M-STEP Grade 7 ELA Practice Questions - Michigan Student Test Of Educational Progress Grade 7 English Language Arts Exam

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Read Paragraph 3 from the story about Clara's orchard: Paragraph 3: By sunset, Clara's arms ached and her shears were dulled, but three full rows of apple trees stood clean and structured against the evening sky. Looking back at the cleared branches, she realized that daunting challenges become manageable when tackled one small step at a time. Which sentence best expresses a central theme developed in this excerpt?

Harvesting fruit requires expensive modern agricultural equipment. Persistent effort in the face of large tasks leads to meaningful accomplishment. Living in rural areas is always superior to living in urban environments. Young people should avoid taking on heavy physical responsibilities.

Correct Answer:

Persistent effort in the face of large tasks leads to meaningful accomplishment.

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