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Identifying Supporting Details Assignment Directions: Read the following paragraph carefully and answer the question that follows by choosing the correct letter (Capitalize the Letter Please). The electronic nature of computers gives them several important attributes. First, computers are extremely fast at processing instructions, that is, at performing calculations and making logical comparisons. Second, computers are extremely accurate in their processing. Rarely does a computer make an electronic mistake that it does not catch itself. Almost all errors in computer data processing are caused by faulty programs prepared by humans. Third, computers are extremely reliable. Because they are primarily electronic and without moving parts, they seldom have failures. –Source: Adapted from George M. Scott. Principles of Mall  6. Which of the following is a supporting detail mentioned in the paragraph? Computers enhance our lives in three ways. Computers are extremely accurate in their processing. The electronic nature of computers gives them several important attributes. Errors in computer data processing can be corrected electronically.  

Read the passage and answer the question. While some argue that technology isolates people, research suggests that digital communication tools have helped strengthen relationships by allowing people to stay connected despite physical distance. Video calls, instant messaging, and social media platforms enable individuals to maintain close ties with family and friends across the globe, counteracting the idea that technology weakens personal relationships.   What is the main idea of this passage? 

Instructions:Match each author’s main claim (1–10) with the best summary sentence (A–L).Not all summary sentences will be used.   Author’s Main Claims An article argues that remote work increases productivity for many employees because it reduces commuting time and workplace distractions. An essay claims that exposure to diverse viewpoints in college classrooms strengthens students’ critical thinking skills. An article argues that the decline of local newspapers weakens democratic accountability in communities. An article explains that frequent multitasking with digital devices reduces individuals’ ability to sustain deep concentration. An essay claims that urban green spaces improve residents’ mental health by reducing stress and encouraging physical activity. An article argues that fast fashion contributes to environmental pollution because of excessive waste and unsustainable manufacturing practices. An article claims that early childhood education programs significantly improve long-term academic outcomes for disadvantaged students. An essay argues that misinformation spreads quickly on social media because emotionally charged content attracts more engagement. An article argues that artificial intelligence will reshape the labor market by automating routine jobs while increasing demand for creative skills. An essay claims that food deserts contribute to higher rates of diet-related illnesses in low-income communities.   Summary Sentences The author argues that remote work increases productivity by reducing commuting time and workplace distractions. The article discusses remote work and productivity in modern workplaces. The author argues that exposure to diverse viewpoints in college classrooms strengthens students’ critical thinking abilities. The author explains that the decline of local newspapers weakens democratic accountability in local communities. The article describes newspapers and changes in the media industry. The author argues that frequent digital multitasking reduces people’s ability to maintain deep concentration. The author claims that urban green spaces improve mental health by reducing stress and encouraging physical activity. The author argues that fast fashion contributes to environmental pollution through excessive waste and unsustainable production practices. The article discusses environmental problems in the fashion industry. The author claims that early childhood education improves long-term academic outcomes for disadvantaged students. The author argues that emotionally charged misinformation spreads rapidly on social media because it attracts greater user engagement. The author explains that artificial intelligence will reshape the labor market by automating routine jobs while increasing demand for creative and analytical skills. The article discusses technology and the future of work. The author argues that food deserts contribute to higher rates of diet-related illnesses in low-income communities.

Identifying Supporting Details Assignment Directions: Read the following paragraph carefully and answer the question that follows by choosing the correct letter (Capitalize the Letter Please). This paragraph comes from a health textbook: “Millennial generation” is the name given to today’s young adults who were born between 1982 and 2000. There have been some initial research studies of the millennial generation’s progress in mastering the developmental expectations for the transition from adolescence to early adulthood. These studies have found that. compared to earlier generations, the millennials are: more inclined to drop out of college for a period of time, and take longer to finish college even if they have not dropped out more likely to change colleges, an • more likely to return home to live after completing college, prompting the term “the boomerang phenomenon” more likely to share a residence with friends from college than to live alone or to return home more likely to take jobs in food services and retail sales that pay relative! low wages likely to leave a job rather than deal with job-related conflict, thus not experiencing advancement within the workplace more inclined to fill leisure time with technology-based media. less likely to have refined communications skills, due in large part to technology-based communication more likely to volunteer-not to pad their resumes, but for the well-being of others more likely to have a more diverse group of friends, in terms of both gender and race less likely to marry, less likely to marry at a younger age, and more likely to delay parenting until older   –Source: Adapted from Wayne A. Payne. Dale B. Hahn. and Ellen B. Lucas. Understanding Young Health, 100, p. 2. Copyright © 2009 by The McGraw-Hill Companies. 10. Which of the following is not a supporting detail mentioned in the paragraph? Millennials are less likely to marry at a younger age. Millennials are more inclined to take longer to finish college. Millennials typically trust only their family members and parents. Millennials are more likely to have a more diverse group of friends.  

Please identify the author’s main idea. Shocking as it seems, cannibalism is common in the animal world. In species such as the red-back spider, the black widow spider, the praying mantis, and the scorpion, the female commonly eats the male after mating. Another widespread form of cannibalism is size-structured cannibalism, in which large individuals consume smaller ones. Octopus, ats, toads, fish, monitor lizards, salamanders, crocodiles, spiders, crustaceans, birds, mammals, and a vast number of insects have all been observed to engage in size-structured cannibalism. Yet another common form of cannibalism is infanticide. Classic examples include the chimpanzees, where groups of adult make have been observed to attack their infants and lions, where adult males commonly kill infants when they take over a new harem after replacing the previous males. Also, gerbils and hamsters eat their young if they are stillborn, or if the mothers are specifically stressed. What is main idea of the above paragraph?

Please read the following paragraph and identify whether the following student’s summary accurate. Original Out-of-wedlock births are becoming more common around the globe. In Europe, the proportion of babies born out of wedlock has doubled and tripled in the past twenty years. Many people assume that this is because European welfare states support single mothers (and the poor overall) more generously than the U.S. government does. And this belief is prevalent in a more extreme form: Some people believe that unwed mothers (especially teens) get pregnant and have a baby just to get a welfare check, and that consequently it’s not surprising that European countries have increasing rates. But all industrialized countries, including the United States, are cutting back on welfare provision as a result of the tightening global economy, and out-of-wedlock births have responded by increasing. Student Summary Numbers of babies born to single mothers have been increasing, even though welfare support has been decreasing. The last two decades have seen such births tripling in Europe. The belief that welfare encourages unwed women to have babies seems to be unjustified.

Answer the reading comprehension questions on pp. 88-89. Capitalize the letter and do not use any punctuation after. 7.

Which of the following best demonstrates a failed paraphrase in a summary? A. Rewriting the original ideas in simpler termsB. Changing a few words from the original while keeping sentence structureC. Restating the author’s ideas in your own sentence and styleD. Using a new sentence structure to capture the original meaning

An author claims that regular physical activity improves both cognitive performance and emotional well-being. Which sentence is the weakest summary? A. The author argues that regular exercise improves both mental performance and emotional health.B. The article discusses exercise and health benefits.C. The author explains that physical activity improves cognitive performance.D. The author claims that exercise benefits both the mind and emotional well-being.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, families often hired older women known as chaperones to keep watch over their daughters. These women played an important role in courtship. When a young man asked a girl on a date, he automatically invited her chaperone as well. If a young lady entertained her boyfriend in the parlor, the chaperone did not budge from the room. Because of her responsibilities, the chaperone had the power to make courtship pleasurable or miserable. Some chaperones had soft hearts and gave young lovers some privacy. Others were such sticklers for appearances that they prevented the young couple even from exchanging personal remarks. In addition to being guardians, chaperones sometimes functioned as private yes. They investigated the background of gentlemen who called their charger to see which one would make the best match. What is the topic of the above paragraph?