Workshop 5 Interim Review

People can arm themselves against disease by washing their hands.

What is the meaning of arm in this sentence?

• a limb of the human body

• a sleeve on a piece of clothing

• to activate the fuse of a device

• to supply with tools to prepare for something

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The CDC tracks diseases around the world.

What is the meaning of the word track in this sentence?

• a mark left on the ground

• a line of rails on a railroad

• to observe the progress of something

• to follow a trail to locate an animal

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

People can arm themselves against disease by washing their hands.

What is the meaning of arm in this sentence?

• a limb of the human body

• a sleeve on a piece of clothing

• to activate the fuse of a device

• to supply with tools to prepare for something

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CDC workers can send a sick person to a hospital to be kept in quarantine, or isolation.

What is the meaning of isolation in this sentence?

• not isolated

• one who is isolated

• isolated again

• the state of being isolated

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which sentence best supports the idea that many people work with the CDC to help it do its job?

• The CDC is an important part of the US government.

• Airline workers tell the CDC if a passenger on a plane looks sick.

• During a large disease outbreak, the CDC may open more centers.

• Working for the CDC can be a dangerous job.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Quarantines are important because they can help contain an illness. Which detail best supports this idea?

• The CDC tracks diseases around the world.

• Keeping sick people isolated can help keep a disease from spreading.

• Doctors and others work at airports' quarantine centers.

• Flights or ships coming from places with a recent disease outbreak are watched closely.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Ebola causes severe dehydration, exhaustion, pain, and fever.

What does exhaustion mean in this sentence?

• not exhausted

• exhausted before

• the state of being exhausted

• a person who is exhausted

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Ebola is spread by bodily fluids, such as blood or saliva.

What is the meaning of spread in this sentence?

• to extend over a large area

• to apply something over an object in a layer

• a soft paste that can be applied to food

• a large meal

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Doctors without borders sent doctors to help treat the people and teach them.

What is the meaning of treat in this sentence?

• to pay for someone else

• to try to heal or cure

• to apply a coating to an object

• an event that is out of the ordinary

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Countries need to work together to help stop the spread of deadly diseases. Which detail best supports this idea?

• It hit hardest in Liberia and Sierra Leone.

• Many countries with Ebola outbreaks do not have enough doctors.

• Groups from around the world came to the aid of people in West Africa.

• There is no cure for Ebola at this time.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1