In “Shade That Works,” what does the word “mitigate” mean in the sentence about nearby heat?
5 Integrated Reading Practice Online Quiz Questions
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What is the author’s main purpose in “Let the Seeds Travel”?
- A
Persuade readers to support a seed-sharing shelf
- B
Explain how seeds are produced in nature
- C
Entertain readers with a story about gardening
- D
Describe the history of school libraries
In the seed-sharing passage, what does “circulate” mean when it describes returned seeds?
- A
To grow into new plants
- B
To be stored in one place
- C
To move from one person to another
- D
To be sorted by plant name
In “Shade That Works,” what does “canopy” refer to?
- A
A layer of pavement that stores heat
- B
A plan for watering young trees
- C
A row of buildings that blocks wind
- D
A leafy covering that provides shade
Which statement expresses the author’s point of view in “Let the Seeds Travel,” rather than the author’s purpose?
- A
The author supports the seed shelf as a practical way to learn and share.
- B
The author wants readers to consider supporting a seed shelf.
- C
The author explains a concern and describes possible responses.
- D
The author uses a recommendation to make a case for an idea.
Which actions does the author propose to manage concerns about donated seeds and test the seed shelf? Select all that apply.
- A
Label packets with the plant name and date collected.
- B
Ask every family to donate large quantities of seeds.
- C
Check returned seeds before they are shared.
- D
Start immediately with every kind of plant.
- E
Begin with a small pilot using a few easy-to-grow plants.
According to “Shade That Works,” which two resources must city planners allocate for tree care?
- A
Money
- B
Mature trees
- C
Seed packets
- D
Workers
- E
Library shelves
True or false: When identifying a passage’s structure, a reader should consider the whole passage because texts can combine structures.
- A
True
- B
False
True or false: “Shade That Works” says young trees provide more shade than mature trees.
- A
True
- B
False
In “Shade That Works,” what does “mitigate” mean when the passage describes the effect trees can have on nearby heat?
What main structure does “Shade That Works” use to explain how street trees can affect nearby heat?
To infer an unfamiliar word’s meaning, reread its sentence and look at .
When deciding how a passage is organized, use the whole passage rather than relying on .
Describe a practical routine for analyzing an unfamiliar passage. Explain how you would establish its main idea, infer an unfamiliar word, identify how its ideas are organized, distinguish purpose from point of view, and support your conclusions.
When beginning an unfamiliar passage, which approach best follows the recommended reading routine?
- A
Look up every unfamiliar word before reading further.
- B
Identify the topic and main idea before focusing on details.
- C
Decide whether the author is entertaining or persuading before reading.
- D
Search for a structure clue word and use it to classify the whole passage.
Which word in “Shade That Works” means to lessen the intensity of nearby heat?
In “Shade That Works,” a row of street trees creates a canopy. Which description best explains what the canopy is in this context?
- A
A layer of pavement that stores heat
- B
A plan for watering and pruning street trees
- C
A leafy covering that blocks some sunlight
- D
A group of buildings that protects nearby sidewalks
True or false: “Shade That Works” presents tree planting as an immediate, complete solution to neighborhood heat.
- A
True
- B
False
Which explanation best identifies how “Shade That Works” mainly connects its ideas about trees and heat?
- A
Cause and effect: trees block sunlight, which can lessen nearby heat.
- B
Sequence: the author lists the steps for planting a tree in order.
- C
Comparison: the author weighs two kinds of street trees against each other.
- D
Problem and solution: the author presents heat as a problem and trees as its only solution.
In “Let the Seeds Travel,” what does “viable” mean when describing seeds?