The author’s MOST LIKELY purpose in writing this essay is to —
A.
provide a review of a book about nature deficit disorder
B.
convince readers that children should spend time outside
C.
describe family activities that can be done outdoors
D.
create nostalgia for an earlier era of childhood
6.
Which phrase from the passage provides the LEAST support for the main idea?
A.
some video games involve strategy
B.
lower health care costs and improved school performance
C.
uninvolved citizens and fewer scientists
D.
diabetes, asthma, and heart disease
7.
Which detail from the passage is LEAST important to the author’s purpose?
A.
It was a national best-seller.
B.
Nature, in contrast, demands active participation.
C.
He describes this as “nature deficit disorder.”
D.
That is a recipe for obesity, which is considered an epidemic today.
8.
Which sentence is the BEST to add to paragraph 2 to provide important details to the essay?
A.
The ready availability of large portions of processed foods has also contributed to the problem.
B.
Doctors suggest that a crucial part of heart disease prevention is to avoid becoming a smoker.
C.
The longest life span on record is that of a French woman who died at 122 years of age.
D.
Improvements in technology have meant that computers are faster than ever before.