Quiz Review: It's Not Just a Game!

1. According to paragraph 1 of the article, the main reason for playing sports is that...

• it builds teamwork skills
• it is fun for the participants
• it provides health benefits
• it fosters a positive attitude

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CCSS.RI.6.2

2 . The chronological organization of paragraph 2 helps the author emphasize...

• the history of early sports competitions
• the influence of Egyptians on sports
• the history of Olympic competitions
• the influence of survival skills on sports

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CCSS.RI.6.5

3. The author’s use of comparison in paragraph 4 helps the reader understand...

• why tennis is harder to learn than soccer
• how players with different skills make a good team
• how individual sports are different from team sports
• why winning is more satisfying for team players

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CCSS.RI.6.6

4 . Read the sentence from paragraph 5 of the selection. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), “play is essential to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and youth.” What is the purpose of this sentence?

• It illustrates the author’s understanding of the topic.
• It suggests that children require play in order to survive.
• It supports the central idea from an expert’s perspective.
• It gives recognition to an important organization.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.1

5. Read the thesaurus entry below. negotiate v: transfer, discuss, leap, navigate Which synonym could the author have used in paragraph 5 in place of negotiate?

• Transfer
• Discuss
• Leap
• Navigate

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CCSS.L.6.4C

6 . The key idea of paragraph 5 is that sports provide value. Check three details that support this idea.

• Stimulates imagination and creativity
• Teaches how to negotiate plans
• Helps brain development
• Leads to better grades and higher achievement
• Increases athletic ability

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

7. Extra Credit: Read the following sentence. Growing up watching all kinds of sports, I became inspired to pursue a career as an athlete. Which word in the sentence does the underlined phrase modify or describe?

• I
• inspired
• career
• athlete

8. What is the central idea of paragraph 7?

• Playing sports is essential for learning life lessons.
• Many psychologists feel that sports are dangerous.
• Athletic competition can have some negative aspects.
• Some people should avoid playing on competitive teams.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

9 . Read the thesaurus entry below. utilization n: handling, management, operation, use Which word could the author have used in place of the word utilization in paragraph 8?

• Handling
• Management
• Operation
• Use

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

10 . Which two details from the selection explain why being a sports fan has benefits?

• Sports provide opportunities for social interaction.
• Sports encourage players to learn survival skills.
• Sports generate great profits for teams.
• Sports help players learn.
• Sports improve vision.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A