a customer.

“There is my big boy!” Papa always greeted me the same way, his bear hugs squishing my entire body. “How was school? Go on; settle in the corner over there!” He would point to my booth where I napped and did homework.

I always went to the small red diner right away—after my music lessons, soccer practice, the SATs. I ran to the diner after opening the first acceptance letter from college. That day, Ma and Papa let Sergei take over for 30 minutes and just held my hands and smiled with their wet eyes.

Which detail from the passage shows that the narrator spends a lot of time at the diner?

• I did not get picked up from school like my friends.

• I walked to a small red diner a few blocks from school and went straight to the kitchen.

• He would point to my booth where I napped and did homework.

• I ran to the diner after opening the first acceptance letter from college.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

I did not get picked up from school like my friends. I did not go home after school either. I walked to a small red diner a few blocks from school and went straight to the kitchen.

Ma would always drop everything she was doing and give me a sloppy kiss and a giant hug. She did not worry about messing up my clothes either. “Eat something, Son!” she would say. And sometimes, she'd even write an “order” as if I were also a customer.

“There is my big boy!” Papa always greeted me the same way, his bear hugs squishing my entire body. “How was school? Go on; settle in the corner over there!” He would point to my booth where I napped and did homework.

I always went to the small red diner right away—after my music lessons, soccer practice, the SATs. I ran to the diner after opening the first acceptance letter from college. That day, Ma and Papa let Sergei take over for 30 minutes and just held my hands and smiled with their wet eyes.

Based on the passage, the reader can tell that the narrator...

• helps out his parents at work.

• spends a lot of time alone.

• is close to both of his parents.

• wishes his life were different.

What type of pronoun does the following sentence use?

The children prepared their mom breakfast themselves.

• Subjective

• Possessive

• Intensive

• Objective

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which sentence uses a vague pronoun?

• At the music and dance school, it teaches children up to age seven.

• At the music and dance school, the teachers teach children up to age seven.

• At the music and dance school, they teach children up to age seven.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Bharata Natyam is a classical Indian dance. It is popular in Tamil Nadu, southern India. Bharata stands for India, and Natyam for dance. The dance is popular among men, women and children. It is a complex and graceful style of dancing. The dancers’ hand movements, eye movements, facial expressions, and feet stamping create a beautiful picture. Together, these movements help show feelings and even tell stories.

The dancers wear anklets with 50 bells while performing and add to the musical effect of the strong foot movement. In addition, the dancers wear a unique set of jewelry and distinct make-up and costume. The make-up highlights the dancer's eyes. The dance is mostly done solo or by one person. The dancers train for many years to become a successful performer. A typical Bharata Natyam dancer leaves the audience in awe and wanting for more after each show!

Which of these best describes the tone of the passage?

• Proud

• Amazed

• Triumphant

• Hopeful

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Bharata Natyam is a classical Indian dance. It is popular in Tamil Nadu, southern India. Bharata stands for India, and Natyam for dance. The dance is popular among men, women and children. It is a complex and graceful style of dancing. The dancers’ hand movements, eye movements, facial expressions, and feet stamping create a beautiful picture. Together, these movements help show feelings and even tell stories.

The dancers wear anklets with 50 bells while performing and add to the musical effect of the strong foot movement. In addition, the dancers wear a unique set of jewelry and distinct make-up and costume. The make-up highlights the dancer's eyes. The dance is mostly done solo or by one person. The dancers train for many years to become a successful performer. A typical Bharata Natyam dancer leaves the audience in awe and wanting for more after each show!

Question: What is the effect of using the words “complex and graceful” to describe Bharata Natyam?

• They show the dance is difficult as well as beautiful.

• They describe the detail that makes the dance musical.

• They explain why both men and women practice it.

• They highlight why the dance is popular in India.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Bharata Natyam is a classical Indian dance. It is popular in Tamil Nadu, southern India. Bharata stands for India, and Natyam for dance. The dance is popular among men, women and children. It is a complex and graceful style of dancing. The dancers’ hand movements, eye movements, facial expressions, and feet stamping create a beautiful picture. Together, these movements help show feelings and even tell stories.

The dancers wear anklets with 50 bells while performing and add to the musical effect of the strong foot movement. In addition, the dancers wear a unique set of jewelry and distinct make-up and costume. The make-up highlights the dancer's eyes. The dance is mostly done solo or by one person. The dancers train for many years to become a successful performer. A typical Bharata Natyam dancer leaves the audience in awe and wanting for more after each show!

Question: Which of these is true about the passage?

• The thankful tone highlights the author's positive attitude.

• The author uses a gentle tone to describe the performance.

• The author uses a tone of respect toward the dancers.

• The humorous tone makes the passage more interesting.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

_______ is the way in which the author feels about a topic.

• Word choice

• Mood

• Tone

• Author's Purpose

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

________ is the way a passage makes the reader feel.

• Mood

• Tone

• Word Choice

• Author's Purpose

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4