Important Vocab
What does the word Solution mean?
f.) The answer to a problem or the way to fix a problem
What does the word problem mean? Problem usually goes with the word solution
example: "The government is working with companies to solve these problems."
t.) A situation that is difficult or needs to be dealt with and fixed.
Based on the two passages, decide if the information is found in Electric Cars on the Move, Switching to Electric is the Smart Choice, or both.
Schools and city bus systems are using electric vehicles to reduce noise and carry passengers.
Electric Cars on the Move
Based on the two passages, decide if the information is found in Electric Cars on the Move, Switching to Electric is the Smart Choice, or both.
Eighty percent of adults in the United States drive every day, leading to more traffic.
Switching to Electric is the Smart Choice
What does the word Dangerous mean?
Example: "The military often uses drones in places where it is too dangerous for people to go."
u. Not safe; a situation where you have to be very careful.
What does chronological order mean?
Example:
"In paragraph 4 the author lists the chronological order of electric car development."
k.) Putting events in the order that they happened in time
What does the word cause mean?
example: "Describe how the author uses cause and effect to organize the information..."
z.) The reason why something happens.
1. The author of "Electric Cars on the Move" states the following:
"They have powerful batteries for long trips and can carry many passengers."
"The government is working with companies to solve these problems."
Which claim is best supported by the author in this text?
A. The use of electric cars for travel is a real possibility.
B. Electric cars are becoming a popular toy for people to use for fun.
C. It is too dangerous for people to drive electric cars.
D. Electric buses that can carry many people are less expensive.
A. The use of electric cars for travel is a real possibility.
4. According to the information in, "Switching to Electric is the Smart Choice," how does the author support the claim that driving is more common than ever? Select TWO correct answers.
a. The author discusses safety issues with quiet cars.
b. The author points out that customers want to save money.
c. The author says that charging at home is easier.
d. The author presents evidence of the high percentage of daily drivers.
e. The author points out that electric cars do not burn gasoline.
D.) The author presents evidence of the high percentage of daily drivers. (directly supports the claim of driving being common via the 80% statistic)
What does the word safety mean?
Example: "Some people worry about using drones for deliveries. Safety is a big concern."
s.) To be protected from danger or harm.
What does the word effect mean?
example: "Choose the detail that shows a cause and effect relationship in this passage..."
r.) The thing that happens after and because of something else.
What does the word benefit mean?
example: "Drones offer many benefits in addition to speed."
q.) : A good thing you get from something
2. Choose the detail that shows a cause and effect relationship in this passage:
A. Paragraph 2: Electric cars come in many sizes and some are small while others are used for buses.
B. Paragraph 4: Many people worry about the air, so companies want to use electric motors.
C. Paragraph 3: Some people use electric cars to enjoy a quiet ride.
D. Paragraph 6: The government is working with companies to solve charging problems.
B. Paragraph 4: Many people worry about the air, so companies want to use electric motors.
7.) Both authors express concern about which potential problem involves electric vehicles?
a. Batteries may run out of power.
b. People will drive too much.
c. Some workers may lose their jobs.
d. Cars may be too quiet and cause safety issues.
d. Cars may be too quiet and cause safety issues.
What does the word pollution mean?
Example: "More trucks make extra traffic and more air pollution."
p. Stuff added to the air, water, or on the ground that hurts nature.
What does the word convenience mean?
example: "They know that their customers want convenience."
d.) Something that makes your life easier or saves you time.
What is a claim?
example: "Which claim is best supported by the author in this text?"
y.) a writer’s thoughts/reasoning they are trying to prove.
3. Select TWO answers that best describe how the author organizes information in this passage?
A. In paragraph 2, the author explains the problems with different types of batteries.
B. In paragraph 4, the author describes a problem and offers a solution, explaining air pollution and how electric cars can help.
C. In paragraph 3, the author lists the chronological order of car development.
D. In paragraph 1, the author explains the history of cars, telling when gas engines were invented.
E. In paragraph 3, the author describes the different types of electric vehicles and how they are used.
B. In paragraph 4, the author describes a problem and offers a solution, explaining air pollution and how electric cars can help.
E. In paragraph 3, the author describes the different types of electric vehicles and how they are used.
Based on the two passages, decide if the information is found in Electric Cars on the Move, Switching to Electric is the Smart Choice, or both.
Electric cars are powered by batteries and do not require gasoline to run.
Both
What does the word potential mean?
Example: "Both authors express concern about which potential problem involving drones?"
g.)The possibility that something could happen in the future.
What does compensate mean?
example: "Companies would not have to compensate as many drivers."
X. To make up for something that went wrong, usually by giving money.
What does the word drawback mean?
Example: "However, experts think that drones also have some drawbacks."
h. The negative parts of an idea or a plan.
Based on the two passages, decide if the information is found in Electric Cars on the Move, Switching to Electric is the Smart Choice, or both.
Electric vehicles are better for the environment because they do not burn fuel.
Both
Based on the two passages, decide if the information is found in Electric Cars on the Move, Switching to Electric is the Smart Choice, or both.
Electric cars could save owners hundreds of dollars a year on fuel and maintenance.
Switching to Electric is the Smart Choice
What does advanced mean?
Example: "Other kinds of drones, such as those used by the military, are more advanced and more expensive."
B2.) Something that is newer and can do more