The Fabulous Fastball (Explain Author's Claim)
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10 questions
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What claim does the author make in the text?
What claim does the author make in the text?
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Which of the following is a reason that supports the author's claim?
Which of the following is a reason that supports the author's claim?
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Which detail from the text supports the idea that fastballs have improved player's skill levels?
Which detail from the text supports the idea that fastballs have improved player's skill levels?
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Read the sentence from paragraph 5.
Pitchers have become so good at throwing fastballs and striking out that officials are considering new rule changes.
What is the meaning of considering in this sentence?
Read the sentence from paragraph 5.
Pitchers have become so good at throwing fastballs and striking out that officials are considering new rule changes.
What is the meaning of considering in this sentence?
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Read the sentence.
"People are often watching to see who, if anyone, will break the current fastball record."
What does break the record mean in the sentence above?
Read the sentence.
"People are often watching to see who, if anyone, will break the current fastball record."
What does break the record mean in the sentence above?
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What figure of speech is used in the sentence in question 5?
What figure of speech is used in the sentence in question 5?
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Why are officials considering changing the rules?
Why are officials considering changing the rules?
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Which statement best describes the author’s claim in this selection?
Which statement best describes the author’s claim in this selection?
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Which detail from the selection supports the claim that upcycling allows people to be creative?
Which detail from the selection supports the claim that upcycling allows people to be creative?
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Which of these statements best summarizes the author’s argument that upcycling might be a better choice than recycling?
Which of these statements best summarizes the author’s argument that upcycling might be a better choice than recycling?