NWEA Question Practice

Read the paragraph.

Some people don’t like to use computers. They think that it is too hard and they break down too often. Don’t they realize that computers save us time and effort? Surely, these anti-computer people are confused.

What assumption is underlying this paragraph?

• Everyone should use and appreciate computers.

• Most computers don’t break down.

• People are breaking the computers.

• Computers can help educate students.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the passage and answer the question.

He was not the same. The plane passing by without rescuing him had changed him completely. He was not the same and would never be like he had been before. The old Brian was weak, now he was new, stronger and would not give up so he could survive.

How do you think Brian has changed?

• Brian was stronger, more aware and careful.

• Brian felt sorry for himself and wanted to give up.

• Brian is angry because he’s made mistakes.

• Brian has not changed at all.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Read the passage.

It is always possible to find fish and shellfish along the waters edge in the early morning, and we walked with heightened awareness to find our quota for the morning, so we could return to more important things, like playing in the trees and building our fort. Ron walked behind me, and he was very distracted, “What do you think will happen to the dolphins if they forget to come up for air?” he asked as he meandered along in my footprints, not really helping with the task at hand. “They don’t forget, now get back to work and help me,” I said in an irritated tone. Ron was only six years old, so I could hardly blame him for his distraction, but I really was getting tired of being the older sister in charge all the time. “Anna, he said, are you mad at me?” This made me feel guilty for snapping at him, and I replied, “No I am not upset with you, I just want to get back to the camp and help father and Tina with the rest of the daily chores, so I have some time for myself later.” Just then I saw Brandon walking toward us with a basket full of shellfish.

Who is telling this story?

• Anna

• Ron

• Narrator

• Father

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Select the best option.

What is the purpose of using dialogue in a story?

• to make a story longer

• to add vivid details and descriptions

• to demonstrate how to properly punctuation dialogue

• to bring characters to life and communicate emotions

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Evaluate Validity –RIT 211 – 220

Read the passage.

“And did you really have the three wishes granted?” asked Mrs. White. “I did,” said the sergeant major, and his glass tapped against his strong teeth. “And has anybody else wished?” inquired the old lady. “The first man had his three wishes, yes,” was the reply. “I don’t know what the first two were, but the third was for death. That’s how I got the paw.” His tones were so grave that a hush fell upon the group.Copyright Info: Jacobs, W.W., The Monkey’s Paw and Other Tales of Mystery and the Macabre, Academy Chicago Publishers, Chicago, 1997.

Which statement best supports the conclusion that the Monkey’s Paw will bring heartache?

• The wishes didn't work

• No one was able to make a wish

• The third wish was for death

• The first man had his three wishes

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the following passage.

His mother clipped coupons from magazines and newspapers, kept a vegetable garden in the summer, and shopped at JC Penney and K-Mart. Their family ate a lot of frijoles, which was OK because nothing else tasted so good, though one time Alfonso had Chinese pot stickers and thought they were the next best food in the world. He didn’t ask his mother for braces again, even when she was in a better mood.Copyright Info: Elements of Literature. Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. 1997.

How does Alfonso support his assumption that his mother will not pay for braces?

• He tells how she likes to go shopping.

• He likes pot stickers almost as much as frijoles.

• He explains about her garden.

• He details her efforts to save money

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Main Idea–RIT 211 – 220

Read the passage and answer the question.

Leo the lion went the park one day. He sat on the bench and watched everyone playing on the toys. Then, he ate his lunch that he had brought along. Leo had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Which title tells the main idea of this story?

• Going to the Park

• Leo Picnics in the Park

• Lions like Peanut Butter and Jelly

• Where did Leo Go?

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Literal Reading Comprehension—Reading Directions–RIT 211 – 220

Read the directions to Jill’s house.

Drive about five miles down the old highway until you see a really pretty green barn. They have a bunch of trees. Take a left and drive three more miles. You will cross the railroad tracks and on your left will be a big white house. Turn right after the white house, drive one mile, and her house is on the left.

How could you summarize these directions?

• 5 miles, green barn, turn left, 3 miles, white house, turn right, 1 mile, house is on left

• turn at green barn, turn at white house, and her house is on the left

• turn right at the green barn, left at the white house, and right to Jill’s house

• turn after a mile to the left, then turn right at the white house and right to Jill’s house

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Stunned for only a moment, the youth invented a tale that only giants, the most gullible creatures on the earth, would believe. Unfortunately it is a quirk of supernature, a paradox of the cruelest kind, that whatever giants believe becomes their truth. “What was your last job?” asked the boy, knowing full well that giants never do manual work and haven’t the intellect or dexterity required for other types of employment.Copyright Info: The Goatboy and the Giant (Page 252-253) (Teacher authors: Phillips,

Blackman, Felts).

From the context of this passage, which pair of words are opposites?

• invented, truth

• gullible, supernature

• giants, paradox

• cruellest, kind

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Select the suffix that best completes this sentence:

Leya is the happ___ girl in the classroom.

• ier

• y

• iest

• ily

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F