Title: Unit 2 Assessment - Form B
Course: Developmental English > Section: Unit 2: Identifying Main Ideas

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form B) Question 152124 - Objective(s) 2.1.1

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Which sentence from the passage best states the main idea of “When Should Teens Drive?”
- Currently, over 253 million cars are driven on American roads. (paragraph 2) (Incorrect. The main idea is the most important idea or central thought the author wants the reader to understand. This sentence is a detail, not a main idea. Looking for key words or phrases can help narrow the search.)
- The responsibility to issue drivers' licenses and establish driving laws has always been given to individual states, and requirements vary among states. (paragraph 3) (Incorrect. The main idea is the most important idea or central thought the author wants the reader to understand. This sentence is a key idea of one of the arguments but is too narrow to be the main idea. Looking for key words or phrases can help narrow the search.)
- Those in favor of raising the driving age hope that many teen injuries can be avoided. (paragraph 5) (Incorrect. The main idea is the most important idea or central thought the author wants the reader to understand. This sentence is a key idea but is too narrow to be the main idea. Looking for key words or phrases can help narrow the search.)
- Recently, there has been much debate about when the driving age should be. (paragraph 1) (Correct. You have identified the main idea of the passage.)
A: Recently, there has been much debate about when the driving age should be. (paragraph 1)

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 152100 - Objective(s) 2.2.1

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According to the research presented by the author, it can be concluded that young drivers get into more accidents than older drivers because
- they drive too fast. (Incorrect. Supporting details support or explain key ideas. This statement does not support the author's conclusion stated in the text regarding why younger drivers get into more accidents than older drivers.)
- they are nervous about driving. (Incorrect. Supporting details support or explain key ideas. This statement does not support the author's conclusion stated in the text regarding why younger drivers get into more accidents than older drivers.)
- they are too inexperienced to drive. (Correct. You have identified the detail that supports the conclusion stated in the text regarding why young drivers get into more accidents than older drivers.)
- they drive too slowly under supervision. (Incorrect. Supporting details support or explain key ideas. This statement does not support the author's conclusion stated in the text regarding why younger drivers get into more accidents than older drivers.)
A: they are too inexperienced to drive.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 152088 - Objective(s) 2.10.1

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Read these two sentences from paragraph 3 of the passage.

The responsibility to issue drivers' licenses and establish driving laws has always been given to individual states, and requirements vary among states. In 1903, Massachusetts and Missouri became the first states to have laws about licensing, and in 1908, Rhode Island became the first state to require a driving test.

Which word from these sentences helps you understand the meaning of the word requirements?
- responsibility (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 the unknown word.)
- laws (Correct. You have identified the keyword that helps define the word requirements.)
- individual (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 the unknown word.)
- test (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 the unknown word.)
A: laws

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form B) Question 152112 - Objective(s) 2.11.1

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Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

com- (prefix): with or together [Latin]

What does the word compromise mean in paragraph 6 of the passage?
- balance (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix com-, to help define the word compromise.)
- similarity (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix com-, to help define the word compromise.)
- discussion (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix com-, to help define the word compromise.)
- agreement (Correct. You have identified the meaning of compromise using the prefix com- as a clue to determine the definition.)
A: agreement

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form B) Question 152292 - Objective(s) 2.3.1

Which of these questions best helps you develop a thesis statement early in the writing process?
- What are my supporting ideas? (Incorrect. Remember, a clear topic and purpose are the two essential components of a thesis statement.)
- What is my indirect argument? (Incorrect. Remember, a clear topic and purpose are the two essential components of a thesis statement.)
- What am I trying to say about that topic? (Correct. You have identified one of the three questions used to develop a thesis statement.)
- What is my plan for organizing my writing? (Incorrect. Remember, a clear topic and purpose are the two essential components of a thesis statement.)
A: What am I trying to say about that topic?

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form B) Question 152280 - Objective(s) 2.7.1

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
- We finally taught our parrot to say “Good morning,” but now she won't stop saying it! (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- Ginger was a stray cat we had to take her to the vet to make sure she was healthy. (Correct. You have identified the run-on sentence.)
- My favorite seasons are spring and summer; I'm just happy when it is warm. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- The sweet aroma of the rose bushes filled the morning air. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
A: Ginger was a stray cat we had to take her to the vet to make sure she was healthy.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form B) Question 152268 - Objective(s) 2.7.1

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
- Is it time for dinner yet? I am starving! (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- Tomorrow my mom and I are making homemade bread; I can't wait! (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- Every day the neighbor takes her dog on two walks she goes at night and in the morning. (Correct. You have identified the run-on sentence.)
- I worked on my homework for three hours, but I wasn't able to finish my history project. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
A: Every day the neighbor takes her dog on two walks she goes at night and in the morning.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form B) Question 152256 - Objective(s) 2.7.1

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
- It was such a beautiful day, so we decided to eat lunch outside. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- My favorite things to do on rainy days are to eat popcorn and watch movies. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- I was surprised by how loud my new baby sister could cry I might have to get ear plugs. (Correct. You have identified the run-on sentence.)
- The principal was concerned about the situation; he called a special meeting with the teachers. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
A: I was surprised by how loud my new baby sister could cry I might have to get ear plugs.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form B) Question 152244 - Objective(s) 2.7.2

Read this run-on sentence.

Zoe went to bed her parents began planning a surprise party for her.

Which of the following makes this sentence correct?
- Zoe went to bed: her parents began planning a surprise party for her. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- After Zoe went to bed, her parents began planning a surprise party for her. (Correct. You have identified how to correct the run-on sentence.)
- Zoe went to bed, her parents began planning a surprise party for her. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- While Zoe went to bed; her parents began planning a surprise party for her. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
A: After Zoe went to bed, her parents began planning a surprise party for her.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 152015 - Objective(s) 2.7.2

Read this run-on sentence.

We spent all day pulling weeds my back is sore.

Which of the following makes this sentence correct?
- We spent all day pulling weeds, my back is sore. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- We spent all day pulling weeds: my back is sore. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- We spent all day pulling weeds, so my back is sore. (Correct. You have identified how to correct the run-on sentence.)
- We spent all day pulling weeds; because my back is sore. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
A: We spent all day pulling weeds, so my back is sore.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form B) Question 152220 - Objective(s) 2.8.1

Which sentence contains a comma splice?
- I want to ride my bike, it is raining. (Correct. You have identified the sentence with a comma splice.)
- I like running on the trail by the river, but today it's closed. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
- Although I enjoy the outdoors, today is just too hot to be outside. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
- I want to attend the self-defense seminar, but I haven't found a ride. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
A: I want to ride my bike, it is raining.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form B) Question 152208 - Objective(s) 2.8.1

Which sentence contains a comma splice?
- After a delicious dinner, we went for long walk. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
- I need new glasses, I'm squinting to see the board. (Correct. You have identified the sentence with a comma splice.)
- Besides playing the drums, I enjoy taking photographs. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
- It seems I'm always late for school, no matter how early I leave home. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
A: I need new glasses, I'm squinting to see the board.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form B) Question 152196 - Objective(s) 2.8.2

Read this sentence. It contains a comma splice.

I can't believe they are not twins, they look so much alike!

Which of the following makes this sentence correct?
- I can't believe they are not twins they look so much alike! (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
- I can't believe they are not twins: they look so much alike! (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
- I can't believe they are not twins; and they look so much alike! (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
- I can't believe they are not twins because they look so much alike! (Correct. You have identified how to correct the comma splice.)
A: I can't believe they are not twins because they look so much alike!

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form B) Question 152184 - Objective(s) 2.8.2

Read this sentence. It contains a comma splice.

I want to go to the yard sale, I heard there are some great deals.

Which of the following makes this sentence correct?
- I want to go to the yard sale I heard there are some great deals. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
- I want to go to the yard sale; I heard there are some great deals. (Correct. You have identified how to correct the comma splice.)
- I want to go to the yard sale and I heard there are some great deals. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
- I want to go to the yard sale but; I heard there are some great deals. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
A: I want to go to the yard sale; I heard there are some great deals.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form B) Question 152172 - Objective(s) 2.9.1

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
- My brother is great. (Incorrect. A sentence fragment is a grammatical error that occurs when a sentence is missing either a subject or a predicate. This sentence has both a subject (brother) and a predicate (is).)
- Not knowing how to build the bookshelf. (Correct. You have identified the sentence fragment. This fragment does not contain a subject or a predicate.)
- My sister and I always make each other laugh. (Incorrect. A sentence fragment is a grammatical error that occurs when a sentence is missing either a subject or a predicate. This sentence has both a subject (sister and I) and a predicate (make).)
- Not knowing where my dog was hiding, I asked my grandpa to help me find her. (Incorrect. A sentence fragment is a grammatical error that occurs when a sentence is missing either a subject or a predicate. This sentence has both a subject (I) and a predicate (asked).)
A: Not knowing how to build the bookshelf.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form B) Question 152160 - Objective(s) 2.9.1

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
- I forgot to bring the blanket. (Incorrect. A sentence fragment is a grammatical error that occurs when a sentence is missing either a subject or a predicate. This sentence has both a subject (I) and a predicate (forgot).)
- Although he is tall. (Correct. You have identified the sentence fragment. This fragment is a dependent clause.)
- I love summer. (Incorrect. A sentence fragment is a grammatical error that occurs when a sentence is missing either a subject or a predicate. This sentence has both a subject (I) and a predicate (love).)
- It is time to go. (Incorrect. A sentence fragment is a grammatical error that occurs when a sentence is missing either a subject or a predicate. This sentence has both a subject (It) and a predicate (is).)
A: Although he is tall.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form B) Question 152148 - Objective(s) 2.9.2

Read this sentence fragment.

Think the song is beautiful.

Which of the following makes this fragment a complete sentence?
- I think the song is beautiful. (Correct. You have chosen the complete sentence.)
- Thinking the song is beautiful. (Incorrect. Complete sentences must contain a subject and a predicate. This fragment is missing a subject.)
- While thinking the song is beautiful. (Incorrect. This fragment is a dependent clause. It cannot stand on its own. It does not contain an independent clause with a subject and a predicate.)
- Think the song is peaceful and beautiful. (Incorrect. Complete sentences must contain a subject and a predicate. This fragment is missing a subject.)
A: I think the song is beautiful.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form B) Question 152136 - Objective(s) 2.9.2

Read this sentence fragment.

Because she wants to learn Spanish.

Which of the following makes this fragment a complete sentence?
- Although she wants to learn Spanish. (Incorrect. A complete sentence must include an independent clause with a subject and a predicate.)
- Maybe because she wants to learn Spanish. (Incorrect. A complete sentence must include an independent clause with a subject and a predicate.)
- She is going to Spain because she wants to learn Spanish. (Correct. You have chosen the complete sentence.)
- Because she wants to learn Spanish for her trip next month to Spain. (Incorrect. A complete sentence must include an independent clause with a subject and a predicate.)
A: She is going to Spain because she wants to learn Spanish.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form B) Question 154479 - Objective(s) 2.4.1

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In the space below, write a summary of paragraphs 4-5 of the passage.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 154475 - Objective(s) 2.5.2 , 2.5.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Write a two-paragraph summary-response in the space below. Remember to follow the four-step process:

1. Identify the main idea of the reading.
2. Identify the supporting details for the summary and for the response.
3. Identify the author's purpose for writing.
4. Write a summary-response of the reading.

Remember that the first paragraph is a summary of the reading, and the second paragraph is your response to, or personal opinion about, the reading.