Manchester United Soccer

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Which meaning of the word object is used in the sentence below?

The object of the game is to work the ball into one of the two goals positioned at the end of the field.

A goal or aim

A type of item

To argue against

To refuse to do something

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Which detail from the passage is an opinion?

Soccer was invented in the 1800s.

Soccer is an outdoor sport.

Soccer teams have 11 players each.

Soccer is entertaining to watch.

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Where was the game of soccer invented?

England

Brazil

Italy

Germany

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Match each sentence in paragraph 3 with the best description of the sentence. The first sentence has been matched for you.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
However, soccer is a very entertaining sport to watch.		a prediction
		the main claim

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Which sentence is best supported by the information in the table at the end of the passage?

They have won the English Premier League nineteen times.

This is one more than their nearest rivals, Liverpool.

Since 1958, Manchester United have also won the European Champions League three times.

This competition features teams from across Europe.

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They are based in the United Kingdom

Fact

Opinion

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In 1901, the were sold and were given the new name of Manchester United.

Fact

Opinion

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Since 1958, Manchester United have also won the European Champions League three times.

Fact

Opinion

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It is this success that has helped them become such a well-known team.

Fact

Opinion

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List two facts the author includes to show that Manchester United have been a successful team.

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Paragraph 10 describes how David Beckham was paid by all the teams in America's Major League Soccer. Which idea from "About Soccer" does this detail best support?

Soccer is played all over the world.

Soccer is not as popular in America as other sports.

Soccer teams in Europe enjoy massive support from their fans.

Soccer is played by teams of 11 players.

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What is the main purpose of the seventh and eight paragraphs?

To describe how the team formed

To describe the team's achievements

To explain why the team is successful

To show that the team has improved over time

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
However, soccer is a very entertaining sport to watch.		a prediction
This is much less than for the Super Bowl, which had 71,000 people.		the main claim
Soccer may become a favorite sport in the US one day.		an opinion
The 2013 championship match of the Major League Soccer in America had a crowd of 21,650.		a comparison
Soccer is not as popular as sports like baseball and football in the US.		a fact given to support a claim

Manchester United Soccer

Which meaning of the word object is used in the sentence below?The object of the game is to work the ball into one of the two goals positioned at the end of the field.

Which detail from the passage is an opinion?

Where was the game of soccer invented?

Match each sentence in paragraph 3 with the best description of the sentence. The first sentence has been matched for you.

Which sentence is best supported by the information in the table at the end of the passage?

They are based in the United Kingdom

In 1901, the were sold and were given the new name of Manchester United.

Since 1958, Manchester United have also won the European Champions League three times.

It is this success that has helped them become such a well-known team.

List two facts the author includes to show that Manchester United have been a successful team.

Paragraph 10 describes how David Beckham was paid by all the teams in America's Major League Soccer. Which idea from "About Soccer" does this detail best support?

What is the main purpose of the seventh and eight paragraphs?

Which meaning of the word object is used in the sentence below?The object of the game is to work the ball into one of the two goals positioned at the end of the field.

Which detail from the passage is an opinion?

Where was the game of soccer invented?

Match each sentence in paragraph 3 with the best description of the sentence. The first sentence has been matched for you.

Which sentence is best supported by the information in the table at the end of the passage?

They are based in the United Kingdom

In 1901, the were sold and were given the new name of Manchester United.

Since 1958, Manchester United have also won the European Champions League three times.

It is this success that has helped them become such a well-known team.

List two facts the author includes to show that Manchester United have been a successful team.

Paragraph 10 describes how David Beckham was paid by all the teams in America's Major League Soccer. Which idea from "About Soccer" does this detail best support?

What is the main purpose of the seventh and eight paragraphs?

Which meaning of the word object is used in the sentence below?

The object of the game is to work the ball into one of the two goals positioned at the end of the field.

Which meaning of the word object is used in the sentence below?

The object of the game is to work the ball into one of the two goals positioned at the end of the field.