For Teens, A Good Mood Depends on Good Sleep

Which statement best expresses the central idea of the text?

• Teenagers require a certain amount of sleep to function, which depends on their age and the demands of their body.

• Adults who did not get enough sleep during their teenage years showed slower mental development than those who did get enough sleep.

• Teenagers function better during the day if they are allowed to follow their internal clock and sleep as much as they can.

• Sleeping for 8-10 hours a night supports teenagers’ mental development and is a must for teens to do better in school.

How does paragraph 13 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?

• It shows how easy it is for schools to allow teenagers to sleep longer.

• It emphasizes the positive effects of starting school later for teenagers.

• It points out how uncommon it is for teenagers to go to school later in the U.S.

• It explains why many states are not starting school at a later time.

What is the author’s primary purpose in the selection?

• To argue that all schools should start later in the day.

• To warn teens about the dangers of staying up late.

• To compare the sleep patterns of teens and adults.

• To explore what the right amount of sleep is for teenagers.

What is the relationship between teenagers’ internal clocks and school schedules?

• Since school starts at 8:30 am, teens are able to get the sleep they need to function.

• Most teens do not get enough sleep, so they have mental and behavioral problems.

• Teens internal clock changes but most school times do not change, which results in teens not sleeping enough.

• Sleeping more on the weekends is one way students can get their internal clock on track.

What did Fuligni learn from his study?

• The more sleep that teens get, the better.

• Younger teens need more sleep than older teens.

• Teenagers are overall happier when they get more sleep.

• Only younger teens need 8-10 hours of sleep.