The Human Body: You've Got Some Nerve! - Comprehension Questions

According to the text, what reacts to things we touch and sends a message through our bodies to our brains?

• nerves

• skin

• hands

• the weather

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CCSS.RI.3.4

What does the author describe in the text?

• the problems we would have if it is too hot or cold outside

• the best ways to practice safety with sharp things

• the problems we would have if we did not have nerves

• the best ways to stay warm when it is cold outside

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

Based on this information, what can you conclude about a person who has no nerves?

• The person likely would stay safe in the world.

• The person likely would get very hurt from doing everyday things.

• The person likely would not be able to see or hear.

• The person likely would have all meals cooked by a parent.

Based on the text, what probably would happen if you didn't have nerves and you stepped on something sharp?

• You probably would feel cold all over your body.

• You probably would feel pain in your foot.

• You probably would not feel pain in your foot.

• Your body probably would make new nerves.

What is this text mainly about?

• how not to burn your hand in the kitchen

• how the brain works

• how nerves keep us safe and healthy

• how nerves help us when we go outside

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CCSS.RI.3.2

As used in these sentences, what does the word "affect" most nearly mean?

• protect the whole body

• cause a change in some way

• send a message to the brain

• react to a hot or cold feeling

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Choose the answer that best completes the sentence. If you didn't have nerves, you would not feel pain ​ (a)   if you were injured or hurt.

• so

• because

• after
• even

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CCSS.L.3.1H

Based on the text, where are nerves located?

• In the brain

• In the spinal cord

• Throughout the body

• In the heart

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CCSS.RI.3.1

Based on the text, how do nerves keep us safe and healthy?

• By transmitting signals to and from the brain

• By providing structural support to the body

• By producing hormones

• By storing energy

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CCSS.RI.3.1