Comprehension RI

Which statement best describes the main idea of this passage?

• The Denver Broncos should be praised for being the first team to start a Black quarterback.

• Marlin Briscoe is an American hero

• Marlin Briscoe, the first African American to start as quarterback in a professional game, was treated unfairly by his team.

What was the effect when the coach decided to have Marlin Briscoe play quarterback in the third game?

• They scored two touchdowns.

• The Denver Broncos came from behind and won the game.

• Marlin Briscoe got hurt.

• The Broncos lost by a lot because Marlin Briscoe only knew three plays.

Who were the Denver Broncos playing when Marlin Briscoe became the first Black quarterback to start a professional game?

• Miami Dolphins

• Boston Patriots

• Buffalo Bills

• Cincinnati Bengals

- Identify the text structure used in this passage.

• cause and effect

• sequence

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

- Which word is NOT a compound word

• quarterback

• unfairly

• touchdown

• football

What does “drafted” mean in this passage?

• a type of drawing

• a first copy of something

• to be chosen

• to be fired from a job