Which line summarizes the whole article?

The event was religious but became a celebration of culture.

Green became the color associated with St. Patrick's Day is the summary sentence because

all of the other choices were details.

Which statement is the best summary for the section, "Going Green"?

Green became the color associated with St. Patrick's day.

What sentence from the text would support birds being the most likely animal to be there?

...the ocean keeps the critters away.

Why does "it was religious but became a to cultural celebration" summarize the whole article?

It explains the roots of St. Patrick to today's traditions.

What is the author's purpose for including the section, "Myths Busted"?

give credibility to the holiday

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St. Patrick's Day Article

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1
Which line summarizes the whole article?
The event was religious but became a celebration of culture.
St. Patrick didn't always live in Ireland.
Green is the color of mythical fairies, or leprechauns.
However you celebrate, here's hoping it's a lucky day!
2
Green became the color associated with St. Patrick's Day is the summary sentence because
it mentions green throughout the paragraph.
it was on the flag.
all of the other choices were details.
it mentions green in the first sentence.
3
Which is not a reason that the color green is associated with St. Patrick's Day?
The Chicago River is green.
Ireland's landscape is green.
Leprechauns are thought to wear green.
Shamrocks are green.
4
Which statement is the best summary for the section, "Going Green"?
Leprechauns originally wore red.
Ireland is an island called Emerald Isle.
The shamrock is the national symbol.
Green became the color associated with St. Patrick's day.
5
The reason the author included "Myths Busted" is to give credibility to the holiday because...
leprechauns are mythical creatures
holidays are important to authors
St. Patrick was a real person
it gives the facts to prove it
6
What sentence from the text would support birds being the most likely animal to be there?
...the ocean keeps the critters away.
Patrick chased all the snakes out of Ireland.
Ireland is green with leafy trees and grassy hills.
Leprechauns are the reason you are supposed to wear green.
7
St. Patrick's Day is a celebration of which culture?
Leprechauns'
Ireland's
Chicago's
Britain's
8
Why does "it was religious but became a to cultural celebration" summarize the whole article?
religion is important
It explains the roots of St. Patrick to today's traditions.
It talks about food and colors.
Irish culture is discussed in the article.
9
What is the author's purpose for including the section, "Myths Busted"?
give credibility to the holiday
inform about the leprechauns
point out the liars
explain the reason people wear green
10
Which animal would most likely be found in Europe, North America, AND Ireland?
lizards
snakes
deer
birds

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