Inferencing
Based on the information in the article, what can the reader infer about why scientists want people to be cautious when using virtual reality?
A. Virtual reality headsets cost too much money for most schools to buy.
B. Scientists need to do more research to make sure long-term VR use doesn't harm the brain.
C. Virtual reality headsets prevent students from learning about ancient history.
D. People will completely stop going outside or visiting real places if they use VR.
B. Scientists need to do more research to make sure long-term VR use doesn't harm the brain.
What is the author’s main purpose for writing the article "Virtual Reality"?
A. To persuade readers to buy a virtual reality headset today
B. To entertain readers with a fictional story about traveling through outer space
C. To inform readers about what virtual reality is, how it is used, and concerns about its safety
D. To explain step-by-step instructions on how to build a VR headset at home
C. To inform readers about what virtual reality is, how it is used, and concerns about its safety
Which of the following best describes how virtual reality might be used differently in the future based on the details in paragraph 3?
A Virtual reality will probably be more lifelike in the future than it is now.
B More people will use virtual reality for entertainment in the future than they do now.
C More people might use virtual reality for work in the future instead of just education.
D Virtual reality is mostly used for entertainment now but might be used for education in the future.
D Virtual reality is mostly used for entertainment now but might be used for education in the future.
What does the word "quickest" mean when the suffix -est is added to the word quick?
A. Very quick
B. More quick
C. A little quick
D. Most quick
D. Most quick
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
A. The big brown dog.
B. Barked loudly at the mailman.
C. The dog barked loudly.
D. The dog barked it was loud.
C. The dog barked loudly.
In the book, Buzz Aldrin describes looking at the moon as a child. Based on this detail, what can you infer about young Buzz?
A. He became an astronaut right away
B. He did not like going to school
C. He was curious and had big dreams from an early age
D. He had a telescope in his backyard
C. He was curious and had big dreams from an early age
Why did the author include paragraph 3 in the passage?
A. To convince schools to replace all classroom teachers with VR headsets
B. To show that VR can be used for learning and education, not just entertainment
C. To describe what the Great Barrier Reef looks like in real life
D. To prove that playing video games is the best way to learn history
B. To show that VR can be used for learning and education, not just entertainment
Which sentence from the selection supports the idea that virtual reality can help people explore places in a different way than in real life?
A Special glasses can help people visit all kinds of places, both real and imaginary, using virtual reality (or VR).
B The headset has sensors that detect movement.
C Virtual reality can have uses for more than just entertainment.
D Although VR is exciting, scientists do not know how safe it is.
A Special glasses can help people visit all kinds of places, both real and imaginary, using virtual reality (or VR).
The word "movement" has the suffix -ment added to the word move. What does "movement" mean?
A. The act of moving
B. More moving
C. Moved in the past
D. Able to move
A. The act of moving
What is the subject in this sentence? "The students studied for the test."
A. The students studied for the test
B. Studied for the test
C. Studied
D. The students
D. The students
Buzz Aldrin writes about the hard training he went through to become an astronaut. What can you infer about what it takes to reach big goals?
A. Goals are easy if you are smart enough
B. You need to know how to fly airplanes
C. Training is not important for astronauts
D. Reaching big goals requires hard work and dedication
D. Reaching big goals requires hard work and dedication
Why did Buzz Aldrin write the book Reaching for the Moon?
A. To give information about the moon's surface
B. To teach readers how to fly an airplane
C. To entertain readers with a funny space adventure
D. To share his life story and inspire children to follow their dreams
D. To share his life story and inspire children to follow their dreams
Based on the details in paragraph 4, how does the brain work when using virtual reality compared to real-life situations?
A None of the neurons work with virtual reality.
B More neurons work with virtual reality than real life.
C It works exactly the same in both real life and virtual reality.
D Many neurons that work in real life do not work with virtual reality.
D Many neurons that work in real life do not work with virtual reality.
When you add the suffix -er to the word "tall" to make "taller," what does it mean?
A. Very tall
B. Was tall before
C. Most tall
D. More tall
D. More tall
What is the predicate in this sentence? "My mom ran to the store."
A. My mom ran to the store
B. Ran
C. Ran to the store
D. My mom
C. Ran to the store
In "Twins in Space," one twin went to space while the other twin stayed on Earth. What can you infer about why scientists studied both twins?
A. The twins wanted to take a vacation together
B. Scientists wanted to see how space affects the human body
C. They wanted to see which twin was stronger
D. Twins always have to do the same activities
B. Scientists wanted to see how space affects the human body
What is one reason Buzz Aldrin included details about his childhood in the book?
A. To explain how rockets work
B. To describe what schools were like in the past
C. To show readers that he worked hard to achieve his goals
D. To tell readers about his favorite hobbies
C. To show readers that he worked hard to achieve his goals
How were the experiences of the two twins in "Twins in Space" different?
A. Both twins had the same experiences and their bodies did not change
B. Both twins went to space at the same time
C. One twin's body changed from being in space while the other twin's body stayed the same on Earth
D. One twin was older than the other twin
C. One twin's body changed from being in space while the other twin's body stayed the same on Earth
The suffix -ing is added to the word "run" to make "running." What does the -ing suffix tell you about the action?
A. Happened in the past
B. Happened once and stopped
C. Happening right now
D. Will happen later
C. Happening right now
Look at this sentence: "I like pizza, and my brother likes tacos." What type of sentence is this?
A. Compound sentence
B. Run-on sentence
C. Incomplete sentence
D. Simple sentence
A. Compound sentence
The article describes differences scientists found between the twin who went to space and the twin who stayed on Earth. What can you infer from these findings?
A. Space has no effect on the human body
B. Space travel is too dangerous for anyone
C. Twins always look exactly the same no matter what
D. Living in space can change a person's body in ways scientists are still learning about
D. Living in space can change a person's body in ways scientists are still learning about
Buzz Aldrin wrote about walking on the moon. What was his main purpose for including this part?
A. To share an important moment in his life and in history
B. To compare the moon to Earth
C. To teach readers how to become an astronaut
D. To convince readers to visit the moon someday
A. To share an important moment in his life and in history
Using details from the text, explain one way that virtual reality is different from reality.
Neurons behaved differently when the brain processes images of virtual environments compared to real ones.
When the suffix -ic is added to the word "science" to make "scientific," what does it mean?
A. To do science
B. Related to science
C. Science in the past
D. More science
B. Related to science
Look at this group of words: "The boy with the red backpack." Is this a complete sentence?
A. It is a complete sentence.
B. It is NOT a complete sentence.
C. It is a simple sentence.
D. It is a compound sentence.
B. It is NOT a complete sentence.