Lemurs are recognizable to American kids from animated movies, but many of them may soon only exist in fiction unless their habitat is
protected. Lemurs live in only one place in the world: Madagascar, an
island nation off the eastern coast of Africa. There are around 60
varieties of lemur, ranging from the tiny mouse lemur to the
chimpanzee-sized indri. All rely on the food they find in their forest
habitat. Unfortunately, poverty has led to the destruction of the
Madagascar forests, and lemurs' numbers are in decline. Unless
something is done soon to protect their habitat, lemurs may go extinct.
Which option best evaluates how well the following summary reflects the
original passage?
Lemurs are in danger of extinction because their habitat is being
destroyed.
A. The summary is weak because it focuses on a supporting detail
rather than the main idea of the passage.
B. The summary is weak because it states an obvious fact that most
readers would already know.
C. The summary is strong because it clearly and accurately captures
the central point of the passage.
D. The summary is strong because it backs up its points with well-
supported and credible evidence.