Final Exam

In a textbook, the glossary is a list of A. credits and references at the end of the book B. review questions at the end of the chapter C. important topics at the beginning of the chapter. D. key terms in alphabetical order at the end of the book

D. key terms in alphabetical order at the end of the book

If saying the word out loud doesn't help with an unknown word, your next step would be to A. look it up in the dictionary B. say it again out loud C. use word parts D. use context clues

D. use context clues

The type of transition in which the author shows a connection between two or more things is known as A. time sequence B. cause-effect C. enumeration. D. summation

B. cause-effect

The topic most likely to be developed using the compare/contrast pattern is A. 2 types of leaders found in organizations B. the parts and functions of the human ear C. how to grasp a novel's theme D. the purpose and content of a cover letter

A. 2 types of leaders found in organizations

The sentence that is most likely a topic sent and NOT a detail is A. Bone is one of the hardest minerals in the body. B. First, consider the effects of calcium on the diet. C. For example, older women often experience osteoporosis. D. In contrast, cartilage is a type of connective tissue.

A. Bone is one of the hardest minerals in the body.

Choose the meaning. The children seemed quiet and angelic, but when their parents left they quickly became BOISTEROUS. A. agreeable B. rowdy C. sad D. intellectual

B. rowdy

Choose the meaning of the word. There was so much DETRITUS from the hurricane that it was difficult to walk down the beach. A. rainfall B. trash and debris C. traffic D. holes

B. trash and debris

The transitional phrase that indicates the cause/effect pattern is A. as a result B. as well as C. by contrast D. for example

A. as a result

A word that describes a person with little body fat but has a negative connotation is A. bean pole B. lithe C. lean D. thin

A. bean pole

The primary purpose of an description is to A. create a mental image B. give reasons to support the writer's opinion C. prove the point with numbers D. show how a concept can be applied in a real situation

A. create a mental image

Alex is writing a term paper for his botany class in which he defines the word monocot. According to the standard pattern, the first part of his definition should A. explain that monocots belong to the general class of plants B. describe characteristics of monocots C. give examples of various types of monocots D. explain how monocots differ from other plants, such as dicots.

A. explain that monocots belong to the general class of plants

Using context clues in the logic of a passage involves figuring out the meaning of a word through A. general reasoning about the content of the sentence B. a phrase in the sentence that has the opposite meaning C. specific, concrete examples provided by the author D. the author's direct statement of the word's meaning

A. general reasoning about the content of the sentence

One of the best ways to improve your vocabulary is to A. read widely and diversely B. focus your reading on technical subjects only C. spend several hours each day memorizing the dictionary D. start using words you cannot fully define

A. read widely and diversely

One clue to the topic of a paragraph is the A. repeated use of a word throughout the paragraph. B. types of details in the paragraph. C. frequency of examples in the paragraph. D. way a paragraph is organized.

A. repeated use of a word throughout the paragraph.

Recognizing an author's tone is important because it A. reveals the author's attitude toward the subject B. directly identifies the author's intended audience C. provides the reader with objective information about the subject D. establishes the author's credentials

A. reveals the author's attitude toward the subject

Choose the meaning of the word. Although the band's name was Harmony, it was a MISNOMER. A. problem B. wrong name C. nickname D. change

B. wrong name

The type of transition where the author shows connections between 2 or more things is A. time sequence B. cause-effect C. listing (enumeration) D. summation (summary)

B. Cause-effect

Identify what the statement is an example of. The main goal of all politicians is to be reelected. A. an allusion B. a generalization C. a cliché D. a euphemism

B. a generalization

An assumption can be defined as: A. an idea or principle the writer accepts as true and makes no effort to prove or substantiate B. a reasoned statement about an entire group based on known information about part of the group C. a reference to well-know religious, literary, artistic, or historical works or sources D. a comparison between humans and non-humans according to one characteristic

B. a reasoned statement about an entire group based on known information about part of the group

Specialized terminology includes words and phrases that A. have a different meaning in a different language B. are used in a particular subject area C. must be defined each time they are used D. are used casually in speech

B. are used in a particular subject area

The feelings and associations that accompany a word are knows as its A. denotative meaning. B. literal meaning. C. connotative meaning. D. positive meaning.

C. connotative meaning.

The phrase "on the other hand" is an example of what type of transition A. illustration B. cause-effect C. contrast D. summation

C. contrast

When you are reading pages with graphics, you should remember that A. graphics are unimportant if they are accompanied by text B. captions and titles should be ignored C. graphics are often more important than the paragraphs that surround them D. stopping to read the graphics will interrupt the flow of reading and slow you down.

C. graphics are often more important than the paragraphs that surround them

With the vocabulary card system for new terminology, all of the following information about a word should be included on each card except. A. its meaning. B. a guide to its pronunciation C. similar words and their definitions D. an example of how it is used.

C. similar words and their definitions

The topic of a paragraph can be defined as the A. the author's point of view B. first sentence in the paragraph C. subject of the whole paragraph D. paragraph's supporting details

C. subject of the whole paragraph

A successful argument is one that makes a claim about an issue and then A. discredits all other viewpoints B. supports the claim with evidence C. makes additional claims D. calls the audience to action

C. supports the claim with evidence

If the main idea of a paragraph is not stated in a topic sentence, the reader should A. move on to the next paragraph B. view the paragraph as transitional only C. try to identify the topic and then reason out the main idea D. determine whether the paragraph is the author's opinion only.

C. try to identify the topic and then reason out the main idea

Isaac was reading his history textbook when he came to the word proletariat. The first thing he should do to figure out the word's meaning is to A. look it up in the dictionary B. break it up into parts C. try to pronounce it out loud D. look for context clues in the sentence

C. try to pronounce it out loud

An inference can best be described as a A. fact B. generalization C. negative opinion D. reasoned guess

D. a reasoned guess

For a term paper about the long-term effects of rapid weight loss in young adults, the most reliable source of information would be A. a brochure from a weight-loss clinic B. an article in a teen entertainment magazine C. an Internet chat room discussion of anorexia D. an article about weight-loss research in a medical journal

D. an article about weight-loss research in a medical journal

The primary difference between a fact and opinion is that a fact A. is always true B. expresses a feeling or belief C. is not a reliable source of information D. can be verified

D. can be verified

With respect to vocabulary, most people have A. one level only, consisting of words they use in every day speech or writing B. two levels, including words they use and words they do not know C. two levels, including words they use for speaking and words for writing D. four or more levels, each varying in strength

D. four or more levels, each varying in strength