The information included about Babe Ruth is an example of an author supporting his viewpoint by

telling a story that actually happened

Which sentence from the passage expresses an opinion?

Everybody has a great time playing ball because we all...

The author wrote this passage to-

persuade readers that MLB should ban chewing tobacco

What connection does the author want readers to make between Babe Ruth and Bill Tuttle?

They both became ill because they chewed tobacco.

Which sentence from the passage is a fact?

MLB officials are already considering a ban on chewing...

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1
Which is the best description of this passage?
A letter to a magazine editor
A news story from a Web site
An article in a newspaper
A personal blog found online
2
The information included about Babe Ruth is an example of an author supporting his viewpoint by
telling a story that actually happened
presenting numerical facts
sharing testimony from an expert
comparing two imaginary situations
3
Which sentence from the passage expresses an opinion?
Smokeless tobacco also blocks blood vessels, which...
Chewing tobacco during games (and team travel) is banned...
During his illness, (Babe) Ruth lost over 80 pounds.
Everybody has a great time playing ball because we all...
4
The author wrote this passage to-
convince readers that they should not chew tobacco
explain how MLB makes decisions about baseball rules
persuade readers that MLB should ban chewing tobacco
share stories about famous past baseball players
5
What does Alex Ramos assume about MLB players?
Most or all of them have kids Alex's age.
They don't care about their young fans.
They will agree not to chew tobacco on the field.
Many of them chew tobacco.
6
What does the Latin root spec in the word spectacular mean?
Small
See
Change
Whole
7
What connection does the author want readers to make between Babe Ruth and Bill Tuttle?
They both were great athletes.
They both were baseball players.
They both raised awareness of cancer.
They both became ill because they chewed tobacco.
8
Which sentence from the passage is a fact?
If anything, (MLB players) are hurting themselves.
MLB officials are already considering a ban on chewing...
There are a lot of good things about going to the ballpark.
The food is great, and if you're lucky, the weather is...
9
(See test) Which word in the sentence is a clue that the author is expressing an opinion?
Should
Organizations
Baseball
Cue
10
(See test) Which word in the sentences is the best clue to the meaning of the word renowned?
Carried
Played
Bulge
Famous

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