Which sentence would require a reader to make an inference about what is happening?(1 point)
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Henry walked in this morning with a new haircut.
Henry walked in this morning with a new haircut.
Kelsey signaled that she knew the correct answer.
Kelsey signaled that she knew the correct answer.
Marina was the tallest person on the team.
Marina was the tallest person on the team.
Dani bit her lip and tensed her shoulders at the news.
Dani bit her lip and tensed her shoulders at the news.
Dani bit her lip and tensed her shoulders at the news.
Which option is the best example of a central idea?(1 point)
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The story takes place in a small town and includes a conflict between a baseball coach and his players.
The story takes place in a small town and includes a conflict between a baseball coach and his players.
Knowledge can be a powerful mover of change.
Knowledge can be a powerful mover of change.
A group of baseball players change their minds about their coach after they learn why he is so strict.
A group of baseball players change their minds about their coach after they learn why he is so strict.
Change can be a difficult process.
Knowledge can be a powerful mover of change.
In a story about a group of young people going on their first camping trip, which option would be the most logical theme?(1 point)
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Young people like to be together.
Young people like to be together.
Stories about young people are popular.
Stories about young people are popular.
Camping for the first time is exciting.
Camping for the first time is exciting.
New experiences are of great value.
New experiences are of great value.
Which sentence connects an element of a story to a theme?(1 point)
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The symbol of the butterfly helps readers understand the importance of change in a person's life.
The symbol of the butterfly helps readers understand the importance of change in a person's life.
The main character's change from being overly critical to compassionate helps readers understand that empathy is needed to understand others.
The main character's change from being overly critical to compassionate helps readers understand that empathy is needed to understand others.
The conflict between the main character and her mother helps readers understand typical relationships between parents and children.
The conflict between the main character and her mother helps readers understand typical relationships between parents and children.
The story takes place during the early 1900s and helps readers understand how women were treated differently during that time.
The story takes place during the early 1900s and helps readers understand how women were treated differently during that time.
The symbol of the butterfly helps readers understand the importance of change in a person's life.
Which sentence provides objective information?(1 point)
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The stem of a sunflower can grow up to 10 feet tall.
The stem of a sunflower can grow up to 10 feet tall.
Sunflowers are more beautiful than tulips.
Sunflowers are more beautiful than tulips.
Growing a sunflower that is 10 feet tall is very impressive.
Growing a sunflower that is 10 feet tall is very impressive.
Sunflower seeds taste delicious in salads.