MAP Practice Questions

Choose the incorrect pronoun in the paragraph. Every September, our family makes and sells peach smoothies at the peach festival. Very early on the morning of the festival, my aunt Lisa and I go to the orchard to pick fresh peaches. When [ we ] are done, we deliver [ it ] to my dad at our family’s smoothie booth. It is important that the peaches be perfectly ripe. If [ they ] are not ripe enough, the peaches will cause the smoothies to be lumpy and sour. When the ingredients are all ready, Dad waits for the first person to arrive, which [ he ] says is the best part of the whole day. Enter a pronoun that will correct the error.

• we --> they

• it ---> them

• it ---> it's

• they --> they're

• they --> them

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Anna is writing a report on building a kite. Which two magazine articles will best help Anna with her research?

• Why Wind Matters

• Making Kites Fly Higher

• Ben Franklin's Best Idea

• Five Perfect Kite Beaches

• How to Design a Simple Kite

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Maria is writing a story and wants to include more descriptive detail. Choose the sentence that will best describe how the cat behaves when she is picked up.

• The cat would probably enjoy going to a new home.

• The cat appeared to be fine with everything after that.

• The cat seemed to melt into Stacey’s arms and began to purr.

• The cat changed right before Stacey’s eyes and became different.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Read the draft of Luke's paragraph. He wants to improve his word choice. Select the word from each group that most clearly explains the experiences in the paragraph. Jack woke up early on the morning of his speech. He rolled out of bed with a tightness in his stomach, and his head buzzed with the words he had practiced. He picked up the piece of paper that contained the text of his speech. It was worn and [tattered / ruined] from the many times he had held it and studied it. But the words filled him with pride. He had worked very hard on the speech, and now he was ready. His confidence returned, and he [wandered / strode] out of his room to greet the day.

• tattered

• ruined

• wandered

• strode

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Last year, Abel Wallace joined Rock Creek's softball team for the first time. This year, his playing was so improved that the team elected him most valuable player. The coach ________ handed Abel the trophy, and Abel grinned with pride. Which word should Jon add to the last sentence to emphasize that it was an honor to have the coach present the trophy?

• himself

• later

• quickly

• then

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Read the draft of Paul's argument. Move the words or phrases into the blanks that will best help readers follow Paul's argument. Maxwell Middle School requires all students to complete ten hours of community service before they can attend the end-of-the-year trip. (1) ________, I believe that in some cases, students should be allowed to go on the school trip even if they have not finished their community service hours. (2) ________, several students have done nine hours. Often these students meant to complete their hours but could not because of illness or other events beyond their control. The trip occurs at the end of April. There will still be time for students who have finished nine hours to complete one more hour before the end of the school year. (3)________, I suggest that any student who is only one hour away from meeting the requirement be allowed to go on the trip if he or she schedules a date for making up the missing hour when we get back from the trip.

• (1) However,

  (2) For instance,

  (3) For these reasons,

• (1) Likewise,

  (2) However,

  (3) For these reasons,

• (1) However,

  (2) In addition,

  (3) For instance,

• (1) In addition,

  (2) For instance,

  (3) Likewise,

• (1) For these reasons,

  (2) Likewise,

  (3) However,

Read the sentence. Mr. Johnson had a very long caree teaching piano lessons for more than 30 years. The word caree is misspelled. Type the correct spelling of caree in the box.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

Read the passage. The President's Cabinet In the United States government, the cabinet consists of the vice president and fifteen secretaries who are responsible for various parts of the government. Although the president appoints the secretaries, they must be approved by a vote in the Senate. Each member of the cabinet advises the president. These people are trusted with important tasks and with helping to make decisions. Cabinet members meet regularly with the president to discuss issues. Choose the word that has the same meaning as appoints.

• chooses

• knows

• leads

• visits

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Read the excerpt from a poem. There are 12 lines in the poem excerpt. The poem excerpt is from "Be a Friend" by Edgar A. Guest. Cheer the youth who's bravely trying, Pity him who's sadly sighing; Just a little labor spend On the duties of a friend. Be a friend. The pay is bigger (Though not written by a figure) Than is earned by people clever In what's merely self-endeavor. You'll have friends instead of neighbors For the profits of your labors; You'll be richer in the end Than a prince, if you're a friend. This question has two parts. Answer Part A, and then answer Part B. Part A Which theme is developed in the excerpt?

• Friends worry about each other.

• Forming a friendship takes effort.

• Friendship leads to great rewards.

• Neighbors can be wonderful friends.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the excerpt from a poem. There are 12 lines in the poem excerpt. The poem excerpt is from "Be a Friend" by Edgar A.

Cheer the youth who's bravely trying,

Pity him who's sadly sighing;

Just a little labor spend

On the duties of a friend.

Be a friend. The pay is bigger

(Though not written by a figure)

Than is earned by people clever In what's merely self-endeavor.

You'll have friends instead of neighbors

For the profits of your labors;

You'll be richer in the end

Than a prince, if you're a friend.

This question has two parts. Answer Part A, and then answer Part B.

Part B Which line from the poem best supports the theme?

• "Pity him who's sadly sighing;" (Line 2)

• "Just a little labor spend" (Line 3)

• "Than is earned by people clever" (Line 7)

• "You'll be richer in the end" (Line 11)

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2