my first-ever marathon

my first-ever marathon

Assessment

Passage

English

6th - 8th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RL.7.4, RL.1.6, RI.6.4

+8

Standards-aligned

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the synonym of "challenge" in the sentence "I decided to challenge myself by participating in my first-ever marathon"?

  • a) Assist

  • b) Test

  • c) Enjoy

  • d) Celebrate

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "it" (last paragraph) refer to in the sentence

"It wasn't just a physical challenge, but a mental one too"?

  • a) The marathon

  • b) The training

  • c) The crowd's support

  • d) The water and snacks

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "I" refer to in the sentence "Last month, I decided to challenge myself by participating in my first-ever marathon"?

  • a) The writer

  • b) A friend

  • c) A spectator

  • d) A volunteer

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "striving" mean in the sentence "This accomplishment has inspired me to continue striving for new heights in all areas of my life"?

  • a) Quitting

  • b) Working hard

  • c) Waiting

  • d) Avoiding

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the similar word for "summoned" (par. 6) in the sentence

"I summoned every last ounce of strength to sprint towards the finish"?

  • a) Ignored

  • b) Gathered

  • c) Released

  • d) Avoided

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the antonym of "encouraging" (par.3) in the sentence

"..... with cheers from spectators and fellow runners encouraging me"?

  • a) Supporting

  • b) Criticizing

  • c) Ignoring

    • d) Helping

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "in the distance" (par. 6) mean in the sentence

"As I approached the last few miles, I could see the finish line in the distance"?

  • a) Very close by

  • b) Behind me

  • c) Completely hidden

d) Far away

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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