Skills Practice

Look at the word fractures in the passage below.

In 2012, ballerina Misty Copeland starred in a ballet called The Firebird. But after only one performance, she found that she had a serious injury: there were six fractures in a bone in her leg. She could not perform, and she thought her career might be over. But after taking time off to heal, she returned to ballet. In fact, she went on to become a principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater, and she has held many more starring roles.

What is the meaning of fracture as used in the passage?

• stain

• itch

• scratch

• crack

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Look at the word scoffed in the passage below.

The day of the school geology field trip had finally arrived. Sammy's class was traveling to the mountains, where they would hike, picnic, and mine for gems.

"We might even find arrowheads," Sammy said hopefully to his older brother, Leonard.

"That's ridiculous," Leonard scoffed. "Nobody ever finds arrowheads. Only boring old rocks."

What is the meaning of scoff as used in the passage?

• to scratch

• mock or tease

• agree or accept

• say quietly

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Look at the word enforce in the passage below.

Until 2017, it was against the law to throw snowballs in the town of Severance, Colorado. That law was made over one hundred years ago, and police did not enforce it anymore. So even though throwing snowballs was illegal, no one actually got punished for it.

Then a third grader decided the law needed to change. He told the town board that it was silly to have a law that no one had to follow. The board agreed, and they made snowball fights legal.

What is the meaning of enforce as used in the passage?

• break a rule

• pass a rule

• make people obey a law

• to change a law

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the simile?

Mr. Hardin cut through the board as if it were butter.

• Mr. Hardin cut through the board easily

• The board was very slippery

• Mr. Hardin cut the board in the kitchen

• Mr. Hardin cut a stick of butter

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Read the sentences.

Bryant asked that the math award be given to his whole team instead of just him. "I couldn't have done it without them," he said.

Based on these sentences, what is Bryant probably like?

• likeable

• humble

• selfish

• snobby

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the sentences.

"I'm sure that salesperson was telling the truth about the car," Nicholas said to himself. "Why would she lie?"

Based on these sentences, what is Nicholas probably like?

• he is studpid

• he is intelligent

• is is forgiving

• he is naive

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read the sentences.

The police officer's smile disappeared, and he narrowed his eyes. "What exactly is going on here?" he asked.

Based on these sentences, how is the police officer probably feeling?

• nervous

• suspicious

• intimidated

• arrogant

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the text.

Butterflies perform one of nature's most spectacular tricks: metamorphosis. A butterfly begins life in its larval stage. After the larva, or caterpillar, eats huge amounts of food, it is ready for its awe-inspiring feat.

Commonly, the larva suspends itself from a branch and forms a hard cocoon from its own silk. Inside, the insect dissolves into a gooey liquid which still contains some organized cells that will form the new butterfly. Those cells divide and create the wings, antennae, legs, and other parts. Then, as if by magic, a complete butterfly emerges!

Which author's purpose is suggested by the text?

• the convince the reader that butterflies are magic

• to inform the reader about butterfly metamorphosis

• to describe the new appearance of a new butterfly

• to encourage the readers to protect butterflies

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Read the text.

Butterflies perform one of nature's most spectacular tricks: metamorphosis. A butterfly begins life in its larval stage. After the larva, or caterpillar, eats huge amounts of food, it is ready for its awe-inspiring feat.

Commonly, the larva suspends itself from a branch and forms a hard cocoon from its own silk. Inside, the insect dissolves into a gooey liquid which still contains some organized cells that will form the new butterfly. Those cells divide and create the wings, antennae, legs, and other parts. Then, as if by magic, a complete butterfly emerges!

Which best shows that the author's purpose is to inform readers about butterfly metamorphosis?

• the author argues that the butterfly is amazing because it make it's own silk

• the author list the parts of the butterfly such as antennae and legs

• the author provides facts about metamorphosis like how the cells divide to create wings

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Read the claim below.

Cooking shows have had a positive effect on American culture.

Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.

• cooking shows have a long history in American, going back to radio shows in the 1920's.

• instructional cooking shows have influenced and inspired both home cooks and professional chefs to try new cuisines.

• Cooking shows have discouraged many cooks from using their own creativity when making a meal

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8