WVGSA Grade 5 ELA Practice Questions - West Virginia General Summative Assessment Grade 5 English Language Arts Exam

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Read this passage from 'The Echoes of Blackwater Canyon': Maya kept her eyes on the narrow ledge ahead. She knew that Caleb relied on her experience, but her own heart was thumping against her ribs like a trapped bird. Earlier that morning, their uncle had entrusted her with the compass, saying, 'A true guide leads with calm, even when the path is hidden.' Remembering his trust, Maya forced her posture upright, smoothed her voice, and called back cheerfully, 'Just fifty yards to the shelter, Caleb! You're doing great!' What primarily motivates Maya to hide her fear from Caleb?

She wants to prove that she is faster at hiking than her brother She wishes to honor her uncle's trust and keep her brother calm She believes the canyon path is completely safe and easy to navigate She hopes to convince her uncle to give Caleb a compass as well

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She wishes to honor her uncle's trust and keep her brother calm

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