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8.10.B Distinguish Factual Claims From Assertions & Opinions & Evaluate Inferences

Quiz by Texas Education Agency

Grade 8
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    Which sentence shows that the author believes that the Wetheads are doing exceptional work at the Tantramar Wetlands Centre?
    They learn how to paddle canoes, give oral presentations, and identify the plants, birds, and mammals that make the wetlands their habitat.
    Every year more than 100 high school volunteers, known as Wetheads, learn about the value of wetlands.
    Through their enthusiasm and dedication, these high school students have done more to change how people think about wetlands than any other youth group in Canada.
    Wetheads are also trained how to place bands on the legs of birds.
    60s
    8.10.B: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Expository Text
  • Q2
    Which statement best expresses an opinion found in the section “Service to Others”?
    Christian Deitch volunteers as an English teacher in the Kyrgyz Republic in central Asia.
    Mike Roman serves in the Peace Corps as a teacher on an island in Kiribati.
    Americans should ask what they can do for their country instead of asking what the country can do for them.
    President Barack Obama issued a proclamation to honor volunteers on the fiftieth anniversary of the Peace Corps.
    60s
    8.10.B: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Expository Text
  • Q3
    Which sentence from the selection is a commonplace assertion?
    Griffin’s organization was formed in 1991 to better represent small schools at band competitions.
    At some small schools, roughly half of the student body is in the band.
    We all know that Texans are mad about football, and the players usually get the attention.
    Known as the Allen Eagle Escadrille (French for “squadron”), Allen’s band is considered the largest in the country—high school or college.
    60s
    8.10.B: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Expository Text
  • Q4
    Which sentence from the selection expresses an opinion?
    Inspired by the orchestra, Paraguayan filmmaker Alejandra Amarilla Nash made a documentary about the group.
    The U.S. performance took place at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona.
    Chávez began by teaching music lessons.
    The Recycled Orchestra has shown the world that with a love of music and a sense ofbelonging, people can change their lives for the better.
    60s
    8.10.B: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Expository Text
  • Q5
    Which of these is an assertion rather than a fact?
    This device alerts customers to sales as they walk by or scan certain products.
    Grocery stores have found creative and clever methods to make sure that shoppers buy more of these products.
    Some stores use heat maps to track which aisles customers linger in, looking at products.
    Many grocers feature chopped or shredded vegetables in their produce departments.
    60s
    8.10.B: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Expository Text

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