Question 1

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Success does not mean obtaining material wealth but using your strengths and talents to make the world a better place. List the synonym, the class, or the negation that helps to define the subject of the sentence.
A) does not mean obtaining material wealth
B) using your strengths and talents
C) to make the world a better place

Accepted Answer

The negation "does not mean obtaining material wealth" helps to define the subject of the sentence, which is "success".

Question 2

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. A phobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by strong, persistent, illogical fear of a specific object or situation. The subject of the sentence is ____.
A) anxiety disorder
B) phobia
C) illogical fear

Accepted Answer

The subject of the sentence is what the sentence is about, and in this case, it is "phobia." The sentence is defining what a phobia is. The other options, "anxiety disorder" and "illogical fear," are part of the definition but not the subject of the sentence.

Question 3

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Charisma is not merely attractiveness or fame but a rare combination of qualities that produces personal magnetism or charm. (2) According to Ronald Riggio, professor of leadership and organizational psychology at Claremont McKenna College in California, these qualities include self-confidence, brilliant communication skills, and sensitivity to the needs of others. (3) Riggio says that former President Bill Clinton is a good example of a charismatic person. (4) Not only is he an excellent communicator, but he makes everyone who speaks to him feel as though he or she is the most important person in the world. (5) Oprah Winfrey, says Riggio, is another person with charisma. (6) She expresses herself well, and she naturally attracts people to her by responding to their needs. What word or phrase is being defined in this paragraph?
A) charisma
B) attractiveness
C) personal magnetism

Accepted Answer

The entire paragraph is defining charisma, which is the rare combination of qualities that produces personal magnetism or charm.

Question 4

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Success does not mean obtaining material wealth but using your strengths and talents to make the world a better place. The statement above is a
A) synonym definition.
B) class definition.
C) definition by negation.

Accepted Answer

The definition above is an example of definition by negation because it defines success by stating what it is not, rather than providing a specific positive definition.

Question 5

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. A labyrinth is a maze. The subject of the sentence is ____.
A) labyrinth
B) maze

Accepted Answer

The word "labyrinth" is the main subject of the sentence and is being defined as a maze.

Question 6

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Netiquette means good online manners. The subject of the sentence is ____.
A) netiquette
B) good online manners

Accepted Answer

The subject of the sentence is the noun "netiquette". It is what the sentence is talking about and is the main topic of the sentence.

Question 7

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Success does not mean obtaining material wealth but using your strengths and talents to make the world a better place. The subject of the sentence is ____.
A) success
B) material wealth
C) strengths and talents

Accepted Answer

The subject of the sentence is the noun "success," which is the main topic being discussed. The other ideas, such as "material wealth" and "strengths and talents," are secondary to the main idea of what success means.

Question 8

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Spam is any e-mail or text message that is both unsolicited and undesirable. The statement above is a
A) synonym definition.
B) class definition.
C) definition by negation.

Accepted Answer

The statement is a class definition because it categorizes spam based on its characteristics (being unsolicited and undesirable), which is typical of class definitions that identify members of a class by specific features.

Question 9

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Spam is any e-mail or text message that is both unsolicited and undesirable. What is the synonym, the class, or the negation that helps to define the subject of the sentence?
A) spam
B) any e-mail message
C) unsolicited and undesirable

Accepted Answer

The answer of Instructions: Read the definition below and answer...

Question 10

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Netiquette means good online manners. The statement above is a
A) synonym definition.
B) class definition.
C) definition by negation.

Accepted Answer

A synonym definition explains the meaning of a term by providing a word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning. In this case, "good online manners" is synonymous with "netiquette."

Question 11

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. A labyrinth is a maze. List the synonym, the class, or the negation that helps to define the subject of the sentence.
A) a labyrinth
B) a maze

Accepted Answer

The definition of labyrinth is provided as a synonym to maze, therefore B is the best choice.

Question 12

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Spam is any e-mail or text message that is both unsolicited and undesirable. The subject of the sentence is ____.
A) spam
B) e-mail messages
C) things that are unsolicited and undesirable

Accepted Answer

The subject of the sentence is clearly stated as "spam."

Question 13

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Netiquette means good online manners. List the synonym, the class, or the negation that helps to define the subject of the sentence.
A) netiquette
B) good online manners

Accepted Answer

The synonym for "netiquette" as defined in the sentence is "good online manners," which helps to define the subject of the sentence.

Question 14

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Charisma is not merely attractiveness or fame but a rare combination of qualities that produces personal magnetism or charm. (2) According to Ronald Riggio, professor of leadership and organizational psychology at Claremont McKenna College in California, these qualities include self-confidence, brilliant communication skills, and sensitivity to the needs of others. (3) Riggio says that former President Bill Clinton is a good example of a charismatic person. (4) Not only is he an excellent communicator, but he makes everyone who speaks to him feel as though he or she is the most important person in the world. (5) Oprah Winfrey, says Riggio, is another person with charisma. (6) She expresses herself well, and she naturally attracts people to her by responding to their needs. How many examples does the writer use to develop the topic sentence?
A) one
B) two
C) three

Accepted Answer

The writer uses two examples, Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey, to illustrate the qualities of a charismatic person.

Question 15

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. A labyrinth is a maze. The statement above is a
A) synonym definition.
B) class definition.
C) definition by negation.

Accepted Answer

A synonym definition provides a word or phrase that means the same as the term being defined. In this case, "labyrinth" is defined as a synonym for "maze."

Question 16

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Charisma is not merely attractiveness or fame but a rare combination of qualities that produces personal magnetism or charm. (2) According to Ronald Riggio, professor of leadership and organizational psychology at Claremont McKenna College in California, these qualities include self-confidence, brilliant communication skills, and sensitivity to the needs of others. (3) Riggio says that former President Bill Clinton is a good example of a charismatic person. (4) Not only is he an excellent communicator, but he makes everyone who speaks to him feel as though he or she is the most important person in the world. (5) Oprah Winfrey, says Riggio, is another person with charisma. (6) She expresses herself well, and she naturally attracts people to her by responding to their needs. Select the number of the topic sentence of this paragraph.
A) Sentence 1
B) Sentence 2
C) Sentence 3

Accepted Answer

The topic sentence is the first sentence, as it introduces the concept of charisma and provides a definition. Subsequent sentences then provide examples and further explanation.

Question 17

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Charisma is not merely attractiveness or fame but a rare combination of qualities that produces personal magnetism or charm. (2) According to Ronald Riggio, professor of leadership and organizational psychology at Claremont McKenna College in California, these qualities include self-confidence, brilliant communication skills, and sensitivity to the needs of others. (3) Riggio says that former President Bill Clinton is a good example of a charismatic person. (4) Not only is he an excellent communicator, but he makes everyone who speaks to him feel as though he or she is the most important person in the world. (5) Oprah Winfrey, says Riggio, is another person with charisma. (6) She expresses herself well, and she naturally attracts people to her by responding to their needs. Identify the kind of definition used in the topic sentence.
A) synonym definition
B) class definition
C) definition by negation

Accepted Answer

The answer of Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer...

Question 18

Instructions: Each question below is a plan for a process paragraph. The steps for the plan(s) are not in the correct chronological order. Select the letter of the answer that numbers the steps in the proper time sequence. The U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing s procedure for making paper currency combines human talent with the precision and speed of modern machinery. ____ Finally, machines slice the pages into notes and band them into stacks for distribution to banks. ____ First, engravers hand-cut the design for a bill on a piece of soft steel known as the master-die. ____ Sheets of paper are then fed into this printing press, where they are stamped with ink under heavy pressure. ____ Next, the master-die is heated and subjected to tremendous pressure to transfer its impression to a plate that goes into a high-speed printing press. ____ Workers carefully examine each stack of printed sheets, and those without defects are fed into a second printing press to be printed with seals and serial numbers.
A) 1, 2, 5, 4, 3
B) 3, 2, 1, 5, 4
C) 5, 1, 3, 2, 4

Accepted Answer

The answer of Instructions: Each question below is a plan...

Question 19

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. A phobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by strong, persistent, illogical fear of a specific object or situation. List the synonym, the class, or the negation that helps to define the subject of the sentence.
A) an anxiety disorder
B) strong, persistent, illogical fear
C) a specific object or situation

Accepted Answer

The answer of Instructions: Read the definition below and answer...

Question 20

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. A phobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by strong, persistent, illogical fear of a specific object or situation. The statement above is a
A) synonym definition.
B) class definition.
C) definition by negation.

Accepted Answer

The statement above is a class definition because it defines a specific type of anxiety disorder (phobia) and characterizes its features and symptoms.

Quiz 1: Writing Effective Paragraphs

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Success does not mean obtaining material wealth but using your strengths and talents to make the world a better place. List the synonym, the class, or the negation that helps to define the subject of the sentence.

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. A phobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by strong, persistent, illogical fear of a specific object or situation. The subject of the sentence is ____.

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Success does not mean obtaining material wealth but using your strengths and talents to make the world a better place. The statement above is a

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. A labyrinth is a maze. The subject of the sentence is ____.

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Netiquette means good online manners. The subject of the sentence is ____.

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Success does not mean obtaining material wealth but using your strengths and talents to make the world a better place. The subject of the sentence is ____.

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Spam is any e-mail or text message that is both unsolicited and undesirable. The statement above is a

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Spam is any e-mail or text message that is both unsolicited and undesirable. What is the synonym, the class, or the negation that helps to define the subject of the sentence?

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Netiquette means good online manners. The statement above is a

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. A labyrinth is a maze. List the synonym, the class, or the negation that helps to define the subject of the sentence.

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Spam is any e-mail or text message that is both unsolicited and undesirable. The subject of the sentence is ____.

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. Netiquette means good online manners. List the synonym, the class, or the negation that helps to define the subject of the sentence.

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. A labyrinth is a maze. The statement above is a

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. A phobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by strong, persistent, illogical fear of a specific object or situation. List the synonym, the class, or the negation that helps to define the subject of the sentence.

Instructions: Read the definition below and answer the question(s) that follow. A phobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by strong, persistent, illogical fear of a specific object or situation. The statement above is a