Which Word Has the Negative Connotation?
Scent or Odor?
Odor
Nosy or Curious?
Curious
It was a dark and stormy night. A strong chill filled the air.
a) happy
b) scary
c) hopeful
b) scary
"Y'all, there is an excellent archway down yonder in the park."
Where in the US is this writer probably from?
a) Midwest
b) New England
c) South
c) South
Leisurely or Lazy?
Lazy
Excited or Frantic?
Excited
Mr. Jones, since you obviously appear to know everything, would you like to come up here and teach this class for me?
a) sarcastic
b) critical
c) disrespectful
a) sarcastic
Which of the following passages is written for an academic audience?
a) College is much more expensive nowadays.
b) "The cost of higher education has steadily risen while at the same time state funding has dropped, requiring students to shoulder a greater percentage of the costs."
b)
Youthful or Inexperienced?
Inexperienced
Stubborn or Tenacious?
Tenacious
This is one of the best essays I've ever seen. It's clear, concise, and convincing.
a) complimentary
b) comical
c) hopeful
a) complimentary
"Popo is coming, yo. Deadass"
Where in North America is this voice probably from?
a) Canada
b) New York
c) Southern US
b) New York
Job or Career?
Job
Revolutionary or Radical?
Revolutionary
If you were writing a formal email, how would you begin it (with what greeting)?
Dear [name],
Dear [occupational role or position],
To Whom it May Concern:
Which passage has a more unique or authentic-sounding "voice"?
a) "CR and the surrounding area are very much what you make of it, just like anywhere else. There are lots of parks in Linn County, events going on, a good local beer scene (Clock House, Lion Bridge, etc.), and niche hobby communities everywhere (biking, board gaming, you name it). 45 minutes south is Iowa City which has lots of cool restaurants and more things to do. They key is to get out and enjoy it."
b) "Cedar Rapids offers outdoor activities like exploring the Cedar River and visiting Indian Creek Nature Center, as well as cultural attractions such as the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and Paramount Theatre. One can enjoy family-friendly spots like NewBo City Market or unique shopping and dining in the Czech Village/New Bohemia District. Don’t miss local breweries and special events like the Freedom Festival and Oktoberfest."
a)
- (b) was written by ChatGPT
Manager or Boss?
Boss
Sophisticated or Convoluted?
Sophisticated
If you were writing a formal email, how would you end it (with what closing)?
Sincerely,
Best,
If you were asked to explain Paulo Freire's "banking concept" of education to a high school student, which passage seems more appropriate?
a) Paulo Freire's "banking concept of education" views students as passive recipients of knowledge, where teachers deposit information for them to memorize without critical engagement. He advocates for a more interactive approach, encouraging dialogue and critical thinking to empower students as active participants in their own learning.
b) Paulo Freire criticizes the traditional way of teaching and learning in school systems, where teachers simply lecture or assign readings and students are then expected to memorize and regurgitate that information on tests and assignments. He calls this the "banking concept of education" because students have knowledge "deposited" in them by teachers, but don't have the ability to ask questions or truly engage with the information.
b)
- (a) was written by ChatGPT