Falcon Focus Pretest Group 2

What does the word decompose most likely mean as used in the expository passage?

• Break down into smaller parts

• Remain in one form forever

• Produce new energy

• Combine with other materials

In the narrative passage, what does the phrase "narrowing her eyes" most likely suggest about Mia?

• She is feeling sad.

• She is trying to focus.

• She is angry at her brother.

• She is feeling tired.

What is the best synonym for the word significant as used in the expository passage?

• Minor

• Important

• Unnoticed

• Challenging

How does the word harvest in the expository passage help explain the process of recycling?

• It shows that recycling involves growing materials.

• It suggests that recycling replaces the need to gather natural resources.

• It explains how recycling uses chemicals to break down materials.

• It describes how waste is burned for energy.

Based on the narrative passage, which word best describes Mia’s approach to solving the problem of her missing shoes?

• Frustrated

• Curious

• Resourceful

• Confused

Which text is intended to provide information and facts about a topic?

• Narrative

• Expository

• Fictional

• Descriptive

How does the structure of the narrative passage differ from the expository passage?

• The narrative passage uses dialogue and a sequence of events, while the expository passage provides facts and explanations.

• The narrative passage uses facts and explanations, while the expository passage tells a story.

• Both passages use dialogue to explain a process.

• Both passages use a sequence of events to describe a problem.

What is the purpose of the narrative passage?

• To explain the benefits of recycling

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To persuade the reader to recycle

• To describe how to solve a problem

Compare the organization of the expository and narrative passages. How does the structure of each support its purpose?

• The expository passage uses facts and explanations, while the narrative passage uses a chronological order of events to tell a story.

• Both passages use chronological events to make an argument.

• The expository passage uses dialogue to share a story, while the narrative passage explains facts.

• Both passages focus on persuading the audience to take action.

Summarize how the author of the expository passage uses evidence to support the importance of recycling.

• By providing statistics and examples of how recycling helps the environment.

• By telling a personal story about recycling.

• By using persuasive language to argue for recycling.

• By asking questions to engage the reader.