Which sentence from the passage best supports the response to Part A?

“She wore the socks the very next day, which made all three of them very happy.” (paragraph 11)

“Now that it was spring, with cleaning and gardening in full force, every sock was needed.” (paragraph 8)

“The mistress washed the sock and dried it by the wood stove, fluffing it up before reuniting the couple.” (paragraph 11)

“Not a thread or shred of lace remained to show it had ever existed.” (paragraph 12)

What is the main purpose of paragraph 2?

to explain why Kovac came up with his idea

to explain how to join a PVC band

to describe how PVC instruments are made

to describe the different instruments Kovac makes

Read the sentence from paragraph 6 in the box. His instruments may look as if they come from outer space, but they really work. What does the sentence mostly show about the instruments?

They are different than expected.

They are large like the planets.

Based on the article, the most likely reason the author chose the title “Musical Plumbing” is that the article

explains how plumbing materials can make musical instruments.

describes a group of plumbers who formed a band.

explains why pipes are shaped like musical instruments.

describes musical sounds heard from the pipes under a house.

Part B-Which words from the article best support the answer to Part A?

“. . . one who would not rest until he had found the answer.” (paragraph 8)

“. . . captured the boy’s imagination.” (paragraph 4)

“. . . he left the house full of enthusiasm. . . .” (paragraph 7)

“Scholars everywhere were racing to solve the mystery. . . .” (paragraph 9)

Which sentence best states the main idea of the article?

A man reaches a lifelong goal of understanding hieroglyphs.

A man finds many important treasures from the past.

A man learns that people all over the world write hieroglyphs.

A man becomes frustrated trying to answer a difficult question

What is the main way the article is organized?

in the order that events happened

in order of importance of ideas

by stating questions and answers

by comparing and contrasting ideas

Two examples of figurative language from the article are listed below. Select the phrase that tells the correct meaning for each example of figurative language. “unlock the door to Egypt’s past” (paragraph 9)

solve the problem of understanding the hieroglyphs

imagined hearing the words of people who wrote the hieroglyphs

wondered who had written the first hieroglyphs

enter a temple that is covered with hieroglyphs

Two examples of figurative language from the article are listed below. Select the phrase that tells the correct meaning for each example of figurative language. “listened to the ancient voices” (paragraph 23)

imagined hearing the words of people who wrote the hieroglyphs

solve the problem of understanding the hieroglyphs

wondered who had written the first hieroglyphs

enter a temple that is covered with hieroglyphs

In paragraph 1, why does Virtue say that the wise woman “can read a face like a page in a book”?

She knows a lot about people just by looking at them.

She helps people write down their ideas.

She creates stories based on people she meets.

She shares knowledge with people when she first sees them.

What is the main purpose of paragraphs 1–4?

to explain why Virtue makes a change in his life

to show where Virtue learned his skills

to describe why Virtue has a problem with the workers

to show that Virtue plans to study with the wise woman

Read paragraph 15 in the box. “I can outplow a water buffalo and can harvest more than twenty folk,” Virtue said . Based on the fable, why does Virtue make the claims in the paragraph?

He is trying to impress the foreman.

He is sharing goals that he has set for himself.

He is exaggerating to entertain the other workers.

He is repeating the prediction of the wise woman.

In paragraph 44, what is the most likely reason Virtue says “That wouldn’t wash a cat’s tail”?

He is disappointed with the men’s efforts.

He is thinking about his old home.

He is amused by the men’s actions.

He is showing an interest in animals.

Part B-Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

“In fact, they never spoke to him.” (paragraph 28)

“The others were too afraid to say anything else, but everyone watched as he stomped up to the foreman.” (paragraph 14)

“The workers had to get up at sunrise, but Virtue had to get up even earlier to boil the water for their tea.” (paragraph 25)

“‘We’re all in this together, neighbor.’” (paragraph 26)

Which paragraph best summarizes the events in the passage?

Virtue waits in line to speak to the foreman. Virtue becomes a cook. Virtue eats all of the rice. Virtue does all of the work himself.

Virtue eats all of the rice. Virtue becomes a cook. Virtue does all of the work himself. Virtue waits in line to speak to the foreman.

Virtue becomes a cook. Virtue eats all of the rice. Virtue waits in line to speak to the foreman. Virtue does all of the work himself.

Virtue eats all of the rice. Virtue does all of the work himself. Virtue waits in line to speak to the foreman. Virtue becomes a cook.

Virtue becomes a cook. Virtue waits in line to speak to the foreman. Virtue does all of the work himself. Virtue eats all of the rice

In “First Night,” what is the most likely reason the speaker says “sleeping was hard”?

The speaker is admiring nature.

The speaker is playing outside.

The speaker is talking to someone.

The speaker is waiting for someone.

In “Beech Leaves,” how does the first-person point of view mostly affect the reader?

It helps the reader understand the speaker’s experience.

It shows the reader that the speaker is lonely.

It teaches the reader about the beauty of the area.

It causes the reader to think about animals’ feelings.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Reread paragraph 1. Based on the paragraph, what is a sock’s main purpose?

to keep feet clean

to keep feet warm

to be part of a pair

to be used for a job

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on paragraph 2, with which statement would the author most likely agree?

Things can change very quickly.

Things are always as they seem.

Making decisions can be difficult.

Working hard brings great results.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the passage, which question does the mistress believe is “one of life’s great mysteries”?

Why do all socks look different?

How do so many socks disappear?

How do people find missing socks?

Why do people need to wear socks?

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the setting change in paragraphs 8 and 9?

Day becomes night.

Winter becomes spring.

Spring becomes summer.

Morning becomes afternoon.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In “The Village of Left-Behinds,” who is telling the story?

a sock

a visitor

the narrator

the mistress

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the sentence from paragraph 12 in the box.
Now the basket was empty, the village of Left-Behinds deserted.
Which word from the sentence helps readers understand the meaning of deserted ?

now

basket

empty

village

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best describes how the mistress and the red-and-white socks feel about each other at the end of the passage?

They feel safer together.

They feel tired of one another.

They feel pleased to be with one another.

They feel unsure if they will stay together.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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2025 MCAS PRACTICE TEST

Reread paragraph 1. Based on the paragraph, what is a sock’s main purpose?

Based on paragraph 2, with which statement would the author most likely agree?

According to the passage, which question does the mistress believe is “one of life’s great mysteries”?

How does the setting change in paragraphs 8 and 9?

In “The Village of Left-Behinds,” who is telling the story?

Read the sentence from paragraph 12 in the box.
Now the basket was empty, the village of Left-Behinds deserted.
Which word from the sentence helps readers understand the meaning of deserted ?

Which statement best describes how the mistress and the red-and-white socks feel about each other at the end of the passage?

Which sentence from the passage best supports the response to Part A?

The red-and-white sock in the basket is different from the sock elders. Select two phrases to describe the red-and-white sock and two phrases to describe the sock elders.
The red-and-white sock is

The red-and-white sock in the basket is different from the sock elders. Select two phrases to describe the red-and-white sock and two phrases to describe the sock elders.
The red-and-white sock is

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2025 MCAS PRACTICE TEST

Reread paragraph 1. Based on the paragraph, what is a sock’s main purpose?

Based on paragraph 2, with which statement would the author most likely agree?

According to the passage, which question does the mistress believe is “one of life’s great mysteries”?

How does the setting change in paragraphs 8 and 9?

In “The Village of Left-Behinds,” who is telling the story?

Read the sentence from paragraph 12 in the box.Now the basket was empty, the village of Left-Behinds deserted.Which word from the sentence helps readers understand the meaning of deserted ?

Which statement best describes how the mistress and the red-and-white socks feel about each other at the end of the passage?

Which sentence from the passage best supports the response to Part A?

The red-and-white sock in the basket is different from the sock elders. Select two phrases to describe the red-and-white sock and two phrases to describe the sock elders.The red-and-white sock is

The red-and-white sock in the basket is different from the sock elders. Select two phrases to describe the red-and-white sock and two phrases to describe the sock elders.The red-and-white sock is

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Read the sentence from paragraph 12 in the box.
Now the basket was empty, the village of Left-Behinds deserted.
Which word from the sentence helps readers understand the meaning of deserted ?

The red-and-white sock in the basket is different from the sock elders. Select two phrases to describe the red-and-white sock and two phrases to describe the sock elders.
The red-and-white sock is

The red-and-white sock in the basket is different from the sock elders. Select two phrases to describe the red-and-white sock and two phrases to describe the sock elders.
The red-and-white sock is