NJSLA MCQ Flashcards

Which of the following best describes the difference between a theme and a main idea in a literary text?

Answer: Theme is a universal message about life; main idea summarizes what the text is about

Theme is a broader life lesson or universal message, while main idea is a specific summary of what the text discusses.

Solve for x: 4x − 6 = 18

Answer: x = 6

Adding 6 to both sides gives 4x = 24, then dividing by 4 gives x = 6.

A student is asked to compare how two different authors approach the same scientific topic. Which strategy is most effective?

Answer: Identify each author's purpose, evidence, and point of view

Comparing purpose, evidence, and point of view gives a comprehensive understanding of how two authors differ in their approach.

A jar contains 4 red, 6 blue, and 2 green marbles. What is the probability of randomly selecting a blue marble?

Answer: 1/2

There are 6 blue out of 12 total marbles: 6/12 = 1/2.

In a literary text, a character faces a decision between loyalty to a friend and doing what is morally right. This internal conflict is best described as:

Answer: Character vs. self

Internal conflict occurs within a character's own mind, making it character vs. self.

Which property justifies the step: 5 × (3 + 7) = 5 × 3 + 5 × 7?

Answer: Distributive property

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

When revising an argumentative essay, a student notices a paragraph that does not support the thesis. The best revision strategy is to:

Answer: Remove or replace it with relevant evidence

Every body paragraph must support the thesis; off-topic paragraphs should be removed or replaced.