Title: Unit 5 Assessment - Form B
Course: Developmental English > Section: Unit 5: Analysis through Definition

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153252 - Objective(s) 5.2.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Which term in the passage includes a formal definition?
- genetically modified organisms (paragraphs 1 and 2) (Correct. You have identified the term that is formally defined. The passage includes traits and characteristics about “genetically modified organisms.”)
- processed foods (paragraphs 3 and 4) (Incorrect. A formal definition includes traits or characteristics that are specific to that term.)
- nutritional value (paragraph 5) (Incorrect. A formal definition includes traits or characteristics that are specific to that term.)
- herbicide-resistant super-weeds (paragraph 6) (Incorrect. A formal definition includes traits or characteristics that are specific to that term.)
A: genetically modified organisms (paragraphs 1 and 2)

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153240 - Objective(s) 5.2.3

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Read this sentence from paragraph 2 of the passage.

For example, corn is vulnerable to certain kinds of worms that eat and destroy the corn stalks.

Which type of definition does the author create by including this sentence about “genetically modified organisms”?
- a formal definition (Incorrect. A formal definition does not include an example of the term.)
- an informal definition (Incorrect. A formal definition does not include an example of the term.)
- an extended definition (Correct. You have identified the type of definition. The author included an example of the term to make this an extended definition.)
- a dictionary definition (Incorrect. A dictionary definition would not include an example of the term.)
A: an extended definition

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153228 - Objective(s) 5.3.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the passage.

In the United States, between 87% and 95% of the four most common crops used in processed foods contain GMOs: soy, canola, sugar beets, and corn.

How do you know this sentence contains objective language?
- It provides names. (Incorrect. Objective language focuses on the facts about a person or object—what is true and what can be proven.)
- It focuses on facts. (Correct. You have identified that this sentence contains facts, which are objective language.)
- It states an opinion. (Incorrect. Objective language focuses on the facts about a person or object—what is true and what can be proven.)
- It estimates percentages. (Incorrect. Objective language focuses on the facts about a person or object—what is true and what can be proven.)
A: It focuses on facts.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form B) Question 153288 - Objective(s) 5.3.2

Read the following sentence.

Because of resistance by the food industry, mandatory labeling of food for GMOs throughout the United States is unlikely to begin any time soon.

Which word tells the reader that this sentence contains subjective language?
- resistance (Incorrect. Subjective language focuses on the attitude, thoughts, or feelings of the author.)
- mandatory (Incorrect. Subjective language focuses on the attitude, thoughts, or feelings of the author.)
- unlikely (Correct. You have identified the word that indicates subjective language. “Unlikely” shows the feeling of the author.)
- begin (Incorrect. Subjective language focuses on the attitude, thoughts, or feelings of the author.)
A: unlikely

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153216 - Objective(s) 5.1.1

Read the following sentence.

Other plants, such as tomatoes, have been genetically altered in a similar fashion, to remain fresher longer.

What is the denotative meaning of the word fashion as it is used in the sentence?
- a trendy style (Incorrect. A denotative meaning is the literal or formal meaning of a word. Use the context to help you understand how “fashion” is used in the sentence.)
- a prevailing custom (Incorrect. A denotative meaning is the literal or formal meaning of a word. Use the context to help you understand how “fashion” is used in the sentence.)
- a manner of doing something (Correct. You have identified the denotative or literal meaning of the word “fashion” as it is used in the sentence.)
- a particular kind of person or object (Incorrect. A denotative meaning is the literal or formal meaning of a word. Use the context to help you understand how “fashion” is used in the sentence.)
A: a manner of doing something

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form B) Question 153276 - Objective(s) 5.9.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

What does the word mandating mean in paragraph 7 of the passage?
- limiting (Incorrect. To define a word in context, rely on information in the paragraph. The word “laws” and the phrase “called for” are clues to the meaning of the word mandating.)
- requiring (Correct. You have identified the meaning of the word mandating. The word “laws” and the phrase “called for” are clues in the paragraph to help you define the meaning of the word.)
- suggesting (Incorrect. To define a word in context, rely on information in the paragraph. The word “laws” and the phrase “called for” are clues to the meaning of the word mandating.)
- considering (Incorrect. To define a word in context, rely on information in the paragraph. The word “laws” and the phrase “called for” are clues to the meaning of the word mandating.)
A: requiring

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 153204 - Objective(s) 5.10.1

Use these dictionary entries to answer the question.

sum (root word): take [Latin]

-er (suffix): a person or thing that does something

What does the word consumer mean in the following sentence?

Because of these concerns, many consumers want to know if the food they eat contains GMOs.
- a person who eats or uses something (Correct. You have used the word parts to identify the meaning of the word consumer.)
- an object of monetary value (Incorrect. Suffixes and roots are word parts that have meanings. The suffix “-er” helps you understand that the word consumer is a person, not an object.)
- a label added to products (Incorrect. Suffixes and roots are word parts that have meanings. The suffix “-er” helps you understand that the word consumer is a person, not a label.)
- a person who sells food (Incorrect. Suffixes and roots are word parts that have meanings. The root “sum” helps you understand that a consumer “takes.”)
A: a person who eats or uses something

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form B) Question 153264 - Objective(s) 5.6.1

Read the following sentence.

Genes from one species are inserted into a second species.

What type of sentence is this?
- simple (Correct. You have identified the sentence type. This sentence has one subject (“Genes”) and one predicate (“are”), so it is a simple sentence.)
- complex (Incorrect. This sentence contains only one subject (“Genes”) and one predicate (“are”).)
- compound (Incorrect. This sentence contains only one subject (“Genes”) and one predicate (“are”).)
- compound-complex (Incorrect. This sentence contains only one subject (“Genes”) and one predicate (“are”).)
A: simple

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form B) Question 153408 - Objective(s) 5.1.2

Read this sentence.

“That man is a snake,” said Ted. “First he lied to me, and then he stole my car.”

What is the connotative meaning of the word snake as it is used in the sentence?
- a scaly reptile (Incorrect. A connotative meaning of a word departs from the literal meaning and conjures up other ideas based on how it is used in pop culture. The context of the sentence describes a man who lied and stole a car, which helps to determine the connotative meaning of the word snake.)
- a plumbing tool (Incorrect. A connotative meaning of a word departs from the literal meaning and conjures up other ideas based on how it is used in pop culture. The context of the sentence describes a man who lied and stole a car, which helps to determine the connotative meaning of the word snake.)
- a slow movement (Incorrect. A connotative meaning of a word departs from the literal meaning and conjures up other ideas based on how it is used in pop culture. The context of the sentence describes a man who lied and stole a car, which helps to determine the connotative meaning of the word snake.)
- a deceitful person (Correct. You have used the context of the sentence to identify the connotative meaning of the word snake as it is used in the sentence.)
A: a deceitful person

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form B) Question 153396 - Objective(s) 5.6.2

Which of the following is a compound sentence?
- Genetic modification is used by many, but not all, farmers. (Incorrect. A compound sentence contains two independent clauses—or simple sentences—joined by a conjunction. This sentence contains only one independent clause.)
- Farmers use genetic modification on corn, tomatoes, and other plants. (Incorrect. A compound sentence contains two independent clauses—or simple sentences—joined by a conjunction. This sentence contains only one independent clause.)
- Farmers who use genetic modification are generally supporters of the technology. (Incorrect. A compound sentence contains two independent clauses—or simple sentences—joined by a conjunction. This sentence contains only one independent clause.)
- Genetic modification is used by many farmers, and it is supported by many food companies. (Correct. You have identified the compound sentence. This sentence contains two independent clauses—or simple sentences—joined by the conjunction “and.”)
A: Genetic modification is used by many farmers, and it is supported by many food companies.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form B) Question 153384 - Objective(s) 5.6.2

Which of the following is a compound sentence?
- Genes are taken from bacteria, and those genes are inserted into corn. (Correct. You have identified the sentence type. This sentence contains two independent clauses—or simple sentences—joined by the conjunction “and.”)
- Genes that are taken from bacteria can be inserted into corn. (Incorrect. A compound sentence contains two independent clauses—or simple sentences—joined by a conjunction. This sentence contains only one independent clause with the relative clause “that are taken from bacteria.”)
- Genes can be taken from bacteria and inserted into corn. (Incorrect. A compound sentence contains two independent clauses—or simple sentences—joined by a conjunction. This sentence contains one independent clause with a compound predicate.)
- Genes, taken from bacteria, are inserted into corn. (Incorrect. A compound sentence contains two independent clauses—or simple sentences—joined by a conjunction. This sentence contains only one independent clause.)
A: Genes are taken from bacteria, and those genes are inserted into corn.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form B) Question 153372 - Objective(s) 5.6.4

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?
- Because Cheryl is a farmer, she has very strong opinions about GMOs, but she hasn't shared them with me. (Correct. You have identified the compound-complex sentence. This sentence has a subordinating clause (“Because Cheryl is a farmer”) and two independent clauses joined with the conjunction “but.”)
- Because Cheryl is a farmer, she has very strong opinions about GMOs. (Incorrect. In a compound-complex sentence, one or both of the independent clauses has a subordinating clause, relative clause, or both. This sentence contains a subordinating clause (“Because Cheryl is a farmer”) but only one independent clause.)
- Cheryl is a farmer, but she hasn't shared her opinions with me. (Incorrect. In a compound-complex sentence, one or both of the independent clauses has a subordinating clause, relative clause, or both. This sentence contains two independent clauses joined by the conjunction “but.”)
- Cheryl, a farmer, has very strong opinions about GMOs. (Incorrect. In a compound-complex sentence, one or both of the independent clauses has a subordinating clause, relative clause, or both. This is a simple sentence.)
A: Because Cheryl is a farmer, she has very strong opinions about GMOs, but she hasn't shared them with me.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form B) Question 153360 - Objective(s) 5.7.1

Which sentence uses commas correctly?
- My sister grows, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, and strawberries. (Incorrect. When you list items in a series, a comma should be placed between each item to help the reader keep track of how many items are included.)
- My sister grows corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, and strawberries. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that uses commas correctly. Putting commas between each item helps the reader keep track of how many items are included.)
- My sister grows corn tomatoes, cucumbers, and strawberries. (Incorrect. When you list items in a series, a comma should be placed between each item to help the reader keep track of how many items are included.)
- My sister, grows corn tomatoes cucumbers and strawberries. (Incorrect. When you list items in a series, a comma should be placed between each item to help the reader keep track of how many items are included.)
A: My sister grows corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, and strawberries.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form B) Question 153348 - Objective(s) 5.7.1

Which sentence uses commas correctly?
- The carton lists ten grams of fat, six grams of protein, and twenty grams of carbohydrates. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that uses commas correctly. Putting commas between each item in a series helps the reader keep track of how many items are included.)
- The carton, lists ten grams of fat, six grams of protein, and twenty grams of carbohydrates. (Incorrect. When you list items in a series, a comma should be placed between each item to help the reader keep track of how many items are included.)
- The carton, lists ten grams of fat, six grams of protein and twenty grams of carbohydrates. (Incorrect. When you list items in a series, a comma should be placed between each item to help the reader keep track of how many items are included.)
- The carton lists ten, grams of fat, six, grams of protein and twenty, grams of carbohydrates. (Incorrect. When you list items in a series, a comma should be placed between each item to help the reader keep track of how many items are included.)
A: The carton lists ten grams of fat, six grams of protein, and twenty grams of carbohydrates.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form B) Question 153336 - Objective(s) 5.8.1

Which sentence is written in second-person point of view?
- After you become informed, you can make your own decision about genetically modified food. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that uses second-person point of view. Second-person point of view refers directly to the reader, using the pronouns “you” and “your.”)
- After she became informed, she made her own decision about genetically modified food. (Incorrect. Second-person point of view is used to refer to the reader.)
- After they became informed, they made their own decisions about genetically modified food. (Incorrect. Second-person point of view is used to refer to the reader.)
- After I became informed, I made my own decision about genetically modified food. (Incorrect. Second-person point of view is used to refer to the reader.)
A: After you become informed, you can make your own decision about genetically modified food.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form B) Question 153324 - Objective(s) 5.8.1

Which sentence is written in first-person point of view?
- You went home after the dance, but Marcus stayed to help clean up. (Incorrect. First-person point of view is used to refer to the writer.)
- The girls went home after the dance, but Marcus stayed to help clean up. (Incorrect. First-person point of view is used to refer to the writer.)
- The girls went home after the dance, but Marcus and I stayed to help clean up. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that uses first-person point of view. First-person point of view refers to the writer using the pronouns “I” and “me.”)
- The girls went home after the dance, but Marcus and Zach stayed to help clean up. (Incorrect. First-person point of view is used to refer to the writer.)
A: The girls went home after the dance, but Marcus and I stayed to help clean up.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form B) Question 153312 - Objective(s) 5.8.2

Read the following sentence.

Food producers are beginning to adjust to the new regulations, which require that some changes in labeling.

Which words belong in the blank?
- he makes (Incorrect. The pronoun must agree with the noun “producers.” Because “producers” is plural, the pronoun must also be plural.)
- she makes (Incorrect. The pronoun must agree with the noun “producers.” Because “producers” is plural, the pronoun must also be plural.)
- they make (Correct. You have identified the pronoun and verb to complete the sentence. The noun “producers” is plural, so the plural pronoun “they” is used.)
- I make (Incorrect. The pronoun must agree with the noun “producers.” Because “producers” is plural, the pronoun must also be plural.)
A: they make

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form B) Question 153300 - Objective(s) 5.8.2

Which sentence uses pronouns correctly?
- Peter, like his sister, did not understand all the issues before her. (Incorrect. The pronoun must agree with the noun “Peter” in number and gender.)
- Peter, like his sister, did not understand all the issues before him. (Correct. You have identified the sentence that uses pronouns correctly. The pronoun “him” agrees in number and gender with the noun “Peter.”)
- Peter, like his sister, did not understand all the issues before them. (Incorrect. The pronoun must agree with the noun “Peter” in number and gender.)
- Peter, like his sister, did not understand all the issues before themselves. (Incorrect. The pronoun must agree with the noun “Peter” in number and gender.)
A: Peter, like his sister, did not understand all the issues before him.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 154507 - Objective(s) 5.6.3

Combine these sentences to create a complex sentence.

My science class continued on its way to the abandoned gold mine. An unexpected thunderstorm began.

Q: Unit 5 Quiz 149464 (Form A) Question 154503 - Objective(s) 5.4.2

New questions and concerns about the safety and quality of our food seem to arise every day. "What is in our food?" "Where was it grown?" "Is it healthy and nutritious?" One increasing concern involves foods that contain genetically modified organisms, or GMOs.

In this introductory paragraph, the writer uses thought-provoking questions to hook the reader. The writer’s thesis statement is underlined.

Develop an effective hook for the same thesis statement using a different technique, such as "surprising facts," "humor," a "compelling anecdote," an "historical reference," or a "thought-provoking definition." Be sure to include the thesis statement from the passage in your paragraph.