Fear

Covid-19 has everyone ___________________ out. We are all so worried about its effects.

• terrified

• worried

• freaked

• nerve-wrecking

The rollercoaster ride was extremely __________________ to Melissa as this was her first time and she was not too fond of heights.

• nerve-wrecking

• terrified

• manically

• pasty

Read this sentence from paragraph 3. 

Fear helps protect us.

Which statement from the article supports the idea in this sentence?

• Like all emotions, fear can be mild, medium, or intense, depending on the situation and the person (p.4)

• Fear is the word we use to describe our emotional reaction to something that is dangerous (p.8)

• A fear can be healthy if it cautions a person to stay safe around something that could be dangerous (p.10)

• The roller coaster hesitates for a split second at the peak of its steep track after a long, slow climb. (p.1)

The section “How Fear Works” is organized to show the

• benefits of being fearful

• reasons why we have fear

• the benefits of smiling

• ways the brain and body respond to fear

Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of the selection. 

This response is known as “fight or flight” because that is exactly what the body is preparing itself to do: fight off the danger or run fast to get away.

Which idea does the sentence help explain?

• Why the brain reacts instantly when it senses danger

• Why the brain cannot understand understand scary situations

• Why the Chiefs won the football game

• Why children are scard of the dark

Read this sentence from paragraph 9 of the section.

People fear things or situations that make them feel unsafe or unsure.

What does the word unsafe mean as used in this sentence?

• very comfortable

• in danger

• jealous

• misunderstood

The purpose of paragraph 13 in the selection is to...

• To get people to get out and vote

• Explain how overcoming fear is possible

• Describe ways to relax

• Describe the traits of fearful people

Which of the following gives the reason the author wrote this selection/text?

• To tell readers about how fears and phobias work

• To make people more afraid

• To persuade readers to get professional help

• To get people to drink more water

Paragraph 26-32 of “Fears and Phobias” describe how to overcome phobias. Which of the following appears first in the passage?

• People make a list of their fears from least to greatest.

• The brain adjusts to how it responds to fears in order to manage them.

• People get control of their fears by gradually facing them.

• People try to control situations involving the different fears they have.

Paragraph 26-32 of “Fears and Phobias” describe how to overcome phobias. Which of the following appears second in the passage?

• People make a list of their fears from least to greatest.

• The brain adjusts to how it responds to fears in order to manage them.

• People get control of their fears by gradually facing them.

• People try to control situations involving the different fears they have.