Which best summarizes paragraph 2?

Brain size differs, but intelligence is similar.

Males and females score similarly.

Why does the author present Dr. Leonard Sax’s findings?

To prove stereotypes are opinions

To show women are more intelligent

Paragraph 6 suggests that

females develop verbal skills earlier

females express better in speech than writing

Grade 12 English · Reading Informational Text

Virginia SOL 12.RI.2

Virginia SOL 12.RI.2 is part of the Reading Informational Text strand in Grade 12 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students analyze craft and style in informational and technical texts. Below is what 12.RI.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 12.RI.2 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 12.RI.2 All Grade 12 English standards

What SOL 12.RI.2 means

Analyze craft and style in informational and technical texts.

Practice Grade 12 English SOL questions

Free Grade 12 English questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 12.RI.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. Which best summarizes paragraph 2?
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Answer: H — Brain size differs, but intelligence is similar.
2. The word talk is used
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Answer: B — figuratively
3. Why does the author present Dr. Leonard Sax’s findings?
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Answer: F — To establish credibility
4. Paragraph 6 suggests that
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Answer: B — females develop verbal skills earlier

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Skills you’ll practice for 12.RI.2

Analyze text structures to discern their effect on meaning and message.
Analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning, author's attitude, and mood.

Key concepts covered by 12.RI.2

text structure
informational writing
technical writing
meaning
word choice
author's attitude
mood
cumulative impact

How to study and practice SOL 12.RI.2

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 12.RI.2 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.

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12.RI.1 — Interpret and evaluate key ideas, structure, and arguments in informational texts.
12.RI.3 — Evaluate texts with differing points of view and analyze organizational structures.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 12.RI.2

What is Virginia SOL 12.RI.2?

SOL 12.RI.2 is a Grade 12 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Informational Text strand. It expects students to analyze craft and style in informational and technical texts.

What skills does SOL 12.RI.2 cover?

SOL 12.RI.2 is assessed on 2 skills: analyze text structures to discern their effect on meaning and message; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning, author's attitude, and mood.

What strand of Grade 12 English is SOL 12.RI.2 in?

SOL 12.RI.2 belongs to the Reading Informational Text reporting strand of the Grade 12 English Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 12.RI.2?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 12.RI.2 is already solid, then work the 2 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.