Use your knowledge of the meaning of -metry to choose the correct definition of thermometry.

the measurement of temperature or heat

Compund words can appear as...(choose all that apply)

open form/two seperate words (free fall), a single word (heartbeat), hyphenated words (three-dimensional)

Which of the following is a feature of argument writing, as used by the selection?

logical reasons and examples used as evidence to support a claim

Why does the author recommend that young people filter out “useless Facebook messages” and “out-of-context tweets”?

Doing so will help them find and use more important information.

Why does the author recommend that young people filter out "useless Facebook messages" and "out-of-context tweets"?

Doing so will help them find and use more important information.

According to the selection, what is one effects of our access to so much information?

We must take full ownsership for finding out what we need to know or learn.

How can today's teenagers become the world's greatest generation?

by using technology responsibly

What main claim is presented in the selection?

Technology can be used in positive ways if young people take action.

Which sentence best summarizes the author’s opinion about technology in “Teens and Technology Share a Future”?

It gives humans almost limitless abilities.

To determine the implied theme of a story, look at:

the title, character's thoughts/feelings, setting, outcome of conflict

Why does the author value technology so highly?

It allows humans to find any information they need.

Which sentence carrying an appositive phrase is correctly punctuated?

Vera's collection of devices-- phones, laptops, and tablets--is impressive.

The message or insight about life that a story expresses.

Which sentence contains an appositive phrase?

When we want to buy new songs, we visit Tower Records, our favorite store.

What point does the author make by comparing an Internet search to an Indiana Jones adventure?

Both lead to the discovery of truth.

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1
Which phrase in this sentence is an appositive phrase? "The abbreviation IMO- 'in my opinion'- is overused," said Rob.
is overused
said Rob
in my opinion
The abbreviation IMO
2
Which of the following is one meaning of the Greek suffix -metry?
process of measuring
to lift or to carry
water or fluids
branch of mathematics
3
Which of the following is made up of pixels?
a stuffed-animal dog
a digital photo of a dog
a story told about a dog
a tiny computer inside a dog
4
What form of technology does the author mainly praise?
the Internet
smartphones
laptops
social media
5
The technicians worked in twelve-hour shifts.
adverb
verb
adjective
noun
6
Use your knowledge of the meaning of -metry to choose the correct definition of thermometry.
the measurement of temperature or heat
a type of container that is made of a heat-resistant material
a device that heats room-temperature fluids until they boil
mathematical problems that involve heat measurements
7
Compund words can appear as...(choose all that apply)
open form/two seperate words (free fall)
a single word (heartbeat)
hyphenated words (three-dimensional)
none of the above
8
Which of the following is a feature of argument writing, as used by the selection?
an inventive and engaging narrative
logical reasons and examples used as evidence to support a claim
lengthy explanation of technical terms used in the author's work
new ideas about the topic that have never been shared before
9
Why does the author recommend that young people filter out “useless Facebook messages” and “out-of-context tweets”?
Doing so will help them focus on their homework.
Doing so will help them create a more balanced daily routine.
Doing so will help them find and use more important information.
Doing so will help them relate more effectively to others.
10
Most of the time the theme is implied.
True
False
11
Why does the author recommend that young people filter out "useless Facebook messages" and "out-of-context tweets"?
Doing so will help them relate more effectively to others.
Doing so will help them focus on their homework.
Doing so will help them create a more balanced daily routine.
Doing so will help them find and use more important information.
12
According to the selection, what is one effects of our access to so much information?
We become overwhelmed and give up more easily.
We spend so much time sifting through information that we learn less.
We must take full ownsership for finding out what we need to know or learn.
We are unable to distinguish between good and bad information.
13
Skyscrapers were visible from far away.
verb
adjective
noun
adverb
14
How can today's teenagers become the world's greatest generation?
by reading great authors of the past
by using technology responsibly
by using computers to change the way we learn
by writing blog posts persuading others to act
15
What main claim is presented in the selection?
It is important to know about the history of technology and social media.
Technology can be used in positive ways if young people take action.
Technology encourages storytelling by allowing people to write more.
Arguing over social media is more effective than doing so in person.
16
Which sentence best summarizes the author’s opinion about technology in “Teens and Technology Share a Future”?
It gives humans almost limitless abilities.
It is completely out of teens’ control.
It is the only way to teach young people to read and write.
It can be used to stop violent weather patterns.
17
Which sentence best describes the author's perspective on technology in the selection?
He finds it quite humerous.
He feels cautious about its use.
He has negative feelings about it.
He is hopeful about it.
18
To determine the implied theme of a story, look at:
what the character had for lunch, their firneds, their Tik Tok followers
sound devices, figurative language, conflicts
the title, character's thoughts/feelings, setting, outcome of conflict
the genre, page length, and how many chapters
19
Which word in the following sentence is an appositive? My older brother, Paolo, is the owner of a computer company.
Paolo
company
brother
owner
20
Why does the author value technology so highly?
It gives him a way to connect with young people.
It has created an entire system of online abbreviations.
It allows humans to find any information they need.
It has made today’s humans more like people of the past.
21
Compund words can function as various parts of speech, depending on how they are being used.
True
False
22
The engineer dovetailed the girders.
adverb
noun
verb
adjective
23
Which sentence carrying an appositive phrase is correctly punctuated?
Vera's collection, of devices phones, laptops, and tablets, is impressive.
Vera's collection of devices phones, laptops, and tablets, is impressive.
Vera's collection--of devices phones, laptops, and tablets, is--impressive.
Vera's collection of devices-- phones, laptops, and tablets--is impressive.
24
Theme is...
The beginning, middle, and end of a story.
The message or insight about life that a story expresses.
Imaginative descriptions
The most exciting part of a story.
25
Which sentence contains an appositive phrase?
When we want to buy new songs, we visit Tower Records, our favorite store.
Even though we are very different, we share a passion for music.
On the internet, we can watch music videos, hear samples, and study music.
My sister and I have used the internet to find musicians we like.
26
In which category does the word trigonometry belong?
types of math
personality styles
computer programs
landforms
27
What point does the author make by comparing an Internet search to an Indiana Jones adventure?
Neither would actually happen in real life.
Movies have been made about both.
People who search the Internet are heroes.
Both lead to the discovery of truth.
28
Where are you most likely to find microchips?
on a movie screen
in an email account
on a lunch tray
inside a computer

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