According to “PRO/CON: Is Binge-Watching a Harmless Pleasure or a Harmful Addiction?” how does binge-watching affect viewers?

Binge-watching can contribute to serious health issues.

It can give people an unrealistic view of the world.

It can make tired people feel more energized.

Binge-watching can lead to bad decision-making.

Which claim from "The Case for Shelter Animals" is supported by reasons or evidence?

An animal from a shelter is less expensive than an animal from a breeder.

Many people think of pets as family members.

Animal shelters spay and neuter animals.

Pet stores and breeders do not treat the medical conditions of their animals.

Which claim from “The Case for Shelter Animals” is supported by reasons or evidence?

Rescuing pets from shelters saves lives.

Dogs and cats provide unconditional love.

Mills and pet store are only in business to make money.

All dogs sold at pet stores come from puppy mills.

What claim in “The Case for Shelter Animals” is supported by reasons or evidence?

Adopting a pet from an animal shelter is a humane choice.

People think the animals sold at pet stores are healthy and well-adjusted.

Puppy mills and pet stores want to make as much money as possible.

Many shelters have purebred animals.

Read this sentence from "President Obama's Third Annual Back to School Speech.” Down the road, those will be the traits that will help you succeed, as well -- the traits that will lead you to invent a device that makes an iPad look like a stone tablet. How does this sentence contribute to the development of ideas in the passage?

It suggests that young people will grow up to develop amazing new technologies.

It shows that it is necessary for young people to work hard to invent new things.

It argues that young people should work hard to get better at science and engineering.

It implies that young people will need more advanced technology in the future.

Read this paragraph from "President Obama's Third Annual Back to School Speech.” There is a young man, Jake Bernstein, 17 years old, from a military family in St. Louis, worked with his sister to launch a website devoted to community service for young people. And they’ve held volunteer fairs and put up an online database, and helped thousands of families to find volunteer opportunities ranging from maintaining nature trails to serving at local hospitals. How does this paragraph from President Obama's speech contribute to the development of the ideas in the passage?

It provides an example of one person who has worked to make a difference.

It encourages young people to participate in volunteer work in their communities.

It emphasizes the idea that young people can be more productive than adults.

It shows that it takes a team of young people to impact communities in a positive way.

Read this paragraph from "President Obama's Third Annual Back to School Speech.” But here’s the interesting thing. I still remember that ethics class, all these years later. I remember the way it made me think. I remember being asked questions like: What matters in life? Or, what does it mean to treat other people with dignity and respect? What does it mean to live in a diverse nation, where not everybody looks like you do, or thinks like you do, or comes from the same neighborhood as you do? How do we figure out how to get along? How does this paragraph contribute to the development of the ideas in the passage?

It shows that some classes can have a meaningful effect on a student.

It presents the questions that Obama will answer later in his speech.

It emphasizes how important ethics classes are in preparing for the future.

It explains that many students have had similar experiences in school.

Read the excerpt from "The Case for Shelter Animals," and observe the boldfaced evidence to support the main argument. The Simple Dollar, a respected personal finance website, has a helpful guide to the cost of pet ownership. The guide states that adopting a dog or a cat from a shelter usually costs between $50 and $500. Meanwhile, an animal from a pet store typically costs at least $1,000. Breeders are even more expensive. The main argument is that adopting a pet is less expensive than buying one. Which answer best uses the evidence to evaluate the main argument?

The argument is effective; the evidence presents a valid argument using data.

The argument is ineffective; the evidence shows the cost difference is insignificant.

The argument is effective; the evidence provides the names of reputable shelters.

The argument is ineffective; the evidence presents an invalid argument based on emotion.

Read the excerpt from "The Case for Shelter Animals," and observe the boldfaced evidence to support the main argument. What does that mean for the dogs and cats who are not adopted? Sadly, it means that they are at risk of being put down. So, in a very real sense, adopting a dog or a cat from a shelter is literally an act that can save that animal’s life. This is why adopting a shelter animal is also known as rescuing it. The main argument is that adopting a pet is what is most humane for animals. Which answer best uses the evidence to evaluate the main argument?

The argument is effective; the evidence explains what happens to animals that are not adopted.

The argument is ineffective; the evidence explains the difficulty of running a shelter.

The argument is effective; the evidence presents what life is like for shelter animals.

The argument is ineffective; the evidence does not provide valid reasoning.

Read the excerpt from "Ads: Why We Buy What We Buy," and observe the boldfaced evidence to support the main argument. Between ages 15 and 25, he notes, we are particularly eager to spend our money, on everything from just the right haircut to just the right jeans, because boys want to impress girls and vice versa. It is, says Twitchell, much like male birds showing off their brightly colored feathers to females. The main argument is that advertisers understand what motivates people to shop. Which answer best uses the evidence to evaluate the main argument?

The argument is effective; the evidence shows that humans buy things to draw attention to themselves.

The argument is ineffective; the evidence refers to background knowledge that may not be widely known.

The argument is effective; the evidence points out that advertisers study animals to understand people.

The argument is ineffective; the evidence shows it's only possible to predict the behaviors of animals.

Which sentence contains punctuation that adds a sense of excitement to it?

We were able to get tickets to the sold-out concert!

We were able to get tickets to the sold-out concert?

We were able to get tickets to the sold-out concert...

We were able to get tickets to the sold-out concert.

Read the passage. Rusty climbed the worn rungs of the ladder up to the hayloft in the old barn. Which sentence could appear after this one and create a spooky feeling with the words and phrases it contains?

The banging of the open hayloft door clattering against the barn wall and the dark clouds beyond made Rusty want to hurry.

Rays of sunlight shone through gaps in the roof as the scent of fresh-cut grass filtered in on a breeze.

The smell of the aged leather saddles on the floor brought Rusty back to the good times he and his brother had riding horses on the ranch.

In a corner of the loft, a gray tabby cat licking its paw sat up and stared at Rusty when he whistled to it.

Read the passage. Rusty climbed the worn rungs of the ladder up to the hayloft in the old barn. Which sentence could appear after this one and create a feeling of nostalgia or sentimental longing with the words and phrases it contains?

The smell of the aged leather saddles on the floor brought Rusty back to the good times he and his brother had riding horses on the ranch.

Rays of sunlight shone through gaps in the roof as the scent of fresh-cut grass filtered in on a breeze.

The banging of the open hayloft door clattering against the barn wall and the dark clouds beyond made Rusty want to hurry.

In a corner of the loft, a gray tabby cat licking its paw sat up and stared at Rusty when he whistled to it.

Read the passage. Rusty climbed the worn rungs of the ladder up to the hayloft in the old barn. Which sentence could appear after this one and create an uplifting feeling with the words and phrases it contains?

Rays of sunlight shone through gaps in the roof as the scent of fresh-cut grass filtered in on a breeze.

The smell of the aged leather saddles on the floor brought Rusty back to the good times he and his brother had riding horses on the ranch.

The banging of the open hayloft door clattering against the barn wall and the dark clouds beyond made Rusty want to hurry.

In a corner of the loft, a gray tabby cat licking its paw sat up and stared at Rusty when he whistled to it.

Read this passage. Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, inherited land from his half-brother in Jefferson County, in what is now West Virginia. He began construction of his home, Happy Retreat, near the future site of Charles Town in 1780. Which sentence could be added to the passage and maintain its formal style?

In 1786, Charles designed the plans for the town that would soon bear his name.

Charles must have thought it would be cool to build a house and name the town after himself.

Can you believe what an ego this guy Charles must have had to name the town after himself?

It must have been nice for Charles to get an inheritance and be able to build a house and a town!

Read this passage. Thomas Jefferson was a statesman, diplomat, one of the Founding Fathers, and the third president of the United States. Jefferson is also known for designing and building his home Monticello over a forty-year period. Which sentence could be added to the passage and maintain its formal style?

Monticello was built on a mountaintop near Charlottesville, Virginia, in a neoclassical style.

Can you believe how long it took Jefferson to build his house?

Monticello must be pretty awesome after Jefferson worked on it for forty years.

Jefferson must have been a really smart guy to be able to do all that during his life.

Read this passage. In March 1953, Dr. Jonas Salk announced that he invented a vaccine that prevented polio. Polio attacks the nervous system and can cause paralysis and death. Which sentence could be added to the passage and maintain its formal style?

The discovery of the vaccine helped save the lives of many people, including mostly children.

Pretty soon, with the use of the vaccine, nobody got sick with polio.

Before the vaccine, most people had to be put in an awful “iron lung” to help them breath.

Without the vaccine, polio cases were everywhere because it could spread super easily.

4.18 Unit Test The Impact of Words 2022

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How do the authors of “Ads: Why We Buy What We Buy,” convey their purpose of helping readers understand the effectiveness of advertising?

They discuss the wide variety of products available in stores.

They explain that students remember slogans better than poems they've studied.

They show how one quarter seemed to be worth more than an identical quarter.

They describe the large sizes of supermarket shopping carts.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How do the authors of “Ads: Why We Buy What We Buy” convey their purpose of persuading readers that advertising has changed the daily lives of many people?

They describe the origins of Ivory and Pears’ soaps.

They explain why Coca-Cola used a new version of Santa Claus.

They explain the beginnings of Post and Kellogg breakfast cereals.

They describe the floor mat sale display at Wal-Mart.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How do the authors of “Ads: Why We Buy What We Buy,” convey their purpose of convincing readers that advertisers manipulate buyers?

They present various ads that appeal to the insecurities of people.

They show that advertisers encourage people to sample different products.

They explain how ads have become more extreme over time.

They compare pictures of old ads to the work of current advertisers.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

According to “PRO/CON: Is Binge-Watching a Harmless Pleasure or a Harmful Addiction?,” what is an effect of binge-watching?

Binge-watching can make people feel more effective.

It makes people feel isolated and lonely.

Binge-watching is a difficult habit to break.

It can solve problems within a family.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which detail from “PRO/CON: Is Binge-Watching a Harmless Pleasure or a Harmful Addiction?” best supports that binge-watching can make people feel more effective?

“One study found that binge-watching was related to poor sleep quality, fatigue and insomnia.”

“She explained that when binge-watching becomes a habit, ‘viewers may start to neglect their work and their relationships with others.’”

“On top of that, psychologists say that finishing a series gives viewers feelings of control and power.”

“If couples see fictional characters experiencing similar troubles, they may be able to better understand their real-life issues.”

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

According to “PRO/CON: Is Binge-Watching a Harmless Pleasure or a Harmful Addiction?,” what is an effect of binge-watching?

Binge-watching multiple episodes draws people into more complicated story lines.

It provides viewers an experience unlike any other entertainment form can.

Binge-watching can make television shows more difficult to understand.

It might make viewers less interested in continuing to watch certain shows.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which detail from “PRO/CON: Is Binge-Watching a Harmless Pleasure or a Harmful Addiction?” best supports that binge-watching multiple episodes draws people into more complicated story lines?

“As a result, shows made for binge-watching can be more complex than shows meant to be watched week by week.”

"One study found that binge-watching lowered levels of sustained memory."

“Also, the viewer won't have time between episodes to really think about the show.”

“In a binge-watching society, we lose the pleasure of looking forward to and guessing about what will happen next.”

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

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4.18 Unit Test The Impact of Words 2022

30 questions

How do the authors of “Ads: Why We Buy What We Buy,” convey their purpose of helping readers understand the effectiveness of advertising?

How do the authors of “Ads: Why We Buy What We Buy” convey their purpose of persuading readers that advertising has changed the daily lives of many people?

How do the authors of “Ads: Why We Buy What We Buy,” convey their purpose of convincing readers that advertisers manipulate buyers?

According to “PRO/CON: Is Binge-Watching a Harmless Pleasure or a Harmful Addiction?,” what is an effect of binge-watching?

Which detail from “PRO/CON: Is Binge-Watching a Harmless Pleasure or a Harmful Addiction?” best supports that binge-watching can make people feel more effective?

According to “PRO/CON: Is Binge-Watching a Harmless Pleasure or a Harmful Addiction?,” what is an effect of binge-watching?

Which detail from “PRO/CON: Is Binge-Watching a Harmless Pleasure or a Harmful Addiction?” best supports that binge-watching multiple episodes draws people into more complicated story lines?

According to “PRO/CON: Is Binge-Watching a Harmless Pleasure or a Harmful Addiction?” how does binge-watching affect viewers?

Which detail from “PRO/CON: Is Binge-Watching a Harmless Pleasure or a Harmful Addiction?” best supports that binge-watching can contribute to serious health issues?

Which claim from "The Case for Shelter Animals" is supported by reasons or evidence?

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