Acknowledge New Information and Modify Views Practice Test

A group is discussing whether a community should spend money on planting trees or adding more parking.

Jamal: “We should add parking because traffic is terrible, and it would make shopping easier.”

Sofia: “A city newsletter said trees can lower summer temperatures by several degrees and reduce flooding by absorbing rainwater. It also said shaded streets can make walking safer and encourage people to visit local stores.”

Jamal: “That’s interesting—I hadn’t considered flooding or heat. Based on that, I think planting trees might help more people overall, even if it doesn’t fix all the parking issues.”

How does Jamal respond to Sofia’s evidence?

In a 7th-grade discussion about the novel The Giver, students debate why Jonas stops taking his daily pill.

Emma: “I think Jonas stops because he wants to rebel and be different.”

Jamal: “But in Chapter 12, Jonas says he stopped because he noticed the pill was keeping feelings away, and he wanted to feel them. The text shows it’s less about being ‘different’ and more about understanding what the pill does.”

Emma: “I hadn’t thought about that. You’re right that the chapter explains the pill’s purpose. Based on that, I think Jonas stops taking it mainly to experience real emotions, not just to rebel.”

Which statement best describes Emma’s response in terms of acknowledging and modifying her view?​