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

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form A) Question 151631 - Objective(s) 1.1.2

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Who is the intended audience for this passage?
- students who have graduated from high school (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.)
- students who are thinking about getting a job (Correct. You have identified the intended audience for 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.)
- parents who want their children to find a job (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.)
- parents who are looking for a different job (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.)
A: students who are thinking about getting a job

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form A) Question 151619 - Objective(s) 1.1.3

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Why did the author write this passage?
- to take a position in favor of working students (Incorrect. The purpose explains why the writer is writing about the topic. While the writer discusses the benefits of working, this is not why she wrote the passage. Look at the title and headings for a clue.)
- to provide information on the number of working students (Incorrect. The purpose explains why the writer is writing about the topic. While the writer provides statistics about teen employment, this is not why she wrote the passage. Look at the title and headings for a clue.)
- to present different views on the issue of working students (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.)
- to inform teachers about the negative impact of working students (Incorrect. The purpose explains why the writer is writing about the topic. While teachers might be interested in this passage, it was not written specifically for them. Look at the title and headings for a clue.)
A: to present different views on the issue of working students

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 A) Question 151607 - Objective(s) 1.6.1

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Read this sentence from paragraph 7 of the passage.

At school you probably interact only with the people you want to; in contrast, many jobs will require you to talk to strangers.

Which word from the sentence helps you understand the meaning of the word interact?
- probably (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The word interact is a verb. Look for context clues that describe action.)
- contrast (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The word interact is a verb. Look for context clues that describe action.)
- require (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The word interact is a verb. Look for context clues that describe action.)
- talk (Correct. You have identified the word that helps you understand the meaning of interact. When you interact with people, you communicate, or talk, with them.)
A: talk

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form A) Question 151595 - Objective(s) 1.6.1

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Read this sentence from paragraph 12 of the passage.

Furthermore, many jobs open to high school students, like cooking hamburgers, certainly aren't glamorous.

Which of the following could best replace the word glamorous in this sentence?
- exciting (Correct. You have identified the best word to replace the word glamorous. The writer suggests that jobs like cooking hamburgers are not very exciting.)
- available (Incorrect. Glamorous is set in contrast to the phrase “jobs . . . like cooking hamburgers.” What is the writer suggesting about these types of jobs?)
- profitable (Incorrect. Glamorous is set in contrast to the phrase “jobs . . . like cooking hamburgers.” What is the writer suggesting about these types of jobs?)
- successful (Incorrect. Glamorous is set in contrast to the phrase “jobs . . . like cooking hamburgers.” What is the writer suggesting about these types of jobs?)
A: exciting

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form A) Question 151583 - Objective(s) 1.6.1

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Read this sentence from paragraph 6 of the passage.

Getting a job as a teen tells potential future employers that you have initiative, that is, the energy that's needed to do something.

What is the meaning of the word potential as it is used in this sentence?
- generous (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The keyword that helps define potential is “future.”)
- practical (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The keyword that helps define potential is “future.”)
- possible (Correct. You have identified the meaning of the word potential. The word “future” is a clue that helps define potential.)
- serious (Incorrect. Context clues help to define unknown vocabulary. The keyword that helps define potential is “future.”)
A: possible

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 A) Question 151571 - Objective(s) 1.8.1

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Read this sentence from paragraph 7 of the passage.

All of these things increase your self-confidence.

What is the verb in this sentence?
- All (Incorrect. Action verbs tell the reader what the subject is doing.)
- things (Incorrect. Action verbs tell the reader what the subject is doing.)
- increase (Correct. You have identified the verb of the sentence. “Increase” tells what the subject, “things,” do.)
- your (Incorrect. Action verbs tell the reader what the subject is doing.)
A: increase

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form A) Question 151559 - Objective(s) 1.8.1

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Read this sentence from paragraph 9 of the passage.

You also learn what it takes to make money: a lot of effort.

What is the verb in this sentence?
- you (Incorrect. Action verbs tell the reader what the subject is doing. “You” is the subject of this sentence.)
- learn (Correct. You have identified the verb of the sentence. “Learn” tells what the subject, “you,” does.)
- money (Incorrect. Action verbs tell the reader what the subject is doing.)
- effort (Incorrect. Action verbs tell the reader what the subject is doing.)
A: learn

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form A) Question 151547 - Objective(s) 1.8.1

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Read this sentence from the passage.

The majority of working teens are employed by restaurants, grocery stores, and department stores.

What is the subject in this sentence?
- majority (Correct. You have identified the subject of the sentence. “Majority” tells who are employed.)
- teens (Incorrect. The subject is the “who” or “what” of the sentence.)
- employed (Incorrect. The subject is the “who” or “what” of the sentence. “Are employed” is the verb in the sentence.)
- stores (Incorrect. The subject is the “who” or “what” of the sentence.)
A: majority

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 A) Question 151667 - Objective(s) 1.8.1

Read this sentence.

Every new player reviewed the rulebook carefully.

What is the verb in this sentence?
- Every (Incorrect. Action verbs tell the reader what the subject is doing.)
- player (Incorrect. Action verbs tell the reader what the subject is doing. “Player” is the subject of this sentence.)
- reviewed (Correct. You have identified the verb of the sentence. “Reviewed” tells what the subject, “player,” does.)
- carefully (Incorrect. Action verbs tell the reader what the subject is doing.)
A: reviewed

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form A) Question 151655 - Objective(s) 1.10.1

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- Did Sara ask Daniel to the dance. (Incorrect. The writer is not making a statement, so the sentences should not end with a period (.).)
- Did Sara ask Daniel to the dance? (Correct. You have identified the sentence that is punctuated correctly. The writer is asking a question, so the sentence ends with a question mark (?).)
- Did Sara ask Daniel to the dance! (Incorrect. The writer is not expressing excitement, so the sentence should not end with an exclamation point (!).)
- Did Sara ask Daniel to the dance, (Incorrect. This is not a complete sentence because a comma (,) is not an end punctuation mark.)
A: Did Sara ask Daniel to the dance?

Q: Unit 1 Quiz 149456 (Form A) Question 151643 - Objective(s) 1.10.1

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
- Watch out for the falling branches overhead. (Incorrect. This sentence shows more excitement than a statement.)
- Watch out for the falling branches overhead, (Incorrect. This is not a complete sentence because a comma (,) is not an end punctuation mark.)
- Watch out for the falling branches overhead! (Correct. You have identified the sentence that is punctuated correctly. The writer wants the reader to watch out for impending danger, so the sentence requires an exclamation point (!).)
- Watch out for the falling branches overhead? (Incorrect. The writer is not asking a question, so this sentence should not end with a question mark (?).)
A: Watch out for the falling branches overhead!

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 A) Question 154459 - Objective(s) 1.9.1

Read this sentence.

The protesters were concerned about traffic congestion.

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