Video Gaming Can Be Harmless and Even Helpful

Which option BEST describes the author's point of view about the article "Student Opinion: Video games are rotting kids' brains"?

• The author agrees that shooter games can have a negative effect on kids but disagrees with the article's claim that other games are bad for kids' eyesight.

• The author agrees that too much gaming can be bad for schoolwork but disagrees with the article's claim that video games are bad for kids' minds.

• The author believes that the article was wrong about how much time most kids spend playing video games and says there should be no limits on playing.

• The author believes that the article was wrong about the negative effects games have on friendships and says exercising together can bring friends closer

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Read the paragraph from section “The Bottom Line."

Video games have upsides, and not just one, but many. Parents should take their time and study the evidence. Instead, they often just say, "too many video games, young man."

Why did the author include this paragraph?

• to encourage parents to learn more about the positives of video games

• to elaborate on the conversations he has had with his parents in the past

• to emphasize the differences between his parents' views and his own

• to explain ways his parents tell him that he needs to find new activities

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In the section "Fortnite And Other Games Are Popular In Schools," the author claims that video games can help kids make friends.

How does the author support this claim?

• by quoting the firsthand experiences of his classmates

• by providing anecdotes about meeting friends while playing

• by comparing the popularity of "Fortnite" to newer games

• by describing his own experience with his friends in school

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Which of the following claims is MOST supported by evidence in the article?

• Playing video games improves kids' reflexes and eyesight

• Playing video games makes students focus in class.

• Playing active video games can be good for your health.

• Playing active video games can help with decision-making.

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Select ALL of the follow ways playing video games can be helpful.

• Video games can help improve eyesight

• Video games can help improve focus

• Video games can help manage stress

• Video games can help you lose weight

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Which of the following section from the text references research based evidence to support their claim?

• Playing Video Games Can Be A Good Thing

• "Fortnite" And Other Games are Popular in Schools

• Video Games Can Improve Your Focus, Attention

• They Can Get Your Heart Rate Up Too

• The Bottom Line

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Which of the following statements would the author of the article most likely agree with?

• Playing video games for 30 minutes a day can improve your well-being

• Video games can correct bad eyesight

• Playing video games decreases the amount of mistakes you make in real life

• Playing fitness video games has similar benefits to walking on a treadmill

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What is the main idea of the article "Video Gaming Can Be Harmless and Even Helpful"?

• There can be many benefits to playing a moderate amount of video games

• Playing video games increases focus, strengthens your eyes, and can help you manage stress

• Playing too many video games is a bad thing and leaves no time for school

• The many benefits of video game playing do not outweigh the negative effects of video games

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The author lists many reasons why playing video games can have a positive effect.

Which of the following should the author include to make their argument more effective?

• documentation of sources to support evidence

• personal anecdotes to build rapport with the reader

• first person narratives demonstrating the positive effects listed

• address counter claims to disprove their opponent's claims

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Which of the following quotes from the text BEST supports the author's claims regarding the positive effects of playing video games?

• "I believe you are trying to say we should play less than three hours each week."

• "It is important to look not just at the downsides, but the many upsides of playing video games."

• "To prove my point, my friends are the only ones who don't want to talk about it. Four people, that's it, out of nearly 200 of them."

• "Too much video gaming is not a good thing. It leaves you with no time for your schoolwork."

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