Amazingly Kids

Why did Conner think he would not be able to play sports with Cayden?

• Cayden has a disorder that affects his ability to move.

• Cayden was interested in other activities.

• Conner and Cayden’s mother feared Cayden would get hur

• Conner and Cayden’s family lacked the proper equipment

The section titled “More Races” is mainly about the —

• brothers becoming famous

• brothers’ goals for the future

• cost of buying more equipment

• amount of time spent with family

Read this sentence from paragraph 2.

When Conner saw the advertisement, he knew right then that he wanted to participate, and he wanted Cayden to participate with him.

The sentence shows that Conner is-

• honest

• patient

• curious

• determined

The author wrote this article most likely to —

• encourage the reader to participate in triathlons

• tell the reader about the events included in a triathlon

• share information about two brothers who participate in triathlons together

• explain how two brothers found a coach to help them prepare for a triathlon

The title of the article, “Never Say Never,” helps the reader understand that Conner believes —

• if you are interested in something, learn as much as you can about it

• if you want to win something, you must ask others for help

• if you are not interested in something, you can still do it

• if you want to do something, you should try to do it

Which idea from the article is supported by the photographs?

• Triathlons are held in hot places.

• A triathlon has three different parts.

• A triathlon for children is a short race.

• Adults can help children during a triathlon.

The reader can conclude that Conner had to train with a coach for the Nashville Kids Triathlon because he —

• wanted to be one of the first people to finish the race

• was told to do so by the officials in charge of the race

• knew a sports magazine would write a story about him

• had to be able to pull or push his brother long distances

Which part of the article helps the reader understand how Conner helps Cayden during a race?

• The first paragraph

• Getting Ready

• The Big Day

• More Races

Which meaning of raise is used in paragraph 11?

• meaning 1

• meaning 2

• meaning 3

• meaning 4

In your own words what does the word "paraphrase" mean?