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- 1. Multiple Choice
How do paragraphs 1 and 2 contribute to the structure of the article "Nature vs. Nurture" as a whole?
They describe a problem and give a possible solution that the author will explain in detail.
They introduce an argument that the author will then support with several reasons.
They provide two opposing opinions that the author will continue to analyze.
They present a sequence of events caused by a situation that the author will later describe.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which two phrases from paragraph 2 best support the answer that it contribute to the structure of the article "Nature vs. Nurture" as a whole?
"On the other hand"
"Important factors"
"making us who we are"
"Based on their view"
"For example'
- 3. Multiple Choice
In paragraph 4 of "Nature vs. Nurture", the author asks four questions, one right after the other. What are two explanations why did the author might have done this.
It is structured around compare and contrast that convey questions that genes produce common features.
It is structured around direct questions that convey the facts that genes produce common features.
To make the author think about the questions.
To pull readers directly into a challenging topic that might seem distant from their everyday lives. Rapid fire question can be more interesting to read than a series of simple questions.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What evidence in "Nature vs. Nurture" does the author provide to support the claims of each side of the debate?
cites a study
cites questions and a study
cites examples and a study
cites several facts and a study
- 5. Multiple Choice
The way the author decides to organize ideas determines how each part supports and relates to others is called..
text structure
compare and contrast
problem and solution
cause and effect
- 6. Multiple Choice
presents steps or events in time order
problem and solution
chronological
cause and effect
compare and contrast
- 7. Multiple Choice
Points out similarities and differences between two or more subjects
chronological
problem and solution
cause and effect
compare and contrast
- 8. Multiple Choice
Describes a problem along with solutions
chronological
problem and solution
cause and effect
compare and contrast
- 9. Multiple Choice
Shows how one event makes other events happen
chronological
problem and solution
cause and effect
compare and contrast
- 10. Multiple Choice
What seems to be the main text structure in the article "The Discovery of DNA's Structure"?
chronological
problem and solution
cause and effect
compare and contrast
- 11. Multiple Choice
How does the information in the last two paragraphs of "The Discovery of DNA's Structure" contribute to the central idea of the article?
It shows how the scientists depended on each other's work to make their final discovery.
It proves the accuracy of the author's claim that the young scientists were quite brash.
It explains the makeup of the DNA mage known as "Exposure 51".
It emphasizes why Franklin and Wilkins believed that the X-ray image would inspire other scientists.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What does the word "brash" mean as it is used in the article "The Discovery of DNA's Structure"?
hardly modest
rude, self-confident
- 13. Multiple Choice
What does the word "crucial" mean as it is used in the article "The Discovery of DNA's Structure"?
vital
unimportant
- 14. Multiple Choice
How does the text structure in the second paragraph contribute to the account as a whole in "It's All in Our DNA"?
The author presents the problem of people like Kate not knowing why they look different and then gives the solution.
The author uses cause and effect to explain how genes can cause some family members to have different traits from the others.
The author list the sequence of events that allows recessive genes to surface instead of dominant ones.
The author compares and contrast brown-eyed and brown-haired individuals with those that have blue eyes and red hair.
- 15. Multiple Choice
The author uses a problem and solution text structure in the final paragraph to communicate which of the following important ideas in "It's All in Our DNA"?
Kate might have other genetic traits in common with her parents.
Understanding how DNA works might help us take precautions against some illnesses.
If people learn they're prone to certain diseases, they can prepare for the worst.
Studying DNA can allow people to control the hair and eye color of future generations.
- 16. Multiple Choice
What are the two central ideas of "It's All in Our DNA"?
DNA helps people determine their genes.
DNA helps scientists with other recessive genes.
DNA determines our physical traits.
Studying DNA can help scientist solve complex problems.
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is the author's purpose and point of view in "It's All in Our DNA"?
To inform readers about how DNA determines our traits and to convince us that studying it is important.
To tell a story to readers about how DNA determines our traits and convince us that studying it is important
To explain how DNA works and convince us that studying it in not that important.
To list the DNA recessive and dominant genes and convince us that studying it is important.
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