Winter Weather Preparation Checkpoint Game Review 1

What is the main purpose of the passage?

• To explain how to prepare for summer weather

• To provide fun ideas for winter activities

• To give tips on how to stay safe and warm during winter

• To describe the best places to visit in winter

Which of the following is a suggestion in the passage about preparing for winter?

• Wear sunscreen when outside

• Keep your heat on to prevent frozen pipes

• Leave your doors open for ventilation

• Stay inside all day long

What is the difference between the paragraphs about preparing for winter weather and the paragraphs about fun winter activities?

• One talks about getting ready for winter, the other talks about things to do once you’re ready

• Both are about how to stay warm

• One talks about food, the other talks about snow

• They both focus on shoveling snow

Why did the author write this article?

• To explain how to prepare for winter weather

• To encourage readers to spend money on winter gear

• To make fun of winter weather

• To talk about the dangers of driving in winter

Which of the following is an opinion from the article?

• Snow is cold and wet

• You should wear warm clothes in winter

• Ice melts are important for safety

• Winter weather can be a lot of fun if you’re prepared

Which of the following is the best way to combine these two sentences? "Make sure your pipes are insulated. Let your taps run a little."

• Make sure your pipes are insulated, so let your taps run a little.

• Let your taps run a little. Make sure your pipes are insulated.

• Make sure your pipes are insulated, and let your taps run a little.

• Let your taps run a little because make sure your pipes are insulated.

Which of the following is the best way to combine these two sentences? "Check your roof. Too much snow can cause problems."

• Check your roof, and too much snow can cause problems.

• Check your roof because too much snow can cause problems.

• Check your roof; too much snow can cause problems.

• Too much snow can cause problems so check your roof.

Which sentence would make the most sense if you add the following detail: “.... so that you can walk safely to and from your house”?

• "Winter is here."

• "Make sure your heat is on."

• "Drive carefully when the roads are icy."

• "Shovel the snow after a snowstorm."

What is the best way to combine these two sentences? "Build a snowman. Have a snowball fight."

• Build a snowman, and have a snowball fight.

• Build a snowman or have a snowball fight.

• Build a snowman but have a snowball fight.

• Build a snowman because have a snowball fight.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Winter can be fun if you stay inside

• You need to prepare for winter weather and enjoy fun activities

• Snow is dangerous and should be avoided

• The best winter activities are indoors