Title: Unit 3 Assessment - Form A
Course: Developmental English > Section: Unit 3: Discovering Implied Meaning

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152500 - Objective(s) 3.1.1

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What is the author's point of view in the passage?
- first person (Correct. You have identified “I” as the pronoun in the passage that indicates first-person point of view.)
- second person (Incorrect. Point of view refers to the perspective used by the writer in a story, article, or essay. It lets the reader know who is telling the story or making the argument.)
- third-person limited (Incorrect. Point of view refers to the perspective used by the writer in a story, article, or essay. It lets the reader know who is telling the story or making the argument.)
- third-person omniscient (Incorrect. Point of view refers to the perspective used by the writer in a story, article, or essay. It lets the reader know who is telling the story or making the argument.)
A: first person

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152488 - Objective(s) 3.1.2

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Which sentence best describes the cultural context of the passage?
- The passage takes place in ancient times, and the main character is a farmer. (Incorrect. The cultural context is made up of several factors including setting/location, background, cultures, beliefs, and community.)
- The passage takes place in ancient times, and the main character is a farmer who reads letters from his great-grandfather. (Incorrect. The cultural context is made up of several factors including setting/location, background, cultures, beliefs, and community.)
- The passage takes place in modern times, and the main character is an Italian farmer who learns about his American heritage. (Incorrect. The cultural context is made up of several factors including setting/location, background, cultures, beliefs, and community.)
- The passage takes place in modern times, and the main character is an American farmer who learns about his Italian and farming heritage. (Correct. You have identified the best description of the cultural context of the passage. The setting and the main character learning about his heritage is the cultural context.)
A: The passage takes place in modern times, and the main character is an American farmer who learns about his Italian and farming heritage.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152476 - Objective(s) 3.4.1

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What is the implied main idea of the passage?
- Families should always save old letters. (Incorrect. Sometimes the main idea of a passage is not clearly stated, but rather it is “implied.” You can determine the implied main idea of a reading by asking: What is the central point the author is trying to make?)
- Heritage can provide a source of inspiration. (Correct. You have identified the implied main idea of the passage. It was implied that “heritage can provide a source of inspiration;” it was not explicitly stated.)
- Farming is more difficult than building skyscrapers. (Incorrect. Sometimes the main idea of a passage is not clearly stated, but rather it is “implied.” You can determine the implied main idea of a reading by asking: What is the central point the author is trying to make?)
- Immigrants to America rarely found the work they sought. (Incorrect. Sometimes the main idea of a passage is not clearly stated, but rather it is “implied.” You can determine the implied main idea of a reading by asking: What is the central point the author is trying to make?)
A: Heritage can provide a source of inspiration.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152378 - Objective(s) 3.8.1

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What is the meaning of the word deplorable in the second letter?
- fearful (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown words. Toward the end of the first paragraph, Angelo describes the smell of “garbage that is left on the street” and “coal in the air.” These help define deplorable.)
- painful (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown words. Toward the end of the first paragraph, Angelo describes the smell of “garbage that is left on the street” and “coal in the air.” These help define deplorable.)
- unbearable (Correct. You have used the context clues “garbage that is left on the street” and “coal in the air” to identify the meaning of deplorable.)
- unforgivable (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown words. Toward the end of the first paragraph, Angelo describes the smell of “garbage that is left on the street” and “coal in the air.” These help define deplorable.)
A: unbearable

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152366 - Objective(s) 3.8.1

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Read this sentence from paragraph 5 of the passage.

Pagano's farm, Angelo's legacy, has sustained four generations of Paganos.

What does the word legacy mean?
- something inherited by another culture (Incorrect. Context clues are used to define unknown words. The clues “Pagano's farm” and “four generations of Paganos” help you figure out the meaning of the word legacy.)
- something that is worth a lot of money (Incorrect. Context clues are used to define unknown words. The clues “Pagano's farm” and “four generations of Paganos” help you figure out the meaning of the word legacy.)
- something received from an ancestor (Correct. You have used the context clues “Pagano's farm” and “four generations of Paganos” to identify the meaning of legacy.)
- something that helps a family grow (Incorrect. Context clues are used to define unknown words. The clues “Pagano's farm” and “four generations of Paganos” help you figure out the meaning of the word legacy.)
A: something received from an ancestor

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152354 - Objective(s) 3.9.1

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Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

seam: a line formed where two pieces of cloth are sewn together

What does the word seamstress mean in this sentence from paragraph 4 of the passage?

Angelo continued to work in construction, and Sofia earned money as a seamstress.
- chef (Incorrect. A root word is a basic word that cannot be reduced to a smaller word and has a meaning all on its own. Use the definitions of familiar root words to help you define words with prefixes and suffixes.)
- teacher (Incorrect. A root word is a basic word that cannot be reduced to a smaller word and has a meaning all on its own. Use the definitions of familiar root words to help you define words with prefixes and suffixes.)
- designer (Incorrect. A root word is a basic word that cannot be reduced to a smaller word and has a meaning all on its own. Use the definitions of familiar root words to help you define words with prefixes and suffixes.)
- dressmaker (Correct. You have used the root word “seam” to identify the meaning of the word seamstress.)
A: dressmaker

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152342 - Objective(s) 3.6.1

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Which verb from paragraph 1 of the passage is past tense?
- remember (Incorrect. Past tense refers to situations that have already happened. Past tense verbs are sometimes created when a verb is combined with a helping verb.)
- listening (Incorrect. Past tense refers to situations that have already happened. Past tense verbs are sometimes created when a verb is combined with a helping verb.)
- envisioned (Correct. You have identified the verb that is in the past tense. The verb “envisioned” is past tense.)
- traveling (Incorrect. Past tense refers to situations that have already happened. Past tense verbs are sometimes created when a verb is combined with a helping verb.)
A: envisioned

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152330 - Objective(s) 3.6.1

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Which verb from paragraphs 4 and 5 of the passage is past tense?
- continue (Incorrect. Past tense refers to situations that have already happened. Verbs that are written in past tense often end in -ed, like “showed” and “laughed.”)
- arrive (Incorrect. Past tense refers to situations that have already happened. Verbs that are written in past tense often end in -ed, like “showed” and “laughed.”)
- earned (Correct. You have identified the verb that is in the past tense. Verbs that are written in past tense often end in -ed.)
- wait (Incorrect. Past tense refers to situations that have already happened. Verbs that are written in past tense often end in -ed, like “showed” and “laughed.”)
A: earned

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152318 - Objective(s) 3.6.2

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Which sentence from the first handwritten letter is in the present tense?
- Many people were not allowed to go into New York City. (Incorrect. Present tense refers to situations that are happening right now.)
- As planned, our neighbor's son-in-law, a fine young man, met me at the boat dock. (Incorrect. Present tense refers to situations that are happening right now.)
- I have a roof over my head, and I am warm and dry. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that is in the present tense. Present tense refers to situations that are happening right now.)
- I will send for you soon. (Incorrect. Present tense refers to situations that are happening right now.)
A: I have a roof over my head, and I am warm and dry.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152306 - Objective(s) 3.6.3

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Which sentence from the first handwritten letter is in the future tense?
- I am healthy, though. (Incorrect. Future tense refers to situations that will happen sometime in the future and often uses a helping verb.)
- There are so many people in such a big city. (Incorrect. Future tense refers to situations that will happen sometime in the future and often uses a helping verb.)
- We are all immigrants who are either working or looking for work. (Incorrect. Future tense refers to situations that will happen sometime in the future and often uses a helping verb.)
- I will send for you soon. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that is in future tense. Future tense often uses the helping verb “will.”)
A: I will send for you soon.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152464 - Objective(s) 3.3.2

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Which sentence from “Ellis Island” is a major supporting detail?
- Most arriving immigrants were there for only a short three to five hours. (paragraph 1) (Incorrect. Major supporting details typically make up the topic sentences of the supporting paragraphs in a passage. The topic sentence tells what the paragraph is about.)
- The doctors at Ellis Island were skilled at conducting "six-second physicals" during which they could diagnose various conditions with just a glance. (paragraph 1) (Incorrect. Major supporting details typically make up the topic sentences of the supporting paragraphs in a passage. The topic sentence tells what the paragraph is about.)
- The minority who were detained on Ellis Island can be divided into three categories. (paragraph 2) (Correct. You have identified the sentence that contains a major supporting detail of the passage. Major supporting details typically make up the topic sentences of the supporting paragraphs in a passage.)
- The diseases that examining doctors looked for were cholera, scalp and nail fungus, tuberculosis, insanity, epilepsy, mental impairments, and trachoma, a highly contagious eye infection that could lead to blindness and death. (paragraph 2) (Incorrect. Major supporting details typically make up the topic sentences of the supporting paragraphs in a passage. The topic sentence tells what the paragraph is about.)
A: The minority who were detained on Ellis Island can be divided into three categories. (paragraph 2)

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152452 - Objective(s) 3.3.3

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Which of the following is not a minor supporting detail in the passage “Ellis Island”?
- Most Ellis Island immigrants were kept for three to five hours. (Incorrect. Major supporting details typically make up the topic sentences of the supporting paragraphs in a passage. Minor supporting details are found within each individual paragraph.)
- Three categories of people were detained on Ellis Island. (Correct. You have identified the detail that was not a minor supporting detail from the passage. This is a major supporting detail. Minor supporting details are found within each individual paragraph.)
- Doctors looked for trachoma, a highly contagious eye infection. (Incorrect. Major supporting details typically make up the topic sentences of the supporting paragraphs in a passage. Minor supporting details are found within each individual paragraph.)
- Legal exams were to ensure immigrants could support themselves. (Incorrect. Major supporting details typically make up the topic sentences of the supporting paragraphs in a passage. Minor supporting details are found within each individual paragraph.)
A: Three categories of people were detained on Ellis Island.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152390 - Objective(s) 3.9.1

Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

equi- (prefix): equal or equally; [Latin]

What does the word equilibrium mean in the following sentence?

After being jostled by the crowd at the mall, John had to sit down for a minute to get his equilibrium back.
- health (Incorrect. A prefix is a word part that is attached to the beginning of a root word to enhance or change its meaning. Use the definition of the prefix “equi-” to help you understand the meaning of equilibrium.)
- memory (Incorrect. A prefix is a word part that is attached to the beginning of a root word to enhance or change its meaning. Use the definition of the prefix “equi-” to help you understand the meaning of equilibrium.)
- strength (Incorrect. A prefix is a word part that is attached to the beginning of a root word to enhance or change its meaning. Use the definition of the prefix “equi-” to help you understand the meaning of equilibrium.)
- balance (Correct. You have used the prefix “equi-” to identify the meaning of equilibrium.)
A: balance

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152512 - Objective(s) 3.6.3

Which verb is in the future tense?
- have dreamt (Incorrect. Future tense refers to situations that will happen sometime in the future and often uses a helping verb.)
- will dream (Correct. You have identified the verb that is in the future tense. Future tense often uses the helping verb “will.”)
- dreamed (Incorrect. Future tense refers to situations that will happen sometime in the future and often uses a helping verb.)
- dreams (Incorrect. Future tense refers to situations that will happen sometime in the future and often uses a helping verb.)
A: will dream

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152438 - Objective(s) 3.6.4

Read the following sentences.

When I first got off the bus, I around as if in a daze. I for my family.

Choose the verbs that make these sentences correct.
- looked / was searching (Correct. You have identified the verbs that make this sentence correct. The verb tenses are consistent and keep track of the events in the sentence.)
- looked / am searching (Incorrect. The verb tense helps us keep track of the sequence of events being described. Make sure to keep the verb tense consistent throughout a text.)
- look / was searching (Incorrect. The verb tense helps us keep track of the sequence of events being described. Make sure to keep the verb tense consistent throughout a text.)
- look / am searching (Incorrect. The verb tense helps us keep track of the sequence of events being described. Make sure to keep the verb tense consistent throughout a text.)
A: looked / was searching

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152426 - Objective(s) 3.6.4

Read the following sentences.

My friend Betsy late for rehearsal. I her to make sure she was not sick.

Choose the verbs that make these sentences correct.
- will be / call (Incorrect. The verb tense helps us keep track of the sequence of events being described. Make sure to keep the verb tense consistent throughout a text.)
- was / call (Incorrect. The verb tense helps us keep track of the sequence of events being described. Make sure to keep the verb tense consistent throughout a text.)
- was / called (Correct. You have identified the verbs that make these sentences correct. The verb tenses are consistent and keep track of the events in the sentence.)
- is / calling (Incorrect. The verb tense helps us keep track of the sequence of events being described. Make sure to keep the verb tense consistent throughout a text.)
A: was / called

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152414 - Objective(s) 3.7.1

Read the following sentence.

These former presidents of the United States their mark on the country.

Choose the correct verb to use in the sentence.
- leaves (Incorrect. Subject-verb agreement happens when the writer uses subjects and verbs that match each other in both number (singular or plural) and person (first, second, or third). The subject “presidents” is plural, so the verb must also be plural.)
- has left (Incorrect. Subject-verb agreement happens when the writer uses subjects and verbs that match each other in both number (singular or plural) and person (first, second, or third). The subject “presidents” is plural, so the verb must also be plural.)
- have left (Correct. You have identified the appropriate verb to complete the sentence. The subject “presidents” is plural, so the verb must also be plural.)
- will leaves (Incorrect. Subject-verb agreement happens when the writer uses subjects and verbs that match each other in both number (singular or plural) and person (first, second, or third). The subject “former presidents” is plural, so the verb must also be plural.)
A: have left

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152402 - Objective(s) 3.7.1

Read the following sentence.

When we bake, Theresa always walks into the room, inhales deeply, and smiles, because she the aroma of freshly baked bread.

Choose the correct verb to use in the sentence.
- appreciate (Incorrect. Subject-verb agreement happens when the writer uses subjects and verbs that match each other in number (singular or plural). The subject “she” is singular, so the verb must also be singular.)
- appreciates (Correct. You have identified the appropriate verb to complete the sentence. The subject “she” is singular, so the verb must also be singular.)
- can be appreciated (Incorrect. Subject-verb agreement happens when the writer uses subjects and verbs that match each other in number (singular or plural). The subject “she” is singular, so the verb must be singular.)
- will have appreciated (Incorrect. Subject-verb agreement happens when the writer uses subjects and verbs that match each other in number (singular or plural). The subject “she” is singular, so the verb must be singular.)
A: appreciates

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 154483 - Objective(s) 3.5.2 , 3.5.1

Read the following sentences.

It is difficult to fully prepare for an extended trip to a foreign country, but there are a few things you can do.

Learning to speak the language is a great idea if you have time.

Learn at least a few words of the language so that you are able to communicate about important matters.

Buy a few good maps to help you get around.

Read travel books to become familiar with the customs of the country, including customary dress for males and females, customs at meals, and accepted behavior in public places.

Read about the area's weather and topography so that you can pack the correct clothing and footwear.

Expect surprises and expect to learn many new ways of doing things.

Enjoy the rich cultural experience that can only come from this kind of travel!

Use referents and transitions to connect these sentences together into a coherent paragraph.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 154487 - Objective(s) 3.5.2 , 3.5.1

Read the following sentences.

Eating fruits and vegetables produced by local farmers is good for the health of the environment, the health of our bodies, and the health of the economy.

Eating fruits and vegetables produced by local farmers benefits the environment because the fruits and vegetables do not have to be transported very far.

Less transit means less fossil fuels to pollute the environment.

Our bodies benefit from eating fruits and vegetables produced by local farmers because the produce retains more vitamins than produce that was picked days or weeks earlier.

We derive health benefits from fruits and vegetables produced by local farmers because preservatives and waxes are often not used by small farmers.

Local economies will benefit if we buy from small farmers who have trouble competing with big corporations.

Use referents and transitions to connect these sentences together into a coherent paragraph.