Author's Argument
Which of these best represents the thesis of the article?
a) Being lonely hurts-- it can even negatively impact your health.
b) The mere act of being alone with oneself doesn't have to be bad, and experts say it can even benefit your social relationships, improve your creativity and confidence, and help you regulate your emotions so that you can better deal with adverse situations.
c) In a culture where we often confuse being alone for loneliness, the ability to appreciate time by ourselves prevents us from processing the experience as a negative thing.
d) Take the opportunity to say, "this is the time where I can give something to myself," and just endorse that, in this moment, you are your first choice.
b) The mere act of being alone with oneself doesn't have to be bad, and experts say it can even benefit your social relationships, improve your creativity and confidence, and help you regulate your emotions so that you can better deal with adverse situations.
Enjoying the benefits of time alone isn’t a question of being an introvert or extrovert, Dr. Nguyen said.
The author includes this information most likely in order to…
a) explain how our personality can affect our level of loneliness
b) argue that introverts need more time alone
c) criticize people who are extroverts and love to always be around others
d) address a common argument that people have about alone time
d) address a common argument that people have about alone time
a) However
b) Nevertheless
c) On the other hand
d) For this reason
d) For this reason
How can you use the dictionary on the editing sections of tests?
Check any answer choices that claim to correct a misspelling.
What is a footnote?
A note at the bottom of the paper. Authors will indicate that there is a footnote by adding a small number at the end of the sentence.
Which quotation best supports the thesis of the article?
a) "It's not that solitude is always good, but it can be good."
b) "When we are by ourselves, what is uncomfortable is the lack of stimuli"
c) "Knowing oneself makes it easier to find other people who share your passions"
d) "If you're just getting started, 'Take small steps,' Dr. Grice suggests."
c) "Knowing oneself makes it easier to find other people who share your passions"
According to the text, what is the relationship between solitude and self-confidence?
a) People who spend more time alone are less likely to trust their own beliefs or desires.
b) People who spend more time alone are unable to develop key social skills that build self-esteem.
c) People who spend more time alone are able to identify and pursue passions without fear of judgment.
d) People who spend more time alone are more likely to be introverts and therefore feel more secure in themselves.
c) People who spend more time alone are able to identify and pursue passions without fear of judgment.
Which of these sentences is redundant and could be removed?
Plagiarism is a serious offense in the academic world. If you plagiarize, there could be negative consequences such as detention, earning a 0, or failing a class. It is a terrible thing to do in school. Because of this, I want to address some of the common mistakes that students make when citing their sources. This can help you avoid plagiarizing accidentally.
It is a terrible thing to do in school.
Identify and fix the mistake in this sentence:
Ronnie was dreading Friday because that's when Report Cards came out, and he was failing English.
report cards should not be capitalized. It's not a proper noun.
Read the following definitions of the word tone and select the one that would most likely be relevant to an English test.
a) (n) a musical or vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength.
b) (n) the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
c) (v) give greater strength or firmness to (the body or a muscle)
d) (v) give (a monochrome picture) an altered color in finishing by means of a chemical solution.
b) (n) the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Which detail best shows why many people avoid spending time alone?
a) "Choosing to spend time doing things by yourself can have mental, emotional and social benefits, but the key to reaping those positive rewards comes from choosing to spend time alone." (Paragraph 4)
b) "Overestimating how much other people are paying attention to us, and worrying that we're being judged, can stop us from doing things that would otherwise bring us joy." (Paragraph 8)
c) "Similar to how loneliness describes being alone and wanting company 'aloneliness' can be used to describe the natural desire for solitude, Dr. Coplan said." (Paragraph 13)
d) "Ultimately, each person will have a different ideal balance between how much time they spend alone and with others, but 'nobody is going to be optimally served by doing only one or the other.'" (Paragraph 22)
b) "Overestimating how much other people are paying attention to us, and worrying that we're being judged, can stop us from doing things that would otherwise bring us joy." (Paragraph 8)
Which quotation from the article best shows the difference between loneliness and choosing to be alone?
a) “We have some evidence to show that valuing solitude doesn’t really hurt your social life, in fact, it might add to it”
b) “Historically, solitude has had a pretty bad rap” because it is sometimes used as a form of punishment"
c) Research has shown that people often feel inhibited from enjoying activities alone, especially when they think others are watching them.
d) the key to reaping those positive rewards comes from choosing to spend time alone.
d) the key to reaping those positive rewards comes from choosing to spend time alone.
Which of these would best serve as a topic sentence for a paragraph about the different ways that people accidentally plagiarize?
a) Plagiarism can best be described as the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.
b) All students plagiarize at one point or another, and there's nothing wrong with that.
c) Not all plagiarism is done intentionally.
d) Nothing makes teachers happier than catching students in the act of plagiarizing.
c) Not all plagiarism is done intentionally.
Identify and fix the mistake in this sentence:
Ms. Gaber tries her best to teach us how to avoid redundancie in our writing.
Empathy is...
the ability to understand and share the feelings of others
What is the most likely reason that the author begins their argument with the section "Why it's hard to spend time alone"?
a) to emphasize that being alone is scary and a negative experience
b) to discuss the psychological repercussions of being alone for too long
c) to differentiate between choosing to be alone and feeling lonely
d) to entertain the reader with an anecdote about people shocking themselves out of boredom
c) to differentiate between choosing to be alone and feeling lonely
Based on the article, what can the reader infer about the benefits of solitude?
a) Solitude is when you choose to be alone, and loneliness is when you are alone against your will.
b) When you spend time alone, you can learn more about yourself and your passions.
c) Boredom can help us think in more creative ways.
d) Solitude can be given as a reward instead of a punishment.
b) When you spend time alone, you can learn more about yourself and your passions.
What is the best sentence to replace sentence 2?
(1) "Maybe one day, I'll be President of the United States," Duarte said. (2) Then Duarte decided to pursue a different dream. (3) He founded a non-profit charity devoted to ending food insecurity.
a) After six years of working in politics, Duarte realized that he wanted something more meaningful.
b) Interestingly enough, that dream wouldn't last long.
c) Unfortunately, Duarte would never become the President.
d) Having lost interest in helping his country, Duarte decided to do something else instead.
a) After six years of working in politics, Duarte realized that he wanted something more meaningful.
Identify and fix the mistake in this sentence:
I had always been excited for my birthday because the party was always fun I realize now that my mom had always worked overtime in the weeks leading up to it so that we could afford it.
I had always been excited for my birthday because the party was always fun. I realize now that my mom had always worked overtime in the weeks leading up to it so that we could afford it.
Someone who prefers being with other people and is outgoing is called...
an extrovert
How do the previous sections help to support the ideas in the section "How to do it"?
a) The previous sections ask common questions about spending time alone and "How to do it" answers those questions.
b) The previous sections describe the challenges and rewards of solitude and "How to do it" describes how to begin spending time alone.
c) The previous sections explain the benefits of spending time with others and "How to do it" explains how to make friends after spending time alone.
d) The previous sections provide research about the effects of being alone and "How to do it" provides research about which activities are better to do with others.
b) The previous sections describe the challenges and rewards of solitude and "How to do it" describes how to begin spending time alone.
How do the phrases "restorative" and "decompress" contribute to the tone of the article?
a) they highlight the author's skepticism about the benefits of spending time alone
b) they underscore how relaxing it can be to spend time alone
c) they suggest that the author is angry about people not being willing to prioritize themselves
d) they show how easy it can be to make time for yourself
b) they underscore how relaxing it can be to spend time alone
Revise this sentence to be more effective/clear.
Someone who not only thinks creatively but could make lots of money is what he wanted to be.
He wanted to be someone who not only thinks creatively but also makes lots of money.
(Or something similar. Teacher's judgment)
Identify and fix the mistake in this sentence:
The purpose of school is to not only teach students the material while also developing their critical thinking skills, we need parents' support.
change the comma to a semicolon
or
change the comma to a period and capitalize We
Someone who pays more attention to their own feelings and thoughts is called...
an introvert