Reading Comprehension and Analysis (Grade 7)

Read the passage: Lena gripped the worn map tightly as the wind howled around her. The path ahead twisted through the forest, darker than she had expected. She thought about turning back, but the memory of her grandmother’s voice pushed her forward: “Courage doesn’t mean you aren’t afraid—it means you keep going anyway.” Taking a steady breath, Lena stepped onto the shadowed trail. Which statement best explains how the setting affects the mood?

• The forest creates a joyful and playful mood

• The dark, twisting path creates a tense and uncertain mood

• The wind creates a calm and peaceful mood

• The map creates a confusing mood

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the passage: Lena gripped the worn map tightly as the wind howled around her. The path ahead twisted through the forest, darker than she had expected. She thought about turning back, but the memory of her grandmother’s voice pushed her forward: “Courage doesn’t mean you aren’t afraid—it means you keep going anyway.” Taking a steady breath, Lena stepped onto the shadowed trail. What is the theme of the passage?

• Maps are important tools

• Nature is dangerous

• Courage involves acting despite fear

• Memories should be ignored

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Read the passage: Lena gripped the worn map tightly as the wind howled around her. The path ahead twisted through the forest, darker than she had expected. She thought about turning back, but the memory of her grandmother’s voice pushed her forward: “Courage doesn’t mean you aren’t afraid—it means you keep going anyway.” Taking a steady breath, Lena stepped onto the shadowed trail. Which piece of evidence best supports the theme?

• “Lena gripped the worn map tightly”

• “The wind howled around her”

• “She thought about turning back”

• “Courage doesn’t mean you aren’t afraid—it means you keep going anyway”

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Read the passage: Lena gripped the worn map tightly as the wind howled around her. The path ahead twisted through the forest, darker than she had expected. She thought about turning back, but the memory of her grandmother’s voice pushed her forward: “Courage doesn’t mean you aren’t afraid—it means you keep going anyway.” Taking a steady breath, Lena stepped onto the shadowed trail. What can be inferred about Lena?

• She enjoys being lost

• She is careless and unprepared

• She is afraid but determined

• She does not trust her grandmother

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Read the passage: Lena gripped the worn map tightly as the wind howled around her. The path ahead twisted through the forest, darker than she had expected. She thought about turning back, but the memory of her grandmother’s voice pushed her forward: “Courage doesn’t mean you aren’t afraid—it means you keep going anyway.” Taking a steady breath, Lena stepped onto the shadowed trail. What is the meaning of howled as used in the passage?

• Spoke softly

• Made a loud, strong noise

• Whispered quietly

• Sang clearly

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Read the informational passage: Solar energy is becoming an increasingly popular source of power. Unlike fossil fuels, solar energy is renewable and does not produce harmful emissions. However, the initial cost of installing solar panels can be high, which discourages some people from adopting this technology. Over time, though, many users find that the long-term savings outweigh the upfront expense. What is the central idea of the passage?

• Solar panels are too expensive

• Solar energy has both advantages and disadvantages

• Fossil fuels are better than solar energy

• Solar energy is difficult to understand

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the informational passage: Solar energy is becoming an increasingly popular source of power. Unlike fossil fuels, solar energy is renewable and does not produce harmful emissions. However, the initial cost of installing solar panels can be high, which discourages some people from adopting this technology. Over time, though, many users find that the long-term savings outweigh the upfront expense. Which detail best supports the idea that solar energy has benefits?

• “The initial cost…can be high”

• “Solar energy is renewable”

• “Some people are discouraged”

• “Installing panels takes time”

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the informational passage: Solar energy is becoming an increasingly popular source of power. Unlike fossil fuels, solar energy is renewable and does not produce harmful emissions. However, the initial cost of installing solar panels can be high, which discourages some people from adopting this technology. Over time, though, many users find that the long-term savings outweigh the upfront expense. What text structure is primarily used?

• Chronological order

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Read the informational passage: Solar energy is becoming an increasingly popular source of power. Unlike fossil fuels, solar energy is renewable and does not produce harmful emissions. However, the initial cost of installing solar panels can be high, which discourages some people from adopting this technology. Over time, though, many users find that the long-term savings outweigh the upfront expense. What is the author’s purpose?

• To entertain with a story

• To argue against solar energy

• To explain the pros and cons of solar energy

• To describe how to install solar panels

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CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

Read the informational passage: Solar energy is becoming an increasingly popular source of power. Unlike fossil fuels, solar energy is renewable and does not produce harmful emissions. However, the initial cost of installing solar panels can be high, which discourages some people from adopting this technology. Over time, though, many users find that the long-term savings outweigh the upfront expense. Which inference is best supported by the passage?

• Solar energy will replace all other energy sources immediately

• People who install solar panels may save money over time

• Solar panels never work efficiently

• Fossil fuels are renewable

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5