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QuizMultiple Choice

Mystery and Suspense; Espionage and Intrigue — Test

Question 25 • Language Arts 9

Enzo read this passage from "The Smithville Gazette: Neighborhood Thief Strikes Again.” Another episode in the recent spate of neighborhood thefts occurred on Saturday at Ferguson’s department store. Several pieces of jewelry were taken at approximately 12:30 in the afternoon. Mrs. Jane Dickson, the employee working the jewelry counter reported that she did not initially see the theft, but realized shortly before 1 p.m. that several necklaces were missing from inside the jewelry case, which she had accidentally left unlocked while moving away to help another customer. Instead of taking notes on the central idea, Enzo copied the passage down exactly. What is the best way to revise the passage into notes that reveal the central idea?

Answer
A
Saturday @ 12:30 p.m., Ferguson’s, Mrs. Jane Dickson, jewelry, necklaces
B
robbery @ Ferguson’s jewelry on Sat.—necklaces stolen
C
On Saturday at Ferguson’s, there was a robbery and some jewelry was stolen.
D
Mrs. Jane Dickson says there was a jewelry robbery.

Explanation

The central idea is that jewelry was stolen from Ferguson’s department store on Saturday. Choice C captures that main event in brief note form, while leaving out details that are less important. Choice D lists details without showing what happened, and choice A gives an incomplete account.

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