F.A.S.T ELA Review

Read the following passage: "Maria glanced at the darkening sky and quickened her pace. The wind howled through the trees, making the branches dance wildly. She knew she had to get home before the storm began." What is the main idea of this passage?

• Maria is afraid of the dark.

• Maria is hurrying home to avoid an approaching storm.

• Maria enjoys walking in the wind.

• Maria is lost in the forest.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following best summarizes the key details from the passage above?

• Maria is walking home and notices the weather changing.

• Maria is playing in the trees.

• Maria is lost and scared.

• Maria is waiting for someone.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Read the following sentence: "The wind howled through the trees, making the branches dance wildly." What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Which of the following best describes the structure of a compare-and-contrast text?

• It tells events in the order they happened.

• It explains similarities and differences between two or more things.

• It describes a problem and offers solutions.

• It lists facts about a topic.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

An author writes an article about recycling to encourage readers to recycle more. What is the author's main purpose?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To describe

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

Read the following two sentences: 1. "The classroom buzzed with excitement as the students prepared for the science fair." 2. "The library was silent, with only the soft turning of pages breaking the quiet." How do these two sentences compare in terms of mood?

• Both sentences create a tense mood.

• Both sentences create a joyful mood.

• The first sentence is lively, while the second is calm.

• The first sentence is sad, while the second is angry.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

After reading a story about a boy who learns the value of honesty, which of the following best summarizes the lesson the author wants readers to learn?

• Always try to win.

• Honesty is important, even when it is difficult.

• Friends are more important than family.

• It is better to keep secrets.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• The sun is a star.

• The leaves whispered secrets to the wind.

• The car stopped at the red light.

• The book was on the table.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Read the following passage: "After hours of practice, the team finally felt ready for the big game. Their coach reminded them that teamwork was the key to success." What is the main idea of this passage?

• The team is tired from practicing.

• The coach is strict.

• Teamwork is important for success.

• The game is canceled.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which text structure is used in a passage that explains the steps to bake a cake?

• Cause and effect

• Chronological order

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5