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Standard 2.0 Comprehension of Informational Text

Indicator 4. Determine 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

Selected Response Item
Read "Chinese Almond Cookies" and answer the following question.

Which step tells about mixing the wet ingredients?

  1. Step 2
  2. Step 3
  3. Step 4
  4. Step 5
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Correct Answer:
C
Resources for Objective 2.A.4.c:
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