Unit 3 English 11A

What information from "How to Select a Checking Account" most effectively builds on the idea that there are several factors to consider when deciding where to open a checking account?

Banks with lots of branches usually spend more on rent and operations, so they make up the difference by charging their customers higher—and more numerous—fees. Any bank that doesn't have branches won't have many (or any) ATM machines. Assume you'll be hit with a fee from a visiting bank—as much as $2 or $3—for using an ATM.

Which sentence uses the word mandatory correctly?

In some states, it is mandatory for new drivers to take a drivers' education class before they can apply for a license.

Which excerpt from "The Science of Conquering Your Fears - And Living a More Courageous Life" most effectively develops the idea that, with practice, one can overcome fears?

One of the most effective ways to banish fear is to repeatedly force yourself to face what you're afraid of.

In "How to Make the Most of Your Debit Card," how is the meaning of the term debit card refined throughout the text?

The article provides a clear definition of "debit card," and then presents pros and cons for using a debit card to develop readers' awareness of benefits and risks when using the cards.

Read the paragraph from "Teens Feeling Stressed, and Many Not Managing It Well." Stressors range from school to friends, work and family. And teens aren't always using healthy methods to cope, finds the latest "Stress in America" survey from the Washington, D.C.-based American Psychological Association. Why does the author include this paragraph in her article?

The paragraph identifies the source of the evidence from which the author develops the key ideas in the article.

Which option explains a key idea from "Making a Budget"?

You should grow a savings account to prepare for emergencies or to make major purchases.

Read the sentence. A key idea developed in "5 Tips: Protecting Your Checking Account" is __________. Which option most accurately completes the sentence?

You should regularly review your monthly bank statements.

Which response identifies a key term from "How to Make the Most of Your Debit Card," and most effectively explains its impact on the meaning of the text?

overdraft protection; while banks promote it as a way to avoid fees using a debit card, it can actually cost consumers far more to use the service than to go without

Read the sentence. The diagram in the "Observe Your Site" section of "How to Manage Stormwater: Rainbarrels" __________. Which option most effectively completes the sentence?

provides an exemplar for how to create a site plan to determine if your property is right for a rain barrel

What is the significance of the photographs that accompany each step of the "Construction in 6 Easy Steps" section of "How to Manage Stormwater: Rainbarrels"?

to clarify what the reader should do; they provide a visual representation of the instructions in each step

Why did the author use bullet points in the "Indoor Tips" section of "Water Conservation and Efficiency"?

to clearly list household activities and the gallons of water consumed by each

Read the sentence. A key idea presented in "Water Conservation and Efficiency" is __________. Which option most accurately completes the sentence?

water conservation reflects behavioral changes and water efficiency refers to technological changes

To rescind is to __________.

withdraw

How does "Water Conservation and Efficiency" expand on the idea that it is a worthwhile investment to identify and repair residential water leaks?

It describes how much water is lost due to leaks and gives specific examples of how much can be saved through simple repairs.

Read the sentence from "How to Make the Most of Your Debit Card." With a debit card, however, the money's usually been sucked out of your bank account by the time you know there's a problem. Why did the author choose to use the word sucked instead of withdrawn, taken out, or debited?

It has a more negative connotation and conveys the idea that debit transactions can cause damage or harm

Which sentences from "How to Select a Checking Account" contain jargon specific to the banking industry? (Select all that apply.)

Keep additional funds in another account with a better interest rate, such as a CD or high-yield savings account. You should open a primary checking account with whatever institution pays the highest interest rate and charges the lowest fees.

What inference can be made based on the information presented in the "How Stress Affects Teens" graph from the article "Teens Feeling Stressed, and Many Not Managing It Well"?

Stress most negatively affects teens' emotional health.

Read the sentences. If you are driving in wet or slippery conditions and you lose traction and begin to spin, you are supposed to turn the steering wheel into the direction of the spin. This is very difficult for many people, since the action is counterintuitive to what comes naturally, which is to turn the wheel in the opposite direction of the spin. Which option most appropriately describes the meaning of counterintuitive as it is used in the selection?

different from what seems correct

Read the sentence. "How to Manage Stormwater: Rainbarrels" encourages people to build rain barrels by __________. Which response most accurately completes the sentence?

explaining incentives, suggesting how to plan, and providing building instructions

Read the sentence. The intermittent whining from the newborn puppies disrupted Amanda's sleep for well over a month. What does the word intermittent mean in this sentence?

happening at irregular times

Which word is a synonym of benign?

harmless

Read the sentence containing a misspelled word. To maintain healthy teeth and gums, it is emperitive to floss and brush at least once a day. Enter the correct spelling of the word in the space provided

imperative

The word importunity means the act of endlessly begging. What would be the new meaning of the word importunity when the suffix -ity is changed to -ately?

in a way that is overly persistent in making demands

Read the sentence. Removing the prefix in- from the word insignificant changes the meaning to __________. Which answer most accurately completes the sentence?

large or prominent enough to be noticed or have an effect

Which phrases use hyphens correctly? (Select all that apply.)

not-for-profit organization cutting-edge ideas

Based on the information in the "How Much Stress?" graph in "Teens Feeling Stressed, and Many Not Managing It Well," you can infer that teens __________. Which option most accurately completes the sentence?

report roughly the same levels of moderate stress whether on break or in school