Question

directions: use the passage to answer each question. 1. which best explains why the author wrote this passage? a. to entertain readers with stories of american history b. to persuade readers to visit independence hall c. to inform readers about the history of the constitution d. to describe the amendment process 2. the suffix -ly helps readers know that the word fairly means a. in a way that is fair b. in a way that is not fair c. a person who is fair d. not fair 3. which word could replace solely as used in this sentence? choose the two best answers. some powers belong solely to the american people a. sole b. completely c. partially d. exclusively 4. what could be another title for the heading the constitution today? a. the 13th amendment b. the delegates c. the original 13 colonies d. the amendments 5. under which heading would you find this fact? benjamin franklin was 81 when the constitution was signed. he was the oldest delegate. a. before the constitution b. writing the document c. the constitution today d. the bill of rights 6. which words could be used to describe the delegates who wrote the constitution? a. intelligent, practical b. smart, impolite c. cowardly, silly d. lazy, disrespectful 7. how does the author show that the pilgrims were brave? a. many historians agree that the first pilgrims arrived in america in 1620. b. about 100 people gathered a few supplies, boarded a creaky, cold, wooden boat, and set sail to the new world. c. their work was very secretive and the delegates could not discuss their work with anyone even their own families! d. over the next hundred years, more and more people left their hometowns to travel across the atlantic ocean in hopes of finding a better life. 8. what can the reader learn from this sentence? since 1787, over 9,000 amendments have been proposed, but only 17 have passed. a. it is impossible to change the constitution. b. it is easy to change the constitution. c. it is very difficult to get an amendment passed d. it is pretty easy to get an amendment passed. 9. under which heading would you place this fact? the articles of confederation were written in 1781. this document also set up americas government, but it had many problems and had to be changed. some people consider the articles of confederation to be a rough draft of the constitution. a. before the constitution b. writing the document c. the constitution today d. the bill of rights 10. which sentence from the text gives the main idea of the heading writing the constitution? a. on september 17, 1787, the constitution was signed by the delegates. b. at this time in our country, we only had 13 colonies. c. the constitution is constantly changing as our country grows and faces new challenges. d. the delegates had many challenges.

Explanation:

1. The passage seems to be focused on providing information about the history of the Constitution, so the author's purpose is to inform.
2. The suffix -ly turns an adjective into an adverb, so "fairly" means "in a way that is fair".
3. "Solely" means "completely" or "exclusively".
4. "The Amendments" is related to "The Constitution Today" as amendments are part of the current - day Constitution.
5. The fact about Benjamin Franklin being the oldest delegate when the Constitution was signed is related to the event of writing the document.
6. The delegates who wrote the Constitution are likely to be described as intelligent and practical.
7. The description of the Pilgrims gathering supplies and setting sail on a difficult - journey boat shows their bravery.
8. The large number of proposed amendments and the small number of passed ones indicate that it is very difficult to get an amendment passed.
9. The Articles of Confederation were written before the Constitution, so this fact belongs under "Before the Constitution".
10. The signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787, by the delegates is the main idea of "Writing the Constitution".

Answer:

1. c. to inform readers about the history of the Constitution
2. a. in a way that is fair
3. b. completely, d. exclusively
4. d. The Amendments
5. b. Writing the Document
6. a. intelligent, practical
7. b. About 100 people gathered a few supplies, boarded a creaky, cold, wooden boat, and set sail to the New World.
8. c. It is very difficult to get an amendment passed
9. a. Before the Constitution
10. a. On September 17, 1787, the Constitution was signed by the delegates.