Monkey See, Monkey Do, Monkey Connect

In the paragraph 2 sentence,

The fact that tickling oneself is notoriously

ineffective attests to its social significance, notoriously means —

• unfavorably

• humorously

• famously

• seriously

In paragraph 18, the author includes an anecdote, or brief story about himself. Its purpose is to —

• connect with readers who have had a similar experience

• support the author’s claim about language and accents

• provide an example of unconscious synchrony

• show the herd mentality regarding human bullying

Which idea is supported by information throughout the selection?

• Humans unconsciously imitate the actions and behaviors of other humans.

• Laughter has a healing psychological effect on all primates, including humans.

• Humans learn best by imitating other humans.

• Sympathy and empathy are critical to the formation of meaningful human relationships.

Many English words contain Greek roots. The Critical Vocabulary word

synchronization contains the prefix syn-, meaning “with or together,” combined with the Greek root chrono, which means “time.”

Which context clues best help you understand the meaning of the word "chronic" in this sentence: My sister has a

chronic cough that has kept her awake for weeks.

• My sister

• Cough

• Awake

• For weeks

Which context clues best help you define the word "anachronistic" in this sentence:

A computer is anachronistic on the set of a play about colonial life.

• Computer

• On the set

• Play

• Colonial life

Which context clues best help you define the word "synchronicity" in this sentence: It was synchronicity that we bumped into each other without planning to meet.

• We bumped

• Each other

• Without planning

• Meet