Which idea is supported by information throughout the selection?

The O G provide an opportunity for people to set aside their differences

The author included paragraphs 1 and 2 most likely to:

convey the excitement of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games

Which sentence from the selection supports the idea that the Olympic rings symbolize each participant’s home country?

Each country competing in the games has at least one of the symbol’s colors

The reader can conclude that the opening ceremony is —

an important celebration that takes place during the Olympic Games

Which idea from the selection emphasizes the impact the Olympic symbol has had on others?

The Olympic symbol is one of the most widely known logos on Earth.

The author wrote this selection most likely to

provide information about the origin of the Olympic symbol

Why did Coubertin want the Olympic Games to be successful?

He viewed the Games as a way to promote peace among countries.

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1
Which idea is supported by information throughout the selection?
The International Olympic Committee has full authority to set and uphold
The O G provide an opportunity for people to set aside their differences
Pierre de Coubertin understood the importance of colorful symbols as a part
Selecting Greece as the location of the first modern Olympic Games was a
2
What is the best summary of paragraphs 3 and 4?
Option C
Option B
Option D
Option A
3
The author included paragraphs 1 and 2 most likely to:
convey the excitement of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games
provide info about the preparations for the opening ceremony of the O Games
explain the characteristics of the athletes who participate in the Olympic
explain where the Summer and Winter Olympic Games take place
4
Which sentence from the selection supports the idea that the Olympic rings symbolize each participant’s home country?
A flag bearing five interlocking colored rings is lifted.
The symbol’s message of unity, though, remains the same.
Each country competing in the games has at least one of the symbol’s colors
The rings are now shown with three on top and two underneath, whereas origi
5
The reader can conclude that the opening ceremony is —
the only time that the Olympic symbol is displayed
an important celebration that takes place during the Olympic Games
when the members of the International Olympic Committee are selected
when the best athletes competing in the Olympic Games are identified
6
Which idea from the selection emphasizes the impact the Olympic symbol has had on others?
The Olympic symbol is one of the most widely known logos on Earth.
The Olympic symbol was developed by Coubertin to convey a message of unity.
The Olympic symbol was presented to the IOC in 1914.
The Olympic symbol has five interlocking rings.
7
The author wrote this selection most likely to
compare the modern Olympics with the ancient Olympics
explain why the Olympics would benefit from having a new symbol
describe the requirements for participating in the Olympics
provide information about the origin of the Olympic symbol
8
Which words from paragraph 1 help the reader understand the meaning of the word elite?
are ready to compete
beam with pride
country’s finest examples
enter the stadium
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Why did Coubertin want the Olympic Games to be successful?
He hoped the Games would inspire young people to become athletes.
He believed sporting events would entertain people from different countries
He viewed the Games as a way to promote peace among countries.
He wanted to increase the popularity of a committee he served on.

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