Which of the following best defines a central idea in an informational text?

The main point the author wants to convey

A text explains how plastic pollution affects marine life and describes how people can reduce plastic use. What is the central idea of this text?

Plastic pollution harms marine animals, but people can help by reducing waste.

Many people enjoy spending time at the beach.

Plastic bags are convenient but hard to recycle.

Recycling bins are found in most cities.

Which sentence would most likely be part of an objective summary ?

The author explains how wind energy is created and why it’s a good alternative to fossil fuels.

I thought the article was boring and too long.

Wind turbines look cool in the fields.

The article should have included more pictures.

A passage discusses how social media has changed the way teens communicate, including both positive and negative impacts. Which of the following is the best central idea of the passage?

Social media affects teen communication in many ways, both good and bad.

Teens should stop using social media.

Parents don’t understand social media.

Most teens prefer texting to phone calls.

In an article about the history of bicycles, the author explains how bikes have evolved in design, popularity, and safety. What central idea is best supported by this text?

Bicycles have changed over time and continue to play an important role in transportation.

Cars are more important than bikes in today’s world.

Bicycles were invented in the 1800s.

Some people ride bikes to work.

A nonfiction article is titled “The Power of Preparation: How Athletes Train for the Olympics.” What would most likely be the central idea of the article?

Olympic athletes have intense training routines that help them reach elite performance levels.

There are many different types of Olympic events.

Most people watch the Olympics on TV.

Olympic training requires expensive equipment.

An article about climate change includes facts about rising temperatures, sea level rise, and extreme weather. How does the author develop the central idea ?

By using supporting ideas such as rising seas and dangerous weather to explain the impact

By including only expert opinions

By giving a timeline of famous climate scientists

By describing fun weather events like snow days

Read the sentence: "The scientist observed the specimen meticulously, noting every minor detail." What does the word meticulously most likely mean?

Carefully and with attention to detail

Read this sentence from an informational text: "The protesters galvanized the community into action." What does the word galvanized suggest in this context?

They shocked or inspired people to act

They discouraged people from helping

They forced people to stop working

A science article describes a volcano as dormant . What does dormant most likely mean based on context?

Inactive but capable of erupting

In recent years, schools across the country have begun offering later start times for middle and high school students. According to medical experts, teenagers have different sleep patterns than adults and younger children. Their internal clocks naturally shift, making it difficult for them to fall asleep before 11 p.m. As a result, early start times often lead to sleep deprivation, which can affect memory, concentration, and emotional regulation. A recent study found that students who began school after 8:30 a.m. reported getting more sleep, performing better academically, and feeling less stressed throughout the day. Which sentence from the passage best supports the inference that early school start times can negatively affect student health?

“As a result, early start times often lead to sleep deprivation, which can affect memory, concentration, and emotional regulation.”

“In recent years, schools across the country have begun offering later start times.”

“According to medical experts, teenagers have different sleep patterns than adults and younger children.”

“A recent study found that students who began school after 8:30 a.m. reported getting more sleep.”

In recent years, schools across the country have begun offering later start times for middle and high school students. According to medical experts, teenagers have different sleep patterns than adults and younger children. Their internal clocks naturally shift, making it difficult for them to fall asleep before 11 p.m. As a result, early start times often lead to sleep deprivation, which can affect memory, concentration, and emotional regulation. A recent study found that students who began school after 8:30 a.m. reported getting more sleep, performing better academically, and feeling less stressed throughout the day. Which piece of evidence most strongly supports the claim that later start times improve academic performance?

“Students who began school after 8:30 a.m. reported getting more sleep, performing better academically, and feeling less stressed.”

“Teenagers have different sleep patterns than adults and younger children.”

“It is difficult for teens to fall asleep before 11 p.m.”

“Early start times often lead to sleep deprivation.”

Many cities are turning to urban gardens as a solution to food insecurity and limited green space. Urban gardens are small plots of land—sometimes even rooftops—where fruits and vegetables are grown within the city limits. These gardens provide fresh produce to communities that may not have easy access to grocery stores. They also offer educational opportunities, teaching children and adults about healthy eating and sustainable farming. Over time, neighborhoods with urban gardens have reported stronger community ties and improved public health outcomes. What is the central idea of the passage?

Urban gardens help communities by providing fresh food and improving public health.

Urban gardens require large amounts of space and resources.

Cities are banning grocery stores and replacing them with gardens.

Gardening is only useful for people who live in rural areas.

Many cities are turning to urban gardens as a solution to food insecurity and limited green space. Urban gardens are small plots of land—sometimes even rooftops—where fruits and vegetables are grown within the city limits. These gardens provide fresh produce to communities that may not have easy access to grocery stores. They also offer educational opportunities, teaching children and adults about healthy eating and sustainable farming. Over time, neighborhoods with urban gardens have reported stronger community ties and improved public health outcomes. Which of the following best explains how the central idea is developed throughout the passage?

By providing examples of the benefits urban gardens offer to cities and communities

By comparing city gardens to rural farms

By describing the types of produce grown

By listing the costs associated with gardening in urban areas

When the hurricane finally passed, the town looked like a scene from The Grapes of Wrath —homes flattened, trees twisted like pretzels, and silence where there had once been the hum of daily life. The residents emerged slowly, dazed, stepping over debris as if walking through a battlefield. One shopkeeper, who had lived there for forty years, said, “It’s like nature hit the reset button—everything we built is gone.” What is the effect of the author’s allusion to The Grapes of Wrath in the first sentence?

It highlights the destruction by comparing it to another time of hardship and loss.

It suggests that the hurricane caused minor inconveniences.

It explains that the storm was caused by poor farming practices.

It emphasizes the historical importance of the storm.

When the hurricane finally passed, the town looked like a scene from The Grapes of Wrath —homes flattened, trees twisted like pretzels, and silence where there had once been the hum of daily life. The residents emerged slowly, dazed, stepping over debris as if walking through a battlefield. One shopkeeper, who had lived there for forty years, said, “It’s like nature hit the reset button—everything we built is gone.” What is the connotation of the phrase “trees twisted like pretzels” in the passage?

It emphasizes the severe and unnatural damage caused by the storm.

It creates a playful tone to show how strange the trees look.

It adds a humorous image to lighten the mood of the scene.

It suggests the trees were already weak before the storm arrived.

When the hurricane finally passed, the town looked like a scene from The Grapes of Wrath —homes flattened, trees twisted like pretzels, and silence where there had once been the hum of daily life. The residents emerged slowly, dazed, stepping over debris as if walking through a battlefield. One shopkeeper, who had lived there for forty years, said, “It’s like nature hit the reset button—everything we built is gone.” How does the shopkeeper’s phrase, “It’s like nature hit the reset button,” affect the tone of the passage?

It adds a technological analogy to highlight sudden, complete devastation.

It creates a hopeful tone by suggesting new beginnings.

It shifts the tone to humorous by using casual language.

It softens the tone by suggesting the damage was only temporary.

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"Polar bears rely on sea ice to hunt seals, rest, and travel. As the ice melts earlier each year, their survival becomes more difficult."
What inference can be made based on this sentence?

Polar bears are learning to eat other animals.

Sea ice is no longer important to polar bears.

Climate change is threatening polar bears’ survival.

Polar bears prefer warmer weather.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following would be the best evidence to support the claim that recycling helps reduce pollution?

Recycling centers create new jobs.

Recycling paper saves trees and keeps waste out of landfills.

Many people forget to recycle their plastics.

Recycling takes time and energy.

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"Students who participate in school sports are more likely to maintain high grades and strong time management skills."
Which piece of evidence would best support this claim?

Many schools require a minimum GPA to play sports.

Students like wearing uniforms.

Some sports teams travel on weekends.

Students don’t always enjoy gym class.

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30 sec • 1 pt

A text states:
"Over the past decade, the honeybee population has sharply declined."
Which sentence from the text best supports the cause of this decline?

“Bees play an important role in pollination.”

“Some farmers rely on bees to grow crops.”

“Pesticide use has disrupted bee colonies and contributed to colony collapse.”

“Bees produce honey that people enjoy.”

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30 sec • 1 pt

After reading an article about sleep and teens, a student claims: “Teens need more sleep than adults, but they often don’t get enough.”
Which of the following best supports this claim?

Adults go to bed earlier than teenagers.

Most teens use phones before bed.

Studies show teenagers need about 8–10 hours of sleep per night, but most only get 6–7.

Some schools start later to help students get more sleep.

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A nonfiction article states:
"Plastic takes hundreds of years to break down and fills up landfills and oceans alike."
What can be reasonably inferred from this statement?

Plastic is the most useful material for packaging.

Plastic is a major environmental concern.

Landfills are only used for plastic waste.

Oceans are the only place where plastic is found.

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Which sentence provides the strongest evidence that renewable energy is becoming more common?

Some people still use gas-powered cars.

Solar panels can be installed on houses.

In 2023, wind and solar energy accounted for over 20% of the nation's electricity.

Fossil fuels are still used in many countries.

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"Polar bears rely on sea ice to hunt seals, rest, and travel. As the ice melts earlier each year, their survival becomes more difficult."What inference can be made based on this sentence?

Which of the following would be the best evidence to support the claim that recycling helps reduce pollution?

"Students who participate in school sports are more likely to maintain high grades and strong time management skills."Which piece of evidence would best support this claim?

A text states:"Over the past decade, the honeybee population has sharply declined."Which sentence from the text best supports the cause of this decline?

After reading an article about sleep and teens, a student claims: “Teens need more sleep than adults, but they often don’t get enough.”Which of the following best supports this claim?

A nonfiction article states:"Plastic takes hundreds of years to break down and fills up landfills and oceans alike."What can be reasonably inferred from this statement?

Which sentence provides the strongest evidence that renewable energy is becoming more common?

Which of the following best defines a central idea in an informational text?

A text explains how plastic pollution affects marine life and describes how people can reduce plastic use. What is the central idea of this text?

Which sentence would most likely be part of an objective summary?

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"Polar bears rely on sea ice to hunt seals, rest, and travel. As the ice melts earlier each year, their survival becomes more difficult."
What inference can be made based on this sentence?

"Students who participate in school sports are more likely to maintain high grades and strong time management skills."
Which piece of evidence would best support this claim?

A text states:
"Over the past decade, the honeybee population has sharply declined."
Which sentence from the text best supports the cause of this decline?

After reading an article about sleep and teens, a student claims: “Teens need more sleep than adults, but they often don’t get enough.”
Which of the following best supports this claim?

A nonfiction article states:
"Plastic takes hundreds of years to break down and fills up landfills and oceans alike."
What can be reasonably inferred from this statement?