LESSON 12

Read the passage. Zeke and Petra went to the horse show over the weekend, they said they saw Arabians and other breeds performing in the show ring. Which answer correctly explains what is incorrect about the passage?

A comma splice is used to connect two independent clauses.

Which options identify ways to correct a run-on sentence? Select all that apply.

Add a connecting word, with or without punctuation, to make a compound sentence. Add a period and a capital letter to make two sentences.

Read the dictionary entry. stint nouna specific period of work or activity Which sentence correctly uses this sense of the word stint?

After a two-year stint as mayor, Edwin Robles resigned to run for Congress.

Which sentence from "Plastics" best reflects the information in the attached image? Rich Carey/Shutterstock Plastics

As society has developed new uses for plastics, the variety and quantity of plastic items found in the marine environment has increased dramatically.

Which statements from the brochure best support the information presented in the photograph? Select all that apply. What We Know About: Plastic Marine Debris Long Description: What We Know About: Plastic Marine Debris

As society has developed new uses for plastics, the variety and quantity of plastic items found in the marine environment has increased dramatically. Most commonly used plastics do not mineralize (or go away) in the ocean and instead break down into smaller and smaller pieces

You are researching issues with plastic debris in the Pacific Ocean. Your teacher recommended that you choose and read online resources carefully because when using information in a research report, you need to make sure the information is accurate. Which options identify effective strategies for assessing the accuracy of your sources? Select all that apply.

Determine if the information in the source is written well and free of grammatical errors. Ask questions about the material presented in the source to decide if it completely addresses the topic. Conduct research to determine whether the sources of information listed can be verified in another source.

Which statement most accurately combines and summarizes the information from the "Plastics" article and the "What We Know About: Plastic Marine Debris" brochure about how plastics break down? Plastics What We Know About: Plastic Marine Debris Long Description: What We Know About: Plastic Marine Debris

Once plastic reaches the ocean, it does not go away or mineralize, degrading at a slower rate because of the cold water. As plastic breaks down, the pieces get smaller and smaller, turning into microplastics, which are smaller than 5mm.

A question that could be asked about the information in the article "Plastics, Human Health, and Environmental Impacts: The Road Ahead" and the brochure "What We Know About: Plastic Marine Debris" is "What effect do plastics have on humans and marine animals?" Which statement is the most effective example of how to combine the information from the article and the brochure to answer the question? Plastics, Human Health, and Environmental Impacts: The Road Ahead What We Know About: Plastic Marine Debris Long Description: What We Know About: Plastic Marine Debris

Plastics in the environment affect both humans and wildlife in many ways. Plastics that use BPA and PVC can cause reproductive issues and aggressive behavior in humans. Marine animals, such as fish, eat plastic, thinking it is food. Since most animals cannot digest plastic, it stays in their stomach, causing malnutrition or starvation.

Both the article "Plastics" and the infographic "Plastics in the Ocean" provide detailed explanations about microplastics in the ocean. Which statement best analyzes how the article treats the information related to microplastics differently than the infographic? Plastics Plastics in the Ocean Long Description: Plastics in the Ocean

The article describes several kinds of microplastics, including microbeads and microfibers. The infographic discusses only microbeads and the breakdown of larger plastics.

Read the sentence from "Plastics." Plastics can enter into the marine environment a number of ways: through ineffective or improper waste management, intentional or accidental dumping and littering on shorelines or at sea, or through storm water runoff. Now look at the information on the "Plastics in the Ocean" infographic. Both sources describe how plastics end up in the ocean. How does the information provided in the article differ from that in infographic? Plastics Plastics in the Ocean Long Description: Plastics in the Ocean

The article uses text only to describe ways plastics enter the ocean. The infographic shows how plastics enter the ocean using illustrations supported by headings and text descriptions.

How well does the infographic "Plastics in the Ocean" present a solution to the problem it describes? Plastics in the Ocean Long Description: Plastics in the Ocean

The infographic provides a solution to the problem by presenting brief amounts of text and various illustrated descriptions of ways to help reduce the amount of plastic debris in the ocean, but it does not describe how to apply the suggested strategies.

Read the dictionary entries. continual adj. occurring at intervals; recurring regularly or frequently continuous adj. occurring without interruption in time or sequence Which sentence demonstrates the best use of a form of continuous?

The warning siren blew continuously for three long minutes.

For an informative essay, you are researching different kinds of plastic recycling programs across the US. Your teacher recommended that you choose online resources that are applicable to your chosen topic. Which questions would you ask yourself to evaluate whether a source contains relevant information about your topic? Select all that apply. Plastics, Human Health, and Environmental Impacts: The Road Ahead

When was the information in the source written? What is the research focus of the source?

Read the passage. The dog rounded the corner of the house, he was running so fast he knocked me over. Toward his food bowl. What errors are there in this passage? Select all that apply.

a comma splice a sentence fragment

A question that arises based on the information in "Plastics, Human Health, and Environmental Impacts: The Road Ahead" is "How safe are plastics for humans and the environment?" How does the author effectively answer this question? Plastics, Human Health, and Environmental Impacts: The Road Ahead

by presenting bullet points that provide scientific evidence to describe the dangers plastics pose to the Earth

Read the dictionary entry. incumbent adjective 1. imposed as an obligation or duty; obligatory 2. lying, leaning, or resting on something else 3. currently holding a specified office noun 4. a person who holds an office Read the sentence. The incumbent senator was the favored candidate in the state's primary election. Which definition of incumbent fits the meaning and part of speech of the word as it is used in the sentence?

definition 3

What does bio- mean in the word biodegradable?

life

Your informational essay includes evidence about how much global warming has increased during the 20th century. Which graphic aid or multimedia feature would most effectively clarify this trend of rising temperatures for readers?

line graph