Title: Unit 9 Assessment - Form D
Course: Developmental English > Section: Unit 9: Applied Critical Analysis

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1063695 - Objective(s) 9.10.1

MLA style requires the use of block quotation in which of the following situations?
- When a quote is longer than four lines of text (Correct. You identified the situation in which MLA style requires the use of block quotation.)
- For all quoted poetry (Incorrect. This is not the situation in which MLA style requires the use of block quotation.)
- Whenever an attributive phrase is used (Incorrect. This is not the situation in which MLA style requires the use of block quotation.)
- For in-text citations without an attributive phrase (Incorrect. This is not the situation in which MLA style requires the use of block quotation.)
A: When a quote is longer than four lines of text

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1064830 - Objective(s) 9.2.1

You are writing a story on the best resorts in your area, and you are basing your choices on a marketing brochure.

What part of the brochure would provide the most effective evidence for your choice of the best resort for families with small children?
- A list of activities and amenities offered at the resort (Correct. You identified the part of the brochure that would provide the most effective evidence for your choice of the best family resort.)
- Comments from satisfied guests (Incorrect. This is not the part of the brochure that would provide the most effective evidence for your choice of the best family resort.)
- Photographs of smiling children and families (Incorrect. This is not the part of the brochure that would provide the most effective evidence for your choice of the best family resort.)
- A brief history of the resort (Incorrect. This is not the part of the brochure that would provide the most effective evidence for your choice of the best family resort.)
A: A list of activities and amenities offered at the resort

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1064854 - Objective(s) 9.2.1

You are writing a response to a newspaper editorial urging your city to install a red light camera to reduce traffic accidents at a dangerous intersection.

Which part of the editorial would provide the best evidence for your thesis that the writer is wrong to claim that the cameras make intersections safer?
- Pointing out that the study the writer cites as proof that red light cameras reduce the number of broad side crashes also reports they increase the number of rear end collisions (Correct. You identified the part of the editorial that would provide the best evidence for your thesis.)
- Countering the writer’s story about the number of accidents and near misses he has seen at the intersection with your observation that you haven’t seen many crashes there (Incorrect. This is not the part of the editorial that would provide the best evidence for your thesis.)
- Claiming that the writer’s stated job as a traffic officer is a conflict of interest (Incorrect. This is not the part of the editorial that would provide the best evidence for your thesis.)
- Using the writer’s statistics on the number of tickets issued by red light cameras at similar intersection to suggest the real motive is to raise money from fines (Incorrect. This is not the part of the editorial that would provide the best evidence for your thesis.)
A: Pointing out that the study the writer cites as proof that red light cameras reduce the number of broad side crashes also reports they increase the number of rear end collisions

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1064902 - Objective(s) 9.2.2

Which sentence uses the proper MLA style for an in-text citation with an attributive phrase?
- In a recent study, titled Home Schooling Works, Dr. Lawrence Rudner found that homeschoolers scored higher on standardized tests (11). (Correct. This is the proper MLA style for an in-text citation with an attributive phrase.)
- In a recent study, titled Home Schooling Works, Dr. Lawrence Rudner found that homeschoolers scored higher on standardized tests (Rudner, 11). (Incorrect. This is not the proper MLA style for an in-text citation with an attributive phrase.)
- In a recent study, titled Home Schooling Works, Dr. Lawrence Rudner (2016) found that homeschoolers scored higher on standardized tests. (Incorrect. This is not the proper MLA style for an in-text citation with an attributive phrase.)
- In a recent study, titled Home Schooling Works, Dr. Lawrence Rudner (11) found that homeschoolers scored higher on standardized tests. (Incorrect. This is not the proper MLA style for an in-text citation with an attributive phrase.)
A: In a recent study, titled Home Schooling Works, Dr. Lawrence Rudner found that homeschoolers scored higher on standardized tests (11).

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1064978 - Objective(s) 9.3.1

Read the following quote:

We come then to the question presented: Does segregation of children in public schools solely on the basis of race, even though the physical facilities and other "tangible" factors may be equal, deprive the children of the minority group of equal educational opportunities? We believe that it does. – Supreme Court of the United States, Brown v. Board of Education decision.

You are writing an essay on the Supreme Court ruling that declared school segregation unconstitutional. Should this quote be paraphrased or directly quoted, and why?
- It should be paraphrased because you can sum the ruling up in fewer words. (Correct. You identified that this quote should be paraphrased and why.)
- It should be directly quoted because it is a legal document. (Incorrect. This quote should not be directly quoted.)
- It should be directly quoted because the Supreme Court is an expert source. (Incorrect. This quote should not be directly quoted.)
- It should be paraphrased to avoid copyright violation. (Incorrect. This quote should be paraphrased, but you did not correctly identify why.)
A: It should be paraphrased because you can sum the ruling up in fewer words.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1065060 - Objective(s) 9.9.1

Read the following paragraph from the article “How Social Stress Makes Your Brain Vulnerable to Depression,” written by Andy Coghlan in the online edition of New Scientist magazine, published on November 13, 2017:

Social stress can trigger changes in the brain that open the door to depression. Experiments in human brains and mice suggest that experiences such as bullying make the blood-brain barrier leaky, letting inflammation into the brain and altering mood.

Which of the options below most correctly and effectively incorporates this source material? (Either APA or MLA style citations are acceptable.)
- The study shows that emotional experiences can cause physical changes in the brain that lead to depression. (Coghlan, 2017). (Correct. This sentence most correctly and effectively incorporates the source material.)
- Bullying makes your brain leak, according to a shocking new study reported in New Scientist (Coghlan, 2017)! (Incorrect. This sentence is not the best option for correctly and effectively incorporating the source material.)
- Coghlan (2017) describes how stress can spark changes in the brain that open the way to depression. (Incorrect. This sentence is not the best option for correctly and effectively incorporating the source material.)
- In “How Social Stress Makes Your Brain Vulnerable to Depression,” Andy Coghlan (2017) explains how “brains and mice” can develop depression in unpleasant social situations. (Incorrect. This sentence is not the best option for correctly and effectively incorporating the source material.)
A: The study shows that emotional experiences can cause physical changes in the brain that lead to depression. (Coghlan, 2017).

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1067275 - Objective(s) 9.1.2

Read this excerpt from a passage.

The greatest damage to fish stocks has happened in the last fifty years. During this time, large, organized fishing fleets have become weapons of mass marine destruction. These "giant factory ships" use GPS and sonar to locate large schools of their target fish. These trawlers are equipped with massive nets and long, hooked fishing lines that can catch huge volumes of fish at once. With processing plants right on board, these ships package and freeze tons of fish in one operation. The biggest, fastest, and most technologically advanced fishing trawlers wreak havoc as they float along the ocean’s surface.

What is one way that the author shows bias toward the topic?
- The author uses subjective language to describe how the fishing ships operate. (Correct. You identified one way that the author shows bias toward the topic.)
- The author uses a logical fallacy as faulty evidence for her claim. (Incorrect. This is not the way that the author shows bias toward the topic.)
- The reading has been funded by private fishermen who stand to gain from the demise of organized fishing fleets. (Incorrect. This is not the way that the author shows bias toward the topic.)
- The author includes information that cannot be proven as evidentiary support for her claim. (Incorrect. This is not the way that the author shows bias toward the topic.)
A: The author uses subjective language to describe how the fishing ships operate.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1067323 - Objective(s) 9.1.2

Read this excerpt from a passage.

The phrase, "drain the swamp," has become an often-used shorthand for the idea of expelling corruption out of the government. Those who use the catch phrase mean that they want ethics reform in Washington. Reforms like ending wasteful government spending, making changes to campaign financing laws, addressing conflicts of interest, and putting a stop to cozy relationships between legislators and lobbyists who push for their clients' causes on Capitol Hill. But the swamp does not seem to be draining; if anything it is becoming more filthy with slimy politicians. Case in point: recently, a once-beloved state representative was caught red-handed accepting personal gifts from a lobbyist, a fellow former representative. At a press conference, the beleaguered representative, visibly uncomfortable, denied the accusation, saying defensively: "I have never misled the people of this state, nor have I taken bribes or anything of value in exchange for my vote." Who is to say what snake the swamp will spew forth next?

What is one way that the author shows bias toward the topic in this passage?
- The author uses opinions disguised as facts. (Correct. You identified one way that the author shows bias toward the topic in this passage.)
- The author employs uncredible expert testimony. (Incorrect. This is not the way that the author shows bias toward the topic in this passage.)
- The author cherry-picks the information he provides. (Incorrect. This is not the way that the author shows bias toward the topic in this passage.)
- The author chose a political topic, which will always include bias. (Incorrect. This is not the way that the author shows bias toward the topic in this passage.)
A: The author uses opinions disguised as facts.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1067395 - Objective(s) 9.1.3

Read this excerpt from a passage.

The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released new guidelines for blood pressure levels in the fall of 2017. The new levels are lower, putting more Americans in the category of having hypertension, or high blood pressure. Having high blood pressure is a risk for heart attack, stroke, and organ failure, so it is important to manage. Everyone knows that keeping a healthy weight and not smoking are the best ways to manage blood pressure. There are many different types of drugs that are used to treat hypertension if diet and exercise do not appear to be effective.

Which of these sentences is an opinion disguised as a fact?
- Everyone knows that keeping a healthy weight and not smoking are the best ways to manage blood pressure. (Correct. You identified the sentence that is an opinion disguised as a fact.)
- There are many different types of drugs that are used to treat hypertension if diet and exercise do not appear to be effective. (Incorrect. This is not the sentence that is an opinion disguised as a fact.)
- The new levels are lower, putting more Americans in the category of having hypertension, or high blood pressure. (Incorrect. This is not the sentence that is an opinion disguised as a fact.)
- The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released new guidelines for blood pressure levels in the fall of 2017. (Incorrect. This is not the sentence that is an opinion disguised as a fact.)
A: Everyone knows that keeping a healthy weight and not smoking are the best ways to manage blood pressure.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1067491 - Objective(s) 9.4.2

Read this excerpt from a passage and the references entry for the source listed below the excerpt.

According to Wikipedia, humans are affected by plastic pollution, too. In fact, being exposed to chemicals in plastics disrupts the thyroid hormone axis and other hormones.

Plastic pollution. (2017, Nov. 12) In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Plastic_pollution&oldid=822757202

Is this source credible or not credible, and why or why not?
- This source is not credible because anyone can post or edit information on Wikipedia, whether or not they have expertise in the subject. (Correct. You identified that this source is not credible and why.)
- This source is not credible because only primary sources should be trusted for evidence in a research paper. (Incorrect. You identified that this source is not credible, but you did not correctly identify why.)
- This source is credible because it was written recently and is not outdated. (Incorrect. This source is not credible.)
- This source is credible because it comes from a reputable online source. (Incorrect. This source is not credible.)
A: This source is not credible because anyone can post or edit information on Wikipedia, whether or not they have expertise in the subject.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1067563 - Objective(s) 9.6.1

Read these sentences.

The tooth fairy is real. If that weren't true, then children wouldn't leave their lost teeth under their pillows for her. So, you should believe in the tooth fairy because she is real.

Which logical fallacy is used here?
- circular reasoning (Correct. With circular reasoning, a person supports an argument by restating the argument.)
- bandwagon appeal (Incorrect. This fallacy implies that because the majority of people believe that X is true, then it must be valid because so many people believe it. The example does not demonstrate this logical fallacy.)
- moral equivalence (Incorrect. Moral equivalence compares A with B to prove that A is as bad or good as B. The example does not demonstrate this logical fallacy.)
- false analogy (Incorrect. A false analogy claims that since A is like B, A has the same properties that B has. The example does not demonstrate this logical fallacy.)
A: circular reasoning

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1067637 - Objective(s) 9.1.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Read paragraph 4 from the passage.

What is the author's main idea in this paragraph?
- School voucher programs that send kids who normally attend public school to private school are not effective and harmful to public school systems. (Correct. You identified the author's main idea in the paragraph.)
- Funding for schools should move from a closed system to an open system to encourage innovation in school settings. (Incorrect. This is not the author's main idea in the paragraph.)
- Giving parents the ability to choose the schools their children attend creates more options for low-income families. (Incorrect. This is not the author's main idea in the paragraph.)
- Students who attend public schools usually have the same experiences as students who attend private schools. (Incorrect. This is not the author's main idea in the paragraph.)
A: School voucher programs that send kids who normally attend public school to private school are not effective and harmful to public school systems.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1067673 - Objective(s) 9.1.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Read paragraph 9 from the passage.

What is the author's main idea in this excerpt?
- Lack of education leads to unemployment, which in turn leads to poverty. (Correct. You identified the author's main idea in this excerpt.)
- A new underclass of citizens is defined as a group of people who are living just above or below the poverty line. (Incorrect. This is not the author's main idea in this excerpt.)
- Finishing high school is extremely difficult for people who are from low-income families. (Incorrect. This is not the author's main idea in this excerpt.)
- The unemployment rate is the highest that it has been in a decade. (Incorrect. This is not the author's main idea in this excerpt.)
A: Lack of education leads to unemployment, which in turn leads to poverty.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1202851 - Objective(s) 9.8.1

Read this sentence.

Megan was so extremely ill after her surgery that she had to miss every one of her English, history, and biochemistry classes for two whole weeks.

Rewrite this sentence in a more concise way without losing important information.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1202871 - Objective(s) 9.12.1

What does expeditiously mean in the following sentence?

On Friday, Meg finished the reports expeditiously so she could leave work early.
- quickly (Correct. You have correctly identified the meaning of the word expeditiously in the sentence.)
- eagerly (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.)
- obsessively (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.)
- professionally (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: quickly

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1202907 - Objective(s) 9.12.1

What does aplomb mean in the following sentence?

Gina demonstrated enough aplomb in her abilities to impress the stern and critical officer.
- confidence (Correct. You have correctly identified the meaning of the word aplomb in the sentence.)
- doubt (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.)
- effort (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.)
- self-consciousness (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: confidence

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1203747 - Objective(s) 9.13.1

Use the dictionary entry to answer the question.

circum- (prefix): around

The small band of villagers managed to circumvent the city by going through the mountains.

Based on the dictionary entry, what is the meaning of the word circumvent in this sentence?
- to avoid (Correct. You have identified the meaning of circumvent using the prefix circum- as a clue to determine the definition.)
- to attack (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix circum-, to help define the word.)
- to escape from (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix circum-, to help define the word.)
- to plunder (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix circum-, to help define the word.)
A: to avoid

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1203785 - Objective(s) 9.8.1

Read the following sentence:

The ancient printer is so old that it no longer functions at all.

Which revision is the most concise way to write this sentence without losing important information?
- The old printer is broken. (Correct. You have identified the most concise sentence revision.)
- The printer, as ancient as it is, has finally ceased to function. (Incorrect. This is not the most concise revision of the sentence.)
- The old printer doesn't work much at all. (Incorrect. This is not the most concise revision of the sentence.)
- The old printer has stopped working correctly. (Incorrect. This is not the most concise revision of the sentence.)
A: The old printer is broken.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form D) Question 1203821 - Objective(s) 9.8.1

Read the following sentence:

The group of lacrosse players from Vancer High School beat all the other teams and won the tournament.

Which revision is the most concise way to write this sentence without losing important information?
- The Vancer High School lacrosse team won the tournament. (Correct. You have identified the most concise sentence revision.)
- The lacrosse players from Vancer High School won the tournament. (Incorrect. This is not the most concise revision of the sentence.)
- The Vancer High School lacrosse team beat the other teams and eventually won. (Incorrect. This is not the most concise revision of the sentence.)
- The winner of the tournament was Vancer High School. (Incorrect. This is a concise sentence revision, but it is missing important information.)
A: The Vancer High School lacrosse team won the tournament.

Q: Unit 9 Quiz 1186211 (Form C) Question 1204162 - Objective(s) 9.5.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

A thesis for a critical analysis essay should identify what the author wanted to accomplish and then assess the author's success in doing so.

You have just read the passage “The Link Between Education and Poverty.” Write a sample thesis statement for a multi-page critical analysis essay that presents your opinion about the passage's effectiveness.