Inferring And Comparing & Contrasting Test
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What can readers conclude about why Miata is so nervous?
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Sitting next to Rudy is worrying her.
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She was trying not to forget the words to her speech.
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She thinks she's going to get in trouble for breaking the school rules.
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She is losing her faith in her ability to persuade students.
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This test evaluates the ability to infer and compare characters' traits and actions in a given text, focusing on contrasting viewpoints and detailed textual analysis.
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How is Rudy different from Miata?
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He seems more realistic.
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He seems more popular.
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He seems less energetic.
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He seems less confident.
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A. He seems more popular.Explanation
Rudy is different from Miata because he seems more popular. This implies that Rudy has a higher level of social acceptance or recognition compared to Miata. It suggests that Rudy may have a larger social circle or a higher level of influence among others. The statement does not provide any information about Rudy's realism, energy level, or confidence, making those options incorrect.Rate this question:
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Which sentence from the text is an example of informal language?
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"Maybe even half an hour, homeboys!"
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"Please think of me when you vote on Tuesday."
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"It was obvious that the audience was siding with Rudy."
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"He was prodded from the multipurpose room toward the principal's office."
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A. "Maybe even half an hour, homeboys!"Explanation
The sentence "Maybe even half an hour, homeboys!" is an example of informal language because it uses slang terms ("half an hour" instead of "30 minutes" and "homeboys" instead of "friends") and an exclamation mark to convey a casual and colloquial tone.Rate this question:
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Read this sentence from the pasage:"We can't push our luck, dude," Rudy responded. What is the meaning of the idiom, push our luck, as used in the sentence above?
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Hope for teacher support
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Ask for anything at all
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Give our luck a shove
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Expect way too much
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A. Expect way too muchExplanation
The idiom "push our luck" means to expect way too much. In the given sentence, Rudy is saying that they should not expect to be lucky all the time and should not take unnecessary risks or expect things to go their way without any effort or caution.Rate this question:
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What 2 things make Miata's speech different from Rudy's, and how does that affect the audience's reactions? Choose 2 details from the text.
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Miata's speech isn't that interesting to what the students want, so they don't give her any attention.
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Rudy's speech doesn't receive a lot of applause, which leads the audience to stop listening.
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Miata's speech is very exciting, which makes the audience want to ask her questions to see if they should vote for her.
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Rudy's speech is very energetic and interesting, which makes the audience have fun and like his ideas.
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A. Miata's speech isn't that interesting to what the students want, so they don't give her any attention.
A. Rudy's speech is very energetic and interesting, which makes the audience have fun and like his ideas.Explanation
Miata's speech lacks relevance to the students' interests, resulting in their lack of attention. On the other hand, Rudy's speech is energetic and interesting, capturing the audience's attention and making them enjoy his ideas.Rate this question:
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What is true about both Rudy and Miata's speech styles?
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They are very polite.
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They are formal.
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They mix two languages.
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They rely on difficult words.
Correct Answer
A. They mix two languages.Explanation
Both Rudy and Miata's speech styles involve mixing two languages.Rate this question:
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What can we infer about Miata when she points out that the rules need to be followed?
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She dislikes Rudy.
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She's nervous about giving her speech.
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She is more serious about school than the others
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She is trying to impress Mrs. Castillo
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A. She is more serious about school than the othersExplanation
Miata's statement that the rules need to be followed suggests that she takes school more seriously than the others. This implies that she values discipline and adherence to rules in an academic setting, indicating a higher level of seriousness and dedication towards her education compared to her peers.Rate this question:
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Miata's campaign promises differ from Rudy's because they focus on:
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Helping teachers
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Changing school rules
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Fixing up the school environment
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Making students happy
Correct Answer
A. Fixing up the school environmentExplanation
Miata's campaign promises differ from Rudy's because Miata's focus is on improving the school environment, whereas Rudy's promises are not mentioned.Rate this question:
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Which sentence from the passage contains an idiom?
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A) "She climbed onto a box that was set there for her."
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" 'Yeah, let's knock it off,' Rudy yelled, getting to his feet."
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"With that, Mrs. Castillo, now stern faced, shook a finger at him."
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"There was more applause, but not enough to make Miata feel confident."
Correct Answer
A. " 'Yeah, let's knock it off,' Rudy yelled, getting to his feet."Explanation
The sentence " 'Yeah, let's knock it off,' Rudy yelled, getting to his feet." contains the idiom "knock it off," which means to stop doing something or to cease a particular behavior.Rate this question:
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What are 2 key differences between the ideas Rudy and Miata have for the school? Choose 2 details from the text.
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Rudy proposes ideas that the students won't find helpful or useful, but Miata proposes ideas that the students should be interested in.
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Rudy proposes ideas that affect the students' day and what they do, but Miata proposes ideas that don't directly affect their school day.
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Rudy proposes ideas that would make him more popular, but Miata proposes ideas that would just be more caring and helpful.
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Rudy proposes ideas that would make him more popular, but Miata proposes ideas that would just be more caring and helpful.
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A. Rudy proposes ideas that affect the students' day and what they do, but Miata proposes ideas that don't directly affect their school day.
A. Rudy proposes ideas that would make him more popular, but Miata proposes ideas that would just be more caring and helpful.Explanation
Rudy and Miata have different ideas for the school in two key ways. Firstly, Rudy's ideas directly impact the students' day and what they do, while Miata's ideas do not have a direct effect on their school day. Secondly, Rudy's ideas are focused on making himself more popular, whereas Miata's ideas are centered around being caring and helpful to others.Rate this question:
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