ENG COMPOSITION LESSON 1-6 EXAMINATIONS
Lesson 1: Essays and paragraph Development
Examination Number:050412
Questions 1-10: Select the one best answer to each question.
1. In “Words that Wound,” which of the following does Vail argue is one result of bullying?
A. Increased toughness and self-esteem
B. Decreased ability to learn
C. An increase in diseases such as asthma
D. A decrease in child obesity
2. In “An Amazing Journey: 100 Years in America,” what do Simon and Cannon say was one of the most difficult events of Striecher's time?
A. A flue epidemic
B. A series of bank failures
C. An animal-disease epidemic
D. A heat wave
3. How does Zuger Learn a lot immediately about her two interns in “Defining a Doctor, with a Tear, a Shrug, and a Schedule”?
A. By reading their resumes
B. By comparing what they have in their pockets
C. By interviewing them
D. By comparing their recommendations
4. What solution does Simon offers in “Would You Buy a Car That Looked Like This?”
A. He wants to apply large warning labels to SUVs telling consumers about their environmental hazards and other dangers.
B. He wants Congress to impose a flue tax.
C. He wants Congress to pass a series of laws preventing the industry from making more SUVs.
d. He wants mayors to ban SUVs in city centers.
5. What kinds of things does White recommended in “Bringing Out Your Child's Gifts”
that a parent provide for “visual-spatial” children?
A. Chess, checkers and other games
B. Books, records and tapes
C. Musical instruments and music lessons
D. Diagrams, maps and construction kits
6. According to White, how do “intrapersonal children” learn best?
A. In large groups
B. On their own
C. With a tutor
D. As part of a team
7. Which of the following is a negative effect Steinberg attributes to part-time work in “Part-Time Employment Undermines Students' Commitment to School”?
A. High drug and alcohol use
B. Petty crime and vandalism
C. Gang-related activities
D. Work-related injuries
8. In Steirer's “When Volunteerism Isn't Noble,” what things did the school official quoted ask her to choose between?
A. Her education and her reputation
B. Her values and her diploma
C. Her friends and her parents
D. Her career and her volunteer work
9. Which of the following best expresses how Meilander thinks we should feel towards the dead in his essay “Strip Mining' the Dead: When Human Organs Are for Sale”?
A. Matter-of-fact
B. Respectful and fearful
C. Curious
D. Loving and caring
10 According to Jones in “Not White, Just Right,” why do many African American youths rejects Standard English?
A. They see it as “talking white.”
B. They don't have good role models.
C. They don't want to lose their heritage.
D. They don't enjoy reading or writing.
Questions 11-15: Choose the sentence that does not provide effective support for the thesis statement given.
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- Early humans near natural water sources like rivers and did not need engineered water systems. As populations grew and cities formed, supplying water became more important.
- Ancient civilizations like Babylonia, Egypt, and Rome built irrigation systems and aqueducts to transport water for agriculture, sanitation, and domestic use.
- After the Roman Empire fell, local springs and wells provided most water until pumps were invented in the 16th century, allowing further development of water systems.
Student ID 21722970 Exam 250483RR - The Reading and Writing Proc.docxsimba35
Student ID: 21722970
Exam: 250483RR - The Reading and Writing Process
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Questions 1 to 30: Select the best answer to each question. Note that a question and its answers may be split across a page break, so be sure that you have seen the entire question and all the answers before choosing an answer.
1. Your topic is courtesy, and you're writing from the point of view of a caring mentor. Which of the following sentences is most persuasive for an audience of high school graduates from a working-class neighborhood?
A. Courtesy to others shows self-respect as much as it does respect for others.
B. Remember that you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.
C. Courtesy yields profits to the impecunious as well as to the wealthy.
D. Courtesy is the oil that lubricates the machinery of discourse.
2. As a general rule, where in your essay is it best to place your thesis statement?
A. In the first, introductory paragraph of the essay
B. In the second or third paragraph of the body of the essay
C. At the end of the essay, as part of the conclusion
D. Anywhere at all, because the best thesis statement is implied, not specified
3. Bette and Juan are choosing a topic for their writing assignment. In doing so, Bette will take the time necessary to choose a good topic. Juan will focus on narrowing his topic ideas. Who is using guidelines to choose a successful topic?
A. Only Bette
B. Only Juan
C. Both Bette and Juan
D. Neither Better nor Juan
4. Which of the following methods is used to narrow a broad essay topic?
A. Wikipedia
B. Polling classmates
C. Branching and questioning
D. Brainstorming
5. Ron and Quincy are organizing the facts in their essays. Ron says putting details in spatial order means to organize them according to the order in which they happened. Quincy says it means putting the details in order according to their location. Who is correct?
A. Neither is correct.
B. Only Ron is correct.
C. Only Quincy is correct.
D. Both are correct.
6. Please read the following excerpt from an essay, and answer the question that follows. In the passage, the sentences are numbered to help you respond to the question. (1) Biologically, adolescence is marked by hormonal changes that produce secondary sexual characteristics. (2) These include breast development in females and beard growth in males. (3) Psychologically, however, adolescence is a concept that applies only to modern industrial societies. (4) In fact, in most preliterate or tribal societies, the modern American idea of adolescence simply does not exist. (5) In such societies, the social roles of adulthood are to be learned during childhood. (6) Then, around the time of biological puberty, a child becomes an adult through a ritual anthropologists call a rite of passage. (7) By contrast,.
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This document is an official exam for university admission in Vietnam in 2011. It contains 80 multiple choice questions testing English language ability. The questions cover topics such as vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and identifying meanings of sentences. The reading comprehension passage is about challenges facing rural areas, such as access to services, jobs, competition, and changes affecting natural resources. It notes both economic and cultural importance of rural America. The exam tests examinees' understanding of vocabulary, grammar, inferences, and main ideas in the reading passage.
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- Early humans near natural water sources like rivers and did not need engineered water systems. As populations grew and cities formed, supplying water became more important.
- Ancient civilizations like Babylonia, Egypt, and Rome built irrigation systems and aqueducts to transport water for agriculture, sanitation, and domestic use.
- After the Roman Empire fell, local springs and wells provided most water until pumps were invented in the 16th century, allowing further development of water systems.
Student ID 21722970 Exam 250483RR - The Reading and Writing Proc.docxsimba35
Student ID: 21722970
Exam: 250483RR - The Reading and Writing Process
When you have completed your exam and reviewed your answers, click Submit Exam. Answers will not be recorded until you hit Submit Exam. If you need to exit before completing the exam, click Cancel Exam.
Questions 1 to 30: Select the best answer to each question. Note that a question and its answers may be split across a page break, so be sure that you have seen the entire question and all the answers before choosing an answer.
1. Your topic is courtesy, and you're writing from the point of view of a caring mentor. Which of the following sentences is most persuasive for an audience of high school graduates from a working-class neighborhood?
A. Courtesy to others shows self-respect as much as it does respect for others.
B. Remember that you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.
C. Courtesy yields profits to the impecunious as well as to the wealthy.
D. Courtesy is the oil that lubricates the machinery of discourse.
2. As a general rule, where in your essay is it best to place your thesis statement?
A. In the first, introductory paragraph of the essay
B. In the second or third paragraph of the body of the essay
C. At the end of the essay, as part of the conclusion
D. Anywhere at all, because the best thesis statement is implied, not specified
3. Bette and Juan are choosing a topic for their writing assignment. In doing so, Bette will take the time necessary to choose a good topic. Juan will focus on narrowing his topic ideas. Who is using guidelines to choose a successful topic?
A. Only Bette
B. Only Juan
C. Both Bette and Juan
D. Neither Better nor Juan
4. Which of the following methods is used to narrow a broad essay topic?
A. Wikipedia
B. Polling classmates
C. Branching and questioning
D. Brainstorming
5. Ron and Quincy are organizing the facts in their essays. Ron says putting details in spatial order means to organize them according to the order in which they happened. Quincy says it means putting the details in order according to their location. Who is correct?
A. Neither is correct.
B. Only Ron is correct.
C. Only Quincy is correct.
D. Both are correct.
6. Please read the following excerpt from an essay, and answer the question that follows. In the passage, the sentences are numbered to help you respond to the question. (1) Biologically, adolescence is marked by hormonal changes that produce secondary sexual characteristics. (2) These include breast development in females and beard growth in males. (3) Psychologically, however, adolescence is a concept that applies only to modern industrial societies. (4) In fact, in most preliterate or tribal societies, the modern American idea of adolescence simply does not exist. (5) In such societies, the social roles of adulthood are to be learned during childhood. (6) Then, around the time of biological puberty, a child becomes an adult through a ritual anthropologists call a rite of passage. (7) By contrast,.
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Planning a Paper with Sources
1. Jake is interested in writing on "children of divorce" for his research paper. However, he's correctly concerned that the topic is probably too _______ to be workable.
A. creative
B. ordinary
C. narrow
D. controversial
4. Thelma's working thesis is "Children raised permissively are more likely to be dependent, impulse driven, and socially immature." Her next step will probably be to
A. offer a dictionary definition of permissiveness.
B. list research questions on her topic.
C. define several different styles of parenting.
D. write an outline for her essay.
5. When annotating your impressions of a reading, which of the following should you include?
A. Ideas you agree or disagree with
B. Unfamiliar words
C. Headings
D. Highlighted text
6. Which of the following works could serve as a secondary source for a research paper?
A. Martin Luther King, /Letters from Birmingham Jail/
B. Gertrude Stein, /The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas/
C. Clarence Livermore, /Isaac Newton: His Life and Times/
D. William Butler Yeats, /A Vision/
7. James has just accessed a website he thinks may be relevant to his essay topic. He finds a likely source document and then checks to see when it was posted to the site. It's most likely that James is concerned with whether the document information is
A. scholarly.
B. current.
C. interesting.
D. accurate.
9. Writing a statement such as "After reading the essay, I felt _______," is an example of using the
A. key-word response method.
B. annotation method.
C. abstract learning style.
D. two-column format.
10. Eric and Heather are choosing a topic for their research paper. Eric will choose a topic that he knows can be covered adequately in his five-page paper. Heather will choose a topic about a current news event. Who is choosing a workable topic?
A. Neither Eric nor Heather
B. Both Eric and Heather
C. Only Heather
D. Only Eric
13. You can take an active or passive approach to reading. Which of the following is associated with passive reading?
A. Looking up answers to questions while reading
B. Reading the content from start to finish
C. Writing notes while reading
D. Highlighting text while reading
16. An Internet or print source that supports a strong opinion with distorted facts and incomplete information is presenting a/an _______ viewpoint.
A. dishonest
B. scholarly
C. biased
D. relevant
18. Which of the following websites would most likely be a usable source for a research paper about minimum wage?
A. http://www.dol.gov/
B. http://www.care2.com/causes/surprising-facts-about-minimum-wage-earners.html
C. http://www.raisetheminimumwage.com/facts/
D. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimum_wage
19. If you're having a hard time reading sentences because they're long and confusing, you should first
A. imagine yourself having the writer's experiences.
B. find some background information about the writer.
C. read the sentences aloud.
D. read the summary o ...
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1. The first passage discusses how many major cities have large immigrant populations who have left their home countries and had to adapt to new places by finding new friends and dealing with new problems and languages.
2. The second passage talks about how more middle-aged adults in the US are caring for their aging parents, often in the same way they cared for their own children.
3. The third passage describes how the US is becoming a non-smoking society, with many public places and some companies prohibiting smoking.
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4. What is the sequence of components in the following sentence?
Listless and depressed by vistas of snow and gray skies, Dieter left the cabin and walked toward the frozen pond.
A. Modifier, subject, verb
B. Modifier, subject, modifier, verb
C. Subject, verb, modifier
D. Subject, modifier, verb
5. During revision, you should scan your paper for _______ words and replace them with concrete words or phrases.
A. general
B. figurative
C. formal
D. informal
6. Which of the following sentences uses concrete language?
A. When I saw Susan, she was reading a book.
B. Danny's Labrador retriever eagerly chases tennis balls.
C. Jerry saw that the glass was really dirty.
D. I met Cathy at a store on a street near the bridge.
7. In the process of revision, your main objective should be to
A. clarify your ideas.
B. establish proper tone.
C. demonstrate correct grammar.
D. explain your essay's purposes.
8. Which of the following sentences uses a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence?
A. Out in the yard, the children shouted loudly and threw silly insults at each other.
B. My aunt, who usually behaves like a queen, was suddenly asking–no, begging–for help.
C. We fired our old housekeeper, who we thought had stolen Grandma's rings; we later regretted it.
D. The budget payment is much higher than we anticipated, but the price of heating oil has skyrocketed this year.
9. Which of the following sentences is without any surface errors?
A. The town is located near just a few miles from lake Ontario.
B. Mr. Campbell gave copies of his novel to Ruth and me.
C. I reluctantly gave the hamster to my cousin because I was afraid Teddy, my cat, would attack it.
D. It's up to Georgia and I who drives the car, whether Celine likes it or not.
10. Which of the following is a simple sentence?
A. When I realized I was too late, I called David's cell phone and made arrangements to meet them in town.
B. I got to the airport late because the traffic was so terrible.
C. Karen and David arrived at the airport at 3:35 P.M. and took a taxi to their hotel.
D. I went to the airport, but I was too late to meet them.
11. In which sentence does the italicized word have a negative connotation?
A. Although she had worked hard in high school, Ruth found the college courses challenging.
B. Matthew was a scrawnykid, but he grew up strong.
C. Jack, who is the most outspoken member of the group, led the opposition to the new rule.
D. Jenna's green eyes and dark eyelashes gave her an exotic look.
12. Which of the following is a compound sentence?
A. Because fraud is so common in some corporations, regulatory agencies are overworked.
B. Butterflies and hummingbirds feed on the nectar of flowering plants.
C. Because Viceroy butterflies migrate over very great distances, tracking them is a challenge to entomologists.
D. Corporate fraud is becoming more common in the United States, and the civil courts are being.
The document summarizes the groups of questions on the English test:
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- Graph interpretation
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- Economy of language is key. Both songs and poems convey ideas concisely without unnecessary words.
- Imagery, metaphor, and symbolism are common techniques used in song lyrics and poems to make abstract ideas more concrete and engaging for readers/listeners.
- Repetition is used intentionally in both for emphasis and musical/aural effect. Refrains in songs
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April 19, 2018
Course #/Title: MATU-203 – Introduction to Statistics
Assignment Title: Final Class Project
Week Assessment Occurs: Week 8
Total Points for Assignment: 200 points
Criteria
EXEMPLARY
PROFICIENT
DEVELOPING
EMERGING
NOT COMPLETE
Part 1
Collection of Data
36-40
The paper fulfills all
instructions for Part 1. All
questions are thoroughly
answered and answers
demonstrate excellent
understanding of all topics.
30-35
One or two of the
required elements for
Part 1 is missing,
incomplete or
underdeveloped. Most
questions are
thoroughly answered
and answers
demonstrate good
understanding of all
topics.
20-29
Three required elements
for Part 1 are missing,
incomplete or
underdeveloped. Some
questions are thoroughly
answered but some lack
detail, and answers
demonstrate good
understanding of most,
but not all, topics.
1-19
Four or more required elements
for Part 1 are missing,
incomplete or underdeveloped.
Most questions are not
thoroughly answered and most
answers demonstrate poor
understanding of most topics.
0
Part 1 is missing from
submission, or its
contents are not a
response to the
assignment directions,
or the attempt is
confusing or incorrect
to the point of being
inadequate.
Part 2
Organization of
Data
36-40
The paper fulfills all
instructions for Part 2. All
data and statistics are
presented clearly and are
correct. All graphs are
presented correctly and
clearly with proper labeling.
All questions are thoroughly
answered and answers
demonstrate excellent
understanding of all topics.
30-35
One or two of the
required elements for
Part 2 is missing,
incomplete or
underdeveloped. Most
data and statistics are
presented mostly
clearly and are mostly
correct. Most graphs
are presented correctly
and clearly with proper
labeling. Most
questions are
thoroughly answered
20-29
Three required elements
for Part 2 are missing,
incomplete or
underdeveloped. Some
data and statistics are
presented somewhat
clearly and are somewhat
correct. Some graphs are
presented correctly and
clearly with somewhat
proper labeling. Some
questions are thoroughly
answered but some lack
detail, and answers
1-19
Four or more required elements
for Part 2 are missing,
incomplete or underdeveloped.
Most data and statistics are not
presented clearly or are not
correct. Most graphs are not
presented correctly and/or
clearly and/or don’t have proper
labeling. Most questions are not
thoroughly answered and most
answers demonstrate poor
understanding of most topics.
0
Part 2 is missing from
submission, or its
contents are not a
response to the
assignment directions,
or the attempt is
confusing or incorrect
to the point of being
inadequate.
April 19, 2018
and answers
demonstrate good
understanding of all
topics.
demonstrate good
understanding of most,
but not al.
APUS Assignment Rubric Undergraduate Level
EXEMPLARY
LEVEL
4
ACCOMPLISHED
LEVEL
3
DEVELOPING
LEVEL
2
BEGINNING
LEVEL
1
POINTS
FOCUS/THESIS
Student exhibits a clear understanding of the assignment. Work is clearly defined to help guide the reader throughout the assignment. Student builds upon the assignment with well-documented and exceptional supporting facts, figures, and/or statements.
Establishes a good comprehension of topic and in the building of the thesis. Student demonstrates an effective presentation of thesis, with most support statements helping to support the key focus of assignment
Student exhibits a basic understanding of the intended assignment, but the formatting and grammar is not supported throughout the assignment. The reader may have some difficulty in seeing linkages between thoughts. Student has limited the quality of the assignment.
Exhibits a limited understanding of the assignment. Reader is unable to follow the logic used for the thesis and development of key themes. Assignment instructions were not followed. Student’s writing is weak in the inclusion of supporting facts or statements. Paper includes more than 25% quotes, which renders it unoriginal.
4
SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE
Student demonstrates proficient command of the subject matter in the assignment. Assignment shows an impressive level of depth of student’s ability to relate course content to practical examples and applications. Student provides comprehensive analysis of details, facts, and concepts in a logical sequence.
Student exhibits above average usage of subject matter in assignment. Student provides above average ability in relating course content in examples given. Details and facts presented provide an adequate presentation of student’s current level of subject matter knowledge.
The assignment reveals that the student has a general, fundamental understanding of the course material. Whereas, there are areas of some concerning in the linkages provided between facts and supporting statements. Student generally explains concepts, but only meets the minimum requirements in this area.
Student tries to explain some concepts, but overlooks critical details. Assignment appears vague or incomplete in various segments. Student presents concepts in isolation, and does not perceive to have a logical sequencing of ideas.
4
CRITICAL THINKING
Student demonstrates a higher-level of critical thinking necessary for undergraduate level work. Learner provides a strategic approach in presenting examples of problem solving or critical thinking, while drawing logical conclusions which are not immediately obvious. Student provides well-supported ideas and reflection with a variety of current and/or world views in the assignment
Student exhibits a good command of critical thinking skills in the presentation of material and supporting statements. Assignment demonstrates the student’s above average use of relating concepts by using a variety of factors. Overall, student provides ade.
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Week Assessment Occurs: Week 8
Total Points for Assignment: 200 points
Criteria
EXEMPLARY
PROFICIENT
DEVELOPING
EMERGING
NOT COMPLETE
Part 1
Collection of Data
36-40
The paper fulfills all
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One or two of the
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1-19
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for Part 1 are missing,
incomplete or underdeveloped.
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answers demonstrate poor
understanding of most topics.
0
Part 1 is missing from
submission, or its
contents are not a
response to the
assignment directions,
or the attempt is
confusing or incorrect
to the point of being
inadequate.
Part 2
Organization of
Data
36-40
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instructions for Part 2. All
data and statistics are
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correct. All graphs are
presented correctly and
clearly with proper labeling.
All questions are thoroughly
answered and answers
demonstrate excellent
understanding of all topics.
30-35
One or two of the
required elements for
Part 2 is missing,
incomplete or
underdeveloped. Most
data and statistics are
presented mostly
clearly and are mostly
correct. Most graphs
are presented correctly
and clearly with proper
labeling. Most
questions are
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20-29
Three required elements
for Part 2 are missing,
incomplete or
underdeveloped. Some
data and statistics are
presented somewhat
clearly and are somewhat
correct. Some graphs are
presented correctly and
clearly with somewhat
proper labeling. Some
questions are thoroughly
answered but some lack
detail, and answers
1-19
Four or more required elements
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correct. Most graphs are not
presented correctly and/or
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labeling. Most questions are not
thoroughly answered and most
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understanding of most topics.
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Part 2 is missing from
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APUS Assignment Rubric Undergraduate Level
EXEMPLARY
LEVEL
4
ACCOMPLISHED
LEVEL
3
DEVELOPING
LEVEL
2
BEGINNING
LEVEL
1
POINTS
FOCUS/THESIS
Student exhibits a clear understanding of the assignment. Work is clearly defined to help guide the reader throughout the assignment. Student builds upon the assignment with well-documented and exceptional supporting facts, figures, and/or statements.
Establishes a good comprehension of topic and in the building of the thesis. Student demonstrates an effective presentation of thesis, with most support statements helping to support the key focus of assignment
Student exhibits a basic understanding of the intended assignment, but the formatting and grammar is not supported throughout the assignment. The reader may have some difficulty in seeing linkages between thoughts. Student has limited the quality of the assignment.
Exhibits a limited understanding of the assignment. Reader is unable to follow the logic used for the thesis and development of key themes. Assignment instructions were not followed. Student’s writing is weak in the inclusion of supporting facts or statements. Paper includes more than 25% quotes, which renders it unoriginal.
4
SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE
Student demonstrates proficient command of the subject matter in the assignment. Assignment shows an impressive level of depth of student’s ability to relate course content to practical examples and applications. Student provides comprehensive analysis of details, facts, and concepts in a logical sequence.
Student exhibits above average usage of subject matter in assignment. Student provides above average ability in relating course content in examples given. Details and facts presented provide an adequate presentation of student’s current level of subject matter knowledge.
The assignment reveals that the student has a general, fundamental understanding of the course material. Whereas, there are areas of some concerning in the linkages provided between facts and supporting statements. Student generally explains concepts, but only meets the minimum requirements in this area.
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4
CRITICAL THINKING
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Conclusion and Future Recommendations
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Suggested template
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Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
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Apply the course concepts of the dark side of self-esteem and .docxYASHU40
Apply the course concepts of the
dark side of self-esteem
and
moral hypocrisy
to this type of behavior. What do you conclude about people who behave in such a way? Hint: Explicitly use each concept by name and also give a one sentence definition of it before explaining how the concepts apply to these people.
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Apply information from the Aquifer Case Study to answer the foll.docxYASHU40
Apply information from the Aquifer Case Study to answer the following discussion questions:
Discuss the Mrs. Gomez’s history that would be pertinent to her difficulty sleeping. Include chief complaint, HPI, Social, Family and Past medical history that would be important to know.
Describe the physical exam and diagnostic tools to be used for Mrs. Gomez. Are there any additional you would have liked to be included that were not?
Please list 3 differential diagnoses for Mrs. Gomez and explain why you chose them. What was your final diagnosis and how did you make the determination?
What plan of care will Mrs. Gomez be given at this visit, include drug therapy and treatments; what is the patient education and follow-up?
THe example is uplaod
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Apply appropriate elements of the U.S. legal system and the U.S. Con.docxYASHU40
Apply appropriate elements of the U.S. legal system and the U.S. Constitution to business scenarios for impacting decisions in authentic situation
Apply concepts of ethics, morality, and civil and criminal law to business scenarios for informed corporate decision makingAnalyze the basic elements of a contract and a quasi-contract for their application to commercial and real estate scenarios
Differentiate between the various types of business organizations for informing rights and responsibilities
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APA format Analysis of the Culture using a Culturally Competent.docxYASHU40
APA format
"Analysis of the Culture using a Culturally Competent Model"
1. Use "giger and davidhizar transcultural assessment model" to evaluate the jewish population.
2. Explain the model.
3. Apply this model to the jewish cultural group.
4. Using this model, develop a plan of care at it relates to culturally diverse needs of this cultural group (jewish).
· Include 2-3 highest priority health care needs.
· Use an interdisciplinary approach including community resources, governmental organizations, non-for-profit organizations, outreach centers, religious organizations and hospital provided community activities and professional associations like nursing and health care associations.
Identify other Health Care Professionals that should be included in your plan (interdisciplinary)
NOTE: use the background information from the attachment below for the jewish population in nursing titled "assignment culture part 1"
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Week 7 Discussion Question: Chapter 29, Mental Health Disorders
Part One
: Hypochondriasis can be a problem for older adults. What situations contribute to hypochondriasis and what interventions can nurses provide that will address this problem in older adults?
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APPLE 13Business Analytics Plan for BIAM300Author Miguel .docxYASHU40
APPLE 13
Business Analytics Plan for BIAM300
Author: Miguel Canales
Date: March 16, 2020
SECTION 1: Company Background and Strategy
Organization Name
Apple Inc.
1.2. LexisNexis Dossier
Strategic Positioning Diagram
Product Innovation
Explanation of Product Innovation Positioning
In Apple Company, the main aspect behind its growth is product innovation. The main two factors for the success of Apple Company is creating ideas as well as testing their products. Without the several innovations that the company implement the company will still grow since it has loyal customers that use their existing products. The organizations might not consist new clients, so that they can get new clients they need to develop new ideas. Development and research are the main key performance indicator that are advantage to the company. Carrying out research to find out what kind of products the clients need and providing the exact products that people need is what improve the organization strategic position. Researching on what type of products the market need will assist Apple Company to develop products needed by their customers. Assessing the company additional Key Performance Indicator under the current innovation is what offers advantages to the organization (Elmansy, 2016).
SMART Objective for Strategic Positioning
The most relevant section in product innovation is the testing of the products. Ensuring that products and that the products are operating properly is an important factor for the organization business to improve. The technology is the main strategy is the main performance indicator that assist to meet their objectives. Coming up with a state product art to maintain their clients happiness and ensure that they expect for the company to come up with new and well improved products. Through coming up with technology that is easy and dependable to utilize will be an advantage to the organization all the products need to be made with the inclusion of the client and what the client will require. Having the clients to test the company products is also an important thing that the company should practice (Elmansy, 2016).
Customer Intimacy
Explanation of Customer Intimacy Positioning
Another necessary section of Apple organization is the client intimacy. Customer intimacy is mostly concerned on the understanding of client problems. It is important that the Apple Company understand the client wants before the clients, either to be a new product or to be an improved product. Apple Company is organizing their products in the need of client’s need. Since Apple Company have more loyal clients, it is an evidence that the company offer relevant products to their clients. Tracking the client’s incidents as the key performance indicators that is utilize in this region. The Apple Company provides several way to offer assistances to the clients when there is an issue with some of their products.
SMART Objective for Customer Intimacy
What assist Apple organizat.
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Week 4 Discussion Question: Chapter 13, Comfort and Pain Management
With the realization that pain is highly prevalent among older adults, please answer the following questions:
Part Two
: What is the prevalence of pain in older adults? How will you, as a nurse, be more aware of
pain issues related to older adults and what will the nurse incorporate into practice to alleviate these
issues?
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APA Style [Sources, included] single-spaced, one to two-page paper responding to the prompt: What should be the primary roles of higher education institutions in our society?
Include:
Knowledge enterprise, research, continuing our democracy, and Source of expertise as primary roles.
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Application Case Siemens Builds a Strategy-Oriented HR System.docxYASHU40
Application Case Siemens Builds a Strategy-Oriented HR System
Siemens is a 150-year-old German company, but it’s not the company it was even a few years ago. Until recently, Siemens focused on producing electrical products. Today the firm has diversified into software, engineering, and services. It is also global, with more than 400,000 employees working in 190 countries. In other words, Siemens became a world leader by pursuing a corporate strategy that emphasized diversifying into high-tech products and services, and doing so on a global basis.
With a corporate strategy like that, human resource management plays a big role at Siemens. Sophisticated engineering and services require more focus on employee selection, training, and compensation than in the average firm, and globalization requires delivering these services globally. Siemens sums up the basic themes of its HR strategy in several points. These include:
A living company is a learning company.
The high-tech nature of Siemens’ business means that employees must be able to learn on a continuing basis. Siemens uses its system of combined classroom and hands-on apprenticeship training around the world to help facilitate this. It also offers employees extensive continuing education and management development.
Global teamwork is the key to developing and using all the potential of the firm’s human resources.
Because it is so important for employees throughout Siemens to feel free to work together and interact, employees have to understand the whole Siemens process not just bits and pieces. To support this, Siemens provides extensive training and development. It also ensures that all employees feel they’re part of a strong, unifying corporate identity. For example, HR uses cross-border, cross-cultural experiences as prerequisites for career advances.
A climate of mutual respect is the basis of all relationships—within the company and with society.
Siemens contends that the wealth of nationalities, cultures, languages, and outlooks represented by its employees is one of its most valuable assets. It therefore engages in numerous HR activities aimed at building openness, transparency, and fairness, and supporting diversity.
Assignment Content
Read
“Application Case: Siemens Builds a Strategy-Oriented HR System” in Ch. 3 of
Human Resource Management
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Write
350- to 700-word response to the following after reading the case:
Identify examples of at least four strategically required organizational outcomes, and four required workforce competencies and behaviors for Siemens, based on the information in this case.
Identify at least four strategically relevant HR policies and activities that Siemens has instituted to help human resource management contribute to achieving Siemens’ strategic goals.
Discuss the following regarding Siemens' strategic goals:
What overall goals does Siemens want to achieve?
What must Siemens do operationally to achieve its goals?
What empl.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...Diana Rendina
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ENG COMPOSITION LESSON 1-6 EXAMINATIONSLesson 1 Essays and .docx
1. ENG COMPOSITION LESSON 1-6 EXAMINATIONS
Lesson 1: Essays and paragraph Development
Examination Number:050412
Questions 1-10: Select the one best answer to each question.
1. In “Words that Wound,” which of the following does Vail
argue is one result of bullying?
A. Increased toughness and self-esteem
B. Decreased ability to learn
C. An increase in diseases such as asthma
D. A decrease in child obesity
2. In “An Amazing Journey: 100 Years in America,” what do
Simon and Cannon say was one of the most difficult events of
Striecher's time?
A. A flue epidemic
B. A series of bank failures
C. An animal-disease epidemic
D. A heat wave
3. How does Zuger Learn a lot immediately about her two
interns in “Defining a Doctor, with a Tear, a Shrug, and a
Schedule”?
2. A. By reading their resumes
B. By comparing what they have in their pockets
C. By interviewing them
D. By comparing their recommendations
4. What solution does Simon offers in “Would You Buy a Car
That Looked Like This?”
A. He wants to apply large warning labels to SUVs telling
consumers about their environmental hazards and other dangers.
B. He wants Congress to impose a flue tax.
C. He wants Congress to pass a series of laws preventing the
industry from making more SUVs.
d. He wants mayors to ban SUVs in city centers.
5. What kinds of things does White recommended in “Bringing
Out Your Child's Gifts”
that a parent provide for “visual-spatial” children?
A. Chess, checkers and other games
B. Books, records and tapes
C. Musical instruments and music lessons
D. Diagrams, maps and construction kits
6. According to White, how do “intrapersonal children” learn
best?
3. A. In large groups
B. On their own
C. With a tutor
D. As part of a team
7. Which of the following is a negative effect Steinberg
attributes to part-time work in “Part-Time Employment
Undermines Students' Commitment to School”?
A. High drug and alcohol use
B. Petty crime and vandalism
C. Gang-related activities
D. Work-related injuries
8. In Steirer's “When Volunteerism Isn't Noble,” what things
did the school official quoted ask her to choose between?
A. Her education and her reputation
B. Her values and her diploma
C. Her friends and her parents
D. Her career and her volunteer work
9. Which of the following best expresses how Meilander thinks
we should feel towards the dead in his essay “Strip Mining' the
Dead: When Human Organs Are for Sale”?
4. A. Matter-of-fact
B. Respectful and fearful
C. Curious
D. Loving and caring
10 According to Jones in “Not White, Just Right,” why do many
African American youths rejects Standard English?
A. They see it as “talking white.”
B. They don't have good role models.
C. They don't want to lose their heritage.
D. They don't enjoy reading or writing.
Questions 11-15: Choose the sentence that does not provide
effective support for the thesis statement given.
11. My first summer job, as an assistant to Dr. Barto the
Magician, was one of the strangest yet most rewarding
experiences in my young life.
A. By the end of the summer, I had stuffed miles of colorful
scarves into false sleeves and perfected my baritone
introduction to Dr. Barton's act.
B. I learned how to overcome my fear of large audiences and in
fact, how to charm them
C. The food we eat before the shows left a lot to be desired, but
it was free.
5. D. I have Dr. Barton to thank, at least in part, for my current
career in public speaking.
12. Seema finds that reconciling the competing desires of her
traditional immigrant parents and her modern American friends
is the most difficult part of being a second-generation
American.
A. With a wry smile, Seema mentions that her father hopes to
arrange a marriage for her with a young man from a suitable
family from his hometown.
B. Her mother, a pediatrician at the local hospital, “Is kind of
my role model,” Seema points out.
C. Seema's best friend, Liz has asked Seema to accompany her
on a “girl-only” drive from San Francisco to Alaska, “ a place
I'm dying to see for myself,” she ways a little wistfully.
D. Seema explains that she would like to rent a room in her
friends Mark's off-campus apartment next semester, but she may
decide to save money and avoid family arguments by continuing
to live at home with her parents.
13. The rising number of suburbs encounters with bears in parts
of the eastern United States is a result of a greater human
presence in areas that were once sparsely populated.
A. The growth of the suburb has pushed developments into
wooden areas where few people once lived.
B. Bears in the wild live on barriers, smaller animals, and other
food they find or kill, but they quickly develop a taste for fast
food and human garbage if it's available.
C. If food is plentiful, bears may stop hibernating and remain on
6. the prowl year-round.
D. Bears that survive by raiding garbage cans and restaurant
dumpsters have been known to become obese, according to
wildlife biologists.
14. A few simple steps can help most households lower their
energy bills.
A. Compact fluorescent light bulbs can replace standard
incandescent bulbs, using a fraction of the energy.
B. Caulking around windows, door and outlets can stop drafts
that increase home heating and cooling costs.
C. Research into alternative fuel sources should eventually
allow the United States to reduce or eliminate its dependency on
foreign energy.
D. When it's time to replace an old appliance, homeowners
should look for a new one with the government‘s “energy star'
rating, which will cost less to run.
15. Visits to my grandparents' farm taught me to entertain
myself
A My grandfather built little wooden boats that I sailed along
the irrigation ditches.
B. The cellar door, which sloped down from the side of the
house, made an excellent slide when I sat on a sheet of waxed
paper.
C. Grandma would bring me breakfast in bed, over my mother's
objections.
7. D. I loved to play with the kittens in the hayloft of the barn.
Questions 16-19: Read the following passage and then choose
the best answer for each question.
The record companies tend to blame file-sharing. College
students who download music from their computers don't go out
and buy CD's or so the theory goes. Some music companies are
so convinced of this idea that they're suing student file-sharers
for billions of dollars. Many consumers, on the other hand,
argue that the problem in flat music sales lies with the products.
Fans charge that the music industry simply tries to sign bands of
songs and creating little enthusiasm among potential buyers.
Hollywood blockbusters have suffered from a similar lack of
imagination. Music lovers also argue that too much of the music
promoted heavily by the recording industry is aimed at
teenagers. Therefore, they say, older buyer – who usually have
more money-have little interest in purchasing new music.
Although record companies and consumers may disagree with
each other about the music industry slump, perhaps there is
some truth in both groups' theories.
16. Which of the following would be the best topic sentence for
the paragraph?
A. The music industry has a legitimate complaint against
Napster and other file-sharing companies
B. Various groups offer different reasons for the decline in
popular music sales over recent years
C. Why is today's music so terrible?
D. Hollywood and the recording industry have a great deal in
common.
8. 17. Which of the following sentence provides primary support
for the topic sentence?
A. College students who download music from their computers
don't go out and buy CD's or so the theory goes.
B. Many consumers on the other hand, argue that the problem in
flat music sales lies with the product.
C. Hollywood blockbusters have suffered from a similar lack of
imagination.
D. Therefore, they say, older buyers-who usually have more
money-have little interest in purchasing new music.
18. Which of he following sentence is a supporting detail?
A. The record companies tend to blame file-sharing
B. Many consumers on the other hand, argue that the problem in
flat music sales les with the products.
C. Fans charge that the music industry simply tries to sign
bands that resemble other popular bands, resulting in boring
repeats of the same kinds of songs and creating little enthusiasm
among potential buyers.
D. Hollywood blockbusters have suffered from a similar lack of
imagination.
19. Which sentence from the paragraph above does not provide
primary or secondary support for the main point?
A. The record companies tend to blame file-sharing.
B. Some music companies are so convinced of this idea that
9. they're suing student file-sharers for billions of dollars.
C. Fans charge that the music industry simply tries to sign
bands that resemble other popular bands, resulting in boring
repeats of the same kinds of songs and creating little enthusiasm
among potential buyers.
D. Hollywood blockbusters have suffered from a similar lack of
imagination.
Question 20-24: Read the following passage, and then choose
the best answer for each question.
Several factors may prevent many people from trying to cook
Indian food at home. Indian dishes almost always contain many
different spices. The spices should be freshly ground and
sometimes toasted to bring out the flavor. Many recipes involve
several different steps, for example, a recipe calling for paneer
– a kind of cheese – will probably require a cook to make the
cheese as well as a sauce in which to cook it. Some chefs
consider tofu an adequate substitute for paneer. In addition a
proper Indian meal consists of many different dishes, and busy
working people seldom have the time to cook more than one or
two things for a meal. These factors certainly make cooking
Indian food time-consuming, but most people who try find that
it is well worth the effort.
20. Which of the sentences is the topic sentence?
A. Indian dishes almost always contain many different spices.
B. Some chefs consider tofu an adequate substitute for paneer.
C. In addition, a proper Indian meal consists of many people
from trying to cook Indian food at home.
10. 21. Which of the following sentences provides primary support
for the topic sentence?
A. The spices should be freshly ground and sometimes toasted
to bring out the best flavor.
B. Many recipes involve several different steps.
C. Some chefs consider tofu an adequate substitute for paneer.
D. Several factors may prevent many people from trying to cook
Indian food at home
22. Which of the following sentences is a supporting detail?
A. For example, a recipe calling for paneer- a kin of cheese-will
probably requires cook to make the cheese as well as a sauce in
which to cook it.
B. Indian dishes almost always contain many different spices.
C. In addition, a proper Indian meal consists of many different
dishes and busy working people seldom have the time to cook
more than one or two things for a meal.
D. Several factors many may prevent many people from trying
to cook Indian food at home.
23. Which of the following sentences does not provide primary
or secondary support?
A. The spices should be freshly ground and sometimes toasted
to bring out the best flavor.
B. Many recipes involve several different steps.
11. C. Some chefs consider tofu an adequate substitute for paneer
D. In addition, a proper Indian meal consists of many different
dished and busy working people seldom have the time to cook
more than one or two things for a meal.
24. Which of the following sentences would be a good
alternative topic sentence for this paragraph?
A. For a variety of reasons, many cooks are intimidated by the
idea of preparing Indian food from scratch.
B. Indian food is not especially difficult to prepare well.
C. Making homemade paneer is well worth the extra trouble.
D. Buying fresh product every day is essential to proper Indian
cooking
Questions 25-29: Read the following passage, and than choose
the best answer for each question.
If you have getting spam – unwanted e-mail message from
strange-you can take steps to decrease your chances of
becoming a spammer's target. Spam messages may tell you to
“click here” to be removed from the spammer's address book,
but you shouldn't. Spammer's use those links to find out if e-
mail addresses are genuine. Clicking on the lint tells the sender
that you received and read the message. Your actions will cause
you to get more spam, not less. Spam is more than a mere
annoyance-it can cause your mail program to run out of memory
space. You should also avoid buying anything from a spam
message. If you want a prescription drug or a lower mortgage
rate, get it from a source that doesn't use spam. Although these
steps may not complete eliminate spam from your mailbox, they
should provide some relief from the problem.
25. Which of the sentences is the top sentence?
12. A. If you have getting spam-unwanted e-mail messages from
strangers-you can take steps to decrease your chance of
becoming a spammer's target.
B. Spam messages may tell you to “click here” to be removed
from the spammer's address book, but you shouldn't.
C. If you want a prescription drug or lower mortgage rate, get it
from a source that doesn't use spam.
D. Buying from spammers only encourages them to keep up
their annoying tactics.
26. Which of the following sentences provides primary support
for the topic sentence?
A. If you hate getting spam-unwanted e-mail messages from
strangers-you can take steps to decrease your chances of
becoming a spammer's target.
B. Spammer's use those links to find out if e-mail addresses are
genuine.
C. You should also avoid buying from a spam message.
D. If you want a prescription drug or a lower mortgage rate, get
it from a source that doesn't use spam.
27. Which of the following sentences is a supporting detail?
A. Spam messages may tell you to “click here” to be removed
from the spammer's address book, but you shouldn't.
B. Clicking on the link tells the sender that you have received
and read the message.
C. Spam is more than a mere annoyance-it can cause your mail
program to run out of memory space.
D. You should also avoid buying anything from a spam
message.
28. Which of the following sentences does not provide primary
or secondary support?
A. Spam messages may tell you to “click here” to be removed
from the spammer's address book, but you shouldn't.
B. Spammers use those links to find out if e-mail addresses are
genuine.
C. Your actions will cause you to get more spam, not less.
13. D. Spam is more than a mere annoyance-it can cause your mail
program to run out of memory space.
29. Which of the following sentences would be a good
alternative topic sentence for this paragraph?
A. A few simple actions can help you avoid receiving unwanted
e-mail messages from strangers or spam.
B. Return addresses on messages are frequently unreliable.
C. A long-standing e-mail address may become nearly useless if
spammers target t.
D. The main rule of avoiding spam is to refuse to make
purchases from any company that advertises through spam.
30. The denotative meaning of words acquires through use.
A. Its figurative meaning
B. The shade of meaning that the word acquires through use.
C. Easily determined by consulting a thesaurus.
D. The literal meaning of the word.
Lesson 2: Revising and Editing
Examination Number: 050413
Whichever methods you use in submitting your exam answers to
the school, you must use the number above.
Questions 1-4: Read the following passages and then choose the
best answer for each question.
(1) While most people think of space as the next frontier, there
is another frontier close to home. (2) It is the underground
frontier and the pioneers probing it are amateur cave explorers,
or cavers. (3) Many of their discoveries come by accident, when
they are looking for one thing and find another. Just such an
accident occurred recently when cavers exploring a cavern in
Croatia found the world's deepest hole. (4) Its depth is 1,693
feet, which is 217 feet deeper than the previous record holder in
Austria.
(5) ………………, the Empire State Building is 1,454 feet high.
14. (6) In fact, climbing the Empire State Building would probably
be just as difficult as descending into this Croatian hole. (7)
The Croatian discovery is not the deepest cave on Earth,
however. (8) According to cavers, a “hole” is a straight vertical
drop that is too steep to walk down; …………….. a “cave”
descends more gradually without such a steep drop.
1. Which sentence is off the point of the paragraph?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 6
2. Which transitional word or phrase inserted into Sentence 5
would aid coherence?
A. To put that measurement in perspective
B. Regardless
C. For your information
D. An important fact to keep in mind
3. Which sentence would provide the best support for Sentence
7?
A. It takes a special type of person, careful training and superb
equipment to go down safely into an extremely deep hole.
B. Nobody earns a living at caving; all cavers support
themselves with separate fulltime jobs.
C. The deepest cave is the 5,130-foot-deep Krubera Cave in the
Asian country of Georgia.
D. Croatia is in Southern Central Europe, and its capital is
Zagreb.
4. Which transitional word or phrase inserted into Sentence 8
would aid coherence?
A. And
B. Whereas
C. Wherefore
D. More to the point.
Questions 5-8: Read the following passage, and then choose the
15. best answer for each question.
(1) Mosquitoes have always been an annoyance to humans. (2)
However, with the presence in the United States of West Nile
virus and fierce Asia tiger mosquitoes, any way of avoiding
these pests has become increasingly important. (3)
………………, many homeowners may be interested to know
about a recently patented birdbath that kills mosquito's eggs. (4)
A birdbath is essentially pool of standing water. (5) Mosquitoes
have in common with most insects the ability to lay many eggs
at one time. (6) Operating on batteries, solar power or
electricity, the birdbath is equipped with a small computer chip.
(7) ………………, this chip instructs a pump to flush out the
birdbath's water. (8) Then, the water is forced through a fine-
mesh filter. (9) Any mosquito eggs in the water are crushed as
they go through the filter.
5. Which sentence is off the point of the paragraph?
A. Sentence 2
B. Sentence 4
C. Sentence 5
D. Sentence 8
6. Which transitional word or phrase inserted into Sentence 3
would aid coherence?
A. Therefore
B. Also
C. But
D. Meanwhile
7. Which transitional word or phrase inserted into Sentence 7
would aid coherence?
A. At the bottom
B. Every few days
C. Nevertheless
D. On the other hand
8. Which sentence would provide the best support for Sentence
4?
A. Standing water is precisely where mosquitoes prefer to lay
16. their eggs.
B. This is why birds find birdbaths to be nonthreatening and
excellent sources of water.
C. Although mosquitoes prefer mud puddles or water in ditches,
they will use birdbaths if no other water is available.
D. Birdbaths, however, come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
Questions 9-10: Choose the least clichéd, most appropriate
figure of speech to fill in the blank.
9. Many people thought women would die like …………. if they
were too physically active
A. A. A butterfly in a whirlwind
B. B. Dogs in a fight
C. C. Flies on flypaper
D. D. An old tree
10. 10. During World War II, a women's baseball league drew
spectators like …………. when a shortage of male players
depleted men's teams.
A. A. Months to a flame
B. B. A snake in the grass
C. C. Bears to honey
D. D. Bees to a field of poppies.
Question 11-23: Read each sentence or phrase. If its
construction and word usage is correct, choose “No change.” If
there's an error, choose the revision that best is represents the
traits of good writing.
11. Living with gusto. That's what many people yearn for.
A. To live with gusto are what many citizens yearn for.
B. To live with gusto. That's what many of us yearn to do.
C. Living with gusto is what many American yearn to do.
D. No change
12. I was sitting on a long bridge, while the sun sinks low in the
sky.
A. I was sitting on a long bridge over Campbell's Creek while
17. the sun sinks low in the western sky, almost gone from view.
B. As I was sitting on the rotten long bridge over Campbell's
Creek, the sun sank low in the sky.
C. The sun sank low in sky, when I sit on the rotten long bridge
over the creek.
D. No change
13. The region has dry, sandy soil. Always blown about by the
ever-present wind.
A. A. Dry, sandy soil. It is blown into strange formations by the
ever-present wind.
B. B. The ever-present wind blows the region's dry, sandy soil
into strange formations.
C. C. The region has dry, sandy soil always being blown into
strange formation by the ever-[resent wind.
D. D. No change
14. 14. The climbers had choices. To go over a cliff or to turn
back, they decided to try it.
A. A. The climbers had two choices: to go over a four-hundred-
foot cliff or to turn back. They decided to make the attempt.
B. B. The climbers had two choices. To go over a four-hundred-
foot cliff or to turn back. They decided to try it.
C. C. The climbers had two choices. To go over a four-hundred-
foot cliff or to turn back. They decided to try it.
D. D. No change.
15. 15. E. B White died in 1985 even though his work continued
to inspire readers.
A. A. Although E. B. White died in 1985, his work continued to
inspire readers.
B. B. E. B. White died in 1985 and his work continued to
inspire readers.
C. C. Until E. B. White died in 1985, his work continued to
inspire readers.
D. D. No change
18. 16. 16. Juggling a portfolio, art box, illustration boards and
drawing pads; I ask Jane if I looked ridiculous.
A. A. As I juggle a portfolio, art box, illustration boards and
drawing pads, I ask Jane if I looked ridiculous.
B. B. Because I can hardly balance a portfolio, art box,
illustration board and drawing pads, I have looked ridiculous to
Jane.
C. C. Carrying a portfolio, art box, illustration board and
drawing pads, Jane tole me I looked ridiculous.
D. D. No change
17. 17. Organized crime has been able to attract graduates just
as big business has; with good pay and the best equipment
money can buy.
A. A. Organized crime has been able to attract graduates just as
big business has: with good pay and the best equipment money
can buy.
B. B. Just like big business, organized crime has been able to
attract graduates with good pay and the best equipment money
can buy.
C. C. Organized crime had been able to attract graduates just as
big business has with good pay and the best equipment money
can buy.
D. D. No change
18. 18. Joan Didion investigated politics. Also extremely
intriguing to the great writer has been the exploration of human
emotions.
A. A. Both politics and the exploration of human emotions have
intrigued the great writer Joan Didion.
B. B. Joan Didion has investigated politics, while exploring
human emotions has also extremely intrigued this great writer.
C. C.The great writer Joan Didion investigated politics.
Exploring human emotions has also intrigued the writer to a
great extent.
19. D. D. No change
19. 19. Weather reports often give both the air temperature and
the wind chill.
A. A. In weather reports both the air temperature and the wind
chill are often gave.
B. B. In weather reports they often give both the air temperature
and also the wind chill.
C. C. Both the air temperature and the wind chill were often in
weather reports.
D. No D. No change
20. 20. Weaving around the barrels with speed and precision,
the audience applauded very loudly.
A. A. As the races wove around the barrels with speed and
precision, the audience erupted with loud applause.
B. B. Weaving around the barrels, the racers made the audience
burst into loud applause because of their speed and precision.
C. C. The racers' speed and precision in weaving around the
barrels caused the audience to applaud most loudly.
D. D. No change.
21. The reason the experiment failed is because the lab
equipment was very cruddy.
A. A. The reason the experiment failed is because of the fact
that the lab equipment was quit dirty.
B. B. The experiment failed because the lab equipment was
dirty.
C. C. The experiment failed due to the fact of dirty lab
equipment.
D. D. No change
20. 22. 22. Every states in the United States names an official bird,
flower and tree
A. A. Every state in the United States names an official bird,
grows an official flower and is known for an official tree.
B. B. Every state in the United States each names an official
bird, identifies an official flower and has official tree.
C. C. The states in the United States each names an official
bird, identifies an official flower, and picks an official tree.
D. D. No change
23 23. The Eastern hemlock is not only the state tree of
Pennsylvania but also it is a species threatened with extinction.
A. A. The Eastern hemlock is not the state tree of Pennsylvania
and also is a species threatened with extinction.
B. B. The Eastern hemlock is both the state tree of Pennsylvania
and also a species threatened with extinction.
C. C. The Eastern hemlock is not only the state tree of
Pennsylvania but also a species threatened with extinction
D. D. No change.
24. 24. Choose the sentence that's effectively written.
A. A. Many Americans do not eat well but consume too much
junk almost every day.
B. B. Many Americans regularly eat snacks loaded with fat,
calories and salt.
C. C. Americans ingest too many snacks foods with fat, calories
and salt every day or so.
D. D. Many Americans pig out on junk food most every day
even though it's full of fat, calories and salt.
25. 25. Choose the sentence that's most effective written.
A. A. In a recent study of the American diet, the National
Institutes of Health found that almost half of home-cooked
meals contained no vegetables.
B. B. According to a recent 2008 study of the foods consumed
by residents of the United States, most of the meals prepared in
21. the kitchen of America are vegetable deficient.
C. According to the National Institutes of Health in their recent
study of the American
diet, almost half of the home-cooked meals served in this
country contain no vegetables.
D. D. The National Institutes of Health recently said that a
study showed many American meals are missing the types of
food that are good for them.
26. 26. Choose the sentence that's most effective written.
A. A. Harry Houdini, whose real name at birth was Ehrich
Weiss, made the claim that he had been born in Appleton,
Wisconsin, but in actual fact he was born into the world in
Budapest, Hungary.
B. B. Even though whose real name at birth was Ehrich Weiss
claim that he had been born in Appleton, WI, but he was born in
Budapest, Hungary.
C. C. Harry Houdini, whose real name was Ehrich Weiss, claim
that he had been born in Appleton, Wisconsin, but in fact was
born in Budapest, Hungary
D. D. Although Harry Houdini claimed he was born in
Appleton, Wisconsin, he was born in Budapest, Hungary as
Erich Weiss.
Questions 27-30: Select the correct classification for each
sentence
27. 27. The screen door cracked and banged when Abby ran into
the house.
A. A. Complex, declarative
B. B. Simple, declarative
C. C. Compound, imperative
D. D. Complex, imperative
28. 28.Should he admit his mistake, or should he keep quiet and
hope to avoid discovery.
A. A. Simple, Interrogative
22. B. B. Compound –complex, interrogative
C. C. Complex, interrogative
D. D. Compound, interrogative
29. 29. People go on safari to watch wild animals in their
natural habitat.
A. A. Simple, declarative
B. B. Compound, declarative
C. C. Complex, declarative
D. D. Compound,-complex, declarative
30. 30. Dreams are necessary, but they can be frustrating unless
you have the means to attain them.
A. A. Simple-compound, declarative
B. B. Compound, declarative
C. C. Compound-complex, declarative
D. D. Complex, declarative
Lesson 3: Responding to
Text
Examination Number:
050414
Preparation for Examination 3
Responding To Text
1. Read Pages 21-25 in Chapter 2, “Reading and Writing about
Text,” as well as the related study guide discussions and self-
checks.
2. Skim the following essays and thenm based on your personal
interest in and connection to the content, choose one to read
actively.
“His Marriage and Hers: Childhood Roots,” by Daniel Goleman
(pages404-409)
“Dude, Do You Know What You Just Said?” by Mike Crissey
(pages 494-496)
“Too Immature for the Death Penalty,” by Paul Raeburn (pages
516-520)
“Hitting the ‘Granite Wall,” by Gary M. Stern (pages 545-549)
23. 3. Review the characteristics for the pattern of development that
your chosen essay exemplified. For example, “Too Immature for
the Death Penalty” is in the chapter discussing casual analysis,
so you would review characteristics for a cause- and effect
essay, which start on page 510.
Examination
Whichever method you use in submitting your exam answers to
the school, you must use the number above.
Objectives
For the essay topic you chose, write a response essay of 600 to
800 words in which you analyze the content and evaluate the
pattern of development used.
Topic
Link the essay to your own experiences in some key way.
Purpose
The purpose is to inform the reader the effectiveness of the
essay's pattern of development and about your personal
connection to the content.
Audience
Your English composition instructor is your audience.
Process
1. Using the reading and response strategies outline in Chapter
2, actively read your chosen essay several times. Remember to
gather information related to the pattern of development and to
an area of personal interest.
2. Narrow your focus appropriately for the assigned length and
topic.
3. Apply the prewriting, drafting, revising and editing strategies
covered in your textbook to develop your response essay.
4. Before composing your final draft, revise and edit further
according to the essay evaluation information given in the
Appendix of your study unit.
5. Submit the final draft of the essay to the school by mail or by
electronic submission in the required format. See Course
24. Procedures.
Caution: This writing assignment requires evidence only from
your experience and from the essay, not using evidence from
outside sources. See the plagiarism policy, which will apply to
any writer using information irresponsible.
Note: Begin working on your next exam but don't submit the
final draft until you receive the evaluation for this essay.
Remember your goal is to improve as a writer over the course of
each assignment.
Lesson 4: Describing and Illustrating
Examination Number: 050415
Preparation for Examination 4
Describing and Illustrating
1. Review Chapter 9, “Description: Portraying People, Places
and Things” (pages 239-280)
2. Review the tips for integrating illustration (pages 296) and
process analysis (pages 338-340) into an essay.
Examination
Whichever method you use in submitting your exam answers to
the school, you must use the number above.
Objective
Write a subjective descriptive essay of 750-1,000 words that
incorporates both illustration and process analysis.
Topic
Your topic is a hobby, sport, or activity that you enjoy doing.
You may be familiar with the proverb, “All work and no play
makes Jack a dull boy (or Jill a dull girl).” What activity do you
engage in for fun or relaxation to take your mind off your
studies? Perhaps you enjoy painting or hiking. Maybe you make
furniture or play ping pong. Describe a favorite pastime of
yours, showing how it helps relieve stress in your life. Include
illustrations from experience and a brief how –to explaination to
develop your description fully.
Patterns of Development
Use description supported by illustration and process analysis.
25. Purpose
Your primary purpose is to entertain reading through sharing
your enjoyment of the pastime. Your secondary purpose is to
inform readers about the basics of the activity.
Audience
Your fellow Penn Foster College students are your audience.
Process
1. Applying the given requirements, work through the Guided
Writing Assignment on pages 256-265. Narrow your focus
appropriately for the assigned length and use the subjective
approach as you write. Incorporate strategies from illustration
and process analysis to support the descriptive pattern.
2. As part of the revising and editing analysis, make any
necessary changes to your work to meet the assigned
requirements, including the essay evaluation information. See
the Appendix.
3. Submit the final draft of the essay to the school by mail or by
electronic submission in the required format. See the Course
Syllabus.
Caution: The essay requires evidence only form your
experiences, not evidence from outside sources. See the
plagiarism policy, which will apply to any writer using
information irresponsibly.
Note: Begin working on your next exam, but don't submit the
final draft until you receive the evaluation for this essay.
Remember your goal is to improve as a writer over the course of
each assignment.
Lesson 5: Defining and Analyzing
Examination Number: 050416
Preparation for Examination 5
Defining and Analyzing
1. Review Chapter 14, “Definition: Explanation What You
Mean” (pages 463-503).
26. 2. Review the tips for integrating cause and effect into an essay
(pages 520-522).
3. Review “Integrating Information from Sources” (pages 716-
733).
Examination
Whichever method you use in submitting your exam answers to
the school, you must use the number above.
Objective
Write an extended definition essay of 700-1,000 words that
incorporates cause and effect.
Topic
The topic is failure.
You're competing this exam because, you earned a failing grade
in your first attempt at English Composition. In this case,
failure refers to you not meeting a particular set of criteria.
Other types of failure may include not paying a bill on time or
missing out on an opportunity.
Based on your experiences, define failure in your own words.
Using a dictionary and information found at http:/ /
www.etymonline.coom/, include references to the root and
etymology of the word “failure.” Also provide a brief analysis
of the causes and effects of failure in various areas of your life,
including not earning a passing grade at your first attempt in
this required course.
Patterns of Development
Use definition and causal analysis.
Purpose
The purpose is to inform readers about your definition of
failure, as well as its primary cause and effects.
Audience
Your audience is fellow Penn Foster College students who are
currently taking English Composition for the first time.
Process
1. Work from “Discovering Causes and Effect” through
“Identifying Primary Causes and Effects,” (pages 524-527).
27. 2. Turn to page 478 and work from “Generating Ideas” up to
“Developing Your Thesis,” applying suggestions 2, 4, 5 and 6
from page 480. For steps 4, use only your own dictionary and
http:/ /www.etymonline.com/. Continue with “Developing Your
Thesis: on page 480 and narrow your focus properly for the
assigned length. Then work through the rest of the “Guided
Writing Assignment” to the middle of page 488.
3. To support your definition, incorporate information from
your own dictionary and the given Web site using MLA
attributions. You must causal analysis but may also use
strategies from any other patterns of development as
appropriate.
4. As part of the revising and editing analysis, make any
necessary changes to your work to meet the assigned
requirements, including the essay evaluation information. See
the Appendix.
5. Provide a Works Cited page at the end of your assignment for
your two sources. See page 725 for how you should cite your
dictionary. Use the following example when listing the Web
site. Citations aren't include in the required word count.
Harper, Douglas. “Failure.” Nov. 2001. Online Etymology
Dictionary. 20 Dec. 2008. http:/
/www,etymonline.com/index.php?search=failure&searchmode=n
one.
6. Submit the final draft essay with the word cited page to the
school by mail or by electronic submission in the required
format. See Course Procedures.
Notice: Begin working on your next exam but don't submit the
final draft until you receive the evaluation for this essay.
Remember your goal is to improve as a writer over the course of
each assignment.
28. Lesson 6: Arguing and
Comparing
Examination Number:
050417
Preparation for Examination 6
Arguing and comparing
1. Review Chapter 16 and 17 (pages 555-636)
2. Review the tips for integrating comparison and contrast into
any essay (page 387)
Examination
Whichever method you use in submitting your exam answers to
the school, you must use the number above.
Note: This examination counts as the final exam for this course,
so it's worth 30 percent of your course grade. You will not
complete a separate proctored examination.
Objectives
Write an argument of 1,000-1,250 words that incorporates
comparison and contrast.
Topic
Convince your readers either to enact or to stop the enactment
of a law for one of the following:
v According to the American Red Cross, someone needs blood
every two seconds in the United States and to meet that need,
six million blood donations are needed each year. Most people
are aware that hospitals depend on blood donations, but other
than donors' good will, there's no certainty that blood will be
available whenever it's needed. Should people be required to
donate blood at least once a year if a doctor determines they're
physically capable of doing so?
v Global positioning system units (GPS devices) are becoming
increasingly popular. In fact, more and more automobile
29. manufacturers are including them as a standard feature in new
vehicles to enable owners to access detailed directions from
place to place and to track their automobile in case it's stolen.
These units also provide an average ground speed. Should states
require that all vehicles be equipped with GPS units that
transmit a signal that the Police can track in order to enforce
speed limits.
Patterns of Development
Use argument with comparison/contrast and any other strategies
you need to develop your thesis fully.
Purpose
The primary purpose is to persuade the readers to agree with
your position. The secondary purpose is to express your feelings
about the readers taking action on the topic (secondary purpose)
Audience
Write to a neutral or wavering audience of your fellow citizens.
(Don't write to an agreeing audience or to a disagreeing
audience)
Process
1. Work from “Choosing Subject to Compare” through
“Discovering Similarities and Differences and Generating
Details,” pages 389-391.
2. Applying the given requirements, work through pages 606 to
the top of 609 in the section Generating Ideas and Writing Your
Thesis. Skip the section entitled “Researching the Issue.”
Narrow the focus appropriately for the assigned length before
attempting to develop the essay.
3. Continue the Guided Writing Assignment with Developing
Your Thesis and making a claim on page 610 through page 619.
Incorporate comparison and contrast as well as other patterns of
development as needed to accomplish your purpose.
4. As part of the revising and editing analysis, students must
make any necessary changes to their work to meet the assigned
requirements, including the essay evaluation information. See
30. Appendix.
5. Submit the final draft of your essay to the school by mail or
by electronic submission in the required format. See Course
Procedures.
Caution: The essay requires evidence only from your
experience, not evidence from outside sources. See the
plagiarism policy, while applying to any writer using
information irresponsibly.