CFA - 6th Grade - Argumentative

1. Which BEST describes the structure of the article?

• A: The author lists the pros and cons of cloning.

• B: The author explains how cloning works, then lists who is against it and who is for it. .

• C: The author introduces the idea of cloning a pet, explains how cloning works, and then lists the pros and cons of cloning

• D: The article tells the story of a cloned animal.

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Which line from the introduction helps you understand that cloning is a process that can be used to create a copy of an animal?

• A “Your mom offered to buy you a new dog—a dog just like Scruff.”

• B “He understood you better than anyone else.”

• C “He was your biggest fan.”

• D “Thanks to a scientific process called cloning, you can have him.”

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On page 28, the author likely includes the detail that a lab in South Korea is working on cloning endangered and extinct animals to

• A: demonstrate a potential benefit of cloning.

• B: show that cloning is being done irresponsibly.

• C: discourage readers from cloning their pets.

• D: support the claim that cloning is not meant for pets.

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Which line supports the idea that a cloned animal is NOT an exact copy of the original?

• A: “Most clones had to be put down.” (p. 28)

• B: “Pet owners have ordered hundreds of clones, but not everyone believes pet cloning is OK.” (p. 29)

• C: “But cloning has a dark side.” (p. 28)

• D: “Second Chance did not have the same mild disposition.” (p. 29)

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Consider the line: “Plus, implanting an embryo is an invasive procedure that puts the surrogate mothers through enormous stress.” (p. 29) Context clues reveal that invasive means...

• A: long and thorough.

• B: unwelcome and unpleasant.

• C: easy and enjoyable.

• D: quick and painless.

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Which of the following claims could NOT be supported with information from the article?

• A: Cloning is becoming more popular.

• B: Cloning can have unpredictable outcomes.

• C: Cloning is expensive.

• D: Cloned animals have an increased risk for health issues.

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7. How does the author draw the reader in at the beginning of the article? (Select TWO)

• A: The author draws her readers in at the start of the article by addressing the reader directly using the second person.

• B: The author lets you know more about dogs by using third person limited.

• C: The author describes a scenario that many readers will be able to relate to: the passing away of a beloved family pet.

• D: The introduction helps readers understand why someone might want to clone their pet.

8. What idea does the first section help the reader understand?

• A: The author draws her readers in at the start of the article by addressing the reader directly using the second person.

• B: The author lets you know more about dogs by using third person limited.

• C: The author describes a scenario that many readers will be able to relate to: the passing away of a beloved family pet.

• D: The introduction helps readers understand why someone might want to clone their pet.

9. According to the author, which is NOT a detail that supports the “dark side” of cloning?

• The procedure can pose health risks for both the cloned animal and the surrogate mother.,

• The procedure can also result in an animal with a completely different personality than the original, which could be upsetting

• Companies that offer pet-cloning services is a way to honor a beloved animal and ease the grief of losing a pet.

• In the case of Ralph and Sandra Fisher, cloning can be dangerous for the animal’s owners.

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