Exam 5: Illustration, Narration, and Description

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Sajan is addicted to his smart phone.

Read this paragraph and answer the questions that follow it.   (1) Kudzu is an invasive plant causing great harm in the United States, but it was brought here on purpose and cultivated. (2) In 1876, this Japanese vine with fragrant blossoms was shown at the 100^th anniversary of the United States. (3) Americans were enchanted, and some recommended planting it as a garden plant, animal feed, or erosion control. (4) The trouble was that kudzu grew too well. (5) Known as mile-a-minute vine, it raced over fields, climbing trees and strangling the life out of all greenery in its path. (6) Its roots, which must be destroyed to kill it, run wide and deep. (7) In 1970, the U.S. declared kudzu a weed and in 1997, a noxious weed. (8) This vine that started in the South now covers over 7 million acres, blanketing forests as far North as New England. (9) Incredibly, kudzu is ranked as one of the five worst invasive species in the U.S., ahead of killer bees and Burmese pythons. What writing pattern does this paragraph employ?

Each item below is a plan for a paragraph. The details are not in the correct order. Select the answer that numbers the details in the proper sequence. Sometimes low budget films become surprise hits. ​ _____ Armed with a handheld video camera and using his own home as the set, Orin Peli made Paranormal Activity , which earned  $193 million dollars and became a franchise. _____ The iconic 1990s film Slacker not only grossed fifty times its production budget, but was also selected for the National Film Registry in the U.S. Library of Congress. _____ A cheaply made but adorably quirky film about an awkward teen, Napoleon Dynamite, made millions in merchandising alone in 2004. _____ The budget for the 1972 black comedy Pink Flamingos was so small that the penniless art department had to resort to stealing props, yet the movie went on to make a few million dollars. ​

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Although many people still pursue traditional ways of relaxing like video games or playing a musical instrument, others seek out more unusual hobbies.

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow it. ​ (1) The talent and drive of surfer Lisa Andersen quickly propelled her to the top of her sport. (2) In 1983, thirteen-year-old Andersen paddled a friend's surfboard into the ocean off the coast of Florida's Ormond Beach, caught a breaking wave, and easily rode it to shore. (3) Thrilled to discover this natural talent, she realized that she might have the potential to become a serious female surfer. (4) Soon, in hopes of gaining a competitive edge, she began practicing with only her most skilled male counterparts. (5) In 1987, this strategy paid off when she won the U.S. amateur women's surfing contest. (6) Later that year, Lisa turned professional; by 1992, she was winning major competitions and training for the world championship. (7) Almost immediately, however, news that she was pregnant put any plans to win the 1993 championship on hold. (8) Andersen says that although it cost her one year's title, the birth of her daughter Erica motivated her to go all the way to the top. (9) In 1994, Lisa was crowned world surfing champion, a title she won again in 1995, 1996, and 1997. (10) Today, the four-time winner is credited with inspiring a generation of young women to enter the once male-dominated world of surfing. What writing pattern does this author use to organize his or her ideas?

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Certain clothing is always inappropriate for the workplace.

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Aquariums are adding new interactive exhibits to help visitors enter underwater worlds.

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Thanks to vaccines, we have eliminated some terrible, life-threatening diseases.

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. A number of players from Japanese baseball leagues have achieved success in the United States's major leagues.

Here is a plan for a paragraph. The details are not in the correct order. Select the answer that numbers the details in the proper sequence. A childhood love of performing music launched rocker and songwriter Lenny Kravitz on the path to stardom. _____ When his family moved to Los Angeles in 1974, ten-year-old Lenny won a place in the California Boys Choir and taught himself to play many instruments. _____ As a teen, he studied music at the Berkeley Hills School and created the dramatic look for which he is now famous. _____ Before he was ten, he had convinced his parents to take him to concerts by James Brown, Duke Ellington, and the Jackson 5. _____ Lenny and his father produced his first album, Let Love Rule , which won him a Virgin Records contract and huge numbers of fans. _____ As a toddler in Brooklyn, New York, Lenny made his own drum set out of pots and pans.

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow it. ​ (1) The talent and drive of surfer Lisa Andersen quickly propelled her to the top of her sport. (2) In 1983, thirteen-year-old Andersen paddled a friend's surfboard into the ocean off the coast of Florida's Ormond Beach, caught a breaking wave, and easily rode it to shore. (3) Thrilled to discover this natural talent, she realized that she might have the potential to become a serious female surfer. (4) Soon, in hopes of gaining a competitive edge, she began practicing with only her most skilled male counterparts. (5) In 1987, this strategy paid off when she won the U.S. amateur women's surfing contest. (6) Later that year, Lisa turned professional; by 1992, she was winning major competitions and training for the world championship. (7) Almost immediately, however, news that she was pregnant put any plans to win the 1993 championship on hold. (8) Andersen says that although it cost her one year's title, the birth of her daughter Erica motivated her to go all the way to the top. (9) In 1994, Lisa was crowned world surfing champion, a title she won again in 1995, 1996, and 1997. (10) Today, the four-time winner is credited with inspiring a generation of young women to enter the once male-dominated world of surfing. Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a transitional expression that indicates time?

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. Many of my friends have made lifestyle changes to practice "green living" and turn themselves into everyday environmentalists.

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. In other nations, warnings on tobacco products are more blunt--even disgusting--than the warnings required in the United States.

Each item below is a plan for a paragraph. The details are not in the correct order. Select the answer that numbers the details in the proper sequence. Earth is a sphere composed of four distinct layers. _____ At the Earth's center is the inner core , which is made of hot, solid metals. _____ Just beneath the crust is the mantle , an 1,800-mile-thick, semi-solid layer that flows, boils, and sometimes spills out from volcanoes. _____ The part that we see and live on is the Earth's crust , the outer, rocky layer that averages 22 miles deep. _____ Below the mantle is the 1,400-mile-thick outer core , which is made up of liquid metals that are as hot as our Sun.

Read this paragraph and answer the questions that follow it.   (1) Kudzu is an invasive plant causing great harm in the United States, but it was brought here on purpose and cultivated. (2) In 1876, this Japanese vine with fragrant blossoms was shown at the 100^th anniversary of the United States. (3) Americans were enchanted, and some recommended planting it as a garden plant, animal feed, or erosion control. (4) The trouble was that kudzu grew too well. (5) Known as mile-a-minute vine, it raced over fields, climbing trees and strangling the life out of all greenery in its path. (6) Its roots, which must be destroyed to kill it, run wide and deep. (7) In 1970, the U.S. declared kudzu a weed and in 1997, a noxious weed. (8) This vine that started in the South now covers over 7 million acres, blanketing forests as far North as New England. (9) Incredibly, kudzu is ranked as one of the five worst invasive species in the U.S., ahead of killer bees and Burmese pythons. Which of the following sentences contains a transitional expression that indicates time?

Read this paragraph and answer the questions that follow it.   (1) Kudzu is an invasive plant causing great harm in the United States, but it was brought here on purpose and cultivated. (2) In 1876, this Japanese vine with fragrant blossoms was shown at the 100^th anniversary of the United States. (3) Americans were enchanted, and some recommended planting it as a garden plant, animal feed, or erosion control. (4) The trouble was that kudzu grew too well. (5) Known as mile-a-minute vine, it raced over fields, climbing trees and strangling the life out of all greenery in its path. (6) Its roots, which must be destroyed to kill it, run wide and deep. (7) In 1970, the U.S. declared kudzu a weed and in 1997, a noxious weed. (8) This vine that started in the South now covers over 7 million acres, blanketing forests as far North as New England. (9) Incredibly, kudzu is ranked as one of the five worst invasive species in the U.S., ahead of killer bees and Burmese pythons. Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow it. ​ (1) The talent and drive of surfer Lisa Andersen quickly propelled her to the top of her sport. (2) In 1983, thirteen-year-old Andersen paddled a friend's surfboard into the ocean off the coast of Florida's Ormond Beach, caught a breaking wave, and easily rode it to shore. (3) Thrilled to discover this natural talent, she realized that she might have the potential to become a serious female surfer. (4) Soon, in hopes of gaining a competitive edge, she began practicing with only her most skilled male counterparts. (5) In 1987, this strategy paid off when she won the U.S. amateur women's surfing contest. (6) Later that year, Lisa turned professional; by 1992, she was winning major competitions and training for the world championship. (7) Almost immediately, however, news that she was pregnant put any plans to win the 1993 championship on hold. (8) Andersen says that although it cost her one year's title, the birth of her daughter Erica motivated her to go all the way to the top. (9) In 1994, Lisa was crowned world surfing champion, a title she won again in 1995, 1996, and 1997. (10) Today, the four-time winner is credited with inspiring a generation of young women to enter the once male-dominated world of surfing. What writing pattern does this paragraph employ?

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow it. ​ (1) The talent and drive of surfer Lisa Andersen quickly propelled her to the top of her sport. (2) In 1983, thirteen-year-old Andersen paddled a friend's surfboard into the ocean off the coast of Florida's Ormond Beach, caught a breaking wave, and easily rode it to shore. (3) Thrilled to discover this natural talent, she realized that she might have the potential to become a serious female surfer. (4) Soon, in hopes of gaining a competitive edge, she began practicing with only her most skilled male counterparts. (5) In 1987, this strategy paid off when she won the U.S. amateur women's surfing contest. (6) Later that year, Lisa turned professional; by 1992, she was winning major competitions and training for the world championship. (7) Almost immediately, however, news that she was pregnant put any plans to win the 1993 championship on hold. (8) Andersen says that although it cost her one year's title, the birth of her daughter Erica motivated her to go all the way to the top. (9) In 1994, Lisa was crowned world surfing champion, a title she won again in 1995, 1996, and 1997. (10) Today, the four-time winner is credited with inspiring a generation of young women to enter the once male-dominated world of surfing. Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

Read this paragraph and answer the questions that follow it.   (1) Kudzu is an invasive plant causing great harm in the United States, but it was brought here on purpose and cultivated. (2) In 1876, this Japanese vine with fragrant blossoms was shown at the 100^th anniversary of the United States. (3) Americans were enchanted, and some recommended planting it as a garden plant, animal feed, or erosion control. (4) The trouble was that kudzu grew too well. (5) Known as mile-a-minute vine, it raced over fields, climbing trees and strangling the life out of all greenery in its path. (6) Its roots, which must be destroyed to kill it, run wide and deep. (7) In 1970, the U.S. declared kudzu a weed and in 1997, a noxious weed. (8) This vine that started in the South now covers over 7 million acres, blanketing forests as far North as New England. (9) Incredibly, kudzu is ranked as one of the five worst invasive species in the U.S., ahead of killer bees and Burmese pythons. What writing pattern does this author use to organize his or her ideas?