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FL - 2005-06 - Reading - Grade 9

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  • How did Mother’s fascination with unusual language affect the narrator?

    She became more conscious of words herself
    She became more aware of the suffering of others
    She became more confident of her own knowledge.
    She became more unforgiving of grammatical errors.


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  • Which statement best supports the idea that Mother has a sense of humor?

    She likes to say the words “portulaca” and “poinciana.”
    She likes to repeat portions of other people’s conversations.
    When the family visits Florida, she is stirred by the words “Tamiami Trail.”
    When she hears the phrase, ”Terwilliger bunts one,” she asks, “Is that English?”


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  • Why does Mother ask her children to spell tricky words?

    to make them exceptional spellers
    to help them become better readers
    to encourage them to use unusual words
    to remind them they still have much to learn


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  • What does the narrator mean when she says of the Tamiami Trail, “Anyone could drive over this road without a thought”?

    Even people without much experience can drive on the road.
    People can drive on the road without worrying about alligators.
    People who drive on the road are probably unaware of its dramatic history.
    Even people driving on the road for the first time can make the trip quickly.


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  • After hearing Father’s explanation of the statement, “Terwilliger bunts one,” why did Mother say, “No wonder you listen to baseball”?

    She appreciated the player’s batting skills.
    She was amused by the sound of the words.
    She was being sarcastic about an unexciting event.
    She loved hearing the drama in the announcer’s voice.


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  • What does this conversation reveal about Mother? “There’s a deer standing in the front hall,” she told me one quiet evening in the country. “Really?” “No. I just wanted to tell you something once without your saying, ‘I know.’”

    She believes that words can provide enjoyment.
    She uses a playful sense of humor to teach lessons.
    She wants her daughter to share her love of animals.
    She thinks her daughter will believe anything she says.


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  • What was the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

    to encourage readers to use unusual words in everyday speech
    to share dramatic memories of her childhood travels through Florida
    to inform readers about the incredible history of Florida’s Tamiami Trail
    to show her mother’s fascination with language through colorful anecdotes


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  • Which word BEST describes the author’s tone in the passage?

    complimentary
    humorous
    objective
    sentimental


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  • In the first paragraph, the author mentions Mia Tegner’s scuba gear to show that kelp forests

    are found at the ocean bottom
    may be threatened by pollution.
    are near the Scripps Institution.
    contain both plants and animals.


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  • What organizational pattern does the author use in the section titled “A World of Possibilities”?

    She contrasts marine biologists with other types of oceanographers.
    She presents discoveries made by oceanographers in chronological order.
    She lists career opportunities in oceanography and gives a brief description of each.
    She argues that oceanography is an exciting career and supports her argument with expert opinions.


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  • According to the article, why will the ocean’s resources face greater threats in the future?

    The number of skilled scientists will decline.
    The world’s population will continue to grow.
    Advances in engineering will result in more ocean travel.
    The study of ancient shipwreck sites will become more popular.


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  • What is the main difference between oceanographers and limnologists?

    Oceanographers study salt water rather than fresh water.
    Oceanographers study marine life rather than water chemistry.
    Oceanographers do research outdoors rather than in laboratories.
    Oceanographers examine deep ocean waters rather than coastal landforms.


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  • What do the sections “Fresh Facets” and “Worth the Effort” BOTH emphasize as an 13 important part of water-related science?

    the necessity of preserving water resources
    the challenge of improving drinking water quality
    the necessity of drawing upon many scientific fields
    the challenge of obtaining new products from the ocean


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  • What is the meaning of the word diverse as used in this sentence from the article? The oceans provide not only food and fuel for millions of people, but also materials for such diverse products as toothpaste, newspaper print, salad dressing, and fabrics.

    ordinary
    practical
    remarkable
    varied


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  • In this article, what does the author use to support the points she makes?

    She cites the professional opinions of marine scientists.
    She relies on the reader’s common knowledge of the ocean.
    She relates personal experiences about her scientific studies.
    She creates fictionalized anecdotes to increase the reader’s interest.


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  • People who read this article will gain knowledge about

    identifying coastal landforms.
    interviewing an oceanographer.
    analyzing pollutants in ocean water.
    preparing for a career in marine biology.


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