2019 STAAR Grade 7 Reading

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42 questions

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2019 STAAR Grade 7 Reading

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What does the figurative language in paragraph 15 help the reader understand about the flower?

It stands out in its surroundings.

It prefers to grow in the shade.

It is a color that is difficult to describe.

It is growing poorly in the greenhouse.

What does the point of view of this excerpt help the reader understand?

The relationship between Saeng and the florist

Saeng’s feelings during her experience

The opinion of the florist

The florist’s desire to help Saeng

What is the meaning of profusion as it is used in paragraph 13?

Height

Color

Abundance

Purpose

Which sentence suggests that Saeng’s main conflict in the excerpt will be resolved?

The leaves on the shrub were of the same distinct serrated heart shape, but its flower looked—wrong, somehow. (paragraph 6)

A slow smile deepened the wrinkles in her face. (paragraph 8)

As she led the way there, the florist started talking again. (paragraph 10)

Only half listening, Saeng wished that there were a polite way she could excuse herself and leave. (paragraph 11)

Why is the leaf Saeng carries important in the excerpt?

It helps Saeng find a plant that causes her to have vivid memories of her childhood.

It was given to Saeng by someone important to Saeng during her childhood.

It leads Saeng to discover a new and beautiful plant.

It is essential in teaching Saeng about her past.

How does the change in settings from the nursery to the greenhouse advance the plot?

By forcing Saeng to develop a relationship with the elderly woman

By causing Saeng to identify a problem and find a solution to it 

By teaching Saeng to compromise in difficult situations

By allowing Saeng to make the discovery despite her doubts

What is the best summary of the excerpt?

Saeng enters a flower shop carrying a leaf. The florist says that the leaf comes from a rose of Sharon and leads Saeng to it. But Saeng is looking for a plant with a darker flower, which helps the florist identify the plant at last.

At a flower shop, Saeng holds a mysterious, jagged leaf. She wants to know what plant it comes from, so she asks the florist to help her. They look first in the nursery and then in the greenhouse before they find that the plant is a hibiscus.

Saeng brings a leaf to a flower shop and asks the florist to identify its plant. After showing her a similar but incorrect plant, the florist leads her to a greenhouse. There Saeng finds the plant she seeks along with others that remind her of home.

While at a flower shop, Saeng asks a florist to find a certain plant. After studying the clue of a heart-shaped leaf, the florist realizes that it may be a tropical plant, so she leads Saeng to the greenhouse. There Saeng recognizes the hibiscus plant.

What does the photograph of the anaerobic digester silos and its caption help the reader understand?

Microbes are used to make methane.

Methane is held in containers so it won’t escape.

Farms benefit from the extra food from stores.

Methane is converted into electric power.

Which sentence from the selection best shows that the Sainsbury’s company tries to make use of a by-product?

Offering shoppers the freshest and most appealing products possible is a good start. (paragraph 3)

Special trucks collect food waste from more than 1,200 grocery stores all over England. (paragraph 5)

Some of the methane trapped during the process fuels the trucks. (paragraph 5)

So far Europe has mainly led the way in biofuel development. (paragraph 7)

Which idea presented in the selection does the photograph and caption next to paragraph 3 best support?

An initial step in Sainsbury’s plan is to sell appealing food to its customers.

People like to buy produce that is sold at a reduced price.

Sainsbury’s donates fresh produce to local organizations that help people in need.

Unwanted produce can be a nutritious source of food for farm animals.

Read the dictionary entry for chain.

Which definition matches the meaning of chains as it is used in paragraph 1?

Definition 1

Definition 2

Definition 3

Definition 4

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

To encourage the reader not to waste food

To show the reader that many different types of biofuels are being used

To demonstrate that creativity can help solve environmental problems

To argue the importance of preventing methane from escaping into the atmosphere

In paragraph 4, why does the author compare anaerobic digesters to stomachs?

To show how the silos use bacteria to change the food waste into methane

To describe how vehicles use the biofuel created by the silos

To emphasize that the silos produce the same amount of methane as landfills

To suggest that the food waste collected in silos comes mainly from leftover meals

What is the most likely reason the author included the information in paragraph 6?

To suggest that it is difficult to collect food waste

To argue that food waste is a growing problem

To highlight that food waste is a renewable and useful resource

To reveal that food waste is difficult to control

The word accumulate comes from the Latin cumulus, which means “a pile.” What does accumulated in paragraph 9 mean?

Lost

Awakened

Warmed

Gathered

What is the author’s primary purpose in writing the selection?

To provide information about the best locations for chickadees to live in order to survive

To describe the ways chickadees have adapted to be able to stay alive in cold climates

To communicate the problems chickadees encounter as a result of their small size

To explain how the feathers of chickadees function in different environments

Which sentence best supports the idea that chickadees take action to keep their bodies warm at night?

This means that sometimes there is well over a 100-degree difference between a chickadee’s body and the air temperature only an inch away. (paragraph 3)

Without any feathered insulation, heat would quickly be lost and much energy wasted in attempting to keep their toes as warm as the rest of the body. (paragraph 6)

Since they don’t have crops in which they can store food to eat later, they must eat enough each day to survive the long, 18-hour night. (paragraph 9)

They do not roost together in flocks as some birds do but spend the night alone. (paragraph 10)

What is the best summary of the selection?

Chickadees may be small birds, but they are very strong and intelligent. Unlike other birds, chickadees do not migrate in the winter. Instead, they enjoy staying in cold climates such as Alaska, even though the temperature can be much colder than their bodies.

Chickadees are tiny birds that can be found in extremely cold climates. To stay warm, they rely on fluffing their feathers, eating lots of food, and using the nights for sleeping. They have found many ways to protect their bodies from becoming too cold.

When the winters grow colder, chickadees spend time fluffing their feathers. The colder it becomes, the more they fluff, so that sometimes they look like furry balls. By doing this, they are able to stay warm and protect their skin from the icy temperatures an inch away.

Many people have seen the tiny birds known as black-capped chickadees. Although these birds are only the size of a person’s thumb, they have very thick feathers. They also prepare by storing food so that they can survive during long winters.

What does the imagery in lines 9 and 10 of the poem suggest about the speaker?

The speaker feels concerned about how quickly the day passes.

The speaker feels bothered by the dripping water

The speaker feels relieved to see another type of bird.

The speaker feels encouraged by the change in weather conditions.

The actions described in the first stanza (lines 1–4) suggest that the speaker is —

surprised

hardworking

carefree

greedy

The poet’s use of line length helps contribute to the poem’s —

change in tone

vivid imagery

rhythm

alliteration

What does the repetition in line 6 and line 15 emphasize?

The speaker’s willingness to join other birds

The speaker’s confidence in surviving a harsh winter

The speaker’s cheerfulness when experiencing an unfamiliar situation

The speaker’s enjoyment of winter

The imagery in lines 3 and 4 of the poem creates a sense of —

loneliness

affection

acceptance

security

The rhythm and rhyme scheme used in the poem contributes to a mood of —

gratefulness

cheerful energy

curiosity

mutual respect

What do both the selection and the poem describe?

Methods that chickadees use to stay warm

Ways that chickadees help each other survive

What chickadees must do without in harsh conditions

Changes that occur inside the bodies of chickadees

Which statement from the selection is best supported by the poem?

These friendly little birds are often seen at bird feeders throughout the winter. (paragraph 2)

They are plump-looking critters, with black, white, and gray feathers, and they live year-round in the forests of North America, from Alaska through Canada and across the northern states. (paragraph 2)

Chickadees begin preparing for winter while the green leaves of summer are still on the trees. (paragraph 8)

Although fragile in many ways, the tiny black-capped chickadee shows how tough it really is by surviving the bitterly cold winters of northern North America. (paragraph 11)

Which is an action in the poem that is not described in the selection?

Storing food in tree bark

Allowing feet to become cold

Drinking water from icicles

Burning fat all night long

The selection is different from the poem in that the poem describes how the chickadee —

realizes that winter is coming

spends time collecting food

tends to become hungrier as it gets colder

becomes aware that winter is finally ending

What do both the selection and the poem reveal about the chickadee?

It is more active in summer than in winter.

It is curious about its surroundings.

It is adapted to its environment.

It is capable of changing its body temperature.

According to the selection, the original Keep Calm poster was created to —

instill citizens with a greater sense of loyalty to England

boost people’s morale during a time of war

encourage people to help fund their country’s war effort by buying products

raise people’s spirits during difficult economic times

How does the author organize the selection?

By explaining the origin of the Keep Calm motto and its current popularity, the author emphasizes how the motto’s use has changed over time.

By comparing the way the Keep Calm motto was used during World War II with the way it is used today, the author suggests that the motto’s effectiveness has diminished.

By describing in detail each reason the Keep Calm motto has become an important part of popular culture today, the author identifies why the motto’s popularity has increased.

By stating the cause of the development of the original Keep Calm motto, the author shows how the motto has become an answer to many problems.

What is the main idea of paragraph 6?

The Keep Calm slogan has been posted many times on social media sites.

The Keep Calm slogan and its various forms have become a popular part of current culture.

There is discord between people who like the original Keep Calm slogan and those who don’t.

People realized that the Keep Calm phrase was a good slogan for online advertising.

Based on the way the Keep Calm motto continues to be received by the public, the reader can conclude that the motto has a —

strong ability to encourage people with its optimistic message

historical significance that people appreciate

serious quality that people find comforting

unique ability to unite different generations

The author includes the information in paragraph 5 most likely to —

explain the origin of the Keep Calm motto

describe how products with the Keep Calm motto are made

express an opinion about the popularity of the Keep Calm motto

offer reasons why the Keep Calm motto has become so widespread

Paragraph 6 suggests that one reason for the Keep Calm slogan’s popularity is that the slogan —

can be used to advertise different businesses

uses so few words to express its message

can be easily altered in humorous ways

can be printed on a variety of products at low cost

Which of these sentences from the selection is an opinion?

The Keep Calm poster that Manley discovered dates back to the start of World War II.

Two of the three posters were displayed in public at the start of the war in order to raise the morale of the British people.

Manley’s copy has become a rarity.

Today, interpretations of the slogan are often lighthearted, but it is important to remember the significance of the motto’s original intent.

Read line 3 from the play.

What do these stage directions help the reader understand?

Pete is upset that nobody paid attention to his performance.

Pete’s performance did not go as well as he had hoped.

Pete had a difficult time hearing others while he was singing.

Pete’s friends are not supportive of his decision to sing.

What does line 29 reveal about Angie’s thoughts regarding Pete’s problem?

She thinks Pete is overreacting to what happened, so she teases him.

She is disappointed in Pete because she thinks he didn’t put forth enough effort.

She thinks Pete’s situation is entertaining and wants to embarrass him further.

She understands Pete’s distress but does not know how to make him feel better.

Read line 4 from the play.

The reader can conclude from this line that the commentator —

thinks Pete’s mistakes were funny

was not expecting Pete to make so many mistakes

is concerned that Angie was not able to catch Pete’s mistakes on film

knows that people did not notice Pete’s mistakes

In lines 18 through 23, the stage directions most help the reader understand the —

stress that the characters experience as a result of their responsibilities

familiarity the characters have with each other

conflicting viewpoints of the characters

lack of understanding the characters have about their tasks

What does the figurative language in paragraph 15 help the reader understand about the flower?

It stands out in its surroundings.

It prefers to grow in the shade.

It is a color that is difficult to describe.

It is growing poorly in the greenhouse.

What does the point of view of this excerpt help the reader understand?

The relationship between Saeng and the florist

Saeng’s feelings during her experience

The opinion of the florist

The florist’s desire to help Saeng

What is the meaning of profusion as it is used in paragraph 13?

Height

Color

Abundance

Purpose

Which sentence suggests that Saeng’s main conflict in the excerpt will be resolved?

The leaves on the shrub were of the same distinct serrated heart shape, but its flower looked—wrong, somehow. (paragraph 6)

A slow smile deepened the wrinkles in her face. (paragraph 8)

As she led the way there, the florist started talking again. (paragraph 10)

Only half listening, Saeng wished that there were a polite way she could excuse herself and leave. (paragraph 11)

Why is the leaf Saeng carries important in the excerpt?

It helps Saeng find a plant that causes her to have vivid memories of her childhood.

It was given to Saeng by someone important to Saeng during her childhood.

It leads Saeng to discover a new and beautiful plant.

It is essential in teaching Saeng about her past.

How does the change in settings from the nursery to the greenhouse advance the plot?

By forcing Saeng to develop a relationship with the elderly woman

By causing Saeng to identify a problem and find a solution to it 

By teaching Saeng to compromise in difficult situations

By allowing Saeng to make the discovery despite her doubts

What is the best summary of the excerpt?

Saeng enters a flower shop carrying a leaf. The florist says that the leaf comes from a rose of Sharon and leads Saeng to it. But Saeng is looking for a plant with a darker flower, which helps the florist identify the plant at last.

At a flower shop, Saeng holds a mysterious, jagged leaf. She wants to know what plant it comes from, so she asks the florist to help her. They look first in the nursery and then in the greenhouse before they find that the plant is a hibiscus.

Saeng brings a leaf to a flower shop and asks the florist to identify its plant. After showing her a similar but incorrect plant, the florist leads her to a greenhouse. There Saeng finds the plant she seeks along with others that remind her of home.

While at a flower shop, Saeng asks a florist to find a certain plant. After studying the clue of a heart-shaped leaf, the florist realizes that it may be a tropical plant, so she leads Saeng to the greenhouse. There Saeng recognizes the hibiscus plant.

What does the photograph of the anaerobic digester silos and its caption help the reader understand?

Microbes are used to make methane.

Methane is held in containers so it won’t escape.

Farms benefit from the extra food from stores.

Methane is converted into electric power.

Which sentence from the selection best shows that the Sainsbury’s company tries to make use of a by-product?

Offering shoppers the freshest and most appealing products possible is a good start. (paragraph 3)

Special trucks collect food waste from more than 1,200 grocery stores all over England. (paragraph 5)

Some of the methane trapped during the process fuels the trucks. (paragraph 5)

So far Europe has mainly led the way in biofuel development. (paragraph 7)

Which idea presented in the selection does the photograph and caption next to paragraph 3 best support?

An initial step in Sainsbury’s plan is to sell appealing food to its customers.

People like to buy produce that is sold at a reduced price.

Sainsbury’s donates fresh produce to local organizations that help people in need.

Unwanted produce can be a nutritious source of food for farm animals.

Read the dictionary entry for chain.

Which definition matches the meaning of chains as it is used in paragraph 1?

Definition 1

Definition 2

Definition 3

Definition 4

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

To encourage the reader not to waste food

To show the reader that many different types of biofuels are being used

To demonstrate that creativity can help solve environmental problems

To argue the importance of preventing methane from escaping into the atmosphere

In paragraph 4, why does the author compare anaerobic digesters to stomachs?

To show how the silos use bacteria to change the food waste into methane

To describe how vehicles use the biofuel created by the silos

To emphasize that the silos produce the same amount of methane as landfills

To suggest that the food waste collected in silos comes mainly from leftover meals

What is the most likely reason the author included the information in paragraph 6?

To suggest that it is difficult to collect food waste

To argue that food waste is a growing problem

To highlight that food waste is a renewable and useful resource

To reveal that food waste is difficult to control

The word accumulate comes from the Latin cumulus, which means “a pile.” What does accumulated in paragraph 9 mean?

Lost

Awakened

Warmed

Gathered

What is the author’s primary purpose in writing the selection?

To provide information about the best locations for chickadees to live in order to survive

To describe the ways chickadees have adapted to be able to stay alive in cold climates

To communicate the problems chickadees encounter as a result of their small size

To explain how the feathers of chickadees function in different environments

Which sentence best supports the idea that chickadees take action to keep their bodies warm at night?

This means that sometimes there is well over a 100-degree difference between a chickadee’s body and the air temperature only an inch away. (paragraph 3)

Without any feathered insulation, heat would quickly be lost and much energy wasted in attempting to keep their toes as warm as the rest of the body. (paragraph 6)

Since they don’t have crops in which they can store food to eat later, they must eat enough each day to survive the long, 18-hour night. (paragraph 9)

They do not roost together in flocks as some birds do but spend the night alone. (paragraph 10)

What is the best summary of the selection?

Chickadees may be small birds, but they are very strong and intelligent. Unlike other birds, chickadees do not migrate in the winter. Instead, they enjoy staying in cold climates such as Alaska, even though the temperature can be much colder than their bodies.

Chickadees are tiny birds that can be found in extremely cold climates. To stay warm, they rely on fluffing their feathers, eating lots of food, and using the nights for sleeping. They have found many ways to protect their bodies from becoming too cold.

When the winters grow colder, chickadees spend time fluffing their feathers. The colder it becomes, the more they fluff, so that sometimes they look like furry balls. By doing this, they are able to stay warm and protect their skin from the icy temperatures an inch away.

Many people have seen the tiny birds known as black-capped chickadees. Although these birds are only the size of a person’s thumb, they have very thick feathers. They also prepare by storing food so that they can survive during long winters.

What does the imagery in lines 9 and 10 of the poem suggest about the speaker?

The speaker feels concerned about how quickly the day passes.

The speaker feels bothered by the dripping water

The speaker feels relieved to see another type of bird.

The speaker feels encouraged by the change in weather conditions.

The actions described in the first stanza (lines 1–4) suggest that the speaker is —

surprised

hardworking

carefree

greedy

The poet’s use of line length helps contribute to the poem’s —

change in tone

vivid imagery

rhythm

alliteration

What does the repetition in line 6 and line 15 emphasize?

The speaker’s willingness to join other birds

The speaker’s confidence in surviving a harsh winter

The speaker’s cheerfulness when experiencing an unfamiliar situation

The speaker’s enjoyment of winter

The imagery in lines 3 and 4 of the poem creates a sense of —

loneliness

affection

acceptance

security

The rhythm and rhyme scheme used in the poem contributes to a mood of —

gratefulness

cheerful energy

curiosity

mutual respect

What do both the selection and the poem describe?

Methods that chickadees use to stay warm

Ways that chickadees help each other survive

What chickadees must do without in harsh conditions

Changes that occur inside the bodies of chickadees

Which statement from the selection is best supported by the poem?

These friendly little birds are often seen at bird feeders throughout the winter. (paragraph 2)

They are plump-looking critters, with black, white, and gray feathers, and they live year-round in the forests of North America, from Alaska through Canada and across the northern states. (paragraph 2)

Chickadees begin preparing for winter while the green leaves of summer are still on the trees. (paragraph 8)

Although fragile in many ways, the tiny black-capped chickadee shows how tough it really is by surviving the bitterly cold winters of northern North America. (paragraph 11)

Which is an action in the poem that is not described in the selection?

Storing food in tree bark

Allowing feet to become cold

Drinking water from icicles

Burning fat all night long

The selection is different from the poem in that the poem describes how the chickadee —

realizes that winter is coming

spends time collecting food

tends to become hungrier as it gets colder

becomes aware that winter is finally ending

What do both the selection and the poem reveal about the chickadee?

It is more active in summer than in winter.

It is curious about its surroundings.

It is adapted to its environment.

It is capable of changing its body temperature.

According to the selection, the original Keep Calm poster was created to —

instill citizens with a greater sense of loyalty to England

boost people’s morale during a time of war

encourage people to help fund their country’s war effort by buying products

raise people’s spirits during difficult economic times

How does the author organize the selection?

By explaining the origin of the Keep Calm motto and its current popularity, the author emphasizes how the motto’s use has changed over time.

By comparing the way the Keep Calm motto was used during World War II with the way it is used today, the author suggests that the motto’s effectiveness has diminished.

By describing in detail each reason the Keep Calm motto has become an important part of popular culture today, the author identifies why the motto’s popularity has increased.

By stating the cause of the development of the original Keep Calm motto, the author shows how the motto has become an answer to many problems.

What is the main idea of paragraph 6?

The Keep Calm slogan has been posted many times on social media sites.

The Keep Calm slogan and its various forms have become a popular part of current culture.

There is discord between people who like the original Keep Calm slogan and those who don’t.

People realized that the Keep Calm phrase was a good slogan for online advertising.

Based on the way the Keep Calm motto continues to be received by the public, the reader can conclude that the motto has a —

strong ability to encourage people with its optimistic message

historical significance that people appreciate

serious quality that people find comforting

unique ability to unite different generations

The author includes the information in paragraph 5 most likely to —

explain the origin of the Keep Calm motto

describe how products with the Keep Calm motto are made

express an opinion about the popularity of the Keep Calm motto

offer reasons why the Keep Calm motto has become so widespread

Paragraph 6 suggests that one reason for the Keep Calm slogan’s popularity is that the slogan —

can be used to advertise different businesses

uses so few words to express its message

can be easily altered in humorous ways

can be printed on a variety of products at low cost

Which of these sentences from the selection is an opinion?

The Keep Calm poster that Manley discovered dates back to the start of World War II.

Two of the three posters were displayed in public at the start of the war in order to raise the morale of the British people.

Manley’s copy has become a rarity.

Today, interpretations of the slogan are often lighthearted, but it is important to remember the significance of the motto’s original intent.

Read line 3 from the play.

What do these stage directions help the reader understand?

Pete is upset that nobody paid attention to his performance.

Pete’s performance did not go as well as he had hoped.

Pete had a difficult time hearing others while he was singing.

Pete’s friends are not supportive of his decision to sing.

What does line 29 reveal about Angie’s thoughts regarding Pete’s problem?

She thinks Pete is overreacting to what happened, so she teases him.

She is disappointed in Pete because she thinks he didn’t put forth enough effort.

She thinks Pete’s situation is entertaining and wants to embarrass him further.

She understands Pete’s distress but does not know how to make him feel better.

Read line 4 from the play.

The reader can conclude from this line that the commentator —

thinks Pete’s mistakes were funny

was not expecting Pete to make so many mistakes

is concerned that Angie was not able to catch Pete’s mistakes on film

knows that people did not notice Pete’s mistakes

In lines 18 through 23, the stage directions most help the reader understand the —

stress that the characters experience as a result of their responsibilities

familiarity the characters have with each other

conflicting viewpoints of the characters

lack of understanding the characters have about their tasks

One way Angie tries to encourage Pete is by —

promising him that he will find great fame on the Internet

explaining to him that she was too busy taping the football game to see his performance

telling him that he will be on a video with others who also sang the national anthem at football games

reminding him that singing the national anthem is something most people are not brave enough to do

What is the best summary of the play?

A boy is humiliated when he forgets the words to the national anthem while singing at a football game, but his friend helps him understand that many people have made similar mistakes.

A boy is surprised to learn that he was filmed while singing the national anthem, but his friend promises to erase the recording.

A boy is angry when he finishes singing the national anthem at a football game, but his friend persuades him to sing a different song later so that he can feel better.

A boy is upset when he forgets the words to the national anthem, but his friend compliments his voice and makes him feel better.

2019 STAAR Grade 7 Reading

2019 STAAR Grade 7 Reading

What does the figurative language in paragraph 15 help the reader understand about the flower?

What does the point of view of this excerpt help the reader understand?

What is the meaning of profusion as it is used in paragraph 13?

Which sentence suggests that Saeng’s main conflict in the excerpt will be resolved?

Why is the leaf Saeng carries important in the excerpt?

How does the change in settings from the nursery to the greenhouse advance the plot?

What is the best summary of the excerpt?

What does the photograph of the anaerobic digester silos and its caption help the reader understand?

Which sentence from the selection best shows that the Sainsbury’s company tries to make use of a by-product?

Which idea presented in the selection does the photograph and caption next to paragraph 3 best support?

Read the dictionary entry for chain.Which definition matches the meaning of chains as it is used in paragraph 1?

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

In paragraph 4, why does the author compare anaerobic digesters to stomachs?

What is the most likely reason the author included the information in paragraph 6?

The word accumulate comes from the Latin cumulus, which means “a pile.” What does accumulated in paragraph 9 mean?

What is the author’s primary purpose in writing the selection?

Which sentence best supports the idea that chickadees take action to keep their bodies warm at night?

What is the best summary of the selection?

What does the imagery in lines 9 and 10 of the poem suggest about the speaker?

The actions described in the first stanza (lines 1–4) suggest that the speaker is —

The poet’s use of line length helps contribute to the poem’s —

What does the repetition in line 6 and line 15 emphasize?

The imagery in lines 3 and 4 of the poem creates a sense of —

The rhythm and rhyme scheme used in the poem contributes to a mood of —

What do both the selection and the poem describe?

Which statement from the selection is best supported by the poem?

Which is an action in the poem that is not described in the selection?

The selection is different from the poem in that the poem describes how the chickadee —

What do both the selection and the poem reveal about the chickadee?

According to the selection, the original Keep Calm poster was created to —

How does the author organize the selection?

What is the main idea of paragraph 6?

Based on the way the Keep Calm motto continues to be received by the public, the reader can conclude that the motto has a —

The author includes the information in paragraph 5 most likely to —

Paragraph 6 suggests that one reason for the Keep Calm slogan’s popularity is that the slogan —

Which of these sentences from the selection is an opinion?

Read line 3 from the play.What do these stage directions help the reader understand?

What does line 29 reveal about Angie’s thoughts regarding Pete’s problem?

Read line 4 from the play.The reader can conclude from this line that the commentator —

In lines 18 through 23, the stage directions most help the reader understand the —

Read the dictionary entry for chain.

Which definition matches the meaning of chains as it is used in paragraph 1?

Read line 3 from the play.

What do these stage directions help the reader understand?

Read line 4 from the play.

The reader can conclude from this line that the commentator —