Question 1

Read this sentence from paragraph 3: "Fear helps protect us."

Which statement from the article supports the idea in this sentence?

Accepted Answer

A fear can be healthy if it cautions a person to stay safe around something that could be dangerous. (paragraph 10)

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Fear is the word we use to describe our emotional reaction to something that seems dangerous. (paragraph 8)

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Like all emotions, fear can be mild, medium, or intense, depending on the situation and the person. (paragraph 4)

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Young kids often have fears of the dark, being alone, strangers, and monsters or other scary imaginary creatures. (paragraph 15)

Question 2

The section "How Fear Works" is organized to show the---

Accepted Answer

way the brain and body respond to fear

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benefits of having fears

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various reasons why we have fears

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different types of fear that we have

Question 3

Read the sentence from paragraph 6 of the selection:

"This response is known as "fight or flight" because that is exactly what the body is preparing itself to do: fight off the danger or run fast to get away."

Which idea does the sentence help explain?

Accepted Answer

Why the brain reacts instantly when it senses danger

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Why people have different responses to fear

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Why people learn to face their fears

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Why the brain cannot understand scary situations

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