TSI Reading

Which of the following best defines the word dominant as it is used in paragraph 2 of the selection?

• Submissive

• Social ranking

• Powerful

• Available

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Using Passage 1:
What is the purpose of the conclusion sentence?

• Assume where technology is headed and how it will affect society

• Comment on human connectivity through the use of smart phones

• Predict how the government will regulate and guide future technology

• Present two possible explanations for the growing popularity of smart phones

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Using Passage 2:
The main point from the author's view is that

• Man's destiny is not fully clear or visible.

• Man's soul and spirit are immortal.

• Man's safety is assured by the delicate balance of power in terms of nuclear weapons

• Human society will survive despite the serious threat of total annihilation.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Using Passage 2:
The phrase 'Go to the brink' in the passage means

• Retreating from extreme danger.

• Advancing to the stage of war but not engaging in it.

• Declare war on each other.

• Negotiate for peace.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best defines the word 'dominant' as it is used in paragraph 2 of the selection?

• Submissive

• Social ranking

• Powerful

• Available

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the purpose of the conclusion sentence?

• Assume where technology is headed and how it will affect society

• Comment on human connectivity through the use of smart phones

• Predict how the government will regulate and guide future technology

• Present two possible explanations for the growing popularity of smart phones

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The main point from the author's view is that

• Man's destiny is not fully clear or visible.

• Man's soul and spirit are immortal.

• Man's safety is assured by the delicate balance of power in terms of nuclear weapons

• Human society will survive despite the serious threat of total annihilation.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

The phrase 'Go to the brink' in the passage means

• Retreating from extreme danger.

• Advancing to the stage of war but not engaging in it.

• Declare war on each other.

• Negotiate for peace.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4