Posttest: Nonfiction

Which inference is best supported by details in this passage?

• Renaldo did not listen to the park ranger.

• Renaldo is on an eight-mile hike.

• Renaldo is wearing flip-flops.

• Renaldo is not prepared for the hike.

Which explicit detail is best supported by this passage? The stubborn mist turned the rocks slick and cast a gloom over the whole valley below. Renaldo began to shiver and pulled his arms into his T-shirt for warmth. He forced himself to take another step, but his flip-flop slipped on a rock. A few pebbles echoed as they fell down the side of the cliff. His heart pounded in his ears. Again, he wondered how long eight miles could possibly be, and whether he was even halfway there. Maybe he should have listened to the park ranger. He felt so alone.

• Renaldo is wearing a T-shirt and flip-flops.

• Renaldo has taken this same hike many times.

• Renaldo will be home before dinner.

• Renaldo is cold and afraid.

Which example most clearly contains dialogue?

• As the sun set, the trees became dark cracks in the horizon.

• The scout leader looked around. "First, we need to find shelter."

• It seemed obvious to me that we should find a water source.

• The sound of running water made its way between the trunks.

Which statement describes the most likely theme of this passage?

• Never stay up late working on a project.

• Be honest with yourself about how much you can do.

• Participating in a school play is a rewarding experience.

• Helping friends is more important than anything else.

What is the most likely central idea of an informational text titled "The High Cost of College and How We Got Here"?

• Students who live on a college campus must also pay room and board.

• There are several reasons why colleges have become so expensive.

• Most college graduates earn a higher income than high school graduates.

• College offers young people a fantastic way to explore their interests.

Which statement would most likely be the central idea of an informational text with these three headings? Planning Your Visit Suggested Attractions in the Park Park Rules and Regulations

• More than 250 million people flock to the parks in the U.S. National Park System each year.

• Hiking is one of the most satisfying ways to experience a national park, but many trails are crowded.

• Becoming familiar with Zion National Park before your trip will help you get the most from your visit.

• Be sure to reserve your space well ahead of time if you plan to camp in a national park.

An author wants to tell readers what her book is about and why she wrote it. Where in the book should she place this information?

• The acknowledgments

• The index

• The introduction

• The chapters

Which text about volcanoes most clearly uses a spatial text structure?

• An article that describes major advances in volcanology, or the study of volcanoes

• A website that shows the structure of a volcano before and during an eruption

• A book that describes major volcanic eruptions in the order they happened

• An essay that describes the volcanic eruption that destroyed the city of Pompeii

Which type of graphic would best help a writer show where every major battle of the American Civil War took place?

• A photograph

• A diagram

• A map

• A chart or graph

Which option best states the central idea of the passage?

• A. Terrain parks can cause injury, but helmets help prevent this.

• B. Snowboarding uses a different motion than skiing, as well as different gear.

• C. Because snowboarding is a winter sport, riders need to have warm clothes.

• D. Specific equipment is needed in order to take up snowboarding.