Question

Part A

Which statement best states a central idea of this text?

Responses

In times of crisis, young people must lean on the wisdom and expertise of older people.

In times of crisis, young people must lean on the wisdom and expertise of older people.

When helping others, it is important to act; words alone are not enough.

When helping others, it is important to act; words alone are not enough.

Good people volunteer and spend most of their time helping others.

Good people volunteer and spend most of their time helping others.

Most people are too consumed by everyday worries to offer help to a stranger.
Most people are too consumed by everyday worries to offer help to a stranger.
Question 2
Part B

Which detail from the text best helps to shape the central idea in Part A?

Responses

"He explained to her that Martin’s mom had died, and told her how he felt about his friend’s loss. 'What do you plan to do for him?' his mother asked."
"He explained to her that Martin’s mom had died, and told her how he felt about his friend’s loss. 'What do you plan to do for him?' his mother asked."

"Later that night while he sat with his family to watch the news, Jerome got a text from Martin thanking him again for being there. Only then did Jerome realize that no one else had stopped by the entire afternoon despite the plethora of messages offering to help Martin and his dad."
"Later that night while he sat with his family to watch the news, Jerome got a text from Martin thanking him again for being there. Only then did Jerome realize that no one else had stopped by the entire afternoon despite the plethora of messages offering to help Martin and his dad."

"The post already had more than 50 responses offering thoughts and prayers to the family, and several people—including many of Jerome’s teammates—had written that Martin could call on them if he needed anything."

"The post already had more than 50 responses offering thoughts and prayers to the family, and several people—including many of Jerome’s teammates—had written that Martin could call on them if he needed anything."

"Jerome wandered through the morning with the weight of Martin’s news crowding his thoughts."

Answer 1

The central idea of this text is that when helping others, it is important to act; words alone are not enough. This idea is developed by emphasizing the importance of taking action to help, as shown in the detail where Jerome's mother asks him what he plans to do for Martin after explaining Martin's loss.

Step-by-step explanation:

The central idea of this text is that when helping others, it is important to act; words alone are not enough. This is developed by emphasizing the importance of taking action to help, as shown in the detail where Jerome's mother asks him what he plans to do for Martin after explaining Martin's loss. The detail that best helps to shape this central idea is when Jerome realizes that no one else had stopped by to help Martin and his dad, despite the numerous messages offering help.