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Qs "Adelaide attempted to ASSUAGE her guilt over the piece of cheesecake by limiting herself to salads the following day." Which of the following is the definition for the bolded word in the sentence above? A. increase B. support C. appeases D. conceal - n ANS✔ C. appeases Qs Which of the following would best support the argument that people cause global climate change? A. the average global temperature has increased 1.5 degrees fahrenheit since 1880. B. common greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide and water vapor C. most of the greenhouse gases today come from burning things like coal and other fossil fuels for energy D. the average person breathes out about 1.0 kg of carbon dioxide every day, while the average cow produces about 80 kg of methane - n ANS✔
C. most of the greenhouse gases today come from burning things like coal and other fossil fuels for energy Qs "Mara is conducting a study that will examine the ideas of middle school teachers, concerning the usage of iPhones in the classroom. She interviews all the teachers who teach a computer software course." Which of the following best describes the appropriateness of her sample? A. the sample is biased because it only includes teachers, who are immersed in the technology field B. the sample is biased because the sample size is too small C. the sample is based because the sample size is too large D. the sample is not biased and is appropriate for the study - n ANS✔ A. the sample is biased because it only includes teachers, who are immersed in the technology field Qs "Although his friends believed him to be enjoying a lavish lifestyle in the large family estate he had inherited, Enzo was in reality IMPECUNIOUS." Which of the following is the definition for impecunious in the sentence above? a. Penniless b. Unfortunate c. Emotional d. Commanding - n
b. phonics is more effective at teaching people to read than whole language c. literacy rates will probably continue to decline over the next 15 years d. the definition of what it means to be literate is much stricter now - n ANS✔ b. phonics is more effective at teaching people to read than whole language Qs what is a narrative writing? - n ANS✔
- is often fiction (not true)
- it tells a story.
- it contains a setting.
- it contains a plot.
- it contains characters.
- it contains a conflict and a resolution.
- it contains a theme. ex: novels, fables, diaries, myths, historical fiction Qs what is a persuasive writing? - n ANS✔
- the author tries to convince the reader to agree.
- the writer takes a stand on an issue.
- there are facts to back up their claims.
- there is an attempt to solve a problem.
- the writer often addresses the opposing side.
- there is a call to action (what can be done to address the issue). ex: advertisement (commercials), debates, letters to the editor/editorials, movie critiques, speeches Qs what is an expository writing? - n ANS✔ introduces or explains a subject, gives groundwork information that is necessary for understanding later ideas, or analyzes information objectively
- text is non-fiction (true).
- it seeks to explain or inform.
- the information can be verified as true.
- structures: descriptions, comparison/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution.
- focused on a specific topic.
- there are often headings and subheadings.
- it contains facts and information. ex: biographies and autobiographies, reports/graphs/charts, brochures, newspaper and magazine articles Qs what is a technical writing? - n ANS✔ writing passes along precise information, usually about a specific topic, and usually in a formal or semi- formal style
the guide words at the top of a dictionary page are intrauterine and invest. which of the following words is an entry on this page? a. intransigent b. introspection c. investiture d. intone - n ANS✔ b. introspection Qs A recycling company collects sorted materials from its clients. The materials are weighed and then processed for re-use. The chart shows the weights of various classes of materials that were collected by the company during a representative month. PAPER- 40%, GLASS- 25%, CARDBOARD- 15%, PLASTIC- 15%, OTHER- 5% Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the data in the chart? a. paper products, including cardboard, make up a majority of the collected materials b. one quarter of the materials collected are made of glass c. more plastic is collected than cardboard d. plastic and cardboard together represent a larger portion of the collected materials than glass bottles - n ANS✔ c. more plastic is collected than cardboard Qs
Ninette has celiac disease, which means that she cannot eat any product containing gluten. Gluten is a protein present in many grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. Bc of her health condition, Ninette has to be careful about what she eats to avoid having an allergic reaction. She will be attending an all-day industry event, and she requested the menu in advance. Here is the menu: Breakfast: Fresh coffee or tea, scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage Lunch: Spinach salad (dressing available on the side), roasted chicken, steamed rice Cocktail hour: various beverages, fruit and cheese plate Dinner: Spaghetti and sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread During which of these meals should Ninette be careful to bring her own food? - n ANS✔ D. Dinner Qs Which of the following best provides detailed support for the claim that "seatbelts save lives" A. a government website containing driving accident information B. a blog developed by one of the largest car companies in the world C. an encyclopedia entry on the seatbelt and its development D. an instant message sent out by a famous race car driver - n ANS✔ A. a government website containing driving accident information Qs The latest movie by a certain director gets bad reviews before it opens in theaters. Consequently, very few people go to the movie and the director is given much less money to make his next movie, which is also unsuccessful.
a. femur b. tibia c. patella d. radius - n ANS✔ d. radius Qs which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton? a. skull b. clavicle c. scapula d. pelvic bone - n ANS✔ a. skull Qs which of the following bones are located in the hand? a. fibula b. metacarpals c. metatarsals d. ulna - n ANS✔ b. metacarpals
Qs which of the following is the percent equivalent of 0.0016? a. 16% b. 160% c. 1.6% d. 0.16% - n ANS✔ d. 0.16% (to derive a percentage from a decimal, multiply by 100: 0.0016*100) Qs curtis is taking a road trip through germany, where all distance signs are in metric. he passes a sign that states the city of dusseldorf is 45 kilometers away. approximately how far away is this in miles? a. 42 miles b. 37 miles c. 28 miles d. 16 miles - n ANS✔ c. 28 miles ( 1 kilometer= .62 miles) (multiply .62 by 45) Qs on a floor plan drawn at a scale of 1:100, the area of a rectangular room is 30cm2. what is the actual area of the room? a. 30,000 cm
