Ban the Ban/ Soda's a Problem but Practice
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English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why is Michael Bloomberg mentioned in both “Ban the Ban!” and “Soda’s a
Problem but …”?
He was a three-term mayor of New York City.
He tried to implement a law banning large sodas.
He appointed the members of the New York Board of Health.
He implemented a law banning smoking in public places in New York
City.
Answer explanation
Not WHO was Bloomberg, but why was he being mentioned in both articles.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following ideas are suggested in both “Ban the Ban!” and “Soda’s
a Problem but …”? Choose two options.
The government should be more eager to get involved in people’s
choices.
Taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or
legal.
Obesity, along with soda’s contribution to it, needs to be addressed by
legal action.
People have no control when given the option to consume sugar,
especially sugary drinks.
Placing a ban on smoking in public places is understandable because it
poses a danger.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
According to “Soda’s a Problem but …,” how does the proposed law
regulating soda size differ from the smoking ban that was implemented?
Choose two options.
Public smoking poses a danger to others, whereas drinking soda does not.
The smoking ban had full public support, but the soda regulations were
opposed.
The city’s Board of Health unanimously approved the smoking ban but
voted against the soda limits.
People are able to control their urge to smoke but are compelled to drink
large-sized sugary drinks.
The smoking ban limits where smoking can take place, not how many
cigarettes can be purchased at one time.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to “Soda’s a Problem but…,” which is a main reason the ban on
large sodas failed to be approved?
Mayor Bloomberg wanted to implement the law statewide.
Fruit juice, especially apple juice, has as many calories as soda.
The number of contradictions within the law made it impossible to enact.
People who really wanted more soda could simply buy two smaller
drinks.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a plan is implemented, which of the following must be true?
The plan is a good idea.
People voted on the plan.
The plan is carried out.
People will question the plan.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means the same as intentions in this sentence?
Paul has good intentions, but in spite of being well-meaning, he rarely completes a
project.
goals
beliefs
friends
tools
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following most clearly presents a reason for someone to
intervene? Base your answer on the meaning of intervene.
to stop kids from fighting over a toy
to show interest in a new hobby or activity
to ask an adult for permission to do something
to question whether a person is telling the truth
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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