Title: Unit 8 Assessment - Form A
Course: Developmental English > Section: Unit 8: Informed Opinions through Causal Chains

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 163843 - Objective(s) 8.1.1

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Based on paragraph 9 of the passage, what is one unintended effect of government subsidies of the fishing industry?
- They encourage pirate fishing. (Incorrect. To determine an effect, look for a causal chain in paragraph 9.)
- They support the practice of overfishing. (Correct. You have correctly identified that government subsidies may support the practice of overfishing by subsidizing small fisheries.)
- They lead to the enactment of more laws. (Incorrect. To determine an effect, look for a causal chain in paragraph 9.)
- They provide help to a struggling industry. (Incorrect. To determine an effect, look for a causal chain in paragraph 9.)
A: They support the practice of overfishing.

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 163867 - Objective(s) 8.1.1

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According to the passage, what is one effect of overfishing?
- Oceans are treated like a fishing free-for-all. (Incorrect. To determine the effects of a cause, look for the thesis of a text. In this passage, the thesis is set forth in paragraph 1.)
- The fish left in the ocean are not suitable to eat. (Incorrect. To determine the effects of a cause, look for the thesis of a text. In this passage, the thesis is set forth in paragraph 1.)
- One billion people in the world no longer have fish to eat. (Incorrect. To determine the effects of a cause, look for the thesis of a text. In this passage, the thesis is set forth in paragraph 1.)
- Many species of fish may be lost as a sustainable food source. (Correct. One effect of overfishing may be that many species of fish will disappear.)
A: Many species of fish may be lost as a sustainable food source.

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 163855 - Objective(s) 8.1.1

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Based on paragraph 8 of the passage, what is one effect of government regulations enacted to prevent overfishing?
- turtle deaths (Incorrect. To determine an effect, look for signal words such as “one response” in paragraph 8.)
- illegal fishing (Correct. Illegal fishing or “pirate fishing” has been caused by government regulations.)
- scientific research (Incorrect. To determine an effect, look for signal words such as “one response” in paragraph 8.)
- educational programs (Incorrect. To determine an effect, look for signal words such as “one response” in paragraph 8.)
A: illegal fishing

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 163963 - Objective(s) 8.2.1

Read this sentence.

Any person who eats tuna fish is just as responsible for the tuna shortage as the big commercial fishers who use fishing trawlers and deplete the supply of tuna in the ocean.

Which logical fallacy do these sentences demonstrate?
- fallacy of the single cause (Incorrect. Fallacy of the single cause is the assumption that an event has only one cause.)
- reversing causal direction (Incorrect. Reversing causal direction is the implication that “A” causes “B” without considering that “B” causes “A.”)
- genetic fallacy (Correct. You have correctly identified the logical fallacy. A genetic fallacy is the assumption that since “A” is associated with “B,” “A” and “B” share the same good and bad traits.)
- slippery slope (Incorrect. The slippery slope fallacy contains a premise that if “A” happens, then so will “B…C…D…” and so forth, through a series of small steps.)
A: genetic fallacy

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 163988 - Objective(s) 8.8.1

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What does the phrase wreak havoc mean in paragraph 4 of the passage?
- catch many fish (Incorrect. Paragraph 5 of the passage gives details about the problems caused by trawlers.)
- find great success (Incorrect. Paragraph 5 of the passage gives details about the problems caused by trawlers.)
- cause vast destruction (Correct. You have used the clues in paragraph 5 to identify the meaning of the phrase wreak havoc.)
- serve commercial goals (Incorrect. Paragraph 5 of the passage gives details about the problems caused by trawlers.)
A: cause vast destruction

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 163976 - Objective(s) 8.8.1

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What is the meaning of the word bycatch in paragraph 5 of the passage?
- targeted fish (Incorrect. To use context to define words, look for synonyms or a definition in the sentence.)
- unwanted fish (Correct. You have correctly used context clues in the paragraph to identify the meaning of the word bycatch.)
- endangered fish (Incorrect. To use context to define words, look for synonyms or a definition in the sentence.)
- unrecognizable fish (Incorrect. To use context to define words, look for synonyms or a definition in the sentence.)
A: unwanted fish

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 164000 - Objective(s) 8.9.1

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In paragraph 3, what is the meaning of the word inexhaustible?
- appropriate to produce food (Incorrect. Use clues in the paragraph to help figure out the meaning of the word.)
- not capable of running out (Correct. You have used clues in the paragraphs to correctly identify the meaning of the word inexhaustible.)
- drained of resources (Incorrect. Use clues in the paragraph to help figure out the meaning of the word.)
- filled with life (Incorrect. Use clues in the paragraph to help figure out the meaning of the word.)
A: not capable of running out

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 164012 - Objective(s) 8.9.1

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What does the word sustainable mean as it is used in paragraph 1 of the passage?
- fit to eat (Incorrect. The suffix “-able,” which means “is,” provides a clue to the meaning of the word.)
- alive or present (Incorrect. The suffix “-able,” which means “is,” provides a clue to the meaning of the word.)
- enough to share (Incorrect. The suffix “-able,” which means “is,” provides a clue to the meaning of the word.)
- can be maintained (Correct. You have used the suffix “-able,” which means “is,” to help you identify the correct meaning of the word.)
A: can be maintained

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 168258 - Objective(s) 8.2.1

Read these sentences.

Every day when I sit down to eat my breakfast, the telephone rings. Sitting down to eat causes the telephone to ring.

Which logical fallacy do these sentences demonstrate?
- genetic fallacy (Incorrect. Genetic fallacy is the assumption that because two things are associated with each other, they share the same traits. Sitting down to breakfast cannot cause the phone to ring.)
- reversing causal direction (Incorrect. Reversing causal direction is the implication that “A” causes “B” without considering that “B” causes “A.”)
- fallacy of the single cause (Incorrect. Fallacy of the single cause is the assumption that an event has only one cause.)
- correlation proves causation (Correct. You have correctly identified the logical fallacy. Correlation proves causation is the logical fallacy that because “A” and “B” happen to occur at the same time, there is a causal relationship between them.)
A: correlation proves causation

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 163951 - Objective(s) 8.3.1

Read this prompt for an essay assignment.

Write an essay describing what you think would be a good solution to the overfishing problem.

Which essay structure is most appropriate for this prompt?
- analysis (Incorrect. Essay prompts that ask what you think about a topic are asking for your opinion.)
- definition (Incorrect. Essay prompts that ask what you think about a topic are asking for your opinion.)
- persuasion (Correct. You have correctly identified the essay structure for the prompt. Essay prompts that ask for your opinion are persuasive essays.)
- summarize (Incorrect. Essay prompts that ask what you think about a topic are asking for your opinion.)
A: persuasion

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 163939 - Objective(s) 8.3.1

Read this prompt for an essay assignment.

Write an essay outlining the overfishing problem and what has been done to address it.

Which essay structure is most appropriate for this prompt?
- analysis (Incorrect. Essay prompts that ask you to analyze information would use words like “explain” or “prove.” This prompt asks you to outline the information.)
- compare/contrast (Incorrect. Compare/contrast essay prompts ask you to discuss the relationship of two ideas. This prompt asks you to outline the information.)
- persuasion (Incorrect. Persuasive essay prompts ask for your opinion. This prompt asks you to outline the information.)
- summarize (Correct. You have correctly identified the essay structure for the prompt. Essay prompts that ask you to outline what you read or learned are asking for a summary essay.)
A: summarize

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 163927 - Objective(s) 8.6.1

Which sentence uses numbers correctly?
- She was alive during both the 19 and 20 centuries. (Incorrect. Numbers expressed in two words or less should be written out.)
- She was alive during both the 19^th and 20^th centuries. (Incorrect. Numbers expressed in two words or less should be written out.)
- She was alive during both the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. (Incorrect. The numbers are expressed correctly in words; however, centuries should be lowercase.)
- She was alive during both the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that uses numbers correctly. Centuries should be written in words and lowercase.)
A: She was alive during both the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 163915 - Objective(s) 8.6.1

Which sentence uses numbers correctly?
- Hilary said that there must have been > 5,000 people at the stadium. (Incorrect. Large estimated or rounded numbers are written in words.)
- Hilary said that there must have been more than 5,000 people at the stadium. (Incorrect. Large estimated or rounded numbers are written in words.)
- Hilary said that there must have been more than five-thousand people at the stadium. (Incorrect. Large estimated or rounded numbers are written in words without hyphens.)
- Hilary said that there must have been more than five thousand people at the stadium. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that uses numbers correctly. Large estimated or rounded numbers are written in words without a hyphen.)
A: Hilary said that there must have been more than five thousand people at the stadium.

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 163903 - Objective(s) 8.7.1

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?
- There are many ways to be productive on a rainy afternoon; reading is my favorite way to pass the time. (Correct. You have identified the sentence with correct punctuation. A semicolon is used to join two independent clauses.)
- There are many ways to be productive on a rainy afternoon; Reading is my favorite way to pass the time. (Incorrect. The first word of the second independent clause should not be capitalized unless it is a proper noun.)
- There are many ways to be productive on a rainy afternoon - reading is my favorite way to pass the time. (Incorrect. A hyphen should not be used between two independent clauses.)
- There are many ways to be productive on a rainy afternoon, reading is my favorite way to pass the time. (Incorrect. A comma should not be used between two independent clauses.)
A: There are many ways to be productive on a rainy afternoon; reading is my favorite way to pass the time.

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 163891 - Objective(s) 8.7.1

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?
- For the art class, the students will purchase white, unlined paper, black charcoal pencils, and watercolor, paints. (Incorrect. Commas are used to separate three or more items in a series; however, there are unnecessary commas in this sentence.)
- For the art class, the students will purchase white, unlined paper; black charcoal pencils, and watercolor paints. (Incorrect. Commas are used to separate three or more items in a series; however, there is a comma missing in this sentence.)
- For the art class, the students will purchase white, unlined paper, black charcoal, pencils, and watercolor paints. (Incorrect. Commas are used to separate three or more items in a series; however, there is a comma and a semicolon missing in this sentence.)
- For the art class, the students will purchase white, unlined paper; black, charcoal pencils; and watercolor paints. (Correct. You have identified the sentence with correct punctuation. When the items in a series already use a comma, such as “white, unlined paper,” it is more effective to separate the items with semicolons.)
A: For the art class, the students will purchase white, unlined paper; black, charcoal pencils; and watercolor paints.

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 164040 - Objective(s) 8.7.2

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?
- During my technology-free week, I missed many things, including: television, computer games, and the Internet. (Incorrect. A colon should not be used directly after words like “including.”)
- During my technology-free week, I missed many things; television, computer games, and the Internet. (Incorrect. Use a colon to introduce a list if an independent clause precedes the colon.)
- During my technology-free week, I missed many things: television, computer games, and the Internet. (Correct. You have identified the sentence with correct punctuation. A colon is used to introduce a list if an independent clause precedes the colon.)
- During my technology-free week, I missed many things, television, computer games, and the Internet. (Incorrect. Use a colon to introduce a list if an independent clause precedes the colon.)
A: During my technology-free week, I missed many things: television, computer games, and the Internet.

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 164028 - Objective(s) 8.7.2

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?
- Roosevelt said it best: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” (Correct. You have identified the sentence with correct punctuation. A colon can be used to introduce a quote.)
- Roosevelt said it best. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” (Incorrect. A period should not be used to introduce a quote.)
- Roosevelt said it best; “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” (Incorrect. A semicolon should not be used to introduce a quote.)
- Roosevelt said it best “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” (Incorrect. Punctuation is needed to introduce a quote.)
A: Roosevelt said it best: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 163879 - Objective(s) 8.7.3

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- The meeting was held in Brooklyn, New York on February, 1. (Incorrect. There should not be a comma between the month and the day and a comma is missing.)
- The meeting was held in Brooklyn New York, on February, 1. (Incorrect. There should not be a comma between the month and the day and a comma is missing.)
- The meeting was held in Brooklyn, New York, on February 1. (Correct. You have identified the sentence with correct punctuation. There should be a comma between a city and its state and a comma after the state.)
- The meeting was held in Brooklyn New York on February 1. (Incorrect. This sentence is missing commas.)
A: The meeting was held in Brooklyn, New York, on February 1.

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 164024 - Objective(s) 8.4.1

Read these possible topics for a cause and effect essay.

- Describe the effects that come from playing violent video games, watching violent television shows, and/or watching violent movies.
- A recent study found that teens spend 53 hours a week on various kinds of media. What are the effects of spending so many hours on media?
- What are the effects of the Internet on the daily life of a teen?

Choose one topic. Write an outline using the outline format for a cause and effect essay. Be sure to include the cause and effect you will outline, your thesis statement, and your opening statement of your concluding paragraph.

Write your outline in the space below.

Q: Unit 8 Quiz 162585 (Form A) Question 164052 - Objective(s) 8.3.2

Read this prompt for an essay assignment.

Write an essay that discusses the advantages and disadvantages of having computers in every classroom in the United States.

Write a possible thesis statement for this essay prompt.