Title: Unit 5 Assessment - Form D
Course: Developmental English > Section: Unit 5: Analysis through Definition

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 975647 - Objective(s) 5.7.1

Read the following sentence:

We loaded Daniel’s mini-fridge beanbag chair coffee maker and a case of bottled water into the truck.

Which version places commas correctly in the sentence?
- We loaded Daniel’s mini-fridge, beanbag chair, coffee maker, and a case of bottled water into the truck. (Correct. You identified the version that places commas correctly in the sentence.)
- We loaded Daniel’s mini-fridge, beanbag, chair, coffee, maker, and a case of bottled water into the truck. (Incorrect. This is not the version that places commas correctly in the sentence.)
- We loaded Daniel’s mini-fridge, beanbag chair, coffee maker, and a case of bottled water, into the truck. (Incorrect. This is not the version that places commas correctly in the sentence.)
- We loaded Daniel’s mini-fridge beanbag chair, coffee maker, and a case of bottled water into the truck. (Incorrect. This is not the version that places commas correctly in the sentence.)
A: We loaded Daniel’s mini-fridge, beanbag chair, coffee maker, and a case of bottled water into the truck.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 975683 - Objective(s) 5.7.1

Read the following sentence:

Once I threw in the sheets pillowcases and pajamas the towels didn’t fit in the washing machine.

Which version places commas correctly in the sentence?
- Once I threw in the sheets, pillowcases, and pajamas, the towels didn’t fit in the washing machine. (Correct. You identified the version that places commas correctly in the sentence.)
- Once I threw in the sheets, pillowcases, and pajamas, the towels, didn’t fit in the washing machine. (Incorrect. This is not the version that places commas correctly in the sentence.)
- Once I threw in the sheets, pillowcases and pajamas, the towels, didn’t fit in the washing machine. (Incorrect. This is not the version that places commas correctly in the sentence.)
- Once I threw in, the sheets, pillowcases, and pajamas, the towels didn’t fit in the washing machine. (Incorrect. This is not the version that places commas correctly in the sentence.)
A: Once I threw in the sheets, pillowcases, and pajamas, the towels didn’t fit in the washing machine.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 975719 - Objective(s) 5.8.1

The use of second-person pronouns is most appropriate in which situation?
- A dinner invitation (Correct. You identified the most appropriate situation in which to use second-person pronouns.)
- An entry in your diary (Incorrect. This is not the most appropriate situation in which to use second-person pronouns.)
- An autobiography (Incorrect. This is not the most appropriate situation in which to use second-person pronouns.)
- A resume (Incorrect. This is not the most appropriate situation in which to use second-person pronouns.)
A: A dinner invitation

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 975755 - Objective(s) 5.8.1

Fill in the blank in the sentence below with the correct first-person pronoun.

With hard work and a little luck, victory will be !
- mine (Correct. You identified the correct first-person pronoun.)
- theirs (Incorrect. This is not the correct pronoun.)
- his (Incorrect. This is not the correct pronoun.)
- yours (Incorrect. This is not the correct pronoun.)
A: mine

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 975834 - Objective(s) 5.8.2

Read the following sentence:

A retail store marks up items by at least fifty percent, which assures that a profit from every sale.

Which word belongs in the blank?
- it makes (Correct. You identified the words that belong in the blank.)
- she makes (Incorrect. These are not the words that belong in the blank.)
- we make (Incorrect. These are not the words that belong in the blank.)
- I make (Incorrect. These are not the words that belong in the blank.)
A: it makes

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 1060235 - Objective(s) 5.4.1

Read the following introductory paragraph:

Summer is here at last, and people are happily stepping out to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. But there’s a cloud on the horizon. And another one in front of that doorway. And over there, hovering around an outdoor café. Clouds everywhere – clouds of cigarette smoke. Take a deep breath, and it’s not flowers you smell. Run barefoot through the park, but it isn’t just grass you’re stepping on. It’s cigarettes, and butts, and it’s time to put a stop to it. It’s time to ban smoking in all outdoor public spaces.

What is the main function of the sentence “It’s time to ban smoking in all outdoor public spaces,” in the paragraph?
- It presents the thesis. (Correct. You identified the main function of the sentence.)
- It helps set the tone. (Incorrect. This is not the main function of the sentence.)
- It hooks the reader. (Incorrect. This is not the main function of the sentence.)
- It introduces the topic / provides background information. (Incorrect. This is not the main function of the sentence.)
A: It presents the thesis.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 1060385 - Objective(s) 5.6.1

Which of the following is a simple sentence?
- The corn had no preservatives. (Correct. You identified the simple sentence.)
- The corn that we purchased yesterday was not as fresh as some we had this season. (Incorrect. This is not the simple sentence.)
- The corn tasted good, and it had no preservatives. (Incorrect. This is not the simple sentence.)
- After reading the label, I knew the corn had no preservatives (Incorrect. This is not the simple sentence.)
A: The corn had no preservatives.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 1060513 - Objective(s) 5.6.2

Combine the following sentences into a single compound sentence:

Pauline frowned at the newspaper. She threw it down in frustration.
- Pauline frowned at the newspaper, and she threw it down in frustration. (Correct. Correct. Using a comma and a conjunction helped join these two independent clauses into a compound sentence.)
- Pauline frowned at the newspaper, throwing it down in frustration. (Incorrect. This sentence is not a compound sentence.)
- Pauline frowned at the newspaper; throwing it down in frustration. (Incorrect. This sentence is not a compound sentence and is not punctuated correctly.)
- Throwing down the newspaper, Pauline frowned at it. (Incorrect. This sentence is not a compound sentence.)
A: Pauline frowned at the newspaper, and she threw it down in frustration.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 1060622 - Objective(s) 5.6.4

Read the following sentences:

Sally said the pimento loaf looked delicious. She fed it to the dog.

Which revision below is a compound-complex sentence?
- Sally said that the pimento loaf looked delicious; however, she fed it to the dog when no one was looking. (Correct. You identified the compound-complex sentence.)
- Sally said the pimento loaf looked delicious, but she fed it to the dog. (Incorrect. This is not the compound-complex sentence.)
- Although Sally said the pimento loaf looked delicious, she fed it to the dog. (Incorrect. This is not the compound-complex sentence.)
- Sally fed the pimento loaf to the dog despite having said it looked delicious. (Incorrect. This is not the compound-complex sentence.)
A: Sally said that the pimento loaf looked delicious; however, she fed it to the dog when no one was looking.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 1066325 - Objective(s) 5.1.1

Read this sentence.

I dipped my toes into the cool swimming pool; the water was so refreshing.

What is the denotative meaning of the word cool as it is used in the sentence?
- low temperature (Correct. You identified the denotative meaning of the phrase.)
- trendy (Incorrect. This is not the denotative meaning of the phrase.)
- neat (Incorrect. This is not the denotative meaning of the phrase.)
- tranquil (Incorrect. This is not the denotative meaning of the phrase.)
A: low temperature

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 1066397 - Objective(s) 5.1.2

Read these sentences.

Laurel said, "John, it’s time to come clean. We all want to know what really happened to the ice cream that disappeared from the refrigerator."

What is the connotative meaning of the phrase come clean as it is used in this sentence?
- tell the truth (Correct. You identified the connotative meaning of the word.)
- take a shower (Incorrect. This is not the connotative meaning of the word.)
- help out (Incorrect. This is not the connotative meaning of the word.)
- walk away (Incorrect. This is not the connotative meaning of the word.)
A: tell the truth

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 1066469 - Objective(s) 5.2.1

Read this sentence.

I asked my English teacher how he would explain the word "independence," and he said it is an adjective that describes someone's ability to not require help or support from other people.

What type of definition is provided in the sentence?
- formal definition (Correct. You identified the type of definition in the sentence.)
- extended definition (Incorrect. This is not the type of definition in the sentence.)
- informal definition (Incorrect. This is not the type of definition in the sentence.)
- dictionary definition (Incorrect. This is not the type of definition in the sentence.)
A: formal definition

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 1066613 - Objective(s) 5.2.3

Read this excerpt from a passage.

In the United States, freedom of speech is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. There have always been limits to this freedom. No one, for example, has the right to falsely shout "Fire!" in a movie theater. Newspapers do not have the right to print lies about people. These limits to freedom of speech are universally agreed upon and are not considered censorship. Censorship is the suppression or removal of words, images, and ideas because they are thought to be offensive or inappropriate.

Which type of definition does this excerpt provide?
- extended definition (Correct. You identified the type of definition in the sentence.)
- formal definition (Incorrect. This is not the type of definition in the sentence.)
- explained definition (Incorrect. This is not the type of definition in the sentence.)
- simple definition (Incorrect. This is not the type of definition in the sentence.)
A: extended definition

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 1066685 - Objective(s) 5.3.1

Read this excerpt from a passage.

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). This means 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.

How do you know this excerpt contains objective language?
- It uses statistics from a reputable organization that can be proven. (Correct. The statistics from a reputable organization tell you the excerpt contains objective language.)
- It cites many different types of fish, providing good evidence. (Incorrect. This does not tell you the excerpt contains objective language.)
- The language is indirect and easy to interpret. (Incorrect. This does not tell you the excerpt contains objective language.)
- The excerpt actually is subjective because it states opinions. (Incorrect. This does not tell you the excerpt contains objective language.)
A: It uses statistics from a reputable organization that can be proven.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 1066757 - Objective(s) 5.3.2

Read this excerpt from a passage.

The ivory trade centers on African elephants, the best source of the coveted material. African elephant tusks are huge. Each tusk can weigh fifty pounds and measure six feet long. About a third of the weight and size of the tusk is inside the elephant’s head. Sadly, this means that a tusk cannot be removed like a tooth. Instead, the elephant is killed to get the entire tusk.

Which sentence contains subjective language?
- Sadly, this means that a tusk cannot be removed like a tooth. (Correct. You identified the phrase that contains subjective language.)
- Each tusk can weigh fifty pounds and measure six feet long. (Incorrect. This is not the phrase that contains subjective language.)
- About a third of the weight and size of the tusk is inside the elephant’s head. (Incorrect. This is not the phrase that contains subjective language.)
- Instead, the elephant is killed to get the entire tusk. (Incorrect. This is not the phrase that contains subjective language.)
A: Sadly, this means that a tusk cannot be removed like a tooth.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form C) Question 1198056 - Objective(s) 5.4.2

Read the following introductory paragraph, and take special note of the first sentence, which is the hook:

Most people remember the "smart kid" from school; everything seemed to come easily to that person. In fact, many people think that being a successful student is simply a matter of a person's natural intelligence. Research shows, however, that there are actually multiple ways that students can improve study and time management skills that will benefit their grades and overall academic success. Academic success is actually earned through hard work and good study strategies.

In this introductory paragraph, the writer uses a compelling story to which others can relate to hook the reader. The writer's thesis statement is underlined.

Develop an effective hook for the same introduction and thesis statement using a different technique, such as "surprising facts," "humor," a "pop culture reference," or a "thought-provoking definition." Be sure to include the thesis statement from the passage in your paragraph.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 1198088 - Objective(s) 5.6.3

Combine the sentences below to create a complex sentence.

My science class continued on its way to the abandoned gold mine. An unexpected thunderstorm began.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 1198145 - Objective(s) 5.9.1

Read the sentence that follows.

Garlic is used by many cultures in the world and is always in vogue.

Which of the following best replaces the word vogue in this sentence?
- fashion (Correct. You have identified the keywords that help define the word vogue.)
- scary (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.)
- challenging (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.)
- unfavorable (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: fashion

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 1198181 - Objective(s) 5.10.1

Use these dictionary entries to answer the question.

-cian (suffix): person skilled in an activity

The beautician my sister recommended was said to be able to work miracles.

What does the word beautician mean in the sentence?
- someone who beautifies others (Correct. You have identified the meaning of beautician using the suffix -cian as a clue to determine the definition.)
- someone who is extremely beautiful (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -cian, to help define the word.)
- someone who collects beautiful things (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -cian, to help define the word.)
- someone who is lacking in beauty (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -cian, to help define the word.)
A: someone who beautifies others

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 1186203 (Form D) Question 1229206 - Objective(s) 5.1.2

Read the sentences below.

Although not as popular as they once were, musicals play a valuable role in American society. It would be wrong to assume that musical theater is dead.

What is the connotative meaning of the term dead as it is used above?
- Not important or relevant (Correct. You identified the connotative meaning of the word.)
- Not alive (Incorrect. This is not the connotative meaning of the word.)
- Not available (Incorrect. This is not the connotative meaning of the word.)
- Not enjoyable (Incorrect. This is not the connotative meaning of the word.)
A: Not important or relevant