Part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the text? a restorative justice is less effective when it is used to address serious crimes because some crimes are unforgivable. b when offenders are forgiven by victims through restorative justice, the victims can heal and the offenders can understand their actions and better themselves. c young people should have more opportunities for restorative justice, as they are less in control of their emotions and more likely to act impulsively or violently. d while restorative justice can the victims, it's important to use punishment and rehabilitation to ensure that offenders don't commit another crime.

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.