NYS ELA: Uncommon Instruments

What does the word “precision” mean as it is used in paragraph 3?

• frequency

• force

• accuracy

• speed

What idea do paragraphs 7 and 8 share?

• Stringed instruments are characterized by natural materials.

• Some instruments are more popular and appealing than others.

• New instruments can be created from everyday materials

• Even simple instruments can produce beautiful music.

What does the word “version” mean as it is used in paragraph 10?

• a special edition

• a specific performance

• a related form of an earlier object

• an example from a variety of types

How is paragraph 10 m 32 33 34 Page 30 mainly structured?

• by comparing and contrasting ideas

• by presenting events in time order

• by stating causes and effects

• by detailing solutions to problems

Which quotation best conveys a central idea of the article?

• “Many of the instruments we know and play today, like the piano, the guitar, and the oboe, evolved from these older instruments.” (paragraph 1)

• “The fact that marimba songs were well liked by Americans shows the increased exposure the public had to foreign styles of music.” (paragraph 4)

• “During the Great Depression, people couldn’t afford store-bought instruments so they made their own.” (paragraph 8)

• “Whistling is a way to use your vocal cords as a musical instrument.” (paragraph 11)

What point of view is the author m most likely expressing in paragraph 11?

• Musical instruments should be made available to everyone.

• The ability to make music is widespread.

• Everyone should involve themselves with music.

• Listening to music brings great joy.

Which sentence would be m 35 most important to include in a summary of the article?

• Many musical instruments have been made by using simple available materials.

• Percussion instruments make sounds when struck, shaken, or scraped.

• Guitars are used by Hawaiian, country, rock, and bluegrass musicians.

• e zurna was first used in military bands and to greet important persons.