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WorksheetsHumans Need to Explore Outer Space/ Let Robots Take to the Stars
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 55mins
What reason does the author of "Humans Need to Explore Outer Space" give in paragraph 6 to support her claim that space exploration should continue? (ELA.7.R.2.4)
It is important to support technological advances in electronics.
Recent geological surveys show that water exists on the moon.
Helium-3 is an element needed for research in nuclear fusion.
Mining in space could be a source for valuable materials.
Which of the following words with similar meanings from "Humans Need to Explore Outer Space" has the most negative connotation? (ELA. 7. V. 1.3)
Connotation is the feeling or idea that a word creates in the reader.
impossible
(paragraph 3)
problematic
(paragraph 10)
risky
(paragraph 11)
difficult
(paragraph 12)
Choose the sentence that correctly uses a subordinating conjunction to combine the sentences below into a complex sentence. (ELA. 7.C.3.1)
The cold war ended. Then space exploration became a collaborative effort.
The cold war ended because space exploration became a collaborative effort.
The cold war ended; space exploration became a collaborative effort.
After the cold war ended, space exploration became a collaborative effort.
After the cold war ended, and space exploration became a collaborative effort.
Read the sentence from paragraph 3 of "Let Robots Take to the Stars."
Would you want to trust a scientific mission to the people who run reality TV?
The tone of this rhetorical question suggests that trusting a scientific mission to the people who run reality TV would be __ (ELA.7.R.3.4)
appropriate
ridiculous
smart
risky
Read this sentence from paragraph 4 of "Let Robots Take to the Stars."
The risks of space exploration could be grave for a planet already plagued by pollution.
Which rhetorical device does the author use in this sentence? (ELA.7.R.2.4)
Loaded Language
Direct Address
Counterargument
Repetition
In paragraph 11 of "Let Robots Take to the Stars," which rhetorical device does the author use to sum up her argument? (ELA.7.R.3.4)
Humor
Evidence
Rhetorical question
Sweeping generalization
How does the author of "Let Robots Take to the Stars" support the idea that space travel is more suited to robots? (ELA.7.R.2.4)
By explaning the risks to human space travelers
By sharing the details of a new space program
By stating the need for international cooperation
By quoting experts in the field of space exploration
Choose the word or phrase that ensures subject-verb agreement in the underlined section in the sentence below. (ELA.7.C.3.1)
Although the Cassini spacecraft ended its journey in 2017, it continue to provide benefits to scientists.
do continue
continuing
continues
correct as is
Which two phrases describe ideas that are explored in both selections? (ELA.7.R.3.3)
Using science and technology in space exploration
Limiting space exploration and reducing costs
Redesigning the space program and accommodating tourists
Understanding the benefits and objectives of space exploration
Identifying the risks and rewards of space exploration
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A Which statement is a claim that both authors make to support their respective points of view? (ELA.7.R.2.4, ELA.7.R.3.3)
Space travel is one of the most innovative human ideas thus far.
Space travel is as risky as climbing Mount Everst or flying a plane.
A lot of money and time has already been spent on space exploration.
Private companies can help support space exploration in the future.
Part B Which two quotes from "Humans Need to Explore Outer Space" best support the answer to Part A? (ELA.7.R.2.4, ELA.7.R.3.3, ELA.K12.EE.1.1)
With so much human investment made, we must go forward, fully embracing space exploration as an important priority. (paragraph 1)
There are dozens of private companies in the industry known informally as "New Space" (paragraph 3)
Technological innovations are developing to allow us to venture even farther into space. (paragraph 4)
This exploration phase aims to discover the possibilities for past or present life on the Red Planet. (paragraph 8)
The final frontier is a vast and dangerous place, difficult and expensive to eplore. (paragraph 12)
