Title: Unit 2 Assessment - Form A
Course: Developmental English > Section: Unit 2: Identifying Main Ideas

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 151907 - Objective(s) 2.1.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

What is the main idea of the passage?
- There is much debate about what the driving age should be. (Correct. You have identified the main idea of the passage.)
- Automobiles are the main form of transportation in America today. (Incorrect. The main idea is the most important idea or central thought the author wants the reader to understand. This statement is a key detail, but the focus is too narrow to be the main idea. Looking for key words or phrases can help narrow the search.)
- It is safer for drivers to wait until they are eighteen to begin driving. (Incorrect. The main idea is the most important idea or central thought the author wants the reader to understand. This statement is a key detail. but the focus is too narrow to be the main idea. Looking for key words or phrases can help narrow the search.)
- The responsibility to issue driver's licenses should be given to individual states. (Incorrect. The main idea is the most important idea or central thought the author wants the reader to understand. This statement is a key detail, but the focus is too narrow to be the main idea. Looking for key words or phrases can help narrow the search.)
A: There is much debate about what the driving age should be.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 152100 - Objective(s) 2.2.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

According to the research presented by the author, it can be concluded that young drivers get into more accidents than older drivers because
- they drive too fast. (Incorrect. Supporting details support or explain key ideas. This statement does not support the author's conclusion stated in the text regarding why younger drivers get into more accidents than older drivers.)
- they are nervous about driving. (Incorrect. Supporting details support or explain key ideas. This statement does not support the author's conclusion stated in the text regarding why younger drivers get into more accidents than older drivers.)
- they are too inexperienced to drive. (Correct. You have identified the detail that supports the conclusion stated in the text regarding why young drivers get into more accidents than older drivers.)
- they drive too slowly under supervision. (Incorrect. Supporting details support or explain key ideas. This statement does not support the author's conclusion stated in the text regarding why younger drivers get into more accidents than older drivers.)
A: they are too inexperienced to drive.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 152088 - Objective(s) 2.10.1

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Read these two sentences from paragraph 3 of the passage.

The responsibility to issue drivers' licenses and establish driving laws has always been given to individual states, and requirements vary among states. In 1903, Massachusetts and Missouri became the first states to have laws about licensing, and in 1908, Rhode Island became the first state to require a driving test.

Which word from these sentences helps you understand the meaning of the word requirements?
- responsibility (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 the unknown word.)
- laws (Correct. You have identified the keyword that helps define the word requirements.)
- individual (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 the unknown word.)
- test (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 the unknown word.)
A: laws

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 151895 - Objective(s) 2.11.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Use this dictionary entry to answer the question.

pro- (prefix): in support of; approving of [Latin]

What does the word proponents mean in paragraph 7 of the passage?
- state driving laws (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix pro-, to define the word proponents.)
- people who disagree (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix pro-, to define the word proponents.)
- privileges given to new drivers (Incorrect. You can use word parts, in this case the prefix pro-, to define the word proponents.)
- those who are in favor of something (Correct. You have identified the meaning of proponents using the prefix pro- as a clue to determine the definition.)
A: those who are in favor of something

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 152075 - Objective(s) 2.3.1

Which of these is a question used to develop a thesis statement?
- What evidence supports my position? (Incorrect. Remember, a clear topic and purpose are the two essential components of a thesis statement.)
- Why is this important to me or my reader? (Correct. You have identified one of the three questions used to develop a thesis statement.)
- What does my reader believe about the topic? (Incorrect. Remember, a clear topic and purpose are the two essential components of a thesis statement.)
- Where can I find more information about my topic? (Incorrect. Remember, a clear topic and purpose are the two essential components of a thesis statement.)
A: Why is this important to me or my reader?

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 152063 - Objective(s) 2.7.1

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
- Terry's alarm clock did not go off he was late to work. (Correct. You have identified the run-on sentence.)
- Because of Sarah's hard work, her boss gave her a raise. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- Raul enjoys his new job, despite the fact that his commute is longer. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- Even though Maria likes to bake, she needed a break after making five dozen cookies. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
A: Terry's alarm clock did not go off he was late to work.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 152051 - Objective(s) 2.7.1

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
- Carmen injured her foot she had to take a week off from running. (Correct. You have identified the run-on sentence.)
- Elijah absolutely loved the zoo. The giraffe was his favorite animal. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- LaShonda's hard work paid off; she improved her strength by ten percent. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- After spending the day at the fair, Dwayne fell asleep before dinner. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
A: Carmen injured her foot she had to take a week off from running.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 152039 - Objective(s) 2.7.1

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?
- Grinning, Elizabeth listened to her favorite music as she drove to school. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- Zaya wanted a new skateboard, so he saved his allowance for five months. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- Rachel decided to ride her skateboard instead of roller blading. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- Jonah could not sleep he was excited about his new job. (Correct. You have identified the run-on sentence.)
A: Jonah could not sleep he was excited about his new job.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 152027 - Objective(s) 2.7.2

Read this run-on sentence.

Rajeet opened the window he loved the smell of a rainstorm.

Which of the following makes this sentence correct?
- Rajeet opened the window he loved the smell, of the rainstorm. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- Rajeet opened the window; he loved the smell of the rainstorm. (Correct. You have identified how to correct the run-on sentence.)
- Rajeet opened the window, he loved the smell of the rainstorm. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- Rajeet opened the window: he loved the smell of the rainstorm. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
A: Rajeet opened the window; he loved the smell of the rainstorm.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 152015 - Objective(s) 2.7.2

Read this run-on sentence.

We spent all day pulling weeds my back is sore.

Which of the following makes this sentence correct?
- We spent all day pulling weeds, my back is sore. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- We spent all day pulling weeds: my back is sore. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
- We spent all day pulling weeds, so my back is sore. (Correct. You have identified how to correct the run-on sentence.)
- We spent all day pulling weeds; because my back is sore. (Incorrect. A run-on sentence occurs when a sentence has two or more independent clauses joined without punctuation (a period or semicolon) or a conjunction.)
A: We spent all day pulling weeds, so my back is sore.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 152003 - Objective(s) 2.8.1

Which sentence contains a comma splice?
- I got the lead role in the musical, I'm so excited! (Correct. You have identified the sentence with a comma splice.)
- I love my costume for the recital, but I wish it wasn't so itchy. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
- Without the support of my sister, I would not have gotten a lead role. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
- I am so proud of my brother, Sean, for his amazing performance in the school play. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
A: I got the lead role in the musical, I'm so excited!

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 151991 - Objective(s) 2.8.1

Which sentence contains a comma splice?
- I am going to visit my cousin after school, and then I'm going to the library. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
- Whenever I need help, my friend Mia always volunteers. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
- After I finish my chores, I am going to take a nap. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
- I'm going to take the garbage out, it smells! (Correct. You have identified the sentence with a comma splice.)
A: I'm going to take the garbage out, it smells!

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 151979 - Objective(s) 2.8.2

Read this sentence. It contains a comma splice.

This coffee shop is popular, the line is always long.

Which of the following makes this sentence correct?
- This coffee shop is popular the line is always long. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
- This coffee shop is popular. The line is always long. (Correct. You have identified how to correct the comma splice.)
- This coffee shop is popular; and the line is always long. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
- This coffee shop is popular: because the line is always long. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma instead of a period, semicolon, or conjunction.)
A: This coffee shop is popular. The line is always long.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 151967 - Objective(s) 2.8.2

The following sentence contains a comma splice:

My mom got lights for our patio, they look so pretty at night.

Which of the following makes this sentence correct?
- My mom got lights, for our patio, they look so pretty at night. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma.)
- My mom got lights for our patio. They look so pretty at night. (Correct. You have identified how to correct the comma splice.)
- My mom got lights for our patio and they look so pretty at night. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma.)
- My mom got lights for our patio, they look, so pretty at night. (Incorrect. A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined with a comma.)
A: My mom got lights for our patio. They look so pretty at night.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 151955 - Objective(s) 2.9.1

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
- Because Sam studied, he did well on the test. (Incorrect. A sentence fragment is a grammatical error that occurs when a sentence is missing either a subject or a predicate. This sentence has both a subject (he) and a predicate (did).)
- Forgot to turn in her homework. (Correct. You have identified the sentence fragment. This fragment contains only a predicate.)
- She wants to hire a tutor. (Incorrect. A sentence fragment is a grammatical error that occurs when a sentence is missing either a subject or a predicate. This sentence has both a subject (She) and a predicate (wants).)
- My teacher is helpful. (Incorrect. A sentence fragment is a grammatical error that occurs when a sentence is missing either a subject or a predicate. This sentence has both a subject (teacher) and a predicate (is).)
A: Forgot to turn in her homework.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 151943 - Objective(s) 2.9.1

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
- Is this yours? (Incorrect. A sentence fragment is a grammatical error that occurs when a sentence is missing either a subject or a predicate. This sentence has both a subject (this) and a predicate (is).)
- I can't wait to see you! (Incorrect. A sentence fragment is a grammatical error that occurs when a sentence is missing either a subject or a predicate. This sentence has both a subject (I) and a predicate (can't wait).)
- Want to spend the night at my friend's house. (Correct. You have identified the sentence fragment. This fragment contains only a predicate.)
- Not wanting to miss the movie, we arrived half an hour before it started. (Incorrect. A sentence fragment is a grammatical error that occurs when a sentence is missing either a subject or a predicate. This sentence has both a subject (we) and a predicate (arrived).)
A: Want to spend the night at my friend's house.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 151931 - Objective(s) 2.9.2

Read this sentence fragment.

Not finding what he was looking for.

Which of the following makes this fragment a complete sentence?
- Went to another store not finding what he was looking for. (Incorrect. A complete sentence must include an independent clause with a subject and a predicate.)
- Not finding what he was looking for, he went to another store. (Correct. You have chosen the complete sentence.)
- Not finding what he was looking for because the store sold the last one. (Incorrect. A complete sentence must include an independent clause with a subject and a predicate.)
- Although I found everything on my list, not finding what he was looking for. (Incorrect. A complete sentence must include an independent clause with a subject and a predicate.)
A: Not finding what he was looking for, he went to another store.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 151919 - Objective(s) 2.9.2

Read this sentence fragment.

After school.

Which of the following makes this fragment a complete sentence?
- Because going to the library after school. (Incorrect. Complete sentences must contain a subject and a predicate. This is a dependent clause. It cannot stand on its own as a sentence.)
- After school, am going to the library. (Incorrect. Complete sentences must contain a subject and a predicate. This sentence is missing a subject.)
- We went to the library after school. (Correct. You have chosen the complete sentence.)
- After school, the library. (Incorrect. Complete sentences must contain a subject and a predicate. This sentence is missing a subject and a predicate.)
A: We went to the library after school.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 154471 - Objective(s) 2.4.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

In the space below, write a summary of paragraphs 1-3 of the passage.

Q: Unit 2 Quiz 149458 (Form A) Question 154475 - Objective(s) 2.5.2 , 2.5.1

Click here to read the passage before answering the question.

Write a two-paragraph summary-response in the space below. Remember to follow the four-step process:

1. Identify the main idea of the reading.
2. Identify the supporting details for the summary and for the response.
3. Identify the author's purpose for writing.
4. Write a summary-response of the reading.

Remember that the first paragraph is a summary of the reading, and the second paragraph is your response to, or personal opinion about, the reading.