Humans Need to Explore Outer Space

What reason does the author of "Humans Need to Explore Outer Space" give in paragraph 6 to support her claim that space exploration should continue?

• It is important to support technological advances in electronics.

• Recent geological surveys show that water exists on the moon.

• Helium-3 is an element needed for research in nuclear fusion.

• Mining in space could be a source for useful materials.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Which of the following words with similar meanings from "Humans Need to Explore Outer Space" has the most negative connotation?

• impossible (paragraph 3)

• problematic (paragraph 10)

• risky (paragraph 11)

• difficult (paragraph 12)

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.5D

Read the sentence from paragraph 3 of "Let Robots Take to the Stars." Would you want to trust a scientific mission to the people who run reality TV? The tone of this rhetorical question suggests that trusting a scientific mission to the people who run reality TV would be —

• appropriate

• ridiculous

• smart

• risky

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CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RI.7.4

Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of "Let Robots Take to the Stars." The risks of space exploration could be grave for a planet already plagued by pollution. Which rhetorical device does the author use in this sentence?

• Loaded language

• Direct address

• Counterargument

• Repetition

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In paragraph 11 of "Let Robots Take to the Stars," which rhetorical device does the author use to sum up her argument?

• Humor

• Evidence

• Rhetorical question

• Sweeping generalization

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.9B

How does the author of "Let Robots Take to the Stars" support the idea that space travel is more suited to robots?

• By explaining the risks to human space travelers

• By sharing the details of a new space program

• By stating the need for international cooperation

• By quoting experts in the field of space exploration

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Choose the word or phrase that ensures subject-verb agreement in the underlined section in the sentence below. Although the Cassini spacecraft ended its journey in 2017, it continue to provide benefits to scientists.

• do continue

• continuing

• continues

• correct as is

Choose the word or phrase that ensures subject-verb agreement in the underlined section in the sentence below.

Yet scientists and space entrepreneurs remain hopeful.

• are remain

• remaining

• remains

• correct as is

Which two phrases describe ideas that are explored in both selections?

• Using science and technology in space exploration

• Limiting space exploration and reducing costs

• Redesigning the space program and accommodating tourists

• Identifying the risks and rewards of space exploration

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

Which statement is a claim that both authors make to support their respective points of view?

• Space travel is one of the most innovative human ideas thus far.

• Space travel is as risky as climbing Mount Everest or flying a plane.

• A lot of money and time has already been spent on space exploration.

• Private companies can help support space exploration in the future.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.9