RFIDs Comprehension Questions

Based on paragraph 1 and 2, what is the authors point of view on RFIDs?

• He believes RFIDs are magic chips that could help you gather information and identify people you could be friends with right away.

• He believes RFIDs are dangerous and could interfere with how society interacts with each other.

• He believes RFIDs are not advanced enough to help society.

• He believes RFIDs would be helpful when it comes to business.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

RFID are

• keys

• microchips that carry information of all kinds

• medical equipment that help humans identify good and bad eating behaviors

• weapons used against foreign nations during time of war

All of the following are facts that the author uses in paragraph 3 to support his argument that RFIDs would be helpful in everyday situations, EXCEPT?

• A chip under your skin might tell a doctor how to locate your medical records or what allergies you have.

• Chips in cars already allow drivers to whisk through toll plazas without stopping.

• U.S. passports are even chipped now, facilitating your comings and goings through airports at home and a broad.

• While we aren't quite to that point yet, we are getting closer.

The author organizes the selection mainly by --

• writing everything in chronological order

• presenting the counterarguments followed by reasons that support his claim

• using subheadings to identify his assertions

• sharing his opinions from most important to least important

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In which paragraph does the author offer a logical argument to those who feel RFIDs would be an invasion of their rights?

• 1

• 4

• 7

• 17

In paragraph 5, the author uses which of the following arguments to oppose the idea of using RFIDs -

• Some believe this new technology could prove to be intrusive.

• They are very easy to use.

• This technology can make things more efficient.

• A parent might be delighted to know the exact location of a child.

What do paragraphs 5, 6, 8 and 9 have in common?

• They are all detailing reasons why we should use RFIDs.

• They are all showing the benefits of using this microchip.

• They are all pointing out different ideas and opinions against RFIDs.

• They are all given facts regarding the use of RFIDs.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the meaning of the word intrusive?

• identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.

• doctrine, political strategy, practice, state policy, or advocacy that consists in extending power by territorial acquisition or by extending political and economic control outward over other areas.

• an incursion by a large number of people or things into a place or sphere of activity.

• causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of efficient?

• fairness and justice

• a geographic area where plants, animals, and other organisms, as well as weather and landscapes, work together to form a bubble of life

• achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

• the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the purpose of the passage?

• Inform

• Persuade

• Entertain

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6