Quarter 2 Review

The author wrote the selection "A Toy for All Ages" most likely to explain-

• why LEGO products are more popular with adults than with children

• that LEGO has created theme parks and video games to replace its original products.

• why LEGO products are not as popular outside the United States

• that LEGO has designed its products to appeal to people of all ages.

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PART 1:

What is the central idea of paragraph 2?

• Christiansen worked as a carpenter.

• The word “LEGO” is a Danish word that means “play well.”

• Christiansen changed LEGO toys from wood to plastic.

• The first plastic LEGO brick was produced in 1958.

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PART 2:

Which sentence supports the central idea that Christiansen changed LEGO toys from wood to plastic?

Select TWO correct answers.

• In the 1930s a Danish carpenter named Ole Kirk Christiansen started making wooden toys.

• He called his company LEGO, a blend of the Danish words leg godt, meaning “play well.”

• He invested in a machine that would allow him to make plastic toys.

• In 1958 he produced the first plastic LEGO brick.

• Making LEGO bricks is a fairly simple process.

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Why is the photograph after paragraph 8 important?

• The photograph teaches readers how to become a professional LEGO builder.

• The photograph shows that only adults should use LEGOs

• The photograph illustrates how LEGOS are made

• The photograph shows how LEGOS have inspired creativity in many people.

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This information helps the reader understand that the word intricate in paragraph 6 means —

• is understandable

• larger and easier

• detailed and challenging

• different-shaped

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Fill in the blank with a conjunction to rewrite the sentence.

Many preschoolers use LEGOs surprisingly many adults also find LEGOS interesting?

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What change needs to be made in the following sentence?

I was thrilled when mrs. Williams announced to the class that we were going to have auditions for a class play!

• change was to were

• change mrs. to Mrs.

• change Williams to williams

• change auditions to audishions

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What is the best way to combine sentences 5 and 6?

(5) I would love to visit the LEGO theme park. My sister wants to go to Sea World.

• I would love to visit the LEGO theme park but my sister wants to go to Sea World.

• I would love to visit the LEGO theme park, so my sister wants to go to Sea World.

• I would love to visit the LEGO theme park, but my sister wants to go to Sea World.

• I would love to visit the LEGO theme park and my sister wants

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By organizing paragraph 3 sequentially, the author is able to--

• compare how different types of LEGO pieces are made

• explain the method for making LEGO bricks

• show how LEGO is able to make toys so quickly

• list the reasons why making LEGO bricks is simple

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Mr. Menendez wants to make a change to sentence 8 of his speech to students to encourage them to make positive choices at school.

Which word could replace the word better in sentence 8?

(8) I hope that each of you will make​ better decisions and continue to endeavor for excellence!

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• best

• wiser

• good

• attentive

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