STAAR: Five Rings Unbroken

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an important celebration that takes place during the Olympic Games

The reader can conclude that the opening ceremony is -

spread over or through in the manner of a fluid or light.

Use a dictionary. Which is a definition for suffuse?

being in a class by itself.

Use a dictionary. Which is a definition for suigeneris?

300th anniversary.

Use a dictionary. Which is a definition for tercentenary?

Pierre de Coubertin is credited with the creation of the modern Olympic Games. He formed the International Olympic Committee, which selected Athens for the first modern Games in honor of its role as the location of the ancient Olympics.

What is the best summary of paragraphs 3 and 4?

The Olympic symbol is one of the most widely known logos on Earth.

Which idea from the selection emphasizes the impact the Olympic symbol has had on others?

The Olympic Games provide an opportunity for people to set aside their differences in order to celebrate a common interest in sports.

Which idea is supported by information throughout the selection?

Each country competing in the games has at least one of the symbol's colors in its national flag.

Which sentence from the selection supports the idea that the Olympic rings symbolize each participant's home country?

country's finest examples

Which words form paragraph 1 help the reader understand the meaning of the word ELITE?

He viewed the Games as a way to promote peace among countries.

Why did Coubertin wan the Olympic Games to be successful?

a dealer in men's clothing and accessories.

Use a dictionary. Which is a definition for haberdasher?

the part of the hand or forefoot.

Use a dictionary. Which is a definition for metacarpus?

lay at rest.

Use a dictionary. Which is a definition for repose?

convey the excitement of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games

The author included paragraphs 1 & 2 most likely to -

provide information about the origin of the Olympic symbol

The author wrote this selection most likely to-


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