PARCC Advanced Reading Practice Questions Story 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: 25. This game may help you with...
- History.
- Music.
- Geography. (Correct answer)
- Sports.
- Current events.
Correct answer: Geography.
The description of the game (implied by subsequent questions) suggests it involves naming places like cities, countries, or landmarks. Since these are all geographical terms, playing this game directly helps participants improve their knowledge of geography. It tests and expands their understanding of locations around the world.
Question 2: 26. The person trying to answer needs...
- No time limit.
- To know geography only.
- To ignore the last letters of words.
- To know something about spelling and geography. (Correct answer)
- To be a good speller.
Correct answer: To know something about spelling and geography.
The game (implied) requires players to name geographical locations, which necessitates knowledge of geography. Additionally, for the game to function as a word chain (as suggested by Q23), players must correctly spell the geographical terms to ensure the next word can start with the correct letter. Therefore, both spelling and geographical knowledge are essential.
Question 3: 27. Before you choose your own word, think about how...
- The last word starts.
- The last word ends. (Correct answer)
- Smart you are.
- Long the last word is.
- The first word is spelled.
Correct answer: The last word ends.
The game described (implied) is a word chain game where the next player must choose a geographical term that starts with the last letter of the previous player's word. Therefore, before choosing your own word, you must carefully consider how the last word ends to ensure your chosen word correctly follows the rule.
Question 4: 28. The answer must be...
- In New York.
- Within the United States.
- A proper geographical term. (Correct answer)
- In the same region.
- Along a coast line.
Correct answer: A proper geographical term.
The rules of the game (implied) specify that all answers must be legitimate and recognized geographical terms. This means players cannot invent places or use non-geographical words. Adhering to 'a proper geographical term' ensures the game's educational focus and maintains its integrity as a geography-based challenge.
PARCC Advanced Reading Practice Questions Story 5
25.
This game may help you with...