Play by the Rules

Which sentence from the text expresses the author's claim?

• At that time, I didn't really understand why Mr. Veteto always told me not to run.

• Playing by the rules helps to keep everyone happy and safe.

• Not getting enough sleep affects how you think, learn, and grow.

• Umpires, referees, and judges make sure that rules are followed.

Which conclusion is best supported by the author's description of Mr. Veteto?

• Mr. Veteto cares about correcting his students.

• Mr. Veteto enjoys monitoring the hallway.

• Mr. Veteto cares about his students' safety.

• Mr. Veteto enjoys using a loud voice.

Read this sentence from the text: The National Sleep Foundation suggests that school-age children need nine to eleven hours of sleep each night.

This fact supports the author's argument by providing evidence that-

• bedtime should be fun.

• it is best to sleep late in the morning.

• children must sleep for eleven hours each night.

• bedtime rules help children stay healthy.

The author uses the words, "bump into others" and "knock someone to the ground" in paragraph 2 to emphasize that-

• people can be physically harmed when others do not follow the rules.

• people should be allowed to run in the hallway when they are in a hurry.

• she enjoyed running in the hallway as a first grader.

• children can be hurt at school even if they follow the rules.

Which sentence from the text best reveals the audience the author is addressing?

• At that time, I didn't really understand why Mr. Veteto always told me not to run.

• But one thing is for sure: we need rules.

• Think about some of the rules your parents have for you at home.

• Each year, children and young adults suffer over 500,000 bike-related injuries.

Which detail from the text supports the key idea that referees are important in sports?

• And I'm glad when all the players follow the rules!

• It's not fun to receive a foul during a game.

• Fouls help make sure, though, that players who are breaking the rules cannot continue.

• The next time Mr. Veteto or another teacher, parent, or referee tells you that you have broken a rule, don't be upset.

The prefix dis- helps the reader know that the word disorderly in paragraph 4 means-

• bringing about order.

• without having order.

• badly ordered.

• able to have order.

Identify and explain the anecdote in the first paragraph. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

How does the format of the article help the reader determine the intended audience? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.