ELA MAAP Practice

Read this sentence from paragraph 9. "Life in a Chinese restaurant gave us access to some strange snacks, most of which we grew to like." Which statement best represents the meaning of this sentence?

• The author learns to enjoy unfamiliar food available in the restaurant.

• The author ignores the restaurant food he finds unpleasant.

• The author prefers restaurant snacks he has had before.

• The author looks for different snacks in the restaurant.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the author best help the reader understand his father’s point of view?

• by describing his father striding “the length of the four woks” (paragraph 4)

• by describing his father taking out “several rods” of pork (paragraph 5)

• by claiming that “There was nothing he wouldn’t try.” (paragraph 8)

• by claiming he offered “a sugar cane or two” as a snack (paragraph 10)

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is the most likely meaning of the word “skeptical” as used in paragraph 10?

• afraid of

• cautious about

• unaware of

• worried about

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word dilutes mean as it is used in the sentence: "...there is something about travel as a process that a wheels-up, wheels-down airplane ride dilutes somewhat."?

• appeases

• devalues

• enhances

• stresses

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which quotation from paragraph 6 supports the answer to Part A?

• I don’t want to be all 'modern conveniences have alienated us from the process of living’ about it, . . .

• We can’t teleport, not yet, . . .

• . . . a plane is the closest the average plebe is going to get right now.

• . . . move from one place to another much faster than you’d otherwise be able to.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What do the sentences from paragraph 1 reveal about Mowgli?

• Mowgli feels unhappy, but he is determined to succeed in the village of man.

• Mowgli feels helpless living in the village of man and wants to return to the jungle.

• Mowgli feels happy living in the village of man and wants to learn man’s language.

• Mowgli feels angry, but he tries to learn their language to prove the villagers wrong.

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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

How does the author's use of figurative language impact the meaning of the passage?

• by showing that Mowgli acts like an animal because he was raised by wolves

• by showing that the people in the village think Mowgli is very powerful for someone so young

• by suggesting that the people in the village think that Mowgli is forceful and respect what he has to offer

• by suggesting that Mowgli left the jungle because the beasts felt he was weak and lacked respect for him

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the main theme of the passage?

• A) Friendship

• B) Courage

• C) Betrayal

• D) Adventure

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

• A) Sarcastic

• B) Optimistic

• C) Melancholic

• D) Neutral

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'elated' as used in the passage?

• A) Sad

• B) Joyful

• C) Angry

• D) Confused

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4