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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.7.10

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

• Minor

• Important

• Unnoticed

• Challenging

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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

• Frustrated

• Curious

• Resourceful

• Confused

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.7.10

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

• Narrative

• Expository

• Fictional

• Descriptive

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.7.10

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

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.