ACAP Review 1

Read this excerpt from a story: “When Lily stepped into the garden, the bright colors of the flowers made her smile. She could hear the birds singing happily in the trees above her.” What can you infer about Lily’s feelings when she enters the garden? Use details from the text to explain.

• Lily feels sad because the garden reminds her of something unpleasant.

• Lily feels happy and uplifted by the beauty and sounds of the garden.

• Lily feels indifferent and does not notice her surroundings.

• Lily feels anxious because she is afraid of birds.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

In the following paragraph from a science article: "The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can run up to 60 miles per hour in short bursts. Its body is built for speed, with a long, flexible spine and powerful leg muscles." What is the main idea of the text? Summarize the key details that support this idea.

• Cheetahs are the slowest animals.

• Cheetahs are built for speed and are the fastest land animals.

• Cheetahs have weak muscles.

• Cheetahs can fly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does the word Herculean in the sentence “His Herculean strength allowed him to lift the heavy stones” most likely mean?

• Weak

• Superhuman

• Tired

• Fragile

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

Which of the following best describes the structure of the paragraph about cheetahs?

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Description

• Sequence

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

Based on the excerpt about Lily, what might be a reason she enjoys visiting the garden?

• She likes to pick flowers for her collection.

• She enjoys the peaceful and joyful atmosphere.

• She is looking for a lost item.

• She wants to avoid doing her homework.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the purpose of the flexible spine in a cheetah's body?

• To help it climb trees

• To enhance its speed

• To make it look taller

• To protect it from predators

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

Why might the author have chosen the word "Herculean" to describe the strength in the sentence?

• To emphasize the character's weakness

• To highlight the extraordinary strength

• To suggest the character is tired

• To indicate the stones are fragile

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What can you infer about the cheetah's hunting strategy based on its speed?

• It relies on stealth and camouflage.

• It uses its speed to quickly catch prey.

• It waits for prey to come close.

• It hunts in large groups.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

What does the word "flexible" in the context of the cheetah's spine most likely mean?

• Rigid

• Stiff

• Bendable

• Brittle

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

How does the author convey Lily's feelings about the garden?

• By describing the garden as dark and gloomy

• By mentioning the bright colors and happy sounds

• By stating that Lily dislikes the garden

• By saying that Lily is afraid of the garden

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6