Communication
Research
Logic
Writing and Research
Media
100
To keep his audience engaged, the speaker should A. shout in a loud voice B. make eye contact C. use exaggerated arm gestures D. read directly from note cards
B. make eye contact
100
Which source about Susan Anthony is a primary source? A. a diary written by her B. a biography about her C. an encyclopedia article about her D. an interview with someone who knew her
A. a diary written by her
100
Which premise is true? A. If the school is closed, it is a weekend. B. If you own a dog, you do not own a bird. C. If there are clouds in the sky, it will rain. D. If you hit a homerun, your team will score a point.
D. If you hit a homerun, your team will score a point.
100
No one checked vital signs of a baby's health, _________ the strength of its heartbeats, reflexes, and the skin color in the minutes after a baby's birth. Choose the best transitionaly phrase to fill in the blank. A. in brief B. such as C. as usual D. in contrast
B. such as
100
The purpose of a video about the importance of safe practices in the workplace is mainly to A. persuade B. entertain C. inform D. describe
C. inform
200
A class decides to do a mock trial about Susan B. Anthony's case. Groups were assigned to research and prepare information that would be presented during the trial. Which strategy is NOT appropriate for working together in a group? A. taking turns listening and speaking with each other B. writing down ideas that are personally appealing C. asking relevant questions that move the group toward its goal D. summarizing information so group members are aware of project developments
B. writing down ideas that are personally appealing
200
Jerome wants to learn more about Susan B. Anthony. The BEST source of information about her would be from a A. Web site called Famous Americans B. history book about the rights of women C. newsletter from an organization for women D. TV show titled Great Americans
B. history book about the rights of women
200
Choose the statement from the passage that is an opinion. A. Born is England, Beever started making chalk drawings after he graduated from art school. B. Then one day, Beever was working in Brussels and saw some street tiles being removed. C. Moreover, people are excited to watch or wait for the final product. D. The photographs allow a whole new audience to experience his art, thanks to the far-reaching vehicle of the Internet.
C. Moreover, people are excited to watch or wait for the final producat.
200
The cedar fence post had grayed with age, but when Sean began sawing, he was surprised to find that the interior of the wood smelled as strong as if it had been cut the day before. Choose a replacement for the word surprised that makes the description more vivid. A. interested B. shocked C. concerned D. troubled
B. shocked
200
Which medium would be the most effective for the speech writer to use during a speech about being in favor of making community service mandatory in high school. A. a short video interviewing students about their positive community service experiences B. a list of all the other school districts that have adopted similar programs C. a chart showing all the arguments for and against the proposed program D. a pie chart showing percentages of those in favor, opposed, or indifferent to the program
A. a short video interviewing students about their positive community service experiences
300
Joaguin is giving a presentation to his class about grasshoppers. Which is an effective method for keeping the audience's attention during his presentation? A. speak clearly B. face the teacher C. stop to answer questions D. read directly from notes
A. speak clearly
300
What source would be the most reliable to help determine the health of an infant? A. a doctor's eyewitness account after examining the infant B. a baby's birth anouncement printed in the local newspaper C. a hospital's Web page about the care offered to mothers and their babies D. a magazine article about infant care in different cultures
A. a doctor's eyewitness account after examining the infant
300
My friends are going to the beach this weekend. Everyone knows it is fun to be at the beach. They are going to swim in the ocean and play volleyball on the beach. On their way home, they are planning to stop for pizza. I will ask my parents if I can go with my friends. Choose the sentence from the paragraph that contains bias. A. My friends are going to the beach this weekend. B. Everyone knows it is fun to be at the beach with your friends. C. They are going to swim in the ocean and play volleyball on the beach. D. On their way home, they are planning to stop for pizza.
B. Everyone knows it is fun to be at the beach with your friends.
300
Which of these is the most focused research topic? A. the decline of jazz in New Orleans in 1917 B. Chicago's musical history C. the development of jazz music D. Harlem in the 1920's
A. the decline of jazz in New Orleans in 1917
300
Which would be an example of a stereotype? A. Bats are the only mammals that really fly. B. Not enough programs are trying to protect bats. C. Some bat species feet on frogs, fish, and lizards. D. Bats are creatures that are dangerous to humans.
D. Bats are creatures that are dangerous to humans.
400
In an organized group, which member takes notes on what the group has discussed each time it has met? A. the information gatherer B. the leader C. the timekeeper D. the reporter
B. the leader
400
Claire wants to learn more about the life of Buffalo Bill Cody. What source would be the most reliable to help her learn more about his life? A. a play that Cody wrote called Scouts of the Plains B. a history book chapter about the Pony Express C. a book about great American folk heroes D. a book about the facts and myths of Cody's life
B. a history book chapter about the Pony Express
400
Which sentence from the passage is an opinion? A. So let's discover what really neat creatures they truly are. B. Flying takes lots of energy, so bats eat about half their weight in food each day. C. Their small size keeps all the blood from rushing to their heads. D. Some fruit-eating and nectar-drinking bats actually have excellent vision.
A. So let's discover what really neat creatures they truly are.
400
Which of these is a primary research source? A. a poem written by an author of the Harlem Renaissance B. a history textbook chapter about New Orleans C. an autobiography of Louis Armstrong, a jazz musician D. an article in a newspaper about a jazz performance in Chicago
C. an autobiography of Louis Armstrong, a jazz musician
400
What is the most likely purpose of a video about training a cat? A. to describe B. to inform C. to entertain D. to persuade
B. to inform
500
To keep the audience engaged, the speaker should A. pace back and forth with purpose B. speak loudly and wave his arms C. make eye contact with many people D. use an overtly pleading tone of voice
C. make eye contact with many people
500
A student wants to learn more about optical illusions. Choose the book that would provide the best information. A. Bloom, Harold J. The First Eye Doctors. London: Brit Press, 1962 B. Andres, Carlos. The Science of Tricking the Eye. Philadelphia, PA: Newton Press, 2001 C. Chang, Elliot. A Guide to Better Vision. Sydney, Australlia: Down Under Publishing, 2006 D. Sylvester, Arlyss. Drawing with Color and Perspective. San Francisco, CA: Eye See, Inc. 2007
B. Andres, Carlos. The Science of Tricking the Eye. Philadelphia, PA: Newton Press, 2001
500
Which sentence from the passage is an opinion? A. Sammy began to practice at the Olympic Stadium pool. B. In 1939, he enrolled at Occidental College in Los Angeles. C. It was perhaps the best dive he had ever done. D. He has also remained involved with diving all his life.
C. It was perhaps the best dive he had ever done.
500
A student wants to do a report on bats. Which topic is narrow enough for a short report about bats? A. a comparison of bat species around the world B. the history of bats from ancient times C. an analysis of the impact bats have on the ecosystem D. a description of how echolocation helps a bat find prey
D. a description of how echolocation helps a bat find prey
500
If you were shown an image of kids squealing as they plunge down a roller coaster what mood and message would it be trying to relate? A. tired; kids are getting fit B. scared; kids are in danger C. fun, happiness; kids enjoying a theme park D. sad; kids wanting to stop the ride
C. fun, happiness; kids enjoying the theme park
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