Brain Games

Identify the claim made by the scientists from the University of Vermont regarding video games.

• Video games are harmful to children's brains.

• Video games can improve memory and attention.

• Video games have no effect on mental tasks.

• Video games are a waste of time.

Identify the claim made by the scientists in the study about video games.

• Video games are detrimental to children's health.

• Video games can enhance mental tasks requiring memory and attention.

• Video games are only suitable for adults.

• Video games have no educational value.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'enhance' as used in the context of brain games?

• A) Diminish

• B) Improve

• C) Worsen

• D) Ignore

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What is the main purpose of brain games according to the passage?

• A) To entertain

• B) To improve cognitive skills

• C) To waste time

• D) To confuse players

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'Playing brain games regularly can improve cognitive functions.'

• A) Regularly playing brain games can cognitive functions improve.

• B) Playing regularly brain games can improve cognitive functions.

• C) Playing brain games regularly can improve cognitive functions.

• D) Improve cognitive functions can playing brain games regularly.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following words best describes the tone of a passage discussing the benefits of brain games?

• A) Pessimistic

• B) Neutral

• C) Optimistic

• D) Sarcastic

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose the correct form of the verb: 'Brain games _____ to enhance memory and attention.'

• A) is known

• B) are known

• C) was known

• D) were known

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

What literary device is used in the phrase 'brain games sharpen the mind'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following sentences uses 'brain games' as a subject?

• A) The brain games were played by the children.

• B) The children played brain games.

• C) Brain games improve cognitive skills.

• D) Cognitive skills are improved by brain games.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Identify the claim made by researchers about brain games.

• A) Brain games are harmful to mental health.

• B) Brain games have no effect on cognitive abilities.

• C) Brain games can enhance memory and attention.

• D) Brain games are only for entertainment.