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Jan. 27 to 31 HW

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
a logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence
a)
claim
b)
evidence
c)
counterargument
d)
argument
2.
the writer's position on an issue or problem
a)
claim
b)
evidence
c)
counterargument
d)
reasons
3.
What does it mean to "trace" an argument? 
a)
I don't know
b)
to decide whether it is convincing or not
c)
to reread it
d)
to follow the reasoning of the argument
4.
What does it mean to "evaluate" an argument?
a)
I don't know
b)
to respond to the argument
c)
to decide whether it makes sense and is convincing
d)
to provide a counterargument 
5.
Which of the following is NOT  a common reason for making a claim?
a)
to respond to a statement you agree or disagree with
b)
I don't know
c)
to prove that you are right and someone else is wrong
d)
to challenge a commonly-held view
6.
Factual Evidence
a)
Data and Statistics
b)
Expert research and confirmed facts
c)
I don't know
d)
Data and Statistics; expert research, and confirmed facts
7.
How do you know evidence is taken from the text? 
a)
I don't know
b)
It is in all CAPS 
c)
You use quotes 
d)
You simply state it is from the text, but do not use quotes 
8.

What does moderation mean?

a)

doing something within reason

b)

texting instead of calling

c)

calling instead of texting

d)

playing games on a phone for a long time

9.

What's true about spending a lot of time "plugged in" (online)?

a)

It can hurt your friendships.

b)

It can hurt your grades.

c)

It can hurt your mental health.

d)

All of the above.

10.

How can you help your offline friendships?

a)

Don't look at your phone when talking with your friends.

b)

Check for notifications from friends every day

c)

Tag friends in pictures online

d)

Never spend more time talking offline than online

11.

Technology might be a problem for people if...

a)

it keeps people from having face-to-face relationships.

b)

it helps people with their responsibilities.

c)

they have a hard time cutting back on offline time.

d)

All of the above.

12.

What is a NEGATIVE part of being in an online community?

a)

Finding people with common interests

b)

Learning from people all over the world

c)

Having anything you post be permanent

d)

All of the above

13.

A digital addiction is...

a)

caused by someone owning too much technology

b)

a dependence on the use of digital technologies

c)

not a real condition

d)

cured by never going on the internet ever again

14.

According to research, which of the below adjustments in screen time would likely have positive health effects? (Select all that apply.)

a)

Spending a higher percentage of screen time creating content (videos, photos, etc.), playing video games, or interacting with others.

b)

Putting your phone away, outside of arm's reach, an hour before bedtime.

c)

Spending a higher percentage of screen time watching videos about dieting and exercise.

d)

None of the above.

15.

What is an example of an addictive design app feature?

a)

Rewards increase as you play the game more

b)

Commenting on a youtube video

c)

Apps that include a feature that tracks how much you are using them

d)

Apps that only use push notifications when a person is trying to message or contact you

16.

Which of the following is not an example of media balance?

a)

Charging your phone in another room when you go to bed.

b)

Turning on all notifications for your apps.

c)

Setting a daily time limit for using your social media apps.

d)

Turning off the autoplay feature on YouTube.

17.

Read the scenario, and then answer the question that follows:

Maya enjoys staying connected with friends in a social media app, but one of her friends is posting a lot of stuff that Maya thinks is annoying. The posts are not mean or bullying, but Maya feels cranky after reading this person’s posts. What could Maya do to maintain healthy media balance for herself? (Select all that apply.)

a)

Maya could mute, unfollow, or block the person.

b)

Maya could complain to her friends about the annoying posts.

c)

Maya could take a break from the app.

d)

Maya could respond to her friend’s posts, telling her how annoying they are.

18.

Identify the active verbs.

Schools should extend the school day because it would create even more opportunities for learning, increase standardized test scores, and make American students more competitive on the global market.

a)

extend

b)

create

c)

increase

d)

make

19.

Identify the active verbs.

Schools should reduce homework because excessive homework sucks the joy out of learning, causes undue stress, and damages delicate relationships.

a)

reduce

b)

sucks

c)

causes

d)

damages

20.

Identify the active verbs.

School uniforms would, in effect, eliminate the hassle of deciding what to wear each day, minimize unnecessary distractions, and improve school safety.

a)

eliminate

b)

hassle

c)

minimize

d)

improve

21.

Identify the active verbs.

Disempowering and disillusioning voters, most political campaigns prey on fear and insecurity, create the illusion of freedom and choice, and encourage voters to make hasty decisions purely on emotion—not reason.

a)

choice

b)

prey

c)

create

d)

encourage

22.

Which does not use active voice?

a)

informs voters

b)

mobilizes the masses

c)

promotes social activism

d)

is engaging

23.

Which does not use active voice?

a)

It impairs language development.

b)

It shatters the attention span.

c)

It encourages a sedentary lifestyle.

d)

It is entertaining.

24.

Use active voice for the following.

It is engaging.

a)

It is very engaging.

b)

It engages learners.

c)

It is entertaining.

d)

It is interesting.

25.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Wind power is cheaper cleaner and renewable.

b)

Wind power is cheaper, cleaner and renewable.

c)

Wind power is cheaper, cleaner, and renewable.

d)

Wind power is cheaper cleaner, and renewable.

26.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

According to UCS “new turbine technologies will reduce harm to flying creatures.”

b)

According to UCS, “new turbine technologies will reduce harm to flying creatures.”

c)

According to UCS “,new turbine technologies will reduce harm to flying creatures.”

d)

According to UCS. “new turbine technologies will reduce harm to flying creatures.”

27.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

However solar power, is not as great as you may think.

b)

However, solar power, is not as great as you may think.

c)

However solar power is not as great as you may think.

d)

However, solar power is not as great as you may think.

28.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Since 1987, scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner fuel sources.

b)

Since 1987 scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner fuel sources.

c)

Since 1987, scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner, fuel sources.

d)

Since 1987 scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner, fuel sources.

29.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Fossil fuels cause pollution, are not renewable, and damage the ecosystem.

b)

Fossil fuels cause pollution are not renewable and damage the ecosystem.

c)

Fossil fuels cause pollution, are not renewable and damage the ecosystem.

d)

Fossil fuels cause pollution are not renewable, and damage the ecosystem.

30.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Due to these, negative effects more people are switching to wind power.

b)

Due to these negative effects more people are switching to wind power.

c)

Due to these negative effects, more people are switching to wind power.

d)

Due to these, negative effects, more people are switching to wind power.