Citing Evidence Pre-test Byrd2

1. According to the passage, Dave Mirra will continue to build his reputation as a BMX superstar by....

Beginning to design his own line of bikes.

Winning competitions against younger riders.

Coaching BMX athletes for the X Games in the future.

Remaining loyal to his fans and receiving more endorsements.

The passage suggests that Dave Mirra will continue to build his reputation as a BMX superstar by remaining loyal to his fans and receiving more endorsements. This indicates that he will continue to engage with his fan base and gain more support, while also attracting more endorsements which will further enhance his reputation in the BMX community.

Explanation

The passage suggests that Dave Mirra will continue to build his reputation as a BMX superstar by remaining loyal to his fans and receiving more endorsements. This indicates that he will continue to engage with his fan base and gain more support, while also attracting more endorsements which will further enhance his reputation in the BMX community.

2. Read the last sentence from paragraph 1 of the selection:"Most people rode their bikes on level surfaces and paved roads, but some bikers had the idea of playing around a little." How does this sentence function in the passage?

It serves as a transition into paragraph 2

It acts as a summary statement for paragraph 1

It contrasts with the claim developed in paragraph 2

It restates an important point from paragraph 1.

The sentence serves as a transition into paragraph 2 because it introduces the idea that some bikers had the idea of playing around a little, which is further developed in the following paragraph.

Explanation

The sentence serves as a transition into paragraph 2 because it introduces the idea that some bikers had the idea of playing around a little, which is further developed in the following paragraph.

3. Read the sentence from the selection below, then choose the correct answer:"Some athletes have fought uphill battles, trying to get their athletic activities recognized as legitimate sports." What is the meaning of the word LEGITIMATE as it is used in the sentence?

Challenging

Authentic

Organized

Profitable

The word "legitimate" in the sentence means "authentic." It suggests that some athletes have faced difficulties in getting their athletic activities recognized as genuine or valid sports.

Explanation

The word "legitimate" in the sentence means "authentic." It suggests that some athletes have faced difficulties in getting their athletic activities recognized as genuine or valid sports.

4. How does the passage make a connection between Dave Mirra's career as a rider and his personality?

By comparing the development of his career to the development of his personality

By explaining how his career decisions have led to positive changes in his personality

By describing aspects of his career and his personality that have led to his success

By analyzing parts of his personality that caused him to seek out a career as a rider

The passage describes aspects of Dave Mirra's career and personality that have led to his success. This suggests that there is a connection between his career as a rider and his personality, as both have contributed to his achievements.

Explanation

The passage describes aspects of Dave Mirra's career and personality that have led to his success. This suggests that there is a connection between his career as a rider and his personality, as both have contributed to his achievements.

5. After reading the passage, look back at paragraph 1 ----carefully re-read it, then answer the question.....What is a velocipede?

A part of the BMX races

The first bike ever invented

Bikes made to ride on level surfaces and paved roads

A bike that has pedals

A velocipede is a bike that has pedals. This means that it is a type of bicycle that is powered by the rider using their feet to pedal and move the bike forward. This distinguishes it from other types of bikes that may be powered by other means, such as motorized bikes or bikes that are propelled by pushing off the ground with one's feet. The term velocipede is often used to refer to early bicycles that were developed in the 19th century and had pedals attached to the front wheel.

Explanation

A velocipede is a bike that has pedals. This means that it is a type of bicycle that is powered by the rider using their feet to pedal and move the bike forward. This distinguishes it from other types of bikes that may be powered by other means, such as motorized bikes or bikes that are propelled by pushing off the ground with one's feet. The term velocipede is often used to refer to early bicycles that were developed in the 19th century and had pedals attached to the front wheel.

6. Why does the author include information about the Klunkers in the passage?

To illustrate the difficulty of BMX competition

To contrast early contests with modern BMX

To explain the origins of BMX competition

To describe the skills needed for success at BMX

The author includes information about the Klunkers in the passage to explain the origins of BMX competition. The passage discusses how the Klunkers, which were modified bikes, were used by early BMX riders to compete in off-road races. This information helps to provide a historical context and explain how BMX competition evolved over time.

Explanation

The author includes information about the Klunkers in the passage to explain the origins of BMX competition. The passage discusses how the Klunkers, which were modified bikes, were used by early BMX riders to compete in off-road races. This information helps to provide a historical context and explain how BMX competition evolved over time.

7. A strong and (important to the Centrail Idea) inference that can be made from this passage is...

There is no limit to Dave Mirra's popularity and he is a superstar in his sport.

BMX biking is the most important sport because it is watched throughout the nation.

Bike riding has a long history.and Klunkers were an early group of bike enthusiasts,

BMX has had an easier time grabbing people's attention than some other sports.

The passage suggests that Dave Mirra's popularity knows no bounds and he is considered a superstar in his sport. This can be inferred from the statement that there is no limit to his popularity.

Explanation

The passage suggests that Dave Mirra's popularity knows no bounds and he is considered a superstar in his sport. This can be inferred from the statement that there is no limit to his popularity.

8. Which statement BEST presents the central idea of the passage and the way in which it is developed?

The place of BMX among other sports is developed by recounting the history of the sport.

The thrill of stunt riding on bicycles is developed through details about early riders and a contemporary BMX star.

The changes in bicycle features is developed through comparisons of early bicycles to the bicycles used for BMX.

The importance of BMX as a recognized sport is developed through details about the most famous rider.

The passage develops the central idea of the importance of BMX as a recognized sport by providing details about the most famous rider. This suggests that the passage focuses on highlighting the significance of BMX by showcasing the achievements and impact of a prominent athlete in the sport. The details provided about the most famous rider serve to emphasize the recognition and legitimacy of BMX as a sport.

Explanation

The passage develops the central idea of the importance of BMX as a recognized sport by providing details about the most famous rider. This suggests that the passage focuses on highlighting the significance of BMX by showcasing the achievements and impact of a prominent athlete in the sport. The details provided about the most famous rider serve to emphasize the recognition and legitimacy of BMX as a sport.