Keeping the City of Venice Afloat

What is the main theme of the article 'Keeping the City of Venice Afloat'?

• Environmental conservation

• Economic development

• Cultural heritage

• Urban planning

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which word best describes the tone of the article 'Keeping the City of Venice Afloat'?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

• Humorous

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'Venice, a city known for its canals, faces challenges due to rising water levels.'

• Simple

• Compound

• Complex

• Compound-complex

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the meaning of the word 'afloat' in the context of the article?

• Floating on water

• Financially stable

• Maintaining existence

• In motion

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'Venice is a jewel of the sea'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the primary purpose of the article 'Keeping the City of Venice Afloat'?

• To entertain

• To inform

• To persuade

• To criticize

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following best summarizes the article 'Keeping the City of Venice Afloat'?

• Venice is a popular tourist destination.

• Venice is facing environmental challenges.

• Venice has a rich cultural history.

• Venice is known for its architecture.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose the correct verb form: 'The city of Venice _____ measures to combat flooding.'

• take

• takes

• took

• taken

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the effect of rising water levels on Venice as described in the article?

• Improved tourism

• Increased pollution

• Threat to infrastructure

• Enhanced trade

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

• Venice is famous for its canals; however, it faces flooding issues.

• Venice is famous for its canals however, it faces flooding issues.

• Venice is famous for its canals, however it faces flooding issues.

• Venice is famous for its canals however it faces flooding issues.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A