Title: Unit 6 Assessment - Form B
Course: Developmental English > Section: Unit 6: Learning Across Disciplines

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form B) Question 153879 - Objective(s) 6.5.1

Read this excerpt from a passage.

Social media is a tool, and like any other tool it can be used properly or misused. Here are a few questions to ask yourself to see if you could be in danger of letting social media control you. Are you afraid to stop checking your social networking sites because you might miss out on something amazing? Do you find yourself planning your next social media post before you have even done something worth posting? Are you competitive or insecure about how many "likes" you get on your posts? Do you stay up late into the night scrolling through your news feeds - even causing you to miss sleep? If after answering yes to several of these you feel that you might have a social media addiction, there are ways to break free from it.

Who is the intended audience for this passage?
- People who develop social media software. (Incorrect. The audience is who the writer expects to read the passage, indicated by the tone and style of the writer.)
- People who regularly use social media for fun. (Correct. You have correctly identified the intended audience for the passage. This passage is written for those who use social media for fun.)
- People who use social media to advertise their businesses. (Incorrect. The audience is who the writer expects to read the passage, indicated by the tone and style of the writer.)
- People who are attending a social media conference. (Incorrect. The audience is who the writer expects to read the passage, indicated by the tone and style of the writer.)
A: People who regularly use social media for fun.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153759 - Objective(s) 6.5.3

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Which feature makes the passage a good example of pop-culture writing?
- the use of historical facts about advertising (Incorrect. In writing, each discipline has traits that are specific to that particular field. This passage does not include “historical facts.”)
- the analysis of current advertising trends (Correct. You have correctly identified the analysis of current advertising trends as the feature that makes this passage an example of pop-culture writing.)
- the formal tone of the writing (Incorrect. In writing, each discipline has traits that are specific to that particular field. A “formal tone” is not a feature found in pop-culture writing.)
- the use of logical arguments (Incorrect. In writing, each discipline has traits that are specific to that particular field. This passage includes testimonies, not “logical arguments.”)
A: the analysis of current advertising trends

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153747 - Objective(s) 6.5.3

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Which feature makes the passage a good example of pop-culture writing?
- The author uses words that are informal and friendly. (Correct. You have correctly identified the informal tone as the feature that makes this passage an example of pop-culture writing.)
- The author uses logic to make sense of the facts. (Incorrect. In writing, each discipline has traits that are specific to that particular field. This passage includes testimonies, not “logic.”)
- The author tells what happened in the past. (Incorrect. In writing, each discipline has traits that are specific to that particular field. This passage does not give information about the past.)
- The author supports an implied goal. (Incorrect. In writing, each discipline has traits that are specific to that particular field. This passage does not “support an implied goal.”)
A: The author uses words that are informal and friendly.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form B) Question 153843 - Objective(s) 6.9.1

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Read this sentence from paragraph 7 of the passage.

The brand flashes on the screen or is highlighted prominently on the rear of the new automobile as the light turns green and the car speeds off in front of him.

Which of the following could best replace the word prominently in this sentence?
- noticeably (Correct. You have correctly used the context clues “flashes” and “highlighted” to identify the meaning of prominently.)
- actually (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The context clues that help define prominently are “flashes” and “highlighted.”)
- highly (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The context clues that help define prominently are “flashes” and “highlighted.”)
- only (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The context clues that help define prominently are “flashes” and “highlighted.”)
A: noticeably

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form B) Question 153831 - Objective(s) 6.9.1

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What does the word aspires mean as it is used in paragraph 5 of the passage?
- believes (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The phrase that helps define aspires is “You want to be those people?”)
- decides (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The phrase that helps define aspires is “You want to be those people?”)
- wishes (Correct. You have correctly used the context of the paragraph to figure out that aspires means “wishes.”)
- thinks (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The phrase that helps define aspires is “You want to be those people?”)
A: wishes

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153735 - Objective(s) 6.10.1

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Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of the passage.

Often the accompanying voice you hear is straightforward, knowledgeable, and quite friendly.

What does the word knowledgeable mean as it is used in this sentence?
- modest (Incorrect. A suffix is a word part that is attached to the end of a root word to enhance or change its meaning. Use the suffix “-able” to help you figure out the meaning of the word knowledgeable.)
- peaceful (Incorrect. A suffix is a word part that is attached to the end of a root word to enhance or change its meaning. Use the suffix “-able” to help you figure out the meaning of the word knowledgeable.)
- intelligent (Correct. You have correctly identified the meaning of knowledgeable. The addition of the suffix “-able” to the word knowledge makes the word mean “intelligent.”)
- honest (Incorrect. A suffix is a word part that is attached to the end of a root word to enhance or change its meaning. Use the suffix “-able” to help you figure out the meaning of the word knowledgeable.)
A: intelligent

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form B) Question 153819 - Objective(s) 6.6.1

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Which sentence from the passage includes a coordinating conjunction?
- That's about how many advertisements you are exposed to in one day if you live in a metropolitan area. (paragraph 1) (Incorrect. Coordinating conjunctions are used to combine independent clauses.)
- Researchers' estimates of the actual number vary from three hundred to six thousand, but everyone knows that ads are everywhere. (paragraph 1) (Correct. You have correctly identified the sentence with the coordinating conjunction. The coordinating conjunction “but” is used to create a compound sentence.)
- Advertising goes down the street with us; it's on trains, planes, and buses. (paragraph 1) (Incorrect. Coordinating conjunctions are used to combine independent clauses.)
- It shouts at us at sporting events from the banners on display and the electronic scoreboards. (paragraph 1) (Incorrect. Coordinating conjunctions are used to combine independent clauses.)
A: Researchers' estimates of the actual number vary from three hundred to six thousand, but everyone knows that ads are everywhere. (paragraph 1)

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form B) Question 153807 - Objective(s) 6.6.1

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Which sentence from the passage includes a subordinating conjunction?
- That's about how many advertisements you are exposed to in one day if you live in a metropolitan area. (paragraph 1) (Correct. You have correctly identified the sentence with the subordinating conjunction. The subordinating conjunction “if” creates the subordinating clause “if you live in a metropolitan area.”)
- One common, and very persuasive, type of advertisement is known as the association ad. (paragraph 2) (Incorrect. Subordinating conjunctions are used to create a special type of dependent clause called a subordinating clause.)
- For example, one stain removal product proves to be superior to another by removing a seemingly impossible stain from a shirt. (paragraph 6) (Incorrect. Subordinating conjunctions are used to create a special type of dependent clause called a subordinating clause.)
- Ads that tell a story are found most often in commercials, as a story relies on multiple images and a sequence of events. (paragraph 7) (Incorrect. Subordinating conjunctions are used to create a special type of dependent clause called a subordinating clause.)
A: That's about how many advertisements you are exposed to in one day if you live in a metropolitan area. (paragraph 1)

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form B) Question 153795 - Objective(s) 6.6.1

Which of the following sentences includes a subordinating conjunction?
- Advertising goes down the street with us; it's on trains, planes, and buses. (Incorrect. Subordinating conjunctions are used to create a special type of dependent clause called a subordinating clause.)
- It shouts at us at sporting events from the banners on display and the electronic scoreboards. (Incorrect. Subordinating conjunctions are used to create a special type of dependent clause called a subordinating clause.)
- If we hear someone endorsing the product, we might want to buy it. (Correct. You have correctly identified the sentence with the subordinating conjunction. The subordinating conjunction “if” creates the subordinating clause “If we hear someone endorsing the product”.)
- The speaker may be holding the product, tasting it, wearing it, showing before and after pictures. (Incorrect. Subordinating conjunctions are used to create a special type of dependent clause called a subordinating clause.)
A: If we hear someone endorsing the product, we might want to buy it.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153783 - Objective(s) 6.2.1

Read this paragraph.

1. Zoos are needed to protect animals. 2. The Wildlife Conservation Society has worked hard to create more than one hundred protected habitats around the world for the rerelease of different species. 3. The National Zoo in Washington D. C. has bred Sumatran tigers, boosting a population that was once only seven hundred in the world. 4. An award-winning education department can be found at the Bronx Zoo. By educating children and adults, zoos can inspire people to learn about ecological and conservation efforts. 5. Zoos are crucial in saving endangered species where otherwise they may die from habitat loss or starvation. 6. Many zoos have breeding programs that allow species to multiply and thrive. 7. Seeing an animal in person can foster compassion more than simply watching a documentary.

Which sentence(s) is/are part of the evidence in this paragraph?
- Sentence 1 (Incorrect. Sentence 1 is the main idea of this paragraph. Evidence supports the main idea.)
- Sentence 4 (Correct. You have correctly identified the sentence that is part of the evidence of this paragraph. Sentence 4 provides support for the main idea that zoos are needed to protect animals.)
- Sentence 7 (Incorrect. Sentence 7 is a transition, or link, from this paragraph to the next paragraph. Evidence supports the main idea.)
- Sentence 6 (Incorrect. Sentence 6 is part of the analysis of this paragraph. The analysis explains why the evidence proves the claim. Evidence supports the main idea.)
A: Sentence 4

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form B) Question 153939 - Objective(s) 6.2.1

Read this paragraph.

1. Zoos are needed to protect animals. 2. The Wildlife Conservation Society has worked hard to create more than one hundred protected habitats around the world for the rerelease of different species. 3. The National Zoo in Washington D. C. has bred Sumatran tigers, boosting a population that was once only seven hundred in the world. 4. An award-winning education department can be found at the Bronx Zoo. By educating children and adults, zoos can inspire people to learn about ecological and conservation efforts. 5. Zoos are crucial in saving endangered species where otherwise they may die from habitat loss or starvation. 6. Many zoos have breeding programs that allow species to multiply and thrive. 7. Seeing an animal in person can foster compassion more than simply watching a documentary.

Which sentence is part of the analysis in this paragraph?
- Sentence 2 (Incorrect. Sentence 2 is part of the evidence of this paragraph. The analysis explains why the evidence proves the claim.)
- Sentence 4 (Incorrect. Sentence 4 is part of the evidence of this paragraph. The analysis explains why the evidence proves the claim.)
- Sentence 5 (Correct. You have correctly identified the sentence that is part of the analysis of this paragraph. Sentence 5 explains why the evidence supports the main idea.)
- Sentence 7 (Incorrect. Sentence 7 is the link in this paragraph. The link transitions one paragraph to the next paragraph. Evidence supports the main idea.)
A: Sentence 5

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form B) Question 153927 - Objective(s) 6.7.1

Read this sentence.

My first term paper, which is due next month, must be at least ten pages long.

Identify the relative clause, whether it is essential to the meaning of the sentence, and if it requires commas.
- The clause is “My first term paper.”

It is essential.

It does not require a comma. (Incorrect. Relative pronouns introduce a special type of dependent clause called a relative clause. They also indicate which part of the main sentence the relative clause modifies or describes.)
- The clause is “My first term paper.”

It is non-essential.

It does require a comma. (Incorrect. Relative pronouns introduce a special type of dependent clause called a relative clause. They also indicate which part of the main sentence the relative clause modifies or describes.)
- The clause is “which is due next month.”

It is essential.

It does not require a comma. (Incorrect. Relative pronouns introduce a special type of dependent clause called a relative clause. They also indicate which part of the main sentence the relative clause modifies or describes.)
- The clause is “which is due next month.”

It is non-essential.

It does require a comma. (Correct. You have correctly identified the relative clause in the sentence. The clause “which is due next month” is non-essential to the meaning and so it is set off by commas.)
A: The clause is “which is due next month.”

It is non-essential.

It does require a comma.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form B) Question 153915 - Objective(s) 6.8.1

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?
- The students suggestion's were very insightful. (Incorrect. Apostrophes are used to show ownership or a close relationship between people or things. In this sentence, “suggestions” should not have an apostrophe but “students” should have an apostrophe.)
- The new novels plot center's on a mystery. (Incorrect. Apostrophes are used to show ownership or a close relationship between people or things. In this sentence, “centers” should not have an apostrophe but “novels” should have an apostrophe.)
- The firefighers hat's each had an emblem. (Incorrect. Apostrophes are used to show ownership or a close relationship between people or things. In this sentence, “hats” should not have an apostrophe but “firefighters” should have an apostrophe.)
- The new motorcycle engine is mother's. (Correct. Apostrophes are used to show ownership or a close relationship between people or things. This sentence shows that the “engine” belongs to “mother.”)
A: The new motorcycle engine is mother's.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form B) Question 153903 - Objective(s) 6.8.1

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?
- The stores' stock is nearly gone. (Incorrect. Apostrophes are used to show ownership or a close relationship between people or things. The apostrophe should come before the “s” in “stores.”)
- The final task was Bills' undoing. (Incorrect. Apostrophes are used to show ownership or a close relationship between people or things. The apostrophe should come before the “s” in “Bills.”)
- The next days test will decide his' fate. (Incorrect. Apostrophes are used to show ownership or a close relationship between people or things. In this sentence, “his” should not have an apostrophe but “days” should have an apostrophe.)
- The restaurant's license expires next month. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that uses an apostrophe correctly. This sentence shows that the “license” belongs to “the restaurant.”)
A: The restaurant's license expires next month.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 154511 - Objective(s) 6.3.1

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Create an outline that you could use to write an analysis essay for the passage “Understanding Ads.”

Include a hook, background, and thesis in the introduction outline section. Use the MEAL concept to help develop the outline of the body paragraphs, and be certain to include a synthesis and final impression in outline of the conclusion.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 154515 - Objective(s) 6.4.1

Read the first four paragraphs of this essay.

Look around your own classroom, you will see hardworking, focused students, and you may also find a few students who are not interested in anything to do with class or school. They just come to class and fill space without caring about what is going on. They check out of the classroom, even though they are still at their desk or a lab table. There may be some reasons for this behavior such as family influence, peer influence, and just generally being a person experiencing life between the ages of 13 and 18. Well, it's actually pretty normal behavior.

One of the influences on academic engagement is your own family. If your parents are interested in your academic life and have the time to do so, you are more likely to be interested in academics too. Generally, when parents or caregivers are not interested in the success or failure of their children, the child will not care about school either and may perform poorly just because he or she doesn't really care.

Your fellow students can have an impact too. Some kids may say “I'm too cool to care about school.” If you think they are cool because of their attitude about school and follow the same path, you will quickly stop caring about school too. When I was hanging out with some troublesome kids in ninth grade, a favorite teacher of mine warned me that “birds of a feather flock together.” She was reminding me to get back on track and stay focused.

Teenagers may even check out due to a biological reason. The brain's thinking skills are not fully developed until the age of twenty-five, so you may not care about what's going on in the classroom as a fifteen year-old but you might when you are older.

The conclusion is missing. Write a concluding paragraph for this essay.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form B) Question 153891 - Objective(s) 6.8.2

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly in a contraction?
- If they do'nt start on time, they will be late. (Incorrect. The apostrophe is used to indicate the missing letters.)
- Im' sure the party will be a great success this year. (Incorrect. The apostrophe is used to indicate the missing letters.)
- They don't remember the recipe for chicken soup. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that uses an apostrophe correctly in a contraction. The contraction “don't” is short for “do not.”)
- W'ell have to endure a lot of bad weather this coming winter. (Incorrect. The apostrophe is used to indicate the missing letters.)
A: They don't remember the recipe for chicken soup.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 1199951 - Objective(s) 6.5.1

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Who is the intended audience of the passage and how does that shape the text?
- Average consumers; the language is informal and friendly (Correct. This passage was written for the average consumer, which means the text is written with an informal, friendly tone.)
- People who work in advertising; the language assumes the reader is part of the industry and will understand the technical terms (Incorrect. This passage was written for the average consumer, which means the text is written with an informal, friendly tone.)
- People who are considering a career in the industry; the language tries to coax people to go into the field (Incorrect. This passage was written for the average consumer, which means the text is written with an informal, friendly tone.)
- Consumers who are looking to buy a specific product; the language is formal and filled with industry-specific terms (Incorrect. This passage was written for the average consumer, which means the text is written with an informal, friendly tone.)
A: Average consumers; the language is informal and friendly

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form B) Question 1199963 - Objective(s) 6.5.2

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After reading the "Understanding Ads" passage, based on the way the author presented and delivered the content in an informal and factual way, what was the author’s intended purpose?
- To inform readers about the techniques of advertisers (Correct. The purpose for writing depends on the discipline the writer is writing for, the topic he or she will cover, and the goals of that particular writing task. This author’s purpose was to inform readers about the techniques of advertisers.)
- To entertain readers with details about specific advertisers (Incorrect. The purpose for writing depends on the discipline the writer is writing for, the topic he or she will cover, and the goals of that particular writing task. This passage is not intended to entertain readers.)
- To show readers the most successful advertisements (Incorrect. The purpose for writing depends on the discipline the writer is writing for, the topic he or she will cover, and the goals of that particular writing task. This passage is not intended to show readers the most successful advertisements.)
- To persuade readers to buy products based on an advertisement (Incorrect. The purpose for writing depends on the discipline the writer is writing for, the topic he or she will cover, and the goals of that particular writing task. This passage is not intended to persuade readers.)
A: To inform readers about the techniques of advertisers

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form B) Question 1199987 - Objective(s) 6.5.2

If an author wanted to persuade people to recycle, how would that shape the content and delivery of her article?
- She would encourage readers to recycle by providing facts and statistics as to why recycling is important to the earth. (Correct. The purpose for writing depends on the discipline the writer is writing for, the topic he or she will cover, and the goals of that particular writing task. To persuade people to recycle, the author would provide facts and statistics about why recycling is important to the earth.)
- She would persuade readers to think about the history of recycling and why, where, and how it began. (Incorrect. The purpose for writing depends on the discipline the writer is writing for, the topic he or she will cover, and the goals of that particular writing task. To persuade people to recycle, the author would provide facts and statistics about why recycling is important to the earth.)
- She would ask readers to consider the technical aspects of recycling and explain the processes involved with recycling from start to finish. (Incorrect. The purpose for writing depends on the discipline the writer is writing for, the topic he or she will cover, and the goals of that particular writing task. To persuade people to recycle, the author would provide facts and statistics about why recycling is important to the earth.)
- She would amuse readers by providing a story about a water bottle and the journey it takes from being thrown into a recycling bin to its new life as a yoga mat. (Incorrect. The purpose for writing depends on the discipline the writer is writing for, the topic he or she will cover, and the goals of that particular writing task. To persuade people to recycle, the author would provide facts and statistics about why recycling is important to the earth.)
A: She would encourage readers to recycle by providing facts and statistics as to why recycling is important to the earth.