According to the selection, cerebral palsy can be caused by

brain damage before or during birth.

The ramp is for wheelchairs.

chairs on wheels used by those who can't walk

What is the main idea of the selection?

People with CP work hard to do simple things.

My grandfather is handicapped.

a person with physical challenges

Which sentence is an accurate generalization?

Some people with CP have trouble controlling movements.

What does Nic do after he gets home from school?

He reads books with his cousin.

She said, "Last time they sort of tossed me in a blender & poured a new kid out."

This means she was helped by the operation.

What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?

to teach readers about cerebral palsy

Which is a statement of opinion?

But no one likes playing ball or making jokes more than Nic.

Which is the most likely reason the author chose the title Stretching Ourselves?

to show people with CP work hard to stretch bodies & minds

Which best explains how the photos in the story relate to what you read?

They show kids doing the things written about in the text.

How are Tanner, Emily, and Nic alike?

They want to do things for themselves.

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Reading Street 5.4.2

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A #vocab and #comprehension quiz over 5th Grade Reading Street Unit 4 Week 2

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1
According to the selection, cerebral palsy can be caused by
tight muscles and tendons.
operations that didn't succeed.
brain damage before or during birth.
injuries from falls.
2
The ramp is for wheelchairs.
chairs on wheels used by those who can't walk
chairs that rock back and forth
chairs used by royal rulers
chairs that have been covered with soft material
3
What is the main idea of the selection?
People with CP are the same as everyone else.
People with CP get married and have families.
People with CP work hard to do simple things.
People with CP are able to have jobs.
4
The robot has an artificial voice,
harsh
not natural
sweet-sounding
squeaky
5
My grandfather is handicapped.
a person with physical challenges
a person with a child
a person who paints
a person who teaches
6
Which sentence is an accurate generalization?
All people with CP enjoy reading.
People with CP never need operations.
Most people with CP don't seem different from others.
Some people with CP have trouble controlling movements.
7
She wanted to be a therapist.
one who performs in a theater
one who makes special computers
one who is elected to lead
one who helps others heal
8
What does Nic do after he gets home from school?
He practices saying simple words.
He shows his family his computer.
He jokes around with the bus driver.
He reads books with his cousin.
9
The horse has a smooth gait.
saddle
way of breathing
way of walking
coat
10
She said, "Last time they sort of tossed me in a blender & poured a new kid out."
This means she learned new things.
This means she was helped by the operation.
This means she had mixed feelings about the operations.
This means she got better by eating certain foods.
11
The doctor examined the boy's abdomen.
spine
stomach
muscles
brain
12
What is the most likely reason the author wrote this selection?
to tell how cerebral palsy was discovered
to convince readers to help people with cerebral palsy
to teach readers about cerebral palsy
to tell readers about some interesting kids
13
What helps Emily to stay calm?
playing with her brother
going to therapy
visiting her friends
caring for her dogs
14
Which is a statement of opinion?
Twice a week, her mom takes her to see a physical therapist.
The brain controls how we move, speak, see, smell, & hear.
Tendons are thin, stretchy cords connecting muscles & bones.
But no one likes playing ball or making jokes more than Nic.
15
Which is the most likely reason the author chose the title Stretching Ourselves?
to show that people with CP need to exercise
to describe the ways that Emily stretches her arms and legs.
to show people with CP work hard to stretch bodies & minds
to make readers curious about stretching
16
Which best explains how the photos in the story relate to what you read?
They show kids with CP enjoying outdoor activities.
They show kids doing the things written about in the text.
They show the kids with their families and friends.
They show the people that help those who have CP.
17
How are Tanner, Emily, and Nic alike?
They want to do things for themselves.
They play football with their friends.
They do not use computers.
They do not need exercise.

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