Question 1

Instructions: Each group below has been divided according to a single basis of classification. However, one item in each group does not belong; it does not fit that single basis of classification. Read each group of items carefully; then select the letter of the one item that does not belong. Next, for each group, identify the single basis of classification that includes the rest of the group. Part A: Plants a. full sunlight b. shade c. sandy soil d. moderate light Part B: Basis of classification: a. type of soil needed b. light requirements c. size

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Instructions: Below is a plan for a contrast paragraph. The points of contrast in the second column do not follow the same order as the points in the first column. In addition, one detail is missing. Compare two teachers. Dr. Wu Mr. Franklin 1. gives a lot of homework ____ messy, disorganized classroom 2. lectures every day ____ cracks jokes all the time 3. neat, orderly classroom ____ leads class discussions and activities 4. rarely smiles or laughs ____ teaches art 5. teaches history ____ ____________________ Select the missing detail for the blank in the plan above.

Accepted Answer

The first column mentions that Dr. Wu gives a lot of homework, while the second column contrasts with a messy, disorganized classroom. Therefore, the missing detail should contrast with a neat, orderly classroom in the first column. Option B, rarely gives homework, would be the best choice for the missing detail in this case. The first column states that Dr. Wu gives a lot of homework, while the second column states that Mr. Franklin has a messy and disorganized classroom. Therefore, the missing detail should contrast with Mr. Franklin's disorganized classroom, not with Dr. Wu's teaching style or subject. Option B, rarely gives homework, is the only choice that contrasts with the second point about Mr. Franklin's classroom.

Question 3

Instructions: Read the paragraph below, and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Sadly, this college is part of a national trend. (2) Date rate is on the rise. (3) To stop date rape, college administrators and students must understand and deal with is possible causes. (4) First, some fraternities and male peer groups on campus promote an attitude of disrespect toward women. (5) This mentality sets the stage for date rape. (6) Second, alcohol and drugs erode good judgment and self-control. (7) The kegs, barrels, and bags consumed at many parties here put students at risk, including the risk of date rape. (8) A third cause of date rape is miscommunication between men and women. (9) Men and women often have different ideas of what date rape is or even if it exists. (10) We need campus workshops in which we can discuss this issue openly and come to some understanding between the sexes. (11) Date rape is a serious problem that can ruin lives. (12) We can make a difference by addressing the causes of date rape: the male mentality of disrespect, heavy campus use of alcohol and drugs, and the differing views of men and women. Michael White Moon, Student Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

Accepted Answer

Sentence 3 introduces the main idea of the paragraph, which is about understanding and dealing with the possible causes of date rape to stop it.

Question 4

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Both a cold and the flu can make you miserable, but they are different in several ways. (2) Experts say a cold will go away by itself. (3) However, the flu can lead to pneumonia and other serious or even deadly problems. (4) A cold usually comes on gradually, accompanied by little or no fever. (5) In contrast, the flu comes on suddenly, and its fever can spike as high as 104 degrees and linger for three or four days. (6) Someone with a cold might experience mild body aches and fatigue, but the flu often brings severe body aches, deep fatigue, chills, and a major headache. (7) In general, a cold is wet, with much congestion, a runny nose, and even runny eyes. (8) The flu, on the other hand, is far drier, marked by a dry cough. Which one of the following transitional expressions indicating contrast or comparison does not appear in the paragraph?

Accepted Answer

"However," "in contrast," and "on the other hand" all indicate contrast or comparison, but "besides" does not.

Question 5

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. Traditional musical instruments can be divided, according to how they produce sounds, into three categories: stringed, wind, and percussion. Stringed instruments produce music through the vibration of taut strings that are plucked, strummed, or bowed. The harp, the guitar, the banjo, and the violin are examples of stringed instruments. The second category contains the wind instruments, which are usually sounded by the player s breath. This category includes the clarinet, the tuba, the trumpet, and so on. The third category, percussion instruments, makes sounds when they are struck. Obvious examples of percussion instruments are drums, gongs, and cymbals. Surprisingly, the piano is also considered a percussion instrument because, when the player touches a key, a small hammer inside the piano strikes a string. Which of the following is not a transitional expression indicating classification?

Accepted Answer

"Obvious examples" is not a transitional expression indicating classification, while "the second category" and "the third category" both clearly indicate a classification system.

Question 6

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Both a cold and the flu can make you miserable, but they are different in several ways. (2) Experts say a cold will go away by itself. (3) However, the flu can lead to pneumonia and other serious or even deadly problems. (4) A cold usually comes on gradually, accompanied by little or no fever. (5) In contrast, the flu comes on suddenly, and its fever can spike as high as 104 degrees and linger for three or four days. (6) Someone with a cold might experience mild body aches and fatigue, but the flu often brings severe body aches, deep fatigue, chills, and a major headache. (7) In general, a cold is wet, with much congestion, a runny nose, and even runny eyes. (8) The flu, on the other hand, is far drier, marked by a dry cough. What two things are being compared and/or contrasted?

Accepted Answer

The paragraph is comparing and contrasting the common cold and the flu.

Question 7

Instructions: For each of the following statements, select the answer that correctly identifies the cause and effect. The lack of an effective warning system led to the high death toll from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Accepted Answer

The lack of an effective warning system (cause) resulted in the high death toll from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami (effect).

Question 8

Instructions: Below is a plan for a contrast paragraph. The points of contrast in the second column do not follow the same order as the points in the first column. In addition, one detail is missing. Compare two teachers. Dr. Wu Mr. Franklin 1. gives a lot of homework ____ messy, disorganized classroom 2. lectures every day ____ cracks jokes all the time 3. neat, orderly classroom ____ leads class discussions and activities 4. rarely smiles or laughs ____ teaches art 5. teaches history ____ ____________________ Select the answer that correctly numbers the points in the second column to match those in the first.

Accepted Answer

The correct order is: 3, 4, 2, 5, 1.Dr. Wu gives a lot of homework (1), has a neat, orderly classroom (3), rarely smiles or laughs (4), teaches history (5), and lectures every day (2).Mr. Franklin has a messy, disorganized classroom (3), cracks jokes all the time (4), leads class discussions and activities (2), teaches art (5), and rarely gives homework (1).

Question 9

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. Traditional musical instruments can be divided, according to how they produce sounds, into three categories: stringed, wind, and percussion. Stringed instruments produce music through the vibration of taut strings that are plucked, strummed, or bowed. The harp, the guitar, the banjo, and the violin are examples of stringed instruments. The second category contains the wind instruments, which are usually sounded by the player s breath. This category includes the clarinet, the tuba, the trumpet, and so on. The third category, percussion instruments, makes sounds when they are struck. Obvious examples of percussion instruments are drums, gongs, and cymbals. Surprisingly, the piano is also considered a percussion instrument because, when the player touches a key, a small hammer inside the piano strikes a string. Select the answer that correctly lists the categories.

Accepted Answer

The paragraph clearly states that traditional musical instruments can be divided into three categories: stringed, wind, and percussion. Therefore, the correct answer is C, which lists these three categories. A is incorrect because it only lists broad categories without specifying the three mentioned in the paragraph. B is incorrect because it adds an unnecessary category and does not list the three categories mentioned in the paragraph.

Question 10

Instructions: Read the paragraph below, and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) The Camtrex Corporation should provide day care for the children of its employees. (2) First of all, Camtrex workers need such a program. (3) According to the human resources director, about 850 employees with small children have spouses who also work outside the home; for these workers, day care is a constant problem. (4) Second, the company would undoubtedly benefit from on-site day care since workers could concentrate more fully on their jobs, secure in the knowledge that their children were nearby and well cared for. (5) A program that benefits both employees and management just makes good sense. Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

Accepted Answer

Sentence 1 is the topic sentence, as it states the main idea of the paragraph that the Camtrex Corporation should provide day care for its employees. Sentences 2-5 provide supporting details and reasons to support this idea. The first sentence clearly states the main idea that the Camtrex Corporation should provide day care for its employees' children. The remaining sentences provide reasons to support this idea. Therefore, Sentence 1 is the topic sentence.

Question 11

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. Traditional musical instruments can be divided, according to how they produce sounds, into three categories: stringed, wind, and percussion. Stringed instruments produce music through the vibration of taut strings that are plucked, strummed, or bowed. The harp, the guitar, the banjo, and the violin are examples of stringed instruments. The second category contains the wind instruments, which are usually sounded by the player s breath. This category includes the clarinet, the tuba, the trumpet, and so on. The third category, percussion instruments, makes sounds when they are struck. Obvious examples of percussion instruments are drums, gongs, and cymbals. Surprisingly, the piano is also considered a percussion instrument because, when the player touches a key, a small hammer inside the piano strikes a string. On what basis does the writer classify musical instruments?

Accepted Answer

The writer classifies musical instruments based on how they produce sounds, dividing them into three categories: stringed, wind, and percussion.

Question 12

Instructions: Read the paragraph below, and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Sadly, this college is part of a national trend. (2) Date rate is on the rise. (3) To stop date rape, college administrators and students must understand and deal with is possible causes. (4) First, some fraternities and male peer groups on campus promote an attitude of disrespect toward women. (5) This mentality sets the stage for date rape. (6) Second, alcohol and drugs erode good judgment and self-control. (7) The kegs, barrels, and bags consumed at many parties here put students at risk, including the risk of date rape. (8) A third cause of date rape is miscommunication between men and women. (9) Men and women often have different ideas of what date rape is or even if it exists. (10) We need campus workshops in which we can discuss this issue openly and come to some understanding between the sexes. (11) Date rape is a serious problem that can ruin lives. (12) We can make a difference by addressing the causes of date rape: the male mentality of disrespect, heavy campus use of alcohol and drugs, and the differing views of men and women. Michael White Moon, Student Which of the following is a transitional expression that indicates cause or effect?

Accepted Answer

"A third cause" indicates a transition to a new cause being discussed.

Question 13

Instructions: For each of the following statements, select the answer that correctly identifies the cause and effect. I am planning to enroll in medical school because I want to earn my living by helping people.

Accepted Answer

The desire to earn a living by helping people is the motivation (cause) for the decision (effect) to enroll in medical school.

Question 14

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Both a cold and the flu can make you miserable, but they are different in several ways. (2) Experts say a cold will go away by itself. (3) However, the flu can lead to pneumonia and other serious or even deadly problems. (4) A cold usually comes on gradually, accompanied by little or no fever. (5) In contrast, the flu comes on suddenly, and its fever can spike as high as 104 degrees and linger for three or four days. (6) Someone with a cold might experience mild body aches and fatigue, but the flu often brings severe body aches, deep fatigue, chills, and a major headache. (7) In general, a cold is wet, with much congestion, a runny nose, and even runny eyes. (8) The flu, on the other hand, is far drier, marked by a dry cough. Does this paragraph compare, contrast, or both?

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Question 15

Instructions: Each group below has been divided according to a single basis of classification. However, one item in each group does not belong; it does not fit that single basis of classification. Read each group of items carefully; then select the letter of the one item that does not belong. Next, for each group, identify the single basis of classification that includes the rest of the group. Part A: Beds a. double b. twin c. water d. king Part B: Basis of classification: a. size b. firmness c. price

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Instructions: Read the paragraph below, and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Sadly, this college is part of a national trend. (2) Date rate is on the rise. (3) To stop date rape, college administrators and students must understand and deal with is possible causes. (4) First, some fraternities and male peer groups on campus promote an attitude of disrespect toward women. (5) This mentality sets the stage for date rape. (6) Second, alcohol and drugs erode good judgment and self-control. (7) The kegs, barrels, and bags consumed at many parties here put students at risk, including the risk of date rape. (8) A third cause of date rape is miscommunication between men and women. (9) Men and women often have different ideas of what date rape is or even if it exists. (10) We need campus workshops in which we can discuss this issue openly and come to some understanding between the sexes. (11) Date rape is a serious problem that can ruin lives. (12) We can make a difference by addressing the causes of date rape: the male mentality of disrespect, heavy campus use of alcohol and drugs, and the differing views of men and women. Michael White Moon, Student How many causes or effects does the writer present?

Accepted Answer

The writer presents three causes of date rape: fraternities and male peer groups promoting disrespect toward women, alcohol and drugs eroding good judgment and self-control, and miscommunication between men and women.

Question 17

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Both a cold and the flu can make you miserable, but they are different in several ways. (2) Experts say a cold will go away by itself. (3) However, the flu can lead to pneumonia and other serious or even deadly problems. (4) A cold usually comes on gradually, accompanied by little or no fever. (5) In contrast, the flu comes on suddenly, and its fever can spike as high as 104 degrees and linger for three or four days. (6) Someone with a cold might experience mild body aches and fatigue, but the flu often brings severe body aches, deep fatigue, chills, and a major headache. (7) In general, a cold is wet, with much congestion, a runny nose, and even runny eyes. (8) The flu, on the other hand, is far drier, marked by a dry cough. Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

Accepted Answer

The topic sentence is the first sentence in the paragraph, which introduces the main idea that a cold and the flu are different in several ways.

Question 18

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Ambivalence can be defined as a feeling or attitude that is both positive and negative at the same time. (2) For instance, a young woman might feel ambivalent about motherhood. (3) She may want to have a child yet fear that motherhood will use up energy she would like to spend on her career. (4) Or a Michigan man who is offered a slightly higher salary in Arizona might be ambivalent about moving. (5) He and his family don t want to leave their friends, their schools, and a city they love. (6) On the other hand, they are tempted by a larger income and by Arizona s warm climate and clean air. (7) Finally, two people may have ambivalent feelings about each other, loving and disliking each other at the same time. (8) It hurts to be together, and it hurts to be apart; neither situation makes them happy. (9) As these examples show, the double tug of ambivalence can complicate decision making. How many examples does the writer use to develop the topic sentence?

Accepted Answer

The writer uses three examples to develop the topic sentence - a young woman's ambivalence about motherhood, a Michigan man's ambivalence about moving, and two people's ambivalent feelings towards each other.

Question 19

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Ambivalence can be defined as a feeling or attitude that is both positive and negative at the same time. (2) For instance, a young woman might feel ambivalent about motherhood. (3) She may want to have a child yet fear that motherhood will use up energy she would like to spend on her career. (4) Or a Michigan man who is offered a slightly higher salary in Arizona might be ambivalent about moving. (5) He and his family don t want to leave their friends, their schools, and a city they love. (6) On the other hand, they are tempted by a larger income and by Arizona s warm climate and clean air. (7) Finally, two people may have ambivalent feelings about each other, loving and disliking each other at the same time. (8) It hurts to be together, and it hurts to be apart; neither situation makes them happy. (9) As these examples show, the double tug of ambivalence can complicate decision making. Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

Accepted Answer

Sentence 1 introduces the topic of the paragraph by defining ambivalence.

Question 20

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. Traditional musical instruments can be divided, according to how they produce sounds, into three categories: stringed, wind, and percussion. Stringed instruments produce music through the vibration of taut strings that are plucked, strummed, or bowed. The harp, the guitar, the banjo, and the violin are examples of stringed instruments. The second category contains the wind instruments, which are usually sounded by the player s breath. This category includes the clarinet, the tuba, the trumpet, and so on. The third category, percussion instruments, makes sounds when they are struck. Obvious examples of percussion instruments are drums, gongs, and cymbals. Surprisingly, the piano is also considered a percussion instrument because, when the player touches a key, a small hammer inside the piano strikes a string. How many categories are there?

Accepted Answer

The paragraph clearly states that traditional musical instruments can be divided into three categories: stringed, wind, and percussion. Therefore, the correct answer is A) three.

Quiz 1: Writing Effective Paragraphs

Instructions: For each of the following statements, select the answer that correctly identifies the cause and effect. The lack of an effective warning system led to the high death toll from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Instructions: For each of the following statements, select the answer that correctly identifies the cause and effect. I am planning to enroll in medical school because I want to earn my living by helping people.