Practice Test 1 - 8th Grade Reading
20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.
- Read the paragraph and answer the question. Paragraph (target): At first, the school cafeteria threw away large amounts of unopened food each day. The student council surveyed classmates and learned that many students skipped certain items because the portions were too big. Next, the cafeteria offered smaller portions and allowed students to choose between two side dishes. As a result, less unopened food ended up in the trash, and the cafeteria saved money on waste hauling. This change shows how listening to users can improve a system. Which sentence best serves as the transition from describing the problem to describing the actions taken?
- At a school assembly planning meeting, Diego proposes a fundraiser. He says: "Our fundraiser should be a talent show. First, it showcases student abilities—emphasizing our school's diverse talents. Second, ticket sales and concessions could raise about $2,000—emphasizing meeting our financial goal. Third, it builds community through a shared experience—emphasizing a benefit beyond money." He supports this with evidence from a comparable event: "Last year's show sold 400 tickets at $5, and concessions earned $500, totaling $2,500." He concludes by repeating the key idea: "Most importantly, a talent show meets our money goal and brings people together." Does Diego effectively emphasize salient points in his presentation?
- Which approach most effectively facilitates collaborative discussion among the group members?
- The extended metaphor comparing Maria's heart to a fortress suggests that her emotional response to James is significant because it represents:
- A debater says: "Her evidence is anecdotal, just one friend's story about a bad lunch." What does "anecdotal" mean here?
- To most effectively present this complex issue using multimedia while ensuring that both scientific and social justice perspectives receive appropriate emphasis, the team should:
- What does Kim's counterargument suggest will happen to the workers that Mitchell claims will benefit from higher wages?
- In a Socratic seminar, the class was assigned to read Chapters 1–6 of the novel The Giver and come prepared to discuss how Jonas begins to question his community. Which student response best shows the student came prepared and is drawing explicitly on the text? Student responses: 1) "Jonas is confused because the community is kind of strict." 2) "In Chapter 4, when Jonas is at the House of the Old, the text says the Old 'laughed and waved' during the release, and Jonas notices it seems like a celebration. That detail makes the release feel suspicious, not sad, which helps explain why he starts questioning what adults call 'comfort.'" 3) "I didn't finish the chapters, but I think he starts to realize something is off." 4) "The author probably wants us to see that rules can be bad sometimes."
- What is the author's purpose in describing Wells's "not glamorous" method and her emphasis on evidence?
- Speaker Johnson's reference to Cherry Lane serves as what type of evidence, and what is its primary limitation?
- Which choice best analyzes the trade-off between these two mediums?
- A writer says, "Our town needs a dog park. Dogs need exercise, and the mayor's dog won a ribbon last year." Why is the ribbon detail weak support?
- In a debate, Lena says, "Your cost numbers surprised me. I still want bike lanes, but maybe just on Main Street for now." What is her view now?
- What is the most ethically responsible approach for Maya to take regarding the information from ClimateTruthNow.com?
- Marcus gives a persuasive speech arguing that the school should start later. He reads three different statistics aloud (average sleep time for teens, number of students arriving late, and grades after sleep) but uses no visuals. Several classmates look confused when he lists the numbers quickly. Which multimedia would BEST clarify his data during the speech?
- Which is the best reason to choose the digital article for this fast-changing event?
- Which best assesses the argument's soundness?
- In a short campaign speech, Diego says: "Vote for me for class president because I'll improve school spirit. My opponent can't be trusted—he got detention in sixth grade. Also, I have great ideas like more pep rallies and a spirit-week theme day. Since he got detention, his plans must be bad, and mine must be better." Which statement best evaluates Diego's reasoning?
- Which option best evaluates the director's choice to label the symbol, compared to the text?
- Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in voice that should be corrected?