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The History of Roller Coasters

The History of Roller Coasters

Assessment

Passage

English

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

Main ideas and supporting details, Understanding word meanings, Understanding text structures

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea of the passage 'The History of Roller Coasters'?

Roller coasters were invented in the 17th century.

Roller coasters have evolved from Russian ice slides to modern steel and wooden structures.

Roller coasters are dangerous rides that people enjoy.

Roller coasters are only made of steel.

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Main ideas and supporting details

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'ingenuity' mean?

Cleverness

Strength

Kindness

Speed

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Understanding word meanings

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the structure of the passage?

Cause and effect

Chronological

Compare and contrast

Problem and solution

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Understanding text structures

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'precursor' mean?

Something that comes before and indicates the approach of something else

A type of roller coaster

A person who rides roller coasters frequently

The final part of a roller coaster ride

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Understanding word meanings

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are amusement parks competing to build in relation to roller coasters?

Longest coasters

Slowest coasters

Tallest, fastest, and most exhilarating coasters

Most colorful coasters

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Main ideas and supporting details

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