Humans Need to Explore Outer Space Let Robots Take to the Stars

What is the main claim of the author of 'Humans Need to Explore Outer Space'?

• Humans should focus on solving Earth’s problems first.

• Exploring outer space is essential for human survival.

• Space exploration is a waste of resources.

• Only governments should fund space exploration.

In which paragraph does the author discuss mining in space?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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CCSS.RL.8.2

According to the author, Mars could be a potential new home for humans.

• A place for scientific research

• A potential new home

• A tourist destination

• A source of resources

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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 does the author believe will aid humans in space exploration?

• Advanced robotics

• Improved propulsion systems

• International collaboration

• Artificial intelligence

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

Which of the following words has the most negative connotation?

• Impossible (paragraph 3)

• Problematic (paragraph 10)

• Risky (paragraph 11)

• Difficult (paragraph 12)

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

Fill in the blank with a subordinating conjunction: After, although, as, as soon as, because, before, when, whenever, while.

• After we studied for 20 minutes, we began the vocabulary test.

• Although we studied for 20 minutes, we began the vocabulary test.

• Because we studied for 20 minutes, we began the vocabulary test.

• While we studied for 20 minutes, we began the vocabulary test.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

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What is an example of loaded language from 'Let Robots Take to the Stars'?

• A) 'The risk of space exploration could be grave for a planet already plagued by pollution.'

• B) 'Would you want to trust a scientific mission to the people who run reality TV?'

• C) 'As you might guess, the future of space exploration presents a very different picture.'

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is an example of a rhetorical question from 'Let Robots Take to the Stars'?

• A) 'The risk of space exploration could be grave for a planet already plagued by pollution.'

• B) 'Would you want to trust a scientific mission to the people who run reality TV?'

• C) 'As you might guess, the future of space exploration presents a very different picture.'

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

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

• By highlighting the cost-effectiveness of robotic missions.

• By emphasizing the emotional benefits for humans.

• By discussing the technological limitations of robots.

• By focusing on the historical achievements of human space travel.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

What is an example of subject-verb agreement from 'Let Robots Take to the Stars'?

• A) 'The risk of space exploration could be grave for a planet already plagued by pollution.'

• B) 'Would you want to trust a scientific mission to the people who run reality TV?'

• C) 'As you might guess, the future of space exploration presents a very different picture.'

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1