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Let's solve the "Urban Legends" worksheet by analyzing each statement based on the information provided in the text. We'll determine whether each statement is True or False, and explain why.
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✔ TRUE
Explanation: The first sentence says, *"Everyone loves a good scary story. That's why urban legends are so popular."* This clearly indicates that many people enjoy sharing these stories.
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✘ FALSE
Explanation: The legend about alligators in the sewers says people were *flushing pet baby alligators down toilets*, not that the zoo released them. There’s no mention of the zoo releasing animals. So this statement is false.
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✘ FALSE
Explanation: While the legend talks about alligators surviving in the sewage system, it’s a fictional tale. The text says urban legends are fictional and not true. No evidence is given that real wild alligators exist in NYC sewers — it's just a rumor.
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✔ TRUE
Explanation: The text says: *"Some versions say that the face of a future spouse will appear."* So while it's not always stated, some versions of the legend include this idea. Since the statement says "supposedly," it reflects the myth accurately — so it's true within the context of the legend.
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✘ FALSE
Explanation: The text directly states: *"Not true, folks."* It clarifies that the rumor about Walt Disney being cryogenically frozen is false.
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✘ FALSE
Explanation: According to the legend, the *chupacabra attacks farm animals*, not the other way around. The text says: *"It is said that this creature supposedly attacks farm animals by biting them and sucking out all their blood."* So the chupacabra is the predator, not the prey.
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✔ TRUE
Explanation: The last paragraph says: *"Urban legends can be fun and give us goosebumps... Great for telling around the campfire with some friends and not much else."* This implies they’re entertaining but not really informative (i.e., not factual or educational).
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| Question | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1. Lots of people like to tell urban legends. | TRUE |
| 2. The New York City Zoo released animals into the sewers. | FALSE |
| 3. There are wild alligators in New York City. | FALSE |
| 4. Bloody Mary can supposedly show a man his future wife. | TRUE |
| 5. The body of Walt Disney has been frozen. | FALSE |
| 6. Farm animals can attack the "chupacabra". | FALSE |
| 7. Urban legends are entertaining but not informative. | TRUE |
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1. Lots of people like to tell urban legends.
✔ TRUE
Explanation: The first sentence says, *"Everyone loves a good scary story. That's why urban legends are so popular."* This clearly indicates that many people enjoy sharing these stories.
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2. The New York City Zoo released animals into the sewers.
✘ FALSE
Explanation: The legend about alligators in the sewers says people were *flushing pet baby alligators down toilets*, not that the zoo released them. There’s no mention of the zoo releasing animals. So this statement is false.
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3. There are wild alligators in New York City.
✘ FALSE
Explanation: While the legend talks about alligators surviving in the sewage system, it’s a fictional tale. The text says urban legends are fictional and not true. No evidence is given that real wild alligators exist in NYC sewers — it's just a rumor.
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4. Bloody Mary can supposedly show a man his future wife.
✔ TRUE
Explanation: The text says: *"Some versions say that the face of a future spouse will appear."* So while it's not always stated, some versions of the legend include this idea. Since the statement says "supposedly," it reflects the myth accurately — so it's true within the context of the legend.
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5. The body of Walt Disney has been frozen.
✘ FALSE
Explanation: The text directly states: *"Not true, folks."* It clarifies that the rumor about Walt Disney being cryogenically frozen is false.
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6. Farm animals can attack the "chupacabra".
✘ FALSE
Explanation: According to the legend, the *chupacabra attacks farm animals*, not the other way around. The text says: *"It is said that this creature supposedly attacks farm animals by biting them and sucking out all their blood."* So the chupacabra is the predator, not the prey.
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7. Urban legends are entertaining but not informative.
✔ TRUE
Explanation: The last paragraph says: *"Urban legends can be fun and give us goosebumps... Great for telling around the campfire with some friends and not much else."* This implies they’re entertaining but not really informative (i.e., not factual or educational).
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✔ Final Answers:
| Question | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1. Lots of people like to tell urban legends. | TRUE |
| 2. The New York City Zoo released animals into the sewers. | FALSE |
| 3. There are wild alligators in New York City. | FALSE |
| 4. Bloody Mary can supposedly show a man his future wife. | TRUE |
| 5. The body of Walt Disney has been frozen. | FALSE |
| 6. Farm animals can attack the "chupacabra". | FALSE |
| 7. Urban legends are entertaining but not informative. | TRUE |
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