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ELA Review

Total questions: 112

Worksheet time: 3hrs 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word scurry as it is used in this sentence?

"Little shore birds scurry in and out of the waves." (paragraph 2)

a)

fly carefully

b)

peck lightly

c)

move quickly

d)

walk slowly

2.

The Black Sands of Hawaii


What is the meaning of the word crushed as it is used in this sentence?

"As the waves beat against the ocean's bottom, shells and rocks are crushed into

sand." (paragraph 1)

a)

smoothed

b)

shaped

c)

melted

d)

pounded

3.
Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
 What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads. 
4.
It was a tough day for Cleveland Cavaliers fans. Well, it was confusing. Kyrie Irving got dealt to the Boston Celtics after requesting a trade out of Cleveland last month. Even though things have been strange between Irving and LeBron James, there’s no question how much James respects Irving.That was apparent in his public goodbye to Irving.
Answer the following question: What evidence shows that Kyrie and Lebron are on better speaking terms?
a)
The evidence that shows that Kyrie and Lebron are on better terms is that Kyrie is being traded.
b)
The evidence that shows that Kyrie and Lebron are on better terms because things had been strange before and then Kyrie was traded.
c)
The evidence that shows that Kyrie and Lebron are on better terms is that according to the text Lebron James respected Kyrie Irving by giving him a public goodbye.
d)
The evidence that shows that Kyrie and Lebron are on speaking terms is that things were strange and now they talk.
5.
Barcelona soccer club is suing Neymar for 10 million for breach of contract as they want him to return the bonus he was paid when he signed a new five-year deal just nine months before joining Paris St Germain soccer club, the Spanish club said on Tuesday.The Catalans are asking for an additional 10 percent payment due to a delay in their demands being met."Barcelona have taken these actions in defense of their interests, after Neymar's contract was rescinded just a few months after he signed on until 2021," a club statement said.
Answer the following question:
How do you know that Barcelona wanted to keep Neymar on their soccer team?
a)
I know that Barcelona wanted to keep Neymar on their team because they made him sign a contract.
b)
I know that Barcelona wanted to keep Neymar on their team because Neymar is a great player.
c)
I know that Barcelona wanted to keep Neymar on their team because he signed a contract until 2021.
d)
I know that Barcelona wanted to keep Neymar on their team because according to the article Neymar signed a contract with the team.
6.
Last year, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott spent the offseason as a second string backup, and wide receiver Dez Bryant was recovering from an injury, and the two of them didn’t spent a lot of the offseason practicing together. This year has been different.Prescott says he and Prescott have better chemistry now because they have had more practice time together.“He has been healthy all offseason, so that chemistry has grown,” Prescott said, via the Dallas Morning News. “He’s been a guy that his ears are wide open, wanting to know what I’m thinking, and I want to know what he’s thinking. It’s just been back and forth of just talking and doing it out there on the field and it’s only growing.”
Answer the following question:
Were Dak Prescott and Dez Bryant close last offseason?
a)
Dak Prescott and Dez Bryant were not close last offseason because according to the author Dak Prescott was a backup and Dez Bryant was injured.
b)
Dak Prescott and Dez Bryant were close last offseason because according to the text they have had more time to practice together.
c)
Dak Prescott and Dez Bryant were close last offseason because they worked together.
d)
Dak Prescott and Dez Bryant were not close last offseason because they did not work together.
7.

Although Mason did not feel well he went to school anyway because he wanted to attend band practice.


What change must be made to correct the sentence?

a)

Change went to goes.

b)

Add a comma after anyway.

c)

change Although to Forever.

d)

Add a comma after well.

8.
Fruit is an important ____________ of food for many animals.
Choose the correct way to spell the missing word.
a)
soarce
b)
soarse
c)
source
d)
sourse
9.
Since Erica wanted to go with us she had to get ready in a hurry.
Where should a comma be added to correct the error?
a)
after SINCE
b)
after WANTED
c)
after US
d)
after READY
10.

STAAR QUESTION: How does the setting advance the plot?

What is this question asking?

a)

How the mood of the story is causing the plot to appear real.

b)

How the time and place of the story is causing the plot to appear real.

c)

How the mood of the story is causing the plot to move forward.

d)

How the time and place of the story is causing the plot to move forward.

11.

STAAR Question: How does the setting influence the plot of a story?

How is influence being used in this sentence?

a)

beginning

b)

affect

c)

determine

d)

apply

12.

STAAR Question: What is the significance of Ella talking to her friend in the story?

How is the word "significance" being used in this sentence?

a)

problem

b)

synonym

c)

order

d)

importance

13.
Choose the answer that best combines the two sentences:
Emily has a head of long, beautiful, red hair. It is the longest hair in the school.
a)
a. Emily's beautiful red hair is the longest in the school.
b)
b. The longest hair in the school belongs to Emily; it is beautiful and red.
c)
c. Emily's long, red, hair is always beautiful and it is the longest in the school.
d)
d. The longest hair in the school, Emily's, is red and beautiful.
14.
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
I refuse to leave the party ____________ I get a hug from you.
a)
a. as if
b)
b. because
c)
c. until
d)
d. while
15.
Choose the correct homonym to go in each blank.
I decided to go over _________ to pick up ___________ extra cookies.
a)
a. there, they're
b)
b. they're, there
c)
c. there, there
d)
d. there, their
16.

Why would an author MOST LIKELY use the phrase lit up her face to describe a character?

a)

to show her face is red with embarrassment

b)

to show her skin is glowing

c)

to show she is feeling happy

d)

to show she is feeling sweaty from heat

17.

What is the BEST meaning of the underlined phrase in the sentence?


I guess the cat is out of the bag now, she thought.

a)

a pet is missed

b)

a bag is emptied

c)

a cat is discovered

d)

a secret is uncovered

18.

Mr. Thorton was in his yard, frantically searching the bushes. When he spotted Angela and Buddy, he sighed with relief.


Based on the sentences, what is the meaning of the word frantically?

a)

full of energy

b)

in a state of confusion

c)

to make excited

d)

in a desperate way

19.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
“Are you ready,” she asked?
b)
“Are you ready?” she asked?
c)
“Are you ready?” she asked.
d)
“Are you ready” she asked.
20.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Bill said that he would help me.
b)
Bill said, "That he would help me."
c)
Bill said, "that he would help me."
d)
Bill said ",that he would help me."
21.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Barbara said, “let’s shovel the snow.”
b)
Barbara said “Let’s shovel the snow.”
c)
Barbara said, “Let’s shovel the snow.
d)
Barbara said, “Let’s shovel the snow.”
22.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
“That” we were informed “is a snow leopard.”
b)
“That,” we were informed, “Is a snow leopard.”
c)
“That,” we were informed, “is a snow leopard.”
d)
“That,” we were informed “is a snow leopard.”
23.

What is an ostrich?

a)

An ostrich is a type of cow.

b)

An ostrich is a breed of bird.

c)

An ostrich is the German name for a horse.

d)

An ostrich is a breed of dog.

24.

Where is Connecticut?

a)

Northeast United States

b)

Russia

c)

Canada

d)

It is n.ot a place

25.

What is a contestant?

a)

A car.

b)

Everyone someday.

c)

Someone who competes in a game or contest.

d)

A type of attitude.

26.

What is a defendant?

a)

The judge in court

b)

The police officer that arrested someone.

c)

A fireman at work.

d)

The person who gets sued or accused.

27.
Which best describes a summary?
a)
a really long detailed piece of writing
b)
the entire text told in your own words
c)
a dumb thing that teachers make you write
d)
the main ideas and important details of a text
28.
What is the difference between retelling and summarizing?
a)
A summary is a long detailed paragraph and a retell is not.
b)
A retell is telling about all the events while a summary only talks about main ideas.
c)
Retelling and summarizing are the same thing.
d)
Retelling is a word used for little kids and summarizing is used for big kids.
29.
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?
a)
Sometimes people feel sad.
b)
You should do good things for others.
c)
We're not always happy.
d)
There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 
30.
Which text feature introduces the main topic of the story or passage?
a)
title
b)
author
c)
biography
d)
fiction
31.
Which text feature is listed in the table of contents and throughout the text to tell what the section is about?  Hint:  They are usually larger in print.
a)
biography
b)
italics
c)
headings
d)
diagram
32.
Which text feature sequentially lists the major parts of a book along with the page number?  Hint:  It is found at the beginning of the book.
a)
diagram
b)
index
c)
title page
d)
table of contents
33.

Why do we use text features?

Select two answers

a)

To help identify big ideas

b)

So that we don't have to read the whole book.

c)

To provide support to the information the author gives.

d)

To figure out why the author wrote the book.

34.

How are text features used?

a)

To make the information less boring.

b)

To preview the information provided.

c)

To clarify big ideas

d)

To show it's easier to read the features than the whole book.

35.

What are text features?

a)

Doodles the author had to put in.

b)

Information to throw the reader off-track.

c)

Parts of a reading passage.

d)

Extra information not important enough to write a whole paragraph about.

36.

This feature explains what the illustration/photograph is. It tells you what you see in the picture.

a)

Glossary

b)

Index

c)

Table of contents

d)

Caption

37.

The waiter brought out the hors d'oeuvres before our main entree. What type of text feature is shown in this sentence?

a)

navigators

b)

types of print

c)

types of visuals.

d)

visual images

38.

Located in the back of the book this feature gives the definitions of important vocabulary words?

a)

Captions

b)

Index

c)

Glossary

d)

None of the above

39.
This is an example of a ___________?
a)
Index
b)
Table of contents
c)
Chart/Graph
d)
Caption
40.

This feature list topics and gives you the page number to navigate to the information. Found in the front of the book.

a)

Index

b)

Table of contents

c)

Glossary

d)

Diagram

41.

What does it mean to draw a conclusion?

a)

To take a random guess at something.

b)

To draw a good guess based on evidence and detail from a source, as well as your own personal experience.

c)

To draw a good guess based on the mood that you are in that day.

d)

To base a good guess on your own personal experience.

42.

Which is not a college-level-starter for drawing a conclusion?

a)

After analyzing the ______, I can conclude ______

b)

Based on my own personal experience, I can assume __________

c)

Based on my own personal experience and evidence from the sources, I can conclude that _________________

d)

In m y opinion, I think that _____________

43.

Based on the cartoon, which is an appropriate conclusion that can be drawn?

a)

After analyzing the cartoon, I can assume that both dogs are really hungry.

b)

Based on my own experience with dogs, I can assume that they love doing math problems.

c)

After analyzing the cartoon, I can conclude that the bigger dog is basically stating that if anybody tries to take away his dog bones, then they will have consequences.

d)

Based on my own personal experience and evidence from the cartoon, I can assume that the dog thinks that fingers are also dog bones.

44.
"Ouch! I've got a splinter in my finger," cried Rosa. "I knew I shouldn't have climbed over the wooden fence." Rosa ran into the house to find her mother. She knew that it would be bad to leave the  splinter in her finger for a long time. 
a)
Rosa got a splinter in her toe.
b)
Rosa climbed over a fence.
c)
Rosa wanted her mother to take out the splinter.
d)
Rosa ran to find her father.
45.
"I must get into the habit of remembering my lunch," Gina said "I left it on the school bus twice last week. And one day I even forgot to take it out of the house." Gina was glad when it was suppertime. She was extremely hungry.
a)
Gina rides to school on a bus.
b)
Today Gina had forgotten her lunch again.
c)
Gina always buys her lunch at school.
d)
Gina's friend brought her a lunch.
46.
"Can you get my ball?" asked Robert. "I threw it too high and it landed on the roof." 
"I can't get the ball without a ladder," said Robert's older brother. "We'll have to wait until our neighbor, Mr. Green, comes home from work. Then I'll be able to get your ball."
a)
Mr. Green has a ladder.
b)
Mr. Green has a job.
c)
Mr. Green will climb on the roof to get the ball.
d)
Robert hit the ball over the fence.
47.
a)

A

b)

B

48.
a)

A

b)

B

49.
a)

A

b)

B

50.
What kind of sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph?
a)
supporting detail
b)
topic sentence
c)
example sentence
d)
transition sentence
51.
Which chapter would have information about lions, tigers, and snow leopards?
a)
"Lion, King of the Jungle"
b)
"How Tigers get their Stripes"
c)
"Save the Snow Leopards"
d)
"Big Cats of the World"
52.
One dinosaur had a brain that weighed about as much as three pencils.  Its body weighed ten tons and was over twenty feet in length.  As you can guess, this dinosaur did not think too clearly.  It wasn't the world's brightest dinosaur!  What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
How big one dinosaur was
b)
What one dinosaur's brain was like
c)
Why one dinosaur had a small brain
d)
how pretty dinosaurs were
53.
An octopus isn't fast enough to swim after a fish. The octopus must wait for a fish to swim by.  When the fish comes within reach, the octopus whips out his long arm to grasp it.  Then the octopus has a tasty meal.  What is the main idea?
a)
How much fish an octopus eats
b)
Why the octopus likes to eat
c)
How an octopus gets its food
d)
why an octopus has 8 legs
54.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.  Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.  They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.  Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
a)
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
b)
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
c)
They learn how to work together as teammates.
d)
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
55.
What is onomatopoeia?
a)
A word or phrase that can be said forwards and backwards
b)
 An obviouse exaggeration
c)
A word that mimics a sound
d)
Givig human qualities to an item
56.
Read the sentence and choose the onomatopoeic word.
Mrs. Davis was sitting by her pond listening to the frogs croak.  
a)
croak
b)
Mrs. Davis
c)
frogs
d)
pond
57.

A tale is

a)

Something a dog wags

b)

A made up story

c)

A nonfictional text

d)

A story meant to be acted out

58.

The word “reveal” means

a)

To keep a secret

b)

To refuse something

c)

To hide

d)

To tell or uncover something

59.

The plot is

a)

the story and all the events in it

b)

Where the story takes place

c)

The main character

d)

When the problem reaches its peak

60.

Which of the sentences is a complex sentence?

a)

If you are an Eagles fan, you must know who Nick Foles is.

b)

Doug Pederson is the coach of the Eagles, but Andy Reid coached the team for longer.

c)

The Philadelphia Eagles are an NFL team.

d)

The Eagles won the Super Bowl a few years ago, so tickets went up in price.

61.

Which part of this sentence is the complete predicate?

The Philadelphia 76ers play at the Wells Fargo Center.

a)

76ers

b)

The Philadelphia 76ers

c)

play

d)

play at the Wells Fargo Center

62.

Which of the following is a command?

a)

The Phillies are my favorite baseball team.

b)

Buy us tickets to the Phillies game.

c)

Bryce Harper just hit a grand slam!

d)

The ball went over the fence!

63.

La parola sottolineata contiene uno o più errori. Scegli tra le opzioni quella corretta.


On Mondai I usually get up at 7.30 a.m.

a)

mondey

b)

Mondei

c)

Monday

d)

Mounday

64.

La parola sottolineata contiene uno o più errori. Scegli fra le opzioni quella corretta.


In the ivning I always watch television.

a)

ervening

b)

evening

c)

evenin

d)

ivening

65.

La parola sottolineata contiene uno o più errori. Scegli fra le opzioni quella corretta.


When it rains I somtaimes read a book.

a)

sometaimes

b)

somtimes

c)

sonetimes

d)

sometimes

66.

Andrea had a ________ in her hair yesterday.

a)

nice yellow bow

b)

yellow nice bow

c)

bow nice yellow

67.

She lost a ________ .

a)

small white cat

b)

cat small white

c)

white small cat

68.

I bought ________ oranges.

a)

great some big

b)

some great big

c)

big great some

69.

We met ________ people at the conference.

a)

very smart two

b)

two very smart

c)

very two smart

70.

What is the simple subject in the sentence?


Mrs. Hubbard loves to eat chocolate.

a)

loves

b)

Mrs. Hubbard

c)

chocolate

d)

eat

71.

What is the simple subject in the sentence?


The tall trees are swaying in the breeze.

a)

trees

b)

tall

c)

breeze

d)

are

72.

What is the simple subject in the sentence?


My brother and his friends walked to the park yesterday.

a)

brother

b)

friends

c)

park

d)

brother and friends

73.

When one refers to the subject, what part of speech is it?

a)

Preposition

b)

Adjective

c)

Noun

d)

Verb

74.

Which of the following is an example of an adjective?

a)

Quickly

b)

Jump

c)

Mystery

d)

Red

75.

Which of the following is an example of a verb?

a)

Jog

b)

Very

c)

Nice

d)

Word

76.

Which of the following is an example of a phrase?

a)

Mary Poppins can fly

b)

Spinning around in circles

c)

The girl played outside

d)

In April I’ll have my birthday

77.

Which of the following is an example of a phrase?

a)

Mary Poppins can fly

b)

Spinning around in circles

c)

The girl played outside

d)

In April I’ll have my birthday

78.
What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)
a)
Persuade, Inform, Electrify
b)
Perform, Infer, Entertain
c)
Persuade, Inform, Educate
d)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
79.
Persuade means...
a)
Make people agree with you
b)
Make people angry
c)
Make people think the opposite thing
d)
Make people fall in love
80.
Inform means...
a)
Give informal speech
b)
Give information
c)
Take the form
d)
Give in a form
81.
Entertain means...
a)
To make people scared
b)
To make people sad
c)
To make people enjoy something
d)
To go to the circus
82.

"Eating too much cake and not exercising will give us health problems."

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

83.

Help Wanted: The Good Dog School is looking for a new trainer.The trainer should have experience teaching puppies and older dogs. Also, our trainer must get along well with dog owners and be able to work nights and weekends.Call 1-800-GOOD-BOG for more information about the job.(Na’Kyra)

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

84.

Are you proud just like an eagle, or are you beautiful like a swan? Are you noisy like a beagle, or are you spotted like a fawn? Animals are much like people, but different in so many ways. If you tried to count them all, it would take a million days.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

85.

Do you want a new pet? Tell your mom or dad to bring you to the Cat Corral, where we have more than 30 kinds of kitties. Whether you choose a gorgeous angora or a friendly tabby, we have the perfect cat. Remember, Cat Corral is where your new pet is waiting!

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

86.

The acronym that helps us remember author's purpose is

a)

PID

b)

PIEED

c)

PIED

d)

PIID

87.

Which of the following in NOT a reason for an author to write something

a)

Inform

b)

Entertain

c)

Explain

d)

Remember

88.

What is the purpose when an author is trying to convince the reader of something?

a)

Persuade

b)

Explain

c)

Describe

d)

Inform

89.

What is the purpose when an author is writing for a reader's enjoyment?

a)

Explain

b)

Entertain

c)

Inform

d)

Persuade

90.

The birds were chirping and the sun was shining. Kevin and Juno were sitting on a park bench together. Neither of them was smiling. After a long period of silence, Kevin said, "This isn't going to work. I mean, you're a dog person and I'm a cat person." Juno nodded. A tear rolled down her face. Kevin went on, "If we got married and bought a house, what kind of pet would we get? Some kind of cat-dog? Somebody's going to be unhappy." Juno began sobbing and said, "Ok, let's just end it now. Have fun with your slobbery dogs." She jumped off the bench and ran into the woods.

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third Person - Limited

d)

Third Person - Omniscient

e)

Third Person

91.

The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds

a)

First Person

b)

Second Person

c)

Third - Limited

d)

Third - Omniscient

92.
How can you know that something is written in first person point of view?
a)
pronouns like I, my and him are used
b)
the author is addressing the reader
c)
the narrator is not in the story
d)
pronouns like I, my and we are used
93.
What is second person point of view?
a)
the author addresses the character in the story
b)
the author addresses the reader
c)
the narrator is a character
d)
the second character introduced is the narrator
94.

Identify the claim and reason.

a)

Winter is better than summer.

b)

Students should wear school uniforms because it makes it harder to tease kids who have less money.

c)

I like tacos better than burritos.

d)

Humans are mammals.

95.

Which is the weakest claim and reasoning?

a)

Students should be able to use cell phones in class because it will help them develop 21st century skills.

b)

Teachers should get paid for every hour they work because they will be more likely to work harder.

c)

Small dogs are safer pets for families than big dogs because they won't be able to knock old people down and kill them.

d)

I think people should not eat meat products because they make me happy.

96.

A statement which needs to be proven true is a _____________

a)

Argument

b)

Claim

c)

Evidence

d)

Counter-Claim

97.

Claim: In the United States, we still need a post office. Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim?

a)

The post office is needed for the delivery of packages.

b)

Nearly 90% of mail is junk mail and throwing it away is bad for the environment.

c)

The post office serves Americans throughout the country

98.

Claim: Teenagers who commit crimes should not be sentenced to life in prison. Which answer below is the best Counterclaim?

a)

Teenagers have the ability to grow and change as adults

b)

Because of growing brains, teenagers often make bad decisions and don't understand the consequences of their actions.

c)

Serious crimes, such as murder, deserve serious punishments no matter the age of the criminal

99.

Claim: Supreme Court justices shouldn't serve for life. Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim?

a)

The failing health of aging Supreme Court justices could influence their decisions.

b)

Older Supreme Court justices might not be able to keep up with the rapid changing of culture and technology.

c)

Because Supreme Court justices serve for life, they don't have to worry about political pressures of making decisions based on keeping their jobs.

100.
Schools should pay students for good grades because money can be a good motivator.
a)
Reason
b)
Evidence
101.
98% of kids who have cell phones in class do admit to being distracted at least once.
a)
Reason
b)
Evidence
102.
Feeding homeless people keeps them from dumpster diving and offers them a warm meal at least once that day.
a)
Reason
b)
Evidence
103.
Climate change can be looked at as a natural part of the Earth.
a)
Reason
b)
Evidence
104.
An inference is...
a)
Text evidence + what you know
b)
Retelling a text
c)
Making a guess without evidence
d)
Information written directly into the text.
105.
To make an inference you take what you know, and what the author tells you to….
a)
come up with something the author doesn't tell you.
b)
know the wrong answer.
c)
not think about the story at all.
d)
stop reading.
106.
Which best describes a summary?
a)
a really long detailed piece of writing
b)
the entire text told in your own words
c)
a dumb thing that teachers make you write
d)
the main ideas and important details of a text
107.
An inference is...
a)
Text evidence + what you know
b)
Retelling a text
c)
Making a guess without evidence
d)
Information written directly into the text.
108.
Simile or Metaphor?
The assignment was a breeze.
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
109.
When you use evidence to make a guess, you are using the reading strategy called ____.
a)
Connect
b)
Visualize
c)
Clarify
d)
Infer/Predict
110.
What do you do when you first begin a new passage?
a)
Lay your head down and give up.
b)
Figure out what type of text it is.
c)
Draw pictures all around it.
d)
Get a dictionary to look up every unknown word.
111.

What do you do as you read a passage?

a)

Think about your reading by asking questions, highlighting important parts, and jotting quick notes out to the side.

b)

Write down every single thought you have.

c)

Outline every paragraph with your pencil.

d)

Highlight all of the words that look important.

112.

What do you do when you come to a passage that is on an unfamiliar topic?

a)

This is the end. Just give up and start crying.

b)

Think negatively the whole time you read it.

c)

Focus and jot about your thinking more. Make connections to what you do know to understand!

d)

Avoid the passage by going to the bathroom many times.