Walking is not the most exciting form of exercise a person can take on for fitness. Yet it is low impact and requires no fancy equipment. That makes walking a simple activity for those new to exercise. Walking is less likely than other exercises to cause injury to leg tendons and muscles. All it requires is a good pair of sneakers—no cables, stylish outfits, or weights required. Of course, a person could increase the benefit of a workout by adding weights or speed walking.
Which of the following statements supports the central idea in this paragraph?
Walking has a low risk of injury.
Walking is boring.
Walking is too easy for those who exercise regularly.
Walking requires sneakers in good condition.
Question 14(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(01.05 MC)
Judy Blume's career as an American writer spans four decades and includes many literary awards. She is most famous for her novels geared toward pre-teens. One notable example is Tales of a Fourth-Grade Nothing. However, Blume also has had success writing for an adult audience. Three of her novels for adults reached the New York Times best-seller list. In a 2008 interview Blume remarked, "I have so many stories left to tell!" By that time she had written nearly 30 novels. Judy Blume an exceptionally talented and productive American author.
Which sentence could be added to further support the central idea in this paragraph?
Averaging a book a year, Blume's many works have been sold around the world.
Critics of Blume's stories say that most of her works are better suited for adults.
Many of Blume's stories focus on women or girls as the main characters.
Whenever Blume publishes a new story, she gives an interview to the media.
Question 15(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(01.05 MC)
Read the following passage and determine which sentence could be added to further support the central idea.
West Virginia is aptly nicknamed the Mountain State. It has an average elevation of 1,500 feet above sea level, which makes it the highest of any state east of the Mississippi River. The Appalachian and Allegheny Mountains are a part of West Virginia landscape, and many outdoor activities are centered around the mountains. Everything from rock climbing, to skiing, to hiking are all centered around these beautiful mountains.
a) Montana is a state that also has beautiful mountains.
b) The New River Gorge Bridge is a popular tourist attraction.
c) West Virginia's tallest mountain is Spruce Knob.
d) West Virginia broke away from Virginia to become its own state in 1863.
c) West Virginia's tallest mountain is Spruce Knob.
c) West Virginia's tallest mountain is Spruce Knob.
The sentence that could be added to further support the central idea in this paragraph is:
c) West Virginia's tallest mountain is Spruce Knob.