Paired Passage Venn Diagram

Paired Passage Venn Diagram

English II STAAR Spring 2022

5C Passage 2

5C Passage 1

4H Different

4H Similar

4F Passage 2

4F Passage 1

#34

What is one difference between the two excerpts?

F is the correct answer because it is the only answer that discusses two differences between the passages.

• G is wrong because "Leper's Squint" isn't proving anything about writers
• H is wrong because "Leper's Squint" isn't presenting skeptical views
• J is wrong because "Leper's Squint isn't explaining why he left his country

#35

In both of the excerpts, how is privacy described?

Answer choice C is correct because both passages mention that privacy is something everyone needs at certain times

• A is wrong because Millennials are described as not needing as much privacy
• B is wrong because privacy is not described as a problem
• D is wrong because younger people do want privacy sometimes

#21

Which sentence from the excerpt from the article best supports the idea that co-working spaces result in positive interactions?

C is the correct answer because it mentions socializing and collaborating - both are positive interactions.

• A is wrong because it's not talking about positive interactions
• B is wrong because it's not talking about positive interactions
• D is wrong because this is not about positive interactions

#30

In paragraph 1 of the excerpt, what can the reader infer based on the description of Ms. Sullivan?

Answer choice G is correct because the paragraph is describing how Ms. Sullivan is always listening to Desmond which makes him feel overwhelmed.

• F is incorrect because there is no text evidence to support this statement
• H is wrong because it's not talking about how people look in terms of liking or disliking
• J is wrong because it's not that he dislikes all old people, he just doesn't like Ms. Sullivan

#28

Which quotation from the excerpt best supports the idea that Desmond's wife is more easy going than he is"?

H is correct because it talks about how his wife could adjust to anything, meaning she is flexible

• F is wrong because it is discussing her writing, not her attitude
• G is wrong because it is talking about Desmond not his wife
• J is wrong because if she thinks he's glad about something that doesn't show she is easygoing

#24

Based on the selection from the article, with which statement would the author most likely agree?

The correct answer is G because throughout the article the author talks about how Millennials love to socialize

• F is wrong because while this may be true, it is not the "most likely" or main purpose
• H is wrong because this is an untrue statement - companies can be successful without focusing on Millennials
• J is wrong because Millennials are not living in isolated situations