MG22 U6 L8 Reading - Living Off the Grid -Meaning, Opposite

What does "off the grid" mean in the context of the passage?

• Living without any technology

• Living without electricity from the local power supply

• Living without any water source

• Living in a remote forest

Which of the following is a synonym for "self-reliance" as used in the passage?

• Dependence

• Independence

• Confusion

• Assistance

What is "the grid" short for in the passage?

• The power structure

• The power grid

• The energy web

• The electric fence

What does the word "their" refer to in the phrase "they produce all of the energy they consume"?

• People living on the grid

• Power plants

• People living off the grid

• Solar panels

What is meant by "renewable energy source"?

• Energy that can be used up

• Energy that can be replaced naturally

• Energy that is harmful to the environment

• Energy that is expensive

Which of the following is an antonym for "consumption" in the passage?

• Usage

• Production

• Waste

• Purchase

What does the word "they" refer to in the sentence "they also have an independent source of water"?

• People living in cities

• People living off the grid

• Wells and cisterns

• Renewable energy sources

What does "cistern" mean in the context of the passage?

• A type of wind turbine

• A type of solar panel

• A type of water tank

• A type of garbage service

What is the opposite of "bold" as used in the phrase "bold decision to live off the grid"?

• Brave

• Timid

• Confident

• Adventurous

What does "this view" refer to in the sentence "This view is shared by Wendy Johnston"?

• Living in a city

• Living off the grid is difficult

• The benefits of living off the grid are greater than the difficulties

• Renewable energy is expensive