Extreme Sports Quiz

Look at the photographs at the beginning of the selection. What are the most likely reasons the author includes these photographs?

Select TWO correct answers.

• to help the reader see what these sports are

• to show the reader how risky these sports can appear to be

• to help the reader learn how to move like the athletes

• to show the reader how exciting the sports can be

What is the first claim the author makes in the selection?

• Extreme sports have thrills, excitement, and danger.

• Extreme sports are too dangerous.

• Extreme sports should not be played.

• Extreme sports have benefits that other sports don't have.

Read paragraphs 3 and 4 of the selection. Which sentence best shows who the author is writing to?

In paragraph 6, the author uses facts about snow bikers to

• oppose the argument that extreme sports are dangerous

• persuade the reader to learn the sport

• show that they should be taken seriously

• support the claim that extreme sports are dangerous

Based on the information in the section 'Yes! Extreme Sports Go Too Far!' the reader can conclude that a major concern may be

• the lack of game-playing in extreme sports

• the injuries from high-speed auto accidents

• the influence extreme sports may have on kids

• the cost of rehabilitation from injuries

The reader can infer that extreme sports have a bad reputation because

• it builds courage

• it is exciting

• it is foolish

• it is risky

The author uses a compare-and-contrast organizational structure in paragraph 12 to help the reader understand that

• extreme sports are much easier to play than regular sports

• extreme sports are never on television

• extreme sports might actually be safer than regular sports

• regular sports cause many deaths every year

What is the best summary of the selection?

• There are arguments for and against extreme sports. Those who oppose it claim it to be too risky, and those who are for it claim that it has other benefits.

• Doctors argue for and against extreme sports. Some claim that they can be dangerous, and others claim that regular sports cause more injury than extreme sports.

• There are different kinds of extreme sports. Some of them include bungee jumping, mountain biking, and street luge riding.

• People who play extreme sports are foolish. It is very unreasonable and irresponsible to risk your life just for a sport.

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

• to compare extreme sports with other sports

• to explain an argument about extreme sports and provide evidence both for and against the argument

• to explain the problem with extreme sports and provide possible solutions

• to provide evidence to persuade the reader to play extreme sports

What change, if any, should be made to sentence 2?

• Change was to were

• Change peaceful to peacefully

• Change suddenly to sudden

• Change woke to waked