NWEA Reading 3

Question 1

A story's plot moves from a problem being introduced to characters trying to solve it, then to the solution. Which part of the story is described when the problem is at its most intense?

Accepted Answer

Climax

Answer

The climax is the turning point of the story where tension is highest and the main conflict reaches its peak.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes an 'inference' in reading?

Accepted Answer

A conclusion drawn using text evidence and prior knowledge

Answer

An inference is a logical conclusion a reader makes by combining clues in the text with what they already know.

Question 3

A student reads: 'The ancient ruins were a labyrinth of crumbling walls and overgrown paths.' What does 'labyrinth' most likely mean?

Accepted Answer

A confusing maze-like network

Answer

'Labyrinth' means a complex, confusing network of paths, which fits the description of tangled ruins and overgrown paths.

Question 4

Which type of evidence would BEST support a claim in an argumentative essay about the benefits of exercise?

Accepted Answer

A scientific study showing health improvements from regular exercise

Answer

Scientific studies provide objective, data-based evidence that most strongly supports an argumentative claim.

Question 5

A passage states: 'Unlike reptiles, birds are warm-blooded animals that maintain a constant body temperature.' What text structure does this sentence use?

Accepted Answer

Compare and contrast

Answer

The word 'unlike' signals a comparison between reptiles and birds, which is the compare and contrast text structure.

NWEA - Northwest Evaluation Association Practice Test

NWEA - Northwest Evaluation Association Practice Test

NWEA Reading 3