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

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153252 - Objective(s) 5.2.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Which term in the passage includes a formal definition?
- genetically modified organisms (paragraphs 1 and 2) (Correct. You have identified the term that is formally defined. The passage includes traits and characteristics about “genetically modified organisms.”)
- processed foods (paragraphs 3 and 4) (Incorrect. A formal definition includes traits or characteristics that are specific to that term.)
- nutritional value (paragraph 5) (Incorrect. A formal definition includes traits or characteristics that are specific to that term.)
- herbicide-resistant super-weeds (paragraph 6) (Incorrect. A formal definition includes traits or characteristics that are specific to that term.)
A: genetically modified organisms (paragraphs 1 and 2)

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153240 - Objective(s) 5.2.3

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of the passage.

For example, corn is vulnerable to certain kinds of worms that eat and destroy the corn stalks.

Which type of definition does the author create by including this sentence about “genetically modified organisms”?
- a formal definition (Incorrect. A formal definition does not include an example of the term.)
- an informal definition (Incorrect. A formal definition does not include an example of the term.)
- an extended definition (Correct. You have identified the type of definition. The author included an example of the term to make this an extended definition.)
- a dictionary definition (Incorrect. A dictionary definition would not include an example of the term.)
A: an extended definition

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153228 - Objective(s) 5.3.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the passage.

In the United States, between 87% and 95% of the four most common crops used in processed foods contain GMOs: soy, canola, sugar beets, and corn.

How do you know this sentence contains objective language?
- It provides names. (Incorrect. Objective language focuses on the facts about a person or object—what is true and what can be proven.)
- It focuses on facts. (Correct. You have identified that this sentence contains facts, which are objective language.)
- It states an opinion. (Incorrect. Objective language focuses on the facts about a person or object—what is true and what can be proven.)
- It estimates percentages. (Incorrect. Objective language focuses on the facts about a person or object—what is true and what can be proven.)
A: It focuses on facts.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153069 - Objective(s) 5.3.2

Read the following sentence.

The possibility also exists that all this interbreeding could lead to new strains of herbicide-resistant super-weeds.

Which words tell the reader that this sentence contains subjective language?
- also exists (Incorrect. The message of subjective language cannot be proven or measured. Look for words that indicate judgments, interpretations, or opinions.)
- this interbreeding (Incorrect. The message of subjective language cannot be proven or measured. Look for words that indicate judgments, interpretations, or opinions.)
- could lead (Correct. You have identified the words that indicate subjective language. “Could lead” shows the author's interpretation.)
- new strains (Incorrect. The message of subjective language cannot be proven or measured. Look for words that indicate judgments, interpretations, or opinions.)
A: could lead

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153216 - Objective(s) 5.1.1

Read the following sentence.

Other plants, such as tomatoes, have been genetically altered in a similar fashion, to remain fresher longer.

What is the denotative meaning of the word fashion as it is used in the sentence?
- a trendy style (Incorrect. A denotative meaning is the literal or formal meaning of a word. Use the context to help you understand how “fashion” is used in the sentence.)
- a prevailing custom (Incorrect. A denotative meaning is the literal or formal meaning of a word. Use the context to help you understand how “fashion” is used in the sentence.)
- a manner of doing something (Correct. You have identified the denotative or literal meaning of the word “fashion” as it is used in the sentence.)
- a particular kind of person or object (Incorrect. A denotative meaning is the literal or formal meaning of a word. Use the context to help you understand how “fashion” is used in the sentence.)
A: a manner of doing something

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153057 - Objective(s) 5.9.1

Read the following sentence.

Like most innovations, genetically modified foods are not without controversy.

Which of the following best replaces the word innovations in this sentence?
- plants (Incorrect. The first section of this passage introduces and defines GMOs as a recent development in farming. This provides a clue to the meaning of the word innovations.)
- nutrients (Incorrect. The first section of this passage introduces and defines GMOs as a recent development in farming. This provides a clue to the meaning of the word innovations.)
- pesticides (Incorrect. The first section of this passage introduces and defines GMOs as a recent development in farming. This provides a clue to the meaning of the word innovations.)
- discoveries (Correct. You have identified the word that best replaces the word innovations. The first section of this passage defines GMOs as a recent development in farming, which gives a clue to the meaning of innovations.)
A: discoveries

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153204 - Objective(s) 5.10.1

Use these dictionary entries to answer the question.

sum (root word): take [Latin]

-er (suffix): a person or thing that does something

What does the word consumer mean in the following sentence?

Because of these concerns, many consumers want to know if the food they eat contains GMOs.
- a person who eats or uses something (Correct. You have used the word parts to identify the meaning of the word consumer.)
- an object of monetary value (Incorrect. Suffixes and roots are word parts that have meanings. The suffix “-er” helps you understand that the word consumer is a person, not an object.)
- a label added to products (Incorrect. Suffixes and roots are word parts that have meanings. The suffix “-er” helps you understand that the word consumer is a person, not a label.)
- a person who sells food (Incorrect. Suffixes and roots are word parts that have meanings. The root “sum” helps you understand that a consumer “takes.”)
A: a person who eats or uses something

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153045 - Objective(s) 5.6.1

Read the following sentence.

The table below illustrates these issues.

What type of sentence is this?
- compound-complex (Incorrect. This sentence contains only one subject (“table”) and one predicate (“illustrates”).)
- compound (Incorrect. This sentence contains only one subject (“table”) and one predicate (“illustrates”).)
- complex (Incorrect. This sentence contains only one subject (“table”) and one predicate (“illustrates”).)
- simple (Correct. You have identified the sentence type. This sentence has one subject (“table”) and one predicate (“illustrates”), so it is a simple sentence.)
A: simple

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153189 - Objective(s) 5.1.2

Read this sentence.

The family did not realize that there was a wrinkle in their plan until they found themselves in a rainstorm without any shelter.

What is the connotative meaning of the word wrinkle as it is used in the sentence?
- problem (Correct. You have used the context of the sentence to identify the connotative meaning of the word wrinkle as it is used in the sentence.)
- crease (Incorrect. A connotative meaning of a word departs from the literal meaning and conjures up other ideas based on how it is used in pop culture. The context of the sentence helps to determine the connotative meaning of the word wrinkle.)
- trick (Incorrect. A connotative meaning of a word departs from the literal meaning and conjures up other ideas based on how it is used in pop culture. The context of the sentence helps to determine the connotative meaning of the word wrinkle.)
- fold (Incorrect. A connotative meaning of a word departs from the literal meaning and conjures up other ideas based on how it is used in pop culture. The context of the sentence helps to determine the connotative meaning of the word wrinkle.)
A: problem

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153177 - Objective(s) 5.6.2

Read this sentence.

Opponents of labeling defend GMOs, but proponents are skeptical.

What type of sentence is this?
- simple (Incorrect. A simple sentence is an independent clause with one subject and one predicate. This sentence contains two independent clauses joined together with the conjunction “but.”)
- complex (Incorrect. A complex sentence has an independent clause and a dependent clause joined together. This sentence contains two independent clauses joined together with the conjunction “but.”)
- compound (Correct. You have identified the sentence type. A compound sentence has two independent clauses joined together by a conjunction. Each independent clause has one subject and one predicate.)
- compound-complex (Incorrect. In a compound-complex sentence, one or both of the independent clauses has a subordinating clause, relative clause, or both. This sentence contains two independent clauses joined together with the conjunction “but.”)
A: compound

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153165 - Objective(s) 5.6.2

Read this sentence.

Genetic modification makes pest-resistant corn, but genetically modified corn may be unhealthy.

What type of sentence is this?
- compound-complex (Incorrect. In a compound-complex sentence, one or both of the independent clauses has a subordinating clause, relative clause, or both. This sentence contains two independent clauses joined together with the conjunction “but.”)
- compound (Correct. You have identified the sentence type. This sentence is compound because it has two independent clauses joined by the conjunction “but.”)
- complex (Incorrect. A complex sentence has an independent clause and a dependent clause. This sentence contains two independent clauses joined together with the conjunction “but.”)
- simple (Incorrect. A simple sentence is an independent clause with one subject and one predicate. This sentence contains two independent clauses joined together with the conjunction “but.”)
A: compound

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153153 - Objective(s) 5.6.4

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?
- Unlike my mother, I don't care to get involved in the GMO controversy. (Incorrect. In a compound-complex sentence, one or both of the independent clauses has a subordinating clause, relative clause, or both. This sentence contains a dependent clause (“Unlike my mother”) and an independent clause.)
- My mother is not in favor of mandatory labeling, but my sister supports mandatory labeling. (Incorrect. In a compound-complex sentence, one or both of the independent clauses has a subordinating clause, relative clause, or both. This sentence contains two independent clauses joined by the conjunction “but.”)
- My mother and my sister are on opposite sides of the controversy, but I have chosen to stay out of it. (Incorrect. In a compound-complex sentence, one or both of the independent clauses has a subordinating clause, relative clause, or both. This sentence contains two independent clauses joined by the conjunction “but.”)
- Although my father is not an activist, I have become involved in the GMO controversy, but I remain respectful of my father's position. (Correct. You have identified the compound-complex sentence. This sentence has a subordinating clause (“Although my father is not an activist”) and two independent clauses joined with the conjunction “but.”)
A: Although my father is not an activist, I have become involved in the GMO controversy, but I remain respectful of my father's position.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153141 - Objective(s) 5.7.1

Which sentence uses commas correctly?
- We toured an organic, farm, a conventional, farm, a food processing plant, and a grocery store. (Incorrect. When you list items in a series, a comma should be placed between each item to help the reader keep track of how many items are included.)
- We toured, an organic farm a conventional farm, a food processing plant and a grocery store. (Incorrect. When you list items in a series, a comma should be placed between each item to help the reader keep track of how many items are included.)
- We toured, an organic farm, a conventional farm, a food processing plant, and a grocery store. (Incorrect. When you list items in a series, a comma should be placed between each item to help the reader keep track of how many items are included.)
- We toured an organic farm, a conventional farm, a food processing plant, and a grocery store. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that uses commas correctly. Putting commas between each item in a series helps the reader keep track of how many items are included.)
A: We toured an organic farm, a conventional farm, a food processing plant, and a grocery store.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153129 - Objective(s) 5.7.1

Which sentence uses commas correctly?
- The bread label lists, carbohydrates proteins, fats and sugars. (Incorrect. When you list items in a series, a comma should be placed between each item to help the reader keep track of how many items are included.)
- The bread label, lists carbohydrates, proteins, fats and sugars. (Incorrect. When you list items in a series, a comma should be placed between each item to help the reader keep track of how many items are included.)
- The bread label lists carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and sugars. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that uses commas correctly. Putting commas between each item in a series helps the reader keep track of how many items are included.)
- The bread label lists, carbohydrates proteins, fats, and sugars. (Incorrect. When you list items in a series, a comma should be placed between each item to help the reader keep track of how many items are included.)
A: The bread label lists carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and sugars.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153117 - Objective(s) 5.8.1

For which writing situation would it be appropriate to use third-person point of view?
- a pamphlet that gives instructions for a self-guided tour of Washington, D. C. (Incorrect. Third-person point of view is written to refer to people who are not the reader or the writer. A pamphlet would be written to the reader.)
- a letter from a student to the president of the United States (Incorrect. Third-person point of view is written to refer to people who are not the reader or the writer. A letter from a student would refer to both the writer and the reader.)
- a journal entry about a class trip to Washington, D. C. (Incorrect. Third-person point of view is written to refer to people who are not the reader or the writer. A journal entry would refer to the writer.)
- a biography of a former United States president (Correct. You have identified the writing situation that would use third-person point of view. A biography would be written in the third person because it is describing a person who is not the reader or the writer (a former United States president).)
A: a biography of a former United States president

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153105 - Objective(s) 5.8.1

For which writing situation would it be appropriate to use second-person point of view?
- a booklet with instructions for a self-guided college campus tour (Correct. You have identified the writing situation that would use second-person point of view. A self-guided tour would be written in the second person because it would refer directly to the reader by using the pronouns “you” and “your.”)
- an essay about the kings of England in the 14^th century (Incorrect. Second-person point of view is used to refer to the reader. An essay would refer to people who are not the reader or the writer.)
- a fictional story about a king who lives in FarFaria (Incorrect. Second-person point of view is used to refer to the reader. A fictional story would refer to people who are not the reader or the writer.)
- an article about the writer's own hiking experiences (Incorrect. Second-person point of view is used to refer to the reader. An article about the writer would be first-person point of view.)
A: a booklet with instructions for a self-guided college campus tour

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153093 - Objective(s) 5.8.2

Read the following sentence.

The girls had to go back and look at the article again before could answer the question.

Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence?
- he (Incorrect. The pronoun must agree in number with the noun “girls.” The pronoun must be plural.)
- she (Incorrect. The pronoun must agree in number with the noun “girls.” The pronoun must be plural.)
- they (Correct. You have identified the pronoun that completes the sentence. The pronoun “they” agrees in number with the noun “girls.”)
- them (Incorrect. The pronoun must agree in number with the noun “girls.” The pronoun must be plural.)
A: they

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153081 - Objective(s) 5.8.2

Read the following sentence.

The farmers, who disagree about how GMOs should be regulated, decided to schedule a meeting to talk it out among .

Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence?
- themselves (Correct. You have identified the pronoun that completes the sentence. The pronoun “themselves” agrees in number with the noun “farmers.”)
- ourselves (Incorrect. The pronoun must agree with the noun “farmers.” Because “farmers” is plural, the pronoun must be plural.)
- himself (Incorrect. The pronoun must agree with the noun “farmers.” Because “farmers” is plural, the pronoun must be plural.)
- herself (Incorrect. The pronoun must agree with the noun “farmers.” Because “farmers” is plural, the pronoun must be plural.)
A: themselves

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 154507 - Objective(s) 5.6.3

Combine these sentences 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 149464 (Form A) Question 154503 - Objective(s) 5.4.2

New questions and concerns about the safety and quality of our food seem to arise every day. "What is in our food?" "Where was it grown?" "Is it healthy and nutritious?" One increasing concern involves foods that contain genetically modified organisms, or GMOs.

In this introductory paragraph, the writer uses thought-provoking questions to hook the reader. The writer’s thesis statement is underlined.

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