5th FAST Review

Use Passage 1 to answer the question.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Forests are used for building materials

• Deforestation has causes and harmful effects on the environment
  
  

• Animals live in forests

• People need more land for farming

Use Passage 1 to answer this question.

Which detail best supports the answer to Part A?

• “Forests cover large areas of the Earth…”
  
  

• “Trees are often removed to make space…”
  
  

• "Deforestation has several negative effects on the environment.”
  
  

• “People can plant new trees…”

Use Passage 1 to answer the question.

What text structure is used in paragraphs 2–4?

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

Use Passage 1 to answer the question.

Which sentence best explains a cause of deforestation?

• Forests help control the climate

• Trees provide oxygen

• Trees are removed to make space for farms and buildings

• Animals live in forests

Use Passage 1 to answer the question.

What can the reader infer about areas affected by deforestation?

• They become more stable environments

• They may struggle to support plant and animal life

• They receive less rainfall

• They become better for farming immediately

Use Passage 1 to answer the question.

How does paragraph 5 contribute to the overall structure?

• It compares forests to other ecosystems

• It explains the sequence of deforestation
  
  

• It presents solutions to the problem

• It describes the causes of deforestation

Use Passage 2 to answer the question.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Cities are growing quickly
  
  

• Traffic congestion causes problems, but solutions can help reduce it
  
  

• Cars are the best way to travel

• Public transportation is expensive

Use Passage 2 to answer the question.

Which detail best supports the answer to Part A?

• “Traffic congestion is a common problem…”

• “Many people rely on personal vehicles…”
  
  

• “Cities have developed different solutions…”
  

• “Cars release harmful gases…”

Use Passage 2 to answer the question.

What text structure is mainly used in the passage?

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

Use Passage 2 to answer the question.

Which sentence describes a problem caused by traffic congestion?

• People use buses and trains
  
  

• Emergency vehicles may be delayed

• Cities are growing

• People walk more