FAST Practice - How to Start Paining

How is the section titled “Where to Begin” mainly organized? 

• cause and effect 

• order of events 

• problem and solution 

• compare and contrast 

What does the author claim is the best way to decide what style and method of painting to learn? 

• research the cost of each style 

• ask different people for advice 

• try each style to see which one you are good at 

• visit a local art store and speak to a salesperson 

Read this sentence from the passage. 

 

      They may have valuable information and insight about buying paint brushes. 

 

 As it is used in the sentence, what does valuable mean?

• costly 

• secret 

• unique 

• useful 

Which item is NOT needed for acrylic painting? 

• paintbrush

• canvas 

• paint thinner 

• paints 

What is the central idea of paragraph 9 in the section titled “Ways of Learning? 

• Take learning to paint seriously. 

• Choose what learning method works for you. 

• Be willing to share your work. 

• Paint alone as often as you can. 

What does the photograph in the section titled “Ways of Learning” most likely represent? 

• painting alone at home 

• watching videos of painting 

• taking an art class 

• watching someone paint 

Read these sentences from the passage. 

    Every famous or advanced painter was a beginner once! Everybody starts from the beginning. 

The author most likely includes these sentences to –

• encourage the reader 

• teach the reader 

• tease the reader 

• warn the reader. 

Based on the information in the section “Start Painting”, which two pieces of advice does the author use when someone is annoyed or frustrated with his or her work. 

• Every advanced painter was a beginner once! 

• You can always add paint again on the top. 

• It’s not bad to stop painting for the day. 

• You can learn more by just watching someone paint. 

• If you choose oil painting, you usually have to wait a few days.

What is one main benefit of choosing acrylic painting over oil painting? Select ALL the details from the section titled “What You Will Need” to support your answer. 

• If you have paints, paintbrushes, and a canvas, you may be ready to paint. 

• Before you make a decision about paint brushes talk to your art teacher. 

• Wear messy clothing that you will not be worried about ruining. 

• You will need less materials.

• Of course, you can’t make a painting without a canvas.