Question

use the hints on this page to help you answer the questions. 1 which sentence best captures a central idea of the biography? a career paths are not always easy to identify and follow. b suni williams did not face any difficult challenges in her career. c the career path chosen by suni williams was very predictable. d people should never change their career path. 2 which sentence from the biography best captures a second central idea of the text? a “she says she was just an “okay” high school student.” b “it dawned on her that her helicopter training could be her ticket to space.” c ““the only one who’s telling me i’m not going to be an astronaut is me.”” d “williams eventually trained to become a member of the international space station crew, where she served as flight engineer and set a new record for women in space.” 3 describe one central idea about suni williams’ life. list at least three details from the text that support this idea.

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option for the first question. Option A is a general - true statement about career paths. Option B is incorrect as Suni Williams likely faced challenges. Option C is wrong as her path was not predictable. Option D is an extreme and incorrect view. For the second question, option D shows her achievement and is a central idea. For the third question, a central idea could be her perseverance in achieving her space - related goals. Details could include her realization that helicopter training could lead to space, her self - belief in becoming an astronaut, and her success in the International Space Station.

Answer:

1. A. Career paths are not always easy to identify and follow.
2. D. "Williams eventually trained to become a member of the International Space Station crew, where she served as flight engineer and set a new record for women in space."
3. Central idea: Suni Williams persevered to achieve space - related goals.

• Detail 1: She realized her helicopter training could be her ticket to space.
• Detail 2: She believed in herself when others might have doubted (the only one telling her she couldn't be an astronaut was herself).
• Detail 3: She became a member of the International Space Station crew and set a new record for women in space.