According to the dad, what is the "problem" with the world today?

new technologies are making modern life move too quickly

The author sees flaws in the old commercial. What is her father's reaction?

Delight: It reminds him of his younger days

Which sentence is correct?

This class is the most advanced course the college offers

Which bold word is the comparative adverb?

Do bullet trains travel faster than our local trains do?

If an episode of a TV drama is a continuation, which must be true?

The episode is the next part of the story

What does she notice about the old cereal commercial?

no snappy graphics, fast-paced cuts, and the colors are dull

What is true about the suffix -ation in this word pair...capitalize/capitalization?

the suffix changes a verb to a noun

When you consider something, you think carefully. What is the best definition of consideration?

the process of thinking carefully

In which situation is a vehicle moving gradually?

The bulldozer inched forward toward the edge of the pit

What is the reason the father gets excited when he sees his daughter eating cereal?

it reminds him of an old commercial he once enjoyed

Which most clearly illustrates the meaning of nostalgic?

Granny loves to look at photos of when her kids were young

Not only is technology changing, but also our way of living. How does the author support this?

by contrasting activities today with activities of the past

How does the author reflect on her concerns about the future?

she asks questions about the future that cannot be answered

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1
According to the dad, what is the "problem" with the world today?
new technologies are making modern life move too quickly
as a child, he rarely was able to do things when he wanted
his childhood friends understand technology better than him
it isn't fair how info is so easily found
2
The author sees flaws in the old commercial. What is her father's reaction?
Disappointment: It is not as great as he remembered
Pride: It looks just as good as modern ads
Surprise: It seems old-fashioned and poorly made
Delight: It reminds him of his younger days
3
Which sentence is correct?
This class is the advancing course the college offers
This class is the too advanced course the college offers.
This class is the advancedest course the college offers
This class is the most advanced course the college offers
4
Which bold word is the comparative adverb?
Do bullet trains travel faster than our local trains do?
After an effortless trip, we arrived at our destination.
Those trains move swiftly among the island's major cities.
Does Japan have the longest trains in the world?
5
If an episode of a TV drama is a continuation, which must be true?
The episode takes place is a different location
The episode has many new characters
The episode is the next part of the story
The episode has some different characters
6
What does she notice about the old cereal commercial?
it has modern music and technology
no snappy graphics, fast-paced cuts, and the colors are dull
the actors are unknown
it does not clearly advertise the product
7
What is true about the suffix -ation in this word pair...capitalize/capitalization?
the suffix changes a verb to an adjective
the suffix changes a noun to an adjective
the suffix changes a noun to a verb
the suffix changes a verb to a noun
8
When you consider something, you think carefully. What is the best definition of consideration?
without having thought carefully
after thinking carefully
the process of thinking carefully
to cause to think carefully
9
Who makes the comment "That is the problem with the world today" in the beginning of the post?
the author's father
the author
a teacher
a TV reporter
10
In which situation is a vehicle moving gradually?
The sailboat skipped merrily across the sunlit waves
The bulldozer inched forward toward the edge of the pit
The ambulance zoomed in and out of traffic
The sled whooshed down the driveway, banking at each turn
11
What is the reason the father gets excited when he sees his daughter eating cereal?
he is happy she appreciates his favorite cereal
it reminds him of an old commercial he once enjoyed
it reminds him of a meal his mom used to make
he is glad she is taking the time to eat without electronics
12
Which most clearly illustrates the meaning of nostalgic?
The mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Mike let his nephews hand him tools as he fixed the tractor
A variety of berry pies are available at the bakery
Granny loves to look at photos of when her kids were young
13
Not only is technology changing, but also our way of living. How does the author support this?
by recalling memories of playing video games
by contrasting activities today with activities of the past
by imagining a future where no improvements are possible
by describing recent advances in technology
14
How does the author reflect on her concerns about the future?
she dramatizes scenes involving people of the future
she interviews her father about his fears about the future
she asks questions about the future that cannot be answered
she uses examples from history to predict future events
15
Which is the comparative adjective? I have a new, high-tech phone, but her phone is flashier.
new
flashier
high-tech
16
How did the author's father find out the temperature when he was a young boy?
by watching television
by checking his phone
by making a phone call
by listening to the radio
17
What is the author referring to when she talks about the green pieces of paper?
credit cards
coupons
dollar bills
fake money

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