Select the three sentences that should be included in a summary of the text "Year–Round Schooling Helps Students, Teachers, and Families."

A.
Year–round schooling can improve student performance.

B.
There are financial gains to choosing year–round schooling.

C.
Year–round schooling is a topic that is often misunderstood.

D.
The switch to year–round schooling can be easily accomplished.

A. Year–round schooling can improve student performance.

B. There are financial gains to choosing year–round schooling.
C. Year–round schooling is a topic that is often misunderstood.

B. remind

Which of the following BEST states the central ideas of "Schools Should Stick to Traditional Schedules"?

A.
Year–round schooling does not save taxpayers money. Year–round schooling does not give students long enough breaks.

B.
Year–round schooling does not improve student performance. Year–round schooling is difficult to put into place.

C.
Year–round schooling makes it difficult for students to hold part–time jobs. Year–round schooling does not improve student performance.

D.
Year–round schooling does not allow schools to better use space. Year–round schooling is difficult for parents with children in different tracks.

B. Year–round schooling does not improve student performance. Year–round schooling is difficult to put into place.

Read the paragraph from "Schools Should Stick to Traditional Schedules."

While supporters contend that year–round schooling will improve student performance, little proof exists suggesting that this is the case. Students in year–round programs attend school for about the same number of days as students in traditional programs. These students do not spend more time learning. Rather, their breaks are just spread out throughout the year. Shorter breaks may make it easier for some students to recall information, but others may struggle if teachers spend too little time on review.

How does this information help the reader understand the information about year–round schedules in paragraph 3 of "Year–Round Schooling Helps Students, Teachers, and Families"?
A.
It shows that students can advance quickly instead of waiting for the new school year to start.

B.
It shows that there are shorter breaks throughout the year.

C.
It shows that this method is a disadvantage to those who need review at the beginning of the year.

D.
It shows that year–round schooling improves student performance.

C. It shows that this method is a disadvantage to those who need review at the beginning of the year.

were the answers right

Yes, the answers provided were correct.

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

A.
Penelope scanned the dim crowded room, full of people, for her brother.

B.
Penelope wore a sequined fluorescent dress to the party.

C.
Penelope wrote a long, detailed story for her creative writing class.

D.
Penelope's favorite aunt, Jane, decided to come for a short sweet visit.

D. Penelope's favorite aunt, Jane, decided to come for a short sweet visit.