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

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152500 - Objective(s) 3.1.1

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What is the author's point of view in the passage?
- first person (Correct. You have identified “I” as the pronoun in the passage that indicates first-person point of view.)
- second person (Incorrect. Point of view refers to the perspective used by the writer in a story, article, or essay. It lets the reader know who is telling the story or making the argument.)
- third-person limited (Incorrect. Point of view refers to the perspective used by the writer in a story, article, or essay. It lets the reader know who is telling the story or making the argument.)
- third-person omniscient (Incorrect. Point of view refers to the perspective used by the writer in a story, article, or essay. It lets the reader know who is telling the story or making the argument.)
A: first person

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152488 - Objective(s) 3.1.2

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Which sentence best describes the cultural context of the passage?
- The passage takes place in ancient times, and the main character is a farmer. (Incorrect. The cultural context is made up of several factors including setting/location, background, cultures, beliefs, and community.)
- The passage takes place in ancient times, and the main character is a farmer who reads letters from his great-grandfather. (Incorrect. The cultural context is made up of several factors including setting/location, background, cultures, beliefs, and community.)
- The passage takes place in modern times, and the main character is an Italian farmer who learns about his American heritage. (Incorrect. The cultural context is made up of several factors including setting/location, background, cultures, beliefs, and community.)
- The passage takes place in modern times, and the main character is an American farmer who learns about his Italian and farming heritage. (Correct. You have identified the best description of the cultural context of the passage. The setting and the main character learning about his heritage is the cultural context.)
A: The passage takes place in modern times, and the main character is an American farmer who learns about his Italian and farming heritage.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152476 - Objective(s) 3.4.1

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What is the implied main idea of the passage?
- Families should always save old letters. (Incorrect. Sometimes the main idea of a passage is not clearly stated, but rather it is “implied.” You can determine the implied main idea of a reading by asking: What is the central point the author is trying to make?)
- Heritage can provide a source of inspiration. (Correct. You have identified the implied main idea of the passage. It was implied that “heritage can provide a source of inspiration;” it was not explicitly stated.)
- Farming is more difficult than building skyscrapers. (Incorrect. Sometimes the main idea of a passage is not clearly stated, but rather it is “implied.” You can determine the implied main idea of a reading by asking: What is the central point the author is trying to make?)
- Immigrants to America rarely found the work they sought. (Incorrect. Sometimes the main idea of a passage is not clearly stated, but rather it is “implied.” You can determine the implied main idea of a reading by asking: What is the central point the author is trying to make?)
A: Heritage can provide a source of inspiration.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form B) Question 152584 - Objective(s) 3.8.1

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Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of the passage.

Farming was a difficult life, but the optimism and determination I had read in Angelo's letters inspired me to go out once again and sink my hands into the rich soil and plant sweet basil.

Which of the following best replaces the word optimism in this sentence?
- courage (Incorrect. To determine the meaning of optimism, think about the context of the sentence. The narrator is referring to the positiveness found in Letter 3.)
- strength (Incorrect. To determine the meaning of optimism, think about the context of the sentence. The narrator is referring to the positiveness found in Letter 3.)
- innocence (Incorrect. To determine the meaning of optimism, think about the context of the sentence. The narrator is referring to the positiveness found in Letter 3.)
- hopefulness (Correct. You have used the attitude of the writer from Letter 3 to identify the word that best replaces optimism.)
A: hopefulness

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form B) Question 152524 - Objective(s) 3.8.1

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Read this sentence from the 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.

Which words from the sentence help you understand the meaning of the word emigrated?
- As a young child (Incorrect. To determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word, think about the meaning of other words in the sentence. Also, rely on your own knowledge and experience.)
- listening to stories about Angelo (Incorrect. To determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word, think about the meaning of other words in the sentence. Also, rely on your own knowledge and experience.)
- from Italy to the United States (Correct. You have identified the words that help you understand the meaning of emigrated. The context clue “from Italy to the United States” helps the reader understand emigrated.)
- in the early 1900s (Incorrect. To determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word, think about the meaning of other words in the sentence. Also, rely on your own knowledge and experience.)
A: from Italy to the United States

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form B) Question 152572 - Objective(s) 3.9.1

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Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

ex- (prefix): out of

What does the word expend mean as it is used in the following sentence?

The narrator will have to expend energy while working on the farm.
- pay for (Incorrect. A prefix is a word part that is attached to the beginning of a root word to enhance or change its meaning. Use the definition of the prefix “ex-” to help determine the meaning of expend.)
- use up (Correct. You have used the prefix “ex-” to identify the meaning of the word expend.)
- develop (Incorrect. A prefix is a word part that is attached to the beginning of a root word to enhance or change its meaning. Use the definition of the prefix “ex-” to help determine the meaning of expend.)
- increase (Incorrect. A prefix is a word part that is attached to the beginning of a root word to enhance or change its meaning. Use the definition of the prefix “ex-” to help determine the meaning of expend.)
A: use up

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form B) Question 152560 - Objective(s) 3.6.1

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Which sentence from the first handwritten letter is in the past tense?
- I must begin by telling you how much I miss you and our beautiful family. (Incorrect. Past tense refers to situations that have already happened.)
- The voyage here was long and difficult. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that is past tense. The verb “was” is past tense.)
- There are so many people in such a big city. (Incorrect. Past tense refers to situations that have already happened.)
- I will send for you soon. (Incorrect. Past tense refers to situations that have already happened.)
A: The voyage here was long and difficult.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form B) Question 152548 - Objective(s) 3.6.1

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Which sentence from the first handwritten letter is in the past tense?
- I was nervous as I went through inspections here. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that is in the past tense. The past tense verbs in the sentence are “was” and “were.”)
- Sophia, you will see, I will begin our future here in America. (Incorrect. Past tense refers to situations that have already happened. Past tense verbs are sometimes created when a verb is combined with a helping verb.)
- We all want to save our money to bring our families over to America. (Incorrect. Past tense refers to situations that have already happened. Past tense verbs are sometimes created when a verb is combined with a helping verb.)
- Tomorrow I begin my search for work. (Incorrect. Past tense refers to situations that have already happened. Past tense verbs are sometimes created when a verb is combined with a helping verb.)
A: I was nervous as I went through inspections here.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form B) Question 152536 - Objective(s) 3.6.2

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Which of the following verbs from paragraphs 1 and 2 of the passage is in the present tense?
- remember (Correct. You have identified the verb that is in the present tense. Present tense refers to situations that are happening right now.)
- emigrated (Incorrect. Present tense refers to situations that are happening right now.)
- was cleaning (Incorrect. Present tense refers to situations that are happening right now.)
- could tell (Incorrect. Present tense refers to situations that are happening right now.)
A: remember

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form B) Question 152596 - Objective(s) 3.9.1

Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

trans- (prefix): 1. across 2. beyond; [Latin]

What does the word transcend mean as it is used in the following sentence?

She was able to transcend the limitations placed on women and graduate from law school in 1942.
- to change (Incorrect. A prefix is a word part that is attached to the beginning of a root word to enhance or change its meaning. Use the definition of “trans-” to help you understand the meaning of transcend.)
- to disobey (Incorrect. A prefix is a word part that is attached to the beginning of a root word to enhance or change its meaning. Use the definition of “trans-” to help you understand the meaning of transcend.)
- to rise above (Correct. You have used the prefix “trans-” to identify the meaning of transcend.)
- to work within (Incorrect. A prefix is a word part that is attached to the beginning of a root word to enhance or change its meaning. Use the definition of “trans-” to help you understand the meaning of transcend.)
A: to rise above

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152464 - Objective(s) 3.3.2

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Which sentence from “Ellis Island” is a major supporting detail?
- Most arriving immigrants were there for only a short three to five hours. (paragraph 1) (Incorrect. Major supporting details typically make up the topic sentences of the supporting paragraphs in a passage. The topic sentence tells what the paragraph is about.)
- The doctors at Ellis Island were skilled at conducting "six-second physicals" during which they could diagnose various conditions with just a glance. (paragraph 1) (Incorrect. Major supporting details typically make up the topic sentences of the supporting paragraphs in a passage. The topic sentence tells what the paragraph is about.)
- The minority who were detained on Ellis Island can be divided into three categories. (paragraph 2) (Correct. You have identified the sentence that contains a major supporting detail of the passage. Major supporting details typically make up the topic sentences of the supporting paragraphs in a passage.)
- The diseases that examining doctors looked for were cholera, scalp and nail fungus, tuberculosis, insanity, epilepsy, mental impairments, and trachoma, a highly contagious eye infection that could lead to blindness and death. (paragraph 2) (Incorrect. Major supporting details typically make up the topic sentences of the supporting paragraphs in a passage. The topic sentence tells what the paragraph is about.)
A: The minority who were detained on Ellis Island can be divided into three categories. (paragraph 2)

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152452 - Objective(s) 3.3.3

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Which of the following is not a minor supporting detail in the passage “Ellis Island”?
- Most Ellis Island immigrants were kept for three to five hours. (Incorrect. Major supporting details typically make up the topic sentences of the supporting paragraphs in a passage. Minor supporting details are found within each individual paragraph.)
- Three categories of people were detained on Ellis Island. (Correct. You have identified the detail that was not a minor supporting detail from the passage. This is a major supporting detail. Minor supporting details are found within each individual paragraph.)
- Doctors looked for trachoma, a highly contagious eye infection. (Incorrect. Major supporting details typically make up the topic sentences of the supporting paragraphs in a passage. Minor supporting details are found within each individual paragraph.)
- Legal exams were to ensure immigrants could support themselves. (Incorrect. Major supporting details typically make up the topic sentences of the supporting paragraphs in a passage. Minor supporting details are found within each individual paragraph.)
A: Three categories of people were detained on Ellis Island.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form B) Question 152656 - Objective(s) 3.6.3

Which verb is in the future tense?
- hear (Incorrect. Future tense refers to situations that will happen sometime in the future and often uses a helping verb.)
- heard (Incorrect. Future tense refers to situations that will happen sometime in the future and often uses a helping verb.)
- will hear (Correct. You have identified the verb that is in the future tense. Future tense often uses the helping verb “will.”)
- have heard (Incorrect. Future tense refers to situations that will happen sometime in the future and often uses a helping verb.)
A: will hear

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 152512 - Objective(s) 3.6.3

Which verb is in the future tense?
- have dreamt (Incorrect. Future tense refers to situations that will happen sometime in the future and often uses a helping verb.)
- will dream (Correct. You have identified the verb that is in the future tense. Future tense often uses the helping verb “will.”)
- dreamed (Incorrect. Future tense refers to situations that will happen sometime in the future and often uses a helping verb.)
- dreams (Incorrect. Future tense refers to situations that will happen sometime in the future and often uses a helping verb.)
A: will dream

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form B) Question 152644 - Objective(s) 3.6.4

Read the following sentences.

When the alarm goes off tomorrow morning, I out of bed. Then, I quickly.

Choose the verbs that make these sentences correct.
- have jumped / got dressed (Incorrect. The verb tense helps us keep track of the sequence of events being described. Make sure to keep the verb tense consistent throughout a text.)
- will jump / got dressed (Incorrect. The verb tense helps us keep track of the sequence of events being described. Make sure to keep the verb tense consistent throughout a text.)
- have jumped / will get dressed (Incorrect. The verb tense helps us keep track of the sequence of events being described. Make sure to keep the verb tense consistent throughout a text.)
- will jump / will get dressed (Correct. You have identified the verbs that make these sentences correct. The verb tenses are consistent and keep track of the events in the sentence.)
A: will jump / will get dressed

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form B) Question 152632 - Objective(s) 3.6.4

Read the following sentences.

Earlier in the year, I to plant a flower garden. Now, when I look out the window, I glad that I did.

Choose the verbs that make these sentences correct.
- was deciding / was (Incorrect. The verb tense helps us keep track of the sequence of events being described. Make sure the tense reflects when the action takes place.)
- was deciding / am (Incorrect. The verb tense helps us keep track of the sequence of events being described. Make sure the tense reflects when the action takes place.)
- decided / am (Correct. You have identified the verbs that make these sentences correct. The verb tenses reflect when the action takes place.)
- decided / was (Incorrect. The verb tense helps us keep track of the sequence of events being described. Make sure the tense reflects when the action takes place.)
A: decided / am

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form B) Question 152620 - Objective(s) 3.7.1

Read the following sentence.

Last year, the girls happy to visit their cousins in Canada.

Choose the verb that makes this sentence correct.
- is (Incorrect. Subject-verb agreement happens when the writer uses subjects and verbs that match each other in number (singular or plural). The subject “girls” is plural, so the verb must also be plural.)
- has (Incorrect. Subject-verb agreement happens when the writer uses subjects and verbs that match each other in number (singular or plural). The subject “girls” is plural, so the verb must also be plural.)
- was (Incorrect. Subject-verb agreement happens when the writer uses subjects and verbs that match each other in number (singular or plural). The subject “girls” is plural, so the verb must also be plural.)
- were (Correct. You have identified the appropriate verb to use in the sentence. The subject “girls” is plural, so the verb must also be plural.)
A: were

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form B) Question 152608 - Objective(s) 3.7.1

Read the following sentence.

The man in the next apartment in the building for many years.

Choose the correct verb to use in the sentence.
- have lived (Incorrect. Subject-verb agreement happens when the writer uses subjects and verbs that match each other in number (singular or plural). The subject “man” is singular, so the verb must also be singular.)
- are living (Incorrect. Subject-verb agreement happens when the writer uses subjects and verbs that match each other in number (singular or plural). The subject “man” is singular, so the verb must also be singular.)
- has lived (Correct. You have identified the appropriate verb to complete the sentence. The subject “man” is singular, so the verb “has lived” must also be singular.)
- have living (Incorrect. Subject-verb agreement happens when the writer uses subjects and verbs that match each other in number (singular or plural). The subject “man” is singular, so the verb must also be singular.)
A: has lived

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form A) Question 154487 - Objective(s) 3.5.2 , 3.5.1

Read the following sentences.

Eating fruits and vegetables produced by local farmers is good for the health of the environment, the health of our bodies, and the health of the economy.

Eating fruits and vegetables produced by local farmers benefits the environment because the fruits and vegetables do not have to be transported very far.

Less transit means less fossil fuels to pollute the environment.

Our bodies benefit from eating fruits and vegetables produced by local farmers because the produce retains more vitamins than produce that was picked days or weeks earlier.

We derive health benefits from fruits and vegetables produced by local farmers because preservatives and waxes are often not used by small farmers.

Local economies will benefit if we buy from small farmers who have trouble competing with big corporations.

Use referents and transitions to connect these sentences together into a coherent paragraph.

Q: Unit 3 Quiz 149460 (Form B) Question 154547 - Objective(s) 3.5.2 , 3.5.1

Read the following sentences.

Doing homework is not the best use of time for high school students.

High school students are tired of schoolwork when they get home from a full day of school and would benefit from different experiences.

High school students could learn a lot from working at a part time job after school.

High school students could use their time after school to exercise.

Some high school students may want to use their time to explore creativity such as art, writing, or filmmaking.

There are many productive ways high school students could use their time if they weren't always busy with homework.

Use referents and transitions to connect these sentences together into a coherent paragraph.