Robots Will Take Professional Jobs

How does the author mostly present the information in “Robots Will Take Professional Jobs”?

• by presenting a cause and its effect

• B) by telling a story in time order

• C) by presenting ideas in order of importance

• D) by comparing and contrasting robots and humans

Which of the following is the BEST reason robots have taken on more complex jobs?

• robotic technology has improved over time.

• Companies are looking for ways to save money.

• Watching robots complete difficult tasks is interesting.

• Fewer people have the education required for professional jobs.

What evidence from the passage BEST supports the author's point that "white collar" workers may lose their jobs to robots?

• The image of robots in the workplace that comes to mind today is often of robotic assembly workers in a manufacturing plant.

• White collar, or professional jobs, were thought to be safe from replacement

• Once a surgical robot is properly trained, it can determine how to best conduct an operation.

• Technology has made life easier and better in many ways.

What can a reader learn by looking at the information available in the chart on page 8?

• The jobs most often completed by robots

• the number of robots working as telemarketers

• how likely certain workers are to be replaced by robots.

• The reasons why a real estate robot is better than a human agent.

Which sentence is an example of an author’s claim?

• A. "Apples are a healthy snack because they are full of vitamins."

• B. "The sky is blue on a sunny day."

• C. "Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world."

• D. "Many people enjoy listening to music while they work."

Which sentence shows a cause and effect text structure?

• A. "It started raining, so we had to cancel the picnic."

• B. "Dogs are friendly animals that enjoy playing."

• C. "She painted a picture of the mountains."

• D. "Ice cream is a popular dessert in the summer."

Which piece of evidence best supports the author's claim that exercising every day is important for staying healthy. ?

• A. "Many people like to go for a walk in the evening."

• B. "Exercising strengthens your heart and muscles."

• C. "Some people prefer yoga, while others like running."

• D. "Children often play outside during recess at school."