Grade 7 Exploring Texts: A Reading Comprehension Challenge

A short passage describes the process of photosynthesis in plants, emphasizing how sunlight is essential for this process to occur. What is the main idea of the passage?

• Sunlight is one of the many elements plants need to grow.

• Photosynthesis is a complex process that occurs in plants.

• Sunlight is crucial for the process of photosynthesis in plants.

• Plants are an important part of the Earth's ecosystem.

In a passage about the migration of monarch butterflies, the author mentions that these butterflies travel thousands of miles to reach a specific destination. What can be inferred from this information?

• Monarch butterflies have a predetermined migration path.

• The butterflies are searching for warmer climates.

• The migration journey of monarch butterflies is short and easy.

• Monarch butterflies migrate to find more food sources.

An author writes a passage about the importance of recycling and how it can significantly reduce waste in landfills. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

• To inform readers about the process of recycling.

• To persuade readers to start recycling.

• To entertain readers with facts about recycling.

• To describe the different types of materials that can be recycled.

A passage is structured with an introduction, three body paragraphs each presenting a different reason, and a conclusion. What type of text structure is the author using?

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

• Chronological order

• Problem and solution

In a narrative about a young girl's first day at a new school, the author spends a lot of time describing the girl's anxious thoughts and feelings. What can be inferred about the girl's character?

• She is excited about making new friends.

• She is confident and looks forward to new challenges.

• She is nervous and apprehensive about being in a new environment.

• She is indifferent to the change in her life.