The Gymnast Reading Comprehension

What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

• The purpose of this passage is to entertain by telling a story about Simone as a little girl and how she found a little dog.

• The purpose of the passage is to persuade the reader to become a gymnast instead of an ice skater.

• The purpose of the passage is to inform the reader about Simone Biles' life.

Which structure does the author use to organize the text?

• Sequence/Chronological order

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

Which text feature in the passage supports your answer to the previous question?

• The photograph of Simone Biles

• The timeline of her accomplishments

• The title of the passage

Which sentence from the passage best illustrates how Simone Biles is described?

• "She has been called the best gymnast in the world."

• "Simone Biles was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 14, 1997."

• "They always cheered her on."

What is the author's point of view/perspective on Simone Biles?

• The author's point of view/perspective is that Simone Biles is lazy and the worst athlete.

• The author's point of view/perspective is that Simone Biles is an impressive athlete that is considered one of the best athletes.

How many medals did Biles win in the 2016 summer Olympic games?

• In the 2016 Olympics, she won 1 gold metal and 4 bronze medals.

• In the 2016 Olympics, she won 4 gold metals and 1 bronze medal.

• In the 2016 Olympics, she won 4 gold metals and 0 bronze medals.

Reread the sentence: As part of the United States team, Simone Biles leaped to fame after the summer Olympics What does the underline phrase mean?

• She became famous and people recognized her as a top athlete.

• She became less famous and no one knew who she was.

• She became very poor and her family had no money.

The author states that Biles had "a lot of drive." What does drive mean in this sentence?

• It means to operate a car and go from one place to another.

• It means the commitment and determination to achieve a goal.

In what ways did Biles demonstrate drive?

• Biles demonstrated by practicing every day by driving the car around the neighborhood.

• Biles demonstrated drive by becoming an accomplished gymnast and never giving up on her dream.

Which character trait or quality best described Biles?

• hard-working

• lazy

• unmotivated