Humans Explore Space/Robots Take the Stars HMH selection test

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What reason does the author of “Humans Need to Explore Outer Space” give in paragraph 6 to support her claim that space exploration should continue?

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Mining in space could be a source for useful materials.

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Which word from “Humans Need to Explore Outer Space” has the most negative connotation? Options: impossible (paragraph 3), problematic (paragraph 10), risky (paragraph 11), difficult (paragraph 12)

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impossible (paragraph 3)

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Choose the sentence that correctly uses a subordinating conjunction to combine the sentences: The cold war ended. Then space exploration became a collaborative effort.

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After the cold war ended, space exploration became a collaborative effort.

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The tone of the rhetorical question suggests that trusting a scientific mission to the people who run reality TV would be —

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ridiculous

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Which rhetorical device is used in the sentence: "The risks of space exploration could be grave for a planet already plagued by pollution."?

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Loaded language

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In paragraph 11 of “Let Robots Take to the Stars,” which rhetorical device does the author use to sum up her argument?

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Rhetorical question

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Which definition most closely matches the way default is used in paragraph 11 of “Let Robots Take to the Stars”? Definitions: 1. failure to perform a task or fulfill an obligation 2. failure of a party in a legal case to make a required court appearance 3. the failure of one or more competitors to participate in a contest 4. a situation or condition that is the case in the absence of specific action to change it

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Definition 4

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How does the author of “Let Robots Take to the Stars” support the idea that space travel is more suited to robots?

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By explaining the risks to human space travelers

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Ensure subject-verb agreement: Although the Cassini spacecraft ended its journey in 2017, it continue to provide benefits to scientists.

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continues

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Which statement is a claim that both authors make to support their respective points of view? Options: Space travel is one of the most innovative human ideas thus far. Space travel is as risky as climbing Mount Everest or flying a plane. A lot of money and time has already been spent on space exploration. Private companies can help support space exploration in the future.

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A lot of money and time has already been spent on space exploration.