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Which of these is most important to include in a summary of this Article?

• Some scholars recommend playing gentle music or nature sounds to help block out constant distractions.

• Research suggests that work involving creative thinking can be inspired by the sounds of upbeat music.

• Research supports the idea that listening to music while studying can both help and hinder comprehension.

• Some scholars prefer studying to the soothing sounds and relaxing rhythms of classical composers.

Which question is not answered by the Article?

• What happens when people are made to listen to music they don't like?

• What makes people prefer certain types of music more than others?

• How can students determine which music will help them study?

• How does listening to loud music with lyrics interfere with studying?

Which is the closest synonym for the word devise?

• identify

• acquire

• operate

• invent

Based on the Article, the reader can tell that __________.

• students can improve their working memory by listening to songs they can sing along to

• the best way to memorize lists of unfamiliar words is to listen to different genres of music

• students who listen to classical music while studying always perform well on tests

• the best choice of music to use while studying will differ from person to person

The Article states:

Loud music with lyrics that make you want to sing along interferes with the brain's "working memory." That's the mental system that turns whatever you're studying into knowledge you can recall when needed.

The author's purpose for writing this passage was to __________.

• explain how listening to music can sometimes hinder the learning process

• describe the mental process used when turning information into knowledge

• prove that memorizing information is harder in a music-free environment

• explore the types of music that are most helpful when studying for an exam

What is a cause-and-effect relationship that takes place in the Article?

• Because learning is more difficult when people are made to listen to music they don't like, it's always better to study in silence.

• Because people learn better when they feel better, listening to music you love can help you remember information.

• Since some school projects require creative thinking, it's best to complete them while listening to soothing classical music.

• Since peace and quiet is not always available for some students, headphones playing various genres of music can help them study.

The Article states:

Here's where the science gets more complicated. Loud music with lyrics that make you want to sing along interferes with the brain's "working memory."

Which phrase from the passage helps you understand the meaning of the word lyrics

• the brain

• working memory

• sing along

• more complicated

Which sentence from the Article best supports the idea that music is NOT ONLY used for enjoyment?

• You can jazz up this routine with periodic "music breaks" as a reward after a quiet block of study time.

• Research shows that the more positive people feel, the better they learn.

• Then, headphones playing gentle music or nature sounds can shield against constant distraction.

• Loud music with lyrics that make you want to sing along interferes with the brain's "working memory."