WorksheetsAmazing Brain
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which quotation reveals the connection between the brain and improvements in the things that we do?
“It connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls breathing, digestion, heart rate, and all the things we
need to stay alive.” (paragraph 4)
“It also helps us to coordinate our movements so we can do things like walk, play sports, or type a paper!”
(paragraph 5)
“A ‘right-brained’ person has a good imagination and enjoys creative things like music, art, and writing.”
(paragraph 7)
"Also, when we learn a new task, the brain repeats the same message many times until we learn how to do
the task better.” (paragraph 8)
Which two statements explain how long-term memory compares to short-term memory?
It stores information that we need to use quickly.
It stores facts we can use to accomplish certain tasks.
It helps us to recall names of new people that we meet.
It stores information we want to remember permanently.
It stores more pieces of information than any other kind of memory.
Choice 1:
The cerebellum [CHOICE 1] while the cerebrum affects how we [CHOICE 2].
digests our food
monitors our heart rates
helps us to balance and move
Choice 2:
The cerebellum [CHOICE 1] while the cerebrum affects how we [CHOICE 2].
learn to speak
find solutions to problem
use different kinds of memory
How do the ideas in paragraph 3 compare to the ideas in paragraph 2?
They both describe the size of the brain.
They both explain how our muscles become active.
They both show how we learn to play different sports.
They both explain that parts of the brain have certain jobs.
Part A
Based on the information in the passage, which sentence explains a way we are different from each other?
We are born with only one kind of memory.
We tend to use one side of the brain more than the other side.
We can taste foods that other people are unable to taste at all.
We each have different ways to send neurons through our bodies.
Part B
Which quote supports the answer in Part A?
“It has different sections that help with our senses, such as vision, touch, hearing, and taste.” (paragraph 3)
“The brain is the home for short and long-term memories.” (paragraph 6)
“That side is called the dominant side of our brain and determines our unique personality.” (paragraph 7)
“The nerves branch out like a tree from the spinal cord, which runs from your brain down your
backbone.” (paragraph 8)
Read the advice given by the author from paragraph 9 below.
Tackle a crossword or Sudoku puzzle.
Which paragraph explains the part of the brain that allows us to complete these kinds of activities?
paragraph 2
paragraph 3
paragraph 4
paragraph 7
Based on the information in paragraph 8, which two statements explain how the brain and body work
together?
Neurons communicate messages to the brain.
Millions of neurons extend from the spinal cord.
The brain helps us to interpret signals it receives.
The nerve cells begin their messaging along the backbone.
The messages through the body move at incredible speeds.
Read the sentence from paragraph 7.
However, each of us uses one side of the brain more than the other.
How does the author use reason and evidence to support this point?
by describing the interests of two types of people
by including the name of the two areas of the brain
by providing the location where the brain is divided
by explaining the kinds of hobbies that most people enjoy
Which quotation should be included in a summary of the passage?
“There are three major parts of the brain.” (paragraph 2)
“The brain stem sits below the cerebrum and in front of the cerebellum.” (paragraph 4)
“Scientists have learned that we can retain about seven pieces of information in short-term memory at a
time.” (paragraph 6)
“Then the brain tells us what we are seeing.” (paragraph 8)
