Informational Main idea
What is main/central idea?
A. The most important idea of the text
B. The main focus
C. Relates to the whole story, not one part
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Your ENERGY IN and OUT don’t have to balance every day. It’s having a balance over time that will help you stay at a healthy weight for the long term. (paragraph 4)
Which sentence from the selection reinforces this idea?
A. “You burn a certain number of calories just by breathing air and digesting food.” (paragraph 2)
B. “People who are more physically active burn more calories than those who are not as physically active.” (paragraph 3)
C. “Active means a lifestyle that includes physical activity equivalent to walking more than 3 miles per day at 3 to 4 miles per hour, in addition to the light physical activity associated with typical day-to-day life.” (paragraph 6)
D. “Eating just 150 calories more a day than you burn can lead to an extra 5 pounds over 6 months.” (paragraph 7)
D. “Eating just 150 calories more a day than you burn can lead to an extra 5 pounds over 6 months.” (paragraph 7)
The word sedentary comes from the Latin word sedēre, which means “to sit.” What does sedentary mean in paragraph 6?
A. having little improvement
B. reflecting inactivity or sitting in place
C. in a way that takes time
D. moving from a sitting to a standing position
B. reflecting inactivity or sitting in place
What can the reader infer about how Mandy feels after the groceries spill?
A. She is mostly angry at the customer for being rude.
B. She is embarrassed and overwhelmed by the mistake.
C. She is confused about how the bag tore open.
D. She is unconcerned because accidents happen often.
B. She is embarrassed and overwhelmed by the mistake.
What is theme?
A. The author's message
B. The big idea
C. The lesson you are learning for the whole story
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is the central idea of the text?
A. People should follow the calorie chart exactly to avoid gaining weight.
B. Energy balance depends on the relationship between calories consumed and calories burned over time.
C. Physical activity is more important than diet for maintaining a healthy weight.
D. Children and adults require the same number of calories to stay healthy.
B. Energy balance depends on the relationship between calories consumed and calories burned over time.
Read this sentence from the passage.
An important part of maintaining energy balance is the amount of ENERGY OUT (physical activity) that you do. (paragraph 3)
Which of the following accurately describes this sentence?
A. a claim based on the author’s personal experience
B. a claim that uses exaggeration for emphasis
C. a claim that could be proven with facts
D. a claim based on an expert’s opinion
C. a claim that could be proven with facts
In the section “What Is ‘Energy Balance’?”, what does the phrase “ENERGY OUT” most nearly mean as it is used in the text?
A. The amount of energy stored in the body after eating
B. The calories a person burns through physical activity and daily functions
C. The energy a person loses only during organized exercise
D. The total number of calories recommended for a person’s age and gender
B. The calories a person burns through physical activity and daily functions
Which detail from the text best supports the conclusion that this is a difficult day for Mandy?
A. Mandy is working the afternoon shift at the grocery store.
B. Mandy learns to use the cash register and stock shelves.
C. Mandy drops the groceries while bagging and believes she is “failing miserably.”
D. Mandy thanks Caroline before helping the customer again.
C. Mandy drops the groceries while bagging and believes she is “failing miserably.”
Which sentence best states the theme of the story?
A. Accidents will happen when you least expect it.
B. Everyone should be treated with respect.
C. Learning anything new can be a challenge.
D. It is embarrassing to make a mistake.
B. Everyone should be treated with respect.
Which two statements from the passage support the central idea that the intake of calories is an important part of maintaining energy balance.
A. “Here are some ways to burn 150 calories (ENERGY OUT) in just 30 minutes (for a 150 pound person)” (paragraph 7)
B. “People who are more physically active burn more calories than those who are not as physically active.” (paragraph 3)
C. “Eating just 150 calories more a day than you burn can lead to an extra 5 pounds over 6 months.” (paragraph 7)
D. “Here are some ways to cut 150 calories (ENERGY IN)” (paragraph 7)
A. “Here are some ways to burn 150 calories (ENERGY OUT) in just 30 minutes (for a 150 pound person)” (paragraph 7)
D. “Here are some ways to cut 150 calories (ENERGY IN)” (paragraph 7)
Based on the information in the text, what can be reasonably inferred about a child who eats the recommended number of calories but gets very little physical activity?
A. The child will maintain a healthy weight as long as they are still growing.
B. The child may gain excess weight over time because their ENERGY OUT is lower than their ENERGY IN.
C. The child will lose weight because growing children burn more calories naturally.
D. The child’s weight will stay the same because energy balance does not need to happen every day.
B. The child may gain excess weight over time because their ENERGY OUT is lower than their ENERGY IN.
Which sentence from the text best helps the reader determine the meaning of “ENERGY OUT”?
A. “Energy is another word for ‘calories.’”
B. “You burn a certain number of calories just by breathing air and digesting food.”
C. “What you burn through physical activity is ENERGY OUT.”
D. “The same amount of ENERGY IN and ENERGY OUT over time = weight stays the same.”
C. “What you burn through physical activity is ENERGY OUT.”
What can be inferred about Caroline based on her actions and dialogue?
A. She enjoys correcting customers when they are rude.
B. She is inexperienced but confident in her position.
C. She is patient and willing to support Mandy as she learns.
D. She is mainly concerned with showing authority as the store owner.
C. She is patient and willing to support Mandy as she learns.
Which line from the passage best shows that everyone should be treated with respect, no matter who they are?
A. “She stared down at the mess in shock as her face flushed with embarrassment and the world around her came to a complete stop.” (paragraph 1)
B. “Today was Mandy’s first day at her new job at the grocery store, and it had already been a hectic one.” (paragraph 4)
C. “‘Accidents happen to everyone,’ Caroline, the cashier, said politely to the woman.” (paragraph 5)
D. “‘I’m more than a cashier,’ Caroline said, ‘I’m also the owner of this store.’” (paragraph 7)
D. “‘I’m more than a cashier,’ Caroline said, ‘I’m also the owner of this store.’” (paragraph 7)