1)A robot is a machine that is able to perform a variety of tasks through the use of a computer. (2)This computer is programmed to control movements of the robot's legs, arms, and other appendages by calculations of the various angles through which the robot's joints move. (3)Robots are made ideal for assembly line factory work by these repetitive movements. (4)Some robots are able to handle small parts that fit into small places. (5)Other robots are able to operate tools such as paint sprayers.

(6)Robots may even be developed with a sense of vision through the use of TV cameras as eyes. (7)Scanning images and calculating sizes and positions of surroundings will help robots to perform many actions in the way that humans do. (8) I want a robot to do my homework.
The expository passage "Robots" is written by Carole Jenkins. Based on the passage, what might be a logical assumption about the author's life experiences?
A) Ms. Jenkins had a bad experience with a robot as a child.
B) Ms. Jenkins has researched different functions of robots.
C) Ms. Jenkins lost her job as a factory worker to a robot.
D) Ms. Jenkins watched many science fiction movies as a teenager.

B) Ms. Jenkins has researched different functions of robots

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the boy (2016) - imdb

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an american nanny is shocked that her new english family's boy is actually a life-sized doll. after she violates a list of strict rules, disturbing events make her believe that the doll is really alive.

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6/10   (66,790)

the boy (2016 film) - wikipedia

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the boy is a 2016 horror film directed by william brent bell and written by stacey menear. the film stars lauren cohan and rupert evans. filming began on march 10, 2015, in victoria, british columbia. the film

produced by: matt berenson; jodyne herron; gary lucchesi; tom rosenberg; jim

production companies: lakeshore entertainment; huayi brothers pictures; vertigo

distributed by: stxfilms

music by: bear mccreary

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the boy (2016) - rotten tomatoes

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jan 22, 2016 · the boy is a frightening thrill ride directed by william brent bell (the devil inside) starring lauren cohan (

rating: pg-13 (for violence and terror, and for some thematic material)

in theaters: jan 22, 2016 wide

runtime: 98 minutes

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30%   (61)

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more likely to elicit laughs and rude remarks rather than screams and rooting interest.

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while it's not a terribly original entry in the "creepy doll" horror subgenre, this fright flick nonetheless offers interesting characters, a strong cast, expert pacing, and a spooky atmosphere.

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3/5

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