ELA FSA PracticePart 2 FSA ELA Reading Practice

ELA FSA Practice-Part 2

FSA ELA Reading Practice Questions Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage. For each blank, fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct. 964 1. Paul Revere is known for his famous ride in 1775. On April 18 th of that _____ , [ A yer B year C yere D yeer] he rode on horseback through the night. He warned _____ [ A people B peeple C peopl D peaple] in the country that the British were _____ [ A coming B comes C comed D comer ].

FSA ELA Reading Practice Questions Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage. For each blank, fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct. 964 2. Paul Revere also took the message to Samuel Adams and John Hancock. He warned them to _____ [ A leve B leav C leive D leave ] for _____ [ A there B thare C their D they’re ] own safety. Adams and Hancock were able to escape in time, thanks to Paul Revere.

FSA ELA Reading Practice Questions Gardens Under Glass 1 Terrariums are small gardens that grow in glass jars. They are great choices for people who don’t want to have other gardens or plants. 2 Not all terrariums have lids. Terrariums with lids are easy to care for, because the plants do not dry out. This means they do not need to be watered very often. 3 A terrarium garden is simple to put together-even children can make them. The materials are inexpensive, and are easy to find. Pebbles should go on the bottom, to help water drain. On top of the pebbles, some people put moss and bark. Moss and water-soaked bark help keep moisture in the jar. 4 Soil is added next, to the height of about one-fourth of the jar. Small plants, such as ferns, go in next. Finally, water needs to be sprayed inside the jar. This helps the plants take root. Then, the lid is placed on top of the jar.

FSA ELA Reading Practice Questions Gardens Under Glass, continued 5 When the plants have taken root, they will make their own climate. They take in moisture from the soil. When the temperature inside the jar increases, some moisture builds up on the sides and lid. It later drips back onto the soil and plants. 6 This cycle, or rain effect, means the gardens do not need watering very often. This makes them good choices for busy people. 7 Sometimes, too much moisture builds up inside the jar. This can make mold grow, which hurts the plants. The problem can be taken care of by removing the lid and letting some of the water evaporate. 8 Easy to make, cheap, and easy to care for-terrariums are excellent additions to any home. Any room looks better with some natural greenery!

FSA ELA Reading Practice Questions Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage. For each blank, fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct. 964 3. With which two sentences would the author agree? A A terrarium is a good way to have a small garden. B Terrariums are troublesome to care for. C A person needs special skills to make a terrarium. D It costs a lot of money to create a terrarium. E Terrariums can be made by almost anyone.

FSA ELA Reading Practice Questions Fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct. 964 Which word below has the same prefix as in the word inexpensive? A extrovert B incredible C repulsive D spend

FSA ELA Reading Practice Questions Fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct. 964 Which definition matches the use of the word bark as used in paragraph 3? A sound a dog makes B a type of candy C covering of a tree D a harsh way of speaking

Rain in Summer 1 How beautiful is the rain! After the dust and heart, In the broad and fiery street, In the narrow lane, How beautiful is the rain! 2 How it clatters along the roofs, Like the tramp of hoofs! How it gushes and struggles out From the throat of the overflowing spout! Across the window pane It pours and pours; And swift and wide, With a muddy tide, Like a river down the gutter roars The rain, the welcome rain! H. W. Longfellow

FSA ELA Reading Practice Questions Fill in the circle before the answer that is correct. 964 Part A: How does the poet feel about rain? A He enjoys the rain. B He is fearful of rain. C He is tired of rain. D He dislikes rain.

FSA ELA Reading Practice Questions Part B: Select one line from the poem that supports the answer in part A. 964 A “In the broad and fiery street, ” B “How it clatters along the roofs, ” C “It pours and pours; ” D “The rain, the welcome rain!”

FSA ELA Reading Practice Questions What does the word gushes mean in verse 2? A praises B gashes C drips D flows