End of lesson quiz: reading
portions of the text are in sequential order and parts are in chronological order. which of the following is correct? (1.7) -"last year there were old neighbors who moved away and new ones who moved in" is an example of chronological order -"first there is the date to select for the event to take place" is an example of chronological order -"after they have a date confirmed, then they can start to plan everything else" is an example of sequential order" -"every summer they always host a neighborhood barbeque that lasts all day" is an example of sequential order
"last year there were old neighbors who moved away and new ones who moved in" is an example of chronological order
what line helps us conclude that runners and other athletes became comfortable with the new type of yoga that had been introduced in the united states? (3.2) -"later her classes were renames 'power yoga'" -"they didn't believe her" -"one teacher...decided to teach a strengthening class to runners" -"back then yoga was all about simple stretches"
"later her classes were renames 'power yoga'"
which of the following helps you to infer what the meaning of word "demonstrative" is? (3.2) -"my grandfather said little" -i "was a little in awe of him" _"his bald crown only made it more impressive" -"...he kissed me and spoke kindly to me"
"my grandfather said little"
each sentence is numbered. put the sentences into the correct sequential order. (1.7) -1, 4, 5, 6, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 -5, 4, 3, 1, 8, 10, 6, 7, 9, 2 -5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1, 2, 3, 4 -10, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 , 9
1, 4, 5, 6, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10
how might a film treat the theme of powerlessness in a way that a book or painting might not? (3.3) -a film could treat the theme of powerlessness more seriously -a film could use camera angles to highlight powerlessness -a film could demonstrate powerlessness through a longer running time -a film uses actors who can actually demonstrate their powerlessness
a film could use camera angles to highlight powerlessness
which of the following is a primary source document? (3.1) -a magazine article describing the life of a doctor in the civil war -a textbook containing photographs from the war front of the civil war -a journal of a civil war doctor -journal entries of a civil war doctor excerpted in an online news article
a journal of a civil war doctor
jenny wants to express her true devotion to her boyfriend. which of the following is the best form of text for her to use? (2.5) -a persuasive letter -an advertisement stating her desire to spend the rest of her life with him -a poem that she has written herself -a short story about a couple who meets and lives happily ever after
a poem that she has written herself
which is a selection of words to depict the author's tone? (2.1) -in fact, it might even be a welcome occurrence in a less busy and stressful day -i've seen what happens to patients who are late due to no fault of their own -admonishing, humiliating, inconsiderate -i sat in the cold, sterile room for an entire hour!
admonishing, humiliating, inconsiderate
north of boston is elisabeth elo's debut novel, and to me it is a real winner. it certainly held my interest and i found that, at times, i was unable to put this book down. (1.2) which of the following words are examples of implicit information? -gritty, smart, and complex -very successful -eccentric father's death -all of the above
all of the above
which of the following thesis statements best fits a persuasive essay? (2.2) -it is difficult, but not impossible, to learn all the steps of ballet -i remember walking down the path with my friends and thoroughly enjoying being in the heavenly embrace of nature and acceptance before i left for college and the great unknown -america should consider public shaming as a possible alternative to imprisonment for nonviolent crimes, as it would save the public a great deal of money -it is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife
america should consider public shaming as a possible alternative to imprisonment for nonviolent crimes, as it would save the public a great deal of money
what is the definition of a public defender? (2.3) -someone who defends people in public streets -someone who likes to go to pubs and does not apologize for that behavior -an attorney for a defendant in a lawsuit who cannot afford his or her own attorney -someone who goes to court for the public
an attorney for a defendant in a lawsuit who cannot afford his or her own attorney
which of the following is generally true regarding primary source documents? (3.1) -ancient paintings are almost always considered primary sources -primary sources only refer to objects that you can hold -a document can only be a primary source or a secondary source -newspapers only rely on primary source documents for their stories
ancient paintings are almost always considered primary sources
what information does this primary source tell use more generally about ancient romans? (3.1) -rose wine could only be made during the summer months -ancient romans used colanders -honey was used as a sweetener for wine -rose wine took 2 months to fully prepare
ancient romans used colanders
what kind of graphic representation should mrs. walker use? (1.6) -map showing the classrooms of each grade level -bar graph -pie graph -illustration
bar graph
which of the following is a biased statement? (2.1) -in fact, most of the book focuses on less personal details -we find out how the three women met and how they started coming up with songs together -helios spends a lot of time describing how the band formed and what it was like being in an all-girl band at the time -because helios is known for being reclusive and not very outspoken, readers will be dying to find out what is really behind the woman behind the bass
because helios is known for being reclusive and not very outspoken, readers will be dying to find out what is really behind the woman behind the bass
why might two different visual artists express the theme of motherhood differently? (3.3) -because the theme of motherhood is a particularly serious one -because visual art is the most powerful way to express way to express a theme -because visual artists are unable to express universal themes as well as other artists -because not every artist interprets motherhood the same way
because not every artist interprets motherhood the same way
which of the following provides objective information? (1.4) -having a house without books is like having a house that is not a home -books are a great source of information -everyone should read fiction - novels, short stories or plays - in order to have a full, enriched life -if you don't read fiction, then you are missing out on life
books are a great source of information
which of the following is a stereotype? (2.1) -on the questionnaire, neither of the participants selected science fiction/fantasy as a genre they enjoy reading -the participants answered on the questionnaire that they would equally like books with either a male or a female protagonist, or both in the same book -the participants in this study also had very distinct ideas of what constitutes a boy's book versus a girl's book -books that were about warriors - even if the warriors were cats - fighting, enemies, and adventure, would be classified as "boys" books
books that were about warriors - even if the warriors were cats - fighting, enemies, and adventure, would be classified as "boys" books
which of the following would be considered a universal theme? (3.3) -the strength of isolation -not trusting strangers -coming of age -rebelling against society
coming of age
what kind of curtains are in this room the author describes? (2.3) -dark, dreary, melancholy -fabric decorated with little hats -old -heavy
dark, dreary, melancholy
it has often been assumed that man has chosen for domestication animals and plants having an extraordinary inherent tendency to vary, and likewise to withstand diverse climates. (1.1) which of the following is the meaning of the word diverse in the sentence above? -simple -turbulent -different -dry
different
which of the following would be the most likely rationale for using bold text within the body of this document? (2.7) -identify titles -indicate strong emotion -direct readers to footnotes -emphasize certain terms
emphasize certain terms
which of the following is the intent of this passage? (2.5) -entertain the reader -command that people read this story -ask questions of the reader -instruct the reader
entertain the reader
an argument is made that children should not be given allowances. which of the following statements offered as evidence would be considered irrelevant? (3.4) -fifty years ago, giving children allowances of a quarter a week was quite common -children given allowances tend to show less incentive to work in the future -parents often give their children an allowance without discussing how to manage their funds -children retain more information when they are taught about finances in school
fifty years ago, giving children allowances of a quarter a week was quite common
what are the signal words in this passage? (1.4) -first, next, then, finally -each came, in front of -in, on -intently, first, next, finally
first, next, then, finally
why is jesse not getting the response he hoped for from the general public? (2.6) -he advertises himself as a veterinarian, but really he is a researcher out to prove a point that is not necessarily in the best interest of his patients -he probably does not have strong search engine terms -he needs to advertise in order to get advertisers -jesse is a verterinarian and not a blogger
he advertises himself as a veterinarian, but really he is a researcher out to prove a point that is not necessarily in the best interest of his patients
marvin is writing a guide to the national parks in his city. he wants to include as much information as possible on two pages, front and back. which of the following are text features he might consider using in order to infrom but not overwhelm his readers? (2.7) -he can divide his text into four columns, one for each direction: parks in the north, south, east, and west -he can use heading and subheading to organize his information, as well as a map an a legend of the parks and their features -he could use footnotes to give greater detail about the maps -he could use columns on one side with all text, and a map on the second side
he can use heading and subheading to organize his information, as well as a map an a legend of the parks and their features
what changes might antoine make to his paper so that it is organized and more enjoyable to read? (1.4) -he could use headings and subheadings, like characters, setting, beginning, middle, and end, to help important sections of his paper stand out and help him to keep his information organized -he could tell his readers that he was in a hurry -he could give his own opinions about how much he liked that book -he could ask his friend to write his paper for him
he could use headings and subheadings, like characters, setting, beginning, middle, and end, to help important sections of his paper stand out and help him to keep his information organized
what can you conclude about james duffy based on this description? (3.2) -he is someone who prefers to be alone -he is frightened of social situations -he believes himself to be inferior to the people in the other suburbs of dublin -he appreciates the suburbs as opposed to the city
he is someone who prefers to be alone
what should richard have done before hiring larry? (2.6) -he should have had a friend along with him to meet larry -he should have taken him out to lunch to get to know him better -he should have asked for references -he should have considered larry's statement, "i have sold more homes in this region than anywhere else i have worked," more for accuracy and truthfulness
he should have considered larry's statement, "i have sold more homes in this region than anywhere else i have worked," more for accuracy and truthfulness
what can you conclude about the squire's thoughts based on the description of the morning? (3.2) -he felt overwhelmed and uncomfortable by being out in nature -he found summer days somewhat oppressive and exhausting -he wanted to spend the day outside in his surroundings -he probably would not set out until later in the afternoon
he wanted to spend the day outside in his surroundings
the main idea of this passage is, "learning to play the piano is very much like learning to play the guitar." what evidence is provided to support this claim? (1.3) -at first glance, the piano looks like a piece of equipment made of wood with black and white pieces that produce a sound when pressed down upon -however, it is the strings inside the piano that are foundation to the sounds being made which is the same as on a guitar -if you press more than one white or black piece in a variety of combinations, a sound is created -personally, i think playing the guitar is much easier
however, it is the strings inside the piano that are foundation to the sounds being made which is the same as on a guitar
which of the following describes the book reviewer's primary point of view of the book smart girls play bass? (2.1) -she is reclusive and not very outspoken -in her opinion, the memoir is disappointing in some respects -she stereotypes the author as part of the riot grrrl craze -she provides an objective account of the memoir's content.
in her opinion, the memoir is disappointing in some respects
which of the following describes a key point? (1.1) -it rephrases the controlling idea -it is the main idea the author is expressing about the topic -it provides support for the controlling idea -it provides a digression from the topic
it provides support for the controlling idea
what would be the best benefit of jesse inviting other veterinarians to post on his blods? (2.6) -they could provide more biased opinions about the dog foods being researched -it would show that jesse is popular -readers would like the variety of information available on his blogs -jesse can advertise that he has other qualified vets from various backgrounds and they can present and unbiased opinion about the dog foods being researched because they do not have an emotionally vested interest in them
jesse can advertise that he has other qualified vets from various backgrounds and they can present and unbiased opinion about the dog foods being researched because they do not have an emotionally vested interest in them
looking at the two graphs below, what conclusion can you draw about joe valenti, one of four quality assurance specialists at galton laboratories? (3.5) -joe valenti's absences have had no effect on productivity -the more joe valenti's absences increased, the lower productivity was -the more joe valenti's absences increased, the more productivity increased -there is not enough information to draw conclusions from these two graphs
joe valenti's absences have had no effect on productivity
which of the following words from the passage indicates chronology? (1.7) -later -after -first -while
later
celine just moved to the united states from england. she is having a difficult time learning the nuances of the english language as spoken in the united states versus from er home town, a small fishing village in the south of england. one of the words that is particularly difficult is the word mark. it has so many different meanings. she is not sure which definition is the correct meaning of the word. what should she do? (2.4) -go with her gut instinct to choose the best answer -ask her best friend from england what she would do -learn that the first definition provided is going to be the correct definition of the word -at the bottom of the definition are sometimes synonyms for the word. she should choose one of those words to use instead
learn that the first definition provided is going to be the correct definition of the word
what can you predict this article will be about based on the title "in towering redwood trees, an abundance of tiny, unseen life"? (3.2) -microscopic life is slowly leading to the destruction of giant redwood trees -we can never truly know what grows on giant redwood trees -many different plants and/or animals grow on giant redwood trees -there is proof that giant redwoods are the largest trees on earth
many different plants and/or animals grow on giant redwood trees
which of the following transitional expressions would work best to indicate a passage of time? (2.2) -and -therefore -meanwhile -for instance
meanwhile
which of the following best tells the reader what will happen during a book club session? (1.5) -meet once a week for four weeks. lively discussions that promote critical thinking. story analysis to understand plot and character development. healthy snacks and beverages -read books to eat snacks -it's going to be crowded -the website will tell me
meet once a week for four weeks. lively discussions that promote critical thinking. story analysis to understand plot and character development. healthy snacks and beverages
meteors are fascinating and even dangerous because although they can teach us more about other planets, they can also cause harm to space stations. (1.1) which one of the following would be an acceptable key point or supportive statement to the controlling idea above? -meteors rule -meteors might disappear someday -a meteor is a piece of stone in space -meteor detection satellites are used to anticipate the damage that meteor showers can wreak on space stations
meteor detection satellites are used to anticipate the damage that meteor showers can wreak on space stations
why isn't moira's phone ringing off the hook? (1.5) -maybe she has the ringtone turned down too low -moira's advertisement is missing pertinent information like the fact that her baked goods are gluten-free, which is a big selling point. she also doesn't mention what kind of baked goods she sells -she forgot to mention that she is gluten-free. maybe people would feel sorry for her if they knew this about her and then they would buy her cookies -moira forgot give an email address
moira's advertisement is missing pertinent information like the fact that her baked goods are gluten-free, which is a big selling point. she also doesn't mention what kind of baked goods she sells
the following was dictated to the teacher. (1.2) this passage contains examples of implicit information as represented by the which of the following phrases? -my first impression was that he was being disrespectful of the setting and situation -when i first saw the student in the video, he was dressed in his white hoody sweatshirt, sunglasses, and headphones -on page one of the transcript, in the first paragraph, the student stated, "i'm not supposed to do something, so i had to put down my own values." -the following was dictated to the teacher
my first impression was that he was being disrespectful of the setting and situation
an author is arguing that cigarettes and other products should be amde illegal. she offers the following statement to back up her argument: "according to the CDC, the u.s. smoking rate continues to decline, with about 15 percent of adults reporting they are current smokers." is this good supporting evidence? why or why not? (3.4) -yed. the author is using research-based evidence from the CDC to support her claim -yes. the author is pointing out that fewer people smoke cigarettes, which is a valid claim -no. there is no way to prove that this statistic is valid and accurate -no. this statistic is irrelevant and off topic
no. this statistic is irrelevant and off topic
what is the author's mood in this passage? (2.3) -peaceful -bored -confused -frantic
peaceful
you have been asked to read an essay for your class. it contains a thesis statement and many supporting details. the thesis is arguable, and you are not completely convinced by the end of the essay. most likely, the essay is which of the following? (2.2) -narrative -expository -persuasive -descriptive
persuasive
your class is divided into two groups to give arguments on opposing sides on the pros and cons of the death penalty. this in-class debate can most be compared to which of the following types of essay? (2.2) -narrative -expository -persuasive -descriptive
persuasive
in what ways do both print and nonprint sources express themes? (3.3) -length of work -lighthearted approaches -camera angles -prominence
prominence
what type of printed communication is best for markus to use? (1.5) -formal handwritten letter -blog -public announcement in the form of a sandwich board -classified ad to ask for people to attend the meeting
public announcement in the form of a sandwich board
which of the following are possible guide words for the word sarcastic? (2.4) -sad and sentry -silly and snub -sarcastic and salient -scent and sable
sad and sentry
what should lakshmi have done before cutting out the pattern pieces? (1.4) -she could have used the diagrams and pictures in addition to the written directions -she should have pinned and cut one piece of fabric out at a time -she should have only looked at the diagrams and pictures -she should hav counted the pattern pieces, and if she had an even number then everything would have worked out fine
she could have used the diagrams and pictures in addition to the written directions
which of the following is the author's perspective on this book? choose the best answer (2.6) -she would like to plan a similar expedition to antartica -she is not sure whether or not she would recommend this book to others -she finds the book inspiring and wants others to read it -she finds the book repetitive because byrd is always describing how dark it is
she finds the book inspiring and wants others to read it
celine wrote this sentence using the word mark. did she use it correctly, and why? (choose the best answer) (2.4) -susan and her friend mark went to the movies together -mark my words, i'm correct in how i remember the events of last week -she left a mark on the wall where she bumped her chair after standing up from the dinner table -marko polo is a game children play in a swimming pool
she left a mark on the wall where she bumped her chair after standing up from the dinner table
if you were looking for information on the history of hospitals in the united states, why would it be useful to seek multiple data sources? (3.5) -because library media specialists would not be able to help you with this type of research -because the topic is historical and information will be difficult to find -so that you can have different perspectives in order to form an understanding of the material -so that you can have enough time to complete your research
so that you can have different perspectives in order to form an understanding of the material
which of the following describes the tone of this passage? (2.5) -warm and humorous -straightforward and objective -commanding -fatalistic
straightforward and objective
suppose an author argued that anti-aging medication would be detrimental to society as a whole. which of the following statements would weaken this argument? (3.4) -anti-aging medications will likely only benefit the rich, which would create an even larger disparity between classes -affordable anti-aging medications would mean that a large percentage of people would take them, leading to overpopulation -studies have shown that certain anti-aging medications could strengthen the immune system -our bodies might become addicted to anti-aging medications, and we would be unable to function without them
studies have shown that certain anti-aging medications could strengthen the immune system
what does this topic sentence imply? (1.3) -that some kind of crime had recently occurred in the neighborhood -there are young children in the neighborhood again -empty nesters are birds that leave their nest empty -it's better to have your children live with you well into adulthood
that some kind of crime had recently occurred in the neighborhood
suppose you were gathering information about a new weight loss drug. you already researched how the new drug is supposed to work and found information about a drug trial that was conducted. what would be the most useful data you would want to look for in the drug trial result? (3.5) -the name of the participants -the amount of weight lost by the participants -the number of times the participants tried the weight loss drug -the length of time the trial lasted
the amount of weight lost by the participants
the following passage is from tales of space and time by H.G. Wells 1.2) the reader can conclude which of the following based on this passage? -the owner of the antiquities store was wealthy -the crystal-shaped egg will be an important detail in the story -the crystal-shaped egg will be stolen from the store -the story takes place a year ago
the crystal-shaped egg will be an important detail in the story
which of the following is a good argument statement? (3.4) -reality tv is enjoyed equally by both men and women -an american family is generally considered to be the first reality tv show -the danger of reality tv is that it can promote stereotypes -the only thing that really gets my family to come together is our favorite reality tv show
the danger of reality tv is that it can promote stereotypes
the terracotta army is a collection of sculptures made of terracotta that had been buried with the first emperor of china, qin shi huang, in the third century B.c>, and later excavated. what could you tell from looking at these artifacts that you could not tell simply reading a description of them in a secondary source? (3.1) -the year they were created -the material they were made out of -the distinct features of the soldiers -the exact number of soldiers in the army
the distinct features of the soldiers
what is the topic sentence? (1.3) -is it a matter of gender identity? -or is it simply about interests - football, wrestling, basketball, and all things that are scary and surreal? -after weighing the many variables, the following study was designed to try to answer these questions as they pertain to a group of fifth-grade boys -the following study stemmed from a simple question, "what motivates boys to read a particular book?"
the following study stemmed from a simple question, "what motivates boys to read a particular book?"
why does this passage use a sidebar? (2.7) -the information in the sidebar expands on information provided within the body of the passage -because sidebars make the text aesthetically pleasing -sidebars are designated for advertisements -it's better than using italics for the entire section
the information in the sidebar expands on information provided within the body of the passage
which of the following is a statement based on a fact? (2.1) -the majority of the participants read the back of a book or more importantly, looked at the cover of a book before deciding whether it is one they would like to read -having pictures of girls on the cover of a book or the word girl was enough to deter the participants from wanting to read the book -however, in the discussion, the participants voiced their dislike for books that had girls on the cover or the word girls in the title as in the american girls series -this goes back to the discussion about the design of the cover of the book being the determining factor with young male readers when choosing a book to read
the majority of the participants read the back of a book or more importantly, looked at the cover of a book before deciding whether it is one they would like to read
which of the following statements best supports the argument that "the cost of college is too high for many americans"? (3.4) -today, around 21 million american students attend at least some college classes -politicians should make lowering the cost of college tuition part of their platforms -the median income has risen slightly since the 1970s, but the cost for tuition at a private university today is about three times higher -about three times as many people are attending college now than there were in the 1970s
the median income has risen slightly since the 1970s, but the cost for tuition at a private university today is about three times higher
the main idea of this passage is, "when the weather is nice, it's absolutely fabulous here in the emerald city!" which of the following sentences does not support this idea? (1.3) -but those 2 months when not a cloud is near, the temperatures hover at mid to high 70s, the flowers are in blood, all the trees have their leaves, and if we're lucky, on the warmer days, the water lakes will be warm enough to actually go swimming in. -seattle is especially a very bike-friendly city -the saying is, "if you don't like the weather now, wait 5 minutes." -there is pretty much something for everyone, except for the avid year-round simmer who will usually take their sport to an indoor swimming pool
the saying is, "if you don't like the weather now, wait 5 minutes."
suppose that you want to make recommendations to human resources at galton laboratories regarding joe valenti's work performance. what additional information would you need to make a more informed recommendation? (3.5) -the amount of time joe has worked for galton laboratories -the reason for joe's absences during this time period -the absences of other employees during this time period -the total number of reports completed during a different time period
the total number of reports completed during a different time period
which of the following did sure have available to her? choose all that apply (1.4) -the young gardener only -the young gardener, the bunny rabbit surprise, or the hummingbird house warmer -hummingbird package and the spring selection -bunny rabbit surprise only
the young gardener, the bunny rabbit surprise, or the hummingbird house warmer
the following passage is from a room with a view by E.M. Forster (1.2) what can you conclude about the women in this passage? -they are miserable and wish they had never come to this place -they are thrilled to be in such an exotic locale -they are in an unfamiliar place but are trying to experience as much of it as they can -there is not enough information to conclude anything about the woman in this passage
they are in an unfamiliar place but are trying to experience as much of it as they can
which of the following sentences contains information relevant to the main idea of the passage? (1.3) -it is interesting to note that during the sinking of the titanic, two pomeranian dogs survived -you may have noticed that other small dogs have this tendency too -they are names for the pomeranian area of central europe and are descended from the spitz -the queen also had a number of collies and spaniels during her reign
they are names for the pomeranian area of central europe and are descended from the spitz
which of the following is true about themes? (3.3) -they can be understood across all cultures -they can reveal information about a specific culture -they are usually the first thing you notice about a work of art -they are more likely to be found in print media
they can reveal information about a specific culture
in which sentence does the author try to persuade as well as entertain? (2.5) -to them all seems natural -think of the railroads of the olden time, and you will be able to appreciate the pneumatic tubes through which to-day one travels at the rate os 1000 miles an hour -surfeited as they are with marvels, they are indifferent in presence of each new marvel -little thought hey seem to think of it, the people of this twenty-ninth century live continually in fairyland
think of the railroads of the olden time, and you will be able to appreciate the pneumatic tubes through which to-day one travels at the rate os 1000 miles an hour
what is the author's point of view? (2.6) -third person -first person -from the character's perspective -from the author of the book
third person
which of the following contains an example of a simile? (2.3) -this suited her better than anything else, but it was not good for her, and she grew pale, heavy-eyed and listless, though aunt plenty gave her iron enough to make a cooking-stove, and aunt peace petted her like a poodle -aunt plenty had even allowed rose to rummage in her great china closet a spicy retreat, rich in all the "goodies" that children love; but rose seemed to care little for these toothsome temptations; and when that hope failed, aunt plenty gave up in despair -then both old ladies put their heads together and picked out the model child of the neighbourhood to come and play with their niece -"it is a mocking-bird. where is it?"
this suited her better than anything else, but it was not good for her, and she grew pale, heavy-eyed and listless, though aunt plenty gave her iron enough to make a cooking-stove, and aunt peace petted her like a poodle
which of the following is the likely reason that two words are underlined? (2.7) -in case the reader skipped over the first column of information -to adhere to APA style guide recommendations -to make them stand out to the reader and to discern between the two -to indicate that these are titles
to make them stand out to the reader and to discern between the two
which of the following is the primary rationale for hanging this poster within a yoga studio? (1.6) -to provide textual and pictorial guidance to customers on how to perform common poses -to marker the studio's services to potential customers -to add an aesthetic design element to the studio -to delineate the sequence of poses that should be performed in each yoga class
to provide textual and pictorial guidance to customers on how to perform common poses
what is the meaning of the word premeditated? (2.3) -to do yoga prior to meditation -to think of beforehand -to think of after something has happened -to think about something all the time
to think of beforehand
which of the following data would be best expressed on a pie chart? (3.5) -the amount of snow received over a year, month by month -the test scores of a practice test and a retest of two different classes -the population growth in a city over a period of ten years -what portion of person's week is spent on reading, watching tv, and using a computer
what portion of person's week is spent on reading, watching tv, and using a computer
what are the important elements of this memo? (1.5) -whom the memo is addressed to, whom it is from, the date, what the memo is about, the introduction, and a conclusion -the email of the person sending the memo -the phone number of someone to contact -the date and place of the meeting
whom the memo is addressed to, whom it is from, the date, what the memo is about, the introduction, and a conclusion
if you are reading a complex text and you come to a word you do not know, which of the following should you do? (1.1) -guess at the meaning based on the context -write it down and look up the meaning after finishing the reading -skip the word so you can continue reading -write it down, but forget about the word after the reading
write it down and look up the meaning after finishing the reading
would a gravestone be an example of a primary source material? why or why not? (3.1) -no. there is more than one degree of separation between a gravestone and a viewer -yes. gravestones are objects that you can touch, which is part of the definition of a primary source document -no. gravestones cannot be traced to any particular time period -yes. a gravestone is a firsthand document or object created at a particular time
yes. a gravestone is a firsthand document or object created at a particular time
what time will the ceremony take place? (1.6) -1:30 p.m. -2 p.m. -after they take pictures -5:30 p.m.
2 p.m.
researchers need to examine the facts _____ they need to develop a hypothesis. (2.2) -by comparison -and -however -for example
and
which of the following words are signal words for sequential ordering? (1.7) -today, yesterday, later, now, last year -always, rarely, often, never, seldom -first, second, next, last, then, finally -all year, all season, all day, since, one day
first, second, next, last, then, finally
which of the following is the best type of print communication for the phodesian ridgeback club to use to meet their goals? (1.5) -blod -memos -forum -signs with pictures of dogs playing
forumn
martin is taking his family on vacation. if he wants to visit the memorial monument and then walk to the front of the science museum, which of the following directions is correct? (1.6) -head east on 8th street, then take a left on main, and walk for about half a mile -head south on 8th street, then take a left on main and walk for about three-quarters of a mile -head east on 8th street, then take a right on main and walk for about half a mile -head south on 8th street, then take a right on main and walk for about three0quarters of a mile
head south on 8th street, then take a left on main and walk for about three-quarters of a mile
which of the following connotative words could jeremy use in place of "house," "old trees," and "pretty"? (2.4) -home, mature landscaping, lovely -building, dead foliage, nice -home, old bushes, ugly -house, aged trees, quaint
home, mature landscaping, lovely
where did the word sarcastic first come from? (2.4) -sardinia -denmark -late 17th century french -the entry does not give this information
late 17th century french
what did meyer forget to include in his map? (1.6) -legend -scale -title -legend, scale, and title
legend, scale, and title
the following passage is from tree men in a boat by jerome k. jerome (1.2) which of the following statements is a sound conclusion based on this passage? -the narrator is extremely sick but doesn't realize it -the narrator is likely a doctor since he has a good understanding of the symptoms of various diseases -the narrator has something called housemaid's knee -the narrator is convinced that he has every disease he reads about
the narrator is convinced that he has every disease he reads about
which of the following is true about rephrasing a complex text? (1.1) -the reader should skim the text to rephrase the gist of it -the reader should simplify the idea using his or her own words -the reader should capture all the repetition from the text in the rephrasing -the reader should use the same level of vocabulary as used in the text
the reader should simplify the idea using his or her own words
search for a case: (2.7) -hyperlinks to definitions -the three types of searches that can be used -the order in which the searches should be used -the importance of each category of information
the three types of searches that can be used
which of the following is the most likely reason the author chose to use sequential ordering when referring to the planning of the barbeque party? (1.7) -she wanted her information to be in a fixed order -they wanted to be organized and be certain they didn't forget something important. -they wanted their party to be flashy and sparkly -they wanted to tell their guests when the party would take place
they wanted to be organized and be certain they didn't forget something important.
