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  1. A student reads: 'The cafeteria serves lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Students must show their ID card to receive a meal.' What does a student NEED to get lunch?

    Answer: An ID card

    The text states students must show their ID card to receive a meal.

  2. Read this sentence: 'Unlike her quiet sister, Maria is outgoing and loves meeting new people.' What does 'outgoing' most likely mean?

    Answer: Friendly and sociable

    The contrast with 'quiet' and the phrase 'loves meeting new people' signals that 'outgoing' means friendly and sociable.

  3. A flyer reads: 'Science Fair — March 15. Projects due March 12. Late projects will NOT be accepted.' A student finishes her project on March 13. What happens?

    Answer: Her project will not be accepted

    The flyer states late projects will NOT be accepted, and March 13 is after the March 12 deadline.

  4. Which text structure is used in a passage that explains 'First, water evaporates. Then, water vapor rises. Finally, clouds form and rain falls'?

    Answer: Sequential/chronological order

    Signal words like 'first,' 'then,' and 'finally' indicate events are described in sequential order.

  5. A school newsletter says: 'Parents are encouraged to volunteer at the book fair. Please sign up in the main office.' What is the PURPOSE of this text?

    Answer: To inform and invite parents to volunteer

    The newsletter informs parents about the book fair and encourages them to sign up, making its purpose informational and invitational.

  6. Read this passage: 'Leo studied every night for two weeks. On test day, he felt confident and finished early.' What can you INFER about Leo?

    Answer: Leo's preparation helped him succeed

    The details about studying every night and then feeling confident support the inference that his preparation led to success.

  7. A passage states: 'Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity. They can power homes without burning fuel.' What is the MAIN IDEA?

    Answer: Solar panels use sunlight to create clean electricity

    Both sentences focus on how solar panels turn sunlight into electricity without fuel, making that the main idea.