Title: Unit 1 Assessment - Form D
Course: Developmental English > Section: Unit 1: Introduction to College Reading and Writing

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 749753 - Objective(s) 1.5.1

The following sentence needs to be revised, edited, and proofread.

My favorite Holiday is thanksgiving I love to just be with my family and enjoying a great feaste, to watch Football toogether and theres no pressure to exchange gifts with any one.

Choose the most effective revision.
- My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. I love being with my family, enjoying a great feast, and watching football together. Also, there is no pressure to exchange gifts with anyone. (Correct. You have identified the most effective revision.)
- My favorite Holiday is thanksgiving. I love being with my family, enjoying a great feast, and watching Football together. Also, there is no pressure to exchange gifts with anyone. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
- My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving I love just to be with my family, enjoying a great feast, and to watch football together. Also, there is no pressure to exchange gifts with anyone. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
- My favorite holiday is thanksgiving I love to just be with my family and enjoying a great feaste to watch football together and theres no pressure to exchange gifts with any one. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
A: My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. I love being with my family, enjoying a great feast, and watching football together. Also, there is no pressure to exchange gifts with anyone.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 975010 - Objective(s) 1.8.1

Read the following sentence:

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals with recorded speeds of over 70 miles per hour.

What is the main verb in this sentence?
- are (Correct. You have identified the main verb in the sentence.)
- recorded (Incorrect. This is not the main verb in the sentence.)
- fastest (Incorrect. This is not the main verb in the sentence.)
- speeds (Incorrect. This is not the main verb in the sentence.)
A: are

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 975022 - Objective(s) 1.8.1

Read the following sentence:

I don’t go in the basement because of my fear of spiders.

What is the subject in this sentence?
- I (Correct. You have identified the subject in the sentence.)
- fear (Incorrect. This is not the subject in the sentence.)
- basement (Incorrect. This is not the subject in the sentence.)
- spiders (Incorrect. This is not the subject in the sentence.)
A: I

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 975154 - Objective(s) 1.10.1

Which sentence below is punctuated correctly?
- Is it time to register for classes? (Correct. You have identified the sentence that is punctuated correctly.)
- It is time to register for classes? (Incorrect. This sentence is not punctuated correctly.)
- Is it time to register? for classes? (Incorrect. This sentence is not punctuated correctly.)
- It is time to register, for classes? (Incorrect. This sentence is not punctuated correctly.)
A: Is it time to register for classes?

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 1059316 - Objective(s) 1.2.2

Read the following paragraph, which is missing a topic sentence:

The top two U.S. manufacturers had combined sales of over $950 million in 2013. Ice cream is so popular that in 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month. That’s good timing, because ice cream sales soar during the heat of summer.

Which is the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph?
- Ice cream is big business in America. (Correct. You have identified the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
- I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
- Chocolate is the most tweeted about ice cream flavor. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
- The International Dairy Foods Association reports that vanilla is the biggest selling ice cream flavor for the tenth year in a row. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
A: Ice cream is big business in America.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 1059352 - Objective(s) 1.2.2

Read the following paragraph, which is missing a topic sentence:

When I open a new book, the sharp smell of fresh paper and ink sends a shiver of anticipation up my spine. When I need comfort, the creased pages of a favorite paperback feel like holding the hand of an old friend. A book can tell many stories, but an e-reader only one.

Which is the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph?
- Physical books offer pleasures that e-books cannot supply. (Correct. You have identified the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
- Reading is a wonderful way to pass the time. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
- Most books published today are available in both physical and electronic versions. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
- There are books in every room of my house. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
A: Physical books offer pleasures that e-books cannot supply.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 1059402 - Objective(s) 1.5.1

Read the following sentence, which needs revising, editing, and proofreading:

I can’t think until I’ve had some coffee in the morning, I don’t know if its the smell or the caffeene or the habit of making it every day or what.

Which revision below is most effective?
- I don’t know if it’s the smell, the caffeine, or the act of making it that wakes me up, but I can’t think until I’ve had my morning coffee. (Correct. You have identified the most effective revision.)
- I can’t think until I’ve had coffee. I don’t know if its the smell, the caffeine or the habit of making it every day (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
- Is it the smell? The caffeene? The effort of making it every day? Something else? I don’t know, but I can’t think until I’ve had my morning coffee. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
- I love my morning coffee. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
A: I don’t know if it’s the smell, the caffeine, or the act of making it that wakes me up, but I can’t think until I’ve had my morning coffee.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 1061014 - Objective(s) 1.1.2

Read this excerpt from a passage.

Five thousand! That’s about how many advertisements you are exposed to in one day if you live in a metropolitan area. Researchers’ estimates of the actual number vary from three hundred to six thousand, but everyone knows that ads are everywhere. Advertising goes down the street with us; it’s on trains, planes, and buses. It shouts at us at sporting events from the banners on display and the electronic scoreboards. Advertising takes the form of brand names and logos on our clothing and accessories. You can’t even turn on the television or check out your favorite website without watching an advertisement. At every point, advertising shouts, whispers, or cajoles us to "Look at me! Buy me!" But how exactly do advertisements do it? As it turns out, just a few formats characterize the majority of ads.

Who is the intended audience for this passage?
- consumers (Correct. You have identified the intended audience for this passage.)
- advertising agents (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this passage.)
- scientists (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this passage.)
- college professors (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this passage.)
A: consumers

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 1061064 - Objective(s) 1.1.3

Read this outline for an essay.

1. Should college students work during the school year?
  1. Benefits of working
    1. You can earn money to pay for tuition and other expenses.
    2. Working teaches you time management skills.
    3. A job can positively affect your future employment.
    4. A job provides you with valuable experience.
  2. Drawbacks of working
    1. Balancing school, work, family, and friends can be difficult.
    2. Many jobs open to high school students are not very exciting or challenging.
    3. Research has suggested that working more than fifteen hours a week during the school year can negatively affect your grades.

What is the author’s intended purpose for this essay?
- To inform teens about both sides of the student work issue. (Correct. You have identified the author’s intended purpose for this essay.)
- To persuade students to find a job they like. (Incorrect. This is not the author’s intended purpose for this essay.)
- To provide statistics about teen employment. (Incorrect. This is not the author’s intended purpose for this essay.)
- To entertain students with stories about the workplace. (Incorrect. This is not the author’s intended purpose for this essay.)
A: To inform teens about both sides of the student work issue.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 1061151 - Objective(s) 1.2.1

Read this paragraph from a passage.

A job helps you learn how to manage time. Adding a job to your already busy life can be tricky. To do this successfully, you have to schedule activities and plan. You also have to be willing to prioritize activities by assigning them varying degrees of importance.

What is the topic sentence of this paragraph?
- A job helps you learn how to manage time. (Correct. You have identified the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- Adding a job to your already busy life can be tricky. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- To do this successfully, you have to schedule activities and plan. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- You also have to be willing to prioritize activities by assigning them varying degrees of importance. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
A: A job helps you learn how to manage time.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 1061187 - Objective(s) 1.2.1

Read this paragraph from a passage.

A genetically modified organism is one whose genes have been altered. Genes from one species are inserted into a second species. The goal of this process is to introduce a desired trait or characteristic into the second species. For example, corn is vulnerable to certain kinds of worms that eat and destroy the corn stalks. Genes can be taken from some bacteria and inserted into the corn. These genes from the bacteria enable the corn to produce proteins that kill the worms. This genetically modified corn is now resistant to these pests. Other plants, such as tomatoes, have been genetically altered in a similar fashion, to remain fresher longer.

What is the topic sentence of this paragraph?
- A genetically modified organism is one whose genes have been altered. (Correct. You have identified the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- Genes from one species are inserted into a second species. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- The goal of this process is to introduce a desired trait or characteristic into the second species. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- For example, corn is vulnerable to certain kinds of worms that eat and destroy the corn stalks. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
A: A genetically modified organism is one whose genes have been altered.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 1061236 - Objective(s) 1.3.1

Which of these sentences is an opinion?
- Butterflies are truly amazing creatures. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that is an opinion.)
- There are thousands of known species of butterflies. (Incorrect. This sentence is not an opinion.)
- Every continent except Antarctica has butterflies. (Incorrect. This sentence is not an opinion.)
- Butterflies taste with their feet. (Incorrect. This sentence is not an opinion.)
A: Butterflies are truly amazing creatures.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 1061260 - Objective(s) 1.3.1

Which of these sentences is an opinion?
- Witnessing a truly dark sky at night is one of the most magical experiences one can have. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that is an opinion.)
- The dark-sky movement is a campaign to reduce light pollution. (Incorrect. This sentence is not an opinion.)
- Light pollution is an overuse of artificial light and can create negative ecological consequences. (Incorrect. This sentence is not an opinion.)
- Light pollution can have adverse effects on wildlife and people alike. (Incorrect. This sentence is not an opinion.)
A: Witnessing a truly dark sky at night is one of the most magical experiences one can have.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 1061296 - Objective(s) 1.6.1

Read this sentence.

Marwa is always helping others and works to show people how much she cares; she shows such generosity.

What does the word "generosity" mean in this sentence?
- the quality of being kind and giving (Correct. You have identified the keywords that help define the word generosity.)
- showing patience and gentleness (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.)
- it describes a person who is punctual (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.)
- striving for excellence and accuracy (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: the quality of being kind and giving

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 1061334 - Objective(s) 1.6.1

Read this sentence.

I tried to clean the stain out of the carpet, but scrubbing it only spread the blot around more, exacerbating the problem.

What does "exacerbating" mean in this sentence?
- making a situation worse (Correct. You have identified the keywords that help define the word exacerbating.)
- helping improve conditions (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.)
- getting rid of a problem (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.)
- leaving a mark on (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: making a situation worse

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 1061375 - Objective(s) 1.7.1

Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

-less (suffix) without; missing

What does the word hopeless mean as it is used in this sentence?

All was lost; she felt as if the situation was completely hopeless.
- impossible (Correct. You have identified the meaning of hopeless using the suffix -less as a clue to determine the definition.)
- uncertain (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -less, to help define the word.)
- ridiculous (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -less, to help define the word.)
- stupid (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -less, to help define the word.)
A: impossible

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 1061411 - Objective(s) 1.7.1

Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

mal- (prefix) bad; ill

What does the word maladjusted mean as it is used in this sentence?

Connor was a maladjusted young man, which made finding a job a particularly difficult task.
- not able to deal with the demands of society (Correct. You have identified the meaning of maladjusted using the prefix mal- as a clue to determine the definition.)
- unintelligent or unable to think clearly (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix mal-, to help define the word.)
- lacking the ability to influence others (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix mal-, to help define the word.)
- having too much humility (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix mal-, to help define the word.)
A: not able to deal with the demands of society

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 1195002 - Objective(s) 1.2.2

Read this paragraph, which is missing a topic sentence.

Minor issues are bugs, like mosquitos and ants. The pesky insects can drive campers to the nearest hotel. If there are bears around, take extreme care with food and food packaging. If food is stored inside a tent, the tent must never be left open. When hiking, a camper must be careful where he or she steps. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are between seven and eight thousand people per year who are bitten by venomous snakes.

Write an effective topic sentence for this paragraph.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 1195010 - Objective(s) 1.9.1

Read this sentence.

They texted their friends.

Revise the sentence using prepositional phrases to make it more descriptive.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form D) Question 1229182 - Objective(s) 1.10.1

Which sentence below is punctuated correctly?
- I had to go to the library before my class. (Correct. You have identified the correct end punctuation for this sentence.)
- Are you going to class tonight! (Incorrect. This is not the correct end punctuation for this sentence.)
- Will you let me borrow your notes from our last class. (Incorrect. This is not the correct end punctuation for this sentence.)
- I want to get to class a few minutes early to talk with my professor? (Incorrect. This is not the correct end punctuation for this sentence.)
A: I had to go to the library before my class.