Structured Practice

SAT Reading and Writing 9: Main idea and evidence

MCQ

MCQ 1 marks 2 minutes 0 words

Task instructions

Choose the answer best supported by the passage and standard written English.

A short passage explains that a city pilot reduced food waste only after collection schedules were adjusted using resident feedback.

Which choice best states the main idea?
A. The pilot improved when implementation responded to user behaviour.
B. Food waste can never be reduced.
C. Collection schedules have no effect.
D. Residents opposed all recycling.

Practice workspace

Write notes or your response

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Reveal answer key / expected response

A — The pilot improved when implementation responded to user behaviour.

Official-style scoring criteria

Accuracy in information and ideas, craft and structure, expression of ideas, or standard English conventions.