These questions are from "Science and the Sense of Wonder"
1. Which word is the best definition of exultantly?
a. joyfully***
b. timidly
c. quickly
d. sadly
2. What does Asimov predict will happen to Earth in billions of years?
a. It will be burned up by the sun.
b. Its population will increase.
c. It will shrink slightly in size.
d. It will change position in the galaxy.***
3. What does Asimov do to convince readers that understanding science increases appreciation of nature's beauty?
a. He describes advanced college classes.
b. He provides vivid descriptions.***
c. He tells about famous scientists.
d. He criticizes all nature poems.
4. Asimov says that the poet saw "a stultified and limited beauty" when looking at the night sky. What kind of statement is Asimov making?
a. a fact
b. a exaggeration***
c. an opinion
d. an over generalization
5. What support does Asimov call on to justify his sense of wonder about stars and planets?
a. opinions
b. facts***
c. poems
d. observations
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. B
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To answer these questions, we can refer to the text "Science and the Sense of Wonder" by Isaac Asimov. Let's break down each question and explain how to arrive at the correct answer.
1. Which word is the best definition of exultantly?
To determine the best definition of "exultantly," you can refer to the context in which the word is used. In this case, the word is used to describe how Asimov felt about Earth changing its position in the galaxy. The correct definition would be a word that means "joyfully." Therefore, the answer is a. joyfully.
2. What does Asimov predict will happen to Earth in billions of years?
To answer this question, you need to find the statement or passage in the text where Asimov predicts the future of Earth. Asimov states that Earth will change its position in the galaxy over billions of years. Therefore, the answer is d. It will change position in the galaxy.
3. What does Asimov do to convince readers that understanding science increases appreciation of nature's beauty?
To answer this question, you need to look for evidence in the text where Asimov supports the claim that understanding science enhances the appreciation of nature's beauty. Asimov achieves this by providing vivid descriptions of celestial phenomena, such as stars and planets. Therefore, the answer is b. He provides vivid descriptions.
4. Asimov says that the poet saw "a stultified and limited beauty" when looking at the night sky. What kind of statement is Asimov making?
In this question, you are asked to identify the kind of statement Asimov is making when describing the poet's perspective on the night sky. Asimov suggests that the poet's view is exaggerated or overly limiting, implying that it is not an accurate representation of the actual beauty of the night sky. Therefore, the answer is b. an exaggeration.
5. What support does Asimov call on to justify his sense of wonder about stars and planets?
To answer this question, you need to determine the type of evidence that Asimov uses to support his sense of wonder about stars and planets. Asimov relies on facts from scientific understanding and knowledge to justify his awe and fascination with celestial objects. Therefore, the answer is b. facts.
By analyzing the context, evidence, and reasoning provided in the text, you can arrive at the correct answers to these questions.