FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions (State)

1. Read this sentence: "The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain." What does the word disdain show about the Sun's attitude toward her mother?

• The Sun does not respect her mother.

• The Sun thinks her mother is generous.

• The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked.

• The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

2. Part A: What is the theme of Passage 1?

• High hopes can lead to disappointment.

• Listen to those who are older and wiser.

• If you are nice to others, they will be nice to you.

• When planning an event, be sure to include everyone.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

2. Part B: Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A?

• "She would wait for them, she said, and would not set until all three returned and told her about their pleasant visit."

• "What did you bring me from the supper?' she asked."

• "She ate it, and then she turned to her three children, for she had something important to say to them."

• "To those who are thoughtful of their mother, great blessings come."

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

3. Part A: Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2?

• He wants their help.

• He is grateful to them.

• He likes their attention.

• He wants to impress them.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.2.9

3. Part B: Which sentence supports your answer in Part A?

• "As he sang, Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water!"

• "Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singing."

• "He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape."

• "Thank you for listening to my song!' Fox said politely."

4. Fill in the bubbles before two sentences from Passage 2 that show why Eagle gives her eggs to Fox.

• A and D

• C and F

• D and F

• A and J

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.2.9

Fill in one bubble in each row to show the order in which events happen in Passage 2.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

6. How are the points of view in both passages similar?

• Both passages are told from the first-person point of view.

• Both passages are told from the third-person point of view.

• Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters.

• Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

7. Fill in the bubbles to choose whether each sentence describes Passage 1, Passage 2 or both passages.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

8. Read this sentence from paragraph 1. "This T. rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information for the paleontologists, scientists who study dinosaurs, on her team."

What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence?

• something that is kept secret

• something that is worth money

• something that is very valuable

• something that belongs to someone

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4