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Developing Central Ideas in Wheels of Change, Part 5

Question 6 • 25-26 CA-English Language Arts 9 A

Which sentence could effectively be placed in a summary of Chapter 4 of Wheels of Change because it expresses a key idea objectively?

Answer
A
In the 1880s and 1890s, female bicycle racers faced a variety of opponents, including males, horses, and an occasional dog.
B
Some women foolishly pushed themselves to unbelievable lengths, sustaining a multitude of injuries just to be victorious.
C
Women preferred racing on the East Coast and in the Midwest because these areas were filled with kind people who supported them.
D
Had I been alive at the time, I would have supported women for their courageous and competitive efforts in bicycle racing.

Explanation

A summary should state an important idea in a factual, objective way. Choice A reports that female bicycle racers in the 1880s and 1890s competed against a range of opponents, without adding personal judgment. Choice B calls the women foolish, and choice D gives a personal opinion; choice C makes a broad claim about people’s attitudes that may not be supported.

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