Question

english language arts - 06yr
selection test (online): mission twinpossible
identify the choice that best answers the question.
read the introduction to \mission twinpossible.\
when scott kelly calls home from the international space station (iss) sometime this year, whoever answers the phone might simply hang up on him. the call will be welcome, but the connection can be bad. that can happen when you’re placing your call from 229 miles above the earth. “when someone answers, i have to say, ‘it’s the space station! don’t hang up!’” says scott.
but his brother, mark, knows the crackle of an extraterrestrial signal in his ear.
what is the main effect of starting the selection in this way?
a. it explains how communication systems work on the international space station.
b. it illustrates one of the main reasons that nasa wants to perform its experiment.
c. it sets a friendly tone for the rest of the article and shows that space is not scary.
d. it makes the article personal and shows that the brothers have a shared experience.

Explanation:

To determine the main effect of the selection, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The text doesn't explain how communication systems work on the ISS, but rather describes a specific call scenario and its quirks. Eliminate A.
• Option B: There's no mention of NASA performing an experiment related to this call. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The tone isn't focused on being friendly or making space seem non - scary. The content is about a call and a signal issue. Eliminate C.
• Option D: The selection shows Scott's call from the ISS and Mark's knowledge of the extraterrestrial signal (the crackle), highlighting their shared experience related to space (Scott in space, Mark aware of space - related signal aspects). This option fits best.

Answer:

D. It makes the article personal and shows that the brothers have a shared experience.