Central Idea
(From "Competition Builds Better Dancers")
(From "Competition Builds Better Dancers")
What is one reason dancers participate in competitions according to the text?
A) To win prizes and fame
B) To receive valuable feedback from judges
C) To compare skills with other dancers
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which type of sentence combines two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction?
A) Simple sentence
B) Compound sentence
C) Complex sentence
D) Compound-complex sentence
B) Compound sentence
Which piece of textual evidence supports the inference that the author was deeply impacted by learning about child labor?
A) "I had never heard of child labor and wasn’t certain where Pakistan was—but that day changed my life forever."
B) "Over the past four years, in my travels for Free the Children, I have had the opportunity to meet many children around the world."
C) "I will never forget José, because he taught me more about sharing that day than anyone I have ever known."
D) "Sometimes young people find life today too depressing. It all seems so hopeless."
A) "I had never heard of child labor and wasn’t certain where Pakistan was—but that day changed my life forever."
In the text, the phrase "I dreamed of being Superman" is an example of:
A) Figurative language
B) Connotative language
C) Technical language
D) Literal language
A) Figurative language
What is the author's primary purpose in the text?
A) To criticize dance competitions
B) To promote the benefits of dance competitions
C) To discuss the history of dance competitions
D) To analyze the scoring system of dance competitions
B) To promote the benefits of dance competitions
How do judges score competitors in dance competitions?
A) Based on age divisions
B) Solely on costume and routine
C) On ability, difficulty, costume, and routine
D) Only on the type of dance performed
C) On ability, difficulty, costume, and routine
Which type of sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause?
A) Simple sentence
B) Compound sentence
C) Complex sentence
D) Compound-complex sentence
C) Complex sentence
Which textual evidence supports the inference that poverty is a significant issue affecting children worldwide?
A) "Poverty is the biggest killer of children."
B) "It would only cost an extra $7 billion a year to put every child in school by the year 2010."
C) "More than 1.3 billion people—one-quarter of the world’s population—live in absolute poverty."
D) "The 1997 United Nations Development Report carries a clear message that poverty can be ended, if we make it our goal."
C) "More than 1.3 billion people—one-quarter of the world’s population—live in absolute poverty."
What rhetorical effect does the author achieve by describing José's act of giving his shirt?
A) It emphasizes the poverty and desperation of José's situation.
B) It highlights the author's gratitude and admiration for José's generosity.
C) It underscores the author's criticism of the lack of generosity in society.
D) It demonstrates the author's disdain for material possessions.
B) It highlights the author's gratitude and admiration for José's generosity.
From which perspective is the text written?
A) A dancer who dislikes competitions
B) A dance competition judge
C) A neutral observer of dance competitions
D) A promoter of dance competitions
D) A promoter of dance competitions
What skills do dancers learn through preparing for competitions?
A) Time management
B) Stress management
C) Teamwork
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
In the sentence, "I went to the store, but it was closed," what type of sentence is it?
A) Simple sentence
B) Compound sentence
C) Complex sentence
D) Compound-complex sentence
B) Compound sentence
What textual evidence suggests that the author believes in the power of individuals to make positive change?
A) "I think that God, in fact, played a trick on us. He gave each and every person special talents or gifts."
B) "I dream of the day when Jeffrey leaves the garbage dump, when Muniannal no longer has to separate used syringes."
C) "When I was very young I dreamed of being Superman, soaring high above the clouds."
D) "If more people had the heart of a street child, like José, and were willing to share, there would be no more poverty."
B) "I dream of the day when Jeffrey leaves the garbage dump, when Muniannal no longer has to separate used syringes."
Which word choice contributes to the positive tone of the text?
A) "poverty"
B) "bondage"
C) "dreamed"
D) "hopeless"
C) "dreamed"
How does the author distinguish their position from others in the text?
A) By listing only positive aspects of dance competitions
B) By including both positive and negative aspects of dance competitions
C) By focusing solely on the experiences of professional dancers
D) By criticizing other forms of artistic competition
B) By including both positive and negative aspects of dance competitions
According to the text, what is one drawback of dance competitions?
A) Dancers must be willing to compete
B) Competitions do not offer valuable feedback
C) They only benefit solo dancers
D) None of the above
A) Dancers must be willing to compete
In the sentence, "Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk," what type of sentence is it?
A) Simple sentence
B) Compound sentence
C) Complex sentence
D) Compound-complex sentence
C) Complex sentence
Which piece of textual evidence supports the inference that the author advocates for global cooperation to address poverty?
A) "Every year, the world spends $800 billion on the military."
B) "People say, 'We can’t end world poverty; it just can’t be done.'"
C) "Collectively, we have all it takes to create a just and peaceful world."
D) "We all need one another to find happiness within ourselves and within the world."
C) "Collectively, we have all it takes to create a just and peaceful world."
In the phrase "he had been sold into bondage," the word "bondage" conveys a sense of:
A) Freedom
B) Happiness
C) Oppression
D) Joy
C) Oppression
According to the text, what is one drawback of dance competitions?
A) They discourage teamwork among dancers
B) They do not provide valuable feedback to participants
C) They require too much time and effort from dancers
D) Dancers must be ready and willing to compete
D) Dancers must be ready and willing to compete
How does participating in competitions help dancers set high goals?
A) By providing opportunities for fame
B) By offering a taste of professional experience
C) By allowing comparison with other dancers
D) By requiring hard work and dedication
D) By requiring hard work and dedication
What other punctuation mark can be used to make compound sentences?
A) Comma ,
B) Dash -
C) Semicolon ;
D) Colon :
C) Semicolon ;
What inference can be drawn from the author's anecdote about José giving him his shirt?
A) José was materialistic and valued possessions over relationships.
B) José was generous and selfless despite his own poverty.
C) José was trying to impress the author with his clothing.
D) José was seeking recognition for his kindness from the author.
B) José was generous and selfless despite his own poverty.
What is the rhetorical effect of the author's use of the phrase "I realized, now, that each of us has the power to be Superman"?
A) It emphasizes the author's admiration for superheroes.
B) It underscores the importance of individual action and empowerment.
C) It highlights the author's desire for escapism.
D) It critiques society's unrealistic expectations.
B) It underscores the importance of individual action and empowerment.
What is one benefit mentioned in the text for dancers preparing for competitions?
A) They learn the value of time management
B) They receive feedback only during the competition
C) They avoid experiencing stress during performances
D) They compete for fame and prizes
A) They learn the value of time management