Soaring to New Heights

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of paragraph 2?

6.10A 3 Readiness

• F. Brown adapted her technique as her vision worsened.

• G. Brown believed that being a junior in high school was easy.

• H. Brown succeeded at pole vaulting despite her disability.

• J. Brown competed in the Texas state championships twice.

The photograph and caption below paragraph 1 help the reader understand that —

6.13 3 Supporting

• A. Brown requires special tools to compete

• B. Brown needs to confirm her placement on the track

• C. Brown is becoming more successful at pole vaulting

• D. Brown appreciates the support of her coach

Which sentence from the selection best highlights that the author is impressed with Brown?

6.10 3 Readiness

• F. Because she could distinguish between light and dark, she and her coach developed a system that enabled Brown to vault competitively.

• G. She had made it back to the state championships in the pole vault.

• H. She has even considered competing in the Olympics.

• J. With these goals in mind, Brown will surely continue to soar to new heights.

In paragraph 3, what does the word diminished mean?

6.2B 1 Readiness

• A. Changed constantly

• B. Been reduced

• C. Caused defeat

• D. Produced confusion

The organization of paragraphs 1 and 2 contributes to the author’s main idea by —

6.10C 3 Readiness

• F. comparing Brown with the other athletes she competes against

• G.explaining how Brown overcame her challenges over time

• H. highlighting the competitions Brown has participated in

• J. showing the cause of Brown’s disability and its effects on her activities