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Flashcard 1: Identify the central idea: “Early schools were one-room; later schools added grades and subjects.”
Answer: Schools changed over time from one-room classrooms to organized grade levels. Captures the evolution from simple to complex schools.
Flashcard 2: Which sentence best combines two key details into one objective summary statement?
Answer: The text describes how recycling saves energy and reduces landfill waste. Combines two benefits into one factual statement.
Flashcard 3: Find and correct the opinion word to make this summary objective: “The author brilliantly proves…”
Answer: Replace “brilliantly” with a neutral word such as “clearly” or remove it. "Brilliantly" is evaluative; neutral words maintain objectivity.
Flashcard 4: Which sentence best states a central idea broad enough to cover many details in a text?
Answer: “The text explains several ways technology has changed communication.”. Broad statements can encompass multiple supporting details.
Flashcard 5: Identify the irrelevant detail for the central idea “Plastic harms ocean life.”
Answer: The author’s favorite beach has soft, white sand. Beach description doesn't relate to plastic pollution.
Flashcard 6: Which detail best shows cause and effect for “Deforestation increases flooding”?
Answer: Without trees, rainwater runs off faster and rivers overflow more easily. Shows clear causal relationship between trees and flooding.
Flashcard 7: Identify the best objective summary sentence: “The author explains how drought affects farms.”
Answer: The text explains how drought reduces crop yields and harms farmers. This objectively states the text's content without opinion.
Flashcard 8: Which detail best supports the central idea “Exercise improves health”?
Answer: Regular activity lowers heart disease risk and strengthens muscles. This detail directly supports the health benefits claim.
Flashcard 9: Identify the central idea: “Bees pollinate crops; without them, food production drops.”
Answer: Bees are essential to food production because they pollinate crops. This connects the cause (pollination) to the effect (food).
Flashcard 10: Which sentence is NOT appropriate for an objective summary?
Answer: “The author makes an excellent point and everyone should agree.”. "Excellent" and "should agree" express opinions.
Flashcard 11: Which option is an opinion, not an objective detail: "The policy was unfair" or "The policy raised taxes"?
Answer: "The policy was unfair.". "Unfair" expresses judgment; "raised taxes" states fact.
Flashcard 12: Identify the best central idea statement: "Pollution harms rivers by damaging habitats."
Answer: It is a central idea because it is a main claim, not a single fact. Makes a broad statement, not just states a detail.
Flashcard 13: Identify the topic of this sentence: "Bees are vital because they pollinate many crops."
Answer: Bees. The subject being discussed, not the claim.
Flashcard 14: Which sentence is a key detail that supports: "Exercise improves health"?
Answer: "Regular activity can lower blood pressure and strengthen the heart.". Provides specific evidence for the general claim.
Flashcard 15: Find and correct the opinion word in this summary sentence: "The author wisely explains recycling."
Answer: Remove "wisely" (judgment) to keep the summary objective. "Wisely" adds judgment; stick to facts.
Flashcard 16: Which detail is most relevant to a summary about "causes of drought"?
Answer: Information about low rainfall and high temperatures. Directly explains the causes mentioned in the topic.
Flashcard 17: Find and correct the opinion in this summary sentence: 'The invention was amazing and changed communication.'
Answer: Correct: 'The invention changed communication.'. Remove 'amazing' (opinion word) to make it objective.
Flashcard 18: Which sentence is the best objective summary statement: A) The author is annoying. B) The article explains causes of drought and effects on farms.
Answer: B) The article explains causes of drought and effects on farms. Option B states facts objectively; A expresses personal opinion.
Flashcard 19: Identify the irrelevant detail for the central idea 'Recycling conserves resources': A) saves energy B) reduces landfill C) author likes blue bins
Answer: C) author likes blue bins. Personal preferences don't support factual claims about recycling benefits.
Flashcard 20: Which detail best supports this central idea: 'Exercise improves health'?
Answer: Regular activity lowers blood pressure and strengthens the heart. This detail provides specific health benefits that support the claim.
Flashcard 21: Identify the central idea: 'Bees pollinate many crops; without them, food production drops.'
Answer: Bees are essential to food production because they pollinate crops. This captures the cause-effect relationship shown in the details.
Flashcard 22: Which word best signals an opinion and should not appear in an objective summary: 'surprisingly' or 'because'?
Answer: Surprisingly. 'Surprisingly' expresses subjective reaction, not objective fact.