The Pause- Team 1

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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Which word from paragraph 27 best helps the reader know the meaning of surveyed?

• opportunity

• space

• view

• instant

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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.

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Martina’s conflict is her

• lack of confidence.

• embarrassment with her parents.

• physical size.

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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.

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