Safety Rules and Guidelines

Why did Mr. Veteto tell Lauren to walk in the hallway?

• Because he wanted to keep the noise level down.

• Because running in the hallway could cause harm to Lauren and others.

• Because he didn't want students to be late for lunch.

• Because it was one of the school's sports rules.

The main idea of the second paragraph is (a)   .

• Rules at school are frustrating and
• Rules are important for sports acti
• Rules are made and followed to prot
• Students should be allowed to run i

According to the National Sleep Foundation, how many hours of sleep should school-age children get each night?

• Six to eight hours

• Eight to ten hours

• Nine to eleven hours

• Ten to twelve hours

Children and young adults should wear helmets before riding their bikes to (a)   .

• To look more professional while bik
• To prevent over 50,000 bike-related
• Because it is a rule made by their
• To avoid getting their bikes stolen

What does the author imply about the rules set by parents at home?

• They are arbitrary and not well thought out.

• They are meant to show that the parents care about their children's safety.

• They are too strict and limit children's freedom.

• They are only important for children, not adults.

What is the main purpose of rules in sports according to the text?

• To make the game more enjoyable

• To allow players to argue with each other

• To enable players to hurt each other accidentally

• To ignore the rules and play freely

What would likely happen if sports were played without any officials to enforce rules?

• The game would be more exciting

• There would be disorder and constant arguing

• Players would be safer

• More people would want to play sports

What happens if a basketball player receives five fouls in a game?

• They receive a reward

• They are not allowed to continue playing in that game

• They get to make the rules for the rest of the game

• They are given a bonus point

According to the text, why should you not be upset if someone tells you that you've broken a rule?

• Because rules are not important

• Because you can ignore the rules

• Because rules are in place to keep everyone safe

• Because you can argue with the person

Which sentence from the text expresses the author's claim?

• At that time, I didn't really understand why Mr. Veteto always told me not to run.

• Playing by the rules helps to keep everyone happy and safe.

• Not getting enough sleep affects how you think, learn, and grow.

• Umpires, referees, and judges make sure that the rules are followed.