WorksheetsSummative 2 Quarter 4
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which sentence from the article best supports the main idea that games serve an important purpose?
So ludologists try to figure out what makes games so addictive and why people like to play them. (paragraph 2)
People play them of their own free will. (paragraph 2)
Cheaters test the limits of ludemes and find innovative ways to win by skirting the rules. (paragraph 6)
Games are universal because they explore the core of what human beings essentially are. (paragraph 9)
Read the sentence from paragraph 2 below. In recent years, the evolution of electronic devices has unleashed an explosion of new games upon the world. Which surrounding word or phrase helps the reader understand that evolution means 'a gradual process in which something improves or becomes more complex'?
recent years
electronic devices
unleashed
explosion
What does the cause-and-effect organization of paragraph 2 help the author emphasize?
the difficulties ludologists must face
the reasons games routinely change
the benefits of becoming a ludologist
the complexity of the study of games
Read the thesaurus entry below. soak v: drench, absorb, drown, flood Which synonym best fits the meaning of soak as it is used in paragraph 2?
drench
absorb
drown
flood
How does the author organize the information in the 'Dissecting a Game' section (paragraphs 3–5)?
compare and contrast
problem and solution
chronological order
cause and effect
In the 'Cheater!' section of the article (paragraphs 6–8), why does the author use an objective point of view?
to show the reader which group has the same view as the author
to reveal to the reader how the author feels about a conflict
to help the reader understand both sides of an argument
to offer the reader insight into one side of a conflict
Which statement does the author make in paragraph 9 to support the idea that we can learn a lot from the study of games?
Games teach us about the people who play them.
Ludologists find the study of games fascinating.
Children and adults can benefit from games.
Playing games fosters healthy competition.
How can you tell the article is written from an objective point of view?
The author includes the names of favorite games.
The author includes vivid descriptions of the games.
The author includes a number of facts about games.
The author includes her personal opinions about gaming.
What is the main purpose of the 'Dissecting a Game' section in the article?
To explain the history of games
To describe the components that make up a game
To compare different types of games
To discuss the popularity of electronic games
Which organizational structure does the author use to explain the impact of technology on games in paragraph 2?
Problem and solution
Compare and contrast
Cause and effect
Chronological order
