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WorksheetsThe Pause- Team 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
How do paragraphs 8 and 9 contribute to the rising action?
They introduce how often Martina’s soccer team practices and competes.
They provide details about why Martina’s parents enjoy watching soccer.
They describe Martina’s relationship with the other players on her soccer team.
They explain why Martina feels concerned about her skills as a soccer player.
Martina’s conversation with her mother shows that she —
thinks her daughter does not pay attention
considers her daughter to be too slow
wants her daughter to be successful
hopes her daughter’s team wins the next game
Part A: What is a theme of the text?
Physical activity is important
Friends support one another through difficult times
Hard work will be rewarded
Trying new things can lead to success
Part B Which event in the text provides evidence that supports the answer to Part A?
Martina pauses before passing the ball to Angie.
Martina watches videos of Bochini on her computer.
Martina’s mother does not want her to stop playing soccer.
Martina’s parents are fans of their favorite soccer team.
The text’s point of view helps the reader better understand —
only Angie’s actions and responses
B the events of the game as told by an outside narrator
only Martina’s mother’s thoughts and feelings
the actions and feelings of all the characters
In paragraph 8, the prefix out– helps the reader determine that the word outrunning means—
running beyond the others
able to run
against running
running badly as compared to others
Which word from paragraph 27 best helps the reader know the meaning of surveyed?
opportunity
space
view
instant
What prediction can the reader make based on the story’s resolution?
Martina will become the best player on her soccer team.
Martina’s mother will make her watch more soccer videos.
Martina’s parents will become proud of her.
Martina’s new skill will help her team win games.
Martina’s conflict is her
lack of confidence.
embarrassment with her parents.
physical size.
Martina’s conflict is resolved when
Angie asks Martina about her new soccer move.
Martina watches videos of Bochini.
Angie scores when Martina passes her the ball.
