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

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 749731 - Objective(s) 1.5.1

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

Dogs are the best types of pet most dogs are easy to take care off their fun to be around and their always happy too see you.

Choose the most effective revision.
- Dogs are the best type of pet. Most dogs are easy to take care of, they are fun to be around, and they are always happy to see you. (Correct. You have identified the most effective revision.)
- Dogs are the best type of pet most dogs are easy to take care of, they are fun to be around, and they are always happy to see you. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
- Dogs are the best type of pet, most dogs are easy to take care of, they are fun to be around, and they are always happy to see you. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
- Dogs are the best type of pet and most dogs are easy to take care of they are fun to be around and they are always happy to see you. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
A: Dogs are the best type of pet. Most dogs are easy to take care of, they are fun to be around, and they are always happy to see you.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 975034 - Objective(s) 1.8.1

Read the following sentence:

A winding trail leads over the river and through the woods.

What is the main verb in this sentence?
- leads (Correct. You have identified the main verb in the sentence.)
- winding (Incorrect. This is not the main verb in the sentence.)
- over (Incorrect. This is not the main verb in the sentence.)
- through (Incorrect. This is not the main verb in the sentence.)
A: leads

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 975046 - Objective(s) 1.8.1

Read the following sentence:

Frequent visitors can purchase season tickets for the water park.

What is the subject in this sentence?
- visitors (Correct. You have identified the subject in the sentence.)
- purchase (Incorrect. This is not the subject in the sentence.)
- tickets (Incorrect. This is not the subject in the sentence.)
- water park (Incorrect. This is not the subject in the sentence.)
A: visitors

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 975178 - Objective(s) 1.10.1

Which sentence below is punctuated correctly?
- Will it be hard to get a good grade in that class? (Correct. You have identified the sentence that is punctuated correctly.)
- Is Mrs. Smith a difficult teacher. (Incorrect. This sentence is not punctuated correctly.)
- I hope she does not assign too much homework, (Incorrect. This sentence is not punctuated correctly.)
- Do you think the class will be difficult! (Incorrect. This sentence is not punctuated correctly.)
A: Will it be hard to get a good grade in that class?

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 975190 - Objective(s) 1.10.1

Which sentence below is punctuated correctly?
- I loved the movie I saw today! (Correct. You have identified the sentence that is punctuated correctly.)
- I am seeing that movie today? (Incorrect. This sentence is not punctuated correctly.)
- Do you want to see the movie today. (Incorrect. This sentence is not punctuated correctly.)
- Are you seeing that movie today! (Incorrect. This sentence is not punctuated correctly.)
A: I loved the movie I saw today!

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 1059304 - Objective(s) 1.2.2

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

Studies show that buckling up reduces the odds of dying in a vehicle accident by about 50%. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that almost 300,000 lives have been saved by seat belts since 1975. If that isn’t reason enough to “click it,” driving without a fastened seat belt can get you pulled over in most states and ticketed in all of them.

Which is the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph?
- Seat belts are important for many reasons. (Correct. You have identified the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
- Modern cars are safer than ever but driving is still dangerous. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
- Car crashes are the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of fifty-five. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
- Many people think that they shouldn’t have to wear a seat belt if they don’t want to. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
A: Seat belts are important for many reasons.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 1059366 - Objective(s) 1.2.2

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

But by itself, even the most powerful quake isn’t very dangerous. The ground doesn’t shake people to death, or split open and swallow them up. It is what happens after the earth moves that is deadly. When buildings, dams, or pipelines shatter, when hillsides fall apart, or when tsunamis roar ashore, that is when people die.

Which is the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph?
- Earthquakes are among the most destructive events on Earth. (Correct. You have identified the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
- Geologists often say that earthquakes don't kill people, buildings do. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
- The 2011 Japanese earthquake took 16,000 lives and caused more than $300 billion of damage. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
- You grow up thinking there is nothing more solid and reliable than the ground on which you stand, and then one day, it falls to pieces beneath your feet. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
A: Earthquakes are among the most destructive events on Earth.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 1059390 - Objective(s) 1.5.1

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

The hot, humid greenhouse is a site for sore eyes starved of color by winter whiteness: orchids bloom in all the color of the rainbow and ferns greenery is all over.

Which revision below is most effective?
- Orchids and ferns filled the greenhouse, bringing relief to eyes starved of color by winter’s whiteness. (Correct. You have identified the most effective revision.)
- In the midst of the colorless white winter, the inside of the glass greenhouse was a sight for sore eyes. Orchids bloomed like a multi-color rainbow amid the leafy greenery of ferns. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
- It was hot in the greenhouse, and humid. Orchids and ferns grew colorfully, in contrast to eyes bored by winter’s whiteness. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
- The greenhouse is hot and humid, and it is a site for sore eyes starved of color by winter’s whiteness because orchids bloom in all the colors of the rainbow and green ferns grow all over. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
A: Orchids and ferns filled the greenhouse, bringing relief to eyes starved of color by winter’s whiteness.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 1061038 - Objective(s) 1.1.2

Read this excerpt from a passage.

The cell phone has become a handheld computer—an integral part of day-to-day technology. The question, therefore, inevitably arises: Is it appropriate for students to use cell phones in schools? Some schools have adopted policies to ban cell phone use in the classroom, but are these initiatives reasonable? Although they have limitations, cell phones can be used to ensure student safety, help with job skill preparation, and aid in classroom instruction. . .

As students enroll in college and enter the workforce, cell phones will continue to be important. While some educators think that cell phones are a distraction, cell phones should be seen instead as tools that improve student safety, employability, and learning. Rather than arbitrarily banning cell phones, school administrators should work on developing technology guidelines and lesson plans that include cell phone use in the classroom. New policies for the twenty-first century will benefit students, teachers, and society.

Who is the intended audience for this passage?
- educators (Correct. You have identified the intended audience for this passage.)
- students (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this passage.)
- parents (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this passage.)
- government officials (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this passage.)
A: educators

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 1061103 - Objective(s) 1.1.3

Read this email.

Subject: Article Submission

Sent: September 8, 2017

To: Chenay Engels

Dear Ms. Engels,

Please find enclosed my short story “Blackwater Cove.”

I am in the creative writing program at Silver Springs Fine Arts Academy. I received the Amira Hamat Short Fiction award in 2016 for a previous writing. I am a longtime fan of Litbright Magazine and I am hopeful that you will find my story to be a good fit for your publication.

This story is a simultaneous submission. I shall immediately withdraw it if it is accepted elsewhere.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Kara Woodridge

What is the author’s intended purpose for this letter?
- To persuade an editor to publish a short story in her publication. (Correct. You have identified the author’s intended purpose for this letter.)
- To inform an editor about a problem with the author's subscription. (Incorrect. This is not the author’s intended purpose for this letter.)
- To apply for the Amara Hamat Short Fiction Award. (Incorrect. This is not the author’s intended purpose for this letter.)
- To withdraw the submission from publication at Litbright Magazine. (Incorrect. This is not the author’s intended purpose for this letter.)
A: To persuade an editor to publish a short story in her publication.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 1061163 - Objective(s) 1.2.1

Read this paragraph from a passage.

There are hair cells in the inner ear that are involved in your ability to hear. Excessively loud noise can kill these cells, and the longer you’re exposed to the loud noise, the greater the number of cells that are destroyed. The greater the number of cells that are destroyed, the worse your hearing gets. Once those hair cells have died, they stay dead; so your hearing isn’t likely to get better in the future.

What is the topic sentence of this paragraph?
- There are hair cells in the inner ear that are involved in your ability to hear. (Correct. You have identified the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- Excessively loud noise can kill these cells, and the longer you’re exposed to the loud noise, the greater the number of cells that are destroyed. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- The greater the number of cells that are destroyed, the worse your hearing gets. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- Once those hair cells have died, they stay dead; so your hearing isn’t likely to get better in the future. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
A: There are hair cells in the inner ear that are involved in your ability to hear.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 1061199 - Objective(s) 1.2.1

Read this paragraph from a passage.

However, not everyone is convinced that genetically modified foods are beneficial. Opponents say that too little research has been done on the effects of GMOs on humans and on the environment. They argue that GMOs could be creating new poisons. They are also concerned about what might happen if genetically modified plants breed with wild plants. Some farmers are concerned about the possibility of inadvertently crossbreeding GMO plants with non-GMO plants. For example, if the pollen from a GMO plant blows into their organic field, now that organic crop could become a GMO crop. The possibility also exists that all this interbreeding could lead to new strains of herbicide-resistant super-weeds.

What is the topic sentence of this paragraph?
- However, not everyone is convinced that genetically modified foods are beneficial. (Correct. You have identified the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- Opponents say that too little research has been done on the effects of GMOs on humans and on the environment. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- Some farmers are concerned about the possibility of inadvertently crossbreeding GMO plants with non-GMO plants. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- The possibility also exists that all this interbreeding could lead to new strains of herbicide-resistant super-weeds. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
A: However, not everyone is convinced that genetically modified foods are beneficial.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 1061212 - Objective(s) 1.3.1

Which of these sentences is an opinion?
- I feel that Congress needs to address the national debt limit in a timely way. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that is an opinion.)
- It is up to Congress to decide whether we as a country should be able to borrow more money than the current limit. (Incorrect. This sentence is not an opinion.)
- The federal government's total debt right now is around $19.8 trillion. (Incorrect. This sentence is not an opinion.)
- They predict that the nation could pay just under $475 billion in interest in 2017 alone. (Incorrect. This sentence is not an opinion.)
A: I feel that Congress needs to address the national debt limit in a timely way.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 1061248 - Objective(s) 1.3.1

Which of these sentences is an opinion?
- A great problem with our society is a lack of understanding of the contributions that using renewable energy can have. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that is an opinion.)
- Wind, solar, and hydropower are examples of renewable energy sources. (Incorrect. This sentence is not an opinion.)
- Technological advances have made it possible for solar energy to work even when it is cloudy or during the night. (Incorrect. This sentence is not an opinion.)
- Non-renewable energy sources, such as petroleum, natural gas, and coal make up over eighty percent of the nation's energy consumption. (Incorrect. This sentence is not an opinion.)
A: A great problem with our society is a lack of understanding of the contributions that using renewable energy can have.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 1061310 - Objective(s) 1.6.1

Read this sentence.

The early summer garden was lush with bright, hearty flowers; the blossoms seemed to overflow from their beds and pots.

What does "lush" mean in this sentence?
- growing abundantly (Correct. You have identified the keywords that help define the word lush.)
- a quality of earthiness (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 deep green color (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.)
- beautiful or breathtaking (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: growing abundantly

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 1061346 - Objective(s) 1.6.1

Read these sentences.

It is important not to speculate about issues like these. Making decisions without having all the information can be a real problem.

What does "speculate" mean in this sentence?
- having a theory without evidence (Correct. You have identified the keywords that help define the word speculate.)
- thinking deeply about (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.)
- working to fix an issue (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.)
- develop a quick solution (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: having a theory without evidence

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 1061387 - Objective(s) 1.7.1

Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

circum- (prefix) around

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

The voyagers decided on their greatest adventure yet: they would circumnavigate the world!
- travel all the way around (Correct. You have identified the meaning of circumnavigate using the prefix circum- as a clue to determine the definition.)
- go over and above what is necessary (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix circum-, to help define the word.)
- spin in a circle (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix circum-, to help define the word.)
- visit every single country (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix circum-, to help define the word.)
A: travel all the way around

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 1061399 - Objective(s) 1.7.1

Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

-ize (suffix) bring about; make

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

Try not to politicize the issue at hand and instead focus on common ground.
- cause an event or activity to become political (Correct. You have identified the meaning of politicize using the suffix -ize as a clue to determine the definition.)
- make an issue controversial (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -ize, to help define the word.)
- create a poll out of a topic (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -ize, to help define the word.)
- make a person feel guilty about (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -ize, to help define the word.)
A: cause an event or activity to become political

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 1194990 - Objective(s) 1.9.1

Read the following sentence:

The air is cool and still.

Revise this sentence to include a prepositional phrase.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form E) Question 1229167 - Objective(s) 1.2.2

Read this 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.

Write an effective topic sentence for this paragraph.