TCAP ELA Multiple Choice Questions

What does Confucianism emphasize as an important value?

• Achieving perfect balance in life

• Respecting others and building honest relationships

• Staying calm and practicing mindfulness

• Embracing opportunities after failure

Which sentence from the text best shows an example of Confucianism?

• “Imagine auditioning for a school play and not getting the part—rather than being upset, you stay calm, take a deep breath, and look forward to new opportunities.”

• “When you respect your parents’ advice about your future, you’re not only showing responsibility but also fostering trust and connection.”

• “Practicing mindfulness—like taking a few moments to breathe deeply and clear your mind—can help you stay grounded.”

• “Life can feel overwhelming at times, but ancient philosophies like Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism offer valuable lessons to navigate challenges.”

What is the author’s main purpose in writing this text?

• To explain the history of ancient philosophies

• To persuade readers to study ancient philosophies

• To show how ancient philosophies can be applied to modern life

• To compare different philosophies from around the world

Based on the text, what does Daoism suggest about handling failure?

• Avoid thinking about it entirely.

• Learn from it and stay calm as new opportunities arise.

• Work harder to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

• Stress about it until a better outcome appears.

Which evidence from the text supports the idea that mindfulness is useful during stressful times?

• “Practicing mindfulness—like taking a few moments to breathe deeply and clear your mind—can help you stay grounded.”

• “Confucianism emphasizes respect and honesty in building strong relationships.”

• “Imagine auditioning for a school play and not getting the part—rather than being upset, you stay calm, take a deep breath, and look forward to new opportunities.”

• “Life can feel overwhelming at times, but ancient philosophies like Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism offer valuable lessons to navigate challenges.”

What can you infer about the author’s perspective on ancient philosophies?

• The author believes these philosophies are outdated.

• The author finds these philosophies useful for solving modern problems.

• The author feels these philosophies only apply to adults.

• The author thinks these philosophies are too complex for most people to understand.

Which philosophy aligns most with the advice “take things as they come and adapt”?

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

How does the author explain the concept of mindfulness?

• By showing how it helped someone win a school play audition

• By describing how mindfulness reduces stress during exams

• By emphasizing the importance of being respectful and honest

• By comparing it to Confucianism and Daoism

What does the word "grounded" most likely mean in the sentence, “Practicing mindfulness—like taking a few moments to breathe deeply and clear your mind—can help you stay grounded”?

• Feeling stuck or immovable

• Feeling calm and in control

• Being punished for a mistake

• Becoming distracted by stress

Which statement from the text implies that respecting advice builds trust?

• “Life can feel overwhelming at times, but ancient philosophies...offer valuable lessons to navigate challenges.”

• “Treating others with kindness and fairness strengthens bonds.”

• “When you respect your parents’ advice about your future, you’re not only showing responsibility but also fostering trust and connection.”

• “Practicing mindfulness...can help you stay grounded.”