7th grade- 7.RI.1 Key Ideas and Details

Read the following passage: *"The invention of the printing press in the 15th century changed the way information was shared. Before its invention, books were copied by hand, which was a slow and expensive process. With the printing press, books could be produced quickly and in large numbers, making information more accessible to many people."* What is the main idea of the passage?

• The printing press was invented in the 15th century.

• The printing press made books more accessible by allowing them to be produced quickly and in large numbers.

• Books were copied by hand before the printing press.

• Information was hard to share before the 15th century.

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Read the following passage: *"Marie Curie was a scientist who discovered two new elements, polonium and radium. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and remains the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences."* Which fact is stated in the passage?

• Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.

• Marie Curie invented the light bulb.

• Marie Curie was a famous artist.

• Marie Curie won three Nobel Prizes.

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Read the following passage: *"In 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon. His famous words, 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,' were broadcast to millions of people around the world."* What event is described in the passage?

• The invention of the airplane

• The first moon landing

• The discovery of electricity

• The first space shuttle launch

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Read the following passage: *"The author begins by describing the harsh conditions faced by early settlers. Next, she explains how they built shelters and found food. Finally, she discusses how the community grew and prospered over time."* How does the author organize the information in the passage?

• By comparing two different communities

• By describing events in chronological order

• By listing problems without solutions

• By focusing only on the present

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Read the following passage: *"The author claims that recycling helps reduce pollution. She supports this by providing data from a recent study showing that cities with recycling programs have 30% less landfill waste."* Which piece of evidence does the author use to support her claim?

• A personal story about recycling

• Data from a recent study

• A quote from a famous scientist

• An opinion from a neighbor

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Read the following passage: *"The author argues that students should have less homework. She says that too much homework can cause stress and gives examples of students who have less time for family and hobbies."* What is the author's main argument?

• Students should have more homework.

• Homework is not important.

• Students should have less homework.

• Students should do homework at school.

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Read the following passage: *"The author claims that eating breakfast improves concentration in school. She cites a study where students who ate breakfast scored higher on tests than those who did not."* Which evidence is used to support the author's claim?

• A study comparing test scores of students who ate breakfast and those who did not

• A story about a student who likes breakfast

• A list of breakfast foods

• An opinion from a teacher

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Read the following passage: *"The author describes how the telephone was invented, starting with Alexander Graham Bell's experiments. She then explains how the first telephone call was made and how the technology spread across the country."* Which statement best summarizes how the key events develop in the passage?

• The author lists different inventors.

• The author explains the invention of the telephone step by step, from experiments to widespread use.

• The author describes how telephones are used today.

• The author compares telephones to computers.

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Read the following passage: *"In her article, the author first introduces the problem of plastic pollution in the oceans. She then presents data on how much plastic is dumped each year and describes the effects on marine life. Finally, she suggests solutions such as recycling and using less plastic."* How does the author develop her perspective throughout the article?

• By only describing the effects of plastic pollution

• By introducing the problem, providing evidence, and suggesting solutions

• By focusing only on recycling

• By ignoring the effects on marine life

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Read the following passage: *"The author argues that school uniforms should be required. She provides evidence that uniforms reduce bullying and help students focus on learning. However, she also mentions that some students feel uniforms limit their self-expression."* Which statement best describes how the author presents her argument?

• She only lists the benefits of uniforms.

• She presents both the benefits and a possible drawback of uniforms.

• She ignores the opinions of students.

• She focuses only on self-expression.

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