5.07 Unit Test Review

What is the author’s main purpose in a passage describing how fruit is sold in different neighborhoods?

• To entertain readers

• To explain how fruit is categorized and sold

• To argue against fruit sales

• To tell a personal story

Answer explanation

The author’s main purpose is to explain how fruit is categorized and sold in different neighborhoods, providing insight into the sales process rather than entertaining, arguing, or sharing personal stories.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

If a passage explains differences between types of fruit, the author is MOST likely trying to:

• persuade

• describe and inform

• criticize

• entertain

Answer explanation

The passage focuses on explaining differences between types of fruit, indicating the author's intent to describe and inform the reader about these distinctions rather than to persuade, criticize, or entertain.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

If a passage says nuts may be kept without injury for a season, what can you infer?

• Nuts spoil quickly

• Nuts are expensive

• Nuts last longer than other fruits

• Nuts are rare

Answer explanation

The passage indicates that nuts can be stored for a season without spoiling, suggesting they have a longer shelf life compared to other fruits, which typically spoil faster.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

Which question helps you determine the author’s purpose?

• What happens first?

• Who is the main character?

• Why did the author write this?

• What is the setting?

Answer explanation

The question 'Why did the author write this?' directly addresses the author's intent, which is key to understanding their purpose. The other options focus on plot elements rather than the author's motivation.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

If a passage focuses on explaining facts and categories, the tone is likely:

• emotional

• humorous

• informative

• dramatic

Answer explanation

The passage's focus on explaining facts and categories indicates a clear and straightforward presentation of information, which aligns with an informative tone. Thus, the correct answer is informative.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Although the medication reduced the fever, it provided no ______ for the other symptoms.

• relief

• confusion

• celebration

• noise

Answer explanation

The medication reduced the fever, indicating it was effective for that symptom. However, the phrase 'provided no ______ for the other symptoms' suggests a lack of improvement, making 'relief' the only suitable choice.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

When I had to stay inside all weekend, I felt like I had been ______.

• rewarded

• punished

• praised

• entertained

Answer explanation

The feeling of being confined indoors all weekend suggests a negative experience, aligning with the term 'punished.' The other options imply positive or neutral feelings, which do not fit the context.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The family is a ______ of kindness because they showed ______ to the thief.

• example / mercy

• problem / anger

• symbol / fear

• result / silence

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'example / mercy' because the family demonstrated kindness by showing mercy to the thief, illustrating a positive example of compassion in a difficult situation.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

I understand your ______ about going out, especially if you have to bring all the baby’s ______.

• excitation / toys

• hesitation / supplies

• anger / food

• joy / books

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'hesitation / supplies' because it conveys a feeling of reluctance to go out, especially when needing to carry all the baby's supplies, which makes sense in the context.

One of the most memorable ______ I learned is Treat others kindly, a ______ I still follow.

• rules / mistake

• lessons / principle

• games / idea

• stories / suggestion

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'lessons / principle' because the context suggests a memorable teaching ('lesson') and a guiding belief ('principle'). The other options do not fit the context of learning and following a moral guideline.