Midterm

One of the contemporary novels that _______ affected me is Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner. A. has B. have

B. have

Osaka, Japan, in addition to Tokyo, _______ home to many people-eleven million, to be exact. A.are B. is

B. is

The invasion took place on June 6, 1944. T Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the selection in bold? A.Since the invasion took place on June 6, 1944. B.Correct C.After, the invasion took place on June 6, 1944.

B.Correct

Later to become president of the United States. Which option(s) below would be an acceptable revision of the selection in bold? A.To become president of the United States. B.Correct. C. Eisenhower was later to become president of the United States.

C.Eisenhower was later to become president of the United States.

As a travel destination, Asia attracts many Americans now. A. contains a fragment B. does not contain a fragment

A. does not contain a fragment

The last time I checked, there _______ only a few pieces of pizza left. A. were B.was

A. were

Other Allied forces the British and the Canadians. Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the selection in bold? A.Other Allied forces besides the British and the Canadians. B.While other Allied forces included the British and the Canadians. C.Other Allied forces included the British and the Canadians.

C.Other Allied forces included the British and the Canadians.

Lightner Witmer (1867-1956) was the father of clinical psychology and set up the first psychological clinic. Alfred Binet (1851-1911) designed the first intelligence test. A. No change. B.Lightner Witmer (1867-1956) was the father of clinical psychology, he had set up the first psychological clinic. Alfred Binet (1851-1911) designed the first intelligence test.

A.No change.

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence. A.Art historians refer to Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) as a master of the Dutch school; he turned out approximately six hundred works. B. Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) is known as one of the nineteenth century s most influential artists, much of his work was produced in a twenty-nine-month period leading up to his suicide.

A. Art historians refer to Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) as a master of the Dutch school; he turned out approximately six hundred works.

China's population in recent years _______ India's by about 33 percent, but India's population is projected to outnumber China's by 2050. A.has outnumbered B.have outnumbered

A.has outnumbered

The smallest of the twenty most populous countries on a list prepared by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs _______ France at just over sixty million. A.is B. are

A.is

None of the assignments from Professor Blakely _______ that difficult. A. seem B.seems

A.seem

Mexico City along with Tokyo _______ the list of largest urban areas. A. tops B. top

A.tops

Some people love those chilly winter sports. But not me A.does not contain a fragment B. contains a fragment

B.contains a fragment

To go ice fishing with my uncle and cousin on a clear, sunlit morning. A. does not contain a fragment B. contains a fragment

B.contains a fragment

Long before she started skating, Kelly was a talented downhill skier. A.contains a fragment B. does not contain a fragment

B.does not contain a fragment

In contrast, the landing at Omaha Beach much more treacherous. Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the selection in bold? A. While, the landing at Omaha Beach was much more treacherous. B.Whereas, the landing at Omaha Beach was much more treacherous. C.In contrast, the landing at Omaha Beach was much more treacherous.

C.In contrast, the landing at Omaha Beach was much more treacherous.

After China and India, the next three most populated countries, in descending order, _______ the United States, Indonesia, and Brazil. A.are B.is

A. are

From a close reading of Shakespearean texts _______ Stephen Greenblatt's speculation about the playwright's life. A. comes B. come

A. comes

Heading back to the states but on edge since he survived the tsunami. A. contains a fragment B. does not contain a fragment

A.contains a fragment

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence. A. James Abbott McNeil Whistler (1834-1903) created paintings that exhibit a compelling sense of design and color, his series Nocturnes was a forerunner of what came to be known as abstract art. B. The most famous of Flemish artists and a leading baroque figure, Peter Paul Rubens created material that demonstrated his energy and enthusiasm for his work. He turned out such masterpieces as The Raising of the Cross (1610-1611) and The Judgment of Paris (1638-1639).

B. The most famous of Flemish artists and a leading baroque figure, Peter Paul Rubens created material that demonstrated his energy and enthusiasm for his work. He turned out such masterpieces as The Raising of the Cross (1610-1611) and The Judgment of Paris (1638-1639).

Each of the candidates _______ claiming victory after the early primaries. A.were B. was

B. was

The prom committee _______ arguing for months about location, food, and decor. A.have been B.has been

B. has been

American troops landing on Utah Beach. Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the selection in bold? A.While American troops landing on Utah Beach encountered only mild resistance at first. B. American troops landing on Utah Beach while encountering only mild resistance at first. C. American troops landing on Utah Beach encountered only mild resistance at first.

C.American troops landing on Utah Beach encountered only mild resistance at first.

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence. A. Georgia O Keeffe (1887-1986) painted scenes reflecting the landscape in the southwestern part of the United States, she made her home in New Mexico. B. The paintings of Barnett Newman (1905-1971) range from abstract expressionism to the color-field movement. He developed a unique geometric style that became his trademark.

B.The paintings of Barnett Newman (1905-1971) range from abstract expressionism to the color-field movement. He developed a unique geometric style that became his trademark.

Modern psychology began with the work of Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920), who set up a laboratory in Germany for the study of the mind, about the same time, William James (1842-1910), a Harvard professor, published Principles of Psychology. Both men taught many students, who continued their work. A.No change. B. Modern psychology began with the work of Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920), who set up a laboratory in Germany for the study of the mind, and of William James (1842-1910), a Harvard professor, who published Principles of Psychology. Both men taught many students, who continued their work.

B.psychology began with the work of Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920), who set up a laboratory in Germany for the study of the mind, and of William James (1842-1910), a Harvard professor, who published Principles of Psychology. Both men taught many students, who continued their work.

If it snows, I might try cross-country skiing. And maybe downhill. A. contains a fragment B. does not contain a fragment

A.contains a fragment

Most of Stephen Greenblatt's professional writing _______ with Shakespeare. A. deals B.deal

A. deals

Another early contributor to psychology was Hermann Ebbinghaus (1850-1909), who developed a system for studying memory, as part of his approach, he asked subjects to memorize nonsense syllables, which had no meaning for them. A.No change. B.Another early contributor to psychology was Hermann Ebbinghaus (1850-1909), who developed a system for studying memory; as part of his approach, he asked subjects to memorize nonsense syllables, which had no meaning for them.

B.Another early contributor to psychology was Hermann Ebbinghaus (1850-1909), who developed a system for studying memory; as part of his approach, he asked subjects to memorize nonsense syllables, which had no meaning for them.

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence. A. Henri Rousseau was a self-taught practitioner, and he produced colorful portraits, frequently of jungle scenes. B. Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) was a poet, architect, and sculptor in addition to achieving fame as a painter, he is probably best known for his frescoes on the Sistine Chapel s ceiling.

A. Henri Rousseau was a self-taught practitioner, and he produced colorful portraits, frequently of jungle scenes.

Cognitive psychology is yet another branch of psychology. Researchers in cognitive psychology look at how people learn, how people solve problems, and how brains store information. A.No change. B. Cognitive psychology is yet another branch of psychology researchers in cognitive psychology look at how people learn, how people solve problems, and how brains store information.

A. No change.

In Arromanches, the Arromanches 360° and Landing Museum commemorates D-Day. Which option(s) below would be an acceptable revision of the selection in bold? A. In Arromanches, the Arromanches 360° and Landing Museum which commemorates D-Day. B. Correct C. In Arromanches, the Arromanches 360° and Landing Museum that commemorates D-Day.

B.Correct

Paul Krugman, a newspaper columnist and a professor of economics, _______ complex concepts such as the connection between deregulation and prices. A.clarify B. clarifies

B. clarifies

The populations of the polar bear and penguin _______ every year while human population increases. A. decreases B. decrease

B. decrease

I wish the pond would freeze over so that I could go ice skating. A.contains a fragment B.does not contain a fragment

B. does not contain a fragment

Think about it. Wouldn t you rather be swimming in Florida? A. contains a fragment B. does not contain a fragment

B. does not contain a fragment

Another early contributor to psychology was Max Wertheimer (1880-1943) he helped develop gestalt psychology. This branch of psychology dealt with human perception. A. Another early contributor to psychology was Max Wertheimer (1880-1943), who helped develop gestalt psychology. This branch of psychology dealt with human perception. B. No change.

A.Another early contributor to psychology was Max Wertheimer (1880-1943), who helped develop gestalt psychology. This branch of psychology dealt with human perception.

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence. A. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) possessed many talents; two of his most famous paintings are The Last Supper (1495-1498) and the Mona Lisa (1503-1506). B. The creations of Diego Rivera (1886-1957) celebrate Mexico s history and workers, he is a founder of the Mexican mural renaissance.

A.Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) possessed many talents; two of his most famous paintings are The Last Supper (1495-1498) and the Mona Lisa (1503-1506).

With video of the invasion and France today surrounding the spectators. Which option(s) below would be an acceptable revision of the selection in bold? A. Correct as it is written B.Video of the invasion and France today surrounds the spectators.

B.Video of the invasion and France today surrounds the spectators.

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence. A.Stuart Davis (1894-1964) borrowed cubism from European artists and made it American his paintings present bright colors. B. Known for glass-covered boxes filled with enigmatically arranged found objects and collages, Joseph Cornell (1903-1972) was a product of surrealism, which relied on irrational juxtaposition.

B. Known for glass-covered boxes filled with enigmatically arranged found objects and collages, Joseph Cornell (1903-1972) was a product of surrealism, which relied on irrational juxtaposition.

Because my niece is planning to attend college at Ohio State. A. does not contain a fragment B.contains a fragment

B.contains a fragment

Just a note to say hi to my favorite niece. A. does not contain a fragment B.contains a fragment

B.contains a fragment

Which one of the following cities _______ the highest population: Dhaka, Karachi, Delhi, Jakarta, or Osaka? A. have B.has

B. has

The only one of the prom dresses that _______ good on me is the beautiful lavender one. A.look B. looks

B. looks

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence. A. The painter Mary Cassatt (1845-1926) was born in Pennsylvania but spent many years in Paris, where the Impressionists thrived, she chose women and children as her special subject. B. Feminist artist Judy Chicago (born 1939) creates multimedia projects. Her best-known work is The Dinner Party, which explores women s history.

B.Feminist artist Judy Chicago (born 1939) creates multimedia projects. Her best-known work is The Dinner Party, which explores women s history.

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence. A. Jenny Holzer (born 1950) produces multimedia works electronic message boards are one of the media she uses. B. One of the best-known paintings by Thomas Eakins (1844-1916), The Gross Clinic, captures a surgical operation, a subject considered inappropriate at the time. Eakins lost an academic position because he used nude models in mixed classes.

B.One of the best-known paintings by Thomas Eakins (1844-1916), The Gross Clinic, captures a surgical operation, a subject considered inappropriate at the time. Eakins lost an academic position because he used nude models in mixed classes.

Social psychologists observe people during experiments or in day-to-day life, the goal is to learn how people interact. Sometimes the observers do not make themselves known to the participants. A. Social psychologists observe people during experiments or in day-to-day life. The goal is to learn how people interact, sometimes the observers do not make themselves known to the participants. B.Social psychologists observe people during experiments or in day-to-day life. The goal is to learn how people interact. Sometimes the observers do not make themselves known to the participants.

B.Social psychologists observe people during experiments or in day-to-day life. The goal is to learn how people interact. Sometimes the observers do not make themselves known to the participants.

The weather so terrible that the invasion was delayed for a full day. Which option(s) below would be an acceptable revision of the selection in bold? A.Correct B.The weather was so terrible that the invasion was delayed for a full day.

B.The weather was so terrible that the invasion was delayed for a full day.

In clinical psychology, the therapist tries to treat mental disturbances without prescribing drugs therefore this branch of psychology often carries the label talk therapy. A. In clinical psychology, the therapist tries to treat mental disturbances without prescribing drugs; therefore, this branch of psychology often carries the label talk therapy. B. In clinical psychology, the therapist tries to treat mental disturbances without prescribing drugs, this branch of psychology often carries the label talk therapy.

A. In clinical psychology, the therapist tries to treat mental disturbances without prescribing drugs; therefore, this branch of psychology often carries the label talk therapy.

What s the difference between psychology and psychiatry? The former studies mental processes and behavior, the latter is a branch of medicine specializing in mental illness. A.What s the difference between psychology and psychiatry? The former studies mental processes and behavior; the latter is a branch of medicine specializing in mental illness. B.No change.

A.What s the difference between psychology and psychiatry? The former studies mental processes and behavior; the latter is a branch of medicine specializing in mental illness.

The current population of only two countries, China and India, _______ one billion each. A.exceeds B.exceed

A.exceeds

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence. A. Franz Kline (1910-1962) produced monumental black-and-white works these are examples of abstract expressionism. B. A pop artist, Jasper Johns (born 1930) has used flags, beer cans, and targets in his sculpture and paintings; he finds meaning in everyday objects.

B. A pop artist, Jasper Johns (born 1930) has used flags, beer cans, and targets in his sculpture and paintings; he finds meaning in everyday objects.

The major figure in early psychology was Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), who had been practicing neurology, he observed that some patients who had symptoms of ailments but no physical problems seemed to get better simply by talking. This observation led to Freud s interest in the unconscious mind. A. No change. B.The major figure in early psychology was Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), who had been practicing neurology. He observed that some patients who had symptoms of ailments but no physical problems seemed to get better simply by talking, and this observation led to Freud s interest in the unconscious mind.

B.The major figure in early psychology was Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), who had been practicing neurology. He observed that some patients who had symptoms of ailments but no physical problems seemed to get better simply by talking, and this observation led to Freud s interest in the unconscious mind.

The field of developmental psychology deals with changes in mental and behavioral performance over time, the field began with a focus on child psychology, it has grown to track changes throughout a lifetime. A. The field of developmental psychology deals with changes in mental and behavioral performance over time. The field began with a focus on child psychology, it has grown to track changes throughout a lifetime. B. The field of developmental psychology deals with changes in mental and behavioral performance over time. Although the field began with a focus on child psychology, it has grown to track changes throughout a lifetime.

b.The field of developmental psychology deals with changes in mental and behavioral performance over time. Although the field began with a focus on child psychology, it has grown to track changes throughout a lifetime.

Military cemeteries for the fallen Americans, Canadians, and British in Normandy. I Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the selection in bold? A.Military cemeteries for the fallen Americans, Canadians, and British found in Normandy. B. Military cemeteries for the fallen Americans, Canadians, and British are now located in Normandy.

B.Military cemeteries for the fallen Americans, Canadians, and British are now located in Normandy.

Sao Paulo, along with Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, _______ the list of the world's eighteen largest urban areas. A.make B.makes

B.makes

Encountered only mild resistance at first. Which option(s) below would be an acceptable revision of the selection in bold? A.American troops landing on Utah Beach encountered only mild resistance at first. B.Utah Beach encountered only mild resistance at first.

A.American troops landing on Utah Beach encountered only mild resistance at first.

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence. A.Robert Indiana (born 1928) produces pop paintings and sculptures, such as his Love series, that sometimes call to mind large signs. B.Winslow Homer (1836-1910) excelled in painting dramatic seascapes, one example is On a Lee Shore.

A.Robert Indiana (born 1928) produces pop paintings and sculptures, such as his Love series, that sometimes call to mind large signs.