PARCC Grade 9 ELA Practice Test Questions

Question 1

1. What is the author's primary purpose in writing this article?

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The author's purpose is to inform people.

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The author's purpose is to scare people.

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The author's purpose is to warn people.

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The author's purpose is to inspire people.

Question 2

2. Part A: How does the author make a connection between the second and third paragraphs?

Accepted Answer

The author indicates he will now make suggestions for how to use what you bought.

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The author indicates he will continue to give more examples of what you should buy.

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The author indicates he will make suggestions for how to keep from buying more items.

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The author indicates he will make suggestions for how to tell other people what to buy.

Question 3

2. Part B: What specific item is used as an example in paragraph 2 and 3?

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Food

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Water

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Toys

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Driving

Question 4

3. What is the main idea of this article?

Accepted Answer

People should make responsible choices in what they purchase and how they use their available resources.

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People should use less water and energy.

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People are quickly destroying the earth, and there is no way to stop the destruction.

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People should organize everyone they know to join the fight to save the environment.

Question 5

4. Which organizational pattern did the author use?

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Comparison and contrast

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Chronological order

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Cause and effect

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Problem/solution

Question 6

5. What does the author say is the place to begin saving our planet?

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The place to begin is with the choices we make every day.

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The place to begin is with getting rid of products that are not earth friendly.

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The place to begin is with using less water when we take a shower.

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The place to begin is with buying locally-grown food.

Question 7

6. Part A: What does the author imply will happen if people do not follow his suggestions?

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The author implies global warming and the depletion of natural resources will continue.

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The author implies we will run out of resources in the next 10 years.

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The author implies water and energy prices will rise sharply in the near future.

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The author implies local farmers will lose their farms.

Question 8

6. Part B: Which sentence supports your answer from Part A?

Accepted Answer

Global warming and the depletion of natural resources are constant threats to the future of our planet.

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Food that remains on your plate is a wasted resource, and you can always go back for seconds.

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From what you buy to what you do to how much you use, your decisions affect the planet and everyone around you.

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Turn off the water when you brush your teeth, and limit your showers to five minutes.

Question 9

7. You are working with a group to compile further research on what people can do to help the environment. Your teacher has asked your group to present a broad overview of the topic. Which of the following would be the best choice for dividing the topic among the individuals in your group?

Accepted Answer

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Products that can be recycled, products that cannot be recycled, and products that should not be recycled.

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Products that can be recycled, products that consume less energy, and products that use recycled packaging.

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Products that can be recycled, hybrid cars, and water conservation.

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Products that can be recycled, products that consume less energy, and accomplishing everyday tasks using environmentally friendly practices.

Question 10

8. "When choosing what to buy, look for sustainable products made from renewable or recycled resources."

Accepted Answer

Able to be maintained or kept in existence

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Produced locally

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Chosen for specific characteristics

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Manufactured using an energy efficient process

1.What is the author's primary purpose in writing this article?

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What is the author's primary purpose in writing this article?