TestNav Reading SOL Review: "Hummingbirds" + "Among the Leaves"

"Hummingbirds":

Read the attached dictionary entry. In paragraph 1, distinct comes from a word that means --

• separate

• clear

• unquestionable

• distinguished

"Hummingbirds":

The reader may best infer from the article that hummingbirds --

• compete with bees for nectar

• live primarily in warm climates

• become confused when flying backwards

• rely on bird feeders in order to survive

"Among the Leaves":

In the poem, the hummingbird's nest is a symbol of --

• lost opportunities

• former relationships

• distant childhood

• past adventures

"Among the Leaves":

Select the response that shows the correct sequence of events in the poem.

• 1. Girl takes a photograph.

  2. Girl sees a nest.

  3. Girl balances on a ladder.

  4. Girl climbs a tree.

• 1. Girl sees a nest.

  2. Girl climbs a tree.

  3. Girl balances on a ladder.

  4. Girl takes a photograph.

• 1. Girl sees a nest.

  2. Girl takes a photograph.

  3. Girl balances on a ladder.

  4. Girl climbs a tree.

• 1. Girl climbs a tree.

  2. Girl balances on a ladder.

  3. Girl takes a photograph.

  4. Girl sees a nest.

"Hummingbirds" & "Among the Leaves":

Complete the attached diagram.

• 1. Build nests with moss

  2. Easily frightened

  3. Small in size

• 1. Help pollinate gardens

  2. Eat very little

  3. Build nests with moss

• 1. Eat very little

  2. Easily frightened

  3. Small in size

• 1. Help pollinate gardens

  2. Small in size

  3. Build nests with moss

"Hummingbirds" & "Among the Leaves":

Both the poem and the article address the theme of --

• enjoying nature

• studying the weather

• developing a hobby

• holding onto memories