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Selected Response Item for Grade 6

Standard 3.0 Comprehension of Literary Text

Topic A. Comprehension of Literary Text

Indicator 3. Analyze elements of narrative texts to facilitate understanding and interpretation

Objective g. Analyze internal and/or external conflicts that motivate characters and those that advance the plot

Assessment limit: In the text or a portion of the text

Read "Sierra Oscar Sierra" and answer the following question.

In Paragraph 28, why does Eric say both "SOS" and "Sierra Oscar Sierra"?

  1. It is Eric's radio name.
  2. His phone line is dead.
  3. He wants to be sure he is understood.
  4. The radio is making a crackling sound.

Correct Answer
C. He wants to be sure he is understood.
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