1) Which of these sentences from the passage does not contain any words that would make a reader think it is an opinion? a) Animals can provide a significant amount of emotional support.  b) Beyond the bond many of us have with our pets, animals are often best used in therapy to help people deal with tough emotional experiences. c) Equine-assisted psychotherapy uses horses as part of the therapy process. d) People enjoy doing activities like grooming, feeding, and leading a horse while a mental health professional supervises. 2) Which words in the following sentence suggests that there is an opinion expressed? a) Horses have been used for therapeutic purposes since ancient Greek times. b) Hippocrates, known as the "Father of Medicine," wrote about the benefits of horseback riding for therapy. c) Riding became more common as a therapy tool in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1969, the North American Riding for Handicapped Association was formed, d) Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) can easily be used with many different people and in various therapy settings. 3) Read these sentences from the text. Equine-facilitated psychotherapy can be as effective for children and teens as it is for adults. Like adults, children face challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Equine therapy can create a less intimidating and more welcoming environment than traditional therapy offices. Why would part of this statement be considered more of an opinion than a fact? a) Equine-facilitated psychotherapy can be as effective for children and teens as it is for adults. b) Children face challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression and PTSD. c) Equine therapy can create a less intimidating and more welcoming environment than traditional therapy offices. d) Most children in EAP are between 6 and 18 years old, and they often struggle to express painful emotions and experiences. 4) Which word could be used to replace the "culture" as it is used in the heading “Benefits of Equine Therapy Culture”? a) Food b) Location c) Sports d) Experiences e) People 5) Read this sentence from the text: While various animals can be used in therapy, horses have unique qualities that make them the best choice. Which word signals to the reader that this sentence contains an opinion? a) various b) therapy c) qualities d) best 6) Review the graphic that accompanies the text. What does the graphic reveal about Equine Therapy? a) Lists the benefits of equine therapy. b) The sequence of events in equine therapy. c) The cause and effects of equine therapy. d) Compares and contrasts different therapies. 7) What is the purpose of the section titled “Children and Teens”? a) To explain why equine therapy is good for young people. b) To explain why horses are the best therapy animals. c) To explain what equine assisted therapy is. d) To explain how EAP is different from other therapies. 8) How is the information in the article organized? a) problem/solution b) comparison and contrast c) chronlogical order d) cause and effect 9) In the last paragraph, the word “reunited” comes from the Latin root “uni” which means a) to do again; repeat b) to be one, or bringing together into a whole c) to be unique or different from others d) to study or learn a topic 10) How does adding the suffix “-er” to the word ride change its meaning? a) It changes the meaning to “someone who performs the action of interpreting” b) It intensifies the meaning to "interpret more thoroughly than before" c) It reverses the meaning to "to stop interpreting immediately" d) It maintains the meaning of the original word

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