A World Without Rules- Text Dependent Questions

The author used cause and effect in this passage. 

What is the most likely reason the author wrote the passage this way?

• To show what would happen to parks without crossing guards.  

• To show the reader how to take care of the community.

• To inform the reader about the process of passing laws. 

• To inspire people to be active in their local government. 

• To demonstrate the effect that would result from a lack of government.

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The author uses cause and effect in this passage.

What do you think the most likely effect would be if you stop brushing your teeth?

• You will develop a cavity in your teeth

• You will have extra time in the morning and at night.

• Your smile will be nice and white.

• You will have a fresh minty breath in the morning. 

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The author uses cause and effect in this passage.

What do you think the most likely effect would be if there were no traffic laws

• You can drive anywhere you want to.

• It would not be safe to drive and more risks of accidents will be likely. 

• You can drive as fast as you want and always get home safely.

• Kids can drive to school.

Which detail supports the inference that laws are a necessary part of our daily living?

• The authors believe that laws interfere with our daily living and that we should not have any. 

• The author states that without laws there would be no one responsible for maintaining city services and keeping people safe.

• Without laws we can have fun and do what we want with consequences.

• The author suggests that without laws it is worth the risk of being hurt or seriously injured because you would be on your own to do what you want.

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The author uses cause and effect in this passage.

What was the cause (implied)  that would enable you to wear a gas mask everyday. Refer back to page 240.

• Other armies would invade and gas the air with chemical substances.

• People would not be responsible enough to shower and they would smell so bad.

• Not having a government to enforce air quality would let air pollution get so bad.

• Not brushing your teeth would make your breath so bad that you would need something to cover it up.

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The author uses cause and effect in this passage.

What do you think is the most likely effect of having community workers and government agencies like the EPA? Refer back to page 240 in "Back to Reality"

• Community workers have an obligation to keep us safe and agencies were created to protect us from harm.

• Rules and laws do not do anything.

• The agencies don't do anything to lower risk of being hurt.

• People do not have to support any law because nothing will happen to them.

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This question has two parts. First answer part A, and Part B. 

Part A. Click on the statement that best describes why the author included the section “Back to Reality.”

• To explain what reality would be like if we were invaded by another country. 

• To entertain the reader with a flashback about what life was like in the past with no rules.

• To demonstrate that it is important to have a military. 

• To illustrate the importance of having government and elected officials that help make rules and laws. 

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Part B. Click on the sentence from that passage that best supports your answer in part A. 

• Now think of trying to do all the other things you love. 

• Without the government there is no army to protect us if another country decided to take over our country. 

• Our government and our laws were designed to keep you safe and ensure that you are treated as fairly as everyone else. 

• You may sometimes wonder if rules were made to keep you from having fun.

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