The Lend-Lease Act was passed by the United States Congress in response to increased —

concern about German aggression in Europe

anger over the Japanese invasion of China

concern about Italian demands in North Africa

fear over the German pact with the Soviet Union

During World War II, the role of the Selective Service System in the United States was to —

increase industrial productivity

Which effect did United States participation in World War II have on the home front?

An increase in volunteers for the war effort

The end of racial segregation in the South

A decline in farm income due to war rationing

The growth of isolationism in the Midwest

The United States interned many Japanese Americans during World War II because of —

a fear they would aid the enemy

a concern over violent protest from them

their refusal to be drafted into the military

Grade 5 English · Reading Informational Text

Virginia SOL 5.RI.1

Virginia SOL 5.RI.1 is part of the Reading Informational Text strand in Grade 5 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension of grade-level complex informational texts. Below is what 5.RI.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.RI.1 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 5.RI.1 All Grade 5 English standards

What SOL 5.RI.1 means

Use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension of grade-level complex informational texts.

Practice Grade 5 English SOL questions

Free Grade 5 English questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 5.RI.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. The Lend-Lease Act was passed by the United States Congress in response to increased —
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Answer: F — concern about German aggression in Europe
2. During World War II, the role of the Selective Service System in the United States was to —
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Answer: A — draft military personnel
3. Which effect did United States participation in World War II have on the home front?
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Answer: F — An increase in volunteers for the war effort
4. The United States interned many Japanese Americans during World War II because of —
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Answer: B — a fear they would aid the enemy

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Skills you’ll practice for 5.RI.1

Summarize the main idea of texts and specific paragraphs within them.
Summarize events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in historical, scientific, or technical texts.
Describe how an author uses reasons, evidence, and opinions to support points in a text.
Identify which reasons and evidence support which points in a text.
Accurately quote from texts to support understanding.

Key concepts covered by 5.RI.1

summarize
main idea
paragraphs
events
procedures
ideas
concepts
historical texts
scientific texts
technical texts
author's reasons
evidence
opinions
text support
textual evidence
points
support
quoting
accuracy

How to study and practice SOL 5.RI.1

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.RI.1 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.

→ Take the free Grade 5 English SOL practice test

5.RI.2 — Analyze craft and style in grade-level complex informational texts.
5.RI.3 — Integrate concepts in informational texts by analyzing multiple accounts and relationships.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 5.RI.1

What is Virginia SOL 5.RI.1?

SOL 5.RI.1 is a Grade 5 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Informational Text strand. It expects students to use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension of grade-level complex informational texts.

What skills does SOL 5.RI.1 cover?

SOL 5.RI.1 is assessed on 5 skills: summarize the main idea of texts and specific paragraphs within them; summarize events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in historical, scientific, or technical texts; describe how an author uses reasons, evidence, and opinions to support points in a text; identify which reasons and evidence support which points in a text; accurately quote from texts to support understanding.

What strand of Grade 5 English is SOL 5.RI.1 in?

SOL 5.RI.1 belongs to the Reading Informational Text reporting strand of the Grade 5 English Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 5.RI.1?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.RI.1 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.