Ask Questions Related To Others' Remarks Practice Test

Read the scenario about the class discussion. In a book discussion, Andre says the character changes her mind after she hears her friend’s apology. Rosa asks, "I don’t understand—why did the apology change her mind?" Tariq says, "Andre said she changed her mind; does that connect to her feeling guilty earlier?" Emma says, "I know about apologies too," and Diego asks, "Is it my turn next?" What makes Tariq’s question a good way to link to others’ remarks?

Read the scenario about the class discussion. In a student presentation, Priya explains her plant project: seeds need water, air, and warmth to sprout, and she measured growth each week. Jamal asks, "How did you measure the plant each week—did you use inches?" Maya asks, "Adding to Jamal’s question, does the warmth you mentioned connect to putting it near the window?" Carlos says, "My plant died," and Diego asks, "Can we clap now?" Which question best connects to another student’s remarks?