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Adverb clauses modify __________.

nouns

pronouns

adjectives, verbs, and adverbs

subordinate clauses

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Which statement is false?

Advancements in news print and the penny papers helped promote literacy among all classes in America.

Radio excelled as a medium that provided outstanding entertainment for the masses.

America has frequently prided itself on its leadership role in technological advancements.

Since its introduction to the masses, television has always been viewed positively.

Analyze the document below and answer the question that follows. Source: "Before Beginning a FAFSA." FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Federal Student Aid, US Department of Education, 26 Sept. 2010. Web. 2 Nov. 2010. What is the structure of this document?

checklist

FAQ

instruction booklet

outline

Television impacted politics in all of these ways except __________.

permitting the public to judge politicians by their appearance and comfort on camera

forcing politicians to be honest because they were speaking directly to the American public on air

exposing more people to political messages and campaigns through television than were exposed from previous media outlets

using it as a platform for presidential candidates to “sell” their ideas to the public

Which sentence contains an essential adjective clause?

The sponsor who pays for our uniforms deserves advertising at each game.

Our sponsors, who fund the team, are invited to the opening game.

After explaining the sponsorship levels, they agreed to join at the silver level.

During halftime, the speaker announced the sponsors.

Read the sentence below and complete the instruction that follows. My advisor, Mr. Burns, is helping me apply for scholarships specific to students who major in astronomy, the study of the universe. Identify the appositive phrase.

astronomy

Mr. Burns

my advisor

the study of the universe

Read the sentence below and complete the instruction that follows. Bernard-Ferdinand Lyot, a French astronomer, invented the coronagraph, a telescope attachment, in 1930. Identify the word or phrase that the underlined appositive renames.

French astronomer

Bernard-Ferdinand Lyot

coronagraph

1930

Format includes which of the following choices?

a formal, business-like message and style

the author's word choices, sentence lengths, and attitude

text features such as font size, type, and use of boldface or italics

the reader's response to the writer and the message

Which statement is false?

When technology brings advancements in new media, the old media forms disappear completely from society.

When technology makes a medium accessible to the masses, that medium and its technology can have a profound impact on how a society views itself and the world.

The medium can impact how many people are exposed to a certain event or story.

How a story is played out through the media can depend on the biases of those who tell the story.

Read the sentence below and complete the instruction that follows. British astronomer Edmund Halley was the first to calculate a comet's orbit effectively. Identify the appositive or appositive phrase.

astronomer

Edmund Halley

a comet's orbit

calculate

Read the sentence below and answer the question that follows. Coach William's intent is that all players will have a chance to hit the field. Which type of clause is underlined?

independent clause

noun clause

adverb clause

adjective clause

Read the sentence below and complete the instruction that follows. The awards are being given to whichever team possesses the most spirit. Select the answer that identifies the function the noun clause performs in the sentence.

subject

direct object

object of preposition

predicate nominative

Which kind of clause modifies adjectives, verbs, or adverbs?

independent clause

noun clause

adverb clause

adjective clause

Read the sentences below and complete the instruction that follows. The coach, who has ten years' experience, has agreed to lead our team. The coach who has ten years' experience has agreed to lead our team. Select the answer that explains the difference between the two sentences, as well as the purpose each clause serves for the benefit of the reader.

The first sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader. The second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed.

The first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. The second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed.

The first sentence contains a nonessential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it provides the reader with interesting details about the subject of the sentence. The second sentence contains a noun clause that functions as a predicate nominative; therefore, it renames the subject of the sentence for the reader.

The first sentence contains an adverb clause that modifies the verb "agreed"; therefore, it provides the reader with the answer to the question "when." The second sentence contains an essential adjective clause that modifies the noun "coach"; therefore, it clarifies for the reader which coach is being discussed.

Read the sentence below and complete the instruction that follows. In 1970, Joel Silver's team played its first competitive game, which resulted in a 43 to 10 win. Select the answer that identifies the type of clause used in the sentence and the word being modified.

adverb clause; played

adverb clause; resulted

adjective clause; team

adjective clause; game

Which statement was not a criticism of television media in the 1960s?

Television promoted stereotypes.

Television encouraged consumerism.

Television portrayed an unrealistic view of life.

Television promoted patriotism.

Which short narrative would be the most appropriate style and tone for the personal essay section of a college application?

I started volunteering at the hospital a few years ago. It's been fun.

It feels like I've been chipping in at the hospital for forever and a day. It's been wicked cool.

I have proffered my time and resources to the invalids for nigh on three years. It has been most diverting.

Ever since my grandfather had a heart attack three summers ago, I have volunteered my afternoons and weekends at the local hospital.

Read the sentence below and complete the instruction that follows. My sister, Jasmine, plans to attend college and major in astronomy. Identify the appositive.

astronomy

to attend college

Jasmine

my sister

Read the sentence below and complete the instruction that follows. A white dwarf, a dense dead star, burns through its hydrogen before it can grow into a supernova. Identify the nonessential appositive phrase.

A white dwarf

a dense dead star

hydrogen

supernova

Identify the independent clause.

If Gina catches . . .

David throws . . .

When coach arrives . . .

Since they scored . . .

Analyze the employment application below and answer the question that follows. Source: City of Los Angeles. “Employment Application." LA County Online. Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources, n.a. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. You are applying for a position with this company and have held four jobs and volunteer for two different groups. What is the best way to list your work experience?

You should choose the three most relevant jobs and leave out the others.

You should include all jobs and volunteer work by attaching another page.

You should start with your earliest job and list the others chronologically.

You should include the three most recent jobs and leave out the rest.

Which of the following is not considered format?

boldface type

graphics and shading

headers and boxes

ordering of information

Which techniques are used by designers of application forms to call attention to important information? I. graphic features such as boxes and shading II. typographical features like font size or boldface III. headers, numbers, and/or bullets

I only

II only

I and II

I, II, and III

Read the sentence below and complete the instruction that follows. Astronomer Maria Mitchell discovered a comet in 1847 and went on to become the first professional female astronomer in the United States. Identify the essential appositive.

astronomer

professional female

comet

Maria Mitchell

Analyze the employment application below and answer the question that follows. Source: "Employment Application." Jobs.state.ak.us. Alaska Job Center Network, 22 Oct. 2009. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. Since there is no specific place to list volunteer experience, where would it fit best?

It should be included under “Employment History.”

It should be left out.

It should be listed on a separate sheet.

It should be included under “Education.”

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