Unit 5 Test Answers

The speaker in the passage apparently assumes that the audience she addresses is

In the first paragraph (lines 1–10), the speaker discusses the ages of child laborers primarily to

In the first paragraph (lines 1–10), the speaker mentions the census findings primarily to

In the second and third paragraphs (lines 11–27), the repetition of the phrase "while we sleep” primarily serves to

The third paragraph (lines 14–27) contributes to the reasoning of the speaker’s argument primarily by

In the third paragraph (lines 14–27), the speaker compares Northern and Southern states primarily to

In the context of the third paragraph, the speaker uses the word privilege in the final sentence (lines 25–27) to

In her description of children as "little beasts of burden” in the final sentence of the sixth paragraph (lines 47–49), the speaker’s tone conveys which of the following?

In context of the passage, the question in lines 53–54 ("What can we . . . consciences?”) serves as a transitional element that

Which of the following best describes the function of the first three phrases in the passage’s final sentence ("For the sake of the children . . . of our cause”) (lines 57–59) in the context of the passage as a whole?

In the context of the passage, all of the following phrases refer to the same idea EXCEPT

The writer wants to change this passage so that it will be appropriate for social research scientists rather than a general audience. To make the passage appropriate for the intended audience, which sentence is most necessary for the writer to delete?

The writer is considering changing the underlined portion of sentence 1 (reproduced below) so that it conveys the information in the sentence in a more precise way.Wellness is an increasingly famous subject studied by experts and amateurs alike, both of whom tend to focus on improving physical wellness through healthy eating and regular exercise.

The writer is considering adding the sentence below immediately after sentence 3 to further develop the argument in the second paragraph.According to extensive research, social connectedness appears to have a surprising influence on human physiology.

The writer is considering moving the second paragraph (sentences 3–7) so that the sequence of paragraphs best reveals the line of reasoning used to develop the passage’s argument about the importance of social connectedness. Where would the paragraph best be placed?

The writer wants to add a phrase at the beginning of sentence 6 (reproduced below), adjusting the capitalization as needed, to set up a continuation of the idea discussed earlier in the paragraph.Social connectedness can lead to a longer life.

The writer wants to add the following sentence to the fourth paragraph.Research shows that social connectedness leads to greater cooperation and empathy and even results in higher self-esteem.

The writer wants to add a new sentence at the end of the fourth paragraph (sentences 11–15) to show how the information in the paragraph serves as evidence for the passage’s primary claim. Which of the following choices best accomplishes this goal?

In sentence 16 (reproduced below), which version of the underlined text best maintains the tone of the passage?This is all well and good, but how does one become socially connected?

In sentence 23 (reproduced below), the writer wants to provide a convincing explanation for why people should avoid being socially disconnected. But being socially disconnected has serious consequences; most people, for example, suffer negative feelings from being isolated and prefer to be engaged on some level, whether through family, friends, or community members.