Nonfiction Checkpoint 1 Practice "Apollo 11"

What is the main idea of Passage 1?

• The Apollo 11 astronauts collected Moon rocks.

• The United States won the space race against the Soviet Union.

• The Apollo 11 mission was the first time humans walked on the Moon.

• NASA launched the first spacecraft into space.

What is the main idea of Passage 2?

• The Apollo 11 mission had a lasting impact on science and culture.

• NASA's space shuttle program replaced Apollo 11.

• The Apollo 11 astronauts returned safely to Earth.

• Movies about space became more popular after Apollo 11.

How does the author of Passage 1 explain the significance of the Apollo 11 mission?

• By describing the astronauts' training

• By comparing Apollo 11 to earlier missions.

• By focusing on the global reaction to the Moon landing.

• By highlighting the astronauts' achievements on the lunar surface.

In Passage 2, how does the author describe the lasting impact of the Apollo 11 mission?

• by explaining how the mission influenced space programs and popular culture

• by discussing how NASA developed new rockets for future missions

• by comparing the Apollo 11 mission to later space exploration efforts

• by emphasizing the astronauts' personal experiences on the Moon

Which text feature would most help readers understand the important events of the Apollo 11 mission from Passage 1?

• a timeline showing key events in the mission

• a map of the Moon's surface

• a diagram of the spacecraft used in Apollo 11

• a chart of the astronauts' tasks on the Moon

Which text feature would best enhance the reader's understanding of Passage 2?

• a map of the Apollo 11 landing site

• a photograph of the astronauts on the Moon

• a graph showing the number of missions after Apollo 11

• a list of movies and books inspired by space exploration

Which sentence contains a conjunction? (There are 2 correct answers.)

• The spacecraft carried three astronauts: Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins.

• Armstrong was the first to step onto the Moon, followed by Aldrin.

• The astronauts spent over two hours collecting rock samples and conducting experiements.

• Apollo 11 remains one of the most important achievements in human history.

Which sentence contains a preposition? (There are 2 correct answers.)

• The mission was the result of years of planning and hard work.

• Neil Armstrong's famous words were broadcast to millions of people on Earth.

• Armstrong stepped onto the Moon on July 20, 1969.

• Apollo 11 proved that humans could explore space.

Which sentence contains an interjection?

• Movies, books, and television shows about space exploration became increasingly popular.

• Wow! The Apollo 11 mission inspired millions of people around the world.

• The astronauts became heroes, representing human curiosity and bravery.

• People began to imagine life beyond Earth.

Which sentence uses the present perfect tense?

• Armstrong stepped onto the Moon on July 20, 1969.

• NASA has sent astronauts on multiple missions to the Moon.

• The mission lasted for eight days.

• The astronauts spent time collecting rock samples.