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ENGLISH ASSESSMENT Question 1 1 out of 1 points Questions 2-11. Read each sentence and find the error in academic or formal English in each. There is no more than one error in each sentence. Remember that academic or formal English is the kind of English you are usually asked to write in class; sometimes there is a difference between the way we write something and the way we say the same thing. Answer True or False: | have read the above instructions. Selected Answer: True Question 2 1 out of 1 points When the leaders of the American Revolution sought foreign help, they logically turned to France and Spain, and both countries responded favorable. Selected Answer: favorable Question 3 1 out of 1 points If the forest fire that broke out yesterday is not brought under control shortly, an entire village would have to be evacuated. Selected Answer: would have Question 4 1 out of 1 points Like an iceberg, the Portuguese man-of-war conceals its most longest and most dangerous parts beneath the surface of the sea. Selected Answer: most longest Question 5 1 out of 1 points Both Edna and me were asked to put aside our regular work so that we could help prepare the proposal for the new client. Selected Answer: me Question 6 1 out of 1 points Neither the scientist or her research assistant expect to encounter any difficulty in obtaining funds for the project. Selected Answer: or Question 7 1 out of 1 points Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, who developed COBOL, one of the first computer languages, retiring after serving forty-three years in the United States Navy. Selected Answer: retiring Question 8 1 out of 1 points After hearing Smith's surprising report, Detective Meng began to inspect that the witness had been lying. Selected Answer: inspect Question 9 1 out of 1 points When the traffic light was installed at the intersection of Broad Street and Washington Avenue, the flow of rush-hour traffic improves noticeably. Selected Answer: improves Question 10 Select the best wording of the underlined part of the sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose answer A. A failure as an administrator, the general made irrational decisions, he exceeded his authority, and alienating many of the best members of the staff. Selected Answer: made irrational decisions, exceeded his authority, and alienated many of the best members of the staff Question 15 1 out of 1 points Select the best wording of the underlined part of the sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose answer A. If he would know about the seminar, Rafael would not have called the meeting of the Hispanic Students’ Union for the same evening. Selected Answer: If he had known Question 16 0 out of 1 points Select the best wording of the underlined part of the sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose answer A. Unfortunately, the already hard-pressed farmers were plagued once again by spring flooding, midsummer drought, and early frost. Selected Answer: followed by midsummer drought and early frost after that Question 17 0 out of 1 points Select the best wording of the underlined part of the sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose answer A. It is easy to learn to use the personal computer, and it has replaced the typewriter in most homes and offices. Selected Answer: It is easy to learn to use the personal computer, and it Question 18 0 out of 1 points Select the best wording of the underlined part of the sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose answer A. Because of the water shortage, the governor encouraged consumers to conserve the available supply. Selected Answer: Due to having a water shortage, the Question 19 1 out of 1 points Questions 20 and 21. These questions are designed to test your reading comprehension skills on a basic and more advanced level. Read the passages below and mark the letter of the most correct answer. There are no trick questions. A free market describes a market without economic intervention and regulation by government except to regulate against force or fraud. The terminology is used by economists and in popular culture. A free market requires protection of property rights, but no regulation, no subsidization, no single monetary system, and no governmental monopolies. It is the opposite of a controlled market, where the government regulates prices or how property is used. The theory holds that within the ideal free market, property rights are voluntarily exchanged at a price arranged solely by the mutual consent of sellers and buyers. By definition, buyers and sellers do nat coerce each other, in the sense that they obtain each other's property rights without the use of physical force, threat of physical force, or fraud, nor are they coerced by a third party (such as by government via transfer payments) and they engage in trade simply because they both consent and believe that what they are getting is worth more than or as much as what they give up. Price is the result of buying and selling decisions en masse as described by the law of supply and demand. Free market economics is closely associated with laissez-faire economic philosophy, which advocates approximating this condition in the real world by mostly confining government intervention in economic matters to regulating against force and fraud among market participants. Some free market advocates oppose taxation as well, claiming that the market is more efficient at providing all valuable services of which defense and law are no exception, that such services can be provided without direct taxation and that consent would be the basis of political legitimacy making it a morally consistent system. Answer True or False: | have read the above passage. Selected Answer: True Question 20 Why is Paul so frustrated? Selected Answer: He wants to do good, but he keeps on doing evil. Question 24 0 out of 1 points In this passage, does Paul, the author of Romans, describe the law as good? Selected Answer: Sort of -- sometimes it is good, and sometimes it is bad. Question 25 1 out of 1 points Read the paragraph below to answer the following four questions. The foreboding city of Baghdad brings chills of fear that are only penetrated by its transcendent sunsets. The rocky ground just beneath the barrel of my rigid M240B machine gun is carefully scanned for explosives. Just beyond the rocks is the desolate road which mocks my worries by providing the enemy a valued avenue of approach. The brisk draft runs farther down my spine as | hear the eerie prayers shouted from rooftop to rooftop. The hateful noise belongs to the cloaked black figures bowing in unison. In the distance, beyond the menace, an exquisite array of colors pierces my doubts. Finally, my chill is warmed by an orange sun falling slowly out of sight. The clouds dance just above the sun. They remind me of the joy provided by my salvation. It is then | realize, even in the valley of the shadow of death | find peace; the hand of God has painted a magnificent sunset just for me. Answer True or False: | have read the above paragraph. Selected Answer: True Question 26 1 out of 1 points In which of the following sentences or phrases does the author use personification to describe his threatening surroundings? Selected Answer: ..the desolate road[...Jmocks my worries... Question 27 1 out of 1 points The author describes several things, but his overall purpose is to describe Selected Answer: the peace God provides amidst fear Question 28 1 out of 1 points Which sentence uses specific and detailed vocabulary to convey the theme? Selected Answer: The foreboding city of Baghdad brings chills of fear that are only penetrated by its transcendent sunsets. Question 29 1 out of 1 points What type of spatial order is used in the passage? Selected Answer: Ground to sky Question 30 1 out of 1 points Refer to the paragraph below in order to answer the following four questions. In censorship, silence is not always golden. The word "censorship” means to silence, limit, or repress information, whether in the media, through music, artistic expression, political, social, theological, or educational information, not within the norms of a particular mode of thought concerning those particular standards that they each support. Rather, it is the control of information showing itself in the form of a boycott, embargo, injunction, restriction, and last but not least, “silence.” Censorship is not permission, a green light, nor an allowance of complete self-expression. In today’s world, the computer’s phrases: “to delete”, “empty recycle bin” or even “erase from the hard drive” could mean censorship. Sometimes people confuse censorship with the thought of limiting it to only a couple of types or that censorship is always valid or deserving. Others think it only comes through a dictatorship type of government. A few examples would be a court-imposed gag order: a judicial judge signs a paper to put a hush order on the media, regarding information that can compromise a case. Still another example, would be by taking the 5th Amendment, individuals can choose to remain silent because the information may only serve to incriminate them. Consequently, it also seems a means of protection for them. Churches have their own laws and standards, some of which in ancient Biblical times even silenced women (1 Timothy 2: 11-14). In censorship, silence is not always golden, even secrets between friends can be a farm of voluntary censorship, or not! Answer True or False: | have read the above paragraph. average woman’s size; therefore, | had a difficult time envisioning myself wearing most that | had chosen to try on. Yet, the first one | picked was similar to all the dresses | envied in the magazines. | put this dress on and knew it had to be mine. | saw no purpose in continuing with my search. It was evident that | had found the perfect gown for my wedding. The preparation for a wedding can be difficult at times; yet, | found the perfect dress to ensure a key element of my wedding day. Answer True or False: | have read the above paragraph. Selected Answer: True Question 36 1 out of 1 points From the Narrative passage, rewrite this sentence so it is using specific and detailed vocabulary. Sentence: In mast bridal stores, the dresses are larger than the average woman’s size; therefore, | had a difficult time envisioning myself wearing most that | had chosen to try on. Selected Answer: Many bridal stores have designer gowns that are larger than the average woman’s size; therefore, as | tried dresses on, it was difficult to picture myself wearing many of the gowns | chose. Question 37 1 out of 1 points Which of the following details might the author have added to strengthen the story? Selected Answer: The design, color, and shape of the dress she bought Question 38 1 out of 1 points What is the best way to revise this passive sentence to active voice from this passage? Sentence: | was allowed to choose six gowns to take to the fitting room. Selected Answer: | chose six gowns to take into the fitting roam. Question 39 1 out of 1 points What is the point of view and voice of this paragraph? Selected Answer: First person, active Question 40 1 out of 1 points Read the paragraph below to answer the following four questions. My life after marriage is a far cry from what it was before | married. As a single teenager and the daughter of an evangelistic minister, traveling was a way of life. | packed in less than thirty minutes for a journey of a few weeks to a month. I journeyed all over the United States and some in Canada and Mexico. Now, | find myself hesitating to leave the house to acquire graceries. My week usually consists of departing for church, which is situated across the street. Once upon a time, | knew tens of thousands of people in all the churches we visited; meeting new people as we traveled back to these places yearly. Unfortunately, in my husband’s hame tawn, | have found it difficult to even make new friends or meet new people. Prior, traveling meant that | was surrounded by people all the time. Currently, | spend most of my days alone, seldom leaving my bedroom except to do chores or spend time with the kids. As a minister and minister’s daughter, | found myself in church several days a week; ministering in each service to one degree or another. In my husband’s hame church | am seldom asked to minister, yet | still receive calls from time to time asking me to minister in other churches. | do not like traveling alone so | seldom accept many offers to minister outside my home church. This change of lifestyle is the hardest transition of my adult life; from the life | had to the life | have. Answer True or False: | have read the above paragraph. Selected Answer: True Question 41 1 out of 1 points What type of paragraph is this? Selected Answer: Comparison Question 42 1 out of 1 points In this passage, which sentence reinforces the topic sentence and signals conclusion? True Question 46 1 out of 1 points In the paragraph, which of the following sentences is a supporting detail? Selected Answer: In most applications, a deep-sea boat can carry more passengers and cargo than the smaller inland variations, making it the ultimate camper or getaway. Question 47 0 out of 1 points Which of the following word(s) serves as an example of specific diction? Selected Answer: First time boat buyer Question 48 0 out of 1 points What is the best way to revise this sentence to include more active voice? Sentence: Boating is a great time, even when the fish are not biting pick the right size and kind of boat and the fun is increased. Selected Answer: Boating is a great time, even when the fish are not biting; if you pick the right size and kind of boat, the fun is increased. Question 49 1 out of 1 points Which one of the following sentences contains a cliché? Selected Answer: So, to avoid feeling in over your head, make certain to weigh the options of the different classifications of boats. Question 50 1 out of 1 points Read the below paragraph to answer the following four questions. Many features combine to create the perfect football experience; these features include: the competition between the two teams, the fans, and the setting. The competition between the two football teams brings everyone to the stadium for the game. These two opposing and talented groups come prepared for the game, having practiced for weeks. The chemistry created by the fierce athletes, driven to win, stirs up tension between the two groups of fans, who come ready to cheer on their team. These eager and zealous fans show their support through screams, standing, shouting, jumping up and down, and blowing horns. Marching bands and cheerleaders also show their support. The marching bands play different songs in the stands like “Hey, Baby” or “Go, Big Red!” The cheerleaders cheer their hearts out to inspire the fans to get excited about the conflict on the field. The football game setting also contributes to the perfect football experience. The crisp, fall air inspires fans to wear sweatshirts and bring fleece blankets. The big, blaring lights draw attention to the activity on the field, even in the dark of night. Warm hot chocolate, hot dogs, and nachos add to the overall football experience. All of these elements, the competition, the fans, and the setting, combine to create the perfect, football experience. Answer True or False: | have read the above paragraph. Selected Answer: True Question 51 0 out of 1 points Which word(s) from the sentence below need(s) to be changed to correct an error in parallel construction? Sentence: “These eager and zealous fans show their support through screams, standing, shouting, jumping up and down, and blowing horns.” Selected Answer: Up and down Question 52 1 out of 1 points Based on the topic sentence in the passage, what are the main points? Selected Answer: competition, setting, and fans Question 53 1 out of 1 points (4)Housekeepers face many dangers everyday while cleaning operating rooms, such as: needle sticks, broken glass, blood spills, and overhead lights in the operating rooms. A housekeeper needs to know how to protect themselves from these types of hazards; needles found in an operating room must be handled with care, knowing how to dispose them properly can prevent a housekeeper from getting a needle stick. Blood spills and broken glass must be handled with caution, especially if broken glass is found with blood present; having the proper tools and equipment will help the housekeeper fram getting cut on the broken glass. Handling these types of situations properly will help the housekeeper stay safe and cleaning the rooms more enjoyable. (5)There are many things a housekeeper must be aware of while working in the surgery area, he or she can encounter many dangers on a daily basis; however, with proper training and education, the housekeeper can be prepared for any situation he or she may encounter while working in surgery. Knowing what to do can help a housekeeper clean mare efficiently and avoid any serious injuries while working in one of the most unique environments a housekeeper can work in. Answer True or False: | have read the above essay. Selected Answer: True Question 56 0 out of 1 points The following sentence suffers from poor word choice, among other general confusions. Choose the revised sentence which uses the most accurate language while communicating a focused idea. Sentence: Knowing where the overhead lights and monitors are in an operating room can be the difference, preventing a housekeeper from getting injured on the job and cleaning the room properly. Selected Answer: Knowing where the overhead lights and monitors are in an operating room can make the difference, preventing an operating room housekeeper from getting injured on the job and cleaning the room properly. Question 57 1 out of 1 points The author’s overall purpose is to. Selected Answer: demonstrate the uniqueness of an operating room housekeeper’s job. Question 58 1 out of 1 points In the essay, “Operating Room Housekeepers,” the author combines which modes of writing? Selected Answer: Illustration and Classification Question 59 1 out of 1 points Read the below Essay to answer the following three questions. Essay: Marriage is Sacred (1) Couples should understand that when they marry they are entering into the most sacred of institutions established by God; it is a Holy covenant, not to be taken lightly. In addition, it is the first covenant established between God and mankind. Until this day, it seals their relationship until death; therefore, the marriage covenant produces oneness that honors God, creating a binding contract in his eyes. (2) God wants marriage to reflect the church’s relationship with Jesus Christ because the church is the bride, preparing to meet the bridegroom. When couples develop intimacy with God, it also strengthens the marriage. Per Jennifer Baker of the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, there is currently a 50% divorce rate in marriages in and outside of the church. This is evidence that couples no longer take their commitment and vows seriously, and it is almost impossible to honor vows without acknowledging the sacredness of the marriage contract. Consequently, the marriage covenant brings strength to relationships helping them to endure. (3) The covenant of marriage also protects the family unit. It is the vehicle that allows sexual expression not provided in other unions. The children born of couples, who are in covenant, reap the benefits of their parent’s faithfulness to each other and to God. These couples also insulate themselves and their families from the enemy that would destroy homes and ruin relationships. The odds of couples committed to covenant relations, committing adultery, divorcing or separating is not as great as those who are not committed. (4) The marriage covenant is the most import contract entered into by man. Dennis Rainey, a well known Christian minister, writes that “For the past two years | have had a growing concern that the Christian community has passively watched the 'dummying down’ of the marriage covenant. Marriage has become little more than an upgraded social contract between two people-not a holy covenant between a man and a woman and their God for a lifetime.” Couples, who are in covenant marriages, provide stability for their families and communities; it has more impact on community than anyone could ever imagine because the covenant is the cornerstone for all relationships. (5) The scriptures are clear about marriage being holy in God’s sight; consequently, married couples must take their vows serious if the current trend in divorce, in and outside the church, is to change. 
