Comparing and Contrasting Points of View Practice Test

Read Passage 1 and Passage 2. Who is telling the story in Passage 1?

Passage 1: I set my science project on the table and tried not to bump it. My model volcano looked shaky, and I worried it might fall. When the judge smiled and asked a question, I answered the best I could. I felt calmer after that.

Passage 2: Harper set the science project on the table and tried not to bump it. The model volcano looked shaky, and Harper looked worried. When the judge smiled and asked a question, Harper answered clearly. Harper seemed calmer after that.

Read Passage 1 and Passage 2. Both passages describe the same event; how are they different?

Passage 1: I sat on the soccer bench and watched the coach point at me. Please don’t put me in yet, I thought, because my legs felt tired. The coach said, “You’re up, Sam!” I jogged onto the field and tried my best to stay calm. After I kicked the ball once, I felt braver.

Passage 2: Sam sat on the soccer bench while the coach looked down the line of players. The coach pointed at Sam and said, “You’re up!” Sam jogged onto the field and took a deep breath. He kicked the ball once and then ran to get open again. The coach watched and nodded.