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Scope Reading "How Animal Crossing Conquered the World"

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

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Class
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1.

What is the definition of the vocabulary word?


chaotic

a)

a state of total disorder and confusion

b)

something that is very popular for a short time, then forgotten

c)

ordinary, dull, and common

d)

referring to things or people in the given order

2.

What is the definition of the vocabulary word?


fad

a)

calm, peaceful

b)

ordinary, dull, and common

c)

something that is very popular for a short time, then forgotten

d)

a state of total disorder and confusion

3.

What is the definition of the vocabulary word?


Great Recession

a)

referring to things or people in the given order

b)

the severe recession in the United States from 2007-2009 when the economy declined

c)

something that is very popular for a short time, then forgotten

d)

a state of total disorder and confusion

4.

What is the definition of the vocabulary word?


mundane

a)

calm, peaceful

b)

something that is very popular for a short time, then forgotten

c)

a state of total disorder and confusion

d)

ordinary, dull, and common

5.

What is the definition of the vocabulary word?


respectively

a)

ordinary, dull, and common

b)

referring to things or people in the given order

c)

the severe recession in the United States from 2007-2009 when the economy declined

d)

calm, peaceful

6.

What is the definition of the vocabulary word?


serene

a)

calm, peaceful

b)

ordinary, dull, and common

c)

a state of total disorder and confusion

d)

referring to things or people in the given order

7.

Which vocabulary word best finishes the sentence?


Many teenagers like to follow __________ when they buy clothes. They want clothing that is popular at this time.

a)

chaos

b)

fads

c)

the Great Recession

d)

respectively

8.

Which vocabulary word best finishes the sentence?


Many people lost their jobs and then their homes during __________ because they had borrowed too much on credit and could not pay their bills.

a)

chaotic

b)

mundane

c)

serene

d)

the Great Recession

9.

Which vocabulary word best finishes the sentence?


When I feel stressed, I need to relax in a __________ environment that is very quiet and away from people.

a)

mundane

b)

chaotic

c)

serene

d)

fad

10.

Which vocabulary word best finishes the sentence?


This year has been very __________. So many crazy events have happened with COVID. forest fires, and now a presidential election.

a)

fad

b)

chaotic

c)

serene

d)

mundane

11.

Which vocabulary word best finishes the sentence?


Ms. Kirby has two daughters, Alea and Maya. They are 21 and 17 years old ___________.

a)

respectively

b)

the Great Recession

c)

serene

d)

fads

12.

Which vocabulary word best finishes the sentence?


Students think that going to school is uninteresting and __________, but they like to socialize with friends and be out of the house.

a)

respectively

b)

serene

c)

chaotic

d)

mundane

13.

What text evidence best supports this main idea?


The success of "Animal Crossing" is not so surprising when you think about what was happening last March.

a)

"Many people binge-watched TV shows and movies."

b)

"Other people perfected TikTok dances."

c)

"Eleven million copies were sold within 11 days of the game's release on Match 230, making it the biggest launch of nay Nintendo Switch game ever."

d)

"Millions of Americans had just been told to stay home because of the outbreak of Covid-19."

14.

What text evidence does not support this main idea?


"Animal Crossing" has become a success because people feel good when they are playing it.

a)

"For one thing, the game is easy. Even someone who doesn't play video games can quickly pick it up."

b)

"People couldn't go to school or soccer."

c)

"It's also gentle. You don't play to win; you play to play."

d)

Everything is designed to make players feel happy and calm."

15.

Consider the section "Socializing Safely" In "How Animal Crossing Conquered the World." This section helps the readers understand....

a)

"In real life we may not be able to gather in large groups, but in 'Animal Crossing,' groups all over American held virtual backyard barbeques, birthday parties, graduation ceremonies, and even weddings."

b)

"Experts agree that playing video games shouldn't be the only thing you to to cope during a tough time."

c)

"Games are great at fixing our mood and reducing our stress and anxiety."

d)

"If playing a game gets in the way of regular life - if you're skipping meals, skimping on sleep, or ignoring plans with friends - it's time to scale back."

16.

Consider the section "More Than a Fad" in "How Animal Crossing Conquered the World." This section helps the reader understand ....

a)

that people will start drifting away from their virtual villages and back to their real neighborhoods.

b)

that there are many benefits to play games, such as creativity, coordination, friendships, learning to fail, and strengthening the brain.

c)

that this game will help people remember how they stayed connected and uplifted during a very difficult time.

d)

that experts recommend playing games in moderation. People should limit their time to an hour or less a day.

17.

What is the correct quotation punctuation?

a)

Dr. Rachel Kowert explains "Games are great at fixing our mood and reducing anxiety."

b)

Dr. Rachel Kowert explains games are great at fixing our mood and reducing anxiety.

c)

Dr. Rachel Kowert explains "games are great at fixing our mood and reducing anxiety."

d)

Dr. Rachel Kowert explains, "Games are great at fixing our mood and reducing anxiety."

18.

What is the correct quotation punctuation?

a)

"Animal Crossing is so simple and nice," says Sophie Keil.

b)

"Animal Crossing is so simple and nice." says Sophie Keil.

c)

Animal Crossing is so simple and nice, "says Sophie Keil."

d)

"Animal Crossing is so simple and nice!" says Sophie Keil.

19.

What is the correct quotation punctuation?

a)

One writer from The New York Times described the game's aesthetic, or look , as a "Warm hug."

b)

One writer from The New York Times described the game's aesthetic, or look , as a, "warm hug".

c)

One writer from The New York Times described the game's aesthetic, or look , as a "warm hug."

d)

One writer from The New York Times described the game's aesthetic, or look , as a "warm hug?"

20.

What is the correct quotation punctuation?

a)

"I think for a lot of people it's a means of escape," says Angelina, "they want to get away from the bad parts of the world right now."

b)

"I think for a lot of people it's a means of escape," says Angelina. "They want to get away from the bad parts of the world right now."

c)

"I think for a lot of people it's a means of escape," says Angelina. They want to get away from the bad parts of the world right now.

d)

"I think for a lot of people it's a means of escape," says Angelina. "They want to get away from the bad parts of the world right now".