"Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain" and "The Ravine" Review Game

1 In “Embarrassed?” what is most likely the author’s purpose for including information about the game Cyberball?

• A To explain how feeling change over time

• B To explain why some teens do not like games

• C To explain how feeling rejected affects the brain

• D To explain why some people feel pain more than others

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2 The word amplify comes from the Latin word amplificare, which means “to enlarge.” What does amplify mean in paragraph 9 of “Embarrassed?”

• F Embarrass

• G Strengthen

• H Identify

• J Soothe

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3 In “Embarrassed?” the section “Embarrassment Has an Unfair Advantage” is organized in a way that shows —

• A the ways people can overcome negative thoughts

• B the positive and negative impacts of social pain

• C the types of negative feelings teens may experience

• D the way understanding of social pain has changed over time

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4 Read this sentence from the sidebar in “Embarrassed?” If you wouldn’t say it to a friend, find something more reasonable to say to yourself. What role does the subordinating conjunction play in this sentence?

• F It establishes the reason for the action in the independent clause.

• G It establishes a condition for the action in the independent clause.

• H It establishes a comparative relationship between the two clauses.

• J It establishes the time relationship between the two clauses.

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5 Which sentence shows the correct use of commas?

• A Because, their brains are not fully developed teens often experience more embarrassment than adults.

• B Because their brains, are not fully developed, teens often experience more embarrassment than adults.

• C Because their brains are not fully developed, teens often experience more embarrassment than adults.

• D Because their brains are not fully developed teens, often experience more embarrassment than adults.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

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6 In “The Ravine,” how does Vinny’s conversation with his mother contribute to the plot? Use details from the selection to support your answer.

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7 In “The Ravine,” which word or phrase from paragraph 31 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word murky?

• A large boulder

• B edge of the pond

• C brown water

• D waterfall

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8 Which two words best explain how Vinny feels at the end of “The Ravine”?

• F Boastful

• G Calm

• H Curious

• J Embarrassed

• K Relieved

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9 In “The Ravine,” what indicates that Vinny’s friends did not agree with the choice he made?

• A They knew he was scared.

• B They did not speak to him.

• C They shouted encouragement.

• D They laughed and joked with each other.

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10 Which detail from “Embarrassed?” best explains the main conflict in “The Ravine”?

• F Spending time with other kids becomes a top priority.

• G Fitting in becomes essential.

• H Teens don’t even have to tackle a challenge to feel stressed.

• J Social pain hurts, but it also makes us nicer.

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