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

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153661 - Objective(s) 6.5.1

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Who is the intended audience for this passage?
- consumers who are interested in many things (Correct. You have correctly identified the intended audience for the passage. The audience for this passage would be all consumers.)
- advertisers that want to target teenagers (Incorrect. The audience is who the writer expects to read the passage, indicated by the tone and style of the writer.)
- advertising agencies that hire ad writers (Incorrect. The audience is who the writer expects to read the passage, indicated by the tone and style of the writer.)
- shopping researchers who buy household goods (Incorrect. The audience is who the writer expects to read the passage, indicated by the tone and style of the writer.)
A: consumers who are interested in many things

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153759 - Objective(s) 6.5.3

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Which feature makes the passage a good example of pop-culture writing?
- the use of historical facts about advertising (Incorrect. In writing, each discipline has traits that are specific to that particular field. This passage does not include “historical facts.”)
- the analysis of current advertising trends (Correct. You have correctly identified the analysis of current advertising trends as the feature that makes this passage an example of pop-culture writing.)
- the formal tone of the writing (Incorrect. In writing, each discipline has traits that are specific to that particular field. A “formal tone” is not a feature found in pop-culture writing.)
- the use of logical arguments (Incorrect. In writing, each discipline has traits that are specific to that particular field. This passage includes testimonies, not “logical arguments.”)
A: the analysis of current advertising trends

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153747 - Objective(s) 6.5.3

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Which feature makes the passage a good example of pop-culture writing?
- The author uses words that are informal and friendly. (Correct. You have correctly identified the informal tone as the feature that makes this passage an example of pop-culture writing.)
- The author uses logic to make sense of the facts. (Incorrect. In writing, each discipline has traits that are specific to that particular field. This passage includes testimonies, not “logic.”)
- The author tells what happened in the past. (Incorrect. In writing, each discipline has traits that are specific to that particular field. This passage does not give information about the past.)
- The author supports an implied goal. (Incorrect. In writing, each discipline has traits that are specific to that particular field. This passage does not “support an implied goal.”)
A: The author uses words that are informal and friendly.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153625 - Objective(s) 6.9.1

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What is the meaning of the word categorize in paragraph 9 of the passage?
- view (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The key phrase that helps define categorize is “a pre-determined type.”)
- classify (Correct. You have used context clues to correctly identify the meaning of categorize. Categorize means to sort, group, or classify.)
- interpret (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The key phrase that helps define categorize is “a pre-determined type.”)
- understand (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The key phrase that helps define categorize is “a pre-determined type.”)
A: classify

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153613 - Objective(s) 6.9.1

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What does the word sequence mean in paragraph 7 of the passage?
- series (Correct. You have used the context clues “events” and “last scene” to correctly identify the meaning of sequence.)
- range (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The key words and phrases that help define sequence are “events” and “last scene.”)
- timing (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The key words and phrases that help define sequence are “events” and “last scene.”)
- variation (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The key words and phrases that help define sequence are “events” and “last scene.”)
A: series

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153735 - Objective(s) 6.10.1

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Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of the passage.

Often the accompanying voice you hear is straightforward, knowledgeable, and quite friendly.

What does the word knowledgeable mean as it is used in this sentence?
- modest (Incorrect. A suffix is a word part that is attached to the end of a root word to enhance or change its meaning. Use the suffix “-able” to help you figure out the meaning of the word knowledgeable.)
- peaceful (Incorrect. A suffix is a word part that is attached to the end of a root word to enhance or change its meaning. Use the suffix “-able” to help you figure out the meaning of the word knowledgeable.)
- intelligent (Correct. You have correctly identified the meaning of knowledgeable. The addition of the suffix “-able” to the word knowledge makes the word mean “intelligent.”)
- honest (Incorrect. A suffix is a word part that is attached to the end of a root word to enhance or change its meaning. Use the suffix “-able” to help you figure out the meaning of the word knowledgeable.)
A: intelligent

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153601 - Objective(s) 6.6.1

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Which sentence from the passage includes a coordinating conjunction?
- As it turns out, just a few formats characterize the majority of ads. (paragraph 1) (Incorrect. Coordinating conjunctions are used to combine independent clauses.)
- One common, and very persuasive, type of advertisement is known as the association ad. (paragraph 2) (Incorrect. Coordinating conjunctions are used to combine independent clauses.)
- These types of advertisements may also present an entire socioeconomic or cultural group that it intends the viewer to associate with the product. (paragraph 5) (Incorrect. Coordinating conjunctions are used to combine independent clauses.)
- This format has infinite variations, but imagine one that goes like this: A man is driving in his old car and pulls up next to a new, shiny car at a stop light. (paragraph 7) (Correct. You have correctly identified the sentence with the coordinating conjunction. The coordinating conjunction “but” is used to create a compound sentence.)
A: This format has infinite variations, but imagine one that goes like this: A man is driving in his old car and pulls up next to a new, shiny car at a stop light. (paragraph 7)

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153577 - Objective(s) 6.6.1

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Which sentence from the passage includes a subordinating conjunction?
- Another ubiquitous advertising type is the "you've got to have it because look what it does" format, which demonstrates a product. (paragraph 6) (Correct. You have correctly identified the sentence with the subordinating conjunction. The subordinating conjunction “which” creates the subordinating clause “which demonstrates a product.”)
- Often the accompanying voice you hear is straightforward, knowledgeable, and quite friendly. (paragraph 6) (Incorrect. Subordinating conjunctions are used to create a special type of dependent clause called a subordinating clause.)
- This format has infinite variations, but imagine one that goes like this: A man is driving in his old car and pulls up next to a new, shiny car at a stop light. (paragraph 7) (Incorrect. Subordinating conjunctions are used to create a special type of dependent clause called a subordinating clause.)
- He looks at the driver in the new car and imagines that he is the one driving the fancy new car. (paragraph 7) (Incorrect. Subordinating conjunctions are used to create a special type of dependent clause called a subordinating clause.)
A: Another ubiquitous advertising type is the "you've got to have it because look what it does" format, which demonstrates a product. (paragraph 6)

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153721 - Objective(s) 6.2.1

Read this paragraph.

1. Zoos are needed to protect animals. 2. The Wildlife Conservation Society has worked hard to create more than one hundred protected habitats around the world for the rerelease of different species. 3. The National Zoo in Washington D. C. has bred Sumatran tigers, boosting a population that was once only seven hundred in the world. 4. An award-winning education department can be found at the Bronx Zoo. By educating children and adults, zoos can inspire people to learn about ecological and conservation efforts. 5. Zoos are crucial in saving endangered species where otherwise they may die from habitat loss or starvation. 6. Many zoos have breeding programs that allow species to multiply and thrive. 7. Seeing an animal in person can foster compassion more than simply watching a documentary.

Which sentence is part of the evidence in this paragraph?
- Sentence 1 (Incorrect. Sentence 1 is the main idea of this paragraph. Evidence supports the main idea.)
- Sentence 3 (Correct. You have correctly identified the sentence that is part of the evidence of this paragraph. Sentence 3 provides support for the main idea that zoos are needed to protect animals.)
- Sentence 5 (Incorrect. Sentence 5 is part of the analysis of this paragraph. The analysis explains why the evidence proves the claim. Evidence supports the main idea.)
- Sentence 7 (Incorrect. Sentence 7 is the link in this paragraph. The link transitions one paragraph to the next paragraph. Evidence supports the main idea.)
A: Sentence 3

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153783 - Objective(s) 6.2.1

Read this paragraph.

1. Zoos are needed to protect animals. 2. The Wildlife Conservation Society has worked hard to create more than one hundred protected habitats around the world for the rerelease of different species. 3. The National Zoo in Washington D. C. has bred Sumatran tigers, boosting a population that was once only seven hundred in the world. 4. An award-winning education department can be found at the Bronx Zoo. By educating children and adults, zoos can inspire people to learn about ecological and conservation efforts. 5. Zoos are crucial in saving endangered species where otherwise they may die from habitat loss or starvation. 6. Many zoos have breeding programs that allow species to multiply and thrive. 7. Seeing an animal in person can foster compassion more than simply watching a documentary.

Which sentence(s) is/are part of the evidence in this paragraph?
- Sentence 1 (Incorrect. Sentence 1 is the main idea of this paragraph. Evidence supports the main idea.)
- Sentence 4 (Correct. You have correctly identified the sentence that is part of the evidence of this paragraph. Sentence 4 provides support for the main idea that zoos are needed to protect animals.)
- Sentence 7 (Incorrect. Sentence 7 is a transition, or link, from this paragraph to the next paragraph. Evidence supports the main idea.)
- Sentence 6 (Incorrect. Sentence 6 is part of the analysis of this paragraph. The analysis explains why the evidence proves the claim. Evidence supports the main idea.)
A: Sentence 4

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153709 - Objective(s) 6.7.1

Read this sentence.

All cars that are not registered will be towed to the nearest impound lot.

Identify the relative clause, whether it is essential to the meaning of the sentence, and if it requires commas.
- The clause is “that are not registered.”

It is essential.

It does not require a comma. (Correct. You have correctly identified the relative clause in the sentence. The clause “that are not registered” is essential to the meaning and so it is not set off by commas.)
- The clause is “that are not registered.”

It is non-essential.

It does require a comma. (Incorrect. Relative pronouns introduce a special type of dependent clause called a relative clause. They also indicate which part of the main sentence the relative clause modifies or describes.)
- The clause is “to the nearest impound lot.”

It is essential.

It does not require a comma. (Incorrect. Relative pronouns introduce a special type of dependent clause called a relative clause. They also indicate which part of the main sentence the relative clause modifies or describes.)
- The clause is “to the nearest impound lot.”

It is non-essential.

It does require a comma. (Incorrect. Relative pronouns introduce a special type of dependent clause called a relative clause. They also indicate which part of the main sentence the relative clause modifies or describes.)
A: The clause is “that are not registered.”

It is essential.

It does not require a comma.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153697 - Objective(s) 6.8.1

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?
- Larrys' determination was evident from the start. (Incorrect. Apostrophes are used to show ownership or a close relationship between people or things. The apostrophe in “Larrys” should come before the “s.”)
- Julia's task was to finish before midnight. (Correct. Apostrophes are used to show ownership or a close relationship between people or things. This sentence shows that the “task” belongs to “Julia.”)
- Dana always walks' to Bonitas house. (Incorrect. Apostrophes are used to show ownership or a close relationship between people or things. In this sentence, “walks” should not have an apostrophe but “Bonitas” should have an apostrophe.)
- David want's a bike like Trevors. (Incorrect. Apostrophes are used to show ownership or a close relationship between people or things. In this sentence, “wants” should not have an apostrophe but “Trevors” should have an apostrophe.)
A: Julia's task was to finish before midnight.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153685 - Objective(s) 6.8.1

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?
- The rattle was the baby's favorite toy. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that uses an apostrophe correctly. This sentence shows that the “rattle” belongs to “the baby.”)
- The puppys' toy was found under the couch. (Incorrect. Apostrophes are used to show ownership or a close relationship between people or things. The apostrophe in “puppys” should come before the “s.”)
- The new professor is Blaines' sister-in-law. (Incorrect. Apostrophes are used to show ownership or a close relationship between people or things. The apostrophe in “Blaines” should come before the “s.”)
- The black horse belong's to Franciscos family. (Incorrect. Apostrophes are used to show ownership or a close relationship between people or things. In this sentence, “belongs” should not have an apostrophe but “Franciscos” should have an apostrophe.)
A: The rattle was the baby's favorite toy.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 153673 - Objective(s) 6.8.2

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly in a contraction?
- We do'nt want to give him the bad news. (Incorrect. The apostrophe is used to indicate the missing letters.)
- The newspaper c'ant be delivered everyday. (Incorrect. The apostrophe is used to indicate the missing letters.)
- The store wo'nt let us use their copy machine. (Incorrect. The apostrophe is used to indicate the missing letters.)
- I'm sure we can negotiate some sort of solution very soon. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that uses an apostrophe correctly in a contraction. The contraction “I'm” is short for “I am.”)
A: I'm sure we can negotiate some sort of solution very soon.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 154511 - Objective(s) 6.3.1

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Create an outline that you could use to write an analysis essay for the passage “Understanding Ads.”

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 outline of the conclusion.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 154515 - Objective(s) 6.4.1

Read the first four paragraphs of this essay.

Look around your own classroom, you will see hardworking, focused students, and you may also find a few students who are not interested in anything to do with class or school. They just come to class and fill space without caring about what is going on. They check out of the classroom, even though they are still at their desk or a lab table. There may be some reasons for this behavior such as family influence, peer influence, and just generally being a person experiencing life between the ages of 13 and 18. Well, it's actually pretty normal behavior.

One of the influences on academic engagement is your own family. If your parents are interested in your academic life and have the time to do so, you are more likely to be interested in academics too. Generally, when parents or caregivers are not interested in the success or failure of their children, the child will not care about school either and may perform poorly just because he or she doesn't really care.

Your fellow students can have an impact too. Some kids may say “I'm too cool to care about school.” If you think they are cool because of their attitude about school and follow the same path, you will quickly stop caring about school too. When I was hanging out with some troublesome kids in ninth grade, a favorite teacher of mine warned me that “birds of a feather flock together.” She was reminding me to get back on track and stay focused.

Teenagers may even check out due to a biological reason. The brain's thinking skills are not fully developed until the age of twenty-five, so you may not care about what's going on in the classroom as a fifteen year-old but you might when you are older.

The conclusion is missing. Write a concluding paragraph for this essay.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 1199951 - Objective(s) 6.5.1

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Who is the intended audience of the passage and how does that shape the text?
- Average consumers; the language is informal and friendly (Correct. This passage was written for the average consumer, which means the text is written with an informal, friendly tone.)
- People who work in advertising; the language assumes the reader is part of the industry and will understand the technical terms (Incorrect. This passage was written for the average consumer, which means the text is written with an informal, friendly tone.)
- People who are considering a career in the industry; the language tries to coax people to go into the field (Incorrect. This passage was written for the average consumer, which means the text is written with an informal, friendly tone.)
- Consumers who are looking to buy a specific product; the language is formal and filled with industry-specific terms (Incorrect. This passage was written for the average consumer, which means the text is written with an informal, friendly tone.)
A: Average consumers; the language is informal and friendly

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 1199975 - Objective(s) 6.5.2

If an author wanted to inform readers about the different types of advertisements, how would this shape his essay’s content and delivery?
- He would take an explanatory tone with readers to reveal the different categories of advertisements. (Correct. The purpose for writing depends on the discipline the writer is writing for, the topic he or she will cover, and the goals of that particular writing task. To inform readers about a specific subject, the writer would take an explanatory tone.)
- He would take a factual tone to show readers why most advertising is exaggerated or even false. (Incorrect. The purpose for writing depends on the discipline the writer is writing for, the topic he or she will cover, and the goals of that particular writing task. To inform readers about a specific subject, the writer would take an explanatory tone.)
- He would take a formal, technical tone telling readers about the amount of advertising they see every day without even noticing it half the time. (Incorrect. The purpose for writing depends on the discipline the writer is writing for, the topic he or she will cover, and the goals of that particular writing task. To inform readers about a specific subject, the writer would take an explanatory tone.)
- He would take an amusing tone showing readers the worst advertisments ever created. (Incorrect. The purpose for writing depends on the discipline the writer is writing for, the topic he or she will cover, and the goals of that particular writing task. To inform readers about a specific subject, the writer would take an explanatory tone.)
A: He would take an explanatory tone with readers to reveal the different categories of advertisements.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 1199999 - Objective(s) 6.5.2

If an educator wanted to publish an article in an academic journal to inform other educators about the results of a study showing a link between later start times for high school students being linked to better grades, how would that shape the content and delivery of her article?
- She would present the facts of the study in an academic, formal tone. (Correct. The purpose for writing depends on the discipline the writer is writing for, the topic he or she will cover, and the goals of that particular writing task. To inform peers of the results of a study, the author would use a more formal, academic tone to present the content.)
- She would utilize a number of anecdotes from teachers explaining the effects of late nights on students’ test scores. (Incorrect. The purpose for writing depends on the discipline the writer is writing for, the topic he or she will cover, and the goals of that particular writing task. To inform peers of the results of a study, the author would use a more formal, academic tone to present the content.)
- She would encourage her audience to advocate for later start times in high schools using persuasive language. (Incorrect. The purpose for writing depends on the discipline the writer is writing for, the topic he or she will cover, and the goals of that particular writing task. To inform peers of the results of a study, the author would use a more formal, academic tone to present the content.)
- She would share amusing stories from instructors about the funny mistakes students make when they have to start school too early. (Incorrect. The purpose for writing depends on the discipline the writer is writing for, the topic he or she will cover, and the goals of that particular writing task. To inform peers of the results of a study, the author would use a more formal, academic tone to present the content.)
A: She would present the facts of the study in an academic, formal tone.

Q: Unit 6 Quiz 149466 (Form A) Question 1200011 - Objective(s) 6.6.1

Which sentence includes a subordinating conjunction?
- Susan learned yoga because she wanted to improve her flexibility. (Correct. You have correctly identified the sentence with the subordinating conjunction. The subordinating conjunction "because" is used to connect an independent clause to a dependent clause.)
- Neither Justin nor Chris wanted to attend the concert last night. (Incorrect. Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect an independent clause to a dependent clause.)
- Brad did not want to eat at that particular restaurant. (Incorrect. Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect an independent clause to a dependent clause.)
- Lisa and Nicole are both lawyers. (Incorrect. Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect an independent clause to a dependent clause.)
A: Susan learned yoga because she wanted to improve her flexibility.