3 ruby is considering whether or not she should add the following supporting details to the third paragraph…

3 ruby is considering whether or not she should add the following supporting details to the third paragraph (sentences 16 - 20). additionally, if scientists genetically engineer babies still in the womb, there is a very real and present danger that this could lead to complications, including miscarriage (early on), premature birth or even stillbirth, all of which are unthinkable. these are just minor risks compared to the loss of entire populations by a significant gene mutation. where could ruby place these sentences? a after sentence 18 b after sentence 19 c after sentence 20 d ruby should not add these sentences to the paragraph. 4 ruby wants to add a more effective transition between the second paragraph (sentences 7 - 15) and the third paragraph (sentences 16 - 20). which of the following sentences should be added before sentence 16 to help the reader effectively transition from the second to the third paragraph? f the idea of editing human genes is relatively new but fascinating and possibly world changing science. g is it okay to “play god” and change a human’s genes and as a result the genes of future generations? h these new ideas are dangerous and obviously not worth the unknown risk that might be associated with such a change. j gene editing in human - related situations is a slippery slope that could lead to the eradication of society and virtually no genetic differences in the population. 5 what change, if any, needs to be made to sentence 24? a change have to had b delete the comma after centuries c change exist to existed d no change needs to be made to this sentence. created by custom classroom by angela copyright © 2019

3 ruby is considering whether or not she should add the following supporting details to the third paragraph (sentences 16 - 20). additionally, if scientists genetically engineer babies still in the womb, there is a very real and present danger that this could lead to complications, including miscarriage (early on), premature birth or even stillbirth, all of which are unthinkable. these are just minor risks compared to the loss of entire populations by a significant gene mutation. where could ruby place these sentences? a after sentence 18 b after sentence 19 c after sentence 20 d ruby should not add these sentences to the paragraph. 4 ruby wants to add a more effective transition between the second paragraph (sentences 7 - 15) and the third paragraph (sentences 16 - 20). which of the following sentences should be added before sentence 16 to help the reader effectively transition from the second to the third paragraph? f the idea of editing human genes is relatively new but fascinating and possibly world changing science. g is it okay to “play god” and change a human’s genes and as a result the genes of future generations? h these new ideas are dangerous and obviously not worth the unknown risk that might be associated with such a change. j gene editing in human - related situations is a slippery slope that could lead to the eradication of society and virtually no genetic differences in the population. 5 what change, if any, needs to be made to sentence 24? a change have to had b delete the comma after centuries c change exist to existed d no change needs to be made to this sentence. created by custom classroom by angela copyright © 2019

Answer

Brief Explanations:

Question 3:

The supporting details discuss risks of genetic - engineering babies. Sentence 19 likely sets up the idea of risks, so these details fit best after it.

Question 4:

The second and third paragraphs deal with gene - editing. Option F provides a neutral and relevant transition by introducing gene - editing as a new and fascinating science.

Question 5:

Without seeing sentence 24, assuming no context issues, no change is indicated as there is no information suggesting an error.

Answer:

  1. B. After sentence 19
  2. F. The idea of editing human genes is relatively new but fascinating and possibly world changing science.
  3. D. No change needs to be made to this sentence.