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

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 614975 - Objective(s) 6.4.1

Which of the following is a strategy for crafting an effective conclusion to an essay?
- Make a prediction or offer a solution about your main idea. (Correct. Making a prediction or offering a solution about your main idea is an effective way to conclude your essay.)
- Introduce a new idea and support it with details. (Incorrect. This strategy is not effective and should be avoided for an essay conclusion.)
- Use the verbiage "in summary" to indicate the essay's conclusion. (Incorrect. This strategy is not effective and should be avoided for an essay conclusion.)
- End the essay with one last supporting example. (Incorrect. This strategy is not effective and should be avoided for an essay conclusion.)
A: Make a prediction or offer a solution about your main idea.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 976248 - Objective(s) 6.6.1

Read the following sentence:

I used to get sleepy on long drives until I started listening to audiobooks.

What is the conjunction? Is it subordinating or coordinating?
- until / subordinating (Correct. You identified the conjunction as subordinating.)
- on / coordinating (Incorrect. This is not the correct conjunction.)
- until / coordinating (Incorrect. This is the correct conjunction, but it is not coordinating.)
- on / subordinating (Incorrect. This is not the correct conjunction.)
A: until / subordinating

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 976320 - Objective(s) 6.7.1

Read this sentence.

Whether I like it or not by tomorrow I must choose a college to attend.

Choose the correctly punctuated revision and indicate whether the relative clause is essential to the meaning of the sentence.
- Whether I like it or not, by tomorrow I must choose a college to attend.

The clause “whether I like it or not” is non-essential. (Correct. You identified the correctly punctuated revision and recognized that the clause is non-essential to the meaning of the sentence.)
- Whether I like it or not by tomorrow I must choose a college to attend.

The clause “by tomorrow” is essential. (Incorrect. This is not the correctly punctuated revision or clause.)
- Whether I like it or not, by tomorrow, I must choose a college to attend.

The clause “by tomorrow” is non-essential. (Incorrect. This is not the correctly punctuated revision or clause.)
- Whether I like it or not by tomorrow I must choose a college to attend.

The clause “whether I like it or not” is essential. (Incorrect. This is not the correctly punctuated revision.)
A: Whether I like it or not, by tomorrow I must choose a college to attend.

The clause “whether I like it or not” is non-essential.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 976368 - Objective(s) 6.8.1

Which sentence below correctly uses apostrophes to show ownership or a relationship?
- That blue pony with the rhinestone bridle is Mary’s favorite carousel horse. (Correct. You identified the sentence that correctly uses apostrophes to show ownership or a relationship.)
- The rollercoaster’s always have the longest lines. (Incorrect. This is not the sentence that correctly uses apostrophes to show ownership or a relationship.)
- I was laughing so hard on the bumper cars’ that I could barely steer! (Incorrect. This is not the sentence that correctly uses apostrophes to show ownership or a relationship.)
- When we get to the top of the Ferris wheel, why don’t we rock our chair’s as hard as we can? (Incorrect. This is not the sentence that correctly uses apostrophes to show ownership or a relationship.)
A: That blue pony with the rhinestone bridle is Mary’s favorite carousel horse.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 976476 - Objective(s) 6.8.2

Read the following sentence:

Steve will talk your ear off about his favorite varieties of lettuce, so you had better not mention gardening if you do not want to hear about mulch all night long.

Which revision uses apostrophes correctly to form contractions?
- Steve will talk your ear off about his favorite varieties of lettuce, so you’d better not mention gardening if you don’t want to hear about mulch all night long. (Correct. You identified the revision that uses apostrophes correctly to form contractions.)
- Steve’ll talk your ear off about his favorite varieties of lettuce, so youh’d better not mention gardening if you don’t want to hear about mulch all night long. (Incorrect. This is not the revision that uses apostrophes correctly to form contractions.)
- Stevell talk your ear off about his favorite varieties of lettuce, so you had better not mention gardening if you d’not want to hear about mulch all night long. (Incorrect. This is not the revision that uses apostrophes correctly to form contractions.)
- Steve will talk your ear off about his favorite varieties of lettuce, so you’ve better not mention gardening if you don’t want to hear about mulch all night long. (Incorrect. This is not the revision that uses apostrophes correctly to form contractions.)
A: Steve will talk your ear off about his favorite varieties of lettuce, so you’d better not mention gardening if you don’t want to hear about mulch all night long.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 1060695 - 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 particles 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 “Evidence is growing that outdoor smoking poses health risks to non-smokers from secondhand smoke, hot ash, and burning cigarettes.”
- Main point (Correct. You identified the function of the sentence.)
- Analysis (Incorrect. This is not the function of the sentence.)
- Linking (Incorrect. This is not the function of the sentence.)
- Evidence (Incorrect. This is not the function of the sentence.)
A: Main point

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 1060798 - Objective(s) 6.4.1

Read the following essay, which lacks a conclusion:

Anyone who teaches biology needs to use copyrighted material. You can’t describe the scope of life on Earth or the secret inner life of cells without using pictures, videos, and diagrams. But few of the newest and best examples are in the public domain. Luckily, U.S. law allows educators to use copyrighted materials legally under a principle called fair use. However, fair use isn’t a free for all, and misusing it only teaches your students all the wrong lessons.

Fair use allows teachers to use copyrighted material in the classroom. But in return, teachers are required to exercise restraint. You cannot copy all or most of a textbook so that students do not have to buy it. You can’t copy a nature program off the tv and show it every semester if it is available for sale or rent. You are not allowed to put together a thick packet of articles for your students to buy from you or the college copy shop. Be reasonable - the people who write textbooks and make films need to make a living.

Which of the options below is the most effective conclusion to the essay?
- As a practical matter, your treatment of someone else’s intellectual property in the classroom is mainly between you and your conscience. The chances of being caught or prosecuted for copyright infringement are very small. But the moral consequences of ignoring fair use are immediate and powerful. It is hard to tell your students not to plagiarize when you do it yourself. It’s impossible to convince them that science is all about honest and ethical inquiry after you’ve stolen someone else’s work. (Correct. This option is the most effective conclusion for the essay.)
- U.S. copyright law gives the author of a work the exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display it. Material published before 1923 is now in the public domain. Work created in 1978 or later is copyrighted for lifetime of the author plus 70 years. Work produced between 1923 and 1978 is in a bit of a gray area. The best bet is to assume anything newer than 1923 is copyrighted unless it specifically says otherwise, so apply fair use or don’t use it at all. (Incorrect. This option does not provide an effective conclusion for the essay.)
- In other words, if you want to use copyrighted material make sure you are following fair use rules. Fair use practices let teachers use work that isn’t in the public domain without breaking the law. You don’t want to do it wrong and set a bad example for your students. (Incorrect. This option does not provide an effective conclusion for the essay.)
- Every scientific discovery is built on the work that came before it, and scientists freely and eagerly share their ideas with one another. Teaching is all about sharing knowledge as much as possible, too. But you still have to respect copyright. It’s not just a good idea, it’s the law. (Incorrect. This option does not provide an effective conclusion for the essay.)
A: As a practical matter, your treatment of someone else’s intellectual property in the classroom is mainly between you and your conscience. The chances of being caught or prosecuted for copyright infringement are very small. But the moral consequences of ignoring fair use are immediate and powerful. It is hard to tell your students not to plagiarize when you do it yourself. It’s impossible to convince them that science is all about honest and ethical inquiry after you’ve stolen someone else’s work.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 1066049 - Objective(s) 6.5.1

Read this excerpt from a passage.

A job can positively affect your future employment. Getting a job as a teen tells potential future employers that you have initiative, that is, the energy that’s needed to do something. You’ll probably have several jobs in your lifetime; most of them will require good communication skills as well as good work habits, such as being punctual and following directions well. You can sharpen these skills even if your job is part-time. Having to fill out job applications and going through job interviews as a teen will make you feel more at ease when you repeat the process as an adult.

Who is the intended audience for this passage?
- teenagers (Correct. You identified the intended audience for this passage.)
- parents (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this passage.)
- teachers (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this passage.)
- employers (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this passage.)
A: teenagers

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 1066109 - Objective(s) 6.5.2

Read this excerpt from a passage.

I’m a normal high school kid—that is, I like listening to music. Until about a year ago, I always liked listening to it loud. Loud enough that it filled up my head and pulsed through my body, so the boundary between me and the music disappeared. I’ve listened to countless hours of music—vibrant music pouring into my ears from headphones, washing over me from car speakers, or blasting at me from gigantic speakers at concerts.

But there’s something about me that makes me not so normal. I have a hearing loss and a constant ringing in my ears that, unless some medical miracle happens, I’ll suffer from these impairments forever. My ear problems are so severe that I feel I need to warn you: You have to protect your hearing as much as you can.

What is the intended purpose of this passage?
- To encourage teenagers to protect their hearing. (Correct. You identified the intended purpose of this passage.)
- To convince doctors to support ear protection. (Incorrect. This is not the intended purpose of this passage.)
- To persuade musicians to play music less loudly. (Incorrect. This is not the intended purpose of this passage.)
- To support people with hearing impairments. (Incorrect. This is not the intended purpose of this passage.)
A: To encourage teenagers to protect their hearing.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 1066145 - Objective(s) 6.5.2

Read this excerpt from a passage.

It seems clear that some people feel strongly about the superiority of printed books over e-books. Why? First and foremost, when readers choose print books, they choose to experience the physicality of the book: the cover that encloses and protects what’s inside, its relative heft, the carefully chosen typeface and creamy-colored paper. Print book readers enjoy the feel of the book in their hands as well as the texture and edges of each page. Every book is unique. Hotels offer copies of the Bible with black leather covers and gilded pages; a full set of the printed Encyclopedia Britannica weighs as much as a human being; a softcover version of On the Road is pliable enough to carry in a pocket.

What is the intended purpose of this section of the passage?
- To describe the advantages of printed books. (Correct. You identified the intended purpose of this section of the passage.)
- To discuss the different weights of printed books. (Incorrect. This is not the intended purpose of this section of the passage.)
- To give an extended definition of the word physicality. (Incorrect. This is not the intended purpose of this section of the passage.)
- To examine the book-making process. (Incorrect. This is not the intended purpose of this section of the passage.)
A: To describe the advantages of printed books.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 1066181 - Objective(s) 6.5.3

Read this outline from a section of a passage.

I. Ellis Island

A. Ellis Island detainees

1. Ellis Island was only used for "steerage" or "third-class" ship passengers. People who were detained on Ellis Island can be divided into three categories.

i.   Immigrants who were diagnosed with a contagious disease.

ii.  Immigrants who were judged likely to become public charges because they could not support themselves, such as unescorted women and children.

iii. Immigrants who were judged to be "immoral," such as stowaways, anarchists, and criminals.

What features show this is an example of historical writing?
- It uses facts to inform the reader about a topic, including what happened and why. (Correct. You identified the features that show this is an example of historical writing.)
- It uses research and experimental findings to educate and persuade the reader. (Incorrect. These are not the features that show this is an example of historical writing.)
- It uses informal, subjective language that addresses the reader directly. (Incorrect. These are not the features that show this is an example of historical writing.)
- It discusses recent events and trends with friendly verbiage to entertain the reader. (Incorrect. These are not the features that show this is an example of historical writing.)
A: It uses facts to inform the reader about a topic, including what happened and why.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 1066217 - Objective(s) 6.5.3

Read this outline from a section of a passage.

I.  Overfishing

A.  Causes of overfishing

1.  Take as many fish as you want; throw out or kill what you do not want; do whatever harm you want: these attitudes have all too often ruled the seas.

2. Currently, only 1.6% of our oceans are protected through international agreements; no fishing is allowed within these areas.

3. Fishing is regulated in approximately one-third of the earth’s seas, under national or international laws.

4. The vast majority of our planet’s waters are an unprotected free-for-all.

5. Chart: "The World's Oceans" (percentage of ocean that is protected, covered by law, and unprotected)

What features show this is an example of scientific writing?
- The author uses facts, statistics, and charts to support her claims. (Correct. You identified the features that show this is an example of scientific writing.)
- It presents the information in a way that is provocative. (Incorrect. This is not a feature that shows this is an example of scientific writing.)
- It uses historical information to educate the reader about current events. (Incorrect. This is not a feature that shows this is an example of scientific writing.)
- The topic is light and current and will likely entertain most readers. (Incorrect. These are not features that show this is an example of scientific writing.)
A: The author uses facts, statistics, and charts to support her claims.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 1197626 - Objective(s) 6.5.1

Read this excerpt from a passage.

If you enjoy eating baked fish, shrimp gumbo, crab cakes, or boiled lobster, you’re in luck. Nutritionists say that seafood is healthier to eat than other kinds of animal protein. It is low in fat and cholesterol, and high in the omega-3 oils that promote both heart health and brain development. Current United States Department of Agriculture guidelines suggest that Americans eat two to three seafood meals a week. Unfortunately, most Americans do not consume that amount of fish.

Who is the intended audience for this passage?
- consumers (Correct. The intended audience for this passage is consumers.)
- nutritionists (Incorrect. Nutritionists are not the intended audience for this passage.)
- fishing experts (Incorrect. Fishing experts are not the intended audience for this passage.)
- scientists (Incorrect. Scientists are not the intended audience for this passage.)
A: consumers

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 1197662 - Objective(s) 6.6.1

Which sentence contains a subordinating conjunction that is used with correct punctuation?
- Even if I move to California this summer, my friends will still come to visit for my birthday. (Correct. This sentence contains a subordinating conjunction and uses correct punctuation.)
- Even if I move to California this summer my friends will still come to visit for my birthday. (Incorrect. This sentence contains a subordinating conjunction but does not use correct punctuation.)
- My friends will still come to visit for my birthday, even if I move to California this summer. (Incorrect. This sentence contains a subordinating conjunction but does not use correct punctuation.)
- I may move to California this summer, but my friends will still come to visit for my birthday. (Incorrect. This sentence contains a coordinating conjunction but not a subordinating conjunction.)
A: Even if I move to California this summer, my friends will still come to visit for my birthday.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 1197734 - 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, "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."
- Analysis (Correct. These sentences are functioning as analysis in this paragraph.)
- Evidence (Incorrect. These sentences are not functioning as evidence in this paragraph.)
- Link (Incorrect. These sentences are not functioning as a link in this paragraph.)
- Main point (Incorrect. These sentences are not functioning as a main point in this paragraph.)
A: Analysis

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 1197786 - Objective(s) 6.4.1

Read the following essay, which lacks a conclusion:

Dengue fever is the most common mosquito-borne disease in the world, infecting 100 million new victims every year. In the 1950s, mosquito control efforts and public health campaigns drove this illness from the U.S. Now, it's back. Dengue has reappeared in Florida, Texas, and Hawaii, and it is spreading.

Although it's usually not fatal, there is no vaccine or cure. Sometimes called breakbone fever because of the extreme joint pain it causes, dengue also brings rashes, blistering fever, and sometimes bleeding, organ failure, and shock. A recent study of the illness concluded that "Dengue fever most likely will become a disease the United States must learn to live with as climate change creates opportunities for the disease to gain a foothold." Even more troubling, dengue fever is not alone.

Over the past several decades, infectious disease cases have risen in step with the temperature. Milder winters and wetter springs in many parts of the warming world have led to mosquito and tick population booms. These insects can be active during more months of the year, and in some areas, they are now able to survive where winter freezes used to kill them off. As they have spread, so have the diseases they carry, including Lyme disease, malaria, encephalitis, yellow fever, and West Nile virus.

Write an effective conclusion paragraph for this essay.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 1197810 - Objective(s) 6.9.1

What does the word miniscule mean in the following sentence?

The Italian restaurant was miniscule compared to the huge skyscraper across the street.
- very small (Correct. You have correctly identified the meaning of the word miniscule in the sentence.)
- enormous (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 (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.)
- incredible (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: very small

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 1197870 - Objective(s) 6.9.1

What does the word meticulously mean in the following sentence?

The nurse meticulously cleaned the room until every surface was fresh and sparkling.
- carefully and completely (Correct. You have correctly identified the meaning of the word meticulously in the sentence.)
- carelessly and incompletely (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.)
- quickly and nervously (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.)
- angrily and recklessly (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: carefully and completely

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 1186205 (Form D) Question 1197986 - Objective(s) 6.10.1

Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

a-, ab-, abs- (prefixes): away, from

The abduction happened in the middle of the night.

Based on the dictionary entry, what is the meaning of abduction in this sentence?
- kidnapping (Correct. You have identified the meaning of abduction using the prefix ab- as a clue to determine the definition.)
- party (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix ab-, to help define the word.)
- secret meeting (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix ab-, to help define the word.)
- rescue mission (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix ab-, to help define the word.)
A: kidnapping

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.