POSTTEST: reading
which of the following inferences can the reader logically make after reading this passage? -the protagonist's illness will prevent her from presenting her thesis today -presenting a thesis is a stressful experience for the protagonist -the protagonist does not like the subject she wrote her thesis about -the morning sunlight caused the protagonist's headache
presenting a thesis is a stressful experience for the protagonist
a student writes a persuasive essay that uses an irrelevant topic to change the subject and distract the reader from the issue at hand. which of the following logical fallacies is the student using? -red herring -non sequitur -bandwagon approach -generalization
red herring
based on the instructions in the passage, which of the following scenarios represents the step closest to the beginning of the instructions? -suzette writes down that she wants a glazed doughnut, but also a cake doughnut -rob finds an online post about a new shop that sells the best jelly doughnuts -pat looks over the menu of a local doughnut shop -kyle finds that the powdered sugar doughnut he wanted to currently sold out
rob finds an online post about a new shop that sells the best jelly doughnuts
in an editorial, an author argues that football is too dangerous a sport for high school students. which of the following statements provides evidence against this argument? -since 1980, the average number of annual high school football-related deaths has remained relatively constant -since the introduction of new protective equipment for athletes, studies have shown that students who play football in high school are in better physical health than other students -many high schools don't have strategies or procedures in place to deal with life-threatening injuries -only 37% of high schools employ a full-time athletic trainer who is on site during practice and games
since the introduction of new protective equipment for athletes, studies have shown that students who play football in high school are in better physical health than other students
based on the title, "studies find there's nothing magical about breakfast," which of the following statements most likely summarizes the contents of the article? -studies show that people should not even consider skipping breakfast -studies show that there is now a wider variety of choices for breakfast foods -studies show that breakfast is not a uniquely important meal -studies are inconclusive about what the best foods are for breakfast
studies show that breakfast is not a uniquely important meal
the chilly wind blew through the trees as the snow continued to accumulate. which of the following words from the sentence has a connotative meaning? -snow -accumulate -chilly -through
chilly
in which of the sections in the passage would this step most logically fit? -the perfect doughnut -finding the perfect doughnut shop -choosing your doughnut -purchasing your doughnut
choosing your doughnut
a novel details the adventures of a man who becomes lost in the alaskan wilderness. using only the natural resources available around him, he struggles to survive against the elements. which of the following universal themes does this novel explore? -humanity's relationship to nature -how the past affects the present -how power and greed corrupt -humanity's quest for knowledge
humanity's relationship to nature
which of the following sentences would be a logical concluding sentence for this passage? -if she was going to present her thesis today, she was going to be as prepared as possible -the dawn of a new day had made all of her troubles disappear -there was not a doubt in her mind that she knew everything that she needed to know -maybe a few more hours of sleep will make her feel more prepared
if she was going to present her thesis today, she was going to be as prepared as possible
which of the following is a logical conclusion of this passage? -more people suffer from mosquito and tick bites than dehydration -injuries from outdoor activities increase in the summertime -insect repellent only lasts for 1 to 2 hours -it is not necessary to worry about dehydration while swimming
injuries from outdoor activities increase in the summertime
an author argues that working from home helps the environment. which of the following statements supports this argument? -the number of people telecommuting for more than 1 day a week grew roughly 80% from 2005 to 2012 -carpooling cuts down on the number of cars on the road, therefore reducing carbon emissions that damage out atmosphere -one company noted that, after allowing most of its employees to work remotely, the amount of paper waste that they produced was reduced by over 50% -employees who work from home tend to snack throughout the day, adding to the vast number of plastic wrappers and cardboard boxes cluttering our landfills
one company noted that, after allowing most of its employees to work remotely, the amount of paper waste that they produced was reduced by over 50%
which of the following resources might contain eyewitness accounts of a local natural disaster from 50 years ago? -personal diaries -history textbooks -local geological surveys -encyclopedia
personal diaries
harold has been playing the piano since he was 5 years old. he enjoys playing soothing music to help calm him down after a stressful day at school. from the previous two sentences, which part of the sentence helps to define the meaning of the word "soothing"? -"playing the piano" -"stressful day" -"calm him down" -"since he was 5 years old"
"calm him down"
which of the following sentences provides evidence for the idea that bats are very important to the ecosystem? -"they have gained the erroneous reputation as flying rodents that drink blood and spread disease." -"bats are tremendously misunderstood and underappreciated." -"unfortunately, because bats populations are in sharp decline, without a collective effort to protect and save the bats, we risk losing all of the services they provide." -"research has shown that a single bat can eat more than 600 insects pests, like mosquitos, in 1 hour."
"research has shown that a single bat can eat more than 600 insects pests, like mosquitos, in 1 hour."
what question should an author ask herself when deciding the most effective type of printed communication to use? -"who is my audience?" -"what is my favorite way to communicate?" -"what are the best colors to use?" -"do i have enough exclamatory words in my text?"
"who is my audience?"
which of the following is an example of a secondary source for a paper about the first thanksgiving day parade in new york city? -a photograph of the first thanksgiving day parade in new york city -a person's journal entry describing what it was like to see the first thanksgiving day parade in new york city -an audio recording from the first thanksgiving day parade in new york city -a new york times article on the 100th anniversary of the first thanksgiving day parade in new york city
a new york times article on the 100th anniversary of the first thanksgiving day parade in new york city
which of the following is an example of an argument statement? -the highest paid actors today make about $30 million per movie -today's TV dads have an average salary of $195,000 per year, which is more than twice the salary of their 1950s counterparts -in 1955, marilyn monroe got a deal for $100,000 per movie -actors today deserve to make high salaries because they often do not have steady work
actors today deserve to make high salaries because they often do not have steady work
which of the following pieces of writing would commonly be written with an informal tone? -a letter to you new boss -a short essay for your history class -an email to your sibling -an article in an academic journal
an email to your sibling
which of the following is a correct statement about primary sources? -primary sources refer to objects that you can touch -primary sources are harder to analyze than secondary sources -primary sources need to be at least 10 years old to be considered relevant -ancient tools are almost always considered primary sources
ancient tools are almost always considered primary sources
which of the following is the best source of information for learning how far chicago is from new york city? -encyclopedia -atlas -newpaper -almanac
atlas
which of the following is an accurate paraphrase of the main idea of this passage? -mango, banana, and cocoa production is in decline because there are not enough bats to pollinate crops -conservation efforts to increase mosquito populations will be a key factor in increasing bat populations -rodents can provide many services to help ecosystems run smoothly -bats are important assets to ecosystems because they reduce pests and pollinate plants
bats are important assets to ecosystems because they reduce pests and pollinate plants
which of the following sentences offers a supporting detail that related to the topic of the passage? -bloodsucking bats are not dangerous to humans and rarely attack mammals, and the saliva of vampire bats has anticoagulant properties useful in medicine -bats carry several diseases, including rabies and, in some cases, ebola virus -although many people find them cute, bats should never be kept as household pets -in mythology, bats are often with witchcraft and the supernatural
bloodsucking bats are not dangerous to humans and rarely attack mammals, and the saliva of vampire bats has anticoagulant properties useful in medicine
according to the directions in the passage, which of the following actions should you take directly after finding your chosen doughnut at the doughnut shop? -pay for your doughnut -place the doughnut in an appropriate container -keep your list with your doughnut choices in hand -tell the shop worker your doughnut order
tell the shop worker your doughnut order
which of the following groups of data would be best expressed on a line graph? -the portion of a meal that contains fruits and vegetables -the average price of gasoline per gallon over a year -the amount of energy coming from different sources used at a city hall -the percentage of dams built in the united states to create reservoirs
the average price of gasoline per gallon over a year
coins from ancient rome are often inscribed with portraits of roman emperors as well as the names of the people who minted the coins. what could you tell from looking at these artifacts that you could not tell from reading a description of them in a secondary source? -the specific materials from which the coins were made -the names of ancient roman moneyers -the weight and value of each coin -the distinct features of the emperors' faces
the distinct features of the emperors' faces
who is the intended audience for this email? -the parents who live in western hills neighborhood -cassie -the girl scouts who live in western hill neighborhood -tracy
the parents who live in western hills neighborhood
which of the following logical conclusions can be made about the protagonist in this passage? -the protagonist feels confident about presenting her thesis. -the protagonist is not finished writing her thesis -the protagonist often suffers from severe headaches -the protagonist had a difficult time sleeping the night before
the protagonist had a difficult time sleeping the night before
the ;awyer was able to _____ her client when new evidence was uncovered. which of the following words logically completes the sentence above? -vindicate -substantiate -contemplate -resuscitate
vindicate