R.2.4/3.4 Analyzing Arguments Selection Test Study Guide

What does redistribute mean as used in paragraph 1 of The Automation Paradox?

• To share fairly

• To distribute again or differently

• To stop production

• To exchange evenly

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does predominantly mean in paragraph 11 of The Automation Paradox?

• Equally

• Rarely

• Mostly or mainly

• Accidentally

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does collaborate mean in paragraph 11 of The Automation Paradox?

• To compete with others

• To work together

• To copy someone’s work

• To work alone

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means continuing firmly or enduring?

• Expansive

• Persistent

• Paralegal

• Robust

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which transition best connects these ideas? “Automation will change how people work. ______, it will also create new opportunities.”

• Meanwhile

• However

• Therefore

• For example

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which revision uses the best transition? “Many people fear losing jobs to robots. ______, Bessen believes workers will gain new roles.”

• Consequently

• For instance

• However

• Furthermore

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the author’s main claim in The Automation Paradox?

• Automation increases unemployment.

• Automation can increase employment opportunities.

• Robots will replace all human workers.

• The economy cannot survive automation.

Which statement best supports Bessen’s argument?

• “It turns out that workers will have greater employment opportunities if their occupation undergoes some degree of computer automation.”

• “Many people believe automation eliminates all jobs.”

• “Most people prefer working from home.”

• “Humans adapt easily to new challenges.”

Which sentence best describes the author’s tone in Heads Up, Humans?

• It feels as if the author is speaking personally to the reader.

• The author writes in a detached and formal tone.

• The author sounds uncertain about the topic.

• It seems like the author disagrees with herself.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does robustly mean as used in The Automation Paradox?

• Weakly

• Carefully

• Strongly or powerfully

• Randomly

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4