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

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 614987 - Objective(s) 6.4.1

Which of the following is a strategy for crafting an effective conclusion to an essay?
- Provide analysis and make connections. (Correct. Providing analysis and making connections is an effective way to conclude your essay.)
- Add more details or examples. (Incorrect. This strategy is not effective and should be avoided for an essay conclusion.)
- Add a fact that was not included in the body of the essay. (Incorrect. This strategy is not effective and should be avoided for an essay conclusion.)
- Introduce a new idea. (Incorrect. This strategy is not effective and should be avoided for an essay conclusion.)
A: Provide analysis and make connections.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 976308 - Objective(s) 6.7.1

Read the following sentence:

The geodesic dome, which became popular in the 1960s, uses a similar design.

What is the relative clause in this sentence?
- which became popular in the 1960s (Correct. You identified the relative clause in the sentence.)
- uses a similar design (Incorrect. This is not the relative clause in the sentence.)
- in the 1960s (Incorrect. This is not the relative clause in the sentence.)
- the geodesic dome (Incorrect. This is not the relative clause in the sentence.)
A: which became popular in the 1960s

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 976500 - Objective(s) 6.8.2

Which sentence below correctly uses an apostrophe to create a contraction?
- Let’s rent a couple of kayaks and paddle over to the island for a picnic. (Correct. You identified the sentence that uses an apostrophe to create a contraction.)
- Gram and Gramps always want’d to take a cruise. (Incorrect. This is not the sentence that uses an apostrophe to create a contraction.)
- Gingy could’t reach the dropped oar, and soon the rowboat had drifted into the middle of the lake. (Incorrect. This is not the sentence that uses an apostrophe to create a contraction.)
- The rescuers were unable to see the sinking ferry in the fog, but they could hear the desperate shouts of it’s passengers. (Incorrect. This is not the sentence that uses an apostrophe to create a contraction.)
A: Let’s rent a couple of kayaks and paddle over to the island for a picnic.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 1060707 - Objective(s) 6.2.1

Read the following paragraph from an essay discussing a ban on outdoor smoking:

Evidence is growing that outdoor smoking poses health risks to non-smokers from secondhand smoke, hot ash, and burning cigarettes. Second hand smoke exposes nonsmokers to dangerous chemicals. Studies show that smoke plumes have enough particulate matter to endanger the health of people nearby, especially those with existing medical issues. Although smoke can drift away quickly outside, smokers often gather together in places like outdoor cafes, near doorways, and at bus stops, parks, and concerts. This can produce a lot of smoke in a small area. Besides the dangers of inhaling smoke, nonsmokers are at risk of cigarette burns or getting ash in their eyes or on their clothing in crowded conditions, such as on busy sidewalks. These health concerns have caused many cities and businesses to restrict smoking in crowded outdoor areas, but there are other reasons for the bans as well.

What is the function of the sentence “These health concerns have caused many cities and businesses to restrict smoking in crowded outdoor areas, but there are other reasons for the bans as well.”
- Linking (Correct. You identified the function of the sentence.)
- Evidence (Incorrect. This is not the function of the sentence.)
- Analysis (Incorrect. This is not the function of the sentence.)
- Main point (Incorrect. This is not the function of the sentence.)
A: Linking

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 1060864 - Objective(s) 6.4.1

Read the following essay, which lacks a conclusion:

Most people are very bad at understanding probability, which is the chance of something happening, or of one event being related to another. That’s why so many of us are more scared of flying than of driving or think vaccines cause autism. When “the odds” involve many possibilities, our hunches about how the world is supposed to work are generally wrong.

If you’ve taken a statistics class, your teacher has probably proved this to you with The Birthday Problem. If you are in a class of twenty-five people, what do you think the chances are that two of them have the same birthday? Most of us would guess it there’s a really small probability, but actually, there’s a greater than 50:50 chance. We think the odds are low because on our own, we rarely meet someone with our birthday. We don’t consider that each of twenty-five people all checking with each of the other twenty-four people makes the coincidence of at least one shared birthday many times more likely.

Which of the options below is the most effective conclusion to the essay?
- Statistics are often used to convince people that something that feels right or matches their instincts is true. But as the Birthday Problem shows, the probability of something happening is frequently not what we imagine it to be. Events and coincidences are often much more likely to occur than we expect. (Correct. This option is the most effective conclusion for the essay.)
- Let’s do the math. If there are twenty-four people in the room with you, you have twenty-four chances to find someone who shares your birthday. Not likely. But if everyone else checks dates with the other twenty-four people, that is three hundred chances for a match! Pretty likely. (Incorrect. This option does not provide an effective conclusion for the essay.)
- The point is, most people don’t understand that probability isn’t just what happens to you but what happens to everyone. The Birthday Problem proves that few people understand the odds. In conclusion, think about that the next time you buy a lottery ticket. (Incorrect. This option does not provide an effective conclusion for the essay.)
- In one of the Star Wars movies, Han Solo snaps, “Never tell me the odds!” This line is usually thought to mean that you shouldn’t give up even if it seems your chances are small. But maybe it only goes to show that Commander Solo should have taken more math classes. (Incorrect. This option does not provide an effective conclusion for the essay.)
A: Statistics are often used to convince people that something that feels right or matches their instincts is true. But as the Birthday Problem shows, the probability of something happening is frequently not what we imagine it to be. Events and coincidences are often much more likely to occur than we expect.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 1066025 - Objective(s) 6.5.1

Read this excerpt from a passage.

Biomimicry is not cosmetic imitation. Buildings that simply look like a fish, a shell—or some other object in nature—are not using the principles of biomimicry. If a structure truly employs the principles of biomimicry, the natural features are incorporated because their designs work with the natural environment and are efficient. Look around and see what solutions nature has to offer. You may just be inspired to design a new eco-friendly structure.

Who is the intended audience for this passage?
- architecture students (Correct. You identified the intended audience for this passage.)
- builders (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this passage.)
- biology students (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this passage.)
- city planners (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this passage.)
A: architecture students

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 1066085 - Objective(s) 6.5.1

Read this excerpt from a passage.

There was a time when robots and home automation were just a fantasy. Robots were found only in science fiction and home automation was limited to cartoon families who had every convenience at their fingertips. Meals arrived with a simple push of a button. A robot maid performed every task humans didn’t care to do. Today, these once visionary ideas have become reality.

In factories, robots perform hazardous tasks; in homes, they vacuum the floor. Houses can now lock themselves and lights are programmed to turn off and on automatically. In hospitals, doctors use robots to perform surgery. Cars that drive themselves are in development. As automated machines and robots take on more human tasks, there are serious questions to consider. What will become of society if robots do all the work? Will humans become too dependent on machines and lose the ability to do things for themselves? Will robots eventually become smarter than humans?

Who is the intended audience for this passage?
- people who are interested in robots (Correct. You identified the intended audience for this passage.)
- experts who design robots (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this passage.)
- science fiction writers (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this passage.)
- robots with artificial intelligence (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this passage.)
A: people who are interested in robots

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 1066121 - Objective(s) 6.5.2

Read this excerpt from a passage.

Schools also censor by prohibiting some articles to be printed in student newspapers. Approximately 74 percent of high schools in the United States offer student newspapers or journalism programs. Student publications are a safe venue where adolescents can express their opinions. These programs are often run by students and overseen by teachers and other adults at the school. Before articles are printed, they usually go through an editing and review process. Although this is a normal part of the publication process, it can sometimes lead to censorship. There have been many cases where portions of the text or entire articles have been removed from school newspapers for being inappropriate. A famous Supreme Court case involving this issue occurred in 1988 in Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier. The principal of Hazelwood East High School prohibited two topics from being printed in the school newspaper. Hazelwood East students brought the case to court, arguing that their First Amendment right to free speech had been violated. In this case, the court ruled that the principal did not violate the students’ free speech right. The court pointed out that the school newspaper was not a "public forum," and that, therefore, students did not have the same First Amendment rights as other journalists. Many people were outraged by this decision and continue to fight censorship in school newspapers.

What is the intended purpose of this section of the passage?
- To present evidence about censorship in school newspapers. (Correct. You identified the intended purpose of this passage.)
- To teach students about journalism and the writing process. (Incorrect. This is not the intended purpose of this passage.)
- To present the full details about a famous Supreme Court case. (Incorrect. This is not the intended purpose of this passage.)
- To show the steps involved in publishing a newspaper. (Incorrect. This is not the intended purpose of this passage.)
A: To present evidence about censorship in school newspapers.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 1066157 - Objective(s) 6.5.2

Read this introduction and conclusion to a passage.

Introduction

The world faces a calamitous food crisis if we do not stop overfishing. According to the United Nations, about one billion people, mostly in developing countries, rely on fish as their primary source of animal protein. What will they do when the fish run out? That crisis could occur soon. While there will probably never be a time when we do not have fish, there could come a time when we no longer have enough fish. The cause of this fish shortage is overfishing. Overfishing occurs "when more fish are caught than the population can replace through natural reproduction," according to the World Wildlife Foundation. Once this occurs, the species is no longer "sustainable."

Conclusion

Overfishing is a complex problem. Governments and organizations are hard at work to try to figure out a solution. So, what can you do to help the situation? Be more aware of where the fish you eat originates. Is it farmed or caught in the wild? Find other sources of protein to eat. Work to expand areas where fishing is prohibited. Solving the problem of overfishing will not be easy, but we can all play a role.

What is the intended purpose of this section of the passage?
- To persuade consumers to help stop overfishing. (Correct. You identified the intended purpose of this section of the passage.)
- To convince governments to stop supporting fishermen. (Incorrect. This is not the intended purpose of this section of the passage.)
- To educate the reader about the World Wildlife Foundation. (Incorrect. This is not the intended purpose of this section of the passage.)
- To encourage restaurant owners to stop serving fish. (Incorrect. This is not the intended purpose of this section of the passage.)
A: To persuade consumers to help stop overfishing.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 1066205 - Objective(s) 6.5.3

Read this excerpt from a passage.

"What do I think of the postal service? Last month when I mailed a check to pay my phone bill, it arrived a week late. I got charged a late fee! Mail delivery these days is terrible!"

- Kevin D., Cottonwood, CA

"I think the USPS is great! Look, for under fifty cents they’ll take this card and get it to my son who’s in college on the other side of the country. That’s a pretty good deal."

- Nancy W., Boston, MA

As these comments made in front of post offices in various parts of the country reveal, people have strong opinions about the United States Postal Service, commonly known as the USPS. However, despite the strength of people’s feelings, the truth is that Americans are using the USPS less and less and the agency has been losing money for years. When was the last time you mailed or received a letter written on stationery, tucked into a hand-addressed envelope, with a stamp stuck in the upper-right corner? If you’re like most Americans, it’s been a while. However, it probably hasn’t been that long since you sent or got a text, an e-mail, or a tweet. A decreasing volume of first-class mail, mostly personal correspondence, bills, and small packages, is at the root of many of the USPS’s problems.

What features show this is an example of pop culture writing?
- It uses testimonies and anecdotes as evidence and speaks directly to the reader. (Correct. You identified the features that show this is an example of pop culture writing.)
- The author uses the third-person point of view in order to inform the reader. (Incorrect. These are not the features that show this is an example of pop culture writing.)
- The tone is objective, straightforward, and informative. (Incorrect. These are not the features that show this is an example of pop culture writing.)
- It references primary sources and references historic events for context. (Incorrect. These are not the features that show this is an example of pop culture writing.)
A: It uses testimonies and anecdotes as evidence and speaks directly to the reader.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 1066229 - Objective(s) 6.5.3

Read this excerpt from an essay.

A genetically modified organism is one whose genes have been altered. Genes from one species are inserted into a second species. The goal of this process is to introduce a desired trait or characteristic into the second species. For example, corn is vulnerable to certain kinds of worms that eat and destroy the corn stalks. Genes can be taken from some bacteria and inserted into the corn. These genes from the bacteria enable the corn to produce proteins that kill the worms. This genetically modified corn is now resistant to these pests. Other plants, such as tomatoes, have been genetically altered in a similar fashion, to remain fresher longer.

Characteristics of GMO Plants
Trait | Advantage
Pest-resistant | Less damage by insects or viruses
Herbicide-resistant | Herbicides kill only weeds, not crop
Delayed ripening | Easier shipping
Size | Increased consumer satisfaction
Cold-resistant | Withstand freezing

What features show this is an example of scientific writing?
- It uses a chart to compare observed traits with their corresponding advantages. (Correct. You identified the feature that shows this is an example of scientific writing.)
- It defines large words with trendy examples to help the reader relate and understand. (Incorrect. This is not a feature that shows this is an example of scientific writing.)
- It uses first- and second-person point of view and speaks directly to the reader. (Incorrect. These are not features that show this is an example of scientific writing.)
- It uses historical data and the narrative is arranged chronologically. (Incorrect. These are not features that show this is an example of scientific writing.)
A: It uses a chart to compare observed traits with their corresponding advantages.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 1197674 - Objective(s) 6.6.1

Which sentence contains a coordinating conjunction and uses correct punctuation?
- Mrs. Richmond encouraged Victor to present his project, and he ended up winning an award at the conference. (Correct. This sentence contains a coordinating conjunction and uses correct punctuation.)
- Mrs. Richmond encouraged Victor to present his project and he ended up winning an award at the conference. (Incorrect. This sentence contains a coordinating conjunction but does not use correct punctuation.)
- Mrs. Richmond encouraged Victor to present his project, thus he ended up winning an award at the conference. (Incorrect. This sentence does not contain a coordinating conjunction and does not use correct punctuation.)
- Before Victor won an award at the conference, Mrs. Richmond encouraged him to present his project. (Incorrect. This sentence contains a subordinating conjunction but not a coordinating conjunction.)
A: Mrs. Richmond encouraged Victor to present his project, and he ended up winning an award at the conference.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 1197686 - Objective(s) 6.6.1

Read the following sentence:

Mom is going to throw the pizza away unless you want some.

What is the conjunction? Is it subordinating or coordinating?
- unless / subordinating (Correct. The word "unless" is a subordinating conjunction.)
- unless / coordinating (Incorrect. The word "unless" is not a coordinating conjunction.)
- away / subordinating (Incorrect. The word "away" is not a subordinating conjunction.)
- away / coordinating (Incorrect. The word "away" is not a coordinating conjunction.)
A: unless / subordinating

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 1197758 - Objective(s) 6.2.1

Read the following paragraph from a letter to the editor:

The continued use of public funds to maintain the Tahoe Rim Trail is a sound financial investment. Hiking the trail is a wonderful experience that draws people from all over the country, and those visitors spend money. This year alone, more than 100,000 people used the TRT. Every one of them contributed to the local economy by buying gas, food, or outdoor gear. Beyond these immediate benefits, recreational resources like trails provide long-term monetary returns by improving the quality of life in the area.

Identify the function of the sentences, "The continued use of public funds to maintain the Tahoe Rim Trail is a sound financial investment. Hiking the trail is a wonderful experience that draws people from all over the country, and those visitors spend money."
- Main point (Correct. These sentences function as the main point in this paragraph.)
- Evidence (Incorrect. These sentences do not function as evidence in this paragraph.)
- Analysis (Incorrect. These sentences do not function as analysis in this paragraph.)
- Link (Incorrect. These sentences do not function as a link in this paragraph.)
A: Main point

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 1197770 - Objective(s) 6.8.1

Which sentence below correctly uses apostrophes to show ownership or a relationship?
- The whaling museum’s exhibits included old wooden ships and carved tusks. (Correct. Apostrophes are used correctly in this sentence.)
- The whaling museums exhibit’s included old wooden ships and carved tusks. (Incorrect. Apostrophes are not used correctly in this sentence.)
- The whaling museums exhibits included old wooden ships and carved tusk’s. (Incorrect. Apostrophes are not used correctly in this sentence.)
- The whaling museums exhibits' included old wooden ships' and carved tusks. (Incorrect. Apostrophes are not used correctly in this sentence.)
A: The whaling museum’s exhibits included old wooden ships and carved tusks.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 1197790 - Objective(s) 6.4.1

Read the following essay, which lacks a conclusion:

Sunscreen is a hot topic every summer. Dermatologists recommend wearing it every day to protect your skin from solar radiation. But skeptics say it can cause more harm than good by exposing you to dangerous chemicals and causing Vitamin D deficiency.

There are two good reasons to wear sunscreen: to protect your health, and to protect your looks. Excessive exposure to sunlight can cause skin cancer. Over time, it also makes skin saggy and wrinkled. Numerous studies have shown that regular use of sunscreen reduces the occurrence of skin cancer and also keeps skin smoother and more elastic.

In contrast, there is little evidence that sunscreens currently on the market contain ingredients that are harmful when absorbed. It doesn’t take much sunlight to produce all the Vitamin D needed for good health, either. So, while you should be cautious about what you are putting on your skin, there are not many indicators that sunscreen poses a serious risk to consumers.

Write an effective conclusion paragraph for this essay.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 1197840 - Objective(s) 6.9.1

What does reprehensible mean in the following sentence?

She made the reprehensible choice to abandon the starving newborn puppies instead of taking them to the animal shelter.
- horrible and wicked (Correct. You have correctly identified the meaning of the word reprehensible in the sentence.)
- moral and helpful (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
- unimportant and unnecessary (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
- careless and foolish (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
A: horrible and wicked

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 1197882 - Objective(s) 6.9.1

What does the word incapacitated mean in the following sentence?

After the car crash, Luis was incapacitated for six weeks.
- unable to function normally (Correct. You have correctly identified the meaning of the word incapacitated in the sentence.)
- able to function better than usual (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
- angry and resentful (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
- permanently sick or injured (Incorrect. Context clues can be used to determine the meaning of an unknown word. One way to use context clues is to think about the meanings of the words near or describing the unknown word.)
A: unable to function normally

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form E) Question 1197998 - Objective(s) 6.10.1

Use the dictionary entry to answer the question.

super- (prefix): greater, beyond

Although the princess was very elegant, she had a supercilious attitude toward her younger sisters.

Based on the dictionary entry, what does supercilious mean in the sentence?
- conceited and arrogant (Correct. You have identified the meaning of supercilious using the prefix super- as a clue to determine the definition.)
- humble and accepting (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix super-, to help define the word.)
- fretful and anxious (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix super-, to help define the word.)
- gracious and gentle (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix super-, to help define the word.)
A: conceited and arrogant

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form C) Question 1198010 - Objective(s) 6.3.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Create an outline that you could use to write an analysis essay for the passage "Designed by Nature." 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 the outline of the conclusion.