Fast ELA Review

Read the sentence. Omar tilted his head as he gazed at the document, walking forward to examine it more closely. Based on this sentence, how is Omar probably feeling?

• curious

• irritated

Read the sentences. When the lunch bell rang, Greta approached the new girl. "Would you like to sit with us?" she asked. Based on these sentences, what is Greta probably like?

• friendly

• energetic

When Mr. Roy wiggled,

all the kids giggled.

Mr. Roy said, "Boo!"

Then all the kids did, too.

What is the author's purpose?

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

Which sentence from the passage shows Evan’s confidence?

• “Evan had tried mowing lawns and raking leaves in the neighborhood, but it was hard work that didn’t pay very well.” (paragraph 1)

• “When his dad’s boss saw how great Evan was at doing these easy tasks, he would hire him on the spot.” (paragraph 2)

• “For a while, everything went smoothly.” (paragraph 6)

• "When Evan tried to make a copy of Dad's report for a big presentation, the copier ran out of paper." (paragraph 6)

Part A: What surprises Evan about working at his father’s office?

• Working in an office can be physically exhausting.

• He enjoys working in an office more than he expected.

• He does not get to spend time interacting with his father.

• It includes many tasks that he is not qualified to perform.

Part B: Which sentence provides evidence for the answer in Part A?

• "For a kid in the sixth grade, it’s almost impossible.” (paragraph 1)

• “He would go to work with his dad.” (paragraph 1)

• “He found the mailroom down the hall and delivered letters and packages.” (paragraph 6)

• “Evan had to rush to the other side of the building and search various supply closets to find more.” (paragraph 6)

Which two sentences should be included in a summary of the passage?

• Evan makes money mowing lawns.

• Evan puts on his best clothes to go to work.

• Evan wants to be just like his dad when he grows up.

• Evan works hard on the day he spends at his dad’s office.

• Evan wants to work at his dad’s office, but his dad says he will have to try it first.

What is the theme of the passage?

• Finding time to spend with family can be difficult.

• It is impossible to succeed without taking chances

• Some things are more difficult than they might seem.

• Working by hand is more reliable than using technology

Part B: Which two sentences support the theme from Part A?

• “Fortunately, toward the end of the first week of summer vacation, Evan got an idea.” (paragraph 1)

• “‘You don’t understand how hard my job is,’ he told Evan.” (paragraph 4)

• “‘Come with me to work, and if you impress my boss with your office skills and he offers you a part-time job, then we'll talk.'” (paragraph 4)

• “So the following Monday, Evan put on his best shirt and pants, grabbed his backpack and snack, and went to work.” (paragraph 5)

• “‘You work way too hard, Dad,’ he said, out of breath.” (paragraph 7)

Select two ways that Evan and his father are similar at the end of the story

• They both have experience working in an office.

• They both are exhausted at the end of the workday

• They both appreciate the exercise they can get at work.

• They both want to work outdoors instead of in an office.

• They both know working in an office can be challenging.