The basic way U3-4

What do robot designers study to improve their robot designs?

• Plants

• Machines

• Animals

• Rocks

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What does 'cooperate' mean?

• To work together to achieve a common goal

• To compete against each other

• To work alone

• To ignore others

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What do robot designers use to navigate in dark or smoky places, inspired by animals?

• Sonar technology

• Infrared sensors

• Plastic whiskers

• Laser beams

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What is the main idea of the passage?

• Ants and robots working together

• Robot designers creating tiny robots

• Animals inspiring robot designers

• Cooperation among ants and robots

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What are whiskers?

• Long, sensitive hairs on the faces of some animals

• Sharp teeth of some animals

• Furry tails of some animals

• Colorful feathers of some animals

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What did the family initially dismiss Plinky's alarms as?

• Burglar alarms

• False alarms

• Emergency alarms

• Security alarms

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What emotion does the author experience towards Plinky in the end?

• Fear

• Gratitude

• Frustration

• Appreciation

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What initially causes frustration for Plinky's family?

• Mistaking the cat for a thief

• Mistaking a tree branch for danger

• False alarms

• Plinky's behavior

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What is the main purpose of the family buying the guard robot Plinky?

• To keep them safe from potential threats

• To help with household chores

• To provide entertainment for the family

• To assist with home security

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What was the family's initial reaction to Plinky?

• Fear and frustration

• Gratitude and appreciation

• Indifference

• Anger and annoyance

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