SSAT Middle Level Reading Comprehension Practice Test 8

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Did you ever watch a sport and admire the players' uniforms? Perhaps you play a sport and know the thrill of putting on your team's uniform. Uniforms are important for many different reasons, whether you are playing a sport or watching one.

If you are playing a sport, you have many reasons to appreciate your uniform. You may notice how different uniforms are for different sports. That's because they are designed to make participation both safe and easy. If you participate in track and field, your uniform is designed to help you run faster and move more easily. If you participate in a sport like boxing or football, your uniform will protect you as well. You may wear special shoes, like sneakers or cleats, to help you run faster or keep you from slipping.

If you watch sports, you can appreciate uniforms as well. Imagine how difficult it would be to tell the players on a field apart without their uniforms. And of course, as sports fans all over the world do, you can show support for the team you favor by wearing the colors of the team's uniform.

1. The primary purpose of the passage is to

  • A. discuss the importance of team spirit
  • B. explain why uniforms are important for safety
  • C. give a general history of uniforms
  • D. help shed light on the controversy surrounding uniforms
  • E. give some reasons why uniforms are useful

2. The "support" mentioned in line 12 most probably means

  • A. nourishment
  • B. salary
  • C. endorsement
  • D. brace
  • E. relief

3. Which of the following best describes the author's attitude toward uniforms?

  • A. Most of them are basically the same.
  • B. They have many different purposes.
  • C. They're most useful as protection against injury.
  • D. They are fun to wear.
  • E. They don't serve any real purpose.

4. According to the passage, people need special uniforms for track and field sports to

  • A. help spectators cheer on the team
  • B. distinguish them from other athletes
  • C. protect against injury
  • D. give them freedom of movement
  • E. prevent them from losing

5. According to the passage, the primary reason that spectators like uniforms is that

  • A. they help them to distinguish teams
  • B. they have such vibrant colors
  • C. they make great souvenirs
  • D. they are collectible
  • E. they are not too expensive