Impact of Video Games on the Brain

What conclusion can the reader draw based on paragraph 1?

• as video games become more advanced, more people begin to play

• people play video games only when they are bored

• long time players believe video games are not as engaging as they used to be

• video games create concern among parents worried about children

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Read the dictionary entry for the word stem below. Which definition best matches the way stem is used in paragraph 3?

• Definition 4

• Definition 3

• Definition 2

• Definition 1

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How does the use of examples throughout the text contribute to the author's purpose?

• by emphasizing the popularity of video games

• by detailing specific ways in which video games can be harmful

• by highlighting the way video games can help someone improve in math

• by explaining the ways in which video games can improve certain brain functions

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Part A: Based on paragraph 4, the reader can infer-

• improving your brain only occurs with rigorous training once a week

• visuospatial skills are not taught in school, which requires more training at home

• brain function increases most efficiently with consistent, focused training

• the brain’s improvement in memory can benefit people’s physical health

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Part B: Which sentence from paragraph 4 supports your answer to Part A?

• Video games can make the parts of your brain that help you understand how things look and fit in space more effectively.

• If you play video games for a long time, especially with a specific training plan, your right hippocampus can grow.

• For example, if you have good visuospatial skills, you might be better at solving puzzles, finding your way in new places, or understanding complicated information like maps or technical drawings.

• These skills can be useful in many different jobs, like construction or engineering, or for everyday things like reading a map.

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What is the most likely reason author includes the diagram of the brain in the selection?

• To demonstrate the impact of video games on brain activity

• To highlight the benefits of playing video games on specific parts of the brain

• To illustrate the different regions of the brain and their purpose

• To show the connection between video games and brain development

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What can the reader conclude based on both paragraphs 2 and 8?

• Video games only have negative consequences on the brain and overall health.

• Even though video games can offer benefits, there are still negative consequences to consider.

• Two skills that are improved by video game use are visuospatial skills and memory.

• Video games increase the size of the brain which leads to only positive effects on memory and vision.

What key idea is supported in paragraphs 5-7?

• How video games impact the prefrontal cortex and working memory

• The impact of playing video games on the brain's visual and spatial abilities

• Video games can lead to a decrease in physical activity levels

• The benefits of playing video games on working memory and sustained attention

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Which words describe the author’s tone in describing video games?

• skeptical

• informational

• objective

• enthusiastic

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What is most likely the author's purpose for writing this selection?

• to inform readers of the benefits of video games on the prefrontal cortex

• to provide information on the impact of video games on the brain

• to tell people how video game designers create educational video games

• to persuade readers to play video games more often

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