"Telling Plastic to Bag It" Reading Comprehension Questions
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English
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7th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
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Author's purpose:
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Inform about the environmental impact of plastic bags.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Seattle activist's phrase "gut-wrenching" suggests learning about plastic bags in a whale's belly was...
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emotionally painful.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Reason for mentioning plastic bottles in lines 41-45?
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Illustrate widespread concern with plastic waste.
4.
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In lines 52-58, the author discusses a citywide vote, suggesting that:
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Economic concerns overrode environmental concerns.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Evidence of effective plastic-bag bans?
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A city in Texas has eliminated thousands of bags per day.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Author balances views on banning plastic bags by including:
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Arguments from environmentalists and businesses.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Supported statement from the article:
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Paying a fee on plastic bags is unappealing to some.
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