Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain
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English
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In “Embarrassed?” the section “Embarrassment Has an Unfair Advantage” is organized in a way that shows —
the ways people can overcome negative thoughts
the positive and negative impacts of social pain
the types of negative feelings teens may experience
the way understanding of social pain has changed over time
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CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In “Embarrassed?” what is most likely the author’s purpose for including information about the game Cyberball?
To explain how feelings change over time
To explain why some teens do not like games
To explain how feeling rejected affects the brain
To explain why some people feel pain more than others
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The word amplify comes from the Latin word amplificare, which means “to enlarge.” What does amplify mean in paragraph 9 of “Embarrassed?”
Embarrass
Strengthen
Identify
Soothe
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CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Read this sentence from the sidebar in “Embarrassed?”
If you wouldn’t say it to a friend, find something more reasonable to say to yourself.
What role does the subordinating conjunction play in this sentence?
It establishes the reason for the action in the independent clause.
It establishes a condition for the action in the independent clause.
It establishes a comparative relationship between the two clauses.
It establishes the time relationship between the two clauses.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence shows the correct use of commas?
Because, their brains are not fully developed teens often experience more embarrassment than adults.
Because their brains, are not fully developed, teens often experience more embarrassment than adults.
Because their brains are not fully developed, teens often experience more embarrassment than adults.
Because their brains are not fully developed teens, often experience more embarrassment than adults.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which two words best explain how Vinny feels at the end of “The Ravine”? F Boastful G Calm H Curious J Embarrassed K Relieved
Boastful
Calm
Curious
Embarrassed
Relieved
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CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In “The Ravine,” what indicates that Vinny’s friends did not agree with the choice he made?
They knew he was scared.
They did not speak to him.
They shouted encouragement.
They laughed and joked with each other.
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CCSS.RF.5.4C
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
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