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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In paragraph 4, Katie includes specific information from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in order to —
add credibility to her argument that the amount of trash in landfills is a problem
show support for the activities sponsored by an environmental agency
evaluate the effectiveness of groups that want to reduce the amount of trash in landfills
give an example of how a government agency can help the environment
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the author’s inclusion of the sample signs after paragraph 7 reveal about her?
She realizes that the cafeteria manager will need instructions on what to serve
She wants visitors to the school to know that the Beautification Club sponsors the composting.
She does not think students at her school will want to participate in composting.
She understands that guidance will be necessary in order to make composting a success at her school.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of distinct in paragraph 2?
Able to improve
Rare and harmful
Likely to change
Strong and definite
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Read the surrounding sentences for context clues.
F
G
H
J
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Look at the map and the details that connect to the passage.
A
B
C
D
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.K.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Find the main idea and re-read paragraphs 2 through 4.
F
G
H
J
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Look back at the text!
A
B
C
D
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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