MCAS Practice

Which of the following is the MAIN IDEA of paragraphs 21 and 22.

• Alex saw colors.

• Alex liked fruits.

• Alex tried new foods.

• Alex learned new words.

Which sentence BEST states a theme of the passage?

• New opportunities take careful planning

• Inspiration can be found in unlikely places.

• Success can be ensured by having many different goals.

• Hope should not be limited by the expectations of others.

In the sentence, what does the repetition of the word “no” emphasize?

• how peaceful the sea is

• how long the storm lasted

• the remoteness of the setting

• the determination of the characters

Read the sentence from paragraph 3 in the brackets below. Which event does the sentence suggest will happen next in the passage?

• The robot will open its eyes.

• The crates will land on shore.

• The otters will look at the crates.

• The ship will sink into the ocean.

Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb?

• A) She go to the store every Saturday.

• B) She goes to the store every Saturday.

• C) She going to the store every Saturday.

• D) She gone to the store every Saturday.

What is the main theme of the passage?

• A) Friendship is more valuable than money.

• B) Hard work always leads to success.

• C) Nature is unpredictable and powerful.

• D) Technology can solve all problems.

In the context of the passage, what does the word 'elated' most nearly mean?

• A) Confused

• B) Excited

• C) Angry

• D) Tired

Which sentence best describes the author's tone in the passage?

• A) Sarcastic

• B) Optimistic

• C) Pessimistic

• D) Neutral

What is the purpose of the metaphor in the second paragraph?

• A) To create a visual image

• B) To confuse the reader

• C) To introduce a new character

• D) To summarize the plot

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

• A) I went to the park, and I saw a squirrel.

• B) I went to the park.

• C) I saw a squirrel.

• D) I went to the park and saw a squirrel.