Question

What is the author's purpose of this writing?

to inform

to persuade

to entertain
Question at position 2
2

True or False
6.6 points



Question at position 2

Endorphins are chemicals that help people feel happy and deal
with pain.

True

False
Question at position 3
3

Multiple Choice
6.6 points



Question at position 3

Which of the following health benefits of laughter is not
mentioned?

makes you more attractive

good for heart

good form of exercise

good for immune system
Question at position 4
4

Essay
6.6 points



Question at position 4
What are some ways to add laughter to your life?
What are some ways to add laughter to your life?

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Question at position 5
5

Essay
6.6 points



Question at position 5
Which age group laughs more, adults or children?
Which age group laughs more, adults or children?

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Question at position 6
6

Essay
6.7 points



Question at position 6
The writer says that you tend to pick up the ______ of the
people you hang around with.
The writer says that you tend to pick up the ______ of the
people you hang around with.

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Question at position 7
7

Essay
6.7 points



Question at position 7
Why might adults find it harder to laugh?
Why might adults find it harder to laugh?

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Question at position 8
8

Essay
6.7 points



Question at position 8
Approximately how many times a day do adults laugh?
Approximately how many times a day do adults laugh?

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Question at position 9
9

Essay
6.7 points



Question at position 9
Tell what the author warns against when it comes to laughter.
Tell what the author warns against when it comes to laughter.








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Question at position 10
10

Multiple Choice
6.7 points



Question at position 10

What is the author name of this story?

Beth Beutler

Linda Jones

Kendra Walker

Todd Miles
Question at position 11
11

True or False
6.7 points



Question at position 11

Laughing regularly has great benefits for your mind, body, and spirit.

True

False
Question at position 12
12

True or False
6.7 points



Question at position 12

Scientist indicates that laughter is a stress reducer that can help your immune system, your heart, and your attitude.

True

False
Question at position 13
13

Multiple Choice
6.7 points



Question at position 13

Your body contains healthy chemicals called:

Endorphins

morphins

pain

chemicals
Question at position 14
14

Essay
6.7 points



Question at position 14
Tell me one fact in this story?
Tell me one fact in this story?








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Question at position 15
15

Essay
6.7 points



Question at position 15
What is one thing that you learned in this story that you did not know before?
What is one thing that you learned in this story that you did not know before?








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Answer 1

Here are suggested answers to each question:

1) What is the author's purpose of this writing?
- to inform

2) Endorphins are chemicals that help people feel happy and deal with pain.
- True

3) Which of the following health benefits of laughter is not mentioned?
- makes you more attractive

4) What are some ways to add laughter to your life?
- Spend time with funny, playful people; watch comedies or funny shows; read joke books or comics; play with children or pets; try laughter yoga or improv classes; choose to look for humor in everyday situations.

5) Which age group laughs more, adults or children?
- Children

6) The writer says that you tend to pick up the ______ of the people you hang around with.
- attitude

7) Why might adults find it harder to laugh?
- Adults have more responsibilities, stresses, self-consciousness, and routines that reduce spontaneous playfulness and opportunities to laugh.

8) Approximately how many times a day do adults laugh?
- About 15 times a day (approximate)

9) Tell what the author warns against when it comes to laughter.
- The author warns against mean-spirited laughter or laughing at others (ridiculing people); avoid hurting others with your laughter.

10) What is the author name of this story?
- Beth Beutler

11) Laughing regularly has great benefits for your mind, body, and spirit.
- True

12) Scientist indicates that laughter is a stress reducer that can help your immune system, your heart, and your attitude.
- True

13) Your body contains healthy chemicals called:
- Endorphins

14) Tell me one fact in this story?
- Laughter releases endorphins that make you feel good and help reduce pain. (Or: Adults laugh about 15 times a day.)

15) What is one thing that you learned in this story that you did not know before?
- Example answer: I learned that laughter can improve the immune system and heart health by reducing stress and releasing endorphins.

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