ELA Milestone Practice

Which sentence shows the correct way the title of a book?

• During the summer I read a great novel, Because of Winn-Dixie.

• During the summer I read a great novel, BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE.

• During the summer I read a great novel, Because of Winn-Dixie.

• During the summer I read a great novel, "Because of Winn-Dixie."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Making Hockey Safer Hockey is a popular sport in North America. Players skate across a sheet of ice. They use special sticks to pass the puck, a small disc of hard rubber. Then the players try to score by shooting the puck into the opposing goal. The game moves fast, so it can be dangerous without the right gear for protection. Fortunately, protective equipment has improved over the years. History When the National Hockey League began in 1917, players wore minimal gear. Helmets were not required. Goaltenders did not wear masks. This allowed players to see everything on the ice. However, it also increased the risk of getting hurt. Surprisingly, players were not forced to wear helmets until 1979. This was only required of new players, though. Players who had signed with the league before 1979 could choose for themselves. The last player to skate without a helmet retired in 1997. Present Today, the league is clearer on player safety. All new players in the National Hockey League have to wear a partial visor on their helmets. A visor is a clear shield that protects the eyes. The rule applies to new players and is in response to eye injuries over the years. Players who have already been in the league do not have to follow the rule. When asked why they didn’t want the added protection, some players claimed that wearing the gear makes it hard for them to see the puck clearly. Does this new rule mean that audiences will never see players without helmets shoot the puck? Not exactly. Another rule allows players to continue skating if their helmets fall off. But, once the players leave the ice, they cannot return without helmets. Goalies, however, have a different rule. If they lose their helmets, play stops immediately. The Future Each year, experts try to make hockey safer. Some of their attempts are successful, while others are not. Clearly, the league and the players need to work together to make the game safer. The debate continues over how much protection is enough.

Which sentence from the article BEST supports the idea that the National Hockey League now has a stronger focus on safety?

• The games move fast, so it can be dangerous without the right gear for protection.

• When the National Hockey League began in 1917, players wore minimal gear.

• The rule applies to new players and is in response to eye injuries over the years.

• Another rule allows players to continue skating if their helmets fall off.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Making Hockey Safer Hockey is a popular sport in North America. Players skate across a sheet of ice. They use special sticks to pass the puck, a small disc of hard rubber. Then the players try to score by shooting the puck into the opposing goal. The game moves fast, so it can be dangerous without the right gear for protection. Fortunately, protective equipment has improved over the years. History When the National Hockey League began in 1917, players wore minimal gear. Helmets were not required. Goaltenders did not wear masks. This allowed players to see everything on the ice. However, it also increased the risk of getting hurt. Surprisingly, players were not forced to wear helmets until 1979. This was only required of new players, though. Players who had signed with the league before 1979 could choose for themselves. The last player to skate without a helmet retired in 1997. Present Today, the league is clearer on player safety. All new players in the National Hockey League have to wear a partial visor on their helmets. A visor is a clear shield that protects the eyes. The rule applies to new players and is in response to eye injuries over the years. Players who have already been in the league do not have to follow the rule. When asked why they didn’t want the added protection, some players claimed that wearing the gear makes it hard for them to see the puck clearly. Does this new rule mean that audiences will never see players without helmets shoot the puck? Not exactly. Another rule allows players to continue skating if their helmets fall off. But, once the players leave the ice, they cannot return without helmets. Goalies, however, have a different rule. If they lose their helmets, play stops immediately. The Future Each year, experts try to make hockey safer. Some of their attempts are successful, while others are not. Clearly, the league and the players need to work together to make the game safer. The debate continues over how much protection is enough.

Click on two sentences that would be included in a summary of the article into the chart.

• Hockey players use special sticks to pass the puck across the ice.

• Before 1979, no hockey players were required to wear helmets.

• The last player to skate without a helmet retired in 1997.

• The National Hockey League improved player safety by adding visors for eye protection.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Then his sister, Sarah Dolittle, came to him and said, “John, how can you expect sick people to come and see you when you keep all these animals in the house? It’s a fine doctor who would have his parlor full of hedgehogs and mice! That’s the fourth personage these animals have driven away. Squire Jenkins and the Parson say they wouldn’t come near your house again—no matter how sick they are. We are getting poorer every day. If you go on like this, none of the best people will have you for a doctor.” “But I like the animals better than the ‘best people,’” said the Doctor. Based on the paragraphs,

which sentence BEST describes Doctor Dolittle?

• He does not like the people who live in his small town.

• He feels more appreciated by animals than patients.

• He is happier being around animals than people.

• He resents his sister for not taking his side.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the sentence from the story. “You are ridiculous,” said his sister, and walked out of the room. Why does Sarah MOST LIKELY say this to Doctor Dolittle?

• to reveal her disinterest in his work

• to express her dislike for his choices

• to share her thoughts about his hygiene

• to convey her concern for his garden

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

We are going to a meeting about building a communety center that will include a gym and activities for all ages.

Which spelling of the underlined word is correct?

• comunity

• community

• communitty

• communaty

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence uses the comma correctly?

• During the meeting of the art club, we decided to do a volunteer project.

• When we make plans after school it is important, to stick to the times we agreed on.

• Once lunch was finished we thought, we would take a walk outside.

• If you plan to attend the back-to-school night be sure, to tell your English teacher.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which pair of conjunctions correctly completes the second sentence?

I really hope to try all of the desserts that are being served tonight. I would BLANK like to have the chocolate cake BLANK the ice cream.

• not/but

• neither/nor

• either/or

• both/and

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which verb phrase correctly completes the sentence?

We to finish raking leaves before it started to rain.

• had hoped

• have hoped

• will have hoped

• will be hoping

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Mario's uncle gave him a collection of old baseball cards. Mario wants to find out how valuable they are.

Which source would provide the BEST information for this task?

• an interview with a baseball player who was featured on baseball cards.

• a book about how baseball cards were made and traded.

• an article that shows photos of commonly traded baseball cards

• a website that lists baseball cards that are for sale and their prices.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9