7. Read the following passage and answer the question:

Question

The old oak tree had weathered countless storms, its branches scarred but strong. Generations of children had played beneath it, and though the town had changed, the tree remained, a silent guardian of memories and time.

What theme does this passage convey?

(2 points)
Responses

A. Nature provides recreational opportunities
A. Nature provides recreational opportunities

B. Change is inevitable, but some things endure
B. Change is inevitable, but some things endure

C. Trees are important for the environment
C. Trees are important for the environment

D. Communities need gathering places

Answer 1

The theme conveyed in the passage is:

B. Change is inevitable, but some things endure

The passage highlights how the old oak tree has withstood the test of time and remains a constant presence despite the changes in the town around it.