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8th grade English Quiz on Grade 8 ASSET ENGLISH , created by Molly Dcruze on 21/01/2021.
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Question 1

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In paragraph one, the writer suggests that companies could consider
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  • abolishing pay schemes that are based on age
  • avoiding pay that is based on piece-rates
  • increasing pay for older workers.
  • equipping older workers with new skills.

Question 2

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Skill Team is an example of a company which
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  • offers older workers increases in salary
  • allows people to continue working for as long as they want.
  • allows the expertise of older workers to be put to use
  • treats older and younger workers equally.

Question 3

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According to the writer, ‘bridge’ job
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  • tend to attract people in middle-salary ranges.
  • are better paid than some full-time jobs.
  • originated in the United States.
  • appeal to distinct groups of older workers

Question 4

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David Storey’s study found that
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  • people demand more from their work as they get older.
  • older people are good at running their own businesses.
  • an increasing number of old people are self-employed.
  • few young people have their own businesses

Question 5

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The list below gives some of the advantages of employing older workers. Which advantage is are mentioned by the writer of the text?
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  • They are less likely to be involved in careless accidents.
  • They can predict areas that may cause trouble in the future.
  • They are able to train younger workers.
  • They can deal with unexpected problems.
  • They are more conscientious.
  • They are prepared to work for lower salaries
  • They are more skilled in personal relationships.

Question 6

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The list below gives some of the disadvantages of employing younger workers. Which disadvantage is mentioned by the writer of the text?
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  • They are too confident of their own skills.
  • They may injure themselves.
  • They do not stay with the same company for very long.
  • Their training has been too theoretical.
  • They are not as well educated as older workers.
  • They demand higher salaries.

Question 7

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Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1? 1. Marie Curie’s husband was a joint winner of both Marie’s Nobel Prizes.
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  • True
  • False

Question 8

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Marie was able to attend the Sorbonne because of her sister’s financial contribution.
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  • True
  • False

Question 9

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Which transitional word should be placed in the blank in paragraph 1 to unify ideas within the editorial?
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  • consequently
  • similarly
  • originally
  • unfortunately

Question 10

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The purchase of these sun catchers will help to fund the restoration of this glorious (stained-glass) window. What part of speech is the word in the brackets the sentence?
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  • conjunction
  • adjective
  • preposition
  • adverb

Question 11

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The (presurvation) must be (accomplished) so that the citizens of Hiram can enjoy this important part of Hiram’s (cultural) (heritage) Which of the words in the bracktes is spelled incorrectly?
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  • presurvation
  • accomplished
  • cultural
  • heritage

Question 12

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(The cascading light) will almost make people think you are sitting in the library! Which word or words should be used to match the words in brackets to make a pronoun to its antecedent?
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  • he or she
  • they
  • we
  • I

Question 13

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The biggest earthquake on record is one that happened in 1964 (in the city of Anchorage, Alaska. ) What is the correct way to write the words in the bracket?
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  • in the City Of Anchorage, Alaska
  • in the City of Anchorage, Alaska
  • in The City of Anchorage, Alaska
  • Leave as is

Question 14

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Although these plants mean trouble for crickets, flies, spiders, and other insects, (they are safe—and fascinating—for people. ) What is the best way to write the words in the bracket?
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  • they are—safe and fascinating—for people
  • —they are safe and fascinating—for people
  • they are—safe—and fascinating for people
  • Leave as is.

Question 15

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Puppet theaters can be traced back to ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China; _________________, some people believe that puppet theaters may have been the first theater of any kind. Which word or phrase could best provide an effective transition between the two parts of the sentence?
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  • in fact
  • even so
  • besides
  • additionally

Question 16

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(There is) four common types of puppets: shadow figures, rod puppets, marionettes, and hand puppets. What is the correct way to write the words in the bracket?
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  • Their is
  • There are
  • Their are
  • They’re

Question 17

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The puppets are quite memorible because their shadows are so intricate. Which word is spelled incorrectly?
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  • quite
  • memorible
  • their
  • intricate

Question 18

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Which statement in paragraph 3 of Kelsey’s draft should be supported with facts and details?
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  • The Chinese used shadow figures made of animal skins or cardboard.
  • Rod puppets are more lifelike figures.
  • The third kind of puppet, the marionette, is difficult to manipulate.
  • Hand puppets are the fourth type of puppet

Question 19

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How should sentence 1 be rewritten for precision of word choice?
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  • Recycling is more than the aluminum cans, paper, and plastic that people might first think about.
  • Recycling possibilities are much more than the stuff we trash on a daily basis.
  • Recycling does not have to be limited to aluminum cans, paper, and plastic.
  • The possibilities related to recycling extend past what we normally think of.

Question 20

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The student’s teacher has asked his students to choose five words from their reports and add suffixes correctly. The student selects the word amazing and changes the –ing ending to –ment. What is the correct spelling of the new word?
Answer
  • amazment
  • amazedment
  • amazement
  • amaizement

Question 21

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(7) It is a good idea to “turn” your compost pile occasionally. How should the above sentence be written so that the ideas are most precisely stated?
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  • Once items have been added and a substantial pile has developed, it is a good idea to turn, or rotate, the material using a pitchfork or shovel.
  • Turning the pile once in a while is an excellent idea because it really turns the substances around in there.
  • When many items are added and a large pile has amounted, turn it around a few times to mix it up.
  • If you keep adding various materials to the pile, it will then be necessary to turn it a little in order for the blending process to occur

Question 22

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When you compost, you put all organic material, except for anything containing animal fat, into a pile where natural bacteria begin the process of decomposition. (6) Items to put into your compost include: vegetable and fruit scraps, grass clippings, leaves, and even coffee grounds. Which sentence below should be added to the end of the above paragraph in order to most effectively transition to the third paragraph?
Answer
  • Overall, the process of composting can be a lot of fun to do with the whole family.
  • After that, the process of composting requires some additional maintenance.
  • Then you will need to put a lid on your compost bin, and you’re done.
  • Nevertheless, the new mixture will need to blend together over time.

Question 23

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If you want to find out if you have all the parts of the microscope you are using, where in the passage would you look?
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  • in the introduction under the title
  • under Caution
  • under How to Use the Microscope
  • at the drawing

Question 24

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If you want to observe a strand of hair, which of the following should you do first?
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  • Cover the microscope.
  • Adjust the mirror.
  • Look through the eyepiece.
  • Place the hair on a glass slide.

Question 25

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According to the passage, you could see a complete circle of light
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  • after correctly adjusting the mirror.
  • while looking at the specimen on a glass slide.
  • after slowly raising the objective lens.
  • before positioning the mirror correctly.

Question 26

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What is the main purpose of this passage?
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  • to persuade the reader to buy this type of microscope
  • to instruct the reader on how to use the microscope with care
  • to show the reader the various parts of a microscope
  • to remind the reader to use caution when using a microscope

Question 27

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The primary intent of Document A is
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  • to provide technical information about the scooter
  • to describe the types of problems the scooter can cause
  • to persuade people to purchase the scooter.
  • to explain how the scooter can be folded.

Question 28

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Which phrase from Document A is contradicted by information in Document C?
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  • America’s favorite and safest scooter!
  • Adjustable steering arm that ranges from 23” to 38”
  • Self-adjusting shoulder strap for comfortable carrying
  • Imagine being able to get a WINNING STREAK scooter for ONLY $39.95

Question 29

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Unlike Document C, where would Document A most likely be found?
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  • in the instruction book for a Winning Streak scooter
  • in a newspaper article about dangerous toys
  • in a sales advertisement for Northgate Mall and Gateway Shopping Center
  • in a magazine article about alternate forms of transportation

Question 30

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The primary intent of Document B is
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  • to persuade consumers that the scooter is safe
  • to encourage owners to be safe when riding the scooter.
  • to show attractive features of the scooter to potential buyers
  • to inform scooter owners of the responsibilities of the company.

Question 31

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Which word from Document B comes from a Latin root meaning “to make”?
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  • purchase
  • manufacturer
  • intended
  • return

Question 32

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Which information from Document B or Document C would most likely be included in Document A?
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  • Winning Streak scooters come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
  • Winning Streak accepts no responsibility for personal injury . . .
  • . . . Winning Streak, Inc., is voluntarily recalling about 25,000 scooters.
  • Winning Streak is printed in purple on the standing platform . . .

Question 33

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Which of these people could not get a refund for his or her Winning Streak scooter?
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  • a boy who installed another company’s wheels on the scooter, and the scooter broke
  • a girl who finds after owning the scooter for two weeks that she prefers another company’s scooter
  • a girl who purchased a scooter in August 2002
  • a boy who found the shoulder strap broken when he opened up the box to assemble the scooter

Question 34

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I respect this old juniper tree. For its age, yes. And for its steadfastness in taking whatever is thrown at it. The best definition for the word steadfastness is
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  • eagerness
  • constancy
  • skill
  • consciousness

Question 35

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Why does the author of “The Juniper Tree” use a narrative form?
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  • to relate an experience
  • to argue a point
  • to share a feeling
  • to present an issue

Question 36

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Which excerpt from “The Old Juniper Tree” best illustrates what the author wants the reader to know about the tree?
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  • Large for its species—maybe twenty feet tall and two feet in diameter
  • Twisted by wind, split and charred by lightning, scarred by brushfires, . . .
  • Human beings have stripped long strings of bark from its trunk, . . .
  • No matter what, in drought, flood, heat, and cold it has continued.

Question 37

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There is a will in it—toward continuing to be, come what may. In this sentence, it is clear that the author wants readers
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  • to think about trees as a useful part of nature.
  • to think of the tree as a symbol of hope.
  • to see the harshness of the environment.
  • to see the need for taking care of the environment.

Question 38

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When she was young, Rachel Carson’s mother encouraged her to study nature. Which is the best revision of the sentence?
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  • Rachel Carson’s mother encouraged her to study nature when she was young.
  • When Rachel Carson was young, her mother encouraged her to study nature.
  • Rachel Carson’s mother encouraged young Rachel Carson to study nature.
  • Encouraging Rachel Carson to study nature when she was young was her mother.

Question 39

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After studying marine biology and zoology in college Carson worked as a government scientist and wrote several books on the interrelatedness of all living things. What is the correct punctuation for the underlined part of the sentence?
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  • college; Carson worked
  • college, Carson worked
  • college: Carson worked
  • college . . . Carson worked

Question 40

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The author wants to inspire the reader to think about which question?
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  • When did Rachel Carson work as a government scientist?
  • How can more women be encouraged to enter the field of science?
  • What types of professions are currently pursued by women?
  • Did Rachel Carson and Marie Curie use the same research methods?

Question 41

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Which does the author use to support the belief that women have made many contributions to science?
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  • statistics regarding the number of scientific discoveries made by women
  • facts about women who read articles on science
  • examples of women who made major scientific contributions
  • testimony from other scientists about discoveries made by women

Question 42

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Hallidie believed that the cables would be strong enough to pull the cable cars up the steep slopes of the city. Which words from this sentence are adjectives?
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  • strong, steep
  • would, enough
  • slopes, city
  • believed, pull

Question 43

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Which of the following sentences from paragraph 3 would make the most logical concluding sentence for that paragraph?
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  • As a result, Hallidie began making wire cables.
  • He hired William E. Eppelsheimer, a German engineer, to design the first cable-car line.
  • Now he was ready to “go onboard.”
  • Hallidie also needed a franchise to build the system.

Question 44

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About one month after the test run, the Clay Street Hill line opened for public use. (Kessler 21) What is the correct way to punctuate the in-text citation?
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  • use (Kessler, 21)
  • use. (Kessler, 21)
  • use (Kessler 21)
  • use. (Kessler 21)

Question 45

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San Francisco, ___________________, is the only city today where the cable car still operates. Which word or phrase could best provide a transition in this sentence that would unify its ideas with the previous sentence?
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  • however
  • for example
  • as a result
  • nonetheless

Question 46

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Which word best replaces the underlined word in sentence 2 to make the meaning more precise?
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  • glimpse
  • picture
  • sight
  • view

Question 47

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What is the best way to write sentence 6?
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  • It is important on the inside of your window to do your decorating because rain may wash away outdoor painting.
  • It is important to do your decorating on the inside of your window because rain may wash away outdoor painting.
  • Because rain may wash away outdoor painting, it is important on the inside of your window to do your decorating
  • Leave as is.

Question 48

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What is the best way to write sentence 6?
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  • It is important on the inside of your window to do your decorating because rain may wash away outdoor painting.
  • It is important to do your decorating on the inside of your window because rain may wash away outdoor painting.
  • Because rain may wash away outdoor painting, it is important on the inside of your window to do your decorating.
  • Leave as is.

Question 49

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What is the best way to write the underlined part of sentence 9?
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  • big window, you may want
  • big window. You may want
  • big window; you may want
  • Leave as is.

Question 50

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The underlined word in sentence 12 represents which grammatical part of the sentence?
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  • subject
  • predicate
  • direct object
  • indirect object

Question 51

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The student explains that a big window may require some extra painting. The student supports this idea by
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  • suggesting painting techniques.
  • describing types of supplies to buy
  • offering suggestions of pictures to paint
  • explaining the steps of window painting.

Question 52

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How should the following Works Cited be revised? Works Cited Colvin, Hannah. Decorating Your Home. New Bremen, CT: Carillon Publishing, 1999. Henry Smith. Fun and Easy Pictures to Paint. Fort Laramie, WY: Ace Publications, 2002.
Answer
  • Remove the date the books were published.
  • Put the authors’ last names first in both entries.
  • Arrange the books alphabetically by the publisher.
  • Place quotation marks around the title of the second book.

Question 53

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Which was not true about the first TV?
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  • It could only show one color.
  • It only had 30 lines.
  • It did not have sound.
  • It did not work well.

Question 54

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Why did the first TV station only show Felix the Cat for two hours a day?
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  • They were running tests.
  • Felix the Cat was really popular.
  • Felix the Cat had been a big radio star.
  • Felix the Cat was the only show that they had.

Question 55

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Which of these events slowed the spread of TVs?
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  • The World's Fair of 1939
  • The Civil War
  • The election of the U.S. President.
  • World War II

Question 56

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What is the author's main purpose in writing this?
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  • He is trying to explain how a TV works.
  • He is telling readers how TVs became popular.
  • He is describing the history of the TV.
  • He is trying to get people to watch more TV.

Question 57

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Why did many families switch to color TVs in 1965?
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  • Color TVs cost a lot of money.
  • Many shows were only shown in color.
  • Color TVs came out in 1965.
  • World War II ended and troops returned home.

Question 58

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Why was 1939 an important year for TV?
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  • Many Americans were introduced to TV.
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  • The first color TV was released.
  • The first TV station began broadcasting.
  • John Baird created the first TV.

Question 59

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How many lines does a 4K TV have?
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  • 30
  • 1,080
  • 4,000
  • 3,840

Question 60

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Which happened first?
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  • The 1939 World's Fair
  • The release of high-def TVs
  • The end of World War II
  • The release of color TVs
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