Title: Unit 7 Assessment - Form B
Course: Developmental English > Section: Unit 7: Exploring Comparative Elements

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form A) Question 163639 - Objective(s) 7.1.1

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Which two subjects are compared in the passage?
- the costs of printing electronic books and paper books (Incorrect. Although the relative costs of both kinds of books are mentioned in paragraph 9, these are not the two subjects being compared in the passage.)
- reading books electronically and reading books on paper (Correct. You have correctly identified the two subjects being compared in the passage. All comparisons include subjects, which are the people, places, things, or ideas being compared.)
- people who read electronic books and people who read print books (Incorrect. Although readers are described in paragraph 1, the passage is about reading books, not the readers.)
- the advantages and disadvantages of reading books on electronic devices (Incorrect. Although advantages and disadvantages are key words in the passage, this answer choice ignores paper books, one of the two main subjects of the passage.)
A: reading books electronically and reading books on paper

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form A) Question 163627 - Objective(s) 7.1.2

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What are the points of comparison used to compare e-books and print books in this passage?
- sales figures, readers, the future (Incorrect. This passage uses point-by-point, which compares the common aspects of two subjects.)
- electronic books, films, audiobooks (Incorrect. This passage uses point-by-point, which compares the common aspects of two subjects.)
- children's books, young adult books, adult books (Incorrect. This passage uses point-by-point, which compares the common aspects of two subjects.)
- origins, print advantages, electronic advantages, future (Correct. You have correctly identified the points of comparison used in the passage. This passage uses a point-by-point comparison.)
A: origins, print advantages, electronic advantages, future

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form B) Question 163711 - Objective(s) 7.1.3

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How do you know the writer used a point-by-point comparison strategy in the passage?
- The writer discusses both types of books when she is covering each point of comparison. (Correct. You have correctly identified how you know the writer used a point-by-point comparison strategy in the passage. The writer moves between the two subjects throughout the essay.)
- In the fourth paragraph, the writer discusses how each type of book began. (Incorrect. The point-by-point strategy compares the common aspects of two subjects.)
- The writer waits until the middle of the essay to include the topic of paper books. (Incorrect. The point-by-point strategy compares the common aspects of two subjects.)
- The writer uses the same strategy in every paragraph. (Incorrect. The point-by-point strategy compares the common aspects of two subjects.)
A: The writer discusses both types of books when she is covering each point of comparison.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form A) Question 163615 - Objective(s) 7.11.1

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Read this sentence from paragraph 11 of the passage.

The average American moves 11.7 times; and most people who keep print books are packrats, accumulating more and more of them as time goes by.

Which words from the sentence help you understand the meaning of the word packrats?
- average American (Incorrect. A reader can use context clues to define unknown words, the noun phrase “average American” does not clue the meaning of packrats.)
- moves 11.7 times (Incorrect. A reader can use context clues to define unknown words, but the verb phrase “moves 11.7 times” does not clue the meaning of packrats.)
- who keep print books (Incorrect. A reader can use context clues to define unknown words. In this sentence, “who keep print books” gives little contextual meaning to packrats.)
- accumulating more and more (Correct. You have identified the correct context clue for packrats. The word derives nearly all of its meaning from the fact that packrats accumulate more and more books over time.)
A: accumulating more and more

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form A) Question 163603 - Objective(s) 7.11.1

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Read these sentences from paragraph 4 of the passage.

Today, most people on the planet can read. According to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, about 84 percent of the world's adults were literate in 2011 . . . .

Which words from these sentences help you understand the meaning of the word literate?
- most people (Incorrect. A reader can use context clues to define unknown words, but “most people” does not clue the meaning of literate.)
- can read (Correct. You have identified the correct context clues for literate. The word derives contextual meaning from the fact that most people “can read.”)
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics (Incorrect. A reader can use context clues to define unknown words, but the noun phrase “UNESCO Institute for Statistics” does not clue the meaning of literate.)
- the world's adults (Incorrect. A reader can use context clues to define unknown words, but “the world's adults” does not clue the meaning of literate.)
A: can read

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form B) Question 163675 - Objective(s) 7.12.1

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Read part of this sentence from paragraph 7 of the passage.

. . . a softcover version of On the Road is pliable enough to carry in a pocket.

Knowing that the French verb plier means “to bend,” what does the word pliable mean as it is used in this sentence?
- The book can be shaped to fit into a small space. (Correct. You have correctly identified the meaning that reflects the definition of the French word and also fits the meaning of the word in its context. Understanding a word in another language can help a reader define unknown words.)
- The book is very thin and can be read easily. (Incorrect. Understanding a word in another language can help a reader define unknown words. This meaning does not reflect the meaning of the French word.)
- The book is of lesser quality than other books. (Incorrect. Understanding a word in another language can help a reader define unknown words. This meaning does not reflect the meaning of the French word.)
- The book is small enough to carry anywhere. (Incorrect. Understanding a word in another language can help a reader define unknown words. This meaning does not reflect the meaning of the French word.)
A: The book can be shaped to fit into a small space.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form B) Question 163699 - Objective(s) 7.4.1

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A pillory is a device used to imprison a person's head and hands, once used for public punishment. Read this quotation from paragraph 5 of the passage.

"I got absolutely pilloried," says James. "I was on Today (a morning TV show) accused of killing the novel . . ."

Which type of figurative language does the speaker use in this quotation?
- cliché (Incorrect. A cliché is a phrase that has been used so much that it's now dull and boring. This sentence is not a cliché.)
- simile (Incorrect. A simile is a comparison of two unlike things that uses "like" or "as." This sentence does not use "like" or "as.")
- hyperbole (Correct. You have correctly identified the figurative language in this quotation. James exaggerates the reaction to his book by comparing it to an old form of public humiliation.)
- idiom (Incorrect. Idioms are common, everyday phrases that have implied meanings. This sentence is not an example of an idiom.)
A: hyperbole

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form B) Question 163687 - Objective(s) 7.4.1

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In which detail from the passage does the writer use personification?
- outdated devices end up in landfills (Incorrect. Writers use personification when they give human attributes to inanimate objects. This detail is a literal fact.)
- can be delivered in seconds (Incorrect. Writers use personification when they give human attributes to inanimate objects. This detail is a literal fact.)
- non-fiction that toys with ideas (Correct. You have correctly identified the detail that uses personification. This language describes nonfiction (an inanimate object) as something that “toys with ideas,” which are human attributes.)
- that's a formula for so many things (Incorrect. Writers use personification when they give human attributes to inanimate objects. This detail is a literal fact.)
A: non-fiction that toys with ideas

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form B) Question 163663 - Objective(s) 7.10.1

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Which clause from the passage uses passive voice?
- . . . jet passengers reaching cruising altitudes often reach for a paperback or a print magazine. (paragraph 1) (Incorrect. In passive voice, the subject is acted upon by someone or something else. In this sentence, the subject “jet passengers” are actively “reaching.”)
- When novelist Peter James published his thriller Host on two discs in 1993 . . .  (paragraph 5) (Incorrect. In passive voice, the subject is acted upon by someone or something else. In this clause, the subject “novelist Peter James” actively “published.”)
- . . . they choose to experience the physicality of the book . . .  (paragraph 7) (Incorrect. In passive voice, the subject is acted upon by someone or something else. In this sentence, the subject “they” actively “choose.”)
- Furthermore, less than 10 percent of these devices are recycled . . .  (paragraph 8) (Correct. You have correctly identified the clause in which the subject, “10 percent of these devices,” does not actively do anything. The devices are recycled by someone who is not named in the sentence.)
A: Furthermore, less than 10 percent of these devices are recycled . . .  (paragraph 8)

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form B) Question 163723 - Objective(s) 7.2.1

For which writing prompt would you use an evaluative thesis?
- Analyze the differences and similarities between summer sports and winter sports, including equipment, physical exertion, and accessibility. (Incorrect. An evaluative thesis is a claim that makes a judgement. This prompt does not ask the writer to judge whether summer or winter sports are better.)
- Analyze the differences and similarities between burning coal and burning natural gas, including costs and environmental impacts. (Incorrect. An evaluative thesis is a claim that makes a judgment. This prompt does not ask the writer to judge which fuel is better.)
- Compare and contrast honeybees and wasps, and use the details to determine which insect is more important to farmers and why. (Correct. You have correctly identified the prompt that asks the writer to determine which insect is “more important” to farmers. An evaluative thesis is a claim that makes a judgment.)
- Compare and contrast bus travel with train travel, including the advantages and disadvantages of each. (Incorrect. An evaluative thesis is a claim that makes a judgment. This prompt does not ask the writer to decide which form of travel is better.)
A: Compare and contrast honeybees and wasps, and use the details to determine which insect is more important to farmers and why.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form A) Question 163651 - Objective(s) 7.2.2

Which of the following is an explanatory thesis?
- Susan is a strong candidate for president, but Helen is even stronger. (Incorrect. An explanatory thesis compares two subjects without taking a particular stance on either one. This thesis contains a judgment about the “stronger candidate.”)
- The South Pole and the North Pole are both very much alike but also very different. (Correct. You have correctly identified the thesis that does not involve the writer taking a position in favor of one subject over the other. An explanatory thesis compares two subjects without taking a stance for or against either one.)
- Email is a good way to keep in touch; however, writing a hand-written letter is more satisfying. (Incorrect. An explanatory thesis compares two subjects without taking a particular stance on either one. This thesis contains the phrase “more satisfying,” which reflects an evaluative judgment.)
- Working two part-time jobs is more stressful, more challenging, and less lucrative than working one full-time job. (Incorrect. An explanatory thesis compares two subjects without taking a particular stance on either one. This thesis contains the judgment “more stressful, more challenging, and less lucrative.”)
A: The South Pole and the North Pole are both very much alike but also very different.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form B) Question 163819 - Objective(s) 7.2.3

Which of the following is an evaluative thesis?
- Creating a painting and writing a poem are both alike and different. (Incorrect. An evaluative thesis is a claim that makes a judgment. This thesis treats both subjects equally without taking a position in favor of one over the other.)
- Broccoli and brussel sprouts both offer high fiber, vitamin C, and iron, but differ in their appearances and flavors. (Incorrect. An evaluative thesis is a claim that makes a judgment. This thesis treats both subjects equally without taking a position in favor of one over the other.)
- Both pigeons and crows live just about everywhere in the world, but the two birds look and behave differently. (Incorrect. An evaluative thesis is a claim that makes a judgment. This thesis treats both subjects equally without suggesting that one bird is better than the other.)
- Walking and running are both great forms of exercise, but running offers far more cardiovascular benefits. (Correct. You have correctly identified the thesis in which the writer makes a judgment that running is better than walking because it “offers far more cardiovascular benefits.” An evaluative thesis is a claim that takes a stance.)
A: Walking and running are both great forms of exercise, but running offers far more cardiovascular benefits.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form B) Question 163807 - Objective(s) 7.3.1

Which of these topics is appropriate for a compare and contrast essay?
- pets and computers (Incorrect. Worthy subjects should at least be part of a similar class of things, and they should also have enough in common that the comparison makes sense. These subjects are not part of a similar class.)
- maple syrup and honey (Correct. You have correctly identified the two subjects that are appropriate for comparison. These subjects are part of a class “natural liquid sweeteners” and have enough in common that the comparison makes sense.)
- a cinnamon roll and a symphony (Incorrect. Worthy subjects should at least be part of a similar class of things, and they should also have enough in common that the comparison makes sense. These subjects are not part of a similar class.)
- watching television and playing soccer (Incorrect. Worthy subjects should at least be part of a similar class of things, and they should also have enough in common that the comparison makes sense. The only class these two subjects belong to is “activities,” which is too broad to inspire a good essay.)
A: maple syrup and honey

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form B) Question 163795 - Objective(s) 7.4.2

Read this sentence.

The river made a pleasant noise as it flowed through the rocks.

The writer revised this sentence to include personification. Which revised sentence shows an example of personification?
- The river laughed as it danced over the pebbles. (Correct. You have correctly identified the sentence that uses personification, giving human attributes to inanimate objects. Humans laugh and dance, and a river is an inanimate object.)
- The river wound through the forest like a train. (Incorrect. Writers use personification when they give human attributes to inanimate objects. This sentence contains a simile.)
- The river was as quiet as a mouse. (Incorrect. Writers use personification when they give human attributes to inanimate objects. This sentence contains a simile.)
- The river was a symphony. (Incorrect. Writers use personification when they give human attributes to inanimate objects. This sentence includes a metaphor.)
A: The river laughed as it danced over the pebbles.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form B) Question 163783 - Objective(s) 7.4.2

Read this sentence.

I was very angry.

The writer revised this sentence to include hyperbole. Which revised sentence includes an example of hyperbole?
- I was angry that I got chewed out. (Incorrect. Hyperbole is extreme exaggeration. This sentence contains an idiom.)
- I was as angry as a swatted hornet. (Incorrect. Hyperbole is extreme exaggeration. This sentence uses a simile, a comparison of two unlike things that uses “like” or “as.”)
- I was so angry I shook like a leaf. (Incorrect. Hyperbole is extreme exaggeration. This sentence uses a simile, a comparison of two unlike things that uses “like” or “as.”)
- I was angry enough to explode. (Correct. You have correctly identified the sentence that uses hyperbole, extreme exaggeration. No one gets so angry that he or she explodes.)
A: I was angry enough to explode.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form B) Question 163759 - Objective(s) 7.7.1

All of these sentences include commonly confused homophones. Which sentence is correct?
- Lisa found a whole in her new sweater. (Incorrect. Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings. In this sentence, “whole” should be “hole.”)
- My brother likes to feed the deer behind his house. (Correct. You have identified the sentence in which all of the words are used correctly, including the homophones “deer” and “dear.” Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings.)
- Of coarse I want you to come to my graduation party! (Incorrect. Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings. In this sentence, “coarse” should be “course.”)
- It is not fare that George earns more money than his brother. (Incorrect. Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings. In this sentence, “fare” should be “fair.”)
A: My brother likes to feed the deer behind his house.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form B) Question 163747 - Objective(s) 7.9.1

Which sentence uses modifiers correctly?
- Making a sincere wish, Amanda blew out the candles on her cake. (Correct. You have correctly chosen the sentence in which the modifier “Making a sincere wish” is placed immediately before “Amanda.”)
- I tossed the bobber in the river that belonged to my grandfather. (Incorrect. A misplaced modifier is not placed immediately before or after the word it describes. The phrase “that belonged to my grandfather” modifies “bobber” but it is misplaced after “river.”)
- Gaining speed, it was exciting to be sailing on the windy lake. (Incorrect. A dangling modifier describes a word that is missing in a sentence. “Gaining speed” describes a person or a boat that is not in the sentence.)
- Sleeping all day, I realize my dog, Duke, is getting old. (Incorrect. A misplaced modifier is not placed immediately before or after the word it describes. The participial phrase “Sleeping all day” probably is meant to modify “my dog, Duke,” but it is misplaced before “I.”)
A: Making a sincere wish, Amanda blew out the candles on her cake.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form A) Question 163735 - Objective(s) 7.8.1

Which of the following sentences with a parenthetical expression is punctuated correctly?
- Nick, what time is football practice? (Correct. You have identified the sentence with a parenthetical expression that is punctuated correctly. This sentence includes the name of someone being addressed and is set off by a comma.)
- Nick what time, is football practice? (Incorrect. One type of parenthetical expression includes the names of people being addressed. The punctuation should come after the name.)
- Nick; what time is football practice? (Incorrect. One type of parenthetical expression includes the names of people being addressed. It should not be punctuated with a semicolon.)
- Nick: what time is football practice? (Incorrect. One type of parenthetical expression includes the names of people being addressed. It should not be punctuated with a colon.)
A: Nick, what time is football practice?

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form A) Question 163599 - Objective(s) 7.3.3

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Develop a point-by-point outline for the passage “E-Books or Print Books? That Is the Question.”

Write your outline in the space below.

Q: Unit 7 Quiz 162581 (Form A) Question 163595 - Objective(s) 7.5.1

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Read paragraphs 15-17 of the passage.

Paraphrase paragraphs 15-17, keeping in mind that your paraphrase should be written in your own words.