*Please Note: the the answer with stars next to them are my answers.
1. Imagine you have been asked to read another article about gymnasts. It has the following title and subheads:
Title: Gymnasts: For the Love of the Sport
Subhead #1: The Naysayers
Subhead #2: Lasting Benefits
What can you infer from previewing the title and subheads of the article?
a) The article is written by a famous gymnast who had a long career in the sport.
b) The article will attempt to discredit criticisms like those in “Gymnasts in Pain: Out of Balance.” ******
c) The article will provide a balanced look at both sides of the controversy about gymnastics.
d) The article, like “Gymnasts in Pain: Out of Balance,” will be critical of the sport.
2. Which word best describes the tone of “Gymnasts in Pain: Out of Balance.”?
a) Angry
b) Lighthearted
c) Sarcastic
d) Serious*********
3. In basketball the most ELITE athletes would
(*the word is with all big letters! ~ELITE)
a) Be professional*********
b) Become coaches
c) Fail to make the team
d) Have fun
4. Read the sentence below. Based on the context clues in the sentence, which is the best definition for the italicized multiple-meaning word?
(*The word is with all big letters! ~DEAL)
The lawyer had to get to the office early to DEAL with the new developments in his case.
a) Concern oneself
b) Engage in bargaining
c) Reach a state of acceptance***********
d) Take action with regard to something or someone
5. Choose the sentence that shows correct subject verb agreement.
a) The diamonds twinkles in the engagement ring.
b) The light twinkle in the lamp
c) The silver twinkle in the necklace.
d) The stars twinkle in the sky *******
2. I don't know; I haven't read the article,
4. Wrong
The others are right.
4. I would have went with d.
5. correct
1. ok
2. I would toss a coin on sarcastic and serious. One can be serious with sarcasm, so go with serious
3. ok, the other three are dumb.
The answers are
1.2
2.4
3.1
4.4
5.4
Thankyou Rainbow!
1. To infer the message of the article from the title and subheads, you need to analyze the information provided. The title, "Gymnasts: For the Love of the Sport," suggests that the article will focus on the passion and dedication of gymnasts. Subhead #1, "The Naysayers," indicates that there will be discussions about criticisms or negative opinions related to the sport. Subhead #2, "Lasting Benefits," suggests that the article will explore the positive aspects and long-term advantages of gymnastics. Based on these clues, the best inference would be that the article will attempt to discredit criticisms like those in "Gymnasts in Pain: Out of Balance" (option b).
2. To determine the tone of "Gymnasts in Pain: Out of Balance," you need to assess the overall attitude or feeling conveyed in the text. The word choices, sentence structure, and the author's perspective can all contribute to the tone. Since "Gymnasts in Pain: Out of Balance" implies a negative aspect of gymnastics, the tone is likely to be serious (option d).
3. To identify the most elite athletes in basketball, you need to consider the context and the meaning of the term "ELITE" in this specific context. Since the word is written in all capital letters, it suggests a special meaning or significance. In sports, "ELITE" usually refers to the highest level of performance or skill. Therefore, the answer would be that the most elite athletes (option a) would be professional basketball players.
4. In the sentence, "The lawyer had to get to the office early to deal with the new developments in his case," the word "deal" is in italics, indicating a multiple-meaning word. To determine the correct definition, you should consider the context clues provided in the sentence. In this case, the lawyer needs to take action or handle the new developments in his case, which suggests that the best definition for "deal" in this context is to take action with regard to something or someone (option d).
5. To choose the sentence that shows correct subject-verb agreement, you need to ensure that the subject and verb agree in number. Subject-verb agreement means that a singular subject should be paired with a singular verb, while a plural subject should be paired with a plural verb. In the options provided, only sentence d, "The stars twinkle in the sky," shows correct subject-verb agreement, as the plural subject "stars" is paired with the plural verb "twinkle."