SC READY Test Prep.- The High Dive

Which theme is developed through Tim’s actions at the top of the ladder? 

• A. Family members must take care of one another.

• B. Being safe is more important than taking a risk.

• C. People can learn to control their feelings.

• D. It is fun to spend time outdoors with friends

Which two sentences from the passage explain why Tim decides to make the dive? Choose two answers. 

• A. Tim grinned weakly, casually removing his hat. 

• B. He saw Sammy watching them closely. 

• C. Stan shook his head vigorously and was as still as a statue. 

• D. This was his first time on a diving board since that summer. 

• E. They all expected him to do it.

How does Tim’s relationship with his grandfather impact the plot of the passage? 

• A. Because he spends a lot of time with his grandfather, Tim is able to remember everything he has been taught. 

• B. Because he pays attention to his grandfather, Tim is able to use a lesson he learned to conquer his fear. 

• C. Because he hopes to be more like his grandfather, Tim is willing to do something that scares him. 

• D. Because he wants to impress his grandfather, Tim is willing to push himself to try harder.

Read the sentence from the passage. 

As Tim looked up, he thought the ladder seemed to stretch all the way to the sky! 

How does the author’s use of figurative language shape meaning?

• A. The language indicates that Tim feels excited about getting to the top of the ladder. 

• B. The language indicates that Tim is tired from just thinking about climbing the ladder.

• C. The language indicates that Tim is curious about what is at the top of the ladder.

• D. The language indicates that Tim feels nervous about climbing the ladder.

Read the paragraph from the passage. 

Tim turned away, pulled his shoulders back, thrust his head up, and strutted over to the ladder, looking straight ahead. The shining aluminum felt hot as fire in the midday sun, but he grabbed the ladder firmly and put his foot on the first rung. 

What does the author’s choice of words help the reader understand about Tim?

Choose two answers.

• A. He is brave.

• B. He is acting strangely.

• C. He is determined.

• D. He ignores his friends. 

• E. He enjoys summertime.

How does the author’s choice of point of view impact how events are described? 

• A. The point of view only reveals the thoughts and feelings of Tim.

• B. The point of view reveals the thoughts of Stan. 

• C. The point of view only reveals the thoughts and feelings of Sammy. 

• D. The point of view reveals the thoughts of Grandpa.