ELA Review 1 - FAST Prep

Which sentence from the passage shows Evan’s confidence?

• “Evan had tried mowing lawns and raking leaves in the neighborhood, but it was hard work that didn’t pay very well.” (paragraph 1)

• “When his dad’s boss saw how great Evan was at doing these easy tasks, he would hire him on the spot.” (paragraph 2)

• “For a while, everything went smoothly.” (paragraph 6)

• "When Evan tried to make a copy of Dad's report for a big presentation, the copier ran out of paper." (paragraph 6)

Part A: What surprises Evan about working at his father’s office?

• Working in an office can be physically exhausting.

• He enjoys working in an office more than he expected.

• He does not get to spend time interacting with his father.

• It includes many tasks that he is not qualified to perform.

Part B: Which sentence provides evidence for the answer in Part A?

• "For a kid in the sixth grade, it’s almost impossible.” (paragraph 1)

• “He would go to work with his dad.” (paragraph 1)

• “He found the mailroom down the hall and delivered letters and packages.” (paragraph 6)

• “Evan had to rush to the other side of the building and search various supply closets to find more.” (paragraph 6)

Which two sentences should be included in a summary of the passage?

• Evan makes money mowing lawns.

• Evan puts on his best clothes to go to work.

• Evan wants to be just like his dad when he grows up.

• Evan works hard on the day he spends at his dad’s office.

• Evan wants to work at his dad’s office, but his dad says he will have to try it first.

Part A: What is the theme of the passage?

• Finding time to spend with family can be difficult.

• It is impossible to succeed without taking chances

• Some things are more difficult than they might seem.

• Working by hand is more reliable than using technology

Part B: Which two sentences support the theme from Part A?

• “Fortunately, toward the end of the first week of summer vacation, Evan got an idea.” (paragraph 1)

• “‘You don’t understand how hard my job is,’ he told Evan.” (paragraph 4)

• “‘Come with me to work, and if you impress my boss with your office skills and he offers you a part-time job, then we'll talk.'” (paragraph 4)

• “So the following Monday, Evan put on his best shirt and pants, grabbed his backpack and snack, and went to work.” (paragraph 5)

• “‘You work way too hard, Dad,’ he said, out of breath.” (paragraph 7)

Select two ways that Evan and his father are similar at the end of the story

• They both have experience working in an office.

• They both are exhausted at the end of the workday

• They both appreciate the exercise they can get at work.

• They both want to work outdoors instead of in an office.

• They both know working in an office can be challenging.