What is the primary purpose of the article? F to explain toxic stress and its effect on the body
G to detail several studies conducted on toxic stress
H to make an argument for toxic stress in infants
J to describe the lasting effects of toxic stress

Read paragraph 9.

Stress in childhood is often measured by adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs — a term used to describe difficulties and traumas some children face at home, including household dysfunction, neglect, and physical and psychological abuse. In other words, ACEs are often the trigger for toxic stress that follows.

Based on these sentences, the reader can conclude that -
A all the stress created in childhood is linked to traumas
B children have no control over the toxic stress in their lives
C parents can improve a child’s life if they work hard
D toxic stress can be balanced out with love and affection

What is the main idea of the article?

F Infants to adults are effected by toxic stress.
G Toxic stress has adverse affects on the body.
H The research shows toxic stress is unhealthy
J Some stress on the body can be good.

According to the author, what makes stress healthy?
A Stress can be healthy if the child receives comfort from a caregiver.
B Stress can be healthy if the child is not greatly affected by the event.
C Stress can be healthy if the child has both parents in the house.
D Stress can be healthy if the child is not very emotional in nature.

In paragraph 5, the word mitigated means to -
F change the circumstances
G create comfort
H make less painful
J remain stable