OSM Explorations and Discoveries CSA Review

Read the following passage, then choose the answer that most strongly supports the author's purpose of the passage.

Enigma of Elmwood Creek

Detective Zara Patel reexamined the evidence spread across her desk, her brow furrowed in concentration. The case of the missing Elmwood Creek hero had baffled the town for weeks. Eyewitnesses recounted a mysterious figure who had rescued a young boy from the swollen creek during a violent storm, only to disappear without a trace.

As Zara sifted through the reports, she noticed an unusual pattern emerging. Each account mentioned a faint, eerie glow emanating from the rescuer. Intrigued, she decided to revisit the creek, hoping to uncover any overlooked clues. The detective's instincts told her that the key to solving this enigma lay hidden in the murky waters.

Upon reaching the creek, Zara noticed something unusual. A series of strange symbols were etched into a nearby rock, previously obscured by floodwater. As she examined them closely, the symbols began to effervesce, emitting a soft, otherworldly light. Suddenly, Zara felt an inexplicable pull towards the water. She resisted at first, but then surrendered to the force, stepping into the creek. To her astonishment, she found herself transported to an ethereal realm, where the truth behind Elmwood Creek's elusive hero awaited her. Zara realized that her courage in pursuing this mystery had led her to an extraordinary discovery, one that would redefine her understanding of heroism forever.

• The author's purpose is to persuade the reader not to swim in Elmwood Creek.

• The author's purpose is to inform the reader of the dangers of high tide at Elmwood Creek.

• The author's purpose is to entertain the reader with a fictional account of the supernatural at Elmwood Creek.

• The author's purpose is to reflect on her time as a Detective in the small town of Elmwood Creek.

Read the following passage, then choose the answer that best expresses the main idea of the passage.

Enigma of Elmwood Creek

Detective Zara Patel reexamined the evidence spread across her desk, her brow furrowed in concentration. The case of the missing Elmwood Creek hero had baffled the town for weeks. Eyewitnesses recounted a mysterious figure who had rescued a young boy from the swollen creek during a violent storm, only to disappear without a trace.

As Zara sifted through the reports, she noticed an unusual pattern emerging. Each account mentioned a faint, eerie glow emanating from the rescuer. Intrigued, she decided to revisit the creek, hoping to uncover any overlooked clues. The detective's instincts told her that the key to solving this enigma lay hidden in the murky waters.

Upon reaching the creek, Zara noticed something unusual. A series of strange symbols were etched into a nearby rock, previously obscured by floodwater. As she examined them closely, the symbols began to effervesce, emitting a soft, otherworldly light. Suddenly, Zara felt an inexplicable pull towards the water. She resisted at first, but then surrendered to the force, stepping into the creek. To her astonishment, she found herself transported to an ethereal realm, where the truth behind Elmwood Creek's elusive hero awaited her. Zara realized that her courage in pursuing this mystery had led her to an extraordinary discovery, one that would redefine her understanding of heroism forever.

• The main idea is that Detective Zara is an otherworldly being.

• The main idea is that the boy had a near death experience.

• The main idea is that Elmwood Creek should be off limits for all but the strongest of swimmers.

• The main idea is that Elmwood Creek is a supernatural and mysterious place.

Based on the passage below, what can we infer about Detective Patel's experience at Elmwood Creek?

Enigma of Elmwood Creek

Detective Zara Patel reexamined the evidence spread across her desk, her brow furrowed in concentration. The case of the missing Elmwood Creek hero had baffled the town for weeks. Eyewitnesses recounted a mysterious figure who had rescued a young boy from the swollen creek during a violent storm, only to disappear without a trace.

As Zara sifted through the reports, she noticed an unusual pattern emerging. Each account mentioned a faint, eerie glow emanating from the rescuer. Intrigued, she decided to revisit the creek, hoping to uncover any overlooked clues. The detective's instincts told her that the key to solving this enigma lay hidden in the murky waters.

Upon reaching the creek, Zara noticed something unusual. A series of strange symbols were etched into a nearby rock, previously obscured by floodwater. As she examined them closely, the symbols began to effervesce, emitting a soft, otherworldly light. Suddenly, Zara felt an inexplicable pull towards the water. She resisted at first, but then surrendered to the force, stepping into the creek. To her astonishment, she found herself transported to an ethereal realm, where the truth behind Elmwood Creek's elusive hero awaited her. Zara realized that her courage in pursuing this mystery had led her to an extraordinary discovery, one that would redefine her understanding of heroism forever.

• Detective Patel encountered a heroic and noble alien race in Elmwood Creek.

• Detective Patel realized the boy was lying about his experience in Elmwood Creek.

• Detective Patel determined that the boy was saved by a really good swimmer who lived near Elmwood Creek.

• Detective Patel was frightened by what she saw at Elmwood Creek.

Read the following passage, then choose the answer that BEST explains why the author discusses courage and heroism.

Enigma of Elmwood Creek

Detective Zara Patel reexamined the evidence spread across her desk, her brow furrowed in concentration. The case of the missing Elmwood Creek hero had baffled the town for weeks. Eyewitnesses recounted a mysterious figure who had rescued a young boy from the swollen creek during a violent storm, only to disappear without a trace.

As Zara sifted through the reports, she noticed an unusual pattern emerging. Each account mentioned a faint, eerie glow emanating from the rescuer. Intrigued, she decided to revisit the creek, hoping to uncover any overlooked clues. The detective's instincts told her that the key to solving this enigma lay hidden in the murky waters.

Upon reaching the creek, Zara noticed something unusual. A series of strange symbols were etched into a nearby rock, previously obscured by floodwater. As she examined them closely, the symbols began to effervesce, emitting a soft, otherworldly light. Suddenly, Zara felt an inexplicable pull towards the water. She resisted at first, but then surrendered to the force, stepping into the creek. To her astonishment, she found herself transported to an ethereal realm, where the truth behind Elmwood Creek's elusive hero awaited her. Zara realized that her courage in pursuing this mystery had led her to an extraordinary discovery, one that would redefine her understanding of heroism forever.

• The author discusses Courage and Heroism because the boy was courageous in going swimming at Elmwood Creek.

• The author discusses Courage and Heroism because the eyewitnesses were courageous in reporting what they saw at Elmwood Creek.

• The author discusses Courage and Heroism because the otherwordly being was courageous in helping the boy.

• The author discusses Courage and Heroism because Detective Patel was courageous in investigating the strange symbols and mysterious figure.

Read the following passage, then choose the answer that most strongly supports what can be inferred about the mysterious hero.

Enigma of Elmwood Creek

Detective Zara Patel reexamined the evidence spread across her desk, her brow furrowed in concentration. The case of the missing Elmwood Creek hero had baffled the town for weeks. Eyewitnesses recounted a mysterious figure who had rescued a young boy from the swollen creek during a violent storm, only to disappear without a trace.

As Zara sifted through the reports, she noticed an unusual pattern emerging. Each account mentioned a faint, eerie glow emanating from the rescuer. Intrigued, she decided to revisit the creek, hoping to uncover any overlooked clues. The detective's instincts told her that the key to solving this enigma lay hidden in the murky waters.

Upon reaching the creek, Zara noticed something unusual. A series of strange symbols were etched into a nearby rock, previously obscured by floodwater. As she examined them closely, the symbols began to effervesce, emitting a soft, otherworldly light. Suddenly, Zara felt an inexplicable pull towards the water. She resisted at first, but then surrendered to the force, stepping into the creek. To her astonishment, she found herself transported to an ethereal realm, where the truth behind Elmwood Creek's elusive hero awaited her. Zara realized that her courage in pursuing this mystery had led her to an extraordinary discovery, one that would redefine her understanding of heroism forever.

• The mysterious creature and beings like him will be helpful to the human race.

• The mysterious creature and beings like him will be harmful to the human race.

• The mysterious creature and beings like him will take over the human race.

• The mysterious creature and beings like him trick the human race.

Read the following passage, then choose which word describes the author's tone.

Enigma of Elmwood Creek

Detective Zara Patel reexamined the evidence spread across her desk, her brow furrowed in concentration. The case of the missing Elmwood Creek hero had baffled the town for weeks. Eyewitnesses recounted a mysterious figure who had rescued a young boy from the swollen creek during a violent storm, only to disappear without a trace.

As Zara sifted through the reports, she noticed an unusual pattern emerging. Each account mentioned a faint, eerie glow emanating from the rescuer. Intrigued, she decided to revisit the creek, hoping to uncover any overlooked clues. The detective's instincts told her that the key to solving this enigma lay hidden in the murky waters.

Upon reaching the creek, Zara noticed something unusual. A series of strange symbols were etched into a nearby rock, previously obscured by floodwater. As she examined them closely, the symbols began to effervesce, emitting a soft, otherworldly light. Suddenly, Zara felt an inexplicable pull towards the water. She resisted at first, but then surrendered to the force, stepping into the creek. To her astonishment, she found herself transported to an ethereal realm, where the truth behind Elmwood Creek's elusive hero awaited her. Zara realized that her courage in pursuing this mystery had led her to an extraordinary discovery, one that would redefine her understanding of heroism forever.

• Fearful

• Nervous

• Paranoid

• Encouraging

Read the following passage, then choose the answer that best states what we can conclude from the short story.

Enigma of Elmwood Creek

Detective Zara Patel reexamined the evidence spread across her desk, her brow furrowed in concentration. The case of the missing Elmwood Creek hero had baffled the town for weeks. Eyewitnesses recounted a mysterious figure who had rescued a young boy from the swollen creek during a violent storm, only to disappear without a trace.

As Zara sifted through the reports, she noticed an unusual pattern emerging. Each account mentioned a faint, eerie glow emanating from the rescuer. Intrigued, she decided to revisit the creek, hoping to uncover any overlooked clues. The detective's instincts told her that the key to solving this enigma lay hidden in the murky waters.

Upon reaching the creek, Zara noticed something unusual. A series of strange symbols were etched into a nearby rock, previously obscured by floodwater. As she examined them closely, the symbols began to effervesce, emitting a soft, otherworldly light. Suddenly, Zara felt an inexplicable pull towards the water. She resisted at first, but then surrendered to the force, stepping into the creek. To her astonishment, she found herself transported to an ethereal realm, where the truth behind Elmwood Creek's elusive hero awaited her. Zara realized that her courage in pursuing this mystery had led her to an extraordinary discovery, one that would redefine her understanding of heroism forever.

• The beings that live in Elmwood Creek are extraordinary and heroic.

• Elmwood Creek is haunted by previous drowned swimmers.

• Detective Patel will never be heard from again.

• The people who live near Elmwood Creek will not believe Detective Patel's experience.

Read the following passage, then choose the correct definition of the word "obscured" as found in paragraph 3.

Enigma of Elmwood Creek

Detective Zara Patel reexamined the evidence spread across her desk, her brow furrowed in concentration. The case of the missing Elmwood Creek hero had baffled the town for weeks. Eyewitnesses recounted a mysterious figure who had rescued a young boy from the swollen creek during a violent storm, only to disappear without a trace.

As Zara sifted through the reports, she noticed an unusual pattern emerging. Each account mentioned a faint, eerie glow emanating from the rescuer. Intrigued, she decided to revisit the creek, hoping to uncover any overlooked clues. The detective's instincts told her that the key to solving this enigma lay hidden in the murky waters.

Upon reaching the creek, Zara noticed something unusual. A series of strange symbols were etched into a nearby rock, previously obscured by floodwater. As she examined them closely, the symbols began to effervesce, emitting a soft, otherworldly light. Suddenly, Zara felt an inexplicable pull towards the water. She resisted at first, but then surrendered to the force, stepping into the creek. To her astonishment, she found herself transported to an ethereal realm, where the truth behind Elmwood Creek's elusive hero awaited her. Zara realized that her courage in pursuing this mystery had led her to an extraordinary discovery, one that would redefine her understanding of heroism forever.

• Filled with water

• Built

• Not easily visible

• Taken away

Read the following passage, then choose the correct definition of "inexplicable" as found in paragraph 3.

Enigma of Elmwood Creek

Detective Zara Patel reexamined the evidence spread across her desk, her brow furrowed in concentration. The case of the missing Elmwood Creek hero had baffled the town for weeks. Eyewitnesses recounted a mysterious figure who had rescued a young boy from the swollen creek during a violent storm, only to disappear without a trace.

As Zara sifted through the reports, she noticed an unusual pattern emerging. Each account mentioned a faint, eerie glow emanating from the rescuer. Intrigued, she decided to revisit the creek, hoping to uncover any overlooked clues. The detective's instincts told her that the key to solving this enigma lay hidden in the murky waters.

Upon reaching the creek, Zara noticed something unusual. A series of strange symbols were etched into a nearby rock, previously obscured by floodwater. As she examined them closely, the symbols began to effervesce, emitting a soft, otherworldly light. Suddenly, Zara felt an inexplicable pull towards the water. She resisted at first, but then surrendered to the force, stepping into the creek. To her astonishment, she found herself transported to an ethereal realm, where the truth behind Elmwood Creek's elusive hero awaited her. Zara realized that her courage in pursuing this mystery had led her to an extraordinary discovery, one that would redefine her understanding of heroism forever.

• tangled up

• unexplainable

• disgusting

• violent

Read the following passage, then choose the correct definition of "emanating" as found in paragraph 2.

Enigma of Elmwood Creek

Detective Zara Patel reexamined the evidence spread across her desk, her brow furrowed in concentration. The case of the missing Elmwood Creek hero had baffled the town for weeks. Eyewitnesses recounted a mysterious figure who had rescued a young boy from the swollen creek during a violent storm, only to disappear without a trace.

As Zara sifted through the reports, she noticed an unusual pattern emerging. Each account mentioned a faint, eerie glow emanating from the rescuer. Intrigued, she decided to revisit the creek, hoping to uncover any overlooked clues. The detective's instincts told her that the key to solving this enigma lay hidden in the murky waters.

Upon reaching the creek, Zara noticed something unusual. A series of strange symbols were etched into a nearby rock, previously obscured by floodwater. As she examined them closely, the symbols began to effervesce, emitting a soft, otherworldly light. Suddenly, Zara felt an inexplicable pull towards the water. She resisted at first, but then surrendered to the force, stepping into the creek. To her astonishment, she found herself transported to an ethereal realm, where the truth behind Elmwood Creek's elusive hero awaited her. Zara realized that her courage in pursuing this mystery had led her to an extraordinary discovery, one that would redefine her understanding of heroism forever.

• coming from

• lightning

• falling

• going to