No More Soccer Passage Questions

Which statement best describes the theme of this passage?

• When you play sports, you might injure yourself.

• Use your talents to your advantage.

• To achieve your goals, you must work hard.

• When you face unexpected adversity, focus on the positive.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

How did Makenna change from the beginning of the story to the end of the story?

• At the beginning of the story, her attitude was negative. By the end of the story, her attitude changed to being positive.

• At the beginning of the story, Makenna had to wear a walking brace. By the end of the story, she didn't need to wear it.

• At the beginning of the story, she thought her ankle was fractured. At the end of the story, she realized that it was just sprained.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does "elevate" mean in this passage?

• to brace something so that it can not move

• to ride on an elevator

• to balance on one foot

• to move in an upward direction

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What was Makenna doing when the foot injury occurred?

• She was playing kickball.

• She was playing soccer.

• She was riding her bike.

• She was running laps at the track.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which pair of words are synonyms?

• fracture and heal

• heel and heal

• limp and hobble

• positive and negative

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

How long will Makenna have to wear the walking brace?

• 1 month

• 6 weeks

• 8 weeks

• 6 months

What can the reader infer about Makenna's mother?

• She is mad that Makenna got hurt.

• She is helpful and wants the best for Makenna.

• She is annoyed that she has to help Makenna.

• She is sad that Makenna got hurt.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which of these events happens SECOND in the story?

• Makenna hobbled to the kitchen where her mom was making breakfast.

• Makenna went to the doctor and had an x-ray taken.

• Makenna learned that she can't play soccer for the rest of the season.

• Makenna decided she could still go and cheer on her teammates.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "optimistic" as it is used in this passage.

• angry about what is currently happening

• determined to never do anything right

• finding the best answer to a question

• hopeful towards the future

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which sentence from the story reveals the moment Makenna realized how serious her injury was?

• "There is a stress fracture right here."

• "You will have to wear a walking brace during that time."

• "If I have to wear this brace for six weeks, I am done for the season."

• "Yes, I'm afraid you are right."

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2