Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Water is a basic human need, yet not everyone has access to it. Lack of access to clean water is a
global health crisis. Today, 785 million people- 1 in 9- lack access to safe water. This means that
these people, mostly women and children, must travel far distances to get water, instead of working
or going to school or caring for their families. Helping people gain access to clean, safe water
empowers them with more time for school and work and it contributes to improved health for
people around the world.
The first two sentences of this paragraph name the key concept. How do the underlined sentences
help develop this key concept?
(1 point)
They tell a real-life story of a people living without access to clean water.
They give background information on the history of the global water crisis.
They give evidence to support the claim that access to clean water is a global
health crisis.
They offer a possible solution for the global water crisis.
They give evidence to support the claim that access to clean water is a global health crisis.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Water is a basic human need, yet not everyone has access to it. Lack of access to clean water is a
global health crisis. Today, 785 million people- 1 in 9- lack access to safe water. This means that
these people, mostly women and children, must travel far distances to get water, instead of working
or going to school or caring for their families. Helping people gain access to clean, safe water
empowers them with more time for school and work and it contributes to improved health for
people around the world.
The first two sentences of this paragraph name the key concept. How does this sentence, "Today, 785 million people- 1 in 9- lack access to safe water. This means that these people, mostly women and children, must travel far distances to get water,
instead of working or going to school or caring for their families.", helps develop this key concept?
(1 point)
They tell a real-life story of a people living without access to clean water.
They give background information on the history of the global water crisis.
They give evidence to support the claim that access to clean water is a global
health crisis.
They offer a possible solution for the global water crisis.
They give evidence to support the claim that access to clean water is a global health crisis.
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Although our town's parks and recreation department has some wonderful programs, it is not
inclusive. Adding an adaptive sports program to our community center would be wonderful for our
town. Adaptive sports are conventional sports that have been modified to meet the needs of people
with disabilities. Involvement in adaptive sports has so many benefits for people with special needs.
According to Disabled Sports USA, individuals involved in adaptive sports programs have higher
employment rates, have more physically active lifestyles, and enjoy socializing more. Also, regular
participation in sports has been shown to increase overall physical and mental health for people of
all abilities.
Which statement describes the author's point of view?
(1 point)
The Parks and Recreation Department is inclusive and does not need to add any
additional programming.
Adaptive sports are great but too expensive to implement in the town.
An adaptive sports program would be a great addition to the town parks and
recreation department.
The town offers some great programs through its parks and recreation
department.
An adaptive sports program would be a great addition to the town parks and recreation department.
Which strategy is the most effective way for the author of a persuasive text to refute an opposing
viewpoint? (1 point)
telling readers that the opposing viewpoint simply has no support
providing statistics that contradict the opposing viewpoint
restating the original argument in even stronger terms
pointing out that the opposing viewpoint is biased
providing statistics that contradict the opposing viewpoint
Which type of media conveys information in an exciting way? (1 point)
a video
audio recording
text
photo
a video
Why is it important for an author to include an opposing claim? (1 point)
to interest the reader
to convince the reader to agree with the other side
to introduce the other side, then disprove it
to prove they are always right