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

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form B) Question 151835 - Objective(s) 1.1.2

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Who is the intended audience for this passage?
- parents of teenagers (Incorrect. The audience is who the writer expects to read the text. When a writer writes, he or she does so with a specific type of reader in mind. Look at the title for a clue.)
- school administrators (Incorrect. The audience is who the writer expects to read the text. When a writer writes, he or she does so with a specific type of reader in mind. Look at the title for a clue.)
- adults searching for work (Incorrect. The audience is who the writer expects to read the text. When a writer writes, he or she does so with a specific type of reader in mind. Look at the title for a clue.)
- teenagers planning to get a job (Correct. You have identified the intended audience of the passage. The title and content of the passage indicate that it was written for teenage students who are considering working during the school year.)
A: teenagers planning to get a job

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form B) Question 151823 - Objective(s) 1.1.3

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Why did the author write this passage?
- to persuade students to stop working (Incorrect. The purpose explains why the writer is writing about the topic. While the writer discusses the pros and cons of students working, she did not write the passage to persuade students to stop working. Look at the title and headings for a clue.)
- to persuade students to work more hours (Incorrect. The purpose explains why the writer is writing about the topic. While the writer discusses how many hours some students work, she did not write the article to persuade students to work more hours. Look at the title and headings for a clue.)
- to inform teachers about student labor statistics (Incorrect. The purpose explains why the writer is writing about the topic. While the writer provides statistics about teen employment, she did not write the passage just to present these statistics. Look at the title and headings for a clue.)
- to inform teenagers about both sides of the student work issue (Correct. You have identified the author's purpose. In the passage, the author discusses both the benefits and drawbacks of working during the school year.)
A: to inform teenagers about both sides of the student work issue

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form A) Question 151739 - Objective(s) 1.3.1

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Which of these sentences from the passage is an opinion?
- Kayla is one of the many American high school students who work. (paragraph 2) (Incorrect. An opinion shows bias and cannot be proven to be true. This sentence provides facts about a real person.)
- In fact, around eighty percent of all high school students will have had some kind of job by the time they graduate. (paragraph 2) (Incorrect. An opinion shows bias and cannot be proven to be true. This sentence provides facts about student employment.)
- Adding a job to your already busy life can be tricky. (paragraph 5) (Correct. You have identified an opinion from the passage. The word “tricky” indicates that this sentence is the author's opinion.)
- According to the U.S. Department of Education, in 2007, 24.8% of 16- and 17-year-olds worked. (Facts About Teen Employment) (Incorrect. An opinion shows bias and cannot be proven to be true. This sentence provides facts about student employment.)
A: Adding a job to your already busy life can be tricky. (paragraph 5)

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form A) Question 151727 - Objective(s) 1.3.1

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Which of these sentences from the passage is a fact?
- Kayla's friend Sergio Morales is a senior who works fifteen to twenty hours a week bagging groceries. (paragraph 3) (Correct. You have identified a fact from the passage. This sentence provides facts about Sergio and his job.)
- Having to fill out job applications and going through job interviews as a teen will make you feel more at ease when you repeat the process as an adult. (paragraph 6) (Incorrect. A fact is something that can be proven. It is the author's opinion that you will feel more at ease if you apply for jobs and go through interviews as a teen.)
- A job provides you with valuable life experience. (paragraph 7) (Incorrect. A fact is something that can be proven. It is the author's opinion that a job provides valuable life experience.)
- Working while in high school isn't all positive. (paragraph 10) (Incorrect. A fact is something that can be proven. It is the author's opinion that there are negative aspects to working while going to school.)
A: Kayla's friend Sergio Morales is a senior who works fifteen to twenty hours a week bagging groceries. (paragraph 3)

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form A) Question 151715 - Objective(s) 1.2.1

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Read paragraph 5 from the passage.

A job helps you learn how to manage time. Adding a job to your already busy life can be tricky. To do this successfully, you have to schedule activities and plan. You also have to be willing to prioritize activities by assigning them varying degrees of importance.

What is the topic sentence of this paragraph?
- A job helps you learn how to manage time. (Correct. You have identified the topic sentence of the paragraph. This sentence contains the main point of the paragraph.)
- Adding a job to your already busy life can be tricky. (Incorrect. The topic sentence is the main point, or controlling idea, of a paragraph. This sentence is a supporting detail.)
- To do this successfully, you have to schedule activities and plan. (Incorrect. The topic sentence is the main point, or controlling idea, of a paragraph. This sentence is a supporting detail.)
- You also have to be willing to prioritize activities by assigning them varying degrees of importance. (Incorrect. The topic sentence is the main point, or controlling idea, of a paragraph. This sentence is a supporting detail.)
A: A job helps you learn how to manage time.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form A) Question 151703 - Objective(s) 1.2.1

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Read paragraph 8 from the passage.

You meet new people on a job. Kayla Morrison says, "I work with two college students from the East Coast, and it's been interesting learning about their lives." Kayla has also come to think of the café owner as a mentor who is providing her with valuable information about the food service industry. Kayla is even thinking about applying for the culinary arts program at her high school.

What is the topic sentence of this paragraph?
- You meet new people on a job. (Correct. You have identified the topic sentence of the paragraph. This sentence states the main point of the paragraph.)
- Kayla Morrison says, "I work with two college students from the East Coast, and it's been interesting learning about their lives.” (Incorrect. The topic sentence is the main point, or controlling idea, of a paragraph. This sentence is a supporting detail.)
- Kayla has also come to think of the café owner as a mentor who is providing her with valuable information about the food service industry. (Incorrect. The topic sentence is the main point, or controlling idea, of a paragraph. This sentence is a supporting detail.)
- Kayla is even thinking about applying for the culinary arts program at her high school. (Incorrect. The topic sentence is the main point, or controlling idea, of a paragraph. This sentence is a supporting detail.)
A: You meet new people on a job.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form B) Question 151811 - Objective(s) 1.6.1

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Read this sentence from the last paragraph of the passage.

However, the benefits of joining the workforce far outweigh any drawbacks.

Which word from the sentence helps you understand the meaning of the word drawbacks?
- However (Incorrect. Look for an antonym of the word drawbacks in the sentence.)
- benefits (Correct. You have identified the word that helps you understand the meaning of the word drawbacks. Benefits are the opposite of drawbacks.)
- workforce (Incorrect. Look for an antonym of the word drawbacks in the sentence.)
- outweigh (Incorrect. Look for an antonym of the word drawbacks in the sentence.)
A: benefits

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form B) Question 151799 - Objective(s) 1.6.1

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Read this sentence from the last paragraph of the passage.

So, fill out those applications, but be mindful of your time and academic priorities so that you can find the right balance between your new job and school.

What does the word academic mean as it is used in this sentence?
- educational (Correct. You have identified the meaning of the word academic. Academic priorities are educational priorities. The keywords “priorities” and “school” are context clues that help define academic.)
- workplace (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The keywords that help define academic are “priorities” and “school.”)
- successful (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The keywords that help define academic are “priorities” and “school.”)
- important (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The keywords that help define academic are “priorities” and “school.”)
A: educational

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form B) Question 151787 - Objective(s) 1.8.1

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Read this sentence from the passage.

Here are other ways you can get into a work setting without working part-time during the school year.

What is the subject in this sentence?
- ways (Incorrect. The subject is the “who” or “what” of the sentence.)
- you (Correct. You have identified the subject of the sentence. “You” tells who can get into a work setting.)
- can (Incorrect. The subject is the “who” or “what” of the sentence.)
- work (Incorrect. The subject is the “who” or “what” of the sentence.)
A: you

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form A) Question 151691 - Objective(s) 1.7.1

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Read this sentence from paragraph 5.

You also have to be willing to prioritize activities by assigning them varying degrees of importance.

Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

-ize (suffix): to cause; to become [Middle English]

What is the meaning of the word prioritize as it is used in this sentence?
- make a priority (Correct. You have identified the meaning of the word prioritize. The suffix “-ize” means to cause or become.)
- add to a priority (Incorrect. A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word that can sometimes enhance or change its meaning. The suffix “-ize” means to cause or become.)
- act on the priority (Incorrect. A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word that can sometimes enhance or change its meaning. The suffix “-ize” means to cause or become.)
- remember the priority (Incorrect. A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word that can sometimes enhance or change its meaning. The suffix “-ize” means to cause or become.)
A: make a priority

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form A) Question 151679 - Objective(s) 1.8.1

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Read this sentence from paragraph 5 of the passage.

A job helps you learn how to manage time.

What is the verb in this sentence?
- job (Incorrect. Action verbs tell the reader what the subject is doing. “Job” is the subject of this sentence.)
- helps (Correct. You have identified the verb of the sentence. “Helps” tells what the subject, “job,” does.)
- how (Incorrect. Action verbs tell the reader what the subject is doing.)
- time (Incorrect. Action verbs tell the reader what the subject is doing.)
A: helps

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form B) Question 151775 - Objective(s) 1.8.1

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Read this sentence from paragraph 8 of the passage.

Kayla has also come to think of the café owner as a mentor who is providing her with valuable information about the food service industry.

What is the subject in this sentence?
- Kayla (Correct. You have identified the subject of the sentence.)
- owner (Incorrect. The subject is the “who” or “what” of the sentence.)
- mentor (Incorrect. The subject is the “who” or “what” of the sentence.)
- industry (Incorrect. The subject is the “who” or “what” of the sentence.)
A: Kayla

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form B) Question 151763 - Objective(s) 1.8.1

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Read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the passage.

"And I am also saving a little to go to a community college next year."

What is the subject in this sentence?
- I (Correct. You have identified the subject of the sentence. “I” is the subject who is saving.)
- am (Incorrect. The subject is the “who” or “what” of the sentence. “Am” is a linking verb in the sentence.)
- college (Incorrect. The subject is the “who” or “what” of the sentence.)
- year (Incorrect. The subject is the “who” or “what” of the sentence.)
A: I

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form B) Question 151883 - Objective(s) 1.6.1

What is the best meaning of the word dispersed in this sentence?

The crowd dispersed once the concert was over and the theater's lights came on.
- sat down (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The phrases “crowd” and “concert was over” provide clues about what the crowd did.)
- moved apart (Correct. You have identified the meaning of the word dispersed. Because the concert had finished, the crowd moved apart.)
- returned later (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The phrases “crowd” and “concert was over” provide clues about what the crowd did.)
- joined together (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The phrases “crowd” and “concert was over” provide clues about what the crowd did.)
A: moved apart

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form A) Question 151751 - Objective(s) 1.7.1

Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

-ness (suffix) state; condition; quality [Middle English]

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

You will have to answer the questions with a sense of sureness.
- confidence (Correct. You have identified the meaning of the word sureness. The word “sure” means confident, and the suffix “-ness” means quality. So, sureness means the quality of being confident, or confidence.)
- completion (Incorrect. A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word that can affect a word's part of speech. Think about the meaning of the root word “sure” and the part of speech for sureness.)
- appreciation (Incorrect. A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word that can affect a word's part of speech. Think about the meaning of the root word “sure” and the part of speech for sureness.)
- understanding (Incorrect. A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word that can affect a word's part of speech. Think about the meaning of the root word “sure” and the part of speech for sureness.)
A: confidence

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form B) Question 151871 - Objective(s) 1.8.1

Read this sentence.

I will never forget my first day at soccer practice.

What is the main (action) verb in the sentence?
- I (Incorrect. Action verbs tell the reader what the subject is doing. “I” is the subject of this sentence.)
- forget (Correct. You have identified the action verb of the sentence. “Forget” tells what the subject, “I,” will never do.)
- day (Incorrect. Action verbs tell the reader what the subject is doing.)
- practice (Incorrect. Action verbs tell the reader what the subject is doing.)
A: forget

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form B) Question 151859 - Objective(s) 1.10.1

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- When did you text me. (Incorrect. The writer is not making a statement, so the sentence should not end with a period (.).)
- When did you text me! (Incorrect. The writer is not expressing excitement, so the sentence should not end with an exclamation point (!).)
- When did you text me? (Correct. You have identified the sentence with the correct end punctuation. The writer is asking a question, so this sentence ends with a question mark (?).)
- When did you text me, (Incorrect. This is not a complete sentence because a comma (,) is not an end punctuation mark.)
A: When did you text me?

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form B) Question 151847 - Objective(s) 1.10.1

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- Have you thought about what you want to do after you graduate? (Correct. You have identified the sentence with the correct end punctuation. The writer is asking a question, so the sentence ends with a question mark (?).)
- Have you thought about what you want to do after you graduate. (Incorrect. The writer is not making a statement.)
- Have you thought about what you want to do after you graduate! (Incorrect. The writer is not expressing excitement.)
- Have you thought about what you want to do after you graduate, (Incorrect. This sentence requires an end punctuation mark.)
A: Have you thought about what you want to do after you graduate?

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form A) Question 154463 - Objective(s) 1.2.2

Read this paragraph.

It is the story of a boy who conquers his fear with the help of a deaf dog. This independent film doesn't have any major stars, but it deserves to be a box office hit. The writing, cinematography, and acting are superb. Find Your Way Home is the second film from director Ahmed Rahman. His first effort, Dust, also received critical acclaim.

Write an effective topic sentence for this paragraph.

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form B) Question 154467 - Objective(s) 1.9.1

Read this sentence.

Susan was late.

Revise the sentence using prepositional phrases to make it more descriptive.