Ocean Exploration Test

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According to the author, why is the descent of Walsh and Picard to the deepest part of the ocean “largely forgotten today”?

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Why does the author think that the time may now be right to focus on ocean research?

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What evidence does Cousteau give to support his claim that “we've only dipped our toes in the water” of ocean exploration?

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Why does Cousteau compare the ocean to “unopened presents under the tree”?

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Why does the author mention that the space shuttle program had “an estimated price tag of nearly $200 billion”?

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What is Philippe Cousteau's main purpose for writing this commentary?

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Choose the situation that is the better match with the meaning of the vocabulary word.

diplomat

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Choose the situation that is the better match with the meaning of the vocabulary word.

sustain

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Choose the situation that is the better match with the meaning of the vocabulary word.

steward

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Choose the situation that is the better match with the meaning of the vocabulary word.

exploit

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Which statement from the story best supports Cousteau's enthusiastic tone?

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A statement that is given as support but is really an error in reasoning is called

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Which of these is an example of a hasty generalization?

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"The school parking lot should be expanded because it needs to be bigger."

This is an example of which logical fallacy?

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"If you don't send white roses, you're just going to have to send red ones."

This is an example of which logical fallacy?

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"I know all dogs chew on shoes because my own dog does."

This is an example of which logical fallacy?

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Which logical fallacy is used in the text?

No one in your family surfs? But I thought you said you lived in California before this.

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Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
Of course the city is perfectly safe. Look at me—I've been living here for years and I'm fine!

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The writer's attitude toward his or her subject is called

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What tone best describes this passage?

I am furious by the amount of garbage people still generate! It is a simple matter to carry a bag with you so you don't have to take yet another plastic one home, just to throw it away!

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What tone best describes this passage?

Songster Sam Day made quite a spectacle in his lime green suit, yellow shirt, and classy pair of red boots. With "taste" like that, who needs a stylist?

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Select the passage that has a more disgusted tone.

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Select the passage that has a more affectionate tone.

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Select the passage that has a more energetic tone.

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According to the author, why is the descent of Walsh and Picard to the deepest part of the ocean “largely forgotten today”?

Why does the author think that the time may now be right to focus on ocean research?

What evidence does Cousteau give to support his claim that “we've only dipped our toes in the water” of ocean exploration?

Why does Cousteau compare the ocean to “unopened presents under the tree”?

Why does the author mention that the space shuttle program had “an estimated price tag of nearly $200 billion”?

What is Philippe Cousteau's main purpose for writing this commentary?

Choose the situation that is the better match with the meaning of the vocabulary word.diplomat

Choose the situation that is the better match with the meaning of the vocabulary word.sustain

Choose the situation that is the better match with the meaning of the vocabulary word.steward

Choose the situation that is the better match with the meaning of the vocabulary word.exploit

Which statement from the story best supports Cousteau's enthusiastic tone?

A statement that is given as support but is really an error in reasoning is called

Which of these is an example of a hasty generalization?

"The school parking lot should be expanded because it needs to be bigger."This is an example of which logical fallacy?

"If you don't send white roses, you're just going to have to send red ones."This is an example of which logical fallacy?

"I know all dogs chew on shoes because my own dog does."This is an example of which logical fallacy?

Which logical fallacy is used in the text?No one in your family surfs? But I thought you said you lived in California before this.

Which logical fallacy is used in the text?Of course the city is perfectly safe. Look at me—I've been living here for years and I'm fine!

The writer's attitude toward his or her subject is called

What tone best describes this passage?I am furious by the amount of garbage people still generate! It is a simple matter to carry a bag with you so you don't have to take yet another plastic one home, just to throw it away!

What tone best describes this passage?Songster Sam Day made quite a spectacle in his lime green suit, yellow shirt, and classy pair of red boots. With "taste" like that, who needs a stylist?

Select the passage that has a more disgusted tone.

Select the passage that has a more affectionate tone.

Select the passage that has a more energetic tone.

What is Cousteau's attitude towards SPACE exploration? Be sure to pick out words, phrases, and the tone of Cousteau that led you to this conclusion.

Choose the situation that is the better match with the meaning of the vocabulary word.

diplomat

Choose the situation that is the better match with the meaning of the vocabulary word.

sustain

Choose the situation that is the better match with the meaning of the vocabulary word.

steward

Choose the situation that is the better match with the meaning of the vocabulary word.

exploit

"The school parking lot should be expanded because it needs to be bigger."

This is an example of which logical fallacy?

"If you don't send white roses, you're just going to have to send red ones."

This is an example of which logical fallacy?

"I know all dogs chew on shoes because my own dog does."

This is an example of which logical fallacy?

Which logical fallacy is used in the text?

No one in your family surfs? But I thought you said you lived in California before this.

Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
Of course the city is perfectly safe. Look at me—I've been living here for years and I'm fine!

What tone best describes this passage?

I am furious by the amount of garbage people still generate! It is a simple matter to carry a bag with you so you don't have to take yet another plastic one home, just to throw it away!

What tone best describes this passage?

Songster Sam Day made quite a spectacle in his lime green suit, yellow shirt, and classy pair of red boots. With "taste" like that, who needs a stylist?