Main Idea
What is the main idea of paragraph 1 in the Screen Time Debate?
A. Phones in schools are mostly a distraction and reduce student focus.
B. Phones can be powerful learning tools for both students and teachers.
C. Phones are already banned in most schools because of their harmful effects.
D. Phones should completely replace computers and tablets in schools.
B. Phones can be powerful learning tools for both students and teachers.
Which two details from the Self-Driving Cars passage support the claim that they make roads safer?
Self-driving cars, which rely on sensors and computer programs, are not affected by tiredness, texting, or road rage.
B. Research shows that most car accidents are caused by distracted or careless drivers.
Self-driving cars, which rely on sensors and computer programs, are not affected by tiredness, texting, or road rage.
C. Opponents worry about safety risks, such as whether a car will detect a pedestrian.
D. Some people fear that computers could be hacked.
B. Research shows that most car accidents are caused by distracted or careless drivers.
Self-driving cars, which rely on sensors and computer programs, are not affected by tiredness, texting, or road rage.
Why does the author describe typing an address and sitting back in paragraph 1 of Self-Driving Cars?
A. To help the reader imagine what it would be like to use a self-driving car, making the concept feel realistic and exciting.
B. To prove that self-driving cars are already widely available in every major city.
C. To compare self-driving cars to futuristic inventions like flying cars.
D. To argue that humans should no longer drive at all.
A. To help the reader imagine what it would be like to use a self-driving car, making the concept feel realistic and exciting.
Which excerpt from Passage 1 of the Screen Time Debate contradicts Passage 2?
A “Opponents also believe that constant phone use weakens students’ ability to concentrate.”
B. “Students may become distracted by games, social media, or texting friends.”
C. “Some schools limit phone use to certain times, like study periods or group projects.”
D. "Teachers can also use phones for polls, quizzes, and interactive activities that make learning more engaging.”
“Teachers can also use phones for polls, quizzes, and interactive activities that make learning more engaging.”
What is one possible danger mentioned about self-driving cars?
A. They distract drivers.
B. They use too much gas.
C. Computers could be hacked or fail to detect obstacles.
D. They cannot be driven in the rain.
C. Computers could be hacked or fail to detect obstacles.
What is the central idea of the Screen Time Debate passage?
A. Phones should be removed from schools because they are distracting.
B. Phones have both benefits for learning and risks of distraction, so some schools try to find a balance.
C. Phones will soon become the only way students complete their schoolwork.
D. Phones are useful but cannot be managed responsibly by students.
B. Phones have both benefits for learning and risks of distraction, so some schools try to find a balance.
Which sentence best supports the central idea of Self-Driving Cars?
A. “Supporters argue that these cars could reduce accidents caused by human error, help elderly people or those with disabilities travel more easily, and cut down on traffic.”
B. “Research shows that most car accidents are caused by distracted or careless drivers.”
C. “Tech companies continue to develop this technology, but society still debates.”
D. “Opponents worry about safety risks, job losses for professional drivers, and whether people will trust machines to make life-or-death decisions.”
A. “Supporters argue that these cars could reduce accidents caused by human error, help elderly people or those with disabilities travel more easily, and cut down on traffic.”
Why does paragraph 3 of Self-Driving Cars end with a question?
A. To encourage readers to reflect on their own opinions about whether machines should be trusted.
B. To suggest that society will eventually decide human drivers are no longer necessary.
C. To show that even scientists are unsure about self-driving cars.
D. To confuse the reader and make the issue seem more complicated than it is.
A. To encourage readers to reflect on their own opinions about whether machines should be trusted
In what way are Passage 2 and Passage 3 of the Screen Time Debate similar?
A. Both explain why phones are distracting and should be removed.
B. Both describe how schools are beginning to allow unlimited phone use.
C. Both raise concerns about the challenges of students using phones responsibly.
D. Both argue that students should be responsible for choosing when to use phones.
C. Both raise concerns about the challenges of students using phones responsibly.
What do opponents of phones in schools believe?
A. Phones prepare students for the future.
B. Phones are the best way to teach responsibility.
A. Phones distract students, reduce focus, and increase stress.
D. Phones are needed for safety.
C. Phones distract students, reduce focus, and increase stress.
What is the main idea of paragraph 1 in the Self-Driving Cars passage?
A. Paragraph 1 argues that self-driving cars should completely replace human drivers because they are safer, more reliable, and less expensive to maintain
B.Paragraph 1 shows that self-driving cars are already being tested and explains both the hopes and fears surrounding their use, including benefits such as safety and convenience, and drawbacks like risk and distrust..
C. Paragraph 1 highlights the excitement of new technology but claims that most people are not ready for machines to take over daily tasks such as driving.
D. Paragraph 1 focuses only on how self-driving cars can help elderly people and those with disabilities, suggesting that this is the main reason they are being developed.
B. Paragraph 1 shows that self-driving cars are already being tested and explains both the hopes and fears surrounding their use, including benefits such as safety and convenience, and drawbacks like risk and distrust.
Which two excerpts from the Screen Time Debate Passage 3 support the claim that phones should be used in schools, at least in limited ways?
A. “Educators in these schools argue that carefully managed phone use prepares students for responsible decision-making in the future.”
B. “Opponents also believe that constant phone use weakens students’ ability to concentrate and can increase stress when notifications never stop.”
C. “Some schools limit phone use to certain times, like study periods or group projects, while banning them during lectures.”
D. “Students may become distracted by games, social media, or texting friends instead of focusing on lessons.”
A. “Educators in these schools argue that carefully managed phone use prepares students for responsible decision-making in the future.”
C. “Some schools limit phone use to certain times, like study periods or group projects, while banning them during lectures.”
Why do opponents in the Screen Time Debate argue against phones?
A.Phones do not have the apps necessary for learning.
B. Phones are too expensive for schools to provide.
C. Phones distract students, weaken concentration, and increase stress.
D. Phones make students too dependent on teachers.
C. Phones distract students, weaken concentration, and increase stress.
In Self-Driving Cars, how do the views of supporters and opponents differ?
A. Supporters emphasize safety and accessibility, while opponents focus on risks, trust, and job loss.
B. Supporters think cars should replace all public transportation.
C. Opponents believe cars will cost too much money.
D. Supporters think cars will be banned in major cities.
A. Supporters emphasize safety and accessibility, while opponents focus on risks, trust, and job loss.
Which two details from the Self-Driving Cars passage support opponents’ concerns?
A. Supporters argue that cars reduce accidents caused by human error.
B. Self-driving cars are not affected by tiredness, texting, or road rage.
C. “What if the car’s sensors don’t detect a pedestrian?”
D. Opponents worry about safety risks, job losses, and trust in life-or-death decisions.
D. Opponents worry about safety risks, job losses, and trust in life-or-death decisions.
C. “What if the car’s sensors don’t detect a pedestrian?”
What is the central idea of the Self-Driving Cars passage?
A. Proponents of self-driving cars believe they can make travel safer, reduce accidents, and help those in need, while opponents argue they may create dangerous situations, take away jobs, and cause people to rely too heavily on machines.
B. The author suggests that self-driving cars are the most advanced technology of modern times and will soon become the main form of transportation worldwide.
C. The passage explains that people are skeptical of self-driving cars but concludes that they are still much safer than any other form of travel.
D. The author claims that while self-driving cars are impressive, they are unlikely to replace human drivers because people do not trust new inventions.
A. Proponents of self-driving cars believe they can make travel safer, reduce accidents, and help those in need, while opponents argue they may create dangerous situations, take away jobs, and cause people to rely too heavily on machines.
Which sentence from the Screen Time Debate Passage 3 does not support the use of phones in schools?
A.“Recent studies suggest there may be a middle ground.”
B. “Educators in these schools argue that carefully managed phone use prepares students for responsible decision-making in the future.”
C. “This approach attempts to balance the benefits of technology with the need to keep students focused.”
D. “Some schools limit phone use to certain times, like study periods or group projects, while banning them during lectures.”
D. “Some schools limit phone use to certain times, like study periods or group projects, while banning them during lectures.”
What strategy does the author use in Passage 3 of the Screen Time Debate?
A. Offering a compromise/middle ground solution to balance benefits and distractions.
B. Providing evidence that phones should be banned.
C. Explaining why phones are replacing textbooks.
D. Suggesting that parents should decide whether phones are allowed.
A. Offering a compromise/middle ground solution to balance benefits and distractions.
: How is the debate about self-driving cars similar to the debate about phones in school?
A. Both highlight the promise of new technology but also fears of distraction, risk, or unintended consequences.
B. Both show that technology has no benefits for society.
C. Both prove that people always reject new inventions.
D. Both argue that schools should adopt new technology immediately.
A. Both highlight the promise of new technology but also fears of distraction, risk, or unintended consequences.
How does Passage 2 of the Screen Time Debate oppose Passage 1?
A. Passage 2 says phones distract and harm focus, contradicting Passage 1’s claim that they help learning.
B. Passage 2 agrees that phones should be used for polls and quizzes.
C. Passage 2 argues that phones are more effective than computers.
D. Passage 2 explains that teachers prefer students not bring phones to class.
A. Passage 2 says phones distract and harm focus, contradicting Passage 1’s claim that they help learning.