What does the word exception mean in the sentence below? Our teacher made an exception and let us use our book on the test.

something that doesn't fit into a general rule

something that follows all of the rules

something that breaks all of the rules

What does the word issue mean in the sentence below? We had a debate in class over several issues at school.

a subject or problem that people think and talk about

a subject that many people agree on

What is the author's primary purpose for writing this passage?

to raise awareness about the global issues of homelessness

to inform readers about how to plant a garden

to explain why a school parking lot is necessary

to entertain readers with a fairy tale

The main purpose of Darnell's article in the newspaper is to persuade readers that

a garden should be built instead of a parking lot

the teachers need a new parking lot

What is the main purpose for Darnell using this quotation.. "And if you don't mind people being hungry, then there is something wrong with you."

appeal to his reader's emotions

to insult the people of Oakdale

to make Mr. Jones sound selfish

The purpose of Linda's article is to persuade the readers that

a parking lot should be built for teachers

a garden should be built for the homeless

What is the difference between Linda and Darnell?

Linda is not shy about speaking in public, while Darnell is.

Linda is a student, Darnell is not.

Linda wants a garden, Darnell does not.

Linda goes to the city council meeting, and Darnell does not.

What does the sentence below show about the councilman and Mr. Jones? "I didn't ask you," the councilman said. "I'm telling you anyway," the man said.

that there is some conflict between them

that Mr. Jones is afraid of the councilman

What is the best evidence that Linda and Darnell do not think of each other as enemies, even though they are on opposite sides of an issue?

Linda smiles and waves at Darnell, and he waves back.

Linda looks happy after the meeting is over.

They both write an article in the paper.

Linda speaks before Darnell at the council meeting.

What is the best evidence that the city council members were moved by Darnell's speech?

He was invited to write another article.

They voted against what he wanted.

How did Darnell achieve his goal even though the council voted against the garden?

Someone offered them 2 lots for a garden.

Darnell Rock Reporting Story Test

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English

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5th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.5.1, RI.6.6, RL.2.6

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word effective mean in the sentence below?

The story in the paper was effective in convincing me to vote for that candidate.

good at producing results

no good

selfish

nervous in front of an audience

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word granted mean in the sentence below?

The fairy granted my wish to live in a castle.

affected

dismissed

given

flung

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word urged mean in the sentence below?

My mom urged me to come downstairs for dinner.

elected

humored

coaxed

humored

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word ordinance mean in the sentence below?

The city council voted for the new ordinance.

natural disaster

city law

imaginary friend

building

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word minimum mean in the sentence below?

We could only have the minimum amount of children in the classroom.

most

least

easiest

hardest

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word violations mean in the sentence below?

The man had to pay for many violations that he had committed.

acts that break the rules

birthday gifts

good deeds

things bought in a store

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word deteriorating mean in the sentence below?
We wanted to explore the old building but it was deteriorating which made it very dangerous.

getting remodeled

falling apart

haunted

being built

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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Darnell Rock Reporting Story Test

20 questions

What does the word effective mean in the sentence below?The story in the paper was effective in convincing me to vote for that candidate.

What does the word granted mean in the sentence below? The fairy granted my wish to live in a castle.

What does the word urged mean in the sentence below? My mom urged me to come downstairs for dinner.

What does the word ordinance mean in the sentence below? The city council voted for the new ordinance.

What does the word minimum mean in the sentence below? We could only have the minimum amount of children in the classroom.

What does the word violations mean in the sentence below? The man had to pay for many violations that he had committed.

What does the word deteriorating mean in the sentence below? We wanted to explore the old building but it was deteriorating which made it very dangerous.

What does the word exception mean in the sentence below? Our teacher made an exception and let us use our book on the test.

What does the word issue mean in the sentence below? We had a debate in class over several issues at school.

What does the word dependent mean in the sentence below? When my little sister was sick she was very dependent on my mom.

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What does the word effective mean in the sentence below?

The story in the paper was effective in convincing me to vote for that candidate.

What does the word granted mean in the sentence below?

The fairy granted my wish to live in a castle.

What does the word urged mean in the sentence below?

My mom urged me to come downstairs for dinner.

What does the word ordinance mean in the sentence below?

The city council voted for the new ordinance.

What does the word minimum mean in the sentence below?

We could only have the minimum amount of children in the classroom.

What does the word violations mean in the sentence below?

The man had to pay for many violations that he had committed.

What does the word deteriorating mean in the sentence below?
We wanted to explore the old building but it was deteriorating which made it very dangerous.

What does the word exception mean in the sentence below?

Our teacher made an exception and let us use our book on the test.

What does the word issue mean in the sentence below?

We had a debate in class over several issues at school.

What does the word dependent mean in the sentence below?

When my little sister was sick she was very dependent on my mom.