WorksheetsThe Camera Does Lie by Meg Moss
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins
The author chose the title of this selection to highlight the idea that —
not everyone agrees that fake videos are funny
the videos shared online might include fake content
videos are more easily faked than photographs
companies are faking videos to attract new customers
Which statement most closely matches the author’s position in this selection?
You can’t always believe what you see.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Two wrongs don’t make a right.
Honesty is the best policy.
In the “Fooled You Twice” section, the author describes the research that led to the conclusion that the eagle
video was a fake.
Which of the following steps occurred FIRST?
A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff
B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up
C. Asking if the event is physically possible
D. Determining the weight of the child
A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff
B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up
C. Asking if the event is physically possible
D. Determining the weight of the child
In the “Fooled You Twice” section, the author describes the research that led to the conclusion that the eagle
video was a fake.
Which of the following steps occurred SECOND?
A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff
B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up
C. Asking if the event is physically possible
D. Determining the weight of the child
A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff
B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up
C. Asking if the event is physically possible
D. Determining the weight of the child
In the “Fooled You Twice” section, the author describes the research that led to the conclusion that the eagle
video was a fake.
Which of the following steps occurred THIRD?
A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff
B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up
C. Asking if the event is physically possible
D. Determining the weight of the child
A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff
B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up
C. Asking if the event is physically possible
D. Determining the weight of the child
In the “Fooled You Twice” section, the author describes the research that led to the conclusion that the eagle
video was a fake.
Which of the following steps occurred FOURTH?
A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff
B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up
C. Asking if the event is physically possible
D. Determining the weight of the child
A. Researching the wingspan needed for takeoff
B. Deciding the math doesn’t add up
C. Asking if the event is physically possible
D. Determining the weight of the child
Read the dictionary entry below.
analysis \ә- ́năl-ĭ-sĭs\ n 1. the study of separate parts and their interrelationships in making up a whole
2. the separation of parts into their chemical elements 3. the spoken or written presentation of a study
4. the mathematical processes involving a series of deductions in order to prove something
Which definition most closely matches the way the word analysis is used in paragraph 12?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
The word animation comes from the Latin word animatus, meaning “give breath to.” This information helps the
reader to understand that animation in paragraph 17 is referring to —
a movie that includes a mix of real people and drawn characters
a video that shows people taking risks for the thrill of the audience
a cartoon version of people and animals that appear lifelike
a hand-drawn or digital image that has been edited to appear alive and in motion
Which two conclusions can be drawn from the information in the “Fake Shake” section?
SELECT 2 ANSWERS.
The middle sections of most videos are heavily edited.
Fake camera shake fools many people.
The pattern of camera jumpiness differs in each take.
Most people use camera phones to film viral videos.
No setting or clothing details change in a real video.
The author wrote this selection most likely to —
inform readers that all videos have been edited
explain how to spot fake videos on the internet
teach readers how to make their videos go viral
give tips about using videos as advertisements
Which of these ideas is reinforced throughout the selection?
Fake videos usually take a long time to plan, create, edit, and share online.
Most viral videos are fakes because they show people doing risky things.
With some thoughtful research, it is usually possible to tell whether or not a video is real.
Viewers are upset by fake videos because they can’t trust information online.
Why did the author include the “Faux Flight” section at the end of the selection?
The story in “Faux Flight” is an example of a video that was done so poorly that it was easy to tell if it was fake.
The story in “Faux Flight” is an example of a video that was done so well that it was difficult to tell if it was real or fake.
The story in “Faux Flight” is an example of a video that was done so well that it was easy to tell it was real.
The story in “Faux Flight” is an example of the author's favorite video.
Fill in the blank.
Donald Trump has stated many times that he feels the news about him is __________.
elaborate
bogus
hoax
ruse
Fill in the blank.
As more people watched the video with fear, the rumors surfaced that it was a _________.
bogus
hoax
accelerate
obsess
Fill in the blank.
The schools are preparing a(n) ____________ safety plan for when we return to campus.
accelerate
ruse
hoax
elaborate
Fill in the blank.
Mary tried to think of a ________ to get Paul out of the house.
ruse
accelerate
continuity
elaborate
Fill in the blank.
Many teenagers have began to ___________ over their gaming devices.
ruse
obsess
accelerate
continuity
Fill in the blank.
The actor wore a different pair of shoes in the second take, which caused _____________ problems.
ruse
continuity
obsess
elaborate
Fill in the blank.
The toy cars did not _____________ at a constant rate down the ramp so one reached the floor before the other.
hoax
continuity
accelerate
obsess
