"It's Not Just a Game!" (Informational Text)

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

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

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

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

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

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which two details from the selection explain why being a sports fan also has benefits?

• Sports are social events.

• Sports create adversity.

• Sports generate revenue.

• Sports involve learning.

• Sports improve vision.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

In paragraph 5, the author makes a claim that sports are good for brain development. Mark the choices indicating which benefits the author identifies to support her claim.

• Increased problem-solving skills

• Heightened energy levels

• Improved math skills

• Better at following directions

• Greater sense of self-worth

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B