Understanding Texts for Grade 7

What is the main idea of the passage?

• A detailed analysis of the author's background.

• A summary of the passage's conclusion.

• An overview of the passage's structure.

• The central theme or primary point of the passage.

Which detail best supports the main idea?

• A detail that contradicts the main idea.

• The detail that provides a specific example or statistic related to the main idea.

• A vague statement that does not relate to the main idea.

• An opinion that lacks supporting evidence.

What can be inferred about the character's feelings?

• The character only feels happiness.

• The character is completely indifferent.

• The character feels a complex mix of emotions.

• The character is solely angry.

What conclusion can be drawn from the events described?

• The events suggest a purely coincidental outcome.

• The events demonstrate a clear cause-and-effect relationship.

• The events indicate a lack of any significant impact.

• The events are unrelated and random.

How does the author develop the main idea throughout the passage?

• The author uses supporting arguments and examples to reinforce the main idea.

• The author only summarizes the main idea without any supporting details.

• The author presents unrelated anecdotes that distract from the main idea.

• The author ignores the main idea throughout the passage.

What evidence from the text supports your inference?

• The text provides no data on productivity changes, making the inference unsupported.

• The text states that the method was only tested in one department, limiting its effectiveness.

• The text states that 'the results showed a significant increase in productivity,' which supports the inference that the new method was effective.

• The text mentions a decline in employee morale, which contradicts the inference.

What is a possible reason for the character's actions?

• The character is motivated by greed.

• The character is motivated by a desire to protect someone.

• The character is trying to impress someone.

• The character seeks revenge for a past wrong.

How does the setting influence the main idea?

• The setting only affects the plot, not the themes.

• The setting is irrelevant to character development.

• The setting has no impact on the main idea.

• The setting influences the main idea by providing context that shapes characters and themes.

What can you conclude about the theme of the passage?

• The main idea is about the benefits of avoiding risks altogether.

• The passage focuses on the inevitability of failure in life.

• The theme emphasizes the significance of wealth in achieving success.

• The theme of the passage revolves around the importance of resilience in overcoming challenges.

What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

• To confuse the reader.

• To summarize previous research.

• To inform or persuade the reader.

• To entertain the reader.