Inferring And Comparing & Contrasting Test

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1. What can readers conclude about why Miata is so nervous?

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Miata's nervousness can be attributed to her loss of faith in her ability to persuade students. This suggests that she may have previously been confident in her persuasive skills, but recent events or experiences have shaken her self-assurance. As a result, she is now feeling anxious and unsure about her ability to effectively convince or influence others.

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Inferring And Comparing & Contrasting Test - Quiz

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.

2. How is Rudy different from Miata?

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.

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3. Which sentence from the text is an example of informal language?

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.

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4.  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?

Explanation

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.

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5. 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.

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.

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6.  What is true about both Rudy and Miata's speech styles?

Explanation

Both Rudy and Miata's speech styles involve mixing two languages.

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7. What can we infer about Miata when she points out that the rules need to be followed?

Explanation

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.

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8. Miata's campaign promises differ from Rudy's because they focus on:

Explanation

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.

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9. Which sentence from the passage contains an idiom?

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.

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10. What are 2 key differences between the ideas Rudy and Miata have for the school? Choose 2 details from the text.

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.

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What can readers conclude about why Miata is so nervous?
How is Rudy different from Miata?
Which sentence from the text is an example of informal language?
 Read this sentence from the pasage:"We can't push our...
What 2 things make Miata's speech different from Rudy's, and...
 What is true about both Rudy and Miata's speech styles?
What can we infer about Miata when she points out that the rules need...
Miata's campaign promises differ from Rudy's because they...
Which sentence from the passage contains an idiom?
What are 2 key differences between the ideas Rudy and Miata have for...
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