Summary
Which statement belongs in an objective summary of the section titled Who Invented Basketball?
A. Naismith’s students also ran track and field.
B. James Naismith was an outstanding educator.
C. James Naismith did not want to let down his boss.
D. Naismith’s boss asked him to create an indoor game.
D. Naismith’s boss asked him to create an indoor game.
What is the central idea of paragraph 1?
A. Basketball has millions of fans.
B. Basketball has millions of players.
C. Basketball can be played in a park.
D. Basketball can be played by anyone.
D. Basketball can be played by anyone.
Basketball began under unusual circumstances.
Central Idea
Which two statements belong in an objective summary of the section How It Happened?
A. Naismith preferred to teach track and field.
B. Naismith studied other sports for inspiration.
C. Naismith played “Duck on a Rock” as a child.
D. Naismith was an extremely creative individual.
E. Naismith wanted a game that was safe for players.
B. Naismith studied other sports for inspiration.
E. Naismith wanted a game that was safe for players.
Which section is the central idea developed?
Basketball is still played by a variety of people in a variety of places.
Basketball Today
Basketball has its own Hall of Fame, which displays its history.
Supporting Detail
Which two statements belong in a summary of the section titled Early Days?
A. Backboards were added to make the game easier.
B. Naismith’s students wanted to keep playing basketball.
C. Soldiers played basketball during World War I to boost morale.
D. The rules and specifics of basketball have changed through the years.
E. Naismith’s first students used a soccer ball but later used a leather ball.
B. Naismith’s students wanted to keep playing basketball.
D. The rules and specifics of basketball have changed through the years.
Which section is the central idea developed?
James Naismith’s superintendent asked him to create a safe indoor game.
Who Invented Basketball?
Basketball equipment was different in the early days of the game.
Supporting Detail
Which two details belong in a summary of the section titled Basketball Today?
A. "There are hundreds of professional basketball leagues in many countries."
B. "The National Basketball League in the United States is recognized by many as the best in the world."
C. "Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, and Lebron James have added millions of fans to basketball."
D. "Large numbers of women and girls are participating in the sport."
E. "Women also have their own professional leagues."
A. "There are hundreds of professional basketball leagues in many countries."
D. "Large numbers of women and girls are participating in the sport."
Which section is the central idea developed?
The way basketball was first played is different than the way it is played now.
Early Days
Basketball leagues have been important to the growth of the sport.
Supporting Detail
Which two quotations must be included in a summary of the passage?
A. “Naismith’s students were track and field runners, so his superintendent also asked him to design something to keep them physically fit and free of injuries.” (paragraph 2)
B. “As he brainstormed his new sport, he recalled a childhood game with origins in the Middle Ages called 'Duck on a Rock.'" (paragraph 3)
C. “Instead, the ball was moved by passing it from one player to another.” (paragraph 5)
D. “Then there would be a jump ball at mid-court to restart play.” (paragraph 5)
E. “A player named William Chase made the only score with a shot 25 feet away from the basket.” (paragraph 6)
A. “Naismith’s students were track and field runners, so his superintendent also asked him to design something to keep them physically fit and free of injuries.” (paragraph 2)
B. “As he brainstormed his new sport, he recalled a childhood game with origins in the Middle Ages called 'Duck on a Rock.'" (paragraph 3)
Naismith was inspired by other games to create the first version of basketball.
How it Happened?
Many different groups of people have enjoyed basketball.
Central Idea