Reading Bank 4

Based on the passage, what most likely happened in Chapter 2 of Come On, Community?

• No one could agree on which types of seeds to plant.

• The owner of the lot decided he didn’t want a garden on it.

• The class did not pay enough attention to how the plants were growing.

• The weather caused a problem and the class had to replant the garden.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A What lesson do the students learn in Passage 1?

• Hurricanes are very common.

• They have a very smart teacher.

• It is wise to have many hobbies.

• Many things can cause a garden to fail.

Part B What sentence best supports the answer in Part A?

• “You have to sharpen your eyes and be on the lookout for weeds and plants that aren’t getting enough water or plant food.” (paragraph 1)

• “Hurricane Mindy was on its way up the coast.” (paragraph 2)

• “So for three nights in a row, the students and I sat glued to our television sets.” (paragraph 2)

• “Third grade teachers can be very clever.” (paragraph 4)

What does the word convinced mean in this sentence from Passage 1? “The heavy rains fell and the wind blew something fierce. We were all convinced that our garden would be history.” (paragraph 3)

• very sure

• pretty sure

• a little sure

• not too sure

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A What inference can be made about Passage 1?

• The students will not want to work on the garden if there are bugs in it.

• The students worry their garden won’t be as good as other school gardens.

• The students working in the community garden want to become farmers.

• The students are pleased with how the garden looks after the hurricane.

What sentence supports the answer in Part A?

• “Sometimes all you can really do is wait to see how things turn out.” (paragraph 1)

• “By the time it would reach us, if it reached us at all, it would only be a big storm.” (paragraph 2)

• “When the storm ended, we were surprised beyond belief.” (paragraph 3)

• “Then when June arrived, we had a new nightmare to deal with—a plague of beetles invaded our garden.” (paragraph 4)

Why do Max, Joe, and Carmen want to present a show in the park in Passage 2?

• They enjoy performing for an audience.

• They like the idea of performing outdoors.

• They want to save money putting on a show.

• They want to raise money to save the theater.

Select two lines from Passage 2 that show that Joe tends to exaggerate.

• JOE: This is the worst news ever! (paragraph 2)

• JOE: (shaking head): This is awful. (paragraph 2)

• JOE: We all might break our legs, or worse, be trapped under the stage forever and have to live out our lives as troll people! (paragraph 5)

• MAX: Maybe it doesn’t. Maybe the city inspector will change his mind and say the termites aren’t that bad. How much damage can a few little bugs really do? (paragraph 4)

• CARMEN: I know. The Grandview Children’s Theater has been like my second home for three years. I can’t believe it has to close. (paragraph 3)

Which detail from Passage 2 tells why the park will be a good place for the play?

• It will likely pass city inspection.

• It will be similar to an amphitheater.

• There are no insects anywhere in the park.

• It has a solid wooden stage for performances.

What does the word dramatic mean as it is used in this sentence from Passage 2? “CARMEN: You’re being a bit dramatic.” (paragraph 7)

• gloomy and depressing

• hilarious and helpful

• silly and unrealistic

• childish and unfair