8th Grade Reading Test Bank #2

1. Which sentence from Passage 1 best describes Ailey's dedication to his work?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

2. Part A. In the Passage, what conclusion can be drawn about Ailey's work?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

2. Part B. Which sentence from Passage 1 supports the answer in Part A.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

3. Based on the information in Passage 1, which of Ailey's accomplishments is most influenced by his childhood?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

4. What is the best summary of Passage 2?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

5. Which sentence from Passage 2 best describes a positive result of Ailey founding the AAADT?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

6. Read this sentence from Passage 3. "Choreographers also must have artistic ability and innovative ideas, to create new and interesting dance routines." (paragraph 26). How does the word innovative contribute to the tone of the passage?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

7. How does the "Important Qualities" section develop the main idea in Passage 3?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

8. What was the author's purpose for writing Passage 3?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

9. Which two statements support the central idea from all three passages?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7