Reading Grade 8 Part 1

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Reading Grade 8 Part 1

• 2007 Released Test

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1. The author organized paragraphs 2 through 6
by

• A. relating the causes of strokes and how they
  affect people
• B. stating an opinion about the therapy and
  offering details in support
• C. describing Joes recovery from beginning to
  end
• D. identifying problems Joe faced and making
• suggestions

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2. What does the word listless mean in paragraph
3?

• A. angry and stubborn
• B. older and more mature
• C. cautious and shy
• D. lacking energy and concern

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3. In paragraph 3, the word demoralized means

• A. grown much worse
• B. greatly awakened
• C. taken away hope
• D. carefully studied

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4. Why did Joes mother first bring him to
Dolphins Plus?

• A. She had heard of a new type of therapy
  using dolphins.
• B. Joe had enjoyed swimming with other animals
  at the center.
• C. Joe wanted a chance to swim with the
  centers dolphins.
• D. She knew that dolphins were Joes favorite
  animal.

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5. Deena Hoagland smiled when Fonzie splashed
Joe with water because

• A. Joes reaction was a sign of hope
• B. she knew it would make Joe happy
• C. the water was colder than she expected
• D. she was amused by the dolphins play

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6. The reader may best conclude that Joes
doctors

• A. did not know what was causing his
  illness
• B. made a mistake during his surgeries
• C. recommended he participate in water
  therapy
• D. did not expect him to fully recover

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7. Dolphins Plus trainers told Joe that Fonzie
could only eat fish given with the left hand in
order to

• A. keep Joe from trying to feed the dolphins
  with his right hand
• B. ensure that Joe knew the correct feeding
  methods
• C. limit the amount of food that Joe gave the
  dolphins
• D. encourage Joe to use his left hand more
  often

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8. Which of these is the best summary of this
article?

• A. While sitting on a floating platform at
  Dolphins Plus, Joe and his mother were
  splashed by a friendly dolphin.
• B. At first Joe was afraid to swim with his
  new dolphin friend, but he gradually
  gained confidence.
• C. After a stroke left Joe partially
  paralyzed, a friendly dolphin motivated
  the boy to recover.
• D. After suffering a stroke while undergoing
  surgery, Joe had to increase his therapy.

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9. Which detail from this article supports the
idea that Deena Hoagland was determined to help
Joe recover?

• A. She brought Joe back to Dolphins Plus day
  after day.
• B. She speaks to other parents about Island
  Dolphin Care.
• C. She was overjoyed at Joes reaction to the
  dolphins.
• D. She cautions parents not to expect the
  results Joe achieved.

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10. The reader may best conclude that Joe

• A. would have recovered eventually even
  without the dolphins
• B. had several more heart surgeries after
  meeting Fonzie
• C. recovered faster because of his desire to
  swim with Fonzie
• D. often swam with dolphins before having his
  stroke

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11. The main purpose of this article is to

• A. compare dolphins with other aquatic animals
• B. provide important information about
  dolphins in captivity
• C. tell the story of a boy and a dolphins
  friendship
• D. relate the amazing story of one boys
  ability to regain his health

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12. In this article, the authors tone is one
of

• A. amazement
• B. doubt
• C. curiosity
• D. worry

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13. In paragraphs 3 through 6, Josh is best
described as

• A. offensive
• B. confident
• C. frustrated
• D. encouraging

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14. Which phrase from paragraph 12 helps the
reader understand the meaning of silhouette?

• A. I had stayed after school one day
• B. I drew the outline of my friend
• C. I found a girl working on a painting
• D. I waited for my mom in the parking
  lot

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15. Which statement best summarizes paragraph
12?

• A. A variety of activities are taking place
  all over the school.
• B. The school has students who are interested
  in many different things.
• C. Marianna spends a lot of time watching her
  classmates play basketball.
• D. Marianna finds inspiration for her sketch
  in many locations at her school.

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16. What is the theme of this story?

• A. Create opportunities for yourself.
• B. Understand your limitations.
• C. Believe in yourself.
• D. Know when to accept help.

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17. After the class votes on the mural design,
Marianna probably feels

• A. relieved
• B. nervous
• C. frustrated
• D. courageous

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18. How would the story be different if it had
been told from Mr. Ramirezs point of view?

• A. Readers would not have known how Marianna
  felt about Alanas suggestion.
• B. Readers would have known more information
  about Joshs behavior.
• C. Readers would not have known why Marianna
  was reluctant to share her idea.
• D. Readers would have known more information
  about Mariannas family.

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19. Look at this Venn diagram about the story.
Which phrase belongs in the blank?

• A. Draws design during art class
• B. Practices skateboard tricks
• C. Plays basketball behind gym
• D. Waits for a ride after school

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20. Complete the following analogy
Mural is to painting as

• A. drawing is to sketch
• B. color is to rainbow
• C. project is to idea
• D. book is to library

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21. In paragraph 5, the word icon means

• A. religious image
• B. loyal friend
• C. talented comedian
• D. recognizable figure

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22. Which of these is an example of
personification?

• A. The walls were laughing at me.
• B. . . . I felt my thoughts were peeled
  away . . .
• C. This was my chance to speak up
• D. Others in the class rolled their eyes.

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23. Which phrase is an example of a metaphor?

• A. I slipped out of class with everyone
  else
• B. I opened my sketchbook
• C. I was tired of being a spineless
  jellyfish
• D. I also found a boy in the library

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