Benchmark Review

7. In paragraph 4, what does the word irritating mean? (from, "Because of Winn-Dixie)

• A. Low

• B. Curious

• C. Nervous

• D. Annoying

8. The conversation between Opal and Otis in paragraphs 10 through 18 suggests that Otis is —(from, "Because of Winn-Dixie)

• F. disappointed that he is not going to sell anything

• G. uncertain about whether to hire Opal

• H. ashamed of the mess in the pet store

• J. worried about what Opal will do next

9. In paragraph 25, the most likely reason Otis says “You can start on Monday” is that he —(from, "Because of Winn-Dixie)

• A. realizes that Gertrude is not bothered by the dog

• B. wants to spend more time with Winn-Dixie

• C. knows that he needs help keeping the store clean

• D. does not want Opal to suggest more ideas

10. What is the main message of the story? (from, "Because of Winn-Dixie)

• F. People who have courage will find that there is nothing to fear.

• G. People who want to work for others must always keep their promises.

• H. People who do not give up are more likely to get what they want.

• J. People who work hard are more successful in life than those who do not.

11. Which of these events from the story causes Otis to consider giving Opal a job? (from, "Because of Winn-Dixie)

• A. Opal finds a leash and a collar that Winn-Dixie likes.

• B. Otis explains that the parrot does not like being around dogs.

• C. Otis learns that Winn-Dixie howls when he is away from Opal.

• D. Opal mentions some chores that she could do at the pet store.

12. What is the best summary of the story? (from, "Because of Winn-Dixie)

• F. A girl finds a collar and a leash that she likes in the pet store, but she realizes that they cost too much money. She asks the worker if she can make a plan to pay for them. He tells her that the owner wouldn’t like that idea. A parrot keeps interrupting their conversation, but the girl continues talking to the worker.

• G. A girl wants to buy a collar and a leash at a pet store, but she does not have enough money. She asks if she can pay over time, but the worker says no. Next she asks if she can pay by working in the store, but the worker is not sure. He agrees at last after he sees how well her dog and the store parrot get along.

• H. A girl takes her dog to a pet store one day. She leaves her dog outside and goes into the store to find a leash and a collar. The girl meets a worker and the store parrot named Gertrude. The parrot does not like dogs, but the girl thinks it will like her dog because her dog is very nice.

• J. A girl chooses a leash and a collar that she likes and shows them to her dog. She wants to buy them, but she doesn’t have enough money. The girl notices that the store needs cleaning, so she offers to clean the store to earn money to buy the items for her dog.

2. Read this sentence from paragraph 2.

The description in this sentence helps the reader understand that --

• F. gum has become more expensive

• G. gum is a common and popular product

• H. shoppers often forget to buy gum until the last minute

• J. there are more flavors of gum than there used to be

Which sentence shows correct comma usage?

• The group, although excited, to be traveling stood quietly in line.
• Marcus, one of the new students, tries hard to impress the team. 
• Jess one of my cousins from Seattle, is coming to visit today.
• Their boots which had gotten wet, were by the door.

READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE:

On June 3, 1965, Major Edward White made history with a 6000 mile walk in space. With his 27 foot umbilical cord, he traveled at speeds of 17,500 miles per hour with little sensation of speed and no sensation of falling. Without his pressurized suit, Major White’s blood would have boiled, and he would have lost consciousness instantly. Major White was born in San Antonio, Texas, graduated from West Point, and before becoming an astronaut, he was a test pilot.

INFER: An inference drawn from this passage is -

• Previous training didn't help prepare major White for his space walk.

• His space suit was of little importance.

• Speeds in space don't affect a person.

• Major White was quite tired from his 6,000 mile walk.

READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE:

Inventors record their inventions with the U.S. government. The inventors hope that someone will buy their bright ideas. But some inventions are so strange that no one wants them. The government files show inventions for flying fire escapes. There are eyeglasses for chickens. There is even an alarm clock that hits you on the head with a piece of wood.

INFER: The reader can infer that the inventions mentioned in the paragraph-

• do not work

• were turned down by the government

• have been used in many places

• did not make money