Title: Unit 4 Assessment - Form C
Course: Developmental English > Section: Unit 4: Interpreting Bias

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 750444 - Objective(s) 4.1.1

Read this excerpt from an essay.

Even if you aren't inside a self-driving car, chances are within the decade you will be sharing the road with cars with no drivers. It is important for drivers to think about the questions that driverless technology raises. What are the ethical concerns with artificial intelligence making driving decisions? Would a computer program make an ethical choice when faced with life-and-death situations? Would self-driving cars actually make roads safer and more efficient? Would fully-automatic cars take jobs away from people who make their living on the road, like taxi drivers or truck drivers?

This excerpt would benefit from transitional words and phrases. Choose the option that uses transitions most effectively.
- Even if you aren't inside a self-driving car, chances are within the decade you will be sharing the road with cars with no drivers. Consequently, it is important for drivers to think about the questions that driverless technology raises. For example, what are the ethical concerns with artificial intelligence making driving decisions? Would a computer program make an ethical choice when faced with life-and-death situations? On the other hand, would self-driving cars actually make roads safer and more efficient? Another thing to consider is our economy. Would fully-automatic cars take jobs away from people who make their living on the road, like taxi drivers or truck drivers? (Correct. You chose the option that uses transitions most effectively.)
- Even if you aren't inside a self-driving car, chances are within the decade you will be sharing the road with cars with no drivers. It is important for drivers to think about the questions that driverless technology raises. First, what are the ethical concerns with artificial intelligence making driving decisions? Next, could a computer program make an ethical choice when faced with life-and-death situations? Third, would self-driving cars actually make roads safer and more efficient? Fourth, would fully-automatic cars take jobs away from people who make their living on the road, like taxi drivers or truck drivers? (Incorrect. This is not the option that uses transitions most effectively.)
- Even if you aren't inside a self-driving car, chances are within the decade you will be sharing the road with cars with no drivers. However, it is important for drivers to think about the questions that driverless technology raises. Hence, what are the ethical concerns with artificial intelligence making driving decisions? Would a computer program make an ethical choice when faced with life-and-death situations? In particular, would self-driving cars actually make roads safer and more efficient? In conclusion, would fully-automatic cars take jobs away from people who make their living on the road, like taxi drivers or truck drivers? (Incorrect. This is not the option that uses transitions most effectively.)
- Even if you aren't inside a self-driving car, chances are within the decade you will be sharing the road with cars with no drivers. It is important for drivers to think about the questions that driverless technology raises. For example, what are the ethical concerns with artificial intelligence making driving decisions? Would a computer program make an ethical choice when faced with life-and-death situations? Would self-driving cars actually make roads safer and more efficient? Would fully-automatic cars take jobs away from people who make their living on the road, like taxi drivers or truck drivers? (Incorrect. This is not the option that uses transitions most effectively.)
A: Even if you aren't inside a self-driving car, chances are within the decade you will be sharing the road with cars with no drivers. Consequently, it is important for drivers to think about the questions that driverless technology raises. For example, what are the ethical concerns with artificial intelligence making driving decisions? Would a computer program make an ethical choice when faced with life-and-death situations? On the other hand, would self-driving cars actually make roads safer and more efficient? Another thing to consider is our economy. Would fully-automatic cars take jobs away from people who make their living on the road, like taxi drivers or truck drivers?

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 975858 - Objective(s) 4.6.1

The following sentence contains an introductory phrase:

As he listened to the heavy footsteps circling his tent Antonio regretted his decision to go camping alone.

Which revision correctly punctuates the sentence?
- As he listened to the heavy footsteps circling his tent, Antonio regretted his decision to go camping alone. (Correct. You identified the revision that correctly punctuates the sentence.)
- As he listened to the heavy footsteps circling his tent Antonio regretted his decision to go camping, alone. (Incorrect. This revision does not correctly punctuate the sentence.)
- As he listened, to the heavy footsteps circling his tent Antonio regretted his decision to go camping alone. (Incorrect. This revision does not correctly punctuate the sentence.)
- As he listened to the heavy footsteps, circling his tent Antonio regretted his decision to go camping alone. (Incorrect. This revision does not correctly punctuate the sentence.)
A: As he listened to the heavy footsteps circling his tent, Antonio regretted his decision to go camping alone.

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 975878 - Objective(s) 4.6.1

The following sentence contains an introductory phrase:

After looking through her purse three times Carla realized she’d forgotten her earplugs at home and would have to listen to her boyfriend’s band.

Which revision correctly punctuates the sentence?
- After looking through her purse three times, Carla realized she’d forgotten her earplugs at home and would have to listen to her boyfriend’s band. (Correct. You identified the revision that correctly punctuates the sentence.)
- After, looking through her purse three times Carla realized she’d forgotten her earplugs at home, and would have to listen to her boyfriend’s band. (Incorrect. This revision does not correctly punctuate the sentence.)
- After looking through her purse, three times Carla realized she’d forgotten her earplugs at home and would have to listen to her boyfriend’s band. (Incorrect. This revision does not correctly punctuate the sentence.)
- After looking through her purse three times Carla realized she’d forgotten her earplugs at home, and would have to listen to her boyfriend’s band. (Incorrect. This revision does not correctly punctuate the sentence.)
A: After looking through her purse three times, Carla realized she’d forgotten her earplugs at home and would have to listen to her boyfriend’s band.

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 975930 - Objective(s) 4.7.1

The following sentence contains a transitional word or phrase:

I jumped back on the curb when I heard the car horn otherwise I would have been hit for sure!

Which revision correctly punctuates the sentence?
- I jumped back on the curb when I heard the car horn; otherwise, I would have been hit for sure! (Correct. You identified the revision that correctly punctuates the sentence.)
- I jumped back on the curb when I heard the car horn, otherwise I would have been hit for sure! (Incorrect. This revision does not correctly punctuate the sentence.)
- I jumped back on the curb when I heard the car horn, otherwise, I would have been hit for sure! (Incorrect. This revision does not correctly punctuate the sentence.)
- I jumped back on the curb, when I heard the car horn; otherwise I would have been hit for sure! (Incorrect. This revision does not correctly punctuate the sentence.)
A: I jumped back on the curb when I heard the car horn; otherwise, I would have been hit for sure!

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 975966 - Objective(s) 4.7.1

The following sentence contains a transitional word or phrase:

Tonight is game night besides that movie has terrible reviews.

Which revision correctly punctuates the sentence?
- Tonight is game night; besides, that movie has terrible reviews. (Correct. You identified the revision that correctly punctuates the sentence.)
- Tonight is game night, besides that movie has terrible reviews. (Incorrect. This revision does not correctly punctuate the sentence.)
- Tonight is game night, besides, that movie has terrible reviews. (Incorrect. This revision does not correctly punctuate the sentence.)
- Tonight is game night; besides; that movie has terrible reviews. (Incorrect. This revision does not correctly punctuate the sentence.)
A: Tonight is game night; besides, that movie has terrible reviews.

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 976080 - Objective(s) 4.9.1

Read the following sentence:

Like a shadow, the gray cat drifted silently across the moonlit lawn.

What is the adverb in the sentence?
- silently (Correct. You have identified the adverb in the sentence.)
- moonlit (Incorrect. This is not the adverb in the sentence.)
- gray (Incorrect. This is not the adverb in the sentence.)
- shadow (Incorrect. This is not the adverb in the sentence.)
A: silently

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 976152 - Objective(s) 4.9.2

Read the following sentence:

The bride walked up the aisle.

Which revision correctly uses an adjective or adjectives to create a more detailed sentence?
- The happy, smiling bride walked up the aisle. (Correct. You identified the revision that correctly uses an adjective to create a more detailed sentence.)
- The bride smiled happily as she walked up the aisle. (Incorrect. This revision does not use an adjective to create a more detailed sentence.)
- The bride smiled and walked happily up the aisle. (Incorrect. This revision does not use an adjective to create a more detailed sentence.)
- The bride walked up the aisle with happiness. (Incorrect. This revision does not use an adjective to create a more detailed sentence.)
A: The happy, smiling bride walked up the aisle.

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 976188 - Objective(s) 4.9.2

Read the following sentence:

I dropped my contact lens!

Which revision correctly uses an adjective to create a more detailed sentence?
- I dropped my slippery contact lens, and I can’t see anything! (Correct. You identified the revision that correctly uses an adjective to create a more detailed sentence.)
- I can’t believe I dropped my contact lens again! (Incorrect. This revision does not use an adjective to create a more detailed sentence.)
- I stupidly dropped my contact lens and then stepped on it! (Incorrect. This revision does not use an adjective to create a more detailed sentence.)
- I was late for the interview because I dropped my contact lens! (Incorrect. This revision does not use an adjective to create a more detailed sentence.)
A: I dropped my slippery contact lens, and I can’t see anything!

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 1060179 - Objective(s) 4.1.2

Read the following passage from the Declaration of Independence:

The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.

He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.

He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.

He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only.

The key idea in this passage is the tyranny of the king. Which words or phrases below are used as pattern transitions to connect the paragraphs to that idea?
- he has refused, he has neglected, he has forbidden (Correct. You identified the phrases used as pattern transitions to connect the paragraphs to the key idea.)
- right (Incorrect. This is not the word used as a pattern transition to connect the paragraphs to the key idea.)
- laws (Incorrect. This is not the word used as a pattern transition to connect the paragraphs to the key idea.)
- states, legislature (Incorrect. These are not the words used as pattern transitions to connect the paragraphs to the key idea.)
A: he has refused, he has neglected, he has forbidden

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 1065809 - Objective(s) 4.2.1

Read this excerpt from a passage about later start times at schools.

Across the country, school board members and school officials have opposed a time change, despite the research findings. Some argue that a later start time would affect the schedules of elementary and middle schools in their district. Others say organizing bus routes would be too challenging. Still others say that sports programs and extracurricular activities would be disrupted. Many parents are also opposed to a later start time, saying it would result in a later end to the school day, and thus reduce family time and job opportunities.

What conclusion can be made about school board members and school officials?
- They feel the benefits do not outweigh the challenges of changing to a later start time. (Correct. You identified the conclusion that can be made about school board members and school officials.)
- They believe they need more time to decide whether late starts are a good idea. (Incorrect. This is not the conclusion that can be made about school board members and school officials.)
- They believe that more research is needed before start times can change. (Incorrect. This is not the conclusion that can be made about school board members and school officials.)
- They feel pressure from parents and students who want to change the school start times. (Incorrect. This is not the conclusion that can be made about school board members and school officials.)
A: They feel the benefits do not outweigh the challenges of changing to a later start time.

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 1065845 - Objective(s) 4.2.1

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 through my 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 conclusion can be made about the narrator of this reading?
- She regrets making choices that lead to her hearing loss and wants to inform others so they avoid making those choices. (Correct. You identified the conclusion that can be made about about the narrator.)
- She thinks that other people are to blame for her hearing loss and she wants to make sure they do not affect others in the same way. (Incorrect. This is not the conclusion that can be made about about the narrator.)
- She blames her parents for allowing her to make poor choices that led to her hearing loss and wants to share her story. (Incorrect. This is not the conclusion that can be made about about the narrator.)
- She thinks that companies who make headphones and speakers are somewhat to blame for her hearing loss and she is upset about that. (Incorrect. This is not the conclusion that can be made about about the narrator.)
A: She regrets making choices that lead to her hearing loss and wants to inform others so they avoid making those choices.

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 1065881 - Objective(s) 4.3.1

Read this excerpt from a passage.

Overuse of social media can cause negative personal effects. In fact, social media sites are designed to keep people engaged: flashing icons, chiming alerts, and constant notifications are just a few ways that these sites keep people checking their social media. But recent studies have shown that spending more than one hour a day on social media contributes to depression and a lack of self-esteem. A study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse found that teenagers who spend more time than average on "screen activities" were more likely to be unhappy. Another negative effect of this social media addiction is sleep deprivation. The addictive nature of social media sites gives people mindless pleasure, encouraging them to continue checking their newsfeeds long after they should have gone to bed. If people are not losing sleep for their social media addiction, they may be sacrificing their personal relationships for it. Spending too much time online can get in the way of face-to-face interactions with friends and family. This can create a breakdown of important relationships in exchange for less connected online relationships.

Which of these lists the correct main idea and major details of this excerpt?
- Main Idea: Social media can become an addiction, which has negative consequences.

Major Detail: Social media addiction increases depression and low self-esteem.

Major Detail: Social media addiction leads to sleep deprivation.

Major Detail: Social media addiction negatively affects personal relationships. (Correct. You identified the correct main idea and major details of this excerpt.)
- Main Idea: Social media is designed to be engaging, which can be good or bad.

Major Detail: Too many screen activities makes people unhappy.

Major Detail: Social media gives people mindless pleasure.

Major Detail: Social media gets in the way of face-to-face interactions. (Incorrect. This option does not contain the correct main idea and major details of this excerpt.)
- Main Idea: People should always avoid social media if they want to increase their happiness.

Major Detail: A study found too many screen activities makes people unhappy.

Major Detail: Social media gives people mindless pleasure and keeps them up late at night.

Major Detail: Social media creates breakdowns of important relationships. (Incorrect. This option does not contain the correct main idea and major details of this excerpt.)
- Main Idea: Social media is like drug abuse and should be avoided.

Major Detail: Social media makes teenagers unhappy.

Major Detail: Social media causes sleep deprivation.

Major Detail: Social media destroys family relationships. (Incorrect. This option does not contain the correct main idea and major details of this excerpt.)
A: Main Idea: Social media can become an addiction, which has negative consequences.

Major Detail: Social media addiction increases depression and low self-esteem.

Major Detail: Social media addiction leads to sleep deprivation.

Major Detail: Social media addiction negatively affects personal relationships.

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 1065917 - Objective(s) 4.3.1

Read this excerpt from a passage.

Stop for a moment and listen to the sounds you hear around you. Do you hear the chatter of people talking? The sound of a phone chiming? How about - nothing? In our busy lives, experiencing silence is rare, but finding it can help you understand yourself, think more deeply, and be more creative. Spending time in silence allows room for self reflection, allowing you to analyze your thoughts and consider how you are feeling. Problems can be solved more easily and opinions formed more thoroughly by thinking about them deeply. Without this important time for reflection, it is difficult for critical thinking to occur. Also, time in silence allows your brain to rest, giving this vital organ time to restore. Giving your brain "down-time" leads to an increased ability to process information and improves your memory. Creativity thrives on silence and, surprisingly, on boredom. Quiet spaces without distractions or entertainment allow your brain the space it needs to invent new ideas, leading to everything from business innovations to a vibrant violin concerto. Take a few moments sometime soon to get out in nature or find a quiet spot in your home. Seek it out and you (and your brain) will reap the benefits.

Which of these lists the correct main idea and major details of this excerpt?
- Main Idea: Spending time in silence can help you understand yourself, think more deeply, and be more creative.

Major Detail: Spending time in silence allows room for self reflection.

Major Detail: Problems can be solved more easily and opinions formed more thoroughly by thinking about them deeply.

Major Detail: Creativity thrives on silence and, surprisingly, on boredom. (Correct. You identified the correct main idea and major details of this excerpt.)
- Main Idea: Problems can be solved more easily and opinions formed more thoroughly by thinking about them deeply.

Major Detail: Without this important time for reflection, it is difficult for critical thinking to occur.

Major Detail: Time in silence allows your brain to rest, giving this vital organ time to restore.

Major Detail: Giving your brain "down-time" leads to an increased ability to process information and improves your memory. (Incorrect. This option does not contain the correct main idea and major details of this excerpt.)
- Main Idea: Stop for a moment and listen to the sounds you hear around you.

Major Detail: In our busy lives, experiencing silence is rare.

Major Detail: Finding silence can help you understand yourself, think more deeply, and be more creative.

Major Detail: Seek it out and you (and your brain) will reap the benefits. (Incorrect. This option does not contain the correct main idea and major details of this excerpt.)
- Main Idea: Creativity thrives on silence and, surprisingly, on boredom.

Major Detail: Quiet spaces without distractions or entertainment allow your brain the space it needs to invent new ideas.

Major Detail: Take a few moments sometime soon to get out in nature or find a quiet spot in your home.

Major Detail: Quiet space can lead to everything from business innovations to a vibrant violin concerto. (Incorrect. This option does not contain the correct main idea and major details of this excerpt.)
A: Main Idea: Spending time in silence can help you understand yourself, think more deeply, and be more creative.

Major Detail: Spending time in silence allows room for self reflection.

Major Detail: Problems can be solved more easily and opinions formed more thoroughly by thinking about them deeply.

Major Detail: Creativity thrives on silence and, surprisingly, on boredom.

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 1065953 - Objective(s) 4.8.1

Which sentence contains correct parallel structure?
- Mari’s paintings revealed her talent and demonstrated her patience. (Correct. You identified the sentence with correct parallel structure.)
- Mari’s paintings will reveal her talent and demonstrated her patience. (Incorrect. This sentence does not have correct parallel structure.)
- Mari’s paintings reveals her talent and demonstrated her patience. (Incorrect. This sentence does not have correct parallel structure.)
- Mari’s paintings revealing her talent and will demonstrate her patience. (Incorrect. This sentence does not have correct parallel structure.)
A: Mari’s paintings revealed her talent and demonstrated her patience.

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 1195033 - Objective(s) 4.9.2

Read the following sentence.

After the round, the competitors must eat before the next round begins.

Add at least one adjective and one adverb to the sentence to create a more detailed sentence.

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 1199819 - Objective(s) 4.10.1

What does the word irascible mean in the following sentence?

The secretary was irascible after she spilled her morning coffee all over her new dress.
- grumpy and annoyed (Correct. You have correctly identified the meaning of the word irascible in the sentence.)
- energetic and excited (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.)
- apathetic and careless (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.)
- nervous and tense (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: grumpy and annoyed

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 1199855 - Objective(s) 4.10.1

What does the word deride mean in the following sentence?

Every day, Margot and Tabitha deride their younger sister and laugh at her unique outfits and quirky habits.
- to mock or make fun of someone (Correct. You have correctly identified the meaning of the word deride in the sentence.)
- to encourage and uplift someone (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.)
- to collaborate or work with someone (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.)
- to accuse and blame someone (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: to mock or make fun of someone

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 1199891 - Objective(s) 4.11.1

Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

hyper- (prefix): over, above

The doctor admitted the patient after discovering that he had hypertension.

Based on the dictionary entry, what is the meaning of hypertension in the sentence?
- high blood pressure (Correct. You have identified the meaning of hypertension using the prefix hyper- as a clue to determine the definition.)
- low blood pressure (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix hyper-, to help define the word.)
- chest pain (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix hyper-, to help define the word.)
- depression (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix hyper-, to help define the word.)
A: high blood pressure

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 1199927 - Objective(s) 4.11.1

Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

mis- (prefix): wrong

The misinformation about the senator circulated through the entire office.

Based on the dictionary entry, what is the meaning of misinformation in the sentence?
- incorrect news (Correct. You have identified the meaning of misinformation using the prefix mis- as a clue to determine the definition.)
- correct and accurate news (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix mis-, to help define the word.)
- an amusing story (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix mis-, to help define the word.)
- gossip (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix mis-, to help define the word.)
A: incorrect news

Q: Unit 4 Quiz 1186201 (Form C) Question 1200035 - Objective(s) 4.4.1

Create a formal outline that you could use to write an essay about the topic below.
Topic: Should video sharing sites (such as YouTube or TikTok) monitor and restrict what people upload to their sites?
Write your outline in the space below.