Reteach Lesson: RI 7.4

Multiple Choice

1. (Refer to Paragraph 1) What does “latent” most likely mean in the sentence:"TB is classified as either latent or active. In latent TB, the bacteria remain in the body without causing symptoms."

• Spreading quickly and causing severe illness

• A minor condition that disappears on its own

• Being inactive or sleeping inside the body.

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2. (Refer to Paragraph 2) What is the meaning of “debilitating” in the sentence:
"The symptoms of active tuberculosis can be debilitating."

• Making someone extremely weak or exhausted

   

• A condition that goes away quickly with treatment

• Preventing someone from feeling normal but not serious

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3. (Refer to Paragraph 3) What does “transmission” most likely mean in the sentence:
"In crowded or poorly ventilated areas, the risk of transmission increases significantly."

• The spread or passing of the bacteria from one person to another.

• The mutation or change of the bacteria within a person's body.

• The development of new symptoms in a person already infected.

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4. (Refer to Paragraph 5) What does “multidrug-resistant” most likely mean in the sentence:
"Completing the full course of treatment is essential to prevent antibiotic resistance and the development of multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB)."

• A form of TB that spreads to multiple organs in the body.

   

• A form of TB that causes multiple different symptoms in the infected person.

• A form of TB that is resistant to multiple antibiotics, making it harder to treat.

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5. (Refer to Paragraph 2) Sentence: "If the infection spreads beyond the lungs, it can cause additional complications, such as joint pain or neurological issues."

Question: Which of the following best describes BOTH the denotative and connotative meanings of the word "complications" in this sentence?

• Denotation: unexpected results; Connotation: positive outcomes.

• Denotation: added difficulties; Connotation: negative consequences.

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  Denotation: simple effects; Connotation: temporary inconveniences.

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6. (Refer to Paragraph 5) In the sentence “Public health efforts are essential to controlling and eventually eradicating tuberculosis worldwide,” what is the connotation of “eradicating”?

• Positive—it suggests completely eliminating the disease

   

• Neutral—it means reducing the number of cases slightly

•  Negative—it suggests losing an important part of the immune system

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7. (Refer to Paragraph 2) In the sentence "People infected with TB often experience a persistent cough lasting more than three weeks," what is the denotation of “persistent”?

• Intense and painful, resulting in chest discomfort.

• Continuing or recurring for an extended period of time.

• Intermittent, with short periods of relief followed by recurrence.

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8. (Refer to Paragraph 4) In the sentence "Proper ventilation can help reduce the spread of tuberculosis," what is the denotation of “ventilation”?

• The circulation of fresh air to replace stale or contaminated air.

• The process of filtering airborne particles to remove bacteria.

• The use of specialized medical equipment to purify the air.

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9. (Refer to Paragraph 1)
Reread this sentence from paragraph 1: "TB is a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis."

Which of the following words would keep the meaning of the sentence if it replaced the word ‘contagious’ in the first sentence of paragraph 1?

• Preventable: Able to be avoided or prevented

• Severe: Very serious or intense

• Infectious: may or may not spread from person to person

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10. (Refer to Paragraph 2)

Reread this sentence from paragraph 2: "The symptoms of active tuberculosis can be debilitating."

Which of the following words would change the meaning of the sentence by replacing the word ‘debilitating’ in the second sentence of paragraph 2 with its opposite?

• fortifying: (making something stronger)

• sustaining: (keeping something going)

   

• degenerative: (causing decline or deterioration; weakening over time)

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11. (Refer to Paragraph 3)
Reread this sentence from paragraph 3: "Tuberculosis is one of the deadliest infectious diseases in history."

Which of the following words would change the meaning of the sentence by replacing the word ‘deadliest’ with its opposite?

• Severe: "-implies extreme intensity."

• Harmless: "-denotes no danger."

• Treatable: "-signifies capable of being cured."

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12. (Refer to Paragraph 4)
Reread this sentence from paragraph 4: "Preventing tuberculosis requires both personal precautions and public health measures."

Which of the following words would not change the meaning of the sentence if it replaced the word ‘precautions’ in the fourth sentence of paragraph 4?

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  Safeguards: "-provide protective measures."

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  Warnings: "-signal potential danger."

• Measures: "-steps taken to achieve a goal."