Question 4 • CMS 2025-2026 English I CREDIT RECOVERY
Read the paragraph about community service. Across the nation, high school students are loading their schedules with rigorous academic courses. Countless hours are being spent conjugating verbs, measuring angles, and memorizing historical facts in attempt to develop their young minds. But what about character? Kids need to look up from their textbooks and consider their communities. Kids who are in service to their neighbors and communities will emerge from high school better prepared than their academic peers. They will not only be prepared for classrooms, but for the life around it. What is the controlling idea?
Answer
A
Memorizing facts and practicing math skills assures academic success.
B
Students with rigorous academic courses spend many hours studying.
C
Youths should prioritize community service in preparation for their future.
D
Community-service opportunities should replace academic courses.
Explanation
The paragraph contrasts students’ focus on academic work with the need to think about character and serve their communities. It argues that students who help their neighbors will be better prepared not just for school, but for life. Therefore, the controlling idea is that youths should prioritize community service as preparation for their future.
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