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Selected Response Item for Grade 5

Standard 2.0 Comprehension of Informational Text

Topic A. Comprehension of Informational Text

Indicator 4. Determine and analyze important ideas and messages in informational texts

Objective c. State and support main ideas and messages

Assessment limit: In the text or a portion of the text

Read the story 'Air Travel' and answer the following question.

Which idea is best supported by information in the selection?

  1. Helicopters are more difficult to build than airplanes.
  2. Air travel has changed greatly over the years.
  3. Seaplanes are no longer used.
  4. Everyone wants to fly like a bird.

Correct Answer
B. Air travel has changed greatly over the years.
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