Reading Comprehension
Emily, Nic, & Tanner
Vocabulary
Cerebral Palsy
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When Leslie tells people about her operations, she says, 'Last time they sort of tossed me in a blender and poured out a new kid out the other side.' What does this mean? A. She got better by eating certain foods. B. She learned new things. C. She had mixed feelings about her operation. D. She was helped by the operation.
What is D. She was helped by the operation.
100
What keeps Emily calm?
What is caring for her dogs.
100
A person who helps others heal.
What is therapist.
100
What is the abbreviation for Cerebral Palsy?
What is C.P.
100
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200
What is the main idea of the selection? A. People with CP are able to have jobs. B. People with CP are the same as everyone else. C. People with CP work hard to do simple things. D. People with CP get married and have families.
What is C. People with CP work hard to do simple things.
200
There are two reasons Nic's case of C.P. is more severe than Emily's. What are the two reasons?
What is he is in a wheelchair and can only speak a few words.
200
This word refers to those that are physically challenged.
What is handicapped.
200
What is the cause of Cerebral Palsy?
What is brain damage before birth or during labor.
200
The computer has an artificial voice. What is the meaning of the word artificial?
What is not natural.
300
Which best explains how the photographs in the selection relate to the information you read? A. They show kids with CP enjoying outdoor activities. B. They show the kids with their families and friends. C. They show the kids doing the things written about in the text. D. They show the people that help those who have CP. Which best explains how the photographs in the selection relate to the information you read? A. They show kids with CP enjoying outdoor activities. B. They show the kids with their families and friends. C. They show the kids doing the things written about in the text. D. They show the people that help those who have CP.
What is C. They show the kids doing the things written about in the text.
300
What does Nic do when he gets home from school?
What is read books to his cousin.
300
Something that is not natural.
What is artificial.
300
Is there a cure for Cerebral Palsy?
What is no.
300
Which is an accurate generalization? A. all people with CP enjoy reading. B. People with CP never need operations. C. Most people with CP don't seem different from others. D. Some people with CP have trouble controlling their movements.
What is D. Some people with CP have trouble controlling their movements.
400
The title of the selection is STRETCHING OURSELVES. Which of the following is the most likely reason the author chose this title? A. to make readers curious about stretching B. to show that people with CP need to exercise C. to describe the ways that Emily stretches her arms and legs D. to show that people with CP work hard to stretch their bodies and their minds The title of the selection is STRETCHING OURSELVES. Which of the following is the most likely reason the author chose this title? A. to make readers curious about stretching B. to show that people with CP need to exercise C. to describe the ways that Emily stretches her arms and legs D. to show that people with CP work hard to stretch their bodies and their minds
What is D. to show that people with CP work hard to stretch their bodies and their minds
400
When she is speaking, Emily connects her feelings with the names of...
What is vegetables.
400
It is another name for stomach.
What is abdomen.
400
How many types of Cerebral Palsy are there?
What is 3.
400
When Leslie tells people about her operations, she says, 'Last time they sort of tossed me in a blender and poured out a new kid out the other side.' What does this mean? A. She got better by eating certain foods. B. She learned new things. C. She had mixed feelings about her operation. D. She was helped by the operation. When Leslie tells people about her operations, she says, 'Last time they sort of tossed me in a blender and poured out a new kid out the other side.' What does this mean? A. She got better by eating certain foods. B. She learned new things. C. She had mixed feelings about her operation. D. She was helped by the operation.
What is D. She was helped by the operation.
500
How are Tanner, Emily, and Nic alike? A. They do not use computers B. They play football with their friends C. They want to do things for themselves D. They do not need to exercise
What is C. They want to do things for themselves
500
Tanner has a milder case of CP, because only this part of his body is affected.
What is his left arm.
500
A manner of walking or running.
What is gait.
500
Who is at the most risk for developing Cerebral Palsy?
What is premature babies.
500
Who is the best student teacher ever?
Who is Ms. Johnson.
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