CAASPP Reading Comprehension 2

Question 1

A student reads a paragraph that begins with a claim and ends with supporting evidence. What is the author's primary purpose in structuring the paragraph this way?

Accepted Answer

To persuade readers by backing a claim with evidence

Answer

When an author states a claim and follows it with evidence, the structure is designed to persuade or convince the reader.

Question 2

In a nonfiction passage, the word 'predominantly' is used to describe a habitat. Based on context clues, what does 'predominantly' most likely mean?

Accepted Answer

Mainly or for the most part

Answer

'Predominantly' means mainly or mostly, describing something that is the primary or dominant characteristic.

Question 3

A narrator describes events from the perspective of 'we,' sharing the thoughts of the whole group. Which point of view is being used?

Accepted Answer

First-person plural

Answer

When a narrator uses 'we' and shares the collective experience, this is first-person plural point of view.

Question 4

An author includes a sidebar with statistics next to the main article. What is the most likely reason for including this text feature?

Accepted Answer

To provide additional data that supports the main text without interrupting the flow

Answer

Sidebars present supplemental information, such as statistics, that enriches the main text without disrupting its narrative flow.

Question 5

After reading a story, a student notices that the main character becomes more confident after facing a challenge. This change describes the character's:

Accepted Answer

Development or arc

Answer

A character's growth or transformation over the course of a story is called character development or character arc.

CAASPP - California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Practice Test

CAASPP - California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Practice Test

CAASPP Reading Comprehension 2