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Central idea test
Students practise finding the central idea and supporting details by reading a passage and answering questions such as choosing the central idea and selecting the two details that match an analysis. Includes short passages and Level 7.
By Edform · English language arts · Grade 7 · Published Oct 28, 2026 · New
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- Read the passage, then choose its central idea. At Lincoln Middle School, a sunny corner of the courtyard sat unused. A group of students proposed turning it into a garden. Before planting, they tested the soil and learned that it needed compost. A local gardener showed them how to make compost from food scraps and dry leaves. The students built raised beds, which made the plants easier to reach. They also set up a watering schedule and collected rainwater in a barrel. When some leaves began to
- Which TWO details support the idea that students planned and organized the garden?
- The students kept the original watering schedule even after the leaves began to wilt.
- Which detail best shows that the students responded to a problem?
- What did the students use to collect rainwater? Answer in one or two words.
- Which choice is the best summary of the passage?
- Which TWO details show that people besides the student who proposed the garden contributed to the project?
- The raised beds helped make the plants easier for students to reach.
- What challenge did students discover before planting?
- Name one kind of vegetable the garden produced. Answer with one word.
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