It's Not Just a Game! by Lori Calabrese

According to paragraph 1 of the article, the main reason for playing sports is that —

• A. it builds teamwork skills

• B. it is fun for the participants

• C. it provides health benefits

• D. it fosters a positive attitude

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The chronological organization of paragraph 2 helps the author emphasize —

• the history of early sports competitions

• the influence of Egyptians on sports

• the history of Olympic competitions

• the influence of survival skills on sports

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The author’s use of comparison in paragraph 4 helps the reader understand —

• why tennis is harder to learn than soccer

• how players with different skills make a good team

• how individual sports are different from team sports

• why winning is more satisfying for team players

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Read the sentence from paragraph 5 of the selection.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), “play is essential to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and youth.”

What is the purpose of this sentence?

• It illustrates the author's understanding of the topic.

• It suggests that children require play in order to survive.

• It supports the main argument from an expert's perspective.

• It gives recognition to an important organization

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Which synonym could the author have used in paragraph 5 in place of negotiate?

• Transfer

• Discuss

• Leap

• Navigate

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What is the main idea of paragraph 7?

• Playing sports is essential for learning life lessons.

• Many psychologists feel that sports are dangerous.

• Athletic competition can have some negative aspects.

• Some people should avoid playing on competitive teams.

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What is the main idea of paragraph 7?

• The history of sports.

• The rules of sports.

• The benefits of sports.

• The future of sports.

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The main idea of paragraph 5 is that sports provide value. Drag the box identifying whether or not the author includes each detail to support this idea

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(a) Includes

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(b) Does Not Include

• Teaches how to negotiate plans

• Leads to better grades and higher achievement

• Helps brain development

• Stimulates imagination and creativity

• Increases athletic ability

• Improves social life

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Which word could the author have used in place of utilization in paragraph 8?

• Handling

• Management

• Operation

• Use

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Which TWO details from the selection explain why being a sports fan has benefits?

• Sports provide opportunities for social interaction.

• Sports encourage players to learn survival skills.

• Sports generate great profits for teams.

• Sports help players learn.

• Sports improve vision.

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