Title: Unit 10 Assessment - Form A
Course: Developmental English > Section: Unit 10: Using Sources in Critical Reading and Writing

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164625 - Objective(s) 10.2.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Read this claim from paragraph 2 of the passage:

Ten years later, mobile phones were available to the public, and since then cell phone technology has completely changed communication.

Which type of evidence does the author use to support this claim?
- Facts and statistics (Incorrect. To identify evidence by type, determine whether it is based on facts and numbers that cannot be argued, the opinions of experts, or a short story about a real-life person.)
- Expert opinion (Correct. You have identified the type of evidence used to support the claim. The opinion that cell phone technology has changed communication is attributed to a news source which is considered an expert.)
- Anecdotal evidence (Incorrect. To identify evidence by type, determine whether it is based on facts and numbers that cannot be argued, the opinions of experts, or a short story about a real-life person.)
- No evidence (Incorrect. To identify evidence by type, determine whether it is based on facts and numbers that cannot be argued, the opinions of experts, or a short story about a real-life person.)
A: Expert opinion

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164613 - Objective(s) 10.2.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Read this claim from paragraph 2 of the passage:

The popularity of cell phones has expanded among adolescents in the past few decades as well, and now 78 percent of teens use cell phones.

Which type of evidence does the author use to support this claim?
- Facts and statistics (Correct. You have identified the correct type of evidence used to support the claim. The passage states the statistic that 78 percent of teens use cell phones.)
- Expert opinion (Incorrect. To identify evidence by type, determine whether it is based on facts and numbers that cannot be argued, the opinions of experts, or a short story about a real-life person.)
- Anecdotal evidence (Incorrect. To identify evidence by type, determine whether it is based on facts and numbers that cannot be argued, the opinions of experts, or a short story about a real-life person.)
- No evidence (Incorrect. To identify evidence by type, determine whether it is based on facts and numbers that cannot be argued, the opinions of experts, or a short story about a real-life person.)
A: Facts and statistics

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164776 - Objective(s) 10.2.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Read this claim from paragraph 8 of the passage:

Cell phones are already enhancing some classroom experiences.

Which type of evidence does the author use to support this claim?
- Anecdotal evidence (Incorrect. To identify evidence by type, determine whether it is based on facts and numbers that cannot be argued, the opinions of experts, or a short story about a real-life person.)
- Expert opinion (Incorrect. To identify evidence by type, determine whether it is based on facts and numbers that cannot be argued, the opinions of experts, or a short story about a real-life person.)
- Facts and statistics (Correct. You have identified the type of evidence used to support the claim. The passage cites a statistic from the Pew Research Center.)
- No evidence (Incorrect. To identify evidence by type, determine whether it is based on facts and numbers that cannot be argued, the opinions of experts, or a short story about a real-life person.)
A: Facts and statistics

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164764 - Objective(s) 10.2.2

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Read this claim from paragraph 3 of the passage.

This proliferation of cell phone use among teens can work to their benefit. It can help keep them safe.

Which evidence would be the most credible to support the claim?
- According to a Department of Education survey, 70% of students who faced emergency situations reported using their cell phones to call their parents. (Correct. You have identified the most credible evidence to support the claim. The Department of Education is a credible source.)
- Based on student interviews, cell phones were used to call parents and arrange safe rides home during a 2011 blackout in a California school. (Incorrect. To identify the best evidence, ask who wrote the information and whether the source is credible.)
- Across the country, many students use cell phones to call their parents and other adults when they need help. (Incorrect. To identify the best evidence, ask who wrote the information and whether the source is credible.)
- Students can use cell phones to call their parents and to call 911 in emergencies. (Incorrect. To identify the best evidence, ask who wrote the information and whether the source is credible.)
A: According to a Department of Education survey, 70% of students who faced emergency situations reported using their cell phones to call their parents.

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164752 - Objective(s) 10.2.2

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Read this claim from paragraph 6 of the passage.

The "new literacies" are important both for classroom learning and for securing jobs after graduation.

Which evidence would be the most credible to support the claim?
- A May 2014 article in the Reed High School Newspaper stated, "Students with technology skills have the easiest time finding jobs after graduation." (Incorrect. To identify the best evidence, ask who wrote the information and whether the source is credible.)
- John B. Scott, a ninth^ grade student was quoted as saying: "I am determined to learn as many technology skills as I can so I can get a good job." (Incorrect. To identify the best evidence, ask who wrote the information and whether the source is credible.)
- Most teachers agree that students should be learning technology in the classroom so they can get employment. (Incorrect. To identify the best evidence, ask who wrote the information and whether the source is credible.)
- In a 2014 survey of the top U. S. corporations, 89 percent stated that "technology literacy" was a very important consideration in their hiring decisions. (Correct. You have identified the most credible evidence to support the claim. A survey of the top corporations would be considered a credible source.)
A: In a 2014 survey of the top U. S. corporations, 89 percent stated that "technology literacy" was a very important consideration in their hiring decisions.

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164601 - Objective(s) 10.3.1

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Which quote from the passage is the best evidence to support the idea that policymakers are incorporating the “new literacies” into school curriculums?
- Researchers agree, calling the understanding of media and technology the "new literacy." (paragraph 5) (Incorrect. To identify the best evidence, look for knowledge that backs up claims and convinces readers that the argument has merit.)
- In 2013, President Obama launched the ConnectED Initiative. This project aims to connect almost all students to the Internet, in their classrooms and libraries, within the next five years. (paragraph 7) (Correct. You have correctly identified the best evidence to support the claim. President Obama's launch of the program shows that policymakers in the White House agree.)
- In history classes, for example, cell phones can be used to explore primary sources on the Internet or to find facts about current events that are not yet in textbooks. (paragraph 8) (Incorrect. To identify the best evidence, look for knowledge that backs up claims and convinces readers that the argument has merit.)
- Cell phones can also be used to increase student collaboration, critical thinking, and personalized feedback from teachers. (paragraph 8) (Incorrect. To identify the best evidence, look for knowledge that backs up claims and convinces readers that the argument has merit.)
A: In 2013, President Obama launched the ConnectED Initiative. This project aims to connect almost all students to the Internet, in their classrooms and libraries, within the next five years. (paragraph 7)

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164589 - Objective(s) 10.3.1

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Which paragraph best supports the claim that cell phones have evolved in their use?
- paragraph 1 (Correct. You have correctly identified the paragraph that supports the claim. Paragraph 1 explains how cell phones today are used for more than just making calls.)
- paragraph 2 (Incorrect. To identify the evidence, look for knowledge that backs up claims and convinces readers that the argument has merit.)
- paragraph 7 (Incorrect. To identify the evidence, look for knowledge that backs up claims and convinces readers that the argument has merit.)
- paragraph 9 (Incorrect. To identify the evidence, look for knowledge that backs up claims and convinces readers that the argument has merit.)
A: paragraph 1

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164577 - Objective(s) 10.14.1

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Which of the following best replaces the word integral in paragraph 1?
- obvious (Incorrect. Paragraph 1 gives examples of how cell phones are used in daily activities. This is a clue to the meaning of integral.)
- attractive (Incorrect. Paragraph 1 gives examples of how cell phones are used in daily activities. This is a clue to the meaning of integral.)
- essential (Correct. You have correctly identified the word that best replaces integral. Paragraph 1 describes the essential nature of cell phones in today's world, which provides clues for the definition.)
- undivided (Incorrect. Paragraph 1 gives examples of how cell phones are used in daily activities. This is a clue to the meaning of integral.)
A: essential

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164740 - Objective(s) 10.15.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the passage.

It is unfortunate but true that recent events have proven that students are proactive in using their cell phones in times of emergency on school campuses.

What does the word unfortunate mean in this sentence?
- somewhat fortunate (Incorrect. Prefixes can help you understand word meanings.)
- rarely fortunate (Incorrect. Prefixes can help you understand word meanings.)
- very fortunate (Incorrect. Prefixes can help you understand word meanings.)
- not fortunate (Correct. You have used the prefix “un-” meaning not, to correctly identify the meaning of unfortunate.)
A: not fortunate

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164800 - Objective(s) 10.1.1

Read these passages.

Overfishing

The world faces a calamitous food crisis if we do not stop overfishing. About one billion people rely on fish as their primary source of animal protein. 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.

Eighty-seven percent of all the world's fish stocks that we know about are at the “breaking point,” according to the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). If the EDF is correct, many species of fish may be lost as a sustainable food source forever, unless we change the way we fish the oceans. The Atlantic cod is one example. The cod was once one of the great food resources on earth, but its numbers are now at an all-time low. The populations of other fish are also in danger of being lost as a food source, including herring, Chilean sea bass, and blue fin tuna.

Elephants and Ivory

Hunters and traders created a network that reached around the world. As a result of the trade in ivory, the population of African elephants, which National Geographic placed at approximately 26 million in 1800, was reduced drastically in a single century. By 1900, there were just 10 million African elephants left.

By 1979, there were only 1.3 million African elephants left. Although the demand for ivory in the West was now falling, in Asia demand was skyrocketing. Ivory products, long a symbol of wealth and prestige in China, were sought after like never before. The number of African elephants plummeted to 600,000 by 1989.

What is the theme of both passages?
- Irresponsible human practices are putting food supplies at risk. (Incorrect. A common theme can be found by identifying similar subject matter in both readings.)
- Wildlife populations are dwindling due to human actions. (Correct. You have identified the common theme. Both passages discuss dwindling wildlife populations that are due to human practices.)
- Careless fishing practices have led to wildlife extinction. (Incorrect. A common theme can be found by identifying similar subject matter in both readings.)
- Popularity of ivory products has increased dramatically. (Incorrect. A common theme can be found by identifying similar subject matter in both readings.)
A: Wildlife populations are dwindling due to human actions.

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164721 - Objective(s) 10.7.2

Which sentence uses the proper APA web source citation to avoid plagiarism?
- According to Joseph Campbell (1991, introduction), Robert Frost was “the most popular poet of his time.” (Correct. You have identified the correct APA style for web source citations. When web sources don't have page numbers, other ways of locating a direct quotation are used.)
- According to Joseph Campbell (Campbell, 1991), Robert Frost was “the most popular poet of his time.” (Incorrect. For APA web source citations, the author's name is only included if it is not part of the in-text citation.)
- According to Joseph Campbell (introduction), Robert Frost was “the most popular poet of his time.” (Incorrect. For APA web source citations, the date of publication is required.)
- According to Joseph Campbell (1991, pg. 12), Robert Frost was “the most popular poet of his time.” (Incorrect. For APA web source citations, page is abbreviated as p.)
A: According to Joseph Campbell (1991, introduction), Robert Frost was “the most popular poet of his time.”

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164788 - Objective(s) 10.7.2

Which sentence uses the proper APA source citation to avoid plagiarism?
- It is believed that elephants communicate with each other by low-pitched calls that humans cannot hear (Jarslowitz, 1956). (Correct. You have identified the correct APA style to cite a source within an essay. APA style requires the last name of the author and the year of publication.)
- It is believed that elephants communicate with each other by low-pitched calls that humans cannot hear (Ray Jarslowitz, 1956, pg. 521). (Incorrect. According to APA style, you do not use the author's full name and "pg." is not the correct way to cite the page number when citing a source.)
- It is believed that elephants communicate with each other by low-pitched calls that humans cannot hear (Jarslowitz, pg. 521). (Incorrect. According to APA style, "pg." is not the correct way to cite the page number when citing a source.)
- It is believed that elephants communicate with each other by low-pitched calls that humans cannot hear (Ray Jarslowitz, 1956). (Incorrect. According to APA style, you do not use the author's full name when citing a source.)
A: It is believed that elephants communicate with each other by low-pitched calls that humans cannot hear (Jarslowitz, 1956).

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164709 - Objective(s) 10.11.2

Read the following entry from a reference list.

Campbell, J. (1988). The Power of Myth.

What information is missing from this entry but required by APA style?
- author's first name (Incorrect. APA style of references does not require the first name of the author.)
- month of publication (Incorrect. APA style of references does not require the month of the publication.)
- page numbers (Incorrect. APA style of references does not require the number of pages in a book.)
- publisher's name (Correct. You have correctly identified the missing information from the reference page entry. The name of a book's publisher should follow the title of the book.)
A: publisher's name

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164697 - Objective(s) 10.13.1

Read the following excerpt from a reference list.

(2010, April 27). News business lags at high schools, too. The New York Times, 12.

What citation element belongs in the blank according to APA citation style?
- Barron, J. (Correct. You have correctly identified the missing element. In APA style, the author's last name and first initial should begin the entry of the references page.)
- Little Publishers (Incorrect. According to APA style, the source should include the author's last name.)
- Student Press Law (Incorrect. According to APA style, the source should include the author's last name.)
- Life Magazine (Incorrect. According to APA style, the source should include the author's last name.)
A: Barron, J.

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164685 - Objective(s) 10.13.1

Read the following excerpt from an article.

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 (Barron, 2010). 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.

Look at the article's reference list:

Barron, J. (2010, April 27). News business lags at high schools, too. The New York Times.  http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/27/news-business-lags-at-high-schools-too/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0.

Crum, M. (2013, September 22). 7 reasons your favorite books were banned. Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/22/banned-books_n_3961834.html.

Student Press Law Center. (2014). The Hazelwood decision and student press. Scholastic.com.  http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/hazelwood-decision-and-student-press.

American Civil Liberties Union. (1999, November 4). All dressed up and nowhere to go: Students and their parents fight uniform policies. ACLU.org. https://www.aclu.org/free-speech/all-dressed-and-nowhere-go-students-and-their-parents-fight-school-uniform-policies.

Which source correlates to the citation in the excerpt?
- News business lags at high schools, too. The New York Times. (Correct. You have identified the correct source. The paragraph cites The New York Times article by Barron as the source.)
- 7 reasons your favorite books were banned. Huffington Post. (Incorrect. According to APA style, the source is identified within an essay by author's last name and date of publication.)
- The Hazelwood decision and student press. Scholastic.com. (Incorrect. According to APA style, the source is identified within an essay by author's last name and date of publication.)
- All dressed up and nowhere to go: Students and their parents fight uniform policies. ACLU.org (Incorrect. According to APA style, the source is identified within an essay by author's last name and date of publication.)
A: News business lags at high schools, too. The New York Times.

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164673 - Objective(s) 10.8.1

Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?
- I loved going to the Willis Tower with Aunt Jules and my cousins. (Correct. You have correctly identified the sentence that uses capitals correctly. All words that are part of a proper noun should be capitalized.)
- I loved going to the Willis Tower with aunt Jules and my cousins. (Incorrect. Capital letters are used for all words that are part of a proper noun.)
- I loved going to the Willis tower with Aunt Jules and my Cousins. (Incorrect. Capital letters are used for all words that are part of a proper noun.)
- I loved going to the Willis tower with aunt Jules and my cousins. (Incorrect. Capital letters are used for all words that are part of a proper noun.)
A: I loved going to the Willis Tower with Aunt Jules and my cousins.

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164661 - Objective(s) 10.8.1

Which sentence uses capitals correctly?
- The play, Much Ado About Nothing, will be directed by Mrs. Cortez at the town lake YMCA. (Incorrect. Capital letters are used for all words that are part of a proper noun.)
- The play, Much Ado About Nothing, will be directed by Mrs. Cortez at the Town Lake ymca. (Incorrect. Capital letters are used for all words that are part of a proper noun.)
- The play, Much Ado About Nothing, will be directed by mrs. Cortez at the Town Lake YMCA. (Incorrect. Capital letters are used for all words that are part of a proper noun.)
- The play, Much Ado About Nothing, will be directed by Mrs. Cortez at the Town Lake YMCA. (Correct. You have correctly identified the sentence that uses capitals correctly. All words that are part of a proper noun should be capitalized.)
A: The play, Much Ado About Nothing, will be directed by Mrs. Cortez at the Town Lake YMCA.

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164649 - Objective(s) 10.8.2

Which sentence has titles that are punctuated correctly?
- I found the recipe in a “New York Times” article called A Spoonful of Spring Asparagus, Green as Can Be. (Incorrect. Depending on the length of the work, use italics or quotation marks to set off titles.)
- I found the recipe in a “New York Times” article called “A Spoonful of Spring Asparagus, Green as Can Be.” (Incorrect. Depending on the length of the work, use italics or quotation marks to set off titles.)
- I found the recipe in a New York Times article called “A Spoonful of Spring Asparagus, Green as Can Be.” (Correct. You have identified the sentence that has the titles punctuated correctly. Long works such as newspapers are italicized and short works such as articles are placed in quotation marks.)
- I found the recipe in a New York Times article called “A Spoonful of Spring Asparagus, Green as Can Be.” (Incorrect. Depending on the length of the work, use italics or quotation marks to set off titles.)
A: I found the recipe in a New York Times article called “A Spoonful of Spring Asparagus, Green as Can Be.”

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164637 - Objective(s) 10.9.1

Which of these sentences uses quotation marks correctly?
- When he saw the bird flying in the house he got angry and demanded to know, “who left the door open?” (Incorrect. To punctuate dialogue, make sure to use proper capitalization and put commas in the right place.)
- When he saw the bird flying in the house he got angry and demanded to know “Who Left the door open?” (Incorrect. To punctuate dialogue, make sure to use proper capitalization.)
- When he saw the bird flying in the house he got angry and demanded “who left the door open”? (Incorrect. To punctuate dialogue, make sure to put the end punctuation in the right place.)
- When he saw the bird flying in the house he got angry and demanded, “Who left the door open?” (Correct. You have identified the sentence that uses quotation marks correctly. When using only a partial quote, do not use a capital letter and always make sure to put end punctuation inside quotation marks.)
A: When he saw the bird flying in the house he got angry and demanded, “Who left the door open?”

Q: Unit 10 Quiz 162627 (Form A) Question 164736 - Objective(s) 10.4.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

You have read a passage about the benefits of using cell phones in the classroom. Now, consider this topic for a persuasion essay:

If cell phones are approved for classrooms, should educators place restrictions on their use?

Write a thesis statement for a persuasion essay that addresses this question.