Sports on Wheels: Standard-Based Questions 

 
1. Read this sentence from ​Sports on Wheels ​ ​(RI 5.4) 
“Road races were ​banned ​after that, so special tracks were built for cars to 
race on.” 
 
What does the word ​banned​ mean as it is used in this sentence? 
a. confused 
b. illegal or not allowed 
c. discovered 
d. determined 
 
2. Read this sentence from ​Sports on Wheels​ ​(RI 5.4) 
​ “Motocross riders travel over extremely rough ground and there are lots of 
corners, as well as lots of climbs and ​descents​.” 
 
What does the word ​descents​ mean as it is used in this sentence? 
a. puddles 
b. ponds 
c. steep, downhill slopes 
d. deserts 
 
3. Part 1:Which statement is a main idea of the text? ​(RI 5.2) 
a. Formula One racing is one of the most exciting sports in the world. 
b. Rally car driving involves fast cars and lots of dust, dirt, and mud. 
c. There are an amazing range of sports that use the simple, but brilliant, 
invention of the wheel. 
d. The Tour de France was established in 1903. 
 
4. Part 2: Support your answer for Part 1 by explaining ​why​ your answer 
choice is the ​main idea​ of the text ​Sports on Wheels. ​(RI 5.2) 
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5. Part 1: According to the text, which of the following ​best​ summarizes why 
Jacques Villeneuve became one of the best Formula One drivers in the world? 
(RI 5.2) 
a. Jacques in 5’6” tall, and when he was younger, he raced in cars that 
were specially modified for his height. 
b. Car racing was definitely in his blood, because his father, Gilles 
Villeneuve, was a champion driver, along with his uncle, Jacques. 
c. Gilles died tragically during a practice session for a Grand Prix race. 
d. When Jacques Jr. had his first major race, his uncle Jacques was in 
the race too! 
 
6. Part 2: What evidence from the text ​best​ supports your claim in Part 1? 
(RI 5.1) 
a. “The fact that he’s not a giant hasn’t stopped him from becoming a super 
star, though!” 
b. “Jacques was the winner the very next season, in 1997.” 
c. “...his father, Gilles Villeneuve was a champion driver in the 1970’s and early 
1980’s. His uncle, who was also named Jacques, was a race car driver as well.” 
d. “Unfortunately, Gilles died tragically during a practice session for a Grand 
Prix race in 1982.” 
 
7. A student has written the following statement summarizing the entire text 
Sports on Wheels​: ​(RI 5.2) 
 
NASCAR racing is one of the most popular sports in the United States. NASCAR 
stands for National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing.  
 
His teacher provided feedback that the summary was incorrect. Tell why his 
summary was not correct. 
 
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8. Describe the history of the motorcycle. Follow the RACE method in your 
writing. ​(W 5.2)   
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9. Write a multi-paragraph response that explains which type of motorized vehicle 

is best. Use information from the text to support your answer. (3 Paragraphs 

Needed) ​(W.1) 

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