GMAS Practice 7

Which sentence best summarizes the following passage? Carlos spent the entire afternoon baking cookies for the school fundraiser. After packaging them in neat containers, he labeled each one and loaded them into his car. He was proud to contribute to his school’s event.

• Carlos baked cookies and enjoyed eating them with his friends.

• Carlos prepared and packaged cookies for a school fundraiser.

• Carlos bought cookies from a bakery for a school event.

• Carlos attended a fundraiser and bought cookies.

Which sentence best summarizes the main idea of a story about a boy who learns the importance of teamwork while helping his soccer team win a championship?

• A) A boy learns to appreciate the value of teamwork.

• B) A boy practices soccer every day.

• C) A boy wins a soccer game by himself.

• D) A boy decides to quit his soccer team.

Which sentence best summarizes the passage?

• A) Mia learned to prioritize her time better after struggling to complete her project.

• B) Mia decided to work on her project with a friend.

• C) Mia realized she could finish her project without a schedule.

• D) Mia found that working late at night was more productive.

Which sentence is the best summary of the passage?

• Tom enjoyed spending his weekends at home with his family.

• Tom worked at the animal shelter to earn money.

• Tom volunteered at the shelter and helped animals find new homes.

• Tom decided to adopt a dog from the shelter.

What is the theme of the following passage? Despite facing many failures, Ellen never gave up on her dream of becoming a doctor. After years of hard work and dedication, she finally succeeded.

• Hard work and perseverance lead to success.

• People should give up after repeated failures.

• It is important to try new things.

Which sentence best expresses the theme of a passage about a girl who learns the value of honesty after facing consequences for lying?

• Lying often leads to serious consequences.

• People should always keep secrets.

• Hard work leads to success.

• Lying helps people avoid trouble.

What is the theme of the passage about a boy who shares his lunch with a classmate who forgot hers?

• A) Sharing with others is a kind and generous act.

• B) People should always bring extra food to school.

• C) Friends should always sit together at lunch.

• D) It is important to eat lunch every day.

Which sentence expresses the theme of a passage where a character learns to trust her instincts and follow her heart?

• Trusting yourself is important in making decisions.

• People should always listen to others’ opinions.

• It is better to follow the crowd.

What is the central idea of a passage about recycling and its positive impact on the environment?

• Recycling helps reduce waste and protect the environment.

• Recycling is only helpful in large cities.

• People should throw away all their trash.

• Plastic is the only material that can be recycled.

What is the central idea of a passage that explains how solar energy is used to power homes and businesses?

• Solar energy is an alternative power source.

• Solar panels are expensive to install.

• Wind energy is better than solar energy.

• Only large companies use solar energy.