Unit 1 Review 2023

Read the following passage:

Cause of Colds
The common cold is caused by a virus, which travels through the air into the nose. There are more than 100 types of cold viruses! The most common is the rhinovirus.

Which sentence from this passage reflects the main idea?

• The common cold is caused by a virus, which travels through the air into the nose.

• There are more than 100 types of cold viruses!

• The most common is the rhinovirus.

• Everyone gets colds.

Read the paragraph and choose the main idea.

Waiting for Mom

     Joy sat on the bench at the baseball field and waited. She didn't like waiting alone. All of the other kids had been picked up by their parents. Where was her mother? Suddenly, her mother came running up to her, "Oh Joy, I'm so sorry; I lost track of time. Next time, I will set a reminder for myself."     

• This story is all about how Joy loves sitting alone.

• This story is all about Joy waiting for her mother to pick her up from practice.

• This story is all about how Joy plays baseball.

• This story is all about how Joy's mother writes her notes.

Read the following title and subheading.

Title: Nutrition and You
Subheading: Why You Need Protein

What might be the main idea of a paragraph under this title and subheading?

• Some sources of protein are meat, fish, eggs, beans, and dairy products.

• It is important to eat calcium to have strong bones.

• Protein is necessary for keeping your body healthy.

• Eating sugary foods gives you an energy rush—but doesn't provide any nutrition for your body.

Read this passage.

Ten years ago, scientists thought that the weather on Mars was calm and peaceful. However, recent studies have shown otherwise. "Martian dust devils" are storms of swirling dust that can rise up to five miles in the air. Strong winds move large sand dunes, and enormous cyclones race across the planet.

What is the implied main idea of this passage?

• The weather on Mars is calm and peaceful.

• A Martian dust storm can rise up to five miles in the air.

• There are sand dunes on Mars.

• Stormy weather can be found on Mars.

A supporting detail makes the main idea stronger.

Main Idea : Coral reefs can help people.

Which detail below does NOT support this main idea?

• One quarter of all marine fish species live around coral reefs.

• Human bone grafts have been done with the skeletons of coral reefs.

• About 500 million people depend of coral reefs for employment.

• Coral reefs protect coastal lands and homes from sea damage.

Read the following passage:

Depression is a common illness that is easy to treat. Unfortunately, many people don't take their symptoms seriously and don't talk to their doctors about their problems. They don't know that depression has a physical cause; it is not a sign of weakness or a mood that will just go away.

Which detail below would best support the main idea that depression is a common and treatable illness?

• Jorge doesn't feel like himself anymore.

• Many people try to hide their depression and avoid getting help.

• Girls are more likely to suffer from depression than boys.

• Depression often runs in families.

Is the statement below a FACT or an OPINION?

Eating fast food isn't bad if you only eat it once a week.

• Opinion

• Fact

Is the statement below a FACT or an OPINION?

Taylor Swift is an entertainer.

• Fact

• Opinion

Is the statement below a FACT or an OPINION?

Taylor Swift is the best entertainer.

• Fact

• Opinion

Is the statement below a FACT or an OPINION?

The Sony Playstation 2 is the best video game console of all time.

• Fact

• Opinion