Question

1. context clues (6.l.vi.4) which phrase from the passage best helps the reader understand the meaning of fades in “the teachers voice fades into the background”? a “chairs scraping” b “swallowed by the constant noise” c “pencils tapping” d “i used to love this class” 5. word meaning (6.l.v.3.c) what does the phrase “whispers bouncing like rubber balls” emphasize about the classroom? a the sound of the whispers keeps spreading and interrupting the quiet b the students are throwing toys instead of working c the teacher encourages students to speak loudly d the classroom feels calm and silent 6. connotation (6.l.v.3.c) the word swallowed in the phrase “swallowed by the constant noise” suggests— a the noise was gentle and soothing b the noise completely covered or drowned out other sounds c the students were eating lunch d the teacher was whispering 7. author’s purpose (6.tss.2.a) what is the author’s main purpose in writing this passage? a to describe how hard it is to learn in a noisy classroom b to explain how to stay focused during reading time c to persuade teachers to give less homework d to entertain readers with a funny classroom s

Explanation:

1. The phrase "swallowed by the constant noise" provides context for "fades" as it implies being overwhelmed by noise, making something less noticeable.
2. The metaphor "whispers bouncing like rubber balls" emphasizes the spreading and interrupting nature of the whispers in the classroom.
3. The word "swallowed" in "swallowed by the constant noise" suggests that the noise completely covered or drowned out other sounds.
4. Based on the descriptions of the noisy classroom, the author's main purpose is likely to describe how hard it is to learn in such an environment.

Answer:

1. B. "Swallowed by the constant noise"
2. A. The sound of the whispers keeps spreading and interrupting the quiet
3. B. The noise completely covered or drowned out other sounds
4. A. To describe how hard it is to learn in a noisy classroom