Skill-Based ELA Quiz

After reading a story about a character who always forgets his umbrella and notices dark clouds in the sky, what can you predict will happen next?

• The character will remember to bring his umbrella.

• The character will get wet in the rain.

• The story will shift to a sunny day.

• The character will buy a new umbrella.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does the word "resilient" most likely mean in a sentence about a plant that survives harsh weather conditions?

• Fragile

• Colorful

• Strong

• Tall

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What question would best help deepen understanding of a character who decides to save money instead of spending it immediately?

• What does the character plan to buy in the future?

• How much money does the character have right now?

• What color is the character's wallet?

• How old is the character?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

After reading a chapter of a book, what is the best way to summarize the main events?

• List every detail that happened in the chapter.

• Focus on the most exciting part of the chapter.

• Describe the main events and how they affect the story.

• Write about the characters' feelings only.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

If a story mentions that a character is practicing speeches and avoiding sweets before a big competition, what can you predict about the character's personality?

• The character is careless.

• The character is disciplined.

• The character dislikes competitions.

• The character is very outgoing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

In a discussion about the term "photosynthesis," which action best clarifies the concept?

• Defining "photosynthesis" as a type of weather.

• Explaining "photosynthesis" as a process plants use to make food from sunlight.

• Describing "photosynthesis" as a way animals adapt to their environment.

• Comparing "photosynthesis" to cooking.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What question would help further understand the theme of a story where the main character learns the importance of honesty?

• Why did the author choose a dragon as a character?

• How does the main character's view on honesty change?

• What is the main character's favorite color?

• How many chapters are in the book?

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

When summarizing a scientific article about the water cycle, what is the most important information to include?

• The names of all scientists mentioned in the article.

• A detailed description of every step in the water cycle.

• The main processes of the water cycle and their significance.

• The history of how the water cycle was discovered.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Predict the outcome of a story where a character finds a mysterious key on the first page.

• The character will throw the key away.

• The key unlocks a door to a secret room.

• The character will make a copy of the key.

• The key belongs to the character's friend.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the term "biodiversity" most likely mean in a text about rainforests?

• The pollution levels in rainforests.

• The variety of life in rainforests.

• The deforestation rates of rainforests.

• The climate of rainforests.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4