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The Automation Paradox

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Based on the writer's argument, which word best describes the impact of automation on future employment?

a)

insignificant

b)

transformative

c)

limited

d)

devasting

2.

Which of the following does the writer identify as an effect of automation that will have a positive impact on jobs?

a)

more work space

b)

slower production

c)

increased demand

d)

higher prices

3.

What is a claim?

a)

A claim is the main argument of an essay.

b)

A topic.

c)

An understanding.

d)

Evidence.

4.

What does predominately mean?

a)

For the most part.

b)

A topic.

c)

Automation

d)

Paradox

5.

What does it mean to collaborate?

a)

Work alone

b)

Work together

c)

Raise hand

d)

Dance

6.

Relevant means

a)

To redistribute

b)

To recognize

c)

Related to

d)

Restated

7.

The Automation Paradox cites examples of the impact of automation on jobs in the banking and legal industries and on jobs that are already computerized.

4 lines
8.

Which sentence from the text best supports the writer's claim?

a)

Computers are now taking over tasks performed by professional workers, raising fears.

b)

But not all the news about computer automation is good.

c)

It might seem a sure thing that automating a task would reduce employment in an occupation.

d)

Workers have greater employment opportunities if occupation has some computer automation.