"A problem can be something simple, such as not being able to mow a lawn, or something more complex, such as feeding a large number of people." (paragraph 1)
Which phrase gives a clue to the meaning of complex as it is used in the sentence?
problem can be
something simple
not being able to mow a lawn
feeding a large number of people
Which phrase highlights the text structure in the passage?
"One way young people help a community solve problems is by volunteerism." (paragraph 1)
"Not all volunteerism requires physical labor, though." (paragraph 2)
"Volunteers help others by collecting items from friends and neighbors to donate to different charity groups." (paragraph 5)
"Young people can run a car wash with family and friends to raise money for a local animal shelter." (paragraph 6)
Choose a sentence that provides a clue to the meaning of the word hubs.
For students who love math or science, tutoring is a great chance to flex the mind muscles while giving something back.
Libraries are not just a place to find books to read anymore.
They are also hubs for helping students.
In many communities, the library offers a place to host a variety of assistance programs, such as tutoring.
What about helping children who aren't in school yet?
Many libraries have craft programs to build creativity and imagination.
Library staff welcome the extra hands of volunteers who help these children with their projects.
Which two ways does the author use problem and solution text structure in the passage?
makes an argument about libraries
lists opportunities in a certain order
explains how young people can help
compares older and younger volunteers
identifies the many needs in a community
How does the author mainly organize the information in Two Weeks in Darkness?
The author describes the steps of the process used to locate and rescue the boys.
The author compares and contrasts what occurred in different parts of the cave.
The author tells what happened to the boys in the order in which events happened.
The author states the causes and effects of everything that took place in the cave.
Which two details from the text best support the answer to question 5?
“They climbed down into the darkness . . .” (paragraph 1)
“Still, they had each other, . . .” (paragraph 2)
“Suddenly, on July 2, the boys heard a noise.” (paragraph 5)
“Pumping water out of the cave didn’t work . . .” (paragraph 7)
“Afterwards, Adun woke up in the hospital . . .” (paragraph 8)
Reread paragraph 7. How does the author organize the information in this paragraph?
The author explains the problems the rescuers face and how they solve them.
The author describes the order of events for the rescue.
The author compares different ways to rescue the boys.
The author explains the reasons why the tunnel flooded.
What is the meaning of the word urgent as it is used in paragraph 7 of the passage?
needing immediate action
difficult to do or complete
taking a long time
hard to understand
Which detail from the text best helps the reader understand the meaning of urgent?
The flooded passages were narrow.
The boys were running out of breathable air.
The rescuers made a bold move.
The process took three days.
Choose the events from the article in order they happened.
Water trapped the boys in the cave. The boys tried to dig a tunnel. Adun spoke English to the diver. The rescuers brought food to the boys. Adun woke up in the hospital.
The boys tried to dig a tunnel. Water trapped the boys in the cave. Adun spoke English to the diver. Adun woke up in the hospital. The rescuers brought food to the boys.
The rescuers brought food to the boys. Adun woke up in the hospital. Adun spoke English to the diver. The boys tried to dig a tunnel. Water trapped the boys in the cave.
Water trapped the boys in the cave. The boys tried to dig a tunnel. Adun woke up in the hospital. The rescuers brought food to the boys. Adun woke up in the hospital.
