Cochlear Implants: Two Sides of the Story

What is the main theme of the article 'Cochlear Implants: Two Sides of the Story'?

• The benefits and drawbacks of cochlear implants

• The history of cochlear implants

• The technology behind cochlear implants

• The cost of cochlear implants

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which of the following best describes the tone of the article?

• Neutral and informative

• Persuasive and biased

• Emotional and subjective

• Humorous and light-hearted

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'Cochlear implants, which are devices that provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing, have been a topic of debate.'

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

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CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What is the meaning of the word 'profoundly' as used in the context of the article?

• Slightly

• Moderately

• Extremely

• Barely

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'two sides of the story'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What is the primary purpose of the article?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform about cochlear implants

• To persuade against cochlear implants

• To narrate a personal story

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Choose the correct synonym for 'debate' as used in the article.

• Agreement

• Discussion

• Silence

• Conclusion

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following sentences from the article is an example of a compound sentence?

• Cochlear implants are controversial, but they offer many benefits.

• Cochlear implants provide sound.

• The debate continues.

• They are devices that help the deaf.

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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

What is the author's perspective on cochlear implants?

• Completely against

• Completely in favor

• Balanced view

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

Identify the correct use of a comma in the following sentence: 'Cochlear implants have been around for decades but, they still spark debate.'

• Correct as is

• Remove the comma

• Move the comma before 'but'

• Add another comma after 'decades'

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CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A