Are Bionic Superhumans on the Horizon?

A synonym for inert in paragraph 7 is ______

• helpful

• unstable

• humanlike

• immobile

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word is an antonym for inert?

• active

• digital

• human

• replacement

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which quotation most clearly indicates what the heading "The Superhuman Frontier" means?

• The 7,000 mile away prosthetic arm makes an important point. . .

• They're going to enhance our abilities, giving us powers we never had before, and augmenting other capabilities we have.

• The hippocampus is a small, seahorse-shaped part of the brain that's essential in forming new memories.

• In most extreme cases, this can lead to the complete inability to form new long-term memories. . .

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which sentence is the best overall central idea of the selection?

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

• Bionics will take over the human body once people are ready to become superhuman.

• Superhumans will eventually replace people who were once considered disabled.

• Superhumans will be created for people who can afford the bionic parts.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which idea is reinforced throughout the selection?

• Prostheses will no longer be needed.

• Bionics will totally eliminate disabilities.

• Bionics will create superhuman abilities.

• Prostheses will be too costly for most people.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

In which sentence is the underlined word spelled correctly?

• A bionic body part can be controlled even if its not attached to the body.

• Advances in technology are greatly affecting how bionic body parts function.

• Professional sports leagues must decide whether they will except the use of bionic limbs and technologies.

• Bionic body parts will eventually be for people without disabilities and available for those who just want enhancements to.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In which sentence is the underline section spelled correctly?

• It's important to be aware that bionic prostheses are replacing and enhancing human body parts.

• People with bionic body parts will be seen as a superhuman because there capabilities will be enhanced.

• They're are many questions about how the bionic body parts will create superhumans in the work force.

• Superhuman bionic body parts were first questioned when the integrity of the Olympics was effected.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What pattern of organization do paragraphs 17-19 use?

• chronological order

• compare and contrast

• question and call to action

• main idea and supporting details

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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