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1.

What sport helped prepare Jennifer to play football with the boys?
- A.
  
  Tennis
- B.
  
  Hockey
- C.
  
  Basketball
- D.
  
  Swimming
Correct Answer
D. Swimming

Explanation
Swimming helped prepare Jennifer to play football with the boys because it is a physically demanding sport that requires strength, endurance, and agility. Swimming involves using the entire body and developing core strength, which are important for football. Additionally, swimming improves cardiovascular fitness, which is essential for sustaining the high-intensity nature of football. The water resistance in swimming also helps build muscle strength and improves overall athleticism, which would have been beneficial for Jennifer when playing football with boys.

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2.

What is the most likely reason Jennifer could not sleep early Saturday morning?
- A.
  
  She was excited abou riding a roller coaster that day.
- B.
  
  She stayed awake all night watching football games.
- C.
  
  Coach Robinson told her to stay up until Saturday.
- D.
  
  She was nervous about the football team tryouts.
Correct Answer
D. She was nervous about the football team tryouts.

Explanation
Jennifer could not sleep early Saturday morning because she was nervous about the football team tryouts.

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3.

Which list shows the correct order of these tryout activities?
- A.
  
  Kicking, passing, running, blocking
- B.
  
  Passing, running, kicking, blocking
- C.
  
  Blocking, running, kicking, passing
- D.
  
  Passing, running, blocking, kicking
Correct Answer
A. Kicking, passing, running, blocking

Explanation
The correct order of the tryout activities is kicking, passing, running, blocking. This order makes sense because kicking is typically a fundamental skill that is often evaluated first in tryouts. Passing is usually assessed next as it requires accuracy and decision-making abilities. Running is then evaluated as it tests the player's speed and endurance. Lastly, blocking is assessed as it involves physicality and the ability to defend against opponents.

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4.

This passage is best described as
- A.
  
  Historical fiction.
- B.
  
  Realistic fiction.
- C.
  
  A mystery.
- D.
  
  A fable.
Correct Answer
B. Realistic fiction.

Explanation
The passage is described as realistic fiction because it presents a story that is set in a believable and realistic world, with characters and events that could plausibly exist or occur. It does not contain elements of fantasy or supernatural occurrences, which would classify it as historical fiction, a mystery, or a fable. Instead, the passage focuses on portraying a story that could happen in real life, making it a realistic fiction.

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5.

Which sentence expresses the main idea of the passage?
- A.
  
  Football coaches always play favorites.
- B.
  
  A girl shouldn't try to play boys' sports.
- C.
  
  A coach's child is always a good athlete.
- D.
  
  Don't let anything stand in the way of your dreams.
Correct Answer
D. Don't let anything stand in the way of your dreams.

Explanation
The main idea of the passage is conveyed in the sentence "Don't let anything stand in the way of your dreams." This sentence suggests that the passage is likely discussing the importance of pursuing one's dreams and not allowing obstacles or challenges to hinder one's progress.

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6.

How did Demetrius change during tryouts?
- A.
  
  From nice to mean
- B.
  
  From happy to sad
- C.
  
  From rude to proud
- D.
  
  From silly to serious
Correct Answer
C. From rude to proud

Explanation
Demetrius changed from being rude to becoming proud during tryouts. This suggests that he initially displayed disrespectful behavior but later developed a sense of confidence and self-assurance. This transformation could be attributed to his performance or the feedback he received during the tryouts, which boosted his self-esteem and made him feel proud of his abilities.

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7.

What is the best synonym for colossal in paragraph 9?
- A.
  
  Silly
- B.
  
  Huge
- C.
  
  Small
- D.
  
  Funny
Correct Answer
B. Huge

Explanation
The best synonym for "colossal" in paragraph 9 is "huge". This means that in the context of the paragraph, the word "colossal" is being used to describe something of immense size or magnitude. It is not related to being silly, small, or funny.

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8.

What is the most likely reason that Coach Kong called Coach Robinson?
- A.
  
  Coach Kong wanted to Coach Robinson to find a way to keep Jennifer off the team.
- B.
  
  Coach Kong wanted Coach Robinson to go easy on Jennifer so she wouldn't get hurt.
- C.
  
  Coach Kong wanted Coach Robinson to know that he did not support his daughter's idea to play football.
- D.
  
  Coach Kong wanted to prepare Coach Robinson for the possibility that people wouldn't like it when a girl tried out for the team.
Correct Answer
D. Coach Kong wanted to prepare Coach Robinson for the possibility that people wouldn't like it when a girl tried out for the team.

Explanation
Coach Kong wanted to prepare Coach Robinson for the possibility that people wouldn't like it when a girl tried out for the team. This implies that Coach Kong anticipated potential backlash or negative reactions from others when Jennifer, possibly his daughter, expressed her intention to play football. By calling Coach Robinson, Coach Kong wanted to discuss and strategize on how to handle this situation and ensure that Jennifer's decision to try out for the team would be supported and protected.

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9.

In paragraph 8, Coach Kong begins a sentence to Jennifer with, "And if you make the team...." Which of these most likely completes Coach Kong's thoughts?
- A.
  
  Don't expect any special treatment.
- B.
  
  Don't hurt the boys on the team.
- C.
  
  Don't ask your mother for help.
- D.
  
  Don't cry if you get hurt.
Correct Answer
A. Don't expect any special treatment.

Explanation
Coach Kong begins the sentence by saying, "And if you make the team..." This suggests that he is going to give Jennifer some advice or instructions about what she should do if she becomes a part of the team. Out of the given options, "don't expect any special treatment" is the most likely completion of Coach Kong's thoughts. This implies that Coach Kong wants Jennifer to understand that she will be treated like any other member of the team and should not expect any preferential treatment just because she is a girl.

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10.

In paragraph 12, the best meaning of shy is
- A.
  
  Short
- B.
  
  Eager
- C.
  
  Afraid
- D.
  
  Embarrassed
Correct Answer
A. Short

Explanation
In paragraph 12, the word "shy" is used to describe something being brief or concise, rather than referring to a person's personality trait. This can be inferred from the context of the paragraph, where the author mentions "shy sentences" and "shy paragraphs" being used in a particular style of writing. Therefore, in this context, "shy" means short.

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Making The Team - Tli

What sport helped prepare Jennifer to play football with the boys?

What is the most likely reason Jennifer could not sleep early Saturday morning?

Which list shows the correct order of these tryout activities?

This passage is best described as

Which sentence expresses the main idea of the passage?

How did Demetrius change during tryouts?

What is the best synonym for colossal in paragraph 9?

What is the most likely reason that Coach Kong called Coach Robinson?

In paragraph 8, Coach Kong begins a sentence to Jennifer with, "And if you make the team...." Which of these most likely completes Coach Kong's thoughts?

In paragraph 12, the best meaning of shy is