Misplaced Modifiers
An orange lay on the table that had been peeled.
An orange that had been peeled lay on the table.
Sports involving a ball are________by parabolas?
affect or effect
affect
The curving path of a traveling projectile is called a...?
Parabola
The diagram on page two shows which type of structure?
Chronological order
What is the author's main purpose in writing "Arc of Triumph"?
to give information about the role of science in sports
I got a dog from the pet shop that is only six weeks old.
I got a dog, that is only six weeks old, from the pet shop.
If someone hits a tennis ball _______parabolic motion is measurable.
it's or its
its
A curve where up and out are equal is called...?
The Arc of Triumph
The diagram on page 3 shows which type of structure?
Compare and Contrast
What evidence proves that the author takes a conversational tone even though he is explaining a complex scientific principle?
answers will vary
The best curve is one where " up" and "out" are equal according to science.
According to physics, the best curve is one where "up" and "out" are equal.
A key factor is _______energy up verses _______ energy out
it's or its
it's or its
it's
it's
What type of energy is the energy of motion?
Kinetic Motion
Which type of text structure does the author use in the introduction to set the purpose?
Cause and effect
Why does the author mention baseballs, basketballs, and footballs in his article?
To use examples that would be familiar to most readers, that people can relate to. It reinforces his purpose of providing information.
To improve player performance, the world of today's sports is focusing on how to use science.
The world of today's sports is focusing on how to use science to improve player performance.
The ___________of science makes home runs, three-point baskets, and touchdown passes happen.
affect
effect
affect
Which type of science focuses matter, energy, and the forces that govern the universe?
physics
Which heading helps us predict the cause-and-effect relationship between understanding the curve of a ball and winning in sports?
So Why a Curve?
How can we be sure that the author is an expert in his field and that the information he has provided is accurate?
He uses scientific terms and formulas, plus diagrams to explain his ideas.
Why don't the balls travel in straight lines that we hit or throw?
Why don't the balls that we hit or throw travel in straight lines?
In the real world, many factors contribute to the spin on a pitch such as ______much air resistance.
to
too
two
too
According to the "Arc of Triumph", what type of curve is the best in a sport like baseball?
One where up and out are equal
Based on the cause-and-effect structure used by the author, what can the reader predict will be discussed in the heading "Why Different Curves?"
The reason that different curves have different results
Why would the author include the diagram on page 3?
If you don't understand the difference, you can see a diagram showing the cause-and-effect relationship.
Quite upsetting at the time, future buyers of the latest iPhone could never forgive Apple for this decision.
Quite upsetting at the time, this decision by Apple could never be forgiven by future buyers of the latest iPhone.
Physicists are scientists who use ________knowledge of energy and forces to solve problems and understand the world.
their
they're
there
their
As a ball rises, it starts to trade kinetic energy for which type of energy?
potential energy
Why did the author most likely use a cause-and-effect text structure?
To show how understanding "The Arc of Triumph" can lead to success in sports.
How do the scientific terms and definitions help the reader to understand a technical topic?
They provide details that are relatable to the reader and reference ideas that are familiar to most readers.