Powering Up to Solve a Problem

Identify the main theme of the passage titled 'Powering Up to Solve a Problem'.

• Innovation and technology

• Environmental conservation

• Historical events

• Cultural diversity

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'power' correctly in the context of the passage?

• The power of the storm was overwhelming.

• She had the power to solve the math problem.

• He powered up his computer to start working.

• The power of the story was in its simplicity.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the primary purpose of the passage 'Powering Up to Solve a Problem'?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform about a technological solution

• To describe a historical event

• To persuade the reader to take action

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Choose the correct synonym for 'innovative' as used in the passage.

• Traditional

• Creative

• Conventional

• Old-fashioned

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which sentence best summarizes the passage 'Powering Up to Solve a Problem'?

• The passage discusses the history of electricity.

• The passage explores new ways to address challenges using technology.

• The passage describes a cultural festival.

• The passage explains the process of photosynthesis.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

In the context of the passage, what does the phrase 'powering up' most likely mean?

• Increasing physical strength

• Starting a machine or device

• Gaining political influence

• Improving one's health

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What literary device is primarily used in the passage 'Powering Up to Solve a Problem'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

• Sarcastic

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Identify the correct grammatical structure of the following sentence from the passage: 'By powering up the new system, we can solve the problem efficiently.'

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

What is the author's attitude towards technology in the passage?

• Skeptical

• Enthusiastic

• Indifferent

• Critical

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6