Not Just a Game Quiz

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

• it builds teamwork skills
• it provides health benefits
• it is fun for the participants

The chronological organization of paragraph 2 helps the author emphasize —

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

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

• 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

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.”

• It illustrates the author’s understanding of the topic.
• It supports the central idea from an expert’s perspective.
• It gives recognition to an important organization.

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?

• Discuss
• Leap
• Navigate

What is the central idea of paragraph 7?

• The importance of why people play sports
• Why psychologists feel sports are dangerous
• The negative aspects of athletic competition

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?

• Management
• Operation
• Use

Select two details from the selection that 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.

How does the author support the idea that every child has a right to participate in sports?

• By mentioning individuals who have given speeches on children’s rights
• By citing a credible organization that states what a child’s rights are
• By sharing opinions and thoughts that outline children's rights
• By quoting experts who have given testimony as to a child’s rights

Write a summary of the selection using details from the text.