Reading - Grammar - Writing (Middle Test)

What is the main idea of the paragraph?

• Farmers are moving to cities due to climate change.
  

• Climate change has significantly affected agriculture.
  

• Wheat and maize are the most important crops.
  

• 1.  Insects are more dangerous than climate change.

Answer explanation

The entire paragraph discusses how climate change impacts crops, weather, and pests—showing it's the central idea.

Which of the following is a supporting detail for the main idea?

•  People are eating less maize.
  

• Floods are decreasing in many regions.

• Pest populations are increasing due to warmer climates.
  

• 1. Wheat grows best in winter.

Answer explanation

This is a specific effect of climate change mentioned to support the main idea.

What challenge caused by climate change is mentioned in the paragraph?

• Better technology in agriculture
  

•  Increased population of pests
  

•  Decreased demand for crops

• 1.  Less interest in farming careers

Answer explanation

The paragraph specifically states that warmer climates favor insect populations.

Why are farmers developing climate-resilient crops?

• To sell them at higher prices
  

• Because they are easier to grow
  

• To adapt to the challenges of climate change
  

• 1.  Because traditional crops are no longer popular

Answer explanation

It’s a direct response to the problems caused by changing climate conditions.

What does the paragraph suggest about the future of farming?

• Farming will be replaced by technology
  

• Farmers will move to other jobs
  

• Sustainable practices are becoming necessary
  

• 1. Climate will return to normal

Answer explanation

The paragraph ends by mentioning the need for sustainable farming due to climate challenges.

Sleep helps the brain organize and store the information learned during the day.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

1. The paragraph states that the brain consolidates information during sleep.

Students who are well-rested usually perform worse in exams compared to those who study all night.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

1. Well-rested students perform better, not worse, in exams.

Lack of sleep can lead to problems with focus, motivation, and emotional control.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

1. It mentions that sleep-deprived students struggle with attention, motivation, and emotional control.

The paragraph states that most students sleep more than 9 hours to improve their memory.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

1. The paragraph recommends 7 to 9 hours, not more than 9.

Some students sacrifice sleep because they believe studying longer will help them succeed.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

1.  Many students sacrifice sleep to study longer, believing it helps them succeed.