Benny's Flag- NYS Test 2023

29- What is the main way paragraph 1 connects with paragraph 4?

• A They both show how Benny appreciates nature.

• They both describe events that Benny hopes for in the future.

• They both show the artistic skills that will help Benny achieve his goal.

• They both reveal why Benny wants to win the flag design contest.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

30. #30 Read this sentence from paragraph 2.

31. The blue sky was a roof that covered Benny’s Alaska at night.

32. Which word best describes the tone in this sentence?

• A anxious

• B cheerful

• C peaceful

• D serious

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

31- Which meaning of the word “grand” is used in paragraph 4 of the story?

• exciting

• expensive

• decorative

• large

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

32- Why are paragraphs 9 through 12 important to the story?

• They show how Benny enjoys playing winter sports with his classmates.

• They describe how Benny appreciates the flowers that arrive in the spring.

• They suggest that the contest is less important to the teacher and to other students

• They refer to the time between the start of the contest and the day the winner is announced.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

33-Which sentence best expresses a central idea of the story?

• Benny believes his physical strength will help him find success as he grows up.

• Benny observes his surroundings quite closely and finds them to be meaningful.

• Benny is surprised that winning the contest makes him feel proud and confident.

• Benny wonders if other students with greater talent deserved to win the contest.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

34- Which detail from the story best shows how Benny is different than other students?

• the suggestion that Benny would be “strong himself ” (paragraph 1)

• the statement that Benny desires to “win the contest” (paragraph 4)

• the description of Benny sitting “quietly, thinking and thinking” (paragraph 5)

• the indication that Benny believes other designs are “better than his” (paragraph 8)

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

35- How is the setting most important to the story?

• The fishing village where Benny lives makes him eager to become a fisherman.

• The school that Benny attends encourages him to participate in the flag contest.

• The different seasons allow Benny to play different games outside with his classmates.

• The scenery that Benny pays attention to inspires him to make a special flag design.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3