Analyzing Inferences In Text Part 2

Read the following passage and identify the main idea: "The rainforests are home to a vast number of species. They provide oxygen and help regulate the Earth's climate. However, deforestation is threatening these vital ecosystems."

• Rainforests are being preserved.

• Rainforests are crucial for the environment but are threatened by deforestation.

• Rainforests have no impact on the Earth's climate.

• Rainforests are only important for their species.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Summarize the following text: "The invention of the printing press revolutionized the way information was disseminated. It allowed for the mass production of books, making them more accessible to the public and leading to an increase in literacy rates."

• The printing press made books more expensive.

• The printing press decreased literacy rates.

• The printing press made books more accessible and increased literacy rates.

• The printing press had no impact on information dissemination.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the following statement for inferences: "The industrial revolution led to urbanization, as people moved to cities for work. This shift resulted in crowded living conditions and the development of new social classes."

• Urbanization had no effect on living conditions.

• Urbanization led to improved living conditions for everyone.

• Urbanization resulted in crowded living conditions and new social classes.

• Urbanization decreased the number of social classes.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Summarize the following passage: "The internet has transformed communication by making it instantaneous and accessible worldwide. It has also changed how we access information, allowing for a more connected global community."

• The internet has made communication slower.

• The internet has limited access to information.

• The internet has transformed communication and access to information globally.

• The internet has had no impact on global connectivity.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the following text for inferences: "Climate change is causing sea levels to rise, which threatens coastal communities. This environmental shift is leading to increased flooding and the displacement of populations."

• Climate change has no effect on sea levels.

• Climate change is causing sea levels to rise, threatening coastal communities.

• Climate change is beneficial for coastal communities.

• Climate change is decreasing flooding.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the main idea of the text about climate change?

• Climate change is not affecting the environment.

• Climate change is causing environmental shifts that threaten coastal communities.

• Climate change is reducing the number of floods.

• Climate change is improving coastal living conditions.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which detail supports the inference that climate change is leading to population displacement?

• Sea levels are stable.

• Increased flooding is occurring.

• Coastal communities are unaffected.

• Populations are moving to coastal areas.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the following statement for inferences: "The development of renewable energy sources is crucial for reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change."

• Renewable energy sources have no effect on carbon emissions.

• Renewable energy sources increase carbon emissions.

• Renewable energy sources are essential for reducing carbon emissions and fighting climate change.

• Renewable energy sources are irrelevant to climate change.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Evaluate the following statement for inferences: "The adoption of electric vehicles is essential for reducing air pollution and promoting sustainable transportation."

• Electric vehicles have no impact on air pollution.

• Electric vehicles increase air pollution.

• Electric vehicles are crucial for reducing air pollution and promoting sustainable transportation.

• Electric vehicles are irrelevant to sustainable transportation.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Analyze the following text for inferences: "Deforestation contributes to the loss of biodiversity and disrupts the balance of ecosystems, leading to negative environmental impacts."

• Deforestation has no effect on biodiversity.

• Deforestation contributes to biodiversity loss and disrupts ecosystems.

• Deforestation is beneficial for ecosystems.

• Deforestation improves the balance of ecosystems.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2