RI 8.1, RI 8.2, RI 8.4

"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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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

"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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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

• A humorous part of the article

• The main point the author wants to convey

• A single interesting detail

• The setting of the text

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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?

• Many people enjoy spending time at the beach.

• Plastic bags are convenient but hard to recycle.

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

• Recycling bins are found in most cities.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

• I thought the article was boring and too long.

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

• Wind turbines look cool in the fields.

• The article should have included more pictures.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2