3/4: PAARC practice #1

Last updated almost 2 years ago

6 questions

3/4: PAARC practice #1

Last updated almost 2 years ago

6 questions

Question 1

Part A
What is the meaning of the word inclement as it is used in paragraph 5 of “Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter”?

A. avoidable

B. severe

C. unexpected

D. varying

Question 2

Part B
Which two words from the passage support the meaning of the word inclement?

A. steady (paragraph 4)

B. slick (paragraph 4)

C. surprising (paragraph 5)

D. terrible (paragraph 16)

E. memorable (paragraph 16)

F. dark (paragraph 26)

Question 3

Part A
Read the sentence from paragraph 20 of “Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter.”

Mr. Swan, a research technician at Cornell and owner of a bike shop called Swan’s Cycles, said, “Our phrase is, ‘We ride even if the sun shines.’”

What idea in the passage does Mr. Swan’s comment support?

A. Beginners rarely exercise year-round.

B. Commitment to exercise is important.

C. Exercise is best enjoyed in fine weather.

D. Bad weather makes exercise more challenging.

Question 4

Part B
Which sentence from the passage provides the best support for your response in Part A?

A. “Granted, it is difficult to get up and be at Lululemon by 8:30 a.m. when the temperature is dropping and a steady rain is falling.” (paragraph 4)

B. "Dr. Buckworth said that, in her experience, it was the people who were new to exercise who gave up in bad weather.” (paragraph 12)

C. Dr. Pivarnik tells people they need to make up their minds that they will have a regular exercise routine, no matter what.” (paragraph 14)

D. “They are truly memorable, ones we actually recall fondly.” (paragraph 16)

Question 5

Part A

Why does the author of “Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter” describe the experiences of different runners and cyclists?

A. to suggest how location can influence the type of exercise people do

B. to explain why people often stop exercising at certain times of the year

C. to compare the lasting memories of people who run and people who cycle

D. to show that some people enjoy running and cycling in harsh environments

Question 6

Part B

Which sentence from the passage provides the best support for your response in Part A?

A. “Was it the string of gray, rainy Saturdays?” (paragraph 3)

B. “‘Why do people work out more in San Diego than in Michigan?’” (paragraph 6)

C. “But those of us who exercise in all sorts of weather will attest that there is a certain thrill that can come from terrible conditions.” (paragraph 16)

D. “Last year, the group rode in a hurricane, but that proved too much—the bikers had to stop at lunchtime on the second day, three quarters of the way through the trip.” (paragraph 18)

Question 1

Part A
What is the meaning of the word inclement as it is used in paragraph 5 of “Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter”?

A. avoidable

B. severe

C. unexpected

D. varying

Question 2

Part B
Which two words from the passage support the meaning of the word inclement?

A. steady (paragraph 4)

B. slick (paragraph 4)

C. surprising (paragraph 5)

D. terrible (paragraph 16)

E. memorable (paragraph 16)

F. dark (paragraph 26)

Question 3

Part A
Read the sentence from paragraph 20 of “Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter.”

Mr. Swan, a research technician at Cornell and owner of a bike shop called Swan’s Cycles, said, “Our phrase is, ‘We ride even if the sun shines.’”

What idea in the passage does Mr. Swan’s comment support?

A. Beginners rarely exercise year-round.

B. Commitment to exercise is important.

C. Exercise is best enjoyed in fine weather.

D. Bad weather makes exercise more challenging.

Question 4

Part B
Which sentence from the passage provides the best support for your response in Part A?

A. “Granted, it is difficult to get up and be at Lululemon by 8:30 a.m. when the temperature is dropping and a steady rain is falling.” (paragraph 4)

B. "Dr. Buckworth said that, in her experience, it was the people who were new to exercise who gave up in bad weather.” (paragraph 12)

C. Dr. Pivarnik tells people they need to make up their minds that they will have a regular exercise routine, no matter what.” (paragraph 14)

D. “They are truly memorable, ones we actually recall fondly.” (paragraph 16)

Question 5

Part A

Why does the author of “Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter” describe the experiences of different runners and cyclists?

A. to suggest how location can influence the type of exercise people do

B. to explain why people often stop exercising at certain times of the year

C. to compare the lasting memories of people who run and people who cycle

D. to show that some people enjoy running and cycling in harsh environments

Question 6

Part B

Which sentence from the passage provides the best support for your response in Part A?

A. “Was it the string of gray, rainy Saturdays?” (paragraph 3)

B. “‘Why do people work out more in San Diego than in Michigan?’” (paragraph 6)

C. “But those of us who exercise in all sorts of weather will attest that there is a certain thrill that can come from terrible conditions.” (paragraph 16)

D. “Last year, the group rode in a hurricane, but that proved too much—the bikers had to stop at lunchtime on the second day, three quarters of the way through the trip.” (paragraph 18)

3/4: PAARC practice #1

3/4: PAARC practice #1

Part A What is the meaning of the word inclement as it is used in paragraph 5 of “Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter”?

Part B Which two words from the passage support the meaning of the word inclement?

Part B Which sentence from the passage provides the best support for your response in Part A?

Part AWhy does the author of “Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter” describe the experiences of different runners and cyclists?

Part B Which sentence from the passage provides the best support for your response in Part A?

Part A What is the meaning of the word inclement as it is used in paragraph 5 of “Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter”?

Part B Which two words from the passage support the meaning of the word inclement?

Part B Which sentence from the passage provides the best support for your response in Part A?

Part AWhy does the author of “Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter” describe the experiences of different runners and cyclists?

Part B Which sentence from the passage provides the best support for your response in Part A?

Part A
What is the meaning of the word inclement as it is used in paragraph 5 of “Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter”?

Part B
Which two words from the passage support the meaning of the word inclement?

Part B
Which sentence from the passage provides the best support for your response in Part A?

Part A

Why does the author of “Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter” describe the experiences of different runners and cyclists?

Part B

Which sentence from the passage provides the best support for your response in Part A?

Part A
What is the meaning of the word inclement as it is used in paragraph 5 of “Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter”?

Part B
Which two words from the passage support the meaning of the word inclement?

Part B
Which sentence from the passage provides the best support for your response in Part A?

Part A

Why does the author of “Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter” describe the experiences of different runners and cyclists?

Part B

Which sentence from the passage provides the best support for your response in Part A?