ELA NYS Test

Which phrase best describes how the article develops the idea presented in paragraph 2?

• by providing counterarguments

• by offering solutions to the problem

• by discussing personal experience

• by introducing research results

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

The use of quatation marks around the word "relaxing" in paragraph 4 suggests that

• some activities hinder true relaxation

• deep sleep helps one experience true relaxation

• teens do not value activities that give true relaxation

• blue light helps one experience true relaxation

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which statement best describes how the section "Hello, Night Owl!" supports a central idea of the article?

• It describes an important cause and effect relationship

• It creates an effective comparison and contrast between ideas

• It provides evidence that disapproves a popular theory

• it presents a counterargument to the initial claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which idea would be most important to include in a summary of the article?

• "Screens for televisions, games, computers, tablets, e-readers, and cell phones give off blue light." (paragraph 4)

• "Caffeine from sodas and energy drinks makes matters worse." (paragraph 6)

• "For one thing, lack of sleep makes it harder to pay attention." (paragraph 10)

• "One study found that the more sleep people got, the more likely people were to find them attractive." (paragraph 17)

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which claim from the article is most strongly supported with evidence?

• "Even without modern technology, though, teens shift their circadian rhythm." (paragraph 7)

• "The rest of the world doesn't shift, however." (paragraph 9)

• "Lack of sleep could hurt mental health." (paragraph 12)

• "Lots of issues remain for sleep researchers to explore." (paragraph 20)

Which sentence from the article best shows the authors point of view?

• "Blame your brain, at least in part" (paragraph 1)

• "And that's a serious public health problem." (paragraph 9)

• Crankiness can result, especially if you don't feel well." (paragraph 14)

• "And you can't easily change your body's natural circadian rhythm." (paragraph 21)

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.6.6

Which paragraph best summarizes a central idea from the article?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 20

• Paragraph 21

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2