COMMONLIT Text-Dependent Questions
Directions: For the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete sentences.
1.
PART A: Which TWO of the following sentences best summarize the article?
A Clouds are named based on their shape and how high or how low they are in
the sky
B.
By studying clouds, scientists can determine when there will be deadly storms.
C.
Clouds release water in different forms based on how cold or warm the air is.
D.
Earth is the only planet in the universe that can produce clouds out of vapor.
E.
Clouds are named for how much water they hold and whether they are likely to
produce rain.
F.
Only clouds of certain shapes and at certain heights will release rain.
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A
B
C.
PART B: Which TWO details from the text best support the answers to Part A?
"There are many kinds of clouds. Clouds are an important part of Earth's
weather." (Paragraph 1)
"The cooler air causes the water droplets to start to stick to things like bits of
dust, ice, or sea salt." (Paragraph 2)
"Cumulus clouds are middle clouds. These clouds look like giant cotton balls in
the sky." (Paragraph 4)
"When the air is colder, the water may form snowflakes instead. Freezing rain,
sleet, or even hail can fall from clouds." (Paragraph 5)
E.
"Studying clouds helps NASA better understand Earth's weather. NASA uses
satellites in space to study clouds." (Paragraph 6)
F "For example, Jupiter has clouds made of a gas called ammonia." (Paragraph 7)
D.
3.
Which of the following best describes the structure of the section "What Are Some Types of
Clouds" (Paragraphs 3-4)?
A. The author describes of the height of different kinds of clouds and then gives
examples of their shapes.
The author lists all of the different names of clouds and describes how quickly
each kind of cloud moves.
C. The author compares the shapes of large clouds to the shapes of smaller clouds.
D. The author explains the science behind how clouds form.
B.
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