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Coping With Cliques
Test Description: Nonfiction expository passage for STAAR practice.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in writing this article?
A
to describe the pros and cons of being in a clique
B
to explain some problems cliques cause and how to deal with them
C
to make a case for joining a clique when you first enter high school
D
to present an argument for never joining a clique
2) From the information given in this article, you can infer --
A
cliques are less of a concern today then in the past
B
cliques are a common concern in schools today
C
cliques have been a problem for young people throughout history
D
cliques have evolved over time
3) Look at the information: Groups of friends allows people to belong to several groups at once, but a clique _______________. Which of these belongs on the blank line?
A
helps people learn good friendship skills
B
protects people from the pressures and rules of other friendship groups
C
makes all members feel welcome and supported
D
insists that members do everything together or with other cool people
4) What is the correct meaning of quirk as it is used in paragraph 3?
A
an accident
B
a groove in a piece of architectural trim
C
a peculiar trait
D
a sudden twist or curve
5) The reader can conclude that the reviewer of this article believes that --
A
cliques are a thing of the past
B
being in a clique is always a good thing
C
friendships you have will last forever
D
you shouldn't let cliques pressure you
6) The author wrote this article most likely to --
A
inform the reader of characteristics of cliques and friendships
B
persuade the reader to not join a clique while in high school
C
entertain the reader with personal stories about young people
D
inform the reader why cliques are better to join as students
7) Which sentence from the review best supports the claim that there is a real secret to being popular and having friends?
A
If you're in a clique, don't let the group pressure you into giving up things you love or...
B
Cliques give people who like to take control a chance to be in charge (for good or bad?).
C
So if you want to have friends, be just the kind of friend you'd like to have.
D
Usually, friendship groups form around the things people have in common.
8) Which of the following is the best summary of the section Why Do Cliques Attract People?
A
Cliques attract people who want to be popular since cliques try to define what is cool for the whole school.
B
Cliques attract young people, but eventually the attraction wears off. People leave when they realize they're hurting others.
C
Cliques attract people who want to feel safe, want control over others, or want clear rules. Most people grow out cliques.
D
Cliques attract people who want to be told what to do. People in cliques think they're better others but are pathetic.
9) How does the author organize paragraphs 13 through 17?
A
by identifying problems with staying out of a clique
B
by stating ways to cope with cliques
C
by comparing cliques with groups of friends
D
by listing ways to be able to stay in a clique
10) With which statement would the author most likely agree?
A
Good friendship skills allow you to have true and lasting popularity.
B
It is good to belong to cliques so you will feel like you belong.
C
If a clique will not let you in their group, do whatever it takes to get in.
D
When considering where you want to belong, ask your friends for help.
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