Exam 27: Health Disparities and Racial Diversity in America

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. ​

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

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.

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.

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?

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ Choose the sentence below that is capitalized correctly:

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 .

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 ____________ .

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. A topic sentence or thesis statement usually has two parts: a specific topic and

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: ​

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ Which is the correct in-text citation if a source has more than three authors?

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:

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.

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ Which of the following types of supporting details are commonly used in information reading?

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

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 . ​

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. ​

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"

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ Which group of transition words could show the relationship between paragraphs in an essay explaining a process?

Directions: Use your knowledge of reading, writing, the conventions of grammar to answer the following questions. ​ Which sentence is not in the active voice?