TEI Practice Set #1

Plastic pollution harms marine life, clogs waterways, and damages ecosystems. Reducing plastic use is essential for a healthier planet.

Main Idea: Reducing plastic use is important.

Drag the supporting details into the box: ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ ​

• Harms marine animals
• Clogs waterways
• Damages ecosystems
• Easy to produce

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VA.ELA.8.RI.2.B

Sasha slammed her locker shut and stormed down the hall, eyes blazing. She didn't stop when her best friend called after her.

Click two phrases that suggest Sasha is upset.

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VA.ELA.8.RL.1.A

The tumultuous waves crashed against the rocks, making it unsafe to sail.

Tumultuous most likely means​ (a)   .

• wild and violent
• gentle
• calm
• slow

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VA.ELA.8.RV.1.C

Click the sentence that shows the final step.

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VA.ELA.8.RI.3.A

Even after losing the game, Maya smiled and congratulated the other team. "We'll get them next time!" she said cheerfully.

Drag the words or phrases that best illustrate the author's positive tone.​ (a)   ​ (b)  

• smiled
• congratulated
• losing the game

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VA.ELA.8.RL.3.A

This article explains how volcanoes erupt and the science behind their formation.

The author's purpose is to​ (a)   .

• inform
• entertain
• persuade
• describe a character

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VA.ELA.8.RI.3.B

The night wrapped around the town like a velvet blanket.

The phrase "like a velvet blanket" is an example of​ (a)   .

• simile
• hyperbole
• metaphor
• idiom

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VA.ELA.8.RL.3.A

Click the sentence that best summarizes the passage.

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VA.ELA.8.RI.2.B

A nonfiction article includes the following features: sidebar, bold words, and captions.

Drag each feature to its correct purpose.

• Highlights important vocabulary

• Caption

• Extra information related to the topic

• Bold Words

• Explains images or illustrations

• Sidebar

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VA.ELA.8.RI.3.A

Click the sentence that best supports the central idea: Emma's dedication helped others.

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VA.ELA.8.RI.2.B