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Worksheets"Fears and Phobias" Quiz for RI 1-6
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 36mins
What is the impact of paragraph 1?
To explain what roller coasters feel like.
To describe the physical effects of fear.
To convince the reader to avoid roller coasters.
To excite the reader and get them thinking about things that feel scary.
What purpose is served by paragraph 19?
To demonstrate the impact that phobias have on people’s lives.
To describe the physical effects of phobias.
To convince the reader to avoid going out in thunderstorms.
To define what a phobia is.
What information can be deduced about therapists by examining paragraphs 26-30?
Therapists are professionals who are trained to work with dogs.
A therapist is any person who is willing to help you overcome your fears.
A therapist is a trained professional who specializes in helping people overcome their phobias
A therapist is a person who specializes in helping people overcome their fear of dog
Which of the following inferences is supported by the text in paragraphs 2-4?
Fear is an instinct that is helpful for our safety and survival.
Fear is an irrational overreaction.
Fear is a sign that something is wrong with us.
Fear is only present in little kids or immature people.
Which sentence from the text best illustrates the idea that fears can be helpful?
“People tend to avoid the situations or things they fear.”
“... it cautions a person to stay safe around something that could be dangerous.”
“... fear can be a natural reaction to feeling unsure and vulnerable…”
“Often, the hardest part of overcoming a phobia is getting started.”
Which paragraph develops the idea that phobias can be debilitating?
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 22
Paragraph25
Which explains the author’s purpose in writing this selection?
To inform the reader about fears and phobias
To instruct the reader in how to overcome fears and phobias
To persuade the reader that phobias are natural and ok
To describe what happens when you experience fear
Which states the author’s attitude toward phobias?
The author believes that phobias are a sign of weakness if they last past childhood
The author believes that phobias are something everyone experiences at some point
The author believes that phobias can be upsetting and embarrassing even though they are not a sign of weakness
The author believes that phobias are something that mostly affects children even though they can be experienced by anyone
“Fear is one of the most basic human emotions. It is programmed into the nervous system and works like an instinct.”
Which is the best synonym for “basic” as it is used in the quote above?
Sparse
Key
Plain
Minimal
“Some people find the rush of fear exciting. They might seek out the thrill of extreme sports and savor the scariest horror flicks. Others do not like the experience of feeling afraid or taking risks.”
Which is the best synonym for “rush” as it is used in the quote above?
Hurry
Dash
Gush
Attack
Which of the following choices is the BEST summary of the text?
Everyone has fears, so people should just learn to get over them.
Fears are natural, phobias are man-made and cannot be treated.
Fear is a protective emotion that helps humans survive, and it can be managed.
Fears and phobias are a natural part of life; they can only be managed with the help of a therapist.
Which quote best helps to convey the central idea of the text?
“A therapist could also show someone with a dog phobia how to approach, pet, and walk a dog, and help the person to try it, too.”
“Phobias cause people to worry about, dread, feel upset by, and avoid the things or situations they fear because the physical sensations of fear can be so intense.”
“A fear can be healthy if it cautions a person to stay safe around something that could be dangerous.”
“People can overcome unnecessary fears by giving themselves the chance to learn about and gradually get used to the thing or situation they’re afraid of.”
