Synonyms
Give a synonym for *practical*.
Useful.
Complete: The VR headset creates a ______ world. (virtual / stationary)
Virtual.
Complete: Daniel uses VR because ______.
He wants to improve the movement in his right arm.
Is this a main idea or supporting detail? 'The Nintendo Wii can help patients improve their balance.'
Main idea of paragraph 5.
Why might VR games motivate rehabilitation patients?
They make treatment interactive and can give patients a sense of motivation and independence.
Give a synonym for *countless*.
Numerous or many.
Complete: The computer image is ______ on the classroom screen. (mirrored / drawn)
Mirrored.
Complete: The Nintendo Wii helps rehabilitation patients by ______.
Strengthening weak muscles and improving balance.
Is this a main idea or supporting detail? 'The Wii has gaming controls equipped with motion sensors.'
Supporting detail of paragraph 5.
Why could computer-based VR be more convenient than console-based VR?
A desktop computer is easier to operate or transport, while a console-based setup may be stationary.
Give a synonym for *heightened*.
Increased.
Complete: The player feels as if he has been ______ into the game. (drawn / echoed)
Drawn.
Combine using *because*: Students can attend online classes. They do not need to travel to the classroom.
Students can attend online classes because they do not need to travel to the classroom.
Which is the broader idea: VR can be used beyond entertainment, or Daniel plays Ping Pong?
VR can be used beyond entertainment.
How can online learning expand educational opportunities?
Students can take classes from home and attend courses across locations and time zones.
Give a synonym for *stationary*.
Not moving or still.
Complete: The ______ for teaching online is to make classes available to more people. (rationale / transmission)
Rationale.
Write a complete sentence explaining one benefit of Second Life.
Second Life allows students to interact with teachers and classmates in a virtual classroom.
A paragraph describes students interacting with plants and animals in a virtual jungle. What is the likely main idea?
VR can make learning interactive and immersive.
Why might students remember more through immersive learning?
They actively experience and interact with what they are learning rather than only reading about it.
Give a synonym for *rationale*.
Reason or justification.
Online classes provide a useful ______ for learning. (platform / avatar)
Platform.
Write a complete sentence explaining why VR is useful in education.
VR is useful in education because it allows students to interact with the subjects they are learning.
Why is 'The teacher uses PowerPoint' usually a supporting detail rather than a main idea in the Second Life paragraph?
It is one example of what a teacher can do in the virtual classroom, not the paragraph's overall point.
What does the writer suggest about the future of VR?
Its potential applications will continue to expand beyond entertainment, especially in education and rehabilitation.