Transition Words
Dogs are loyal companions. ______, cats can be affectionate too.”
A) In contrast
B) However
C) Likewise
D) On the other hand
Likewise
Their both helping the environment.
They're
Where did James Earl Jones grow up?
Mississpi
Imagine this: Since the robot caregiver wouldn’t require sleep, it would always be alert and available in case of crisis. While my patient slept, the robot could do laundry and other household tasks. When she woke, the robot could greet her with a kind, humanlike voice, help her get out of bed safely and make sure she was clean after she used the toilet. It—she? he?—would ensure that my patient took the right medications in the right doses. At breakfast, the robot could chat with her about the weather or news.
Why does the author use the direct address underlined in this paragraph?
to encourage readers to picture what robots could do that humans cannot
Parker caught the ball.
Active
Why does the author include the information in Passage 2, paragraph 1?
A. to introduce both sides of the argument
B.to show that robots are good for people
C. to emphasize the need to help the elderly
D. to point out that many people distrust robots
A
Daily Double
The flying geese were aligned in a V formation.
Flying
_“He didn’t study for the test; ____, he failed.”
A) For example
B) However
C) Consequently
D) In contrast
Consequently
A student who loves two walk along the beach and see marine animals, Anna wanted to do something to help.
to
How long has James Earl Jones been in entertainment?
70 years
Which sentence from Passage 1 does NOT support the use of robot caregivers?
A)What she needs is someone who is always there, who can help with everyday tasks, who will listen and smile. (paragraph 2)
B)“. . . digitally savvy parents toss an iPad at our kids to keep them busy and out of our hair, is this the example we want to set when we, ourselves, need care and kindness?”
(paragraph 8)
C). . . the woman “found comfort when she confided in her Paro. Paro took care of Miriam’s desire to tell her a story.” (paragraph 9)
D. Since the robot caregiver wouldn’t require sleep, it would always be alert and available in case of crisis. (paragraph 14)
B
The water polo ball was caught by a mom in the stands.
Passive
Choose the TWO antonyms from paragraph 2 of Passage 2 that provide clues to the meaning of the word agitated.
Which side is right? Research has shown that Paro can have the same calming effect as medications on agitated dementia patients. Yet Paro has none of the physical side effects of medication. Plus, when it comes to providing companionship and comfort to the elderly, there just aren’t enough people to go around. Being a caregiver is a tough job that often doesn’t pay well. A robot companion may be better than none at all.
Calming
Effects
Comfort
Enough
Tough
Calming, comfort
Frustrated with his lack of progress on the essay, Tim slammed the laptop lid shut.
Frustrated
Which sentence uses a transition phrase correctly?
A) She wanted to join the team. As a result, she never practiced.
B) The car wouldn’t start; therefore, we called a tow truck.
C) It was a sunny day; for example, we stayed inside.
D) He likes pizza. Similarly, he hates cheese.
B. Therefore
The students carried_____ backpacks into the classroom and placed them on the floor. Over____ by the window.
their/there
What is he known for in his acting?
His voice
What is the central idea of Passage 1?
A. New technologies could give older people pets that are easier to manage.
B. New technologies could help older people take care of themselves more easily.
C. New technologies do not have the negative outcomes that old technologies do.
D. New technologies could help people feel more connected or add to their disconnection.
D
Mr. Keith gave the announcements over the intercom.
Active
What is the overall pattern of organization used in Passage 2?
Main idea and supporting details
Which part of the sentence contains a participle?
Taking her inspiration from recycling companies, she built a robot that uses infrared light to spot and sort plastic pieces.
to spot and sort plastic
Daily Double
Choose the word that replaces the underlined section in the sentence below with the correct transition.
The world’s people produce a lot of trash, and otherwise some of that trash ends up in the ocean.
Unfortunately
Our biology teacher wanted ________ give homework to the class, but ________ students asked if the assignment was _______ difficult.
to/two/too
Which iconic role did he play in Star Wars?
Dark Vader
Read the sentence from paragraph 7 of Passage 1.
Even within the medical community, this idea that machines could help fulfill more than just physical needs meets largely with skepticism, and occasionally with outrage.
The word skeptic comes from the Greek language and means “to examine or inquire.” What is the meaning of the word skepticism in this sentence?
A)Acceptance
B) Interest
C) Doubt
D) Fear
C
Choose the phrase that most effectively uses the active voice to replace the underlined section of the sentence below.
When the bin is full, the trash is carried by the robot to a ship for pickup.
the robot carries the trash
Which TWO statements from Passage 2 support the claim that robot pets make
good companions?
A. “I know you’re not real,” she whispered. “But somehow, I don’t know, I love you.” (paragraph 1)
B. Being a caregiver is a tough job that often doesn’t pay well. (paragraph 2)
C. “Paro is a robot but people feel that Paro is a living animal or baby.” (paragraph 3)
D. “She witnessed an elderly woman talking to Paro as if the seal were real, and the experience troubled her.” (paragraph 4)
E. Is Paro a sign that humans are losing touch with each other, or that we’re finding new ways to feel connected? (paragraph 5)
A, C
The prototype of this floated garbage collector has a conveyor belt attached to two pontoons,
or rafts.
Floating
Which transition would best be used to add supporting evidence?
A) Moreover
B) Meanwhile
C) On the contrary
D) Otherwise
Moreover
Daily Double
They went there/their/they’re after school. To/Too/Two of them tried to/too/two call home, but there/their/they’re parents did not answer.
There/Two/to/their
What did he have to overcome from his childhood?
Speech impediment
Daily Double
Which two excerpts from Passage 1 support the claim that robots should care for older adults?
A. We do not have anywhere near enough human caregivers for the growing number of older Americans. (paragraph 11)
B. According to . . . the executive director of the Quality of Life Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon, the current limitation is not the technology . . . (paragraph 12)
C. “I really expect there will be a robot helping me out when I retire. I just hope I don’t have to use all my retirement savings to pay for it.” (paragraph 12)
D. Since the robot caregiver wouldn’t require sleep, it would always be alert and available in case of crisis. (paragraph 14)
E. And then, because my patient loves to read but her eyesight is failing, the caregiver robot would offer to read to her. (paragraph 15)
A, D
This device was created by a group from the University of San Diego in California with help from a nonprofit organization called Clear Blue Sea.
Make the italic phrase into active phrase.
A group from the University of San Diego in California created this device
Daily Double
Which two details from Passage 2 best support the argument of people who oppose using robots like Paro?
A. Robots are less effective than medications.
B. The conversations that people have with robots may not make sense.
C. Older people cannot truly be comforted by robots that look like animals.
D. Lonely people may come to rely too heavily on robot pets for companionship.
E. It can be confusing for dementia patients who may think the robot is a living thing.
D, E
To the hunter, the rabbit looked like a sitting duck in the open field.
sitting