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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 explain some problems cliques cause and how to deal with them
C
to describe the pros and cons of being in a clique
D
to make a case for joining a clique when you first enter high school
2) From the information given in this article, you can infer --
A
cliques have been a problem for young people throughout history
B
cliques have evolved over time
C
cliques are less of a concern today then in the past
D
cliques are a common concern in schools today
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
protects people from the pressures and rules of other friendship groups
C
helps people learn good friendship skills
D
makes all members feel welcome and supported
4) What is the correct meaning of quirk as it is used in paragraph 3?
A
a peculiar trait
B
a sudden twist or curve
C
an accident
D
a groove in a piece of architectural trim
5) The reader can conclude that the reviewer of this article believes that --
A
you shouldn't let cliques pressure you
B
cliques are a thing of the past
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
entertain the reader with personal stories about young people
B
inform the reader of characteristics of cliques and friendships
C
persuade the reader to not join a clique while in high school
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
Usually, friendship groups form around the things people have in common.
C
If you're in a clique, don't let the group pressure you into giving up things you love or...
D
Cliques give people who like to take control a chance to be in charge (for good or bad?).
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 people who want to feel safe, want control over others, or want clear rules. Most people grow out cliques.
C
Cliques attract people who want to be told what to do. People in cliques think they're better others but are pathetic.
D
Cliques attract young people, but eventually the attraction wears off. People leave when they realize they're hurting others.
9) How does the author organize paragraphs 13 through 17?
A
by comparing cliques with groups of friends
B
by stating ways to cope with cliques
C
by identifying problems with staying out of a clique
D
by listing ways to be able to stay in a clique
10) With which statement would the author most likely agree?
A
If a clique will not let you in their group, do whatever it takes to get in.
B
Good friendship skills allow you to have true and lasting popularity.
C
It is good to belong to cliques so you will feel like you belong.
D
When considering where you want to belong, ask your friends for help.
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