Extra Credit for Test (12/5)

What tone does the author use in the passage?

• Critical and argumentative

• Neutral and informative

• Optimistic and persuasive

• Humorous and casual

What is an implicit message in the passage about self-driving cars?

• Self-driving cars are completely safe and reliable.

• Self-driving cars require further development and regulation.

• All industries fully support self-driving car technology.

• Data privacy is not a concern for self-driving cars.

What type of text is this passage most likely an example of?

• Persuasive essay

• Narrative nonfiction

• Expository nonfiction

• Science fiction

Why does the author present both benefits and concerns about self-driving cars?

• To confuse the reader with conflicting information

• To make the passage longer and more detailed

• To provide a balanced perspective on the issue

• To argue against the development of self-driving cars

What does the word autonomous most likely mean in the sentence, “Self-driving cars, or autonomous vehicles, are becoming an increasingly common topic of conversation as technology continues to advance”?

• Dependent on human control

• Capable of operating independently

• Unable to navigate effectively

• Limited in their use of technology

Which theme is suggested by the concerns about ethical dilemmas and job impacts?

• Technology always improves society.

• Innovation often brings both opportunities and challenges.

• The risks of technology outweigh the benefits.

• The future of technology is unpredictable.

How does the author effectively explain the complexity of self-driving cars?

• By listing every function of the car’s technology

• By focusing only on the benefits of self-driving cars

• By addressing both the potential benefits and challenges

• By providing a timeline of self-driving car development

What is the author’s point of view on self-driving cars?

• Completely supportive

• Completely critical

• Balanced and objective

• Skeptical of technological progress

What evidence would strengthen the argument for self-driving cars’ safety?

• A study showing a reduction in accidents with self-driving cars

• A detailed description of how sensors are built

• A personal anecdote from someone who dislikes driving

• A list of all the companies developing self-driving cars

Which visual element would best enhance the passage?

• A timeline showing self-driving car development

• A photograph of a self-driving car prototype

• A graph comparing accident rates between human drivers and self-driving cars

• A map showing where self-driving cars are being tested