According to the selection, cerebral palsy can be caused by

brain damage before or during birth.

Which sentence is an accurate generalization?

Some people with CP have trouble controlling movements.

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.

My grandfather is handicapped.

a person with physical challenges

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

to teach readers about cerebral palsy

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 is a statement of opinion?

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

The ramp is for wheelchairs.

chairs on wheels used by those who can't walk

How are Tanner, Emily, and Nic alike?

They want to do things for themselves.

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 main idea of the selection?

People with CP work hard to do simple things.

What does Nic do after he gets home from school?

He reads books with his cousin.

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

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