Deck 27: Health Disparities and Racial Diversity in America

Question 1

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Hales, An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change , Brief, 7^th ed., 2012, p. 8. ​ ​
Health Disparities
Despite great improvements in the overall health of the nation, Americans who are members of racial and ethnic groups-including black or African Americas, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, and Pacific Islanders-are more likely than whites to suffer poor health and die prematurely. There is a longevity gap between white and black women and between white and black men. Many factors, including genetic variations, environmental influences, and specific health behaviors, contribute to these disparities .
We live in the most diverse nation on Earth, one that is becoming increasingly diverse. For society, this variety can be both enriching and divisive. Tolerance and acceptance of others have always been part of the American creed. By working together, Americans have created a country that remains, to those outside our borders, a symbol of opportunity.
This racial diversity also means varying susceptibility to disease. However , in defining race as a risk factor for certain health conditions, classifications such as "black" or "Hispanic" may be overly broad. Among Hispanics, for instance, Puerto Ricans suffer disproportionately from asthma, HIV/AIDS, and high infant mortality, while Mexican Americans have higher rates for diabetes. If, like many Americans, you come from a racially mixed background, your health profile may be complex.
What is the tone of the author?

A)argumentative
B)informal
C)objective
D)enraged

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Hales, An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change , Brief, 7^th ed., 2012, p. 8. ​ ​
Health Disparities
Despite great improvements in the overall health of the nation, Americans who are members of racial and ethnic groups-including black or African Americas, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, and Pacific Islanders-are more likely than whites to suffer poor health and die prematurely. There is a longevity gap between white and black women and between white and black men. Many factors, including genetic variations, environmental influences, and specific health behaviors, contribute to these disparities .
We live in the most diverse nation on Earth, one that is becoming increasingly diverse. For society, this variety can be both enriching and divisive. Tolerance and acceptance of others have always been part of the American creed. By working together, Americans have created a country that remains, to those outside our borders, a symbol of opportunity.
This racial diversity also means varying susceptibility to disease. However , in defining race as a risk factor for certain health conditions, classifications such as "black" or "Hispanic" may be overly broad. Among Hispanics, for instance, Puerto Ricans suffer disproportionately from asthma, HIV/AIDS, and high infant mortality, while Mexican Americans have higher rates for diabetes. If, like many Americans, you come from a racially mixed background, your health profile may be complex.
In the reading passage, disparities means: ​

A)differences
B)similarities
C)despair
D)hopelessness

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage . "To look at my roommate and me, you'd think we have nothing in common. First of all, we look like complete opposites. Janice is tall, with long blonde hair and blue eyes, while I'm short, with black curly hair and brown eyes. Janice loves wearing her basketball T-shirt from her Indiana State Championship team. I prefer dressing in my cross-country gear. We're also from completely different places. I'm a city girl, born and raised on the south side of Chicago, right in the heart of Barack Obama country. Janice grew up on a farm in a sea of corn, near South Bend, Indiana. So why do Janice and I get along so well? Some might think it is our interest in sports, but that's only part of it. When we first moved in together, I turned on some hip-hop, and Janice started popping and locking. She was good! So I showed her some of my moves, and even tried the techno music she likes. Before you know it, we came to be the best of friends, going to parties and dances together and having a blast."
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​ Which choice below would be the best title for the passage?

A)How to Dress for College
B)My College Roommate, My Friend
C)Popular Dance Moves
D)City Life, Country Life

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage .
"To look at my roommate and me, you'd think we have nothing in common. First of all, we look like complete opposites. Janice is tall, with long blonde hair and blue eyes, while I'm short, with black curly hair and brown eyes. Janice loves wearing her basketball T-shirt from her Indiana State Championship team. I prefer dressing in my cross-country gear. We're also from completely different places. I'm a city girl, born and raised on the south side of Chicago, right in the heart of Barack Obama country. Janice grew up on a farm in a sea of corn, near South Bend, Indiana. So why do Janice and I get along so well? Some might think it is our interest in sports, but that's only part of it. When we first moved in together, I turned on some hip-hop, and Janice started popping and locking. She was good! So I showed her some of my moves, and even tried the techno music she likes. Before you know it, we came to be the best of friends, going to parties and dances together and having a blast."
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The reading passage is written in the third-person point of view. ​

Question 5

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Hales, An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change , Brief, 7^th ed., 2012, p. 8. ​ ​
Health Disparities
Despite great improvements in the overall health of the nation, Americans who are members of racial and ethnic groups-including black or African Americas, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, and Pacific Islanders-are more likely than whites to suffer poor health and die prematurely. There is a longevity gap between white and black women and between white and black men. Many factors, including genetic variations, environmental influences, and specific health behaviors, contribute to these disparities .
We live in the most diverse nation on Earth, one that is becoming increasingly diverse. For society, this variety can be both enriching and divisive. Tolerance and acceptance of others have always been part of the American creed. By working together, Americans have created a country that remains, to those outside our borders, a symbol of opportunity.
This racial diversity also means varying susceptibility to disease. However , in defining race as a risk factor for certain health conditions, classifications such as "black" or "Hispanic" may be overly broad. Among Hispanics, for instance, Puerto Ricans suffer disproportionately from asthma, HIV/AIDS, and high infant mortality, while Mexican Americans have higher rates for diabetes. If, like many Americans, you come from a racially mixed background, your health profile may be complex.
​ What is the topic of the reading passage?

A)health disparities among racial and ethnic groups
B)the United States as a symbol of opportunity ​
C)the diseases most common to Hispanics
D)the health profile of many Americans

Question 6

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Hales, An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change , Brief, 7^th ed., 2012, p. 8. ​ ​
Health Disparities
Despite great improvements in the overall health of the nation, Americans who are members of racial and ethnic groups-including black or African Americas, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, and Pacific Islanders-are more likely than whites to suffer poor health and die prematurely. There is a longevity gap between white and black women and between white and black men. Many factors, including genetic variations, environmental influences, and specific health behaviors, contribute to these disparities . We live in the most diverse nation on Earth, one that is becoming increasingly diverse. For society, this variety can be both enriching and divisive. Tolerance and acceptance of others have always been part of the American creed. By working together, Americans have created a country that remains, to those outside our borders, a symbol of opportunity. This racial diversity also means varying susceptibility to disease. However , in defining race as a risk factor for certain health conditions, classifications such as "black" or "Hispanic" may be overly broad. Among Hispanics, for instance, Puerto Ricans suffer disproportionately from asthma, HIV/AIDS, and high infant mortality, while Mexican Americans have higher rates for diabetes. If, like many Americans, you come from a racially mixed background, your health profile may be complex.
Choose the best answer to complete the table diagram on the above passage. ​

A)We live in the most diverse nation on Earth.
B)Your health profile may be complex. ​
C)Mexican Americans have higher rates of diabetes.
D)none of the above

Question 7

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Identify the passive predicate: The movie premiere was attended by many celebrities. ​

A)movie premiere
B)was attended
C)many celebrities
D)attended ​

Question 8

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage . "To look at my roommate and me, you'd think we have nothing in common. First of all, we look like complete opposites. Janice is tall, with long blonde hair and blue eyes, while I'm short, with black curly hair and brown eyes. Janice loves wearing her basketball T-shirt from her Indiana State Championship team. I prefer dressing in my cross-country gear. We're also from completely different places. I'm a city girl, born and raised on the south side of Chicago, right in the heart of Barack Obama country. Janice grew up on a farm in a sea of corn, near South Bend, Indiana. So why do Janice and I get along so well? Some might think it is our interest in sports, but that's only part of it. When we first moved in together, I turned on some hip-hop, and Janice started popping and locking. She was good! So I showed her some of my moves, and even tried the techno music she likes. Before you know it, we came to be the best of friends, going to parties and dances together and having a blast."
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What is the purpose of the reading passage? ​

A)to argue that urban life is preferable to rural life
B)to describe different styles of music
C)to illustrate college life
D)to compare and contrast the author with her college roommate

Question 9

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Hales, An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change , Brief, 7^th ed., 2012, p. 8. ​ ​
Health Disparities
Despite great improvements in the overall health of the nation, Americans who are members of racial and ethnic groups-including black or African Americas, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, and Pacific Islanders-are more likely than whites to suffer poor health and die prematurely. There is a longevity gap between white and black women and between white and black men. Many factors, including genetic variations, environmental influences, and specific health behaviors, contribute to these disparities .
We live in the most diverse nation on Earth, one that is becoming increasingly diverse. For society, this variety can be both enriching and divisive. Tolerance and acceptance of others have always been part of the American creed. By working together, Americans have created a country that remains, to those outside our borders, a symbol of opportunity.
This racial diversity also means varying susceptibility to disease. However , in defining race as a risk factor for certain health conditions, classifications such as "black" or "Hispanic" may be overly broad. Among Hispanics, for instance, Puerto Ricans suffer disproportionately from asthma, HIV/AIDS, and high infant mortality, while Mexican Americans have higher rates for diabetes. If, like many Americans, you come from a racially mixed background, your health profile may be complex.
What inference can be drawn from the passage? ​

A)Determining specific health risks is difficult in someone with a mixed racial background.
B)Incidences of asthma are high in the Puerto Rican population.
C)Health risks are different for different racial and ethnic groups.
D)The overall health of the nation is improving.

Question 10

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Hales, An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change , Brief, 7^th ed., 2012, p. 8. ​ ​
Health Disparities
Despite great improvements in the overall health of the nation, Americans who are members of racial and ethnic groups-including black or African Americas, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, and Pacific Islanders-are more likely than whites to suffer poor health and die prematurely. There is a longevity gap between white and black women and between white and black men. Many factors, including genetic variations, environmental influences, and specific health behaviors, contribute to these disparities .
We live in the most diverse nation on Earth, one that is becoming increasingly diverse. For society, this variety can be both enriching and divisive. Tolerance and acceptance of others have always been part of the American creed. By working together, Americans have created a country that remains, to those outside our borders, a symbol of opportunity.
This racial diversity also means varying susceptibility to disease. However , in defining race as a risk factor for certain health conditions, classifications such as "black" or "Hispanic" may be overly broad. Among Hispanics, for instance, Puerto Ricans suffer disproportionately from asthma, HIV/AIDS, and high infant mortality, while Mexican Americans have higher rates for diabetes. If, like many Americans, you come from a racially mixed background, your health profile may be complex.
The tone of the closing sentence suggests that the author ​

A)doesn't expect readers to be interested in the topic.
B)believes the topic will be relevant to many readers.
C)expects readers to find the topic humorous.
D)none of the above

Question 11

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Hales, An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change , Brief, 7^th ed., 2012, p. 8. ​ ​
Health Disparities
Despite great improvements in the overall health of the nation, Americans who are members of racial and ethnic groups-including black or African Americas, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, and Pacific Islanders-are more likely than whites to suffer poor health and die prematurely. There is a longevity gap between white and black women and between white and black men. Many factors, including genetic variations, environmental influences, and specific health behaviors, contribute to these disparities .
We live in the most diverse nation on Earth, one that is becoming increasingly diverse. For society, this variety can be both enriching and divisive. Tolerance and acceptance of others have always been part of the American creed. By working together, Americans have created a country that remains, to those outside our borders, a symbol of opportunity.
This racial diversity also means varying susceptibility to disease. However , in defining race as a risk factor for certain health conditions, classifications such as "black" or "Hispanic" may be overly broad. Among Hispanics, for instance, Puerto Ricans suffer disproportionately from asthma, HIV/AIDS, and high infant mortality, while Mexican Americans have higher rates for diabetes. If, like many Americans, you come from a racially mixed background, your health profile may be complex.
Which of the following is an accurate paraphrase of the underlined sentence? ​

A)White and black women live longer than white and black men.
B)White women live longer than white men.
C)White women live longer than black women; white men live longer than black men.
D)White men live longer than black women; white women live longer than black men.

Question 12

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. "The grocery clerk checked out my groceries and then bagged them for me" is a

A)compound-complex sentence
B)compound sentence
C)complex sentence
D)simple sentence with a compound predicate

Question 13

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage . "To look at my roommate and me, you'd think we have nothing in common. First of all, we look like complete opposites. Janice is tall, with long blonde hair and blue eyes, while I'm short, with black curly hair and brown eyes. Janice loves wearing her basketball T-shirt from her Indiana State Championship team. I prefer dressing in my cross-country gear. We're also from completely different places. I'm a city girl, born and raised on the south side of Chicago, right in the heart of Barack Obama country. Janice grew up on a farm in a sea of corn, near South Bend, Indiana. So why do Janice and I get along so well? Some might think it is our interest in sports, but that's only part of it. When we first moved in together, I turned on some hip-hop, and Janice started popping and locking. She was good! So I showed her some of my moves, and even tried the techno music she likes. Before you know it, we came to be the best of friends, going to parties and dances together and having a blast."
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​ In the reading passage, popping and locking are:

A)ways to open a door
B)dance moves
C)types of snacks
D)hip-hop bands

Question 14

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Choose the meaning of the word in bold using the other words in the series as context clues:
Cheddar, mozzarella, and gubbeen are all made from cow's milk.

A)a type of cheese
B)a type of pudding
C)a type of ice cream
D)none of the above

Question 15

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Identify the simple subject: The orange polka dot dress was my grandmother's. ​

A)orange
B)orange polka dot dress
C)dress
D)polka dot dress

Question 16

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Hales, An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change , Brief, 7^th ed., 2012, p. 8. ​ ​
Health Disparities
Despite great improvements in the overall health of the nation, Americans who are members of racial and ethnic groups-including black or African Americas, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, and Pacific Islanders-are more likely than whites to suffer poor health and die prematurely. There is a longevity gap between white and black women and between white and black men. Many factors, including genetic variations, environmental influences, and specific health behaviors, contribute to these disparities .
We live in the most diverse nation on Earth, one that is becoming increasingly diverse. For society, this variety can be both enriching and divisive. Tolerance and acceptance of others have always been part of the American creed. By working together, Americans have created a country that remains, to those outside our borders, a symbol of opportunity.
This racial diversity also means varying susceptibility to disease. However , in defining race as a risk factor for certain health conditions, classifications such as "black" or "Hispanic" may be overly broad. Among Hispanics, for instance, Puerto Ricans suffer disproportionately from asthma, HIV/AIDS, and high infant mortality, while Mexican Americans have higher rates for diabetes. If, like many Americans, you come from a racially mixed background, your health profile may be complex.
A synonym for tolerance that occurs later in the reading passage is: ​

A)creed
B)opportunity ​
C)diversity
D)acceptance

Question 17

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage . "To look at my roommate and me, you'd think we have nothing in common. First of all, we look like complete opposites. Janice is tall, with long blonde hair and blue eyes, while I'm short, with black curly hair and brown eyes. Janice loves wearing her basketball T-shirt from her Indiana State Championship team. I prefer dressing in my cross-country gear. We're also from completely different places. I'm a city girl, born and raised on the south side of Chicago, right in the heart of Barack Obama country. Janice grew up on a farm in a sea of corn, near South Bend, Indiana. So why do Janice and I get along so well? Some might think it is our interest in sports, but that's only part of it. When we first moved in together, I turned on some hip-hop, and Janice started popping and locking. She was good! So I showed her some of my moves, and even tried the techno music she likes. Before you know it, we came to be the best of friends, going to parties and dances together and having a blast."
​
To what basic essay category does the reading passage belong? ​

A)narrative
B)expository
C)argument
D)none of the above

Question 18

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Hales, An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change , Brief, 7^th ed., 2012, p. 8. ​ ​
Health Disparities
Despite great improvements in the overall health of the nation, Americans who are members of racial and ethnic groups-including black or African Americas, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, and Pacific Islanders-are more likely than whites to suffer poor health and die prematurely. There is a longevity gap between white and black women and between white and black men. Many factors, including genetic variations, environmental influences, and specific health behaviors, contribute to these disparities .
We live in the most diverse nation on Earth, one that is becoming increasingly diverse. For society, this variety can be both enriching and divisive. Tolerance and acceptance of others have always been part of the American creed. By working together, Americans have created a country that remains, to those outside our borders, a symbol of opportunity.
This racial diversity also means varying susceptibility to disease. However , in defining race as a risk factor for certain health conditions, classifications such as "black" or "Hispanic" may be overly broad. Among Hispanics, for instance, Puerto Ricans suffer disproportionately from asthma, HIV/AIDS, and high infant mortality, while Mexican Americans have higher rates for diabetes. If, like many Americans, you come from a racially mixed background, your health profile may be complex.
The transition however could be replaced by ___________ and still retain the meaning in the passage. ​

A)also
B)in addition
C)nonetheless
D)likewise

Question 19

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Identify the infinitive: To achieve my dreams is my highest goal. ​

A)my dreams
B)highest goal
C)to achieve my dreams
D)to achieve

Question 20

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage adapted from Hales, An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change , Brief, 7^th ed., 2012, p. 8. Health Disparities Despite great improvements in the overall health of the nation, Americans who are members of racial and ethnic groups-including black or African Americas, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Latinos, and Pacific Islanders-are more likely than whites to suffer poor health and die prematurely. There is a longevity gap between white and black women and between white and black men. Many factors, including genetic variations, environmental influences, and specific health behaviors, contribute to these disparities . We live in the most diverse nation on Earth, one that is becoming increasingly diverse. For society, this variety can be both enriching and divisive. Tolerance and acceptance of others have always been part of the American creed. By working together, Americans have created a country that remains, to those outside our borders, a symbol of opportunity. This racial diversity also means varying susceptibility to disease. However , in defining race as a risk factor for certain health conditions, classifications such as "black" or "Hispanic" may be overly broad. Among Hispanics, for instance, Puerto Ricans suffer disproportionately from asthma, HIV/AIDS, and high infant mortality, while Mexican Americans have higher rates for diabetes. If, like many Americans, you come from a racially mixed background, your health profile may be complex. Use the information in the reading passage to complete the list outline:

A)overall health of the nation ​
B)environmental influences
C)longevity gap
D)none of the above

Question 21

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
​ Misplaced modifiers can be corrected with a semicolon or a period.

Question 22

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Predicate adjectives appear after the nouns they modify. ​

Question 23

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. "Every time we try to celebrate a holiday with our extended family" ​

A)is a fragment.
B)is a run-on sentence.
C)contains a misplaced or dangling modifier.
D)is correct.

Question 24

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ It is important to treat other people ________.

A)good
B)well

Question 25

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. The blue ceramic vase, ______ was left on the coffee table, broke during an earthquake. ​

A)that
B)which

Question 26

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ The student turned in ___ history paper on George Washington.

A)a
B)an

Question 27

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. "Every Saturday, I plays softball with my coworkers" is an example of ​

A)a verb tense error.
B)a subject/verb agreement error.
C)a correct sentence.

Question 28

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Identify the error: After every dinner party, Susan argue that she paid too much of the bill. ​

A)argue
B)paid
C)too
D)no error

Question 29

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Each of the discounted items ______ displayed in the shop window yesterday. ​

A)was ​
B)is
C)were

Question 30

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ Identify the error: My grandmother said we could eat the pie after everyone finished their chores.

A)said
B)their
C)finished
D)no error

Question 31

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ "The store manager started a competition, clerks with the most sales will receive a gift certificate"

A)is a fragment.
B)is a run-on sentence.
C)is a rambling sentence.
D)is correct.

Question 32

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Active of Passive Voice? The cookies were passed to all the hungry guests. ​

A)active
B)passive

Question 33

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ "If you submit your application on time, the committee is guaranteed to look at it" is a ____________ .

A)simple sentence
B)compound sentence
C)complex sentence
D)compound sentence with a compound subject

Question 34

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ ____ students have to organize a fundraiser for the computer lab.

A)Us
B)We

Question 35

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ ______ was the last person to turn out the lights?

A)Who
B)Whom

Question 36

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
A compound sentence combines two simple sentences. ​

Question 37

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. The correct plural of the word woman is ​

A)womans
B)women
C)womens

Question 38

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Identify the error: Jennifer and Jack watches a movie every Friday night without fail. ​

A)watches
B)every
C)without
D)no error

Question 39

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Identify the error: Elizabeth called me, even though she knows I be working late all week. ​

A)called
B)knows
C)be
D)no error

Question 40

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Active of Passive Voice? I passed the same store several times before noticing it. ​

A)active
B)passive

Question 41

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Janice raced to the library, ______ she still got there too late to return her book. ​

A)so
B)but
C)for

Question 42

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage. "Social media is not an easy concept to define. Like a cloud, the more closely one looks at it, the foggier it becomes. The word social has to do with human interaction, and the word media means 'systems of communication.' Together, they seem easy enough to understand as 'human systems of communications.' But social media is most often used for electronic communications on the Internet. Usually that consists of posting text messages, photos, and maybe short videos online for friends. People use it to stay in touch with friends. People also use social media as a form of self-expression. A person who is having a bad day can mention it online, and friends can sympathize . Or when something great happens, a person can post it, and friends can help celebrate. In addition, as Lee Rainie of the Pew Research Center says, 'If it's set up right, it's a rich environment of lots of learning and sharing of important material.' In the end, the best definition of social media may be 'a special form of conversation.'"

A)to get exercise
B)to stay in touch with friends
C)to use the Internet
D)none of the above

Question 43

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Quotation marks can show that a word is being used sarcastically. ​

Question 44

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage. ​
"Social media is not an easy concept to define. Like a cloud, the more closely one looks at it, the foggier it becomes. The word social has to do with human interaction, and the word media means 'systems of communication.' Together, they seem easy enough to understand as 'human systems of communications.' But social media is most often used for electronic communications on the Internet. Usually that consists of posting text messages, photos, and maybe short videos online for friends. People use it to stay in touch with friends. People also use social media as a form of self-expression. A person who is having a bad day can mention it online, and friends can sympathize . Or when something great happens, a person can post it, and friends can help celebrate. In addition, as Lee Rainie of the Pew Research Center says, 'If it's set up right, it's a rich environment of lots of learning and sharing of important material.' In the end, the best definition of social media may be 'a special form of conversation.'"
​ What inference can be drawn from the passage?

A)People use social media to stay in touch with friends.
B)Posting text messages is a way people use social media.
C)Social media systems are not always rich learning environments.
D)The concept of social media is hard to define.

Question 45

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. The subordinating conjunctions although , as if , and unless describe? ​

A)cause
B)time
C)contrast

Question 46

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage. ​
"Social media is not an easy concept to define. Like a cloud, the more closely one looks at it, the foggier it becomes. The word social has to do with human interaction, and the word media means 'systems of communication.' Together, they seem easy enough to understand as 'human systems of communications.' But social media is most often used for electronic communications on the Internet. Usually that consists of posting text messages, photos, and maybe short videos online for friends. People use it to stay in touch with friends. People also use social media as a form of self-expression. A person who is having a bad day can mention it online, and friends can sympathize . Or when something great happens, a person can post it, and friends can help celebrate. In addition, as Lee Rainie of the Pew Research Center says, 'If it's set up right, it's a rich environment of lots of learning and sharing of important material.' In the end, the best definition of social media may be 'a special form of conversation.'"
​ Which choice below would be the best title for the passage?

A)The History of Social Media
B)How to Send a Text
C)Popularity of the Internet
D)A Special Kind of Conversation

Question 47

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage. ​
"Social media is not an easy concept to define. Like a cloud, the more closely one looks at it, the foggier it becomes. The word social has to do with human interaction, and the word media means 'systems of communication.' Together, they seem easy enough to understand as 'human systems of communications.' But social media is most often used for electronic communications on the Internet. Usually that consists of posting text messages, photos, and maybe short videos online for friends. People use it to stay in touch with friends. People also use social media as a form of self-expression. A person who is having a bad day can mention it online, and friends can sympathize . Or when something great happens, a person can post it, and friends can help celebrate. In addition, as Lee Rainie of the Pew Research Center says, 'If it's set up right, it's a rich environment of lots of learning and sharing of important material.' In the end, the best definition of social media may be 'a special form of conversation.'"
​ The transition in addition could be replaced by ___________ and still retain the meaning in the passage.

A)also
B)first
C)instead
D)in contrast

Question 48

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage. ​
"Social media is not an easy concept to define. Like a cloud, the more closely one looks at it, the foggier it becomes. The word social has to do with human interaction, and the word media means 'systems of communication.' Together, they seem easy enough to understand as 'human systems of communications.' But social media is most often used for electronic communications on the Internet. Usually that consists of posting text messages, photos, and maybe short videos online for friends. People use it to stay in touch with friends. People also use social media as a form of self-expression. A person who is having a bad day can mention it online, and friends can sympathize . Or when something great happens, a person can post it, and friends can help celebrate. In addition, as Lee Rainie of the Pew Research Center says, 'If it's set up right, it's a rich environment of lots of learning and sharing of important material.' In the end, the best definition of social media may be 'a special form of conversation.'"
​ What is the tone of the author?

A)objective
B)informal
C)emotional
D)enraged

Question 49

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage. ​
"Social media is not an easy concept to define. Like a cloud, the more closely one looks at it, the foggier it becomes. The word social has to do with human interaction, and the word media means 'systems of communication.' Together, they seem easy enough to understand as 'human systems of communications.' But social media is most often used for electronic communications on the Internet. Usually that consists of posting text messages, photos, and maybe short videos online for friends. People use it to stay in touch with friends. People also use social media as a form of self-expression. A person who is having a bad day can mention it online, and friends can sympathize . Or when something great happens, a person can post it, and friends can help celebrate. In addition, as Lee Rainie of the Pew Research Center says, 'If it's set up right, it's a rich environment of lots of learning and sharing of important material.' In the end, the best definition of social media may be 'a special form of conversation.'"
​ What types of supporting details are used to show how people use social media?

A)examples
B)direct quotation
C)statistics
D)A and B

Question 50

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. How should the underlined title be punctuated? Madeline's favorite movie is called Bad Hair Day . ​

A)italics
B)quotation marks
C)neither

Question 51

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. How should the underlined title be punctuated? Ella walked down the aisle to the song There Will Always Be Love . ​

A)italics
B)quotation marks
C)neither

Question 52

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which of the following sentences is not correct? ​

A)The most important person you will discover in college is one you have already met-yourself.
B)The most important person you will discover in college is one you have already met, yourself.
C)The most important person you will discover in college is one you have already met: yourself.

Question 53

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
A comma can be used in place of a period in a sentence. ​

Question 54

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage. ​
"Social media is not an easy concept to define. Like a cloud, the more closely one looks at it, the foggier it becomes. The word social has to do with human interaction, and the word media means 'systems of communication.' Together, they seem easy enough to understand as 'human systems of communications.' But social media is most often used for electronic communications on the Internet. Usually that consists of posting text messages, photos, and maybe short videos online for friends. People use it to stay in touch with friends. People also use social media as a form of self-expression. A person who is having a bad day can mention it online, and friends can sympathize . Or when something great happens, a person can post it, and friends can help celebrate. In addition, as Lee Rainie of the Pew Research Center says, 'If it's set up right, it's a rich environment of lots of learning and sharing of important material.' In the end, the best definition of social media may be 'a special form of conversation.'"
​ What is the purpose of the reading passage?

A)to argue that the Internet has a negative influence on young people
B)to entertain the reader with stories about funny videos posted on social media
C)to develop a definition of social media
D)to compare positive and negative online posts

Question 55

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which sentence has all the commas correctly placed? ​

A)The party buffet included pizza pasta, ice cream, and cake.
B)The party buffet included pizza, pasta, ice cream and cake.
C)The party buffet included pizza, pasta, ice cream, and cake.
D)The party buffet included pizza, pasta, ice, cream and cake.

Question 56

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which of the following sentences is correct? ​

A)The farmer's market is closed due to rain, however the stores will stay open.
B)The farmer's market is closed due to rain however, the stores will stay open.
C)The farmer's market is closed due to rain; however, the stores will stay open.

Question 57

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage. ​
"Social media is not an easy concept to define. Like a cloud, the more closely one looks at it, the foggier it becomes. The word social has to do with human interaction, and the word media means 'systems of communication.' Together, they seem easy enough to understand as 'human systems of communications.' But social media is most often used for electronic communications on the Internet. Usually that consists of posting text messages, photos, and maybe short videos online for friends. People use it to stay in touch with friends. People also use social media as a form of self-expression. A person who is having a bad day can mention it online, and friends can sympathize . Or when something great happens, a person can post it, and friends can help celebrate. In addition, as Lee Rainie of the Pew Research Center says, 'If it's set up right, it's a rich environment of lots of learning and sharing of important material.' In the end, the best definition of social media may be 'a special form of conversation.'"
​ In the reading passage, sympathize means:

A)give emotional support
B)ignore problems
C)celebrate good news
D)sing in harmony

Question 58

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, and the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. Which sentence has all words correctly capitalized? ​

A)Mr. brown's students are reading Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare.
B)Mr. brown's students are reading romeo and juliet by Shakespeare.
C)Mr. Brown's students are reading Romeo and Juliet by shakespeare.
D)Mr. Brown's students are reading Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare.

Question 59

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage. ​
"Social media is not an easy concept to define. Like a cloud, the more closely one looks at it, the foggier it becomes. The word social has to do with human interaction, and the word media means 'systems of communication.' Together, they seem easy enough to understand as 'human systems of communications.' But social media is most often used for electronic communications on the Internet. Usually that consists of posting text messages, photos, and maybe short videos online for friends. People use it to stay in touch with friends. People also use social media as a form of self-expression. A person who is having a bad day can mention it online, and friends can sympathize . Or when something great happens, a person can post it, and friends can help celebrate. In addition, as Lee Rainie of the Pew Research Center says, 'If it's set up right, it's a rich environment of lots of learning and sharing of important material.' In the end, the best definition of social media may be 'a special form of conversation.'"
​ What is the subject of the reading passage?

A)different types of media
B)sending text messages
C)ways to communicate with friends
D)the concept of social media

Question 60

Directions: Use your knowledge of the reading-writing process to answer these questions about the following passage.
​
"Social media is not an easy concept to define. Like a cloud, the more closely one looks at it, the foggier it becomes. The word social has to do with human interaction, and the word media means 'systems of communication.' Together, they seem easy enough to understand as 'human systems of communications.' But social media is most often used for electronic communications on the Internet. Usually that consists of posting text messages, photos, and maybe short videos online for friends. People use it to stay in touch with friends. People also use social media as a form of self-expression. A person who is having a bad day can mention it online, and friends can sympathize . Or when something great happens, a person can post it, and friends can help celebrate. In addition, as Lee Rainie of the Pew Research Center says, 'If it's set up right, it's a rich environment of lots of learning and sharing of important material.' In the end, the best definition of social media may be 'a special form of conversation.'"
​ The reading passage is written in the third-person point of view.

Question 61

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
​ Narrative paragraphs may include sensory details, including sight, sound, and smell.

Question 62

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
​ The subject of a reading or writing assignment is the person, idea, event, or object being discussed.

Question 63

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
​ Summaries and informational essays share the writer's personal thoughts and feelings about a topic.

Question 64

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
​ A Venn diagram uses a time line to identify the steps in a narrative process.

Question 65

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ Which of the following is not a step in the prewriting process?

A)preview the assignment
B)select a topic
C)share the draft with a classmate
D)gather information

Question 66

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
​ Avoid adjectives that are too general, such as good , bad , and nice .

Question 67

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
​ If someone else conducts a survey, you can still report those results as a primary source in your paper.

Question 68

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
​ Revising involves making major improvements, especially in ideas, organization, and voice

Question 69

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
​ In the Socratic method, perspective questions ask you to consider only your own point of view.

Question 70

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ Which of the following is not an annotating activity?

A)circling unfamiliar words
B)commenting on ideas in the margins
C)highlighting important ideas
D)reading out loud

Question 71

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
​ In a table diagram, supporting points are not included.

Question 72

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
Internet sources are more reliable that print sources because they are updated so often.

Question 73

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
​ If a vocabulary word is hard to remember, including an illustration next to the word in your vocabulary notebook can help trigger your memory.

Question 74

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
​ An opinion is a personal belief that is disputable because it cannot be directly proven.

Question 75

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ Verbs that are ____________ tell what the subject is doing and are a better choice than passive verbs.

A)active
B)colorful
C)pleasant
D)none of the above

Question 76

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
​ Expository writing, which provides information, is common in magazines and textbooks.

Question 77

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
​ The main idea is often stated near the beginning of a text but may come at the end or may be implied.

Question 78

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ Choose the meaning of the word in bold using an antonym as a context clue:
Though some of Grandpa's inventions were preposterous , the automatic door he attached to the chicken coop ended up being quite sensible.

A)ridiculous
B)thoughtful ​
C)intelligent
D)reasonable

Question 79

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions.
​ Realistic narrative paragraphs include more telling details and fewer showing details.

Question 80

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ You want a brief definition of the term cloning for your biology paper. What section of your biology textbook book should you consult?

A)table of contents
B)glossary
C)copyright page
D)preface