Reading Comprehension: Main Idea/informational

What is the main idea of the passage? In the early 1900s, the Wright brothers made history by successfully inventing and flying the world's first airplane. Their groundbreaking achievement revolutionized the way people travel and paved the way for modern aviation. The Wright brothers' determination, innovation, and perseverance led to the development of an invention that changed the world.

• The Wright brothers' invention of the airplane revolutionized travel and paved the way for modern aviation.

• The Wright brothers' invention of the airplane had no impact on travel and aviation.

• The Wright brothers' invention of the airplane was not successful.

• The Wright brothers' invention of the airplane was not innovative.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best summarizes the passage? The Industrial Revolution was a period of significant technological advancements that transformed various industries. It brought about the invention of the steam engine, which revolutionized transportation and manufacturing. Additionally, new methods of production and communication emerged, leading to increased efficiency and connectivity.

• The steam engine was not a significant invention during the Industrial Revolution.

• The Industrial Revolution brought significant technological advancements, including the invention of the steam engine, new methods of production and communication, and increased efficiency and connectivity.

• The Industrial Revolution had no impact on technological advancements or industries.

• The Industrial Revolution did not lead to increased efficiency or connectivity.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the main point of the passage? The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming revolutionized the field of medicine. Before its discovery, bacterial infections were a major cause of death. Penicillin's ability to kill bacteria and treat infections saved countless lives and paved the way for the development of other antibiotics. Today, antibiotics are widely used to combat various bacterial infections.

• Bacterial infections are no longer a major cause of death.

• The discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine.

• Penicillin is no longer used to treat bacterial infections.

• The discovery of penicillin had no impact on medicine.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the primary focus of the passage? The human brain is a complex organ responsible for various cognitive functions. It consists of different regions that specialize in different tasks, such as memory, language, and problem-solving. Understanding the structure and function of the brain is crucial for advancing our knowledge of neuroscience and developing treatments for neurological disorders.

• The development of treatments for neurological disorders.

• Understanding the structure and function of the human brain.

• The different regions of the human brain.

• The importance of cognitive functions in the human brain.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the main point of the passage? The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming revolutionized the field of medicine. Before its discovery, bacterial infections were a major cause of death. Penicillin's ability to kill bacteria and treat infections saved countless lives and paved the way for the development of other antibiotics. Today, antibiotics are widely used to combat various bacterial infections.

• The discovery of penicillin had no impact on medicine.

• Penicillin is no longer used to treat bacterial infections.

• The discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine.

• Bacterial infections are no longer a major cause of death.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2