4th U5W3 Test

Which sentence from Passage 1 supports the claim that drones may not be safe?

• A. “These days, people do much of their shopping online.” (paragraph 4)

• B. “Some people worry about using drones for deliveries.” (paragraph 5)

• C. “If many companies use drones, how will they keep them from crashing into each other or other objects?” (paragraph 5)

• D. “The government is working with companies to solve these problems.” (paragraph 6)

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Read this sentence from paragraph 3 of Passage 1.

“Others use them for observation, or a way to take videos or pictures of their

property or surroundings from a bird’s-eye view.”

What is the meaning of observation?

• the act of viewing something

• the act of moving to a new place

• the process of delivering something

• the process of waiting for something

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which sentence belongs in a summary of paragraph 3 of Passage 1?

• Drones can go to dangerous places.

• People use drones for many important tasks.

• Drones can take pictures of large areas.

• Some people buy drones for personal use.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

In Passage 1, what text structure does the author use in paragraphs 4 to discuss commercial drone delivery?

• chronological order

• steps in a process

• order of importance

• problem and solution

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.K.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is the central idea of Passage 2?

• Drones would allow companies to avoid paying human drivers.

• Using drones may be a better way to deliver things in the near future.

• Drone delivery may be affected by the weather.

• People have some serious safety concerns about using delivery drones.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of Passage 2.

“Some drones look like diminutive helicopters, and these tiny devices can

carry objects.”

What is the meaning of diminutive?

• fast

• new

• small

• strong

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

According to Passage 2, why are restaurants looking into drone delivery?

• A. They can hire fewer workers.

• B. They can get food orders to people more quickly.

• C. They can get more customers for their restaurants.

• D. They can get approval from the government.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

In Passage 2, what text structure does the author use in paragraph 4 to explain that drones would be able to avoid traffic issues that hold up truck delivery?

• chronological order

• problem and solution

• order of importance

• steps in a process

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

In Passage 2, what is the meaning of the word compensate as it is used in paragraph 5?

• give money to

• bring products to

• hire replacements for

• train to do something

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

In Passage 2, the author says that customers want “convenience.” What two details from the passage best support this claim?

• A. “Drones come in many sizes.” (paragraph 2)

• B. “Many people think it is easier to order products from home than to go to a store.” (paragraph 3)

• C. “Fast shipping gets products to people’s homes in one or two days.” (paragraph 3)

• D. “They are better for the environment because they do not burn fuel.” (paragraph 5)

• E. “Drone delivery could have many benefits for both sellers and consumers.” (paragraph 7)

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1