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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 present an argument for never joining a clique
B
to describe the pros and cons of being in a clique
C
to make a case for joining a clique when you first enter high school
D
to explain some problems cliques cause and how to deal with them
2) From the information given in this article, you can infer --
A
cliques are a common concern in schools today
B
cliques have been a problem for young people throughout history
C
cliques are less of a concern today then in the past
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
insists that members do everything together or with other cool people
B
makes all members feel welcome and supported
C
protects people from the pressures and rules of other friendship groups
D
helps people learn good friendship skills
4) What is the correct meaning of quirk as it is used in paragraph 3?
A
a peculiar trait
B
an accident
C
a sudden twist or curve
D
a groove in a piece of architectural trim
5) The reader can conclude that the reviewer of this article believes that --
A
cliques are a thing of the past
B
you shouldn't let cliques pressure you
C
friendships you have will last forever
D
being in a clique is always a good thing
6) The author wrote this article most likely to --
A
persuade the reader to not join a clique while in high school
B
inform the reader of characteristics of cliques and friendships
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
So if you want to have friends, be just the kind of friend you'd like to have.
B
Cliques give people who like to take control a chance to be in charge (for good or bad?).
C
Usually, friendship groups form around the things people have in common.
D
If you're in a clique, don't let the group pressure you into giving up things you love or...
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 told what to do. People in cliques think they're better others but are pathetic.
B
Cliques attract people who want to be popular since cliques try to define what is cool for the whole school.
C
Cliques attract young people, but eventually the attraction wears off. People leave when they realize they're hurting others.
D
Cliques attract people who want to feel safe, want control over others, or want clear rules. Most people grow out cliques.
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 listing ways to be able to stay in a clique
D
by comparing cliques with groups of friends
10) With which statement would the author most likely agree?
A
Good friendship skills allow you to have true and lasting popularity.
B
When considering where you want to belong, ask your friends for help.
C
If a clique will not let you in their group, do whatever it takes to get in.
D
It is good to belong to cliques so you will feel like you belong.
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