The Playbook: "Quarter 4: Venus & Serena Williams"

By describing Venus and Serena Williams as “awe-inspiring”, the author intends to –

• explain the sisters’ abilities compared to opponents

• emphasize the sisters’ achievements despite obstacles

• explain the advantages the sisters experienced.

• emphasize the sisters’ educational background

Based on the biography, the author most likely wants the reader to agree that –

• family is more faithful than friends.

• consistency improves athletic skills.

• teamwork is essential to resilience.

• extreme conditions can slow progress.

The details in paragraphs 2 -3 are mostly about -

• The praise and attention that the sisters received

• The demands of the sisters’ father on all daughters

• The poor conditions of the tennis courts in Compton

• Venus and Serena Williams’ childhood tennis experiences

Read the sentence from paragraph 5. "Serena was not far behind, racking up ACCOLADES with the same distinction. " In this sentence, ACCOLADES means -

• skills

• honors

• resources

• letters

The organization of details in paragraph 6 supports the author's message by -

• Explaining the training routines of Venus and Serena Williams

• Comparing Venus and Serena Williams to their opponents

• Describing the fortitude of Venus and Serena Williams

• Emphasizing the shared persistence of Venus and Serena Williams

Which word is the best synonym for "hovered" as it is used in paragraph 3?

• moved

• flew

• hung

• darted

In paragraph 1, the author’s tone can best be described as -

• playful

• disbelief

• suspenseful

• admiring

Based on the text, the reader can determine -

• collaboration is beneficial to success

• persistence is necessary to set goals

• relentless expectations are exhausting

• recognition is the first step for winning

Complete the cause and effect chart about details in paragraph 4.

• The sisters gained enemies.

• The sisters became fearful.

• The sisters developed resilience.

• The sisters became emotional.

Which word best replaces "undeterred" as it is used in paragraph 6?

• fearless

• unstoppable

• steadfast

• undiscouraged