Grammar
Correct the commonly confused word in this sentence: "Advances in technology are greatly effecting how bionic body parts function."
change effecting to affecting
A synonym for the vocabulary word inert is...
IMMOBILE
This two-word literary term refers to the primary message or main takeaway that an author wants a reader to understand from an informational text.
Central Idea
The organizational pattern used in paragraphs 17–19 to leave a lasting impact on the reader
Question and Call to action
Unlike traditional hearing aids that amplify sound, this bionic implant bypasses damaged parts of the inner ear to send signals directly to the brain.
Cochlear Implant
Correct the commonly confused word in this sentence: "People with bionic body parts are superhuman because there capabilities are enhanced."
change THERE to THEIR
An antonym (opposite) for the word inert is
active
According to the selection's overall central idea, bionics will not just replace missing or broken body parts, but will do this to human abilities.
Enhancement or Augment
The heading "The Superhuman Frontier" describes bionics moving beyond repairing lost limbs to helping animals as well. Which animals were mentioned in this section? (2 animals need to be said for full points)
Rats and monkeys
Known as the "Blade Runner," this South African sprint runner became the first double-amputee to compete in the Olympic Games in 2012 on his carbon fiber cheetah prothesis
Oscar Pistorius
Correct the commonly confused word in this sentence: "Its important to be aware that bionic prostheses are replacing body parts."
change ITS to IT'S
Paragraph 12 describes this small, seahorse-shaped part of the brain.
Hippocampus
A major central idea in the text is that modern bionic limbs are a huge leap forward because they can now be controlled directly by a person's.
a person's thoughts
When answering short response questions about whether bionics have positive or negative impacts, students MUST include this many details to earn full credit.
2 (TWO)
Paragraph 10 highlights a mind-boggling experiment where this animal moved a robotic arm 7,000 miles away just by thinking about it
a monkey
Correct the commonly confused word in this sentence: They're are many questions about bionic body parts" is grammatically incorrect."
what is a synonym for the word enhance or enhancement?
to make better, to improve
The text shows that bionics are no longer just about fixing physical limbs; scientists are now designing bionic implants to upgrade this major body organ.
the brain
Debate over bionics in sports often focuses on whether superhuman prosthetics affect the fairness and integrity of this major global athletic event
Olympics
Correct the commonly confused word in this sentence: "Professional sports leagues must decide whether they will except bionic limbs."
change EXCEPT to ACCEPT
implant
The main point of the article's conclusion is that as bionic technology advances, society will soon have to face big questions regarding...
What are ethics, fairness, or how we define human limits (e.g., in sports or daily life)?
Modern prosthetics are distinguished from early mechanical limbs because they belong to this current era.
the digital age or the bionic revolution