Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(01.05 MC)
Ernest is an opinion writer for Philadelphia Magazine. He titled a recent article, "The Moral Case for Repealing Philadelphia's Soda Tax." Based on that title, what is the central idea of the article?
Philadelphians like to drink soda and don't want to pay tax.
Philadelphians think the soda tax is morally correct.
Philadelphians think the soda tax will be good for the city.
Philadelphians want to repeal the soda tax because it's immoral.
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(01.05 MC)
You and your friend play a video game where a superbird has to find and eat radiation leaks at nuclear power plants before the plants explode. Which of the following is the topic of this video game?
A superbird saves the world
Bird with superpowers
Nuclear power plants
Radiation leaks are dangerous
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(01.05 MC)
Walking is not the most exciting form of exercise a person can take on for fitness. Yet it is low impact and requires no fancy equipment. That makes walking a simple activity for those new to exercise. Walking is less likely than other exercises to cause injury to leg tendons and muscles. All it requires is a good pair of sneakers—no cables, stylish outfits, or weights required. Of course, a person could increase the benefit of a workout by adding weights or speed walking.
Which of the following statements supports the central idea in this paragraph?
Walking has a low risk of injury.
Walking is boring.
Walking is too easy for those who exercise regularly.
Walking requires sneakers in good condition.
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(01.05 MC)
You and your friend read a book about three animals that travel hundreds of miles to find their way back home. They face danger, illness, and injury, yet eventually arrive alive to greet their heartsick owners. Which of the following is the central idea of this book?
Three animals on a journey
Three animals risk their lives to return home
Three animals run away for an adventure
Three animals with superpowers
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(01.05 MC)
Walking is not the most exciting form of exercise a person can take on for fitness. Yet it is low impact and requires no fancy equipment. That makes walking a simple activity for those new to exercise. Walking is less likely than other exercises to cause injury to leg tendons and muscles. All it requires is a good pair of sneakers—no cables, stylish outfits, or weights required. Of course, a person could increase the benefit of a workout by adding weights or speed walking.
Explain whether the central idea is explicit or implicit in this paragraph.
It is explicit because it is directly stated in the paragraph.
It is explicit because it is not directly stated in the paragraph.
It is implicit because it is directly stated in the paragraph.
It is implicit because it is not directly stated in the paragraph.