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Indiferencia
Indifference
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles
Integrity
In the text, what did the first student want from Wiesenfeld?
a. A letter of recommendation.
b. Advice on improving study habits.
c. A chance to improve their grade.
d. An extension on an assignment.
c. A chance to improve their grade.
Which of the following sentences uses quotation correctly?
a. She said, “Get over here right now!”
b. She said “Get over here right now!”
c. "She said, Get over here right now!"
a. She said, “Get over here right now!”
Identify the parenthetical phrase in the following sentence:
My mother, upon looking at my grades, took away my cellphone.
upon looking at my grades
Cinismo
Cynicism
Goods or services that are traded or bought
Commodities
What is Wiesenfeld's main concern about the current attitude towards grades?
a. It creates a more relaxed learning environment.
b. It helps students succeed in their careers.
c. It reduces the workload for professors.
d. It undermines the value of hard work and talent.
d. It undermines the value of hard work and talent.
Which of the following sentences does NOT use quotation correctly?
a. My dad used to say, "don't do nothing dumb.”
b. My dad always reminded us: "don't do nothing dumb."
c. According to my dad "don't do nothing dumb."
c. According to my dad "don't do nothing dumb."
Unfortunately, they stole everything in my purse.
Unfortunately,
Descontento
Disgruntled
The process of certifying that an institution meets certain standards
Accreditation
How does Wiesenfeld describe the attitude of students who beg for better grades?
a. Cynical and manipulative.
b. Innocent and entitled.
c. Determined and hardworking.
d. Angry and rebellious.
b. Innocent and entitled.
Which of the following sentences correctly cites the quote?
a. “Well done is better than well said” (Benjamin Franklin, 1737, p. 34).
b. “Well done is better than well said” (Franklin, 1737, p. 34).
c. “Well done is better than well said” (Franklin, 1737).
b. “Well done is better than well said” (Franklin, 1737, p. 34).
Identify the parenthetical phrase in the following sentence:
To no avail, the student begged the teacher to change their grade.
To no avail
Desdichas
Misfortunes
Not certain or fixed; provisional
What real-world consequences does Wiesenfeld mention as a result of eroding academic standards?
a. Increased student happiness and morale.
b. Higher graduation rates.
c. Structural failures and safety hazards.
d. Improved job prospects for graduates.
c. Structural failures and safety hazards.
Which of the following sentences uses a signal phrase correctly?
a. According to the reporter the wind was blowing "at least 50 miles per hour."
b. According to the reporter, the wind was blowing at least 50 miles per hour.
c. According to the reporter, the wind was blowing "at least 50 miles per hour."
c. According to the reporter, the wind was blowing "at least 50 miles per hour."
Identify the parenthetical phrase in the following sentence:
The customer's face, red with rage, made it clear that he was not satisfied.
red with rage
Analfabeto
Illiterate
The gradual destruction or diminution of something
Erosion
What is "hyperrational thinking" according to the graduate student?
a. Prioritizing effort and intelligence over grades.
b. Ignoring deadlines in favor of asking for better grades.
c. Following a strict study schedule.
d. Achieving high grades through hard work.
b. Ignoring deadlines in favor of asking for better grades.
Which of the following sentences correctly cites the quote?
a. The article stated that "pizza with pineapple is actually quite good" (Thompson, 2024).
b. The article stated that "pizza with pineapple is actually quite good" (Thompson, 2024, para. 3).
c. The article stated that "pizza with pineapple is actually quite good" (Cely Thompson, 2024, para. 3).
b. The article stated that "pizza with pineapple is actually quite good" (Thompson, 2024, para. 3).
Identify the parenthetical phrase in the following sentence:
As she blew out the candles, she wished for a pink pony.
As she blew out the candles