Superstitions

Superstitions

8th Grade

16 Qs

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Superstitions

Superstitions

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
RI.5.5, RI.7.2, RI.7.1

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author's purpose for the article?

To persuade

To inform

To entertain

All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the text structure of the article?

Problem/Solution

Sequence

Cause/Effect

Description

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of superstition?

An acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists.

Extremely enthusiastic.

Belief in supernatural forces (like fate), the desire to influence unpredictable things.

None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the central idea of the article?

Superstitions are irrational and people should not believe in them because they do not reassure anything.

All people think superstitions are helpful and true because they have proved them.

Several people in the world think believe that superstitions are necessary because they help make good choices.

Some people all over the world believe in superstitions because they reduce anxiety and give reassurance.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

"They found that superstitions come when we assume there is a connection between non-related events happening at the same time"


What type of evidence is presented in the example above? Hint: What evidence would use the underlined word?

Anecdotal

Facts

Research Study

Factual Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"Four out of five professional athletes report engaging in at least one superstitious behavior prior to a performance."


What type of evidence is presented in the example above?

Research Study

Data

Statistic

Fact

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is NOT an example of a superstition presented in the article?

Saying "bless you" when a person sneezes

Using particular numbers

Wearing the same brand of shirt each game

Opening an umbrella indoors

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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