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- 1. Multiple Choice
According to paragraph 1 of the article, the main reason for playing sports is that —
it builds teamwork skills
it is fun for the participants
it creates health benefits
it fosters a positive attitude
- 2. Multiple Choice
The chronological organization of paragraph 2 helps the author emphasize —
the history of early sports competition
the influence of Egyptians on sports
the history of Olympic competitions
the influence of survival on sports today
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- 3. Multiple Choice
The author’s use of comparison in paragraph 4 helps the reader understand —
the disadvantages of one sport compared to another
the differences between players and skill levels
the differences between individual and team sports
the advantages of certain sports over each other
- 4. Multiple Choice
Based on the selection, the reader can conclude that —
most sports share the same history
most sports are unique to each era
most sports are played for recognition
most sports share some common traits
- 5. Multiple Choice
Read the thesaurus entry below.
negotiate
v: transfer, discuss, pass, navigate
Which synonym could the author have used in paragraph 5 in place of the word negotiate?
Transfer
Discuss
Pass
Navigate
- 6. Multiple Choice
In paragraph 5, the author makes a claim that sports are good for brain development. Select the statement NOT identifying which benefits the author identifies to support her claim.
Increased problem-solving skills
Heightened energy levels
Improved math skills
Better at following directions
- 7. Multiple Choice
The last sentence in paragraph 6 is a complex sentence because —
When we start moving and having fun is an incomplete sentence
we feel good about ourselves is a dependent clause
When we start moving and having fun is a dependent clause
we feel good about ourselves is an independent clause
- 8. Multiple Choice
Paragraph 7 is mostly about —
the importance of why people play sports
why psychologists feel sports are dangerous
the negative aspects of sports competition
who should not play on competitive teams
- 9. Multiple Choice
Read the thesaurus entry below.
utilization
n: exploitation, consumption, application, operation
Which word could the author have used in place of the word utilization in paragraph 8?
Exploitation
Consumption
Application
Operation
- 10. Multiple Choice
Select ONE detail from the selection that explains why being a sports fan also has benefits.
Sports are social events.
Sports create adversity.
Sports generate revenue.
Sports improve vision.
- 11. Multiple Choice
How does the author support the idea that everyone has a right to participate in sports?
Sports teach us about ourselves and our world.
The author states that sports involve learning.
The author states that organized sports are a hands-on,
The author states that because playing sports is a form of play, which is important to a person’s development.
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