What Can Video Games Teach Us?

What is the main claim of the article "What Video Games Can Teach Us"?

• All video games are educational

• Violent games should be banned

• Video games can have positive effects if used correctly

• Children should play video games more often

Why does James Gee compare blaming video games for violence to blaming food for obesity?

• He thinks both are true

• He believes video games and food are equally dangerous

• He wants to show that video games are a normal part of life

• He believes food causes more harm than games

Which of the following is a benefit of playing “Animal Crossing” mentioned in the article?

• It improves your cooking skills

• It helps players write better essays

• It enhances reading skills through in-game text

• It teaches players how to build a house

How do video games help with visual skills, according to the article?

• They improve color recognition

• They teach drawing and design

• They help players track objects and recognize patterns

• They train the eyes to avoid screens

Why is the military interested in using video games?

• For entertainment during training

• Because they are less expensive than real training

• Because games provide realistic simulation environments

• To teach soldiers how to design games

What does the word *captivate* most nearly mean as used in the article?

• Confuse

• Frighten

• Attract and hold interest

• Simplify

Which word best replaces *simulate* in the sentence: "Games are used to simulate real-life scenarios"?

• Predict

• Destroy

• Ignore

• Imitate

Which of the following is closest in meaning to *precise*?

• Quick

• Accurate

• Creative

• Broad

What does the word *complicate* mean in this context: "Different expert opinions complicate the issue"?

• Make easier

• Make difficult or confusing

• Resolve clearly

• Prove completely

What kind of support does the author use to strengthen her argument?

• Personal opinion

• Comic stories

• Quotes from experts and research findings

• Random statistics