Mathematics
Grade 8
45 min
Identify supporting details in literary texts
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Passage: 'The old house stood on a hill. Its windows were dark and empty. A cold wind whistled through the broken panes.' Which detail shows the house was abandoned?
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Passage: 'Maria practiced piano daily. She never missed a lesson. For the recital, she chose the most difficult piece.' Which detail shows Maria is determined?
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Passage: 'The city park was busy. Kids laughed on swings. Teenagers played soccer. An elderly couple fed pigeons.' Which is a supporting detail, not the main idea?
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
Passage: 'The desert was scorching. The sun beat down relentlessly.' Which detail supports the idea that it was hot?
0.The sun beat down
1.The desert
2.A single cloud
3.It was scorching
Easy
Passage: 'Leo spent all weekend building his model rocket. He checked every fin and seal twice.' Which detail implies Leo is careful?
0.spent all weekend
1.model rocket
2.checked every fin twice
3.He built it
Easy
Passage: 'The library was a quiet place. A student read in a corner. The only sound was the rustle of pages.' Which is a supporting detail?
0.The library was quiet
1.A student read
2.It was a good place
3.There was one sound
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