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WorksheetsRLA 7th Grade A dose of support
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the main reason Brittany is frustrated with Alix?
A. Alix is not attending Brittany's practices.
B. Alix is critiquing Brittany's performance too much.
C. Alix is not supportive of Brittany's gymnastics.
D. Alix is distracting Brittany during practice.
How does Brittany feel after confronting Alix about her critiques?
A. Relieved and focused
B. Happy and motivated
C. Sad and distracted
D. Angry and frustrated
What advice does Coach Jen give to Brittany after practice?
A. To reduce the number of flips in her routine
B. To get it together by Saturday morning
C. To ignore Alix's critiques
D. To take a break from practice
What does Alix decide to do after Brittany interrupts her?
A. Continue giving advice
B. Leave and give Brittany some space
C. Ask Coach Jen for help
D. Apologize and stay
How many days are left until the competition after Brittany confronts Alix?
A. One day
B. Two days
C. Three days
D. Five days
What was Brittany holding her head as if it were?
A. A feather
B. A weighty boulder
C. A balloon
D. A book
Who always nitpicked Brittany's performance but also had something supportive to say?
A. Coach Jen
B. Brittany's parents
C. Alix
D. The judges
How did Brittany feel when the day of the competition arrived?
A. Excited and confident
B. Plagued with nerves
C. Indifferent
D. Angry
Who was in the front row beside other coaches during the competition?
A. Brittany's parents
B. Alix
C. Coach Jen
D. The judges
What did Brittany hear suddenly that made her turn around?
A. The judges calling her name
B. Her parents cheering
C. Alix saying, "You're going to be great!"
D. Coach Jen giving instructions
What did Alix do to show her support for Brittany before the competition?
A. Gave her a pep talk
B. Criticized her routine
C. Ignored her
D. Left the competition
What gesture did Brittany envision the judges giving her after her routine?
A. A thumbs up
B. A handshake
C. A standing ovation
D. A wave
Read this sentence from paragraph 15. "She felt a weight lift from her shoulders, now buoyed by a dose of support from her friend." What does the author’s use of figurative language in this sentence help the reader understand?
The burden Brittany feels about winning the competition
The sense of relief Brittany feels from Alix’s presence
The mutual respect Brittany and Alix have for each other
The challenges in gymnastics that Brittany has had to overcome
In paragraph 10, what does the word solemn mean?
Serious
Confused
Shocked
Annoyed
Which sentence supports the idea that Brittany is concerned about her friendship with Alix?
With that, Alix turned and headed toward the exit. (paragraph 4)
Brittany stared at the empty stands, imagining how she must have made Alix feel. (paragraph 9)
Alix placed her hands on Brittany’s shoulders and gave her a little shake. (paragraph 14)
She saw Alix, giving two thumbs up, and Brittany envisioned the judges giving her the same gesture after her routine. (paragraph 15)
Which sentence suggests that Brittany’s performance suffers because of Alix’s absence?
“I’m sorry, Brittany, I know you’re great at gymnastics, but I was just trying to offer some advice.” (paragraph 4)
Five days had passed since Brittany had confronted Alix—and just two days were left until the competition. (paragraph 6)
“You seem off your game, Brit—and you need to get it together by Saturday morning.” (paragraph 8)
Brittany approached the edge of the mat with her head held high. (paragraph 15)
How does the change of setting in paragraph 10 of the story contribute to the plot?
By causing Brittany to believe that Alix will not come to support her
By increasing the pressure Brittany feels about her performance
By revealing that Brittany has practiced as much as she can for the competition
By highlighting the reason Brittany needed time apart from Alix
Read this sentence from paragraph 14. “You’ve got this, Brit; and no matter what happens, I’ll be cheering you on.” How does this sentence support a primary theme of the story?
By explaining that it is important to be honest with others
By revealing that achieving a goal often requires eliminating distractions
By suggesting that participating in athletic competitions can be stressful
By showing that good relationships can withstand minor disagreements
In paragraph 15, the author’s choice of language creates a mood of —
F fondness
G admiration
H hopefulness
J amusement
