Nebraska NSCAS ELA Grade 7 Practice Questions - Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System English Language Arts - Grade 7 Exam

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Read the passage: Marcus had always been afraid of the water. When his friends signed up for swim lessons at the community pool, he forced himself to join them. The first day, he gripped the edge and refused to let go. His instructor, Ms. Patel, told him to take it one breath at a time. By the third week, Marcus was floating on his back without help, and by summer's end he was racing his friends across the pool. What is the main idea of this passage?

Marcus dislikes his swim instructor. Marcus overcomes his fear of swimming through gradual effort. Marcus is the fastest swimmer in his friend group. Marcus only swims because his friends make him.

Correct Answer:

Marcus overcomes his fear of swimming through gradual effort.

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