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

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 749765 - Objective(s) 1.5.1

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

Forgiving others is important, mostely for yourself if you can let go of the angry feeing you feel for a person who hurt you in the past, then you can actualy feel alot better inside yourself.

Choose the most effective revision.
- Forgiving others is important for your own well-being. If you can let go of the anger you feel for a person who hurt you, then you will actually feel happier. (Correct. You have identified the most effective revision.)
- Forgiving others is important, mostly for yourself if you can let go of the angry feeling you feel for a person who hurt you in the past, then you can actually feel a lot better inside yourself. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
- Forgiving others is important mostely for yourself if you can let go of the anger you feel for a person who hurt you, then you can actualy feel alot better inside yourself. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
- Forgiving other is important mostely for yourself. If you can let go of the angry feeling you feel for a person who hurt you in the past then you can actually feel happier. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
A: Forgiving others is important for your own well-being. If you can let go of the anger you feel for a person who hurt you, then you will actually feel happier.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 974964 - Objective(s) 1.8.1

Read the following sentence:

Melted ice cream dripped down the cone and across her sticky fingers.

What is the verb in the sentence?
- dripped (Correct. You have identified the verb in the sentence.)
- ice cream (Incorrect. This is not the verb in the sentence.)
- sticky (Incorrect. This is not the verb in the sentence.)
- melted (Incorrect. This is not the verb in the sentence.)
A: dripped

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 974998 - Objective(s) 1.8.1

Read the following sentence:

The sun set as the moon began to rise.

What is the subject in this sentence?
- There are two subjects, sun and moon. (Correct. You have identified the subjects in the sentence.)
- sun (Incorrect. This is not the only subject in the sentence.)
- moon (Incorrect. This is not the only subject in the sentence.)
- There are two subjects, set and rise. (Incorrect. These are not the subjects in the sentence.)
A: There are two subjects, sun and moon.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 975130 - Objective(s) 1.10.1

Which sentence has the correct end punctuation?
- I won the lottery! (Correct. You have identified the correct end punctuation for this sentence.)
- I checked my ticket numbers and did not win the lottery? (Incorrect. This is not the correct end punctuation for this sentence.)
- It would be a dream come true to win the lottery? (Incorrect. This is not the correct end punctuation for this sentence.)
- Did I win the lottery. (Incorrect. This is not the correct end punctuation for this sentence.)
A: I won the lottery!

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 975142 - Objective(s) 1.10.1

Which sentence below has the correct end punctuation?
- Many students have trouble finding a job after graduation. (Correct. You have identified the correct end punctuation for this sentence.)
- Many students have trouble finding a job after graduation? (Incorrect. This is not the correct end punctuation for this sentence.)
- Many students have trouble finding a job after graduation! (Incorrect. This is not the correct end punctuation for this sentence.)
- Many students have trouble finding a job after graduation, (Incorrect. This is not the correct end punctuation for this sentence.)
A: Many students have trouble finding a job after graduation.

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 C) Question 1059340 - Objective(s) 1.2.2

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

Insects like mosquitoes and ticks can drive you out of the woods with irritation or send you to the hospital with debilitating or deadly infections. Bears may attack your backpack, tent, or person in search of food. If you get careless where you camp or step, you could be one of the thousands of people per year who are bitten by venomous snakes.

Which is the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph?
- Unexpected encounters with wildlife can make camping potentially dangerous. (Correct. You have identified the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
- The earliest humans camped because they had no choice; modern man camps because it is fun. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
- Only about 20% of Americans went camping last year, down slightly from the year before. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
- There is a good reason that scouts are told to “be prepared.” (Incorrect. This is not the most effective topic sentence for the paragraph.)
A: Unexpected encounters with wildlife can make camping potentially dangerous.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 1059414 - Objective(s) 1.5.1

Read the following sentences, which need revising, editing, and proofreading:

Cocconut oil. Trendy. But healthy? Americans (72%) think so. Experts say not so fast: lots of fat, lots of calories, not enough proof of benefits.

Which revision below is most effective?
- Coconut oil is trendy, but is it healthy? While 72% of Americans think it’s better for you than other oils, nutritionists disagree. They say more research is needed to determine if the oil provides enough benefits to balance out its high fat and calorie content. (Correct. You have identified the most effective revision.)
- 72% of Americans think coconut oil is healthy. Experts aren’t in that group, saying the trendy oil has fat and calories. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
- Coconut oil is trendy right now, but maybe it isn’t as healthy as 72% of Americans think. Experts think coconut oil has lots of fat and lots of calories, and there isn’t proof of benefits. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
- Most Americans think coconut oil is healthy, but experts say it is bad for you because its high in fat and calories. (Incorrect. This is not the most effective revision.)
A: Coconut oil is trendy, but is it healthy? While 72% of Americans think it’s better for you than other oils, nutritionists disagree. They say more research is needed to determine if the oil provides enough benefits to balance out its high fat and calorie content.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 1060990 - Objective(s) 1.1.2

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.

Who is the intended audience for this essay?
- students (Correct. You have identified the intended audience for this essay.)
- parents (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this essay.)
- administrators (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this essay.)
- teachers (Incorrect. This is not the intended audience for this essay.)
A: students

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 1061079 - Objective(s) 1.1.3

Read this draft of an outline for an essay.

1. Should we eat genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
  1. Thesis statement: GMOs have potential benefits and drawbacks for farmers, the food industry, and consumers.
  2. Body paragraphs
    1. Define and explain GMOs
    2. Identify foods that are typically modified
    3. Potential benefits of GMOs
    4. Potential drawbacks of GMOs
    5. Argument for and against labeling food containing   GMOs

What is the author’s intended purpose for this essay?
- To inform the reader about GMOs by presenting opposing views on the topic. (Correct. You have identified the author’s intended purpose for this essay.)
- To persuade the reader to avoid consuming GMOs. (Incorrect. This is not the author’s intended purpose for this essay.)
- To entertain the reader with personal anecdotes about GMOs in foods. (Incorrect. This is not the author’s intended purpose for this essay.)
- To provide the reader with in-depth scientific evidence about the dangers of GMOs. (Incorrect. This is not the author’s intended purpose for this essay.)
A: To inform the reader about GMOs by presenting opposing views on the topic.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 1061139 - Objective(s) 1.2.1

Read this paragraph from a passage.

A job provides you with valuable life experience. The work environment is very different from your school environment. "I learned things from my work that I never would have learned in a classroom," is the response of many people when asked to talk about their first job. At school you probably interact only with the people you want to; in contrast, many jobs will require you to talk to strangers. You will have to answer questions with a sense of sureness. You may also be forced to deal with impatient or angry customers calmly (since the customer is "always right"). All of these things increase your self-confidence.

What is the topic sentence of this paragraph?
- A job provides you with valuable life experience. (Correct. You have identified the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- All of these things increase your self-confidence. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- At school you probably interact only with the people you want to; in contrast, many jobs will require you to talk to strangers. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- The work environment is very different from your school environment. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
A: A job provides you with valuable life experience.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 1061175 - Objective(s) 1.2.1

Read this paragraph from a passage.

The rise of automated systems has also cost workers jobs. Automated systems use machines to perform tasks once done by humans. Unlike industrial robots that weld, paint, or assemble products, automated systems do not have specific tasks. Instead, they allow humans to conduct business transactions unassisted. Thanks to automated systems, people can do their banking at ATMs; buy products from automated kiosks; and purchase their groceries using a self-service checkout line—all without the help of humans.

What is the topic sentence of this paragraph?
- The rise of automated systems has also cost workers jobs. (Correct. You have identified the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- Unlike industrial robots that weld, paint, or assemble products, automated systems do not have specific tasks. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- Instead, they allow humans to conduct business transactions unassisted. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
- Thanks to automated systems, people can do their banking at ATMs; buy products from automated kiosks; and purchase their groceries using a self-service checkout line—all without the help of humans. (Incorrect. This is not the topic sentence of this paragraph.)
A: The rise of automated systems has also cost workers jobs.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 1061224 - Objective(s) 1.3.1

Read this paragraph.

The glorious, refreshing days of fall are upon us. The crispness in the air feels like an oasis between the heat of summer and the frosty sting of winter. September marks the beginning of autumn. As the weather cools, the leaves turn gorgeous shades of red and yellow. Take some time to go outside and celebrate fall in all its loveliness.

Which of these sentences is a fact?
- September marks the beginning of autumn. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that is a fact.)
- The glorious, refreshing days of fall are upon us. (Incorrect. This sentence is not a fact.)
- As the weather cools, the leaves turn gorgeous shades of red and yellow. (Incorrect. This sentence is not a fact.)
- Take some time to go outside and celebrate fall in all its loveliness. (Incorrect. This sentence is not a fact.)
A: September marks the beginning of autumn.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 1061272 - Objective(s) 1.3.1

Which of these sentences is a fact?
- An orchestra is made up of musicians playing different instruments together. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that is a fact.)
- Notes from a well-played violin resonate in the heart and bring a surge of joy to listeners. (Incorrect. This sentence is not a fact.)
- Attending the orchestra would make a wonderful date. (Incorrect. This sentence is not a fact.)
- The piano sounds the best when classical music is played. (Incorrect. This sentence is not a fact.)
A: An orchestra is made up of musicians playing different instruments together.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 1061284 - Objective(s) 1.6.1

Read this sentence.

Though my classmates were welcoming and polite, I was having difficulty integrating into the community—my sister had no problem becoming a part of her kindergarten class, but I felt like an awkward newcomer.

What does the word "integrating" mean in this sentence?
- becoming part of (Correct. You have identified the keywords that help define the word integrating.)
- completing (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.)
- understanding (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.)
- needing help with (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: becoming part of

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 1061322 - Objective(s) 1.6.1

Read these sentences.

Cecilia's room was an utter mess; there were clothes all over the floor and items were strewn about. She must have been neglecting it for weeks.

What does "neglecting" mean in this sentence?
- failing to care for (Correct. You have identified the keywords that help define the word neglecting.)
- using items inappropriately (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 improve (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.)
- unable to clean (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: failing to care for

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 1061363 - Objective(s) 1.7.1

Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

-ness (suffix) state; condition; quality

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

With sureness, he answered all of the interviewer's questions.
- confidence (Correct. You have identified the meaning of sureness using the suffix -ness as a clue to determine the definition.)
- completion (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -ness, to help define the word.)
- indifference (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -ness, to help define the word.)
- arrogance (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the suffix -ness, to help define the word.)
A: confidence

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 1186195 (Form C) Question 1061423 - Objective(s) 1.7.1

Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

capt- (core root) take; seize

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

The play captivated me; I felt transported to another place and time.
- held a person's attention completely (Correct. You have identified the meaning of captivated using the core root capt- as a clue to determine the definition.)
- unable to make someone understand (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the core root capt-, to help define the word.)
- kidnapped or taken against one's will (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the core root capt-, to help define the word.)
- a statement that is made by a captain (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the core root capt-, to help define the word.)
A: held a person's attention completely

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 C) Question 1194994 - Objective(s) 1.2.2

Read this paragraph, which is missing a topic sentence.

The top two ice cream makers had combined sales of over $950 million in 2013. Ice cream is so popular that in 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated the month of July as National Ice Cream Month. July is traditionally a hot month, and during the summer, ice cream sales soar.

Write an effective topic sentence for this paragraph.