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Scholastic News-Should Schools Ban Phones?

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
1. Supporters of banning phones in classrooms argue that bans ___.
a)
A.discourage students from being social
b)
B.decrease distractions
c)
C.make it difficult to communicate in school
d)
D. lead to an increase in cheating
2.
2. Which is an example of responsible phone use in school, according to Stevie Frank?
a)
A.scrolling on social media
b)
B.sending text messages
c)
C.creating podcasts
d)
D.looking up answers to test questions
3.
3. Which statement would people on both sides of the debate be most likely to agree with?
a)
A.Cell phones have become an important method of communication.
b)
B.Phone apps have improved student work.
c)
C.Cell phones help students become more engaged with classwork.
d)
D.Phone bans are a positive change.
4.
4. Which word in the article means “to change words from one language to another”?
a)
A. communicate
b)
B. settle
c)
C. translate
d)
D. fluent
5.
5. Which is one way being bilingual is a superpower for Reisli Maldonado Quintero?
a)
A.It lets her help her family adjust to life in the U.S.
b)
B.It lets her read other people’s minds.
c)
C.It allowed her to stay in Venezuela long after her family moved to the U.S.
d)
D.It helps her earn money.
6.
6. According to the sidebar, “Celebrate Hispanic History,” why is September 15 a significant date?
a)
A.It was the day Reisli’s family moved to the U.S.
b)
B.It was the day Reisli won the essay contest.
c)
C.It was the day five countries declared independence from Spain.
d)
D.It was the day Venezuela declared independence from Spain.
7.
7. The First Continental Congress met in ___.
a)
A.Washington, D.C.
b)
B.New York City
c)
C.Great Britain
d)
D. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
8.
8. Why was the First Continental Congress important, according to Brian Krisch?
a)
A.It was the longest meeting in U.S. history.
b)
B.It created the U.S. Constitution.
c)
C.It started the process of the 13 Colonies becoming the 13 states.
d)
D. It officially gave America its independence.
9.
9. Which statement about the rocket-firing Boba Fett action figure is true?
a)
A. It sold out quickly in stores.
b)
B.It was made for the last Star Wars movie.
c)
C.It was recently banned in most states.
d)
D.It was never sold in stores.
10.
10. Which word in the article means “a model for a new product”?
a)
A. merchandise
b)
B. prototype
c)
C. release
d)
D. giveaway