8.RI.1.B Key Ideas & Details SOL Prep Activity 1

Passage 1 Question: The author unfolds the impact of the printing press by:

•  (A) Presenting a chronological list of inventors and their contributions. 

  
  

• (B) Describing the printing press's mechanical workings in detail.

• (C) Outlining three key consequences of the invention in a specific order.

• (D) Comparing and contrasting the printing press with earlier forms of communication.
  

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Passage 1 Question: The author introduces the effects of the printing press using the signal word:

• (A) "Before" 

  
  

• (B) "Including" 

  
  

• (C) "Finally"

• (D) "First"
  

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1. Passage 1 Question: The connection drawn between the spread of new ideas and increased literacy is that: 

• (A) Increased literacy led directly to the invention of the printing press.

• (B) The printing press made books cheaper, allowing more people to learn to read and access new ideas. 

  
  

• (C) New ideas were only accessible to those who were already literate. 

  
  

• (D) Literacy rates decreased due to the availability of printed materials.
  

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Passage 2 Question: The author develops the explanation of photosynthesis by:

• (A) Listing the different types of plants that perform photosynthesis. 

  
  

• (B) Describing the chemical formulas involved in the process.

• (C) Presenting the steps of the process in a sequential order. 

  
  

• (D) Comparing photosynthesis to the process of respiration in animals.
  

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Passage 2 Question: The phrase "The process generally involves..." serves to: 

• (A) Introduce a counterargument to the main idea. 

  
  

• (B) Provide a general overview before detailing specific steps. 

  
  

• (C) Emphasize the complexity of the photosynthetic process. 

  
  

• (D) Summarize the findings of a scientific experiment.
  

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Passage 2 Question: The connection between carbon dioxide intake and oxygen release is that: 

• (A) Plants release carbon dioxide and take in oxygen during photosynthesis. 

  
  

• (B) Carbon dioxide is a byproduct of the oxygen released during photosynthesis. 

  
  

• (C) Carbon dioxide is a necessary input for photosynthesis, and oxygen is a byproduct. 

  
  

• (D) There is no direct connection between carbon dioxide and oxygen in photosynthesis.
  

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Passage 3 Question: The author unfolds the process of building a stable structure by:

• (A) Describing the different types of buildings that can be constructed.

• (B) Presenting the stages of construction in a chronological sequence. 

  
  

• (C) Focusing on the tools and equipment used in construction. 

  
  

• (D) Arguing for the importance of using specific building materials.

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Passage 3 Question: The author uses phrases like "The first crucial step," "Once the foundation is set," and "Following the framing" to: 

• (A) Provide definitions of key construction terms. 

  
  

• (B) Emphasize the importance of safety on a construction site. 

  
  

• (C) Indicate the order in which the different stages of construction occur. 

  
  

• (D) Compare different methods of construction.
  

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Passage 3 Question: The connection drawn between the foundation and the framing is that: 

• (A) The framing must be completed before the foundation can be started. 

  
  

• (B) The foundation provides the necessary support for the framing. 

  
  

• (C) The materials used for the foundation and framing are always the same.

• (D) There is no direct connection between the foundation and the framing.
  

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Passage 4 Question: The author unfolds the events of the Civil Rights Movement by: 

• (A) Focusing on the biographies of key figures in the movement. 

  
  

• (B) Presenting a series of significant events in chronological order and showing how they built upon each other. 

  
  

• (C) Analyzing the economic impact of segregation on American society. 

  
  

• (D) Comparing the strategies of different civil rights organizations.

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