FSA Test Prep Reading

Choosing answers based on the evidence in the text and noticing the message the author is sending is:

• Wise analysis

• ah

• I really forgot this

• Foolish

When you don't understand text in a passage you should:

• Make up words and become a millionaire

• Stand on your desk and demand a free cheese burger

• Flip a coin

• Use context clues to figure out the meaning of a word. Use word parts (prefix, roots & suffixes)

How much time do I get on the FSA test?

• All FSA ELA Reading assessments are administered over two days. Two 90 minute sessions

• Three weeks

• As much time as I want because I deserve it 

• 90 minutes

If you have to guess, the best thing(s) to do are...

• Eliminate answers you know are wrong

• If at least two seem right, go with all of the above

• Take away absolute answers

• All of the above

What is the main idea of the following passage: "Despite numerous technological advancements, the essence of human communication remains rooted in the ability to convey emotions and ideas effectively. While gadgets and software have transformed the mediums through which we communicate, the core principles of empathy, clarity, and engagement continue to underpin successful interactions."?

• The importance of gadgets in communication.

• The evolution of communication mediums.

• The fundamental principles of effective communication.

• The role of software in transforming communication.

When you don't understand words in the passage you should:

• Think of word synonyms and antonyms that may be hiding in the sentence

• Call a ninja

• Do a Google search with  the Google search you won't have access to

• Multiply the amount of words in the passage with the number of tiles on the floor

When reading the test question, you always want to ask yourself what standard am I being taught? 

• True

• False

You should read the prompt before you read the text passages to help focus your close reading.

• True

• False

You must include evidence from the text passages in your essay.

• True

• False

WHAT DOES THE PHRASE "OVERBEARING INSOLENCE" MOST LIKELY MEAN?

• ARROGANT DISRESPECT

• CORRUPT BEHAVIOR

• FRIGHTENING APPEARANCE

• SEVERE ANGER