Comparing Firsthand and Secondhand Accounts Practice Test

Read Passage 1 and Passage 2.

Passage 1: I practiced riding my bike in the parking lot after school. At first I wobbled, and my knees felt shaky on the pedals. Then I pushed off, kept my eyes forward, and stayed up longer. When I finally rode past the cones, I shouted, “I did it!”

Passage 2: Jamal learned to ride a two-wheeled bike during the second week of June. He practiced for 20 minutes each day in a safe, flat area. His family removed the training wheels and set up five cones to mark a path. After several days, he could start, steer, and stop without help.

Which clue shows that Passage 1 is a firsthand account (written by someone who experienced it)?

Read Passage 1 and Passage 2.

Passage 1: I sat on the grass with my notebook and listened for birds. A bright red bird landed on a branch, and I held my breath. Its song sounded like quick whistles, and I wrote down what I heard. I felt calm watching it hop from twig to twig.

Passage 2: During a class bird walk, students observed birds in the school garden. Their teacher said the group recorded nine different species in 30 minutes. Students used binoculars and field guides to identify colors, beaks, and songs. The activity helped students practice careful observation and note-taking.

Which statement best compares the two accounts?