Question

ead the Passage:


Many middle school students struggle to get enough sleep on school nights. Between homework, after-school activities, and time spent using electronic devices, students often stay awake later than they should. Although students may feel they can manage on less sleep, research suggests otherwise.

Lack of sleep can affect students in several ways. When students are tired, they may have difficulty concentrating during lessons and remembering important information. In addition, ongoing sleep deprivation can impact students’ moods, making them more irritable and less motivated at school.

Studies show that students who get adequate sleep tend to perform better academically and maintain healthier emotional well-being. These students are often more alert in class and better prepared to handle daily challenges. For these reasons, sleep plays an important role in students’ overall success.



Part A
What is the central idea of the passage?

(2 points)
Responses

A. Middle school students spend too much time using electronic devices
A. Middle school students spend too much time using electronic devices

B. Getting enough sleep is essential for students’ academic performance and well-being
B. Getting enough sleep is essential for students’ academic performance and well-being

C. Students feel tired because of homework and activities
C. Students feel tired because of homework and activities

D. Research studies focus on student sleep habits
D. Research studies focus on student sleep habits
Question 2
Part B
Which sentence from the passage best supports the answer in Part A?

(2 points)
Responses

A. “Between homework, after-school activities, and time spent using electronic devices, students often stay awake later than they should.”
A. “Between homework, after-school activities, and time spent using electronic devices, students often stay awake later than they should.”

B. “When students are tired, they may have difficulty concentrating during lessons and remembering important information.”
B. “When students are tired, they may have difficulty concentrating during lessons and remembering important information.”

C. “Studies show that students who get adequate sleep tend to perform better academically and maintain healthier emotional well-being.”
C. “Studies show that students who get adequate sleep tend to perform better academically and maintain healthier emotional well-being.”

D. “These students are often more alert in class and better prepared to handle daily challenges.”

Answer 1

Part A: B

Part B: C — “Studies show that students who get adequate sleep tend to perform better academically and maintain healthier emotional well-being.”