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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
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Class
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1.
What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
a)
Many people are like Casey.
b)
A study about how many people stay inside
c)
Richard Louv is the author of "Last Child in the Woods."
d)
Ideas to be safe.
2.
In the 2nd paragraph under the subheading "Why Play? Why Outside?" what does the word vital mean?
a)
Bright
b)
Happy
c)
Stressful
d)
Important
3.
The author included the bullet points under "The Great Outdoors" to help the reader
a)
understand the importance of getting outdoors.
b)
list activities that can be done outdoors.
c)
give reasons to get outside and play.
d)
to show result from a study conducted.
4.
Which part of the story helps the reader visualize that spending time outside can be a real kick for your health?
a)
The heading at the top of the article.
b)
The last paragraph of the article.
c)
The photograph and caption.
d)
The list at the end of the article.
5.
What can the reader conclude about Richard Louv?
a)
He thinks that there should be an equal combination of time inside and time outside.
b)
He is in favor of computer time and TV time.
c)
He thinks we need to exercise.
d)
He thinks staying indoor is a danger to our health.
6.
What does the word terrain mean in #2 of "Four great reasons to get outside and play?"
a)
Different physical features.
b)
Things that vary.
c)
Different exercises.
d)
Building stamina.
7.
The subheadings help the reader understand that the selection mainly focuses on
a)
the argument of going outside versus staying inside.
b)
the idea that times have changes throughout the years.
c)
the importance of getting outdoors to improve your health.
d)
being safe when going outdoors.
8.
The main idea of the information under the subheading "Find Your Place?"
a)
Spaces are being filled with buildings.
b)
Parents don't trust kids to be alone.
c)
Join together as a neighborhood to get outdoors.
d)
Space is limited but be creative and safe when going outdoors.
9.
The reader can infer that Jacob C.
a)
is fed up with soccer.
b)
hates to be outdoors
c)
wants to enjoy time outside.
d)
enjoys soccer.
10.
In the section “The Great Outdoors,” the author suggests that readers recapture their childhood. What can the reader conclude about that sentence?
a)
The author thinks we should act like children.
b)
The author thinks all children should play outdoors.
c)
The author thinks that children have more fun than adults.
d)
The author thinks the reader should enjoy the outdoors with activities from their childhood.
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