What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
The Gymnast Reading Comprehension

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English
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3rd Grade
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Hard
Margaret Anderson
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11 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which structure does the author use to organize the text?
Sequence/Chronological order
Problem and Solution
Cause and Effect
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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."
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
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.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
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.
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