MAAP ELA Practice

#31 Read the sentence from paragraph 1

“That old nuisance of a Rachel Lynde was here again today, pestering me for a subscription towards buying a carpet for the vestry room,” said Mr. Harrison wrathfully.

What is the meaning of the word nuisance as it is used in the sentence above?

• a nosy person

• an irritating person

• a respectful person

• an intelligent person

#32 Read the sentence from paragraph 1.

“She can put a whole sermon, text, comment, and application, into six words, and throw it at you like a brick.”

How does this statement impact the plot of the passage?

• It defines the problem Mrs. Lynde faced.

• It describes the conflict between Mrs. Lynde and Anne.

• It shows how the other characters are affected by Mrs. Lynde.

• It explains how Mr. Harrison and Anne come to a resolution over Mrs. Lynde.

#33 How does paragraph 2 define Anne’s character?

• by showing how the setting is reflected in her personality

• by describing how the setting of the story impacts her life

• by contrasting Anne’s viewpoint with her father’s viewpoint

• by implying that Anne is more concerned with her surroundings than with her father

#34 What does Mr. Harrison imply by calling Mrs. Lynde “an acquired taste” in paragraph 4?

• Mrs. Lynde reminds Mr. Harrison of things he dislikes.

• Mrs. Lynde involves herself in other people’s business.

• Mr. Harrison may learn to like Mrs. Lynde if he gets to know her.

• Mr. Harrison refuses to be around Mrs. Lynde because of his dislike for her.

#35The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A

Read the sentence from paragraph 12.

“I suppose she has some good qualities,” conceded Mr. Harrison grudgingly .

What word means the same as grudgingly as it is used in the sentence?

• disrespectfully

• gratefully

• suspiciously

• unwillingly

#35 Part B

Which word from the sentence helps define grudgingly as it is used in the sentence in Part A?

• conceded

• never

• qualities

• suspect