Read the passage and answer Questions 1–5. Maria checked the school garden every morning. One day, she noticed that several plants were wilting. She realized they had not been watered over the weekend. Maria quickly gathered her classmates and organized a schedule to ensure the garden was cared for daily. What is the main idea of the passage?

Maria solves a problem by organizing help

The garden has many types of plants

The school garden is very large

Read the passage and answer Questions 101–105. Liam noticed that his classmates were struggling to complete their assignments on time. He suggested creating a checklist to help everyone stay organized. After using the checklist for a week, the class improved their completion rate and felt less stressed. What is the main idea of the passage?

A checklist helped improve organization

GACE Elementary Education (P–5) (702)

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Sections covered on the exam: English and Language Usage, The Arts, Health, and Wellness, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science.

Question 1 · English and Language Usage
Read the passage and answer Questions 1–5.
Maria checked the school garden every morning. One day, she noticed that several plants were wilting. She realized they had not been watered over the weekend. Maria quickly gathered her classmates and organized a schedule to ensure the garden was cared for daily.
What is the main idea of the passage?
- A.Maria enjoys gardening alone
- B.The garden has many types of plants
- C.Maria solves a problem by organizing help
- D.The school garden is very large
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Answer: C. Maria solves a problem by organizing help
The passage focuses on Maria identifying a problem and organizing a solution.
Question 2 · Mathematics
What is the value of 3/4 + 1/4?
- A.1/2
- B.3/8
- C.2/4
- D.1
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Answer: D. 1
Same denominator. Add numerators: 3 + 1 = 4 → 4/4 = 1.
Question 3 · Social Studies
Who was the first President of the United States?
- A.Thomas Jefferson
- B.John Adams
- C.Abraham Lincoln
- D.George Washington
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Answer: D. George Washington
George Washington served as the first U.S. President from 1789 to 1797.
Question 4 · Science
What is the basic unit of life?
- A.Tissue
- B.Cell
- C.Organ
- D.System
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Answer: B. Cell
Cells are the smallest units that perform all life functions.
Question 5 · The Arts, Health, and Wellness
Which element of art refers to brightness or darkness of a color?
- A.Value
- B.Texture
- C.Shape
- D.Line
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Answer: A. Value
Value describes how light or dark a color appears.
Question 6 · English and Language Usage
Read the passage and answer Questions 101–105.
Liam noticed that his classmates were struggling to complete their assignments on time. He suggested creating a checklist to help everyone stay organized. After using the checklist for a week, the class improved their completion rate and felt less stressed.
What is the main idea of the passage?
- A.Liam prefers working alone
- B.The class enjoys assignments
- C.A checklist helped improve organization
- D.Students dislike homework
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Answer: C. A checklist helped improve organization
The passage shows how using a checklist improved organization and performance.
Question 7 · Mathematics
What is 7/8 + 1/8?
- A.6/8
- B.1
- C.7/16
- D.8/16
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Answer: B. 1
Same denominator → 7 + 1 = 8 → 8/8 = 1.
Question 8 · Social Studies
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- A.George Washington
- B.Thomas Jefferson
- C.Benjamin Franklin
- D.John Adams
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Answer: B. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Question 9 · Science
Which organelle controls the activities of a cell?
- A.Mitochondria
- B.Nucleus
- C.Cell membrane
- D.Ribosome
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Answer: B. Nucleus
The nucleus regulates cell functions and contains genetic material.
Question 10 · The Arts, Health, and Wellness
Which element of art refers to the area between and around objects?
- A.Space
- B.Form
- C.Line
- D.Texture
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Answer: A. Space
Space refers to the area around and between objects in art.

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