Transcript CRCT Reading Review

CRCT Reading Review
Understand and determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by using context clues
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word.
The science project was a laborious task, and we
finally finished after working all weekend on it.
a. Easy and carefree
b. New, unique, and different
c. Requiring much effort
d. Completed by machine
Understand and determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by using context clues
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word.
Max is usually very affable, but today he is snapping
at everyone and being quite unpleasant.
a. Rude
b. Friendly
c. Smart
d. Mean
Understand and determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by using context clues
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word.
The choir received many accolades for their amazing
performance at the festival.
a. Compliments
b. Problems
c. Actions
d. Songs
Understand and determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by using context clues
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word.
We couldn’t use actual swords in our play, so the faux
weapons were made out of foam.
a. Perfect
b. Famous
c. Fake
d. Cheap
Understand and determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by using context clues
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word.
My mom is very frugal and won’t buy anything unless
it is on sale, or she has a coupon.
a. Uncaring about money
b. Carefree about money
c. Careless about money
d. Careful about money
Understand and determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by using context clues
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word.
The school lunchroom does not have the myriad of
food choices the food court at the mall has.
a. Very few
b. Large variety
c. Common
d. Usual
Comprehend and use words with multiple meanings to determine which meaning is intended from the context of the sentence
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word.
I could hear my entire family root for me during the
soccer game.
a. The underground part of a plant
b. The cause of a problem
c. To encourage or cheer
d. A base or origin of a word
Comprehend and use words with multiple meanings to determine which meaning is intended from the context of the sentence
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word.
After we order our food, we will pick it up at the drive
through window.
a. A command
b. To put things in a sequence
c. To ask to be made or provided
d. A state of peace and correct behavior
Comprehend and use words with multiple meanings to determine which meaning is intended from the context of the sentence
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word.
When the boxer entered the ring for the match, the
crowd began to cheer.
a. A circular piece of jewelry worn on the finger
b. An enclosed area
c. A circle of bark from a tree
d. To cause a bell or bells to sound
Comprehend and use words with multiple meanings to determine which meaning is intended from the context of the sentence
Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word.
Puget Sound is in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of
Washington.
a. A noise
b. Free from injury
c. Uninterrupted
d. An arm or portion of a sea
Determine the meaning of common prefixes
What is the meaning of the underlined prefix?
misheard
a. not
b. again
c. wrongly
d. before
Determine the meaning of common prefixes
What is the meaning of the underlined prefix?
disagree
a. not
b. again
c. wrongly
d. before
Determine the meaning of common prefixes
What is the meaning of the underlined prefix?
review
a. not
b. again
c. wrongly
d. before
Determine the meaning of common prefixes
What is the meaning of the underlined prefix?
unable
a. not
b. again
c. wrongly
d. before
Determine the meaning of common prefixes
What is the meaning of the underlined prefix?
predetermined
a. not
b. again
c. wrongly
d. before
Determine the meaning of common prefixes
What is the meaning of the underlined prefix?
improper
a. not
b. again
c. wrongly
d. before
Determine the meaning of common suffixes
What is the meaning of the underlined suffix?
slowly
a. more than
b. one who
c. able to
d. full of
e. state of being
f. in this way/in a certain way
g. act of
Determine the meaning of common suffixes
What is the meaning of the underlined suffix?
farmer
a. more than
b. one who
c. able to
d. full of
e. state of being
f. in this way/in a certain way
g. act of
Determine the meaning of common suffixes
What is the meaning of the underlined suffix?
dangerous
a. more than
b. one who
c. able to
d. full of
e. state of being
f. in this way/in a certain way
g. act of
Determine the meaning of common suffixes
What is the meaning of the underlined suffix?
understandable
a. more than
b. one who
c. able to
d. full of
e. state of being
f. in this way/in a certain way
g. act of
Determine the meaning of common suffixes
What is the meaning of the underlined suffix?
nicer
a. more than
b. one who
c. able to
d. full of
e. state of being
f. in this way/in a certain way
g. act of
Determine the meaning of common suffixes
What is the meaning of the underlined suffix?
kindness
a. more than
b. one who
c. able to
d. full of
e. state of being
f. in this way/in a certain way
g. act of
Determine the meaning of common suffixes
What is the meaning of the underlined suffix?
beautiful
a. more than
b. one who
c. able to
d. full of
e. state of being
f. in this way/in a certain way
g. act of
Determine the meaning of common suffixes
What is the meaning of the underlined suffix?
punishment
a. more than
b. one who
c. able to
d. full of
e. state of being
f. in this way/in a certain way
g. act of
Apply the meaning of terms, such as: antonym, synonym, and homophone
Identify the word that is a synonym for the underlined word.
Anna finally solved the complex problem on her third try.
a. compound
b. simple
c. difficult
d. recent
Apply the meaning of terms, such as: antonym, synonym, and homophone
Identify the word that is a synonym for the underlined word in
this sentence.
Even though there was only a minute amount of sand in
her shoe, Jena wouldn’t stop complaining.
a. unit of time
b. very small
c. huge
d. moment
Identify the word that is an antonym for the underlined word.
My little brother regularly comes in my room and takes
my things.
a. seldom
b. often
c. regulate
d. usually
Apply the meaning of terms, such as: antonym, synonym, and homophone
Identify the word that is a homophone for the underlined word.
Maria’s fever made her feel weak and tired.
a. strong
b. frail
c. sick
d. week
Apply the meaning of terms, such as: antonym, synonym, and homophone
Identify the word that is an antonym for the underlined word.
Choose carefully so you get the right answer.
a. correct
b. write
c. wrong
d. proper
Apply the meaning of terms, such as: antonym, synonym, and homophone
Identify the word that is a homophone for the underlined word.
I will read the directions to the test aloud.
a. quietly
b. allowed
c. loudly
d. spoken
Apply the meaning of terms, such as: antonym, synonym, and homophone
Identify the word that is a synonym for the underlined word.
It was a fabrication when Cara claimed her brother broke
the lamp that she had knocked over.
a. clothes
b. truth
c. lie
d. action
Determine how meaning in prose and poetry is affected by imagery, rhythm, flow, or figurative language,
Identify the type of imagery, rhyme, flow, or figurative language.
The cake was a dream, with its moist texture and
delicious vanilla frosting.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. personification
e. alliteration
Determine how meaning in prose and poetry is affected by imagery, rhythm, flow, or figurative language,
Identify the type of imagery, rhyme, flow, or figurative language.
The book stood quietly on the shelf, waiting for
someone to choose it.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. personification
e. alliteration
Determine how meaning in prose and poetry is affected by imagery, rhythm, flow, or figurative language,
Identify the type of imagery, rhyme, flow, or figurative language.
The flowers were like a carpet covering the field.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. personification
e. alliteration
Determine how meaning in prose and poetry is affected by imagery, rhythm, flow, or figurative language,
Identify the type of imagery, rhyme, flow, or figurative language.
I have been waiting forever for Mom to pick me up.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. personification
e. alliteration
Determine how meaning in prose and poetry is affected by imagery, rhythm, flow, or figurative language,
Identify the type of imagery, rhyme, flow, or figurative language.
Dashawn’s hands were as cold as ice when he came
inside.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. personification
e. alliteration
Determine how meaning in prose and poetry is affected by imagery, rhythm, flow, or figurative language,
Identify the type of imagery, rhyme, flow, or figurative language.
The gentle wind rocked me to sleep.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. personification
e. alliteration
Determine how meaning in prose and poetry is affected by imagery, rhythm, flow, or figurative language,
Identify the type of imagery, rhyme, flow, or figurative language.
The moon was mild and marvelous above us.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. personification
e. alliteration
Determine how meaning in prose and poetry is affected by imagery, rhythm, flow, or figurative language,
Identify the type of imagery, rhyme, flow, or figurative language.
The river was a blue ribbon crossing the valley.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. personification
e. alliteration
Determine how meaning in prose and poetry is affected by imagery, rhythm, flow, or figurative language,
Identify the type of imagery, rhyme, flow, or figurative language.
Matt’s head exploded with rage.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. personification
e. alliteration
Determine how meaning in prose and poetry is affected by imagery, rhythm, flow, or figurative language,
Identify the type of imagery, rhyme, flow, or figurative language.
Her voice is like nails screeching on a chalkboard.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. personification
e. alliteration
Determine how meaning in prose and poetry is affected by imagery, rhythm, flow, or figurative language,
Identify the type of imagery, rhyme, flow, or figurative language.
Then the gentle giant winked and waved us on
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. personification
e. alliteration
Determine how meaning in prose and poetry is affected by imagery, rhythm, flow, or figurative language,
Identify the type of imagery, rhyme, flow, or figurative language.
If I fail this test, it will be the end of the world.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. personification
e. alliteration
Determine how meaning in prose and poetry is affected by imagery, rhythm, flow, or figurative language,
Identify the type of imagery, rhyme, flow, or figurative language.
All the world is a stage, and the people are the actors.
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. hyperbole
d. personification
e. alliteration
Evaluate the use of graphics in poetry,
Poor old Jonathan Bing
Went out in his carriage to visit the King,
But everyone pointed and said,
"Look at that! Jonathan Bing has forgotten his hat!"
(He'd forgotten his hat!)
Poor old Jonathan Bing
Went home and put on a new hat for the King,
But by the palace the soldier said,
"Hi! You can't see the King; you've forgotten your tie!“
(He'd forgotten his tie!)
Poor old Jonathan Bing,
He put on a beautiful tie for the King,
But when he arrived, and Archbishop said,
"Ho! You can't come to court in pajamas, you know!“
Poor old Jonathan Bing
Went home and addressed a short note to the King:
"If you please will excuse me, I won't come to tea;
For home's the best place for all people like me!"
The part of the
poem in bold is
called a
___________
stanza
Evaluate the use of graphics in poetry,
Poor old Jonathan Bing
Went out in his carriage to visit the King,
But everyone pointed and said,
"Look at that! Jonathan Bing has forgotten his hat!"
(He'd forgotten his hat!)
Poor old Jonathan Bing
Went home and put on a new hat for the King,
But by the palace the soldier said,
"Hi! You can't see the King; you've forgotten your tie!“
(He'd forgotten his tie!)
Poor old Jonathan Bing,
He put on a beautiful tie for the King,
But when he arrived, and Archbishop said,
"Ho! You can't come to court in pajamas, you know!“
Poor old Jonathan Bing
Went home and addressed a short note to the King:
"If you please will excuse me, I won't come to tea;
For home's the best place for all people like me!"
The part of the
poem in bold is
called a
___________
refrain
Understand and apply knowledge of common textual features,
(1) As elementary school ends, many students
look ahead to middle school. (2)Middle school
offers many different programs and
opportunities for students. (3) Many students
choose to participate in a musical program, like
band or orchestra. (4) Other students choose to
join a club that matches something they are
interested in, such as art or drama. (5) Sports
are another popular program, with intramural
opportunities that include flag football and
volleyball. (6) For students who might be
struggling in math or science, there are even
opportunities for tutoring.
Which sentence
is the topic
sentence?
1
2
3
4
5
6
Understand and apply knowledge of common textual features,
(1) Imagine being able to talk to a visitor from a
far away land. (2) Maybe you would like to be
able to visit another country and know how to
read and speak to the native citizens. (3) You
might even have a relative overseas you would
like to communicate with. (4) If an employer
has a choice between a person who speaks
more than one language, and one that only
speaks English, who do you think has a better
chance at the job?(5) Learning a foreign
language can be very useful.
Which sentence
is the topic
sentence?
1
2
3
4
5
Understand and apply knowledge of common textual features,
(1) Carelessness can be expensive. (2) If you
don’t change the oil in your car, the repairs can
cost hundreds of dollars. (3) Leaving coats and
jackets behind will lead to having to buy a
replacement. (4) Textbooks are important to
learning, but if you spill something on or
damage them, new ones can cost $50-$100. (5)
Even forgetting to brush your teeth can lead to
costly extra dentist visits.
Which sentence
is the topic
sentence?
1
2
3
4
5
Demonstrate an awareness of media in the daily lives of most people
Which of the following is not a way the
media influences the public?
a. The radio plays a song often, and soon you
are singing along to the chorus.
b. You notice the restaurant down the street
has a new dollar menu.
c. You go to Target to buy a new toy you saw in
an ad in the newspaper.
d. You donate money to the victims of the
earthquake in Japan you saw on the news.
Demonstrate an awareness of media in the daily lives of most people
Which of the following is not a
purpose of the media?
a.
b.
c.
d.
To entertain.
To inform.
To supply
To persuade
Determine and analyze main ideas
What is the main idea of the passage?
Many people look up to people like Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, or Dave
Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s and hope they can open a successful business in
the future. There is more to being an entrepreneur than just having a good idea,
though. Dave Thomas spent many years working in restaurants, and had a great
career with Kentucky Fried Chicken, when he decided to leave his safe job to try
and start his own restaurant. After Bill Gates received an almost perfect score on
the SAT, he went on to study at Harvard, but instead of choosing to take a
comfortable job in the growing field of technology, he spent all of his time and
money creating a new type of software company.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Entrepreneurs need extra years of college to start a business.
Bill Gates started a company called Microsoft.
Entrepreneurs often have to take risks when they start a business.
There are many different types of businesses.
Determine and analyze main ideas
What is the main idea of the passage?
Soon after World War II, the differences between the United States and our
former ally, the Soviet Union, led to conflict and disagreement. Many Americans
and their allies were concerned that the Soviet style of government, communism,
would become more common. NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, was
formed by the U.S. and other free countries after World War II as an alliance to
help protect one another from possible attacks by communist nations. The
United States became involved in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War to
help fight the spread of communism.
a.
b.
c.
d.
The Soviet Union, its people, and its government.
The United States wanted to keep communism from spreading
There were differences between the U.S. and other countries.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was set up after WWII.
Determine and analyze main ideas
What is the main idea of the passage?
Andy was late again. Every morning, something seemed to take longer than he
thought it would. One day, he had a hard time finding his tennis shoes. Another
day, it took him twenty minutes to do the homework he had forgotten the night
before. His mother was getting tired of having to wake him up when he forgot to
set his alarm clock.
Andy decided to turn over a new leaf. Every night before he went to bed, he
spent five minutes laying out his clothes, packing up his backpack, and setting his
alarm clock. Not only was he ready on time every day from then on, but he even
had enough time for his favorite breakfast, pancakes and sausage, rather than
grabbing a Pop-tart as he ran out the door.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Andy was late to school every morning.
Andy was able to eat his favorite breakfast of pancakes and sausage.
Andy is on time for school every day now.
Andy had problems being late until he learned to plan ahead.
Understand that theme refers to the implied or stated message about life and the world
What is the theme of the passage?
Opportunity cost is an important part of everyday life, but is not a term most
people are familiar with. For example, when a family decides to go to a family
reunion in New York for their summer vacation trip, it means not going to the
beach for summer vacation that year. Missing the beach trip for the family
reunion in an opportunity cost. There are many times during history that people
have had to make decisions. When goods were rationed during World War II,
Mom might have to give up iced tea for the month in order to have enough of the
rationed sugar to make Junior a birthday cake. A woman who decided to join the
Navy as a clerk would have to postpone her dream of going to college until the
war was over.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Goods had to be rationed during World War II
Choices include vacations, rationing, and college.
You shouldn’t be afraid to try something new.
Sometimes making a choice means giving something up.
Understand that theme refers to the implied or stated message about life and the world
What is the theme of the passage?
Lindsay and her mom fought every night about dinner. No matter what vegetable
Lindsay’s mom made, Lindsay refused to try it. From cabbage and carrots, to broccoli
and brussel sprouts, dinner was a parade of vegetables that were left behind on a
plate.
One day, Lindsay’s mom decided to try something different. At dinner, she gave
everyone chicken and rice, but did not give Lindsay any cherry tomatoes. Lindsay
asked why she didn’t get any, and her mom told her, “Oh, I’m sure you won’t like
them.” Lindsay kept asking until her mother agreed to let her have some. Lindsay tried
them and thought they were great! When her mom said, “I thought you didn’t like
vegetables,” Lindsay told her, “I guess Joey at school was wrong.”
a.
b.
c.
d.
Lindsay is a very picky eater.
It is important to try your best.
If you try something new, you might like it.
Vegetables are important to a healthy meal.
Use knowledge of common organizational structures
Choose the organizational structure.
When the Civil War ended, former slaves were finally free. In many parts of the
country, particularly the South, former slaves were often discriminated against and
denied their rights. Even though the 15th amendment gave all men the right to vote,
and, some years later, the 19th amendment gave women the right to vote, many
African-Americans were still kept from voting. One way some African-Americans were
prevented from voting was by poll taxes, a fee that was charged in order to vote. Many
African-Americans who were poor could not afford to vote.
This unfair treatment led Congress and the Senate to propose and pass the 24th
amendment, which would make it illegal to charge a poll tax to vote. Soon after, threefourths of the states ratified the amendment, and the result is that no one has to pay
in order to vote.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Chronological order
Classification scheme
Cause and effect
Logical order
Use knowledge of common organizational structures
Choose the organizational structure.
The Soviet Union was made up of Russia and a number of other communist states.
During the 1970’s and 1980’s, the Soviet Union spent a large amount of money in an
arms race with the United States. This made the shortage of goods in the Soviet Union
more of a problem than it already was. When Mikhail Gorbachev took power in 1985,
he tried to make changes to make life in the Soviet Union better, such as giving Soviet
citizens freedom of speech. Soon after, many of the Soviet states that were different
ethnic groups began to fight for their independence. By 1991, the Soviet Union was
beginning to collapse, and it 1992 it became a commonwealth of independent
republics. The Cold War was over, and the Soviet Union was no longer a communist
country.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Chronological order
Classification scheme
Cause and effect
Logical order
Use knowledge of common organizational structures
Choose the organizational structure.
What makes you who you are? Many of our characteristics are learned behaviors,
but genes control many of our traits, especially our physical appearance. Whether you
will be short, average height, or tall depends on the genetic code passed on to you
through both of your parents. Likewise, the color of your eyes, skin, and hair are
genetic traits that come from your ancestors. Anyone who has commented that you
have your father’s nose or your grandmother’s curly hair is noticing this genetic link.
Even minor traits, like the length of your eyelashes, or whether or not you can curl
your tongue are all determined by the genes passed on to you through your mother
and father.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Chronological order
Classification scheme
Cause and effect
Logical order
Use knowledge of common organizational structures
Choose the organizational structure.
The animal kingdom is made up of many-celled creatures that feed on living or
once-living things. The animals within the animal kingdom are divided into two
groups, or phylum, vertebrates and invertebrates.
Most animals, 97%, are invertebrates. Invertebrates are animals without a
backbone. The largest class of invertebrates is insects, but there are other classes of
invertebrates, such as arachnids, crustaceans, and mollusks.
Most of the largest animals are vertebrates, which are animals that have a
backbone. The five classes of vertebrates are mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and
amphibians. Human beings are part of the mammal class.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Chronological order
Classification scheme
Cause and effect
Logical order
Understand and apply knowledge of common textual features,
Which would be the best choice for a concluding sentence for this paragraph?
Todd’s birthday was extra special the year he turned seven. It was July 20, 1969,
and his mom was rushing around making sure the party games were ready and the
decorations were in place. He had been planning on having a cowboy theme, but once
he heard that the Apollo 11 space mission was planning the first moon landing ever
around his birthday, he changed his party theme. His cake was the shape of a rocket
and he was wearing an astronaut costume. Once the party started, everyone was
having fun and playing games when Todd’s dad called everyone into the living room to
watch the moon landing. Todd and his friends watched in amazed silence as Neil
Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Todd received a Frisbee from his best friend Tommy.
The moon is more than 200,000 miles away from Earth.
Todd knew this would be a birthday he would never forget.
The next year, Todd had a baseball theme for his party.
Understand and apply knowledge of common textual features,
Which would be the best choice for a concluding sentence for this paragraph?
As you’ve learned, genes control many of our traits, especially our
appearance, but many other characteristics are due to learned behaviors. Your
brown hair is controlled by genes, but how you cut and style your hair (or if
you use dyes to change the color) is a learned behavior, influenced by those
around you. While we are able to communicate even when we are babies,
generally by crying, the language we speak is a learned behavior. Even people
who speak the same language often have different accents.
a. Eye color is a trait inherited by genes, as well as eye shape.
b. Where we live and the people in our life influence this and other
learned behaviors.
c. There are many different languages spoken all over the world.
d. Some people choose to wear hats and other accessories in or on
their hair.
Make perceptive and well-developed connections
What conclusion can you draw after reading this passage?
Jason stomped in the house, tossing his glove and cap into the corner. His
mom came over to comfort him and asked him what the final score was. Andy
told her it was 2-1 and Mom suggested they go in kitchen and have a treat of
fresh baked cookies and milk. Jason perked up a little bit as he followed his
mom into the kitchen.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Jason got in trouble with his mom for making a mess.
Jason’s favorite football team just lost their game.
Jason likes making cookies with his mom.
Jason’s baseball team lost their game.
Make perceptive and well-developed connections
Predict what is most likely to happen next.
Terrell thought it was important to be an informed consumer. Before he
bought anything, he would compare the prices to see which store had the
merchandise he wanted for the best price. He would also check the
newspaper and Internet to see if he could find any coupons for the item. His
friends would often laugh at him, because they just bought everything at their
favorite store in the mall. One day, Terrell noticed that his sneakers were
starting to wear out.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Terrell will go the closest store to his house and buy new sneakers.
Terrell will go on the Internet to buy his sneakers.
Terrell will look for the best deal, and then buy the lowest cost sneakers.
Terrell will buy shoes at his favorite store in the mall.