"It's Not Just a Game!" Flashcard

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According to paragraph 1 of the article, the main reason for playing sports is that —

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it is fun for the participants

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The chronological organization of paragraph 2 helps the author emphasize —

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the history of early sports competition

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The author’s use of comparison in paragraph 4 helps the reader understand —

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how individual sports are different from team sports

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What is the purpose of the sentence: "According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), 'play is essential to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and youth.'"?

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It supports the central idea from an expert’s perspective.

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Which synonym could the author have used in paragraph 5 in place of negotiate? Options: Transfer, Discuss, Leap, Navigate

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Discuss

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What is the central idea of paragraph 7?

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Athletic competition can have some negative aspects.

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How does the author support the idea that every child has a right to participate in sports? Options: By mentioning individuals who have given speeches on children’s rights, By citing a credible organization that states what a child’s rights are, By sharing opinions and thoughts that outline children's rights, By quoting experts who have given testimony as to a child’s rights

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By citing a credible organization that states what a child’s rights are

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Select the sentence from paragraphs 8–9 of the selection that best supports the answer to Part A.

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Play is so important to our development that the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights has included it as a right of every child.