NWEA Reading 5

Question 1

A student reads a passage that begins with the earliest events and moves forward in time to the most recent. Which text structure is being used?

Accepted Answer

Chronological order

Answer

Chronological order organizes information in the sequence in which events occurred, from earliest to most recent.

Question 2

In the sentence, 'The thunderstorm raged all night, but by morning a serene calm had settled over the valley,' what does 'serene' most likely mean?

Accepted Answer

Peaceful and calm

Answer

The contrast with the raging storm and the phrase 'calm had settled' suggest 'serene' means peaceful and tranquil.

Question 3

An author describes a character who always arrives late, forgets important tasks, and loses his belongings. What can the reader infer about this character?

Accepted Answer

He is very disorganized

Answer

The pattern of lateness, forgetfulness, and losing belongings is evidence that the character struggles with organization.

Question 4

Which of the following is the BEST way to determine the main idea of a nonfiction passage?

Accepted Answer

Identify what most of the passage is about and what the author wants you to understand

Answer

The main idea is the central message the author wants to convey, supported by the majority of details in the passage.

Question 5

A student reads: 'Marcus sprinted toward the finish line, sweat dripping, lungs burning, heart hammering.' Which literary technique does the author use to create a vivid image?

Accepted Answer

Sensory details

Answer

Sensory details appeal to the senses of sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to help readers picture events clearly.

NWEA - Northwest Evaluation Association Practice Test

NWEA - Northwest Evaluation Association Practice Test

NWEA Reading 5