COMM 1303 QUIZ 3 ANSWERS

COMM QUIZ 3 ANSWERS Q) What is the tone of the following: This is the place we live in. It provides a roof over our heads. A) objective ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the clause in the following sentence: The working teen donated whatever money they saved. A) noun clause ( CORRECT ) Q) The function of a compound sentence is: A) to convey cause and effect or chain of events/to combine similar ideas/ to compare or contrast ideas/to elaborate on a claim or extend reasoning ( CORRECT ) Q) What is the tone of the following: If only I had a job that paid better, I wouldn’t be reduced to living in this miserable dump. A) bitter ( CORRECT ) Q) What is the tone of the following: Our apartment does need some repairs, but I’m sure the landlord will be making improvements sometime soon. A) optimistic ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the sentence structure below: Although he was a talented and successful artist, Van Gogh had intense personal issues. A) complex ( CORRECT ) Q) Check whether the following are complete sentences: Diversity has become a strategic imperative for corporations. A) complete ( CORRECT ) Q) Determine the sentence structure in the following sentence: Bek, who is my best friend, walked into the room, and they looked exhausted. A) compound/complex ( CORRECT ) Q) The atom is the basic building block of matter. One interesting aspect of the atom is its spatial composition. 1) Surprisingly, it is largely built from empty 2) space its nucleus made of protons and neutrons, 3) makes up only about a billionth of the atom itself. Another surprising aspect of the atom is its structure. 4) Because most of us maintain a mental model of the atom’s nucleus being orbited by discrete electrons, the 5) reality is way different than that traditional depiction. Scientists now prefer to describe the movement of electrons around the nucleus as a so-called 6) “wave-pattern cloud. In addition, models predicting the placement of electrons within the cloud 7) is described as one probability among many, 8) instead than depicting planet-like electrons orbiting a sun-like nucleus.

A) 3) Correct as is ( CORRECT ) Q) Directions - Read the passage below then choose the correct answer for the numbered error: Almost two 1) thousands of years after being 2) baried by falling ash from a two-day volcanic eruption, Pompeii reveals fascinating details about 3) day to day life in the Roman Empire. 4) Pompeii’s population roughly 20,000 inhabitants practiced several religions. This is evidenced by temples dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis, as well as the 5) presense of Jews and worshipers of Cybele (called the “Great Mother” by her followers). Pompeii’s citizens practiced all of these religions in apparent peaceful coexistence with followers of the state religion, 6) but worshipped Jupiter and the Roman 7) emperor they led astonishingly long lives, assisted by doctors and dentists, and 8) were very well educated. A) 7) emperor. They ( CORRECT ) Q) If I plan to go into or medicine, my writing style will not recommend using a serial comma. A) False ( CORRECT ) Q) Check whether the following are complete sentences: Demand for odd and off-brand items is lacking. A) complete ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose all that apply: A serial comma is recommended when writing with or for A) APA/MLA/Chicago Manual of Style/U.S. Government Printing Office ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the sentence structure below: Although he was a talented and successful artist, Van Gogh had intense personal issues; indeed, many say his inner turmoil contributed to his beautiful art. A) compound-complex ( CORRECT ) Q) Almost two 1) thousands of years after being 2) baried by falling ash from a two- day volcanic eruption, Pompeii reveals fascinating details about 3) day to day life in the Roman Empire. 4) Pompeii’s population roughly 20,000 inhabitants practiced several religions. This is evidenced by temples dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis, as well as the 5) presense of Jews and worshipers of Cybele (called the “Great Mother” by her followers). Pompeii’s citizens practiced all of these religions in apparent peaceful coexistence with followers of the state religion, 6) but worshipped Jupiter and the Roman 7) emperor they led astonishingly long lives, assisted by doctors and dentists, and 8) were very well educated. A) 8) Correct as is ( CORRECT ), 8) were really well ( WRONG ) Q) Identify the following as a phrase or a clause: The development of AI allowed tech companies to create surveillance apps A) clause ( CORRECT )

A) 6) Correct as is ( CORRECT ) Q) Jerry was recently informed of an upcoming test in statistics, which is a required portion of his 1) Ph.D. curriculum although hearing about the upcoming test, Jerry has acted 2) passionate and uninterested in social activities. This behavior is an aberration for 3) him, he is normally quite gregarious and ebullient. 4) All his friends concur that his recent behavior has some 5) correlation with the exam. Everybody has tried to evoke some of his normal 6) despair, but to no avail. His behavior is very disconcerting. 7) They seem that efforts to bring out his usual exuberance only exacerbate his malaise. I believe the only antidote to 8) Jerrys uncharacteristic behavior to be unmitigated success on his statistics exam. A) 2) aloof ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct sentence: A) "Most ignorance is vincible ignorance. We don't know because we don't want to know," said Aldous Huxley. ( CORRECT ) Q) Check whether the following are complete sentences: As incomes fell and the businesses reduced internal positions to realign with staffing needs A) incomplete ( CORRECT ) Q) The atom is the basic building block of matter. One interesting aspect of the atom is its spatial composition. 1) Surprisingly, it is largely built from empty 2) space its nucleus made of protons and neutrons, 3) makes up only about a billionth of the atom itself. Another surprising aspect of the atom is its structure. 4) Because most of us maintain a mental model of the atom’s nucleus being orbited by discrete electrons, the 5) reality is way different than that traditional depiction. Scientists now prefer to describe the movement of electrons around the nucleus as a so-called 6) “wave-pattern cloud. In addition, models predicting the placement of electrons within the cloud 7) is described as one probability among many, 8) instead than depicting planet-like electrons orbiting a sun-like nucleus. A) 7) describe ( CORRECT ) Q) Almost two 1) thousands of years after being 2) baried by falling ash from a two- day volcanic eruption, Pompeii reveals fascinating details about 3) day to day life in the Roman Empire. 4) Pompeii’s population roughly 20,000 inhabitants practiced several religions. This is evidenced by temples dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis, as well as the 5) presense of Jews and worshipers of Cybele (called the “Great Mother” by her followers). Pompeii’s citizens practiced all of these religions in apparent peaceful coexistence with followers of the state religion, 6) but worshipped Jupiter and the Roman 7) emperor they led astonishingly long lives, assisted by doctors and dentists, and 8) were very well educated. A) 2) buried ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct word for the blank: They hadn’t eaten all day, and by the time they got home they were _________________.

A) ravenous ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the following as a phrase or a clause: Trying to earn extra credit points A) phrase ( CORRECT ) Q) Determine if the following underlined clause is dependent or independent: Although the lottery ticket winnings bought many nice things, it began a period of challenges that resulted in lost friendships, change, and personal painful growth. A) dependent ( CORRECT ) Q) What is the following an example of (choose the best answer): Sally slipped with a whoop and bumped down onto the slide, swooshing to the bottom. A) onomatopoeia ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the sentence structure below: Recycling is an effective way of helping the environment, and everyone should recycle at home. A) compound ( CORRECT ) Q) The atom is the basic building block of matter. One interesting aspect of the atom is its spatial composition. 1) Surprisingly, it is largely built from empty 2) space its nucleus made of protons and neutrons, 3) makes up only about a billionth of the atom itself. Another surprising aspect of the atom is its structure. 4) Because most of us maintain a mental model of the atom’s nucleus being orbited by discrete electrons, the 5) reality is way different than that traditional depiction. Scientists now prefer to describe the movement of electrons around the nucleus as a so-called 6) “wave-pattern cloud. In addition, models predicting the placement of electrons within the cloud 7) is described as one probability among many, 8) instead than depicting planet-like electrons orbiting a sun-like nucleus. A) 4) Although ( CORRECT ) Q) The view of star formation offered by the Spitzer Space Telescope is one of 1) disruption through the telescope’s lens, it can be seen that the creation of a star disrupts nearby space. The Spitzer Space 2) Telescope launched in 2003 contradicts the widely held 3) thinking that mellifluous gas clouds gracefully 4) provide the creation of new stars. Early models of star 5) making concentrated on the evolution of isolated stars, whereas recent models have recognized that stars 6) interact with the other in their stellar neighborhood. The relative 7) low count of the stars 8) were attributed to the turbulence that these processes bring to the heavens. A) 1) disruption. ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct sentence: A) The engineer told us that the bridge would support the truck. ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct sentence:

nucleus as a so-called 6) “wave-pattern cloud. In addition, models predicting the placement of electrons within the cloud 7) is described as one probability among many, 8) instead than depicting planet-like electrons orbiting a sun-like nucleus. A) 5) reality differs considerably from ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct sentence. A) The dessert trolley featured several kinds of puddings: bread and butter pudding, crumble and sticky toffee pudding. ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct sentence. A) My sister loves mysteries; my brother likes comics. ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the sentence structure below: The researchers did not come to the correct conclusion, so they restructured their hypothesis. A) compound ( CORRECT ) Q) Jerry was recently informed of an upcoming test in statistics, which is a required portion of his 1) Ph.D. curriculum although hearing about the upcoming test, Jerry has acted 2) passionate and uninterested in social activities. This behavior is an aberration for 3) him, he is normally quite gregarious and ebullient. 4) All his friends concur that his recent behavior has some 5) correlation with the exam. Everybody has tried to evoke some of his normal 6) despair, but to no avail. His behavior is very disconcerting. 7) They seem that efforts to bring out his usual exuberance only exacerbate his malaise. I believe the only antidote to 8) Jerrys uncharacteristic behavior to be unmitigated success on his statistics exam. A) 1) curriculum. Since ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct sentence. A) Top Gear has three presenters: Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond. ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct sentence. A) The window was open; I looked out over the empty fields. ( CORRECT ) Q) The function of a compound-complex sentence is: A) to elaborate on a claim or extend reasoning/to combine similar ideas/to convey cause and effect or chain of events/to compare or contrast ideas ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct sentence: A) The show features three singers: Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Gwen Stefani. ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct answer.

A) Jack's best sport is basketball; his brother excels at football. ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct sentence. A) Mankind has only one thing left: hope. ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct sentence: A) He knocked several times; no one came to the door. ( CORRECT ) Q) Almost two thousands of years… A) 4) Pompeii’s population, roughly 20,000 inhabitants, ( CORRECT ) Q) Jerry was recently informed of an upcoming test in statistics, which is a required portion of his 1) Ph.D. curriculum although hearing about the upcoming test, Jerry has acted 2) passionate and uninterested in social activities. This behavior is an aberration for 3) him, he is normally quite gregarious and ebullient. 4) All his friends concur that his recent behavior has some 5) correlation with the exam. Everybody has tried to evoke some of his normal 6) despair, but to no avail. His behavior is very disconcerting. 7) They seem that efforts to bring out his usual exuberance only exacerbate his malaise. I believe the only antidote to 8) Jerrys uncharacteristic behavior to be unmitigated success on his statistics exam. A) Jerry’s ( CORRECT ) Q) Almost two 1) thousands of years after being 2) baried by falling ash from a two- day volcanic eruption, Pompeii reveals fascinating details about 3) day to day life in the Roman Empire. 4) Pompeii’s population roughly 20,000 inhabitants practiced several religions. This is evidenced by temples dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis, as well as the 5) presense of Jews and worshipers of Cybele (called the “Great Mother” by her followers). Pompeii’s citizens practiced all of these religions in apparent peaceful coexistence with followers of the state religion, 6) but worshipped Jupiter and the Roman 7) emperor they led astonishingly long lives, assisted by doctors and dentists, and 8) were very well educated. A) 3) Both A and C are correct ( CORRECT ) , 3) daily life ( WRONG ) Q) Determine the sentence structure in the following sentence: Everyone played well, but Jean scored the winning goal. A) compound ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the sentence structure below: How will this study inform communication researchers in a few years? A) simple ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose all that apply: As a communication researcher, I will be using:

Q) Choose the best answer. A) My mom enjoys bird-watching, but I prefer skeet shooting. ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the sentence structure below: Since cell phones distract students and teachers, they should not be used in class. A) complex ( CORRECT ) Q) What is the following an example of (choose the best answer): The river slushed and rushed, bubbling and gurgling along the rocks. A) onomatopoeia ( CORRECT ) Q) Find the subject and the verb in the following clause. Then decided if each clause is dependent or independent. Banks, insurance companies, and investment companies can now enter one another’s markets. A) independent clause ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct sentence. A) Swinging the door open quietly, the two police officers surprised a young burglar as he worked to disconnect the cable wire from the television set. ( CORRECT ) Q) Determine the sentence structure in the following sentence: When the temperature fell below freezing, the snow finally began to fall. A) complex ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct sentence: A) “Taylor said, ‘you can leave now,’” Terry said. ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the clause in the following sentence: The actor was outstanding although they didn’t like to be on stage. A) adverb clause ( CORRECT ) Q) Determine if the following underlined clause is dependent or independent: Because it is so frequently misunderstood, the Welcome Module merits review. A) dependent ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the clause in the following sentence: Because my brother is older, he is able to stay up later than I can. A) adverb clause ( CORRECT )

Q) Determine the sentence structure in the following sentence: The racecars roared around the curve and sped down the track. A) simple ( CORRECT ) Q) What is the following an example of (choose the best answer): Sally slipped on the slide and slid off sloppily. A) alliteration ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct sentence. A) This is what I ate for breakfast: an apple and a bowl of cereal. ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the following as a phrase or a clause: Because humans are long-lived and reproduce slowly. A) clause ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the sentence structure below: This research is supported by extensive evidence. A) simple ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the sentence structure below: What is the actual meaning of the lyrics? A) simple ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct word for the blank: Rey would ______________________ their little sister into an argument by teasing them and calling them names. A) provoke ( CORRECT ) Q) Find the subject and the verb in the following clause. Then decide if each clause is dependent or independent. These obstructive voting issues have long been known. A) independent clause ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the clause in the following sentence: The harpist, who was phenomenal , played past midnight. A) adjective clause ( CORRECT ) Q) Determine the sentence structure in the following sentence: The Coogs made the winning touchdown after their receiver ran fifty-five yards in the final seconds of the game. A) complex ( CORRECT ) Q) Check whether the following are complete sentences: Their preferred pronouns, they/them, listed on their nametag.

Q) Determine if the following underlined clause is dependent or independent: Some buyers, who are known as market investors, bid on homes that have sales prices close to or below the appraised value of the home. A) independent ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct sentence: A) “An education isn’t how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know,” Anatole France said. “It’s being able to differentiate what you do know and what you don’t.” ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose all that apply: I should never use an Oxford comma when writing with or for A) AP ( CORRECT ) Q) As a journalist, I will be writing using A) AP ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the sentence structure below: Since recycling is an effective way of helping the environment, everyone should recycle at home. A) complex ( CORRECT ) Q) Hyphens can really change the meaning of a word (i.e. resign vs re-sign). A) True ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct sentence. A) If you don't understand, please save your questions for the end of the presentation. ( CORRECT ) Q) A dash is longer than a hyphen. A) True ( CORRECT ) Q) The view of star formation offered by the Spitzer Space Telescope is one of 1) disruption through the telescope’s lens, it can be seen that the creation of a star disrupts nearby space. The Spitzer Space 2) Telescope launched in 2003 q4contradicts the widely held 3) thinking that mellifluous gas clouds gracefully 4) provide the creation of new stars. Early models of star 5) making concentrated on the evolution of isolated stars, whereas recent models have recognized that stars 6) interact with the other in their stellar neighborhood. The relative 7) low count of the stars 8) were attributed to the turbulence that these processes bring to the heavens. A) 2) Telescope, launched in 2003, ( CORRECT ) Q) "It was a wild-goose chase," is an example of:

A) cliché ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the sentence structure below: The journalist's report comes from journal articles, interviews, and confidential sources. A) simple ( CORRECT ) Q) What is the tone of the following: This isn’t the best job in the world, but it’s not really that bad. A) tolerant ( CORRECT ) Q) Find the subject and the verb in the following clause. Then decide if each clause is dependent or independent: is considerable in areas with coastal hurricane seasons A) independent clause ( CORRECT ) Q) Determine if the following underlined clause is dependent or independent: Although the lottery ticket winnings bought many nice things, it began a period of challenges that resulted in lost friendships, change, and personal painful growth. A) independent ( CORRECT ) Q) "The raindrops danced along the window pane," is an example of: A) personification ( CORRECT ) Q) Determine if the following underlined clause is dependent or independent: One is restricted to a tiny room of small desks and chalk-less blackboards on two walls , while the others are restricted to large areas in the Commons. A) independent ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: If you will not do your work of your own __________, I ask that you email me and share what is going on so we can work collaboratively to ensure your success in this class. A) volition ( CORRECT ) Q) Determine if the following underlined clause is dependent or independent: Because it is so frequently misunderstood, the Welcome Module merits review. A) independent ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the sentence structure below: Since cell phones distract students and teachers, they should not be used in class, and I encourage faculty to forbid their use. A) compound-complex ( CORRECT )

Being able to afford paying off my student loans before I retire will __________________ getting a higher paying job. A) necessitate ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the clause in the following sentence: After screaming for dessert , the toddler calmly ate their dinner. A) adverb phrase ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the sentence structure below: Turn to Figure 3 in Appendix B. A) simple ( CORRECT ) Q) What is the tone of the following: When our lease ends, we’re planning to release a hundred cockroaches and two mice, so we can leave the place exactly as we found it. A) humorous ( CORRECT ) Q) Identify the sentence structure below: Cell phones should not be permitted in class, for they distract students and teachers. A) compound ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct sentence: A) The store will be closed on the following days: Thursday, Dec. 24th; Friday, Dec. 25th; Saturday, Dec. 26th; and Sunday Dec. 27th. ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: Levin unknowingly __________________ the cookie bandits by holding open the elevator doors and ensuring their escape. A) abetted ( CORRECT ) Q) Choose the correct sentence: A) “I am tired,” the boy said, and then drifted off to sleep. ( CORRECT ) Q) Determine the sentence structure in the following sentence: The injured player didn’t complain until their shoulder began to ache. A) complex ( CORRECT )