1. PART A: Which statement best identifies the central idea of the article? A Later high school start times could negatively impact students who naturally rise early in the morning. B Later high school start times provide students with additional time in the morning to prepare for the day. C Later high school start times would guarantee students additional sleep but could interfere with their academics. D Later high school start times would deprive students of useful preparation for their future while providing scant extra sleep.

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.