Unit 4 Quiz (Cyber High)
People who apply for the card and are approved will automatically get: a. 5,000 bonus points. b. 5,000 bonus points with the first purchase. c. 5,000 bonus points if they get cards for their family members. d. 5,000 bonus points if their credit is good.
b
Prosody and automaticity are related to a decrease in reading fluency. a. True b. False
b
Sports Town would not return Kate's skateboard because: a. she tried to return it past the 30 days they allow for returns. b. the skateboard had been used. c. the skateboard was broken. d. None of the choices are correct.
b
Technical directions: a. are often written in a way that is meant to confuse readers. b. use graphics to help explain important concepts. c. are only used in relation to electronic equipment like computers, cameras, televisions, etc. d. All of the choices are correct.
b
The word responsibility has: a. only a prefix. b. only a suffix. c. both a prefix and a suffix. d. neither a prefix nor a suffix.
b
There are certain words on the flyer that are written in CAPS. This is probably because: a. it is the most interesting information on the flyer. b. it is the most important information on the flyer. c. it looks the best in terms of design. d. None of the choices are correct.
b
What is the purpose of this advertisement? a. to help fight childhood obesity b. to sell a weight loss drug c. to help people get healthier and learn about nutrition d. All of the choices are correct.
b
When summarizing a text, readers are: a. focusing on all of the details within the text. b. writing down information about important characters, events, locations, etc. c. reading over a text quickly to get the main idea. d. All of the choices are correct.
b
Which of the following jobs would require a person to create a logo for a company? a. an advertising executive b. a graphic designer c. a public relations specialist
b
Which of the following people would probably need a public relations specialist? a. a teacher b. an engineer c. a celebrity actor d. None of the choices are correct.
c
Who is the audience for this advertisement? a. children b. healthy adults interested in fitness c. people who feel that they are overweight d. doctors
c
According to the disclosure statement, what will happen if a late payment is made? a. the cardholder will be charged $3.00 b. the card will be cancelled c. the prime rate will increase d. a fee ranging between $0 and $35 will be charged
d
Amos is reading a story about a boy and his dog that got lost in the woods. As he is reading, he realizes that he is confused about one of the other characters in the book. He is not sure who the person is or how he is related to the boy. Amos decides to go back and reread some of the previous pages in the story to find out. To aid his comprehension, Amos is: a. using what he already knows about the material. b. self-monitoring his comprehension. c. summarizing and synthesizing information. d. All of the choices are correct.
d
An informational text written to sell people something: a. is often called a promotional material. b. is purposefully designed in a way to appeal a specific audience. c. should have a credible ethos to be successful. d. All of the choices are correct.
d
Both inflection and affixes can change the meaning of words in a sentence. a. True b. False
a
Business letters are written in block format and single spaced. a. True b. False
a
Companies will sometimes use small fonts and tiny print to keep the focus of the audience away from certain information. a. True b. False
a
Credit applications should be read very carefully to be sure that there are no hidden fees or ways that the creditor will be able to take advantage of the consumer at a later date. a. True b. False
a
Efficient readers use knowledge and experience they already have about a subject to help them understand new information. a. True b. False
a
Fluent readers are able to self-monitor their comprehension while reading. a. True b. False
a
Fluent readers understand what they read because they read with automaticity, accuracy, and prosody. a. True b. False
a
How does the creator of the flyer try to make people pay attention to the information? a. The font size of the letters varies, with some text of the more important information displayed in large text. b. By including the Website address and phone number. c. The address is right next to a picture so people will look at it. d. None of the choices are correct.
a
Identifying the audience helps a person understand why something is formatted, or designed, the way it is. a. True b. False
a
If a person is analyzing the ethos of promotional material, he is trying to determine if the material is believable and trustworthy. a. True b. False
a
If people are not satisfied with the product, they: a. can return it for a full refund. b. must keep it and cannot return it. c. should give it to a friend or family member. d. None of the choices are correct.
a
Promotional materials are informational texts. a. True b. False
a
Promotional materials will usually contain: a. different sized fonts to highlight information. b. the names of the people who created them. c. the dates on which the materials were created. d. All of the choices are correct.
a
Public relations specialists are responsible for presenting information about their clients to the general public. a. True b. False
a
Read the following sentence: After getting her new glasses, Carolina saw everything with clarity. The word clarity is: a. a noun. b. a verb. c. an adjective. d. None of the choices are correct.
a
Read the following sentence: The mortification Freddy felt when she read his note was overwhelming. The word mortification is: a. a noun. b. a verb. c. an adjective. d. an adverb.
a
Some informational materials are called functional because they help people organize, understand, and present information most efficiently and clearly. a. True b. False
a
Technical directions are documents that instruct people on how to complete tasks that are usually practical, specialized, methodical, or procedural in nature. a. True b. False
a
The most useful type of chart to show percentages of a whole is a pie chart. a. True b. False
a
The purpose of informational texts is to present an audience with important information about events or situations in an organized and logical way. a. True b. False
a
The word impossible has both a prefix and a suffix. a. True b. False
a
To select a location within the camera's settings, a person should: a. use the up and down arrows. b. press NEXT. c. select MENU. d. None of the choices are correct.
a
When examining promotional texts, a reader needs to use critical thinking to determine if there are any places where the reasoning is flawed, or if information has been manipulated to improve the ethos or credibility of the text. a. True b. False
a
When the battery is fully charged, the light will be: a. green. b. yellow. c. red. d. None of the choices are correct.
a
Which of the following choices would an advertising executive be most likely to produce as a type of promotional material? a. a television commercial b. packaging for a new product c. a flyer for a concert d. None of the choices are correct.
a
Which of the following sentences uses the word enhanced correctly? a. The bride's beauty was enhanced by the lovely white flowers she tucked into her hair. b. We stood enhanced by the magician's show; none of us could take our eyes off of it. c. After we enhanced the airport, we checked in and waited at the gate for our flight. d. All of the choices are correct.
a
Which of the following statements uses a euphemism? a. The lawyer was used to writing contracts, not participating in trials, so the other lawyers said he was courtroom challenged. b. The company's newest car design was an epic fail and the engineers could not even get realistic plans drawn for it. c. She wanted a new laptop for her birthday and was pretty sure her mom was going to get it for her. d. None of the choices are correct.
a
Words can have different meanings and also function as different parts of speech. a. True b. False
a
A reader who asks questions while reading a text: a. is not reading the text efficiently or quickly enough. b. is engaged with the text and is thinking about what it says, how it is saying it, and why. c. will most likely struggle on an exam about the text. d. All of the choices are correct.
b
A type of chart that displays information by plotting points on a graph and connecting the points with a line is called a segment graph. a. True b. False
b
A type of chart that is also called a column graph is the: a. pie chart. b. bar graph. c. line graph.
b
According to the advertisement, FatTRIM works by: a. flushing all fat out of the body. b. naturally increasing the metabolic rate. c. using stimulants to increase the appetite. d. increasing the amount of water the body holds.
b
According to the chart, how many more music-related items are sold than televisions and stereos (by percentage)? a. 3% more b. 15% more c. 21% more
b
According to the letter, what can people do to find out more information about Membership Rewards? a. they can call 1-800-I-LUV-MONEY b. they can visit majorcreditcard.com c. they can write to Bob Smith d. they can write to Jane Smith
b
Business letters: a. can be written in a variety of styles and formats, depending upon why the letter is being written. b. have a specific format that should be followed. c. are not as professional as sending someone an email. d. None of the choices are correct.
b
How many trucks were sold in 2010? a. 70,000 b. 75,000 c. 80,000
b
How will a person know that the battery is attached to the camera? a. the LCD screen will open b. it will click and lock into place c. the CHG light will be red d. it will automatically switch the "ON" switch to "OFF"
b
The letter Steven Ashbury wrote to Kate Matthews did not include the sender's address in the top left corner because: a. the sender's address only appears in a letter that starts communication with someone. b. the address is included in the company's letterhead. c. Kate Matthews already knew Steven Ashbury's address. d. All of the choices are correct.
b
The more graphics and large titles on a flyer, the more the audience will respond positively to it. a. True b. False
b
The purpose of the letter is to: a. convince people that they should use credit cards instead of cash. b. encourage people to apply for the Membership Rewards card. c. give information about the number of points people get on their various credit cards. d. None of the choices are correct.
b
The suffix in the word emergency is: a. -em b. -ency c. -emerge d. None of the choices are correct.
b
Which of the following sentences contains a figure of speech? a. What a fantastic job you did on this project; it's amazing! b. Will you two please stop horsing around? c. Her heart was beating quickly as she watched her favorite team win the championship. d. All of the choices are correct.
b
Which of the following sentences contains slang? a. Horace has really bad luck when it comes to winning games like bingo or the lottery. b. I'm gonna take my test tomorrow instead. c. You can turn up your nose at my cupcakes, but everyone else enjoys them. d. None of the choices are correct.
b
Which of the following statements about the camcorder is true? a. The date and time will not be recorded onto the media. b. The date and time are set by going into the "Settings" menu. c. If the battery is charging, the CHG light will be green. d. All of the statements are true.
b
Which of the following words has a prefix and a suffix? a. afterthought b. dishonesty c. worthless d. semicircle
b
A reader using context clues: a. will use mnemonics. b. is trying to understand a word in a foreign language. c. tries to determine if a word has an affix. d. None of the choices are correct.
c
According to the chart, which type of toy is sold most? a. televisions b. computers and accessories c. video games and consoles
c
Before charging the battery, a person should turn off the camcorder by: a. using the power button. b. pressing the CHG light. c. closing the LCD screen. d. attaching the battery pack.
c
If a person wants to sit up front and right next to the wing at the event, he would have to pay: a. $5.00. b. $25.00. c. $100.00. d. None of the choices are correct.
c
In which year did Megan's Flower Stand spend the most on employee's salaries? a. 2010 b. 2011 c. 2012
c
Read the following sentence: Although he almost made the goal, he might as well have missed it by a mile because the team lost the game. The sentence contains: a. a euphemism. b. an oxymoron. c. an idiom. d. slang.
c
Read the following sentence: Stephen is incredible on the basketball court. The word incredible is: a. a noun. b. a verb. c. an adjective. d. None of the choices are correct.
c
The audience for this ad is most likely: a. professional bakers. b. men who give their wives money for groceries. c. women who cook. d. None of the choices are correct.
c
The base of the word foreshadowing is: a. foreshadow. b. shadowing. c. shadow. d. shade.
c
The main message of the ad is that: a. teachers believe that Gold Medal flour is the best available. b. husbands would be healthier if their wives cooked with Gold Medal flour. c. Gold Medal flour is very high quality and has several uses in the kitchen. d. None of the choices are correct.
c
The main purpose of the chart is to show: a. the total sales for Megan's Flower Stand between 2009 and 2012. b. the number of supplies Megan's Flower Stand purchased in 2011. c. how much money Megan's Flower Stand spent on three particular business expenses between 2009 and 2012.
c
The prefix in the word undeniable is: a. deni-. b. able-. c. un-. d. None of the choices are correct.
c
To set the time on the camera, what is the first thing a person should do? a. select "set date" b. select NEXT c. select MENU d. None of the choices are correct.
c
What does the word underappreciated mean? a. with energy or power b. to gain a lead or benefit from something c. having a lack of value or importance d. None of the choices are correct.
c
What is the flyer advertising? a. the opening of a new casino b. a boxing match for the WBC Heavyweight Championship c. a boxing match fought by Joe Paneda d. the television broadcast of a boxing match
c
What is the purpose of the letter Kate Matthews wrote to Steven Ashbury? a. to compliment Skate City on it products b. to complain about Sports Town's return policy c. to ask for a replacement skateboard for her broken one d. All of the choices are correct.
c
When someone is critically analyzing promotional material and thinking about its purpose, audience, ethos, situation, and message, he is using: a. critical scaffolding. b. the informational text web. c. the rhetorical framework. d. None of the choices are correct.
c
When we entered the woodshop, we saw the teacher varnishing a chair he had made the day before. a. nailing the chair together b. throwing the chair in the trash c. putting a clear, glossy coat of paint on the chair d. sitting in the chair
c
Which of the following choices is an example of promotional material? a. a dictionary b. a short story c. a television commercial d. None of the choices are correct.
c
Which of the following sentences uses the word prominent correctly? a. The firefighters found the prominent laying in the middle of the room and covered in ashes. b. Tim was prominent after being fired from his job, and he was embarrassed to tell people about it. c. A prominent and well-liked man, Mr. Cooks easily won the election and became the next mayor. d. None of the choices are correct.
c
According to the information provided, which of the following jobs requires a bachelor degree? a. an advertising executive b. a graphic designer c. a public relations specialist d. All of the choices are correct.
d
Business letters are written to: a. complain about products that are broken or defective. b. request information or products from a company. c. tell managers about the positive experiences people have had with a company. d. All of the choices are correct.
d
Functional workplace documents help people: a. keep information organized. b. complete tasks correctly. c. present information clearly and efficiently. d. All of the choices are correct.
d
How can people get FatTRIM? a. at drugstores b. through the mail c. on their Website d. All of the choices are correct.
d
How do the creators of this article try to improve their ethos? a. they use scientific terms to impress the audience b. they include quotes from a doctor who was Chief of Medicine at a hospital c. they use statistics and compare them to other products on the market to show why FatTRIM is a better choice d. All of the choices are correct.
d
Kate was very careful while writing her letter because she wanted: a. Mr. Ashbury to understand what she was asking for. b. Mr. Ashbury to take her letter seriously. c. her ethos to be credible and believable. d. All of the choices are correct.
d
Kelly is reading an article about dolphins. As she reads, she takes notes about what she feels are the most important details, like where dolphins live, what they eat, how they reproduce, and environmental factors that affect them. She also asks herself questions about the information to make sure she understand exactly what it is explaining. Once she is done reading, she writes a brief report about dolphins in the Pacific Ocean that demonstrates to her science teacher that she understands the dolphin species. To help aid her comprehension, Kelly is: a. asking herself questions to help her better understand the text. b. deciding what questions are most important. c. summarizing and synthesizing information. d. All of the choices are correct.
d
The base of the word disorganization is: a. disorganize. b. organ. c. organization. d. None of the choices are correct.
d
What other business letter might Kate consider writing? a. a thank you letter to Mr. Ashbury when she receives her new skateboard b. a letter to Mr. Ashbury's manager to let the company know how well he handled her problem c. a letter to Sports Town complaining about her issue with returning the skateboard d. All of the choices are correct.
d
When writing a business letter, people should pay careful attention to: a. purpose. b. audience. c. ethos. d. All of the choices are correct.
d
When writing technical directions, it is important to: a. keep the information logically organized and clear. b. define any specialized terms for the audience to prevent confusion. c. give plenty of examples to help people understand the content. d. All of the choices are correct.
d
Where can a person buy tickets for the event? a. online b. the Kalamazoo Gift Shop c. BASS ticket outlets d. All of the choices are correct.
d
Which of the following choices is a figure of speech? a. an oxymoron b. a euphemism c. an idiom d. All of the choices are correct.
d
Which of the following choices is a reading strategy that can aid in comprehension? a. decide what is important in a text b. summarize and synthesize c. ask questions d. All of the choices are correct.
d
Which of the following choices would be considered a functional informational document? a. an application for a loan to buy a car b. directions explaining how to download music onto an MP3 player c. a user's manual for a new blender d. All of the choices are correct.
d
Which of the following pieces of information is meant to make people feel like they would be missing out on something important if they did not go to the event? a. the information about three other world class matches being held on the same day as the title fight b. the words "Hurry...tickets will go FAST!" c. the words "Nationally Televised Event! First Time in Area!" d. All of the choices are correct.
d
Which of the following statements about prefixes and suffixes is true? a. A prefix will not usually change the meaning of a word. b. Suffixes, not prefixes, change a word's part of speech. c. Prefixes and suffixes can only be used if a word is a verb or noun. d. None of the choices are correct.
d
Which of the following statements about the ethos of the ad is true? a. The ad is showing a classroom-like setting so the audience will trust the message and think it is credible. b. The teacher in the image acts as a kind of authority over homemakers in the audience, and she is reliable because she is "teaching" them what is best. c. The woman seems credible because she is a knowledgeable teacher, and she is teaching the audience how to make their cooking better. d. All of the choices are correct.
d
Which of the following words has a positive denotation? a. joyful b. hopeful c. winning d. All of the choices are correct.
d
Why might the text in the disclosure statement be smaller than the text in the rest of the letter and application? a. It is where the penalties and fees are explained, and the company wants people to focus on the positive aspects of the card. b. If some people see a high interest rate, they might be less likely to get the card so the company does not want to draw too much attention to that information. c. The credit card company does not want the audience to focus on anything that might cost them money, but only on the free things they can get when they apply for the card. d. All of the choices are correct.
d
This ad was created: a. during a time when women did most of the cooking. b. as an advertisement to sell Gold Medal flour. c. by the Gold Medal flour company, who wanted the audience to think this brand of flour was the best. d. All of the choices are correct.
d
Which of the following statements is not true? a. Informational texts are usually designed to entertain people. b. Functional documents are used every day for many different purposes. c. Documents that are found in the workplace like reports, memos, and sales analyses are considered to be informational texts. d. All of the statements are true.
a
At the bottom of the letter from Steven Ashbury, it says "Enclosure: 1." What is this referring to? a. the shipping label he sent to Kate b. the skateboard that was being sent to Kate c. the helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads Kate was getting for free d. None of the choices are correct.
a
Bob Rogers wants Jane Smith to believe that: a. the points the Membership Rewards card offers are worth risking the use of a credit card. b. the Membership Rewards card is better than the Express Cash card. c. the Membership Rewards card has the lowest annual percentage rate (APR) of any other card on the market. d. All of the choices are correct.
a
Which of the following word shows the correct spelling of the word possible when a prefix and a suffix are added? a. impossibility b. underposs c. possible d. None of the choices are correct.
a
The main purpose of this ad is to: a. convince women to start cooking. b. sell Gold Medal flour. c. tell people that Gold Medal flour is better than all other brands. d. None of the choices are correct.
b
To best comprehend a text, readers should: a. focus on important details in the text. b. stop occasionally and ask themselves if they are understanding what they are reading. c. use what they already know about a topic to help them understand what they are reading. d. All of the choices are correct.
d
What can people do with points they earn on the Membership Rewards card? a. shop for other products and pay with points, not money b. pay for a vacation c. use points in exchange for money donated to a charity d. All of the choices are correct.
d
