EOG Review 2

The word "exasperated" appeared in the article. What does the word mean? The author writes, "When my computer crashed for the third time today, I was exasperated."

What does the word "exasperated" mean in the context of the passage?

• calm

• excited

• annoyed

• satisfied

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The word "exasperated" appeared in the article. What does the word mean? The author writes, "When my computer crashed for the third time today, I was exasperated."

What is the purpose of providing the definition of the word "exasperated" in the passage?

• a) To provide information about the meaning of words used in the text.

• b) To provide an opinion about the text.

• c) To provide examples to support the author's argument.

• d) To provide a summary of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The article discussed the benefits of exercise. According to the author, "Regular exercise can improve your overall health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and increase your energy levels."

What is the main idea of the passage?

• a) Exercise is bad for your health.

• b) Exercise is beneficial for your health.

• c) Exercise has no effect on your health.

• d) Exercise only benefits a small group of people.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The article discussed the benefits of exercise. According to the author, "Regular exercise can improve your overall health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and increase your energy levels."

What is the main idea of the passage?

• a) Exercise is bad for your health.

• b) Exercise is beneficial for your health.

• c) Exercise has no effect on your health.

• d) Exercise only benefits a small group of people.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The article discussed the benefits of exercise. According to the author, "Regular exercise can improve your overall health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and increase your energy levels."

What is the purpose of providing examples in the passage?

• a) To provide information about the meaning of words used in the text.

• b) To provide an opinion about the text.

• c) To provide examples to support the author's argument.

• d) To provide a summary of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

The article discussed the history of baseball. According to the author, "Baseball was first played in the United States in the mid-1800s and quickly became a popular pastime."

What is the main idea of the passage?

• a) Baseball is not a popular sport.

• b) Baseball was invented in the 1900s.

• c) Baseball was first played in the United States in the mid-1800s.

• d) Baseball is only popular in certain countries.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The article discussed the history of baseball. According to the author, "Baseball was first played in the United States in the mid-1800s and quickly became a popular pastime."

What is the purpose of providing historical information in the passage?

• a) To provide information about the meaning of words used in the text.

• b) To provide an opinion about the text.

• c) To provide examples to support the author's argument.

• d) To provide a summary of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

The story included a flashback to the main character's childhood. According to the author, "As a child, Jane loved to explore the woods behind her house. She spent hours searching for bugs and birds and dreaming of adventure."

What is the purpose of the flashback in the passage?

• a) To provide a summary of the story.

• b) To introduce a new character to the story.

• c) To reveal information about the past that is important to the present story.

• d) To show what happens next in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

The story included a flashback to the main character's childhood. According to the author, "As a child, Jane loved to explore the woods behind her house. She spent hours searching for bugs and birds and dreaming of adventure."

What is the purpose of the flashback in the passage?

• a) To provide a summary of the story.

• b) To introduce a new character to the story.

• c) To reveal information about the past that is important to the present story.

• d) To show what happens next in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.3

What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist in a story?

• a) A protagonist is the main character, while an antagonist is a character who is against the main character.

• b) A protagonist is a character who is against the main character, while an antagonist is the main character.

• c) A protagonist and an antagonist are the same thing.

• d) A protagonist is the setting of the story, while an antagonist is the plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3