Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies - Level 7

Na m e : ___ Date: _

Directions: Everything you need to know to answer the questions is presented visually below.

Refer to it to get the information you need.

Here’s a tip! Reading isn’t just text. Tables, diagrams,

labels, or other visual presentations can contain vital

information you want or need to know.

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER STANDINGS

Western Division W L T Pts GF GA

x-Galaxy 14 7 5 47 52 36

x-San Jose 13 7 6 45 47 29

x-Kansas City 11 13 3 36 33 53

Colorado 5 13 8 23 36 47

Central Division

y-Chicago 16 6 5 53 50 30

x-Columbus 13 7 6 45 49 36

x-Dallas 10 11 5 35 48 47

Tampa Bay 4 21 2 14 32 68

Eastern Division

y-Miami 16 5 5 53 57 36

x-New York/New Jersey 13 10 3 42 38 35

New England 7 14 6 27 35 52

D.C. United 8 16 2 26 42 50

W= Wins

L= Losses

T= Ties

Pts= Points

GF= Goals For

GA= Goals Against

x= clinched playoff spot

y= clinched division

Note: 3 points for victory,

1 point for tie

1. What cities’ teams have clinched their divisions? _____


2. What team has had more ties than any other? __


3. How many teams have had 10 or more losses? __


4. What city’s team has had the most goals scored against them? ____


5. What city’s team has made the most goals? ____


6. Of the 12 teams, how many are sure to be in the playoffs? ___


7. Which two teams have the same W-L-T record? __


8. Which two divisions have the same number of total wins? ____


9. D.C. United won more games than New England. Why are D.C. United’s standings higher?

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