Georgia Milestones Reading Practice Review

Which sentence is the BEST way to revise the underlined sentence so that the paragraph is consistently written in the active voice? We spent many of our summers on the Georgia Sea Islands. The music played by the residents there was inspiring. I would give anything to play that well.

• The music was played by residents, and it was inspiring.

• Music was played that was inspired by the residents.

• Inspiring music was played by the residents. .

• The residents played inspiring music

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the function of the underlined word in the sentence?

Reading is my favorite way to spend a quiet afternoon

• adjective

• noun

• verb

• preposition

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Why do we annotate (best reason in 8th grade)?

• to make writing a paper easier with notations

• To help us fully understand a text. Allows us to have a ‘conversation’ with the text.

• to have something to talk to our Book Clubs about

• to show that we actually read it

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

The main problem or struggle that the character is facing is called __________________.

• the theme

• author's purpose

• conflict

• plot diagram

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Read the following sentence:Illusionist—the word grabbed him. He whispered it quietly, forming the syllables with his lips. Then he said it out loud. “Illusionist.” He loved the way it rolled off his tongue. What does the phrase the word grabbed him express to the reader?What does the phrase the word grabbed him express to the reader?

• Daniel is confused by the word “illusionist.” ng.

• Daniel is fascinated by the word “illusionist.”

• Daniel thinks the word “illusionist” is humorous.

• Daniel thinks the word “illusionist” is surprising

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A short statement that presents the main ideas and most important points in a piece of writing is called _____________.

• summarizing

• paraphrasing

• tone

• mood

• reflecting

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which sentence 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.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the main idea of a passage?

• A) The specific details and examples provided.

• B) The central point or message the author wants to convey.

• C) The background information about the author.

• D) The number of paragraphs in the passage.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Choose the sentence that is written in passive voice.

• A) The cat chased the mouse.

• B) The mouse was chased by the cat.

• C) The cat is chasing the mouse.

• D) The mouse chases the cat.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Identify the synonym for the word 'happy'.

• A) Sad

• B) Angry

• C) Joyful

• D) Tired

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4