The information provided in paragraph 5 supports the author's purpose of--

persuading that the field trip would be educational

Which would be helpful text features to add to paragraph 4?

a chart showing labeled plant parts, a calendar of workshops offered by the museum

What is the overall purpose of the first paragraph?

To explain the desire to change the field trip destination

What information could Robert Burns have added to his letter to support his overall purpose?

How the trip would support their math skills too

The first sentence of paragraph 6--

summarizes the main idea of the request

Based on the information that is provided in this letter, the reader can best conclude that--

The principal will consider the research & allow the change.

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VA SOL 7--2010--Second passage

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Second passage of VA SOL released test from 2010

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1
The information provided in paragraph 5 supports the author's purpose of--
informing about the dangers of archaelogical expeditions
persuading that the class novel is a good book
persuading that the field trip would be educational
informing about the exhibits of the botanical museum
2
Which would be helpful text features to add to paragraph 4?
a timeline of museum history
a map of Virginia
a chart showing labeled plant parts
a calendar of workshops offered by the museum
3
Which is the correct meaning for the word 'close' as it is used in paragraph 2?
lacking fresh air, stuffy
near in location
near in relationship
fitting tightly
4
Based on how it is used in paragraph 3, what do you think 'arid' means?
damp
soaked
soiled
parched
5
What is the organizational structure of paragraph 4?
cause/effect
problem/solution
compare/contrast
description
6
Which word in paragraph 5 indicates 'the study of' a particular topic?
archaelogical
setting
fictional
expedition
7
The tone that is used throughout the letter is --
polite
angry
forceful
easy-going
8
What is a synonym that could replace the word 'supplement' as it is used in paragraph 4?
replace
development
supply
support
9
What is the overall purpose of the first paragraph?
To change the departure and return times of the field trip
To request more money for this year's field trip
To explain the desire to change the field trip destination
To explain the need for more chaperones on the field trip
10
The information provided in paragraph 6 indicates that the seventh grade class is--
organized
stubborn
determined
immature
11
What information could Robert Burns have added to his letter to support his overall purpose?
How much money they hope to raise at the bake sale
The names of the chaperones who would attend the trip
The number of students attending the field trip
How the trip would support their math skills too
12
What words in paragraph 1 indicate a contrast?
extra, worthwhile
traditional, spring
although, however
explore, exhibits
13
What is the organizational structure of paragraph 3?
description
sequence/chronological
compare/contrast
problem/solution
14
The first sentence of paragraph 6--
compares this year's trip with last year's trip
examines the purpose of the trip
summarizes the main idea of the request
explains the cost of the field trip
15
Based on the information that is provided in this letter, the reader can best conclude that--
The principal will consider the research & allow the change.
Seventh grade class cannot behave on a field trip.
Seventh grade teachers were not involved in planning trips.
The principal will be offended by the suggested changes.

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