OSAS ELA Grade 11 Practice Questions - Oregon Statewide Assessment System - English Language Arts, Grade 11 Exam

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Read the following passage: The old house at the end of Maple Street had been empty for years, but every evening a light appeared in the upstairs window. Maria had watched it from her bedroom since childhood, imagining who might live there. When she finally knocked on the door one October afternoon, she found only a timer connected to a bare bulb, clicking on and off in the gathering dark. Which statement best expresses a theme of this passage?

Curiosity can lead to unexpected discoveries that reshape one's understanding. Old houses are dangerous and should be avoided by children. Technology has made modern life less meaningful. It is important to maintain one's childhood home.

Correct Answer:

Curiosity can lead to unexpected discoveries that reshape one's understanding.

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