ELA 8 SC Ready Review

This passage refers to "the visible spectrum." The visible spectrum is best defined as

• bluish hues of color

• a broad number of colors

• photoreceptors

• medium-to-long wavelengths

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The author includes a question in paragraph 3 of this selection. The author's purpose for this is to

• let readers know they don't have to read it all

• show that the author is unsure of the exact answer

• repeat facts that the reader really needs to know

• help draw the reader into the article

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

Based on the evidence in this selection, which statement below is accurate?

• Scientists have an untested theory that dogs are color blind

• Scientists perform surgery to study dogs' eyes

• Scientists have evidence that dogs are color blind

• Scientists cannot really tell what dogs can see

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Based on the author's style of writing, this article was probably written for which audience?

• veterinarians who specialize in eye diseases

• everyday pet owners

• scientists who design experiments

• those interested in different kinds of dogs

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which features are designed to help make the backpacks more comfortable for the wearer?

• shoulder straps and compression straps

• quilted back and multiple pockets

• waist belt and compression straps

• quilted back and shoulder straps

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Based on the ratings chart, which statement is true?

• sturdiness was generally the most impressive aspect of the backpacks tested

• cost had the most impact on where backpacks ended up in the ratings

• only one of the backpacks fell below an overall score of "good"

• only two backpacks received more than one "excellent" rating

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The least expensive backpack on the list probably falls in the rankings primarily due to

• a fair rating in resisting water

• a lack of features and sturdiness

• its nontraditional design

• a lack of appeal to kids

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The Timbuk 2 has the lowest rating due to

• its cost and its "features" rating

• low kids appeal and cost

• lack of waterproofing and low overall rating

• small size and sturdiness

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

Which sentence expresses a central idea of the passage?

• most of the people who claim to have seen Nessie have been proven wrong

• Nessie is most likely some kind of large common fish or turtle

• In spite of many reports, the existence of Nessie has never been proved

• the stories of Nessie are told mostly to attract people to Scotland

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

How does the passage make connections between Hugh Ayton and Duncan McDonald?

• by pointing out the consistence in two sightings of the creature from different time periods

• by commenting on their similar reactions to seeing the creature in the water

• by describing the ways in which their lives changed as a result of seeing the creature

• by analyzing the believability of the two accounts of the creature

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5