MCAS Prep

Ultimately, your job on MCAS is to...

• show them what you learned this year

• get a perfect score

• freak out and quit

• find a happy place

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

When starting a NEW paragraph, how should you START?

• a transitional topic sentence

• a question to grab attention

• a quote since you already wrote your thesis

• a new introduction to the evidence

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which sentence best states a theme of the passage?

• Children should remain loyal to their parents.

• Close relationships can help an individual to grow.

• Misunderstandings can arise even between friends.

• Misunderstandings can arise even between friends.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main purpose of the MCAS exam?

• To assess students' understanding of the curriculum

• To determine students' future careers

• To rank students nationally

• To provide extra credit

Which of the following is a correct use of a semicolon?

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow. I can't go out tonight.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

• The team are winning the game.

• The team is winning the game.

• The team were winning the game.

• The team be winning the game.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

What is the synonym of 'elated'?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Confused

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Identify the main idea of a passage.

• The passage discusses the importance of recycling.

• The passage describes a day in the life of a teacher.

• The passage explains how to bake a cake.

• The passage narrates a historical event.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which word is an antonym of 'benevolent'?

• Kind

• Cruel

• Generous

• Friendly

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the theme of a story where characters learn the value of friendship?

• Friendship is valuable.

• Money is everything.

• Power is important.

• Loneliness is inevitable.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2