Title: Unit 3 Assessment - Form D
Course: Developmental English > Section: Unit 3: Discovering Implied Meaning

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 976524 - Objective(s) 3.6.1

Which sentence is in the past tense?
- Hurricane-force winds have blown the roofs off houses all over town. (Correct. You identified the past tense sentence.)
- Tropical storm Barney is expected to make landfall early tomorrow morning. (Incorrect. This sentence is not past tense.)
- We will head for the basement as soon as we hear a tornado warning. (Incorrect. This sentence is not past tense.)
- The thunder is getting louder and closer by the minute; let’s go inside! (Incorrect. This sentence is not past tense.)
A: Hurricane-force winds have blown the roofs off houses all over town.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 976572 - Objective(s) 3.6.1

Which sentence is in the past tense?
- A cricket chirped somewhere in the darkness and lulled him to sleep. (Correct. You identified the past tense sentence.)
- It is barely dawn, and I already hear chipmunks scampering across the roof and down the rain spout. (Incorrect. This sentence is not past tense.)
- The gentle hum of bumblebees is the perfect soundtrack for a lazy summer afternoon. (Incorrect. This sentence is not past tense.)
- Squawks and splashes from the birdbath mean the robins are taking their morning bath. (Incorrect. This sentence is not past tense.)
A: A cricket chirped somewhere in the darkness and lulled him to sleep.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 976620 - Objective(s) 3.6.2

Which sentence is in the present tense?
- I sing in the shower every morning. (Correct. You identified the present tense sentence.)
- Will they be singing the anthem live or lip-synching? (Incorrect. This sentence is not present tense.)
- The excited crowd didn’t know all the words but sang along anyway. (Incorrect. This sentence is not present tense.)
- She sang while she hiked and hoped it would scare the bears away. (Incorrect. This sentence is not present tense.)
A: I sing in the shower every morning.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 976668 - Objective(s) 3.6.3

Which sentence is in the future tense?
- Dinner will be ready when you get here. (Correct. You identified the future tense sentence.)
- Is dinner ready? (Incorrect. This sentence is not future tense.)
- Are you ready for dinner? (Incorrect. This sentence is not future tense.)
- Dinner was ready when he got there. (Incorrect. This sentence is not future tense.)
A: Dinner will be ready when you get here.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 976716 - Objective(s) 3.6.3

Which sentence is in the future tense?
- Shhh, or you will spoil the surprise! (Correct. You identified the future tense sentence.)
- Jeb had always felt cheated that his birthday was on Christmas Day, and he longed to one day have a party that would be his and his alone. (Incorrect. This sentence is not future tense.)
- Grocery store cupcakes and limp balloons did not spoil Andy’s excitement; his retirement function meant freedom was only an hour away. (Incorrect. This sentence is not future tense.)
- Do you have a new costume for the Halloween bash, or are you a pirate again this year? (Incorrect. This sentence is not future tense.)
A: Shhh, or you will spoil the surprise!

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 976728 - Objective(s) 3.6.4

Fill in the blanks in the sentence below, choosing the verbs that make the sentence coherent.

The runners over the last hurdle and toward the finish line.
- jumped / sprinted (Correct. You chose the verbs that make the sentence coherent.)
- will jump / are sprinting (Incorrect. These are not the verbs that make the sentence coherent.)
- will jump / sprinted (Incorrect. These are not the verbs that make the sentence coherent.)
- are jumping / sprint (Incorrect. These are not the verbs that make the sentence coherent.)
A: jumped / sprinted

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 976752 - Objective(s) 3.6.4

Fill in the blanks in the sentence below, choosing the verbs that make the sentence coherent.

Mr. Meowser me square in the eye and then reached out a paw and my new phone off the table.
- looked / knocked (Correct. You chose the verbs that make the sentence coherent.)
- looked / knocks (Incorrect. These are not the verbs that make the sentence coherent.)
- will look / knocked (Incorrect. These are not the verbs that make the sentence coherent.)
- looks / will knock (Incorrect. These are not the verbs that make the sentence coherent.)
A: looked / knocked

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 976814 - Objective(s) 3.7.1

Read the following sentence:

Are getting a trophy?

Choose the word or words that make the sentence coherent.
- the winners (Correct. You chose the words that make the sentence coherent.)
- everybody (Incorrect. This word does not make the sentence coherent.)
- the team in third place (Incorrect. These words do not make the sentence coherent.)
- Jerome or Ana (Incorrect. These words do not make the sentence coherent.)
A: the winners

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 976850 - Objective(s) 3.7.1

Read the following sentence:

kicks off her shoes and runs across the beach and into the breaking waves.

Choose the word or words that make the sentence coherent.
- She (Correct. You chose the word that makes the sentence coherent.)
- The girls (Incorrect. These words do not make the sentence coherent.)
- John and Mary (Incorrect. These words do not make the sentence coherent.)
- You (Incorrect. This word does not make the sentence coherent.)
A: She

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 1061607 - Objective(s) 3.1.1

Read this excerpt from a passage.

I’m a normal high school kid—that is, I like listening to music. Until about a year ago, I always liked listening to it loud. Loud enough that it filled up my head and pulsed through my body, so the boundary between me and the music disappeared. I’ve listened to countless hours of music—vibrant music pouring into my ears from headphones, washing over me from car speakers, or blasting at me from gigantic speakers at concerts.

What is the author’s point of view in the excerpt?
- first person (Correct. You identified the author's point of view in the excerpt.)
- second person (Incorrect. This is not the author's point of view in the excerpt.)
- third-person limited (Incorrect. This is not the author's point of view in the excerpt.)
- third-person omniscient (Incorrect. This is not the author's point of view in the excerpt.)
A: first person

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 1061655 - Objective(s) 3.1.2

Read this excerpt from a passage.

As a young child, I remember listening to stories about Angelo Pagano, my great-grandfather who emigrated from Italy to the United States in the early 1900s. I had always envisioned him traveling on a ship like the Titanic, sailing across the Atlantic in a luxury liner to his new home in America.

Those fanciful images faded one warm autumn day when, as I was cleaning out the attic, I uncovered a collection of old letters tied together with a worn green ribbon. The paper was yellow and dry and started to crumble as I touched it. As I carefully untied the ribbon and unfolded the top letter, I realized the writing was Italian. My knowledge of the language is limited to spaghetti and espresso, but from the greeting at the beginning of the letter and the signature at the end, I could tell that the letter was written by my great-grandfather to Sofia, his beloved wife and my great-grandmother. Immediately, I decided to have the letters translated into English so that I could learn more about Angelo and the rest of my family.

What is the cultural context of this passage?
- The reading takes place in modern times. The narrator is the great-grandchild of a man who moved from Italy to America in the 1900s. (Correct. You identified the cultural context of this passage.)
- The reading takes place in the twentieth century. The narrator is an Italian grandmother who wrote letters to her grandchildren about her experience immigrating to America. (Incorrect. This is not the cultural context of this passage.)
- The reading takes place in modern times. The narrator can speak English and Italian and translates letters for people who are interested in their genealogy. (Incorrect. This is not the cultural context of this passage.)
- The reading takes place in the 1900s. The narrator is an Italian man who perished on the Titanic. (Incorrect. This is not the cultural context of this passage.)
A: The reading takes place in modern times. The narrator is the great-grandchild of a man who moved from Italy to America in the 1900s.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 1061727 - Objective(s) 3.3.2

Read this passage.

Rocky Mountain National Park, nicknamed "Rocky," is a true marvel of the American West and contains a variety of animals, plant life, and even climates. There are four ecosystems inside Rocky Mountain National Park: riparian, montane, subalpine, and alpine tundra. You might see a moose or mule deer drinking from a pond in a riparian ecosystem, which are areas that are near streams or lakes. Riparian ecosystems can be found within the other three ecosystems. The montane ecosystem is the lowest in elevation at Rocky. There you will find ponderosa pine trees and wide-open mountain meadows, lush with wildflowers in the summer. Climb a little higher into the subalpine ecosystem, where long winters and short, cool summers make up the climate. Look high into a limber pine tree and you might spot a Clark's nutcracker, nibbling on pine seeds. Finally, the highest elevation in Rocky is the alpine tundra. Bitter cold and wind-blasted defines this ecosystem with its jagged mountain tops that are capped with snow even in late August. Each of these ecosystems has a quality all its own, but they are all interconnected, comprising a true American treasure: "Rocky."

Which of the following is a major supporting detail in the one paragraph essay above?
- Finally, the highest elevation in Rocky is the alpine tundra. (Correct. You identified the sentence from this paragraph that is a major supporting detail.)
- Each of these ecosystems has a quality all its own, but they are all interconnected, comprising a true American treasure: "Rocky." (Incorrect. This sentence is not a major supporting detail.)
- Rocky Mountain National Park, nicknamed "Rocky," is a true marvel of the American West. (Incorrect. This sentence is not a major supporting detail.)
- There you will find ponderosa pine trees and wide-open mountain meadows, lush with wildflowers in the summer. (Incorrect. This sentence is not a major supporting detail.)
A: Finally, the highest elevation in Rocky is the alpine tundra.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 1061883 - Objective(s) 3.4.1

Read this paragraph.

Time is precious: there are only so many hours in each day. When we do tasks randomly and without a plan, we cheat ourselves out of the chance to succeed. We also set ourselves up for unwanted stress. The good news is, using time management strategies can help us meet our goals. It can also help us feel less anxious about all there is to do in a day. The first step in time management is to set achievable goals. Without goals, it is hard to know when you have succeeded. Next, determine what steps you need to take in order to meet your goals. Set aside time to make a weekly plan that lists when you will complete the necessary tasks. At the end of each day, track your progress and choose the top three things you would like to accomplish the next day. They should directly relate to your goals. Put your plan in place by staying focused on your planned tasks each day. Avoid distractions and time wasters, like surfing online or repeatedly checking your email. Finally, once you have reached a goal, take time to celebrate! Having something to look forward to is great motivation for meeting your goals.

What is the implied main idea?
- Using time management techniques can help you be successful. (Correct. You identified the implied main idea.)
- Time is precious: there are only so many hours in each day. (Incorrect. This is not the implied main idea.)
- Avoiding distractions is essential to effective time management. (Incorrect. This is not the implied main idea.)
- Feeling anxious is often the result of poor time management. (Incorrect. This is not the implied main idea.)
A: Using time management techniques can help you be successful.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 1196430 - Objective(s) 3.8.1

What is the meaning of the word sagacious in the following sentence?

Mrs. Tomlinson, the sagacious teacher who convinced me to go to college, was the most insightful adult I have ever met.
- wise (Correct. You have identified the keywords that help define the word sagacious.)
- rude (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.)
- depressed (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.)
- enthusiastic (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: wise

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 1196466 - Objective(s) 3.8.1

What does the word exhilarating mean in the following sentence?

Watching my favorite team win the championship game was such an exhilarating experience I couldn't wait to tell my friends.
- thrilling (Correct. You have identified the keywords that help define the word exhilarating.)
- frustrating (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.)
- stressful (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.)
- annoying (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: thrilling

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 1196502 - Objective(s) 3.9.1

Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

hypo- (prefix): below, beneath

Since she spent too long in the cold water, she was already suffering from hypothermia when they pulled her from the lake.

Based on the dictionary entry, what does hypothermia mean?
- low body temperature (Correct. You have identified the meaning of hypothermia using the prefix hypo- as a clue to determine the definition.)
- extremely active (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix hypo-, to help define the word.)
- rapid breathing (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix hypo-, to help define the word.)
- a sudden drop in blood pressure (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix hypo-, to help define the word.)
A: low body temperature

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 1196568 - Objective(s) 3.9.1

Use the dictionary entry to answer the question.

bas: low

After being debased in front of his hometown, the presidential candidate decided he should no longer run for office.

What does the word debased mean in the sentence?
- humiliated (Correct. You have identified the meaning of debased using the dictionary definition as a clue to determine the definition.)
- encouraged (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case bas, to help define the word.)
- ignored (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case bas, to help define the word.)
- questioned harshly (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case bas, to help define the word.)
A: humiliated

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 1196600 - Objective(s) 3.5.1

Read the following sentences:

The researchers studied the effects of birth order on personality.
The researchers’ studies had surprising results.
The researchers found that first-born children tend to associate with other first-born children.
The researchers found that middle children tend to associate with other middle children.
The researchers found that last-born children tend to associate with other last-born children.
The researchers plan to do follow-up studies using a larger group of subjects.

Combine these sentences together into one paragraph, using referents to create better coherence and flow.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 1196608 - Objective(s) 3.5.2

Read the following sentences:

I can’t decide whether to go to the Beyonce concert next month.
She is my favorite singer.
I’ve saved enough for the ticket.
The trains stop running at midnight.
I don’t know how I’d get home afterwards.

Combine the sentences together into one paragraph, using transitions to create coherence and flow.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 1186199 (Form D) Question 1229194 - Objective(s) 3.3.3

Read this excerpt from a passage.

One of the most common forms of censorship in schools is banned books. Since 1982, various groups have sought to remove or restrict access to 11,300 books in our nation’s schools and libraries (Crum, 2013). Some of these titles are works of noted literary merit, such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, Beloved by Toni Morrison, and The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. Even the children’s picture book Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak was challenged for being dark and disturbing (American Library Association, 2014). Unfortunately, when books are not allowed in schools and libraries, students are denied the opportunity to learn from them.

Which sentence from the passage is a minor supporting detail in the one paragraph essay above?
- Some of these titles are works of noted literary merit, such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, Beloved by Toni Morrison, and The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. (Correct. You identified the sentence that is a minor supporting detail.)
- One of the most common forms of censorship in schools is banned books. (Incorrect. This is not a minor supporting detail.)
- Since 1982, various groups have sought to remove or restrict access to 11,300 books in our nation’s schools and libraries (Crum, 2013). (Incorrect. This is not a minor supporting detail.)
- Unfortunately, when books are not allowed in schools and libraries, students are denied the opportunity to learn from them. (Incorrect. This is not a minor supporting detail.)
A: Some of these titles are works of noted literary merit, such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, Beloved by Toni Morrison, and The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.