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The Black Hole of Technology Quiz Review 2023
The Black Hole of Technology Quiz Review 2023
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Part A
According to the author, what are technology users missing out on?
socializing with people or the environment
comments from celebrities
updates from friends
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What is the mnemonic device that helps you remember coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS
LOL
PEMDAS
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Which is the best definition of
consumed
?
a magical rabbit hole
absorbed; occupied completely
gravity
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Which is the best definition of
absorbing
?
learning; fully taking in something
taking in greedily
laughing
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Part A:
What does the author's use of repetition create in this sentence?
a sense of how fast-paced everything is
a sense of fear about getting sucked into outer space
a sense of excitement
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What type of text is "The Black Hole of Technology"?
blog
recipe
novel
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Independent or Dependent Clause:
I looked at him
dependent clause
independent clause
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Why does the author's father take her phone away from her?
He wants her to pay attention to her surroundings.
He wants her to answer the quiz questions.
He wants to use her phone to take a picture.
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What is the dependent clause?
After I mowed the lawn, I fixed myself a cup of tea.
After I mowed the lawn,
I fixed myself
a cup of tea
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Which is the best definition of
process
?
occupied
gain an understanding of
taking in greedily
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What is the independent clause?
While I was asleep, the power went out.
the power went out
ate my shoe
While I was asleep
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Where do the author and her family go on vacation?
Cambodia
the beach
California
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What is the main message the author of "The Black Hole of Technology" is trying to send to readers?
People should stop following celebrities on social media.
People should spend less time on their devices and appreciate the world...
People should keep up with software updates for their devices.
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Independent or Dependent Clause:
When the teacher started reviewing the formulas for geometry
independent clause
dependent clause
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Which option shows 2 of the persuasive techniques used in persuasive writing?
appeal to emotion and appeal to reason
appeal to suspense and appeal to fear
appeal to humor and appeal to surprise
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ID the coordinating conjunction:
I really liked the movie, but it was a bit long.
was
but
I
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Part B:
What evidence from the text supports the correct answer to the previous question?
Now, I am always consumed by my "tech," and I never stop to take a break.
Equating quality with speed and volume, people may read...
Before...I had been more appreciative of the world around me.
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Which is the best definition of
devouring
?
thinking over
gain an understanding of
taking in greedily
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Part B
What portion of the story
best
supports your answer to the previous question?
"Did you guys see what Miley Cyrus posted?"
No one appreciates the value of personal interaction or nature.
...before I could even unlock it, it was snatched out of my hands.
