Are Bionic Superhumans on the Horizon?

In paragraph 17, the writer includes a series of questions in order to _____

• express his confusion about the issue to the readers

• inform readers about what is certain to happen

• encourage readers to think deeply about the issue

• entertain readers with impossible fantasies

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The first piece of the cochlear ______ is the microphone.

• inegrity

• inert

• implant

• enhancements

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

The ________ to the chairlift makes it easier for my cousin to get in a car with his wheelchair.

• inegrity

• enhancements

• inert

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Headings, subheadings, photos, and captions can help you make predictions about the text. They are called ___________.

• thesis

• text features

• supporting details

• main idea

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which idea is supported by information throughout the selection?

• Bionics will improve intelligence and memory

• Athletes with bionic body parts will perform better

• Many people with disabilities already benefit from bionics

• Bionics can improve human abilities in many ways

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Vocabulary Review: Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word based on the context.

I broke a tooth, so Dr. Lu will ______________ an artificial one in my jaw.

• implant

• inert

• integrity

• enhancements

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Vocabulary Review: Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word based on the context.

His old artificial hand was __________; the fingers did not move.

• implant

• inert

• integrity

• enhancements

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence is the best summary of the passage?

• Bionics will be used to enhance the human body instead of just replacing missing or broken parts.

• Bionics will take over the human body once people realize that they can become superhuman.

• Superhumans will be created in the near future for those who can afford the bionic parts.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Following a strict code of ethical conduct

• inert

• integrity

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Unable to act or move

• integrity

• inert

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4