Which source is likely the most credible?
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Wikipedia
a doctor's professional blog about medical cases they've studied
a website from an environmental company imploring you to save the earth
a college newspaper from 20 years ago
a doctor's professional blog about medical cases they've studied
Which option is an example of paraphrasing done correctly?
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A farm in North Carolina that rescues and cares for abused and neglected animals recently posted a TikTok video showing a rabbit and cat raising their litters together. (Afshar, 2023)
According to the New Jersey-based Animal Welfare Association, cats and rabbits can co-exist, provided they are properly introduced to each other.
Afshar, M. F. (2023, February 22). Farmer shocked after finding cat and rabbit moms raising babies together. Newsweek.
"In the now-viral TikTok video, the cat and the rabbit, living at Roberson Creek Farm in North Carolina can be seen parenting their young ones together in what looks to be a large hutch." (Afshar, 2023)
"In the now-viral TikTok video, the cat and the rabbit, who both reside at Roberson Creek Farm in North Carolina, are seen raising their offspring together in what appears to be a spacious hutch."
Which option is an example of paraphrasing done correctly?
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A farm in North Carolina that rescues and cares for abused and neglected animals recently posted a TikTok video showing a rabbit and cat raising their litters together. (Afshar, 2023)
According to the New Jersey-based Animal Welfare Association, cats and rabbits can co-exist, provided they are properly introduced to each other.
Afshar, M. F. (2023, February 22). Farmer shocked after finding cat and rabbit moms raising babies together. Newsweek. "In the now-viral TikTok video, the cat and the rabbit, living at Roberson Creek Farm in North Carolina can be seen parenting their young ones together in what looks to be a large hutch." (Afshar, 2023)
The Roberson Creek Farm in North Carolina, which rescues abused and neglected animals, has posted a TikTok video featuring a cat and rabbit co-parenting their young, as reported by Afshar (2023). The video has gone viral, depicting the animals in a large hutch. Far from being incompatible, rabbits and cats can coexist when properly introduced, asserts the Animal Welfare Association based in New Jersey.
hey b.o.t Which option shows the correct use of quotations?
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1 point
Dogs are intelligent and fascinating creatures. (DoggosRule, 2023)
"Dr. Griffiths reports that cats are the best pets to own."
There is a dog in South Carolina that has a large vocabulary. She recognizes "1,022 proper nouns, a record that displays unexpected depths of the canine mind" (Averill, 2011).
Dr. Blystone shares his opinions on kittens. "Kittens are my favorite, especially when they dig their daggers into my nostrils."
4. Use the sentences to answer the question.
Marie is writing a paper on the cost of living in Seattle, Washington, compared to Atlanta, Georgia. She finds a chart that compares the average monthly costs for common expenses in each state.
Which of the following can Marie assume is the idea that is presented in the chart?
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Living expenses vary between states.
Everyone should pay the same in expenses, no matter where you live.
People should move to Seattle for more money.
Seattle is more expensive than Atlanta.
5. Which option shows an example of organization by cause and effect?
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I decided to have the burger for lunch after finishing my unit test.
I had to choose between a salad or a cheeseburger for lunch today.
Because the lettuce looked wilted, I chose the burger for lunch.
I'm really not sure what to choose for lunch. Do you have suggestions?
6. Use the sentence to answer the question.
Studying for the unit test can help improve your score.
This sentence is an example of
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sound reasoning.
a valid response.
supporting evidence.
a claim.
7. Use the sentence to answer the question.
Watching your favorite movie is a better way to relax than reading a book.
This sentence is an example of...
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sound reasoning.
a valid response.
supporting evidence.
a claim.
8. Which search term would be the most effective if you were researching why cereal was invented?
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1 point
cereal created
best cereals for energy
is cereal healthy
why cereal
9. Which of these is NOT a suggested tip for using search terms effectively (according to your lessons)?
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1 point
Be specific
Use complete sentences/questions
Refine your search
Use quotation marks
10. Which of these is NOT given as a step to conducting a research project?
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1 point
Choose a topic and identify the question you want to answer about that topic.
Ask for feedback on your question to ensure it is logical and researchable.
Gather specific information that helps you answer your question.
Analyze the information and draw conclusions from your analysis.
11. Which of these statements about citing information is true?
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You do not have to cite sources when you paraphrase, because you are using your own words.
Information that is considered common knowledge should still be cited for those who might not know it.
You only need to cite sources when you use quotation marks.
A summary of an article should still be cited even if you aren't using all of the information.
12. Which of these is NOT a question you should ask when determining if a source is credible?
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Is the information provided by well-known member of society?
Is the information objective?
Is the information current and still accurate?
Is the information supported by facts and details?
1. There is no option provided to answer this question.
2. Because the lettuce looked wilted, I chose the burger for lunch.
3. Supporting evidence.
4. Living expenses vary between states.
5. Because the lettuce looked wilted, I chose the burger for lunch.
6. A claim.
7. A claim.
8. why cereal
9. "Use complete sentences/questions" - this is not a tip for using search terms effectively but rather a tip for formulating research questions effectively.
10. Ask for feedback on your question to ensure it is logical and researchable.
11. Information that is considered common knowledge should still be cited for those who might not know it.
12. Is the information provided by well-known member of society?
Which option shows the correct use of quotations?
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1 point
Dogs are intelligent and fascinating creatures. (DoggosRule, 2023)
"Dr. Griffiths reports that cats are the best pets to own."
There is a dog in South Carolina that has a large vocabulary. She recognizes "1,022 proper nouns, a record that displays unexpected depths of the canine mind" (Averill, 2011).
Dr. Blystone shares his opinions on kittens. "Kittens are my favorite, especially when they dig their daggers into my nostrils."
4. Use the sentences to answer the question.
Marie is writing a paper on the cost of living in Seattle, Washington, compared to Atlanta, Georgia. She finds a chart that compares the average monthly costs for common expenses in each state.
Which of the following can Marie assume is the idea that is presented in the chart?
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1 point
Living expenses vary between states.
Everyone should pay the same in expenses, no matter where you live.
People should move to Seattle for more money.
Seattle is more expensive than Atlanta.
5. Which option shows an example of organization by cause and effect?
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1 point
I decided to have the burger for lunch after finishing my unit test.
I had to choose between a salad or a cheeseburger for lunch today.
Because the lettuce looked wilted, I chose the burger for lunch.
I'm really not sure what to choose for lunch. Do you have suggestions?
6. Use the sentence to answer the question.
Studying for the unit test can help improve your score.
This sentence is an example of
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1 point
sound reasoning.
a valid response.
supporting evidence.
a claim.
7. Use the sentence to answer the question.
Watching your favorite movie is a better way to relax than reading a book.
This sentence is an example of...
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1 point
sound reasoning.
a valid response.
supporting evidence.
a claim.
8. Which search term would be the most effective if you were researching why cereal was invented?
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1 point
cereal created
best cereals for energy
is cereal healthy
why cereal
9. Which of these is NOT a suggested tip for using search terms effectively (according to your lessons)?
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1 point
Be specific
Use complete sentences/questions
Refine your search
Use quotation marks
10. Which of these is NOT given as a step to conducting a research project?
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1 point
Choose a topic and identify the question you want to answer about that topic.
Ask for feedback on your question to ensure it is logical and researchable.
Gather specific information that helps you answer your question.
Analyze the information and draw conclusions from your analysis.
11. Which of these statements about citing information is true?
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1 point
You do not have to cite sources when you paraphrase, because you are using your own words.
Information that is considered common knowledge should still be cited for those who might not know it.
You only need to cite sources when you use quotation marks.
A summary of an article should still be cited even if you aren't using all of the information.
12. Which of these is NOT a question you should ask when determining if a source is credible?
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1 point
Is the information provided by well-known member of society?
Is the information objective?
Is the information current and still accurate?
Is the information supported by facts and details?
hey b.o.t Which option shows the correct use of quotations?
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1 point
Dogs are intelligent and fascinating creatures. (DoggosRule, 2023)
"Dr. Griffiths reports that cats are the best pets to own."
There is a dog in South Carolina that has a large vocabulary. She recognizes "1,022 proper nouns, a record that displays unexpected depths of the canine mind" (Averill, 2011).
Dr. Blystone shares his opinions on kittens. "Kittens are my favorite, especially when they dig their daggers into my nostrils."
4. Use the sentences to answer the question.
Marie is writing a paper on the cost of living in Seattle, Washington, compared to Atlanta, Georgia. She finds a chart that compares the average monthly costs for common expenses in each state.
Which of the following can Marie assume is the idea that is presented in the chart?
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1 point
Living expenses vary between states.
Everyone should pay the same in expenses, no matter where you live.
People should move to Seattle for more money.
Seattle is more expensive than Atlanta.
5. Which option shows an example of organization by cause and effect?
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1 point
I decided to have the burger for lunch after finishing my unit test.
I had to choose between a salad or a cheeseburger for lunch today.
Because the lettuce looked wilted, I chose the burger for lunch.
I'm really not sure what to choose for lunch. Do you have suggestions?
6. Use the sentence to answer the question.
Studying for the unit test can help improve your score.
This sentence is an example of
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1 point
sound reasoning.
a valid response.
supporting evidence.
a claim.
7. Use the sentence to answer the question.
Watching your favorite movie is a better way to relax than reading a book.
This sentence is an example of...
*
1 point
sound reasoning.
a valid response.
supporting evidence.
a claim.
8. Which search term would be the most effective if you were researching why cereal was invented?
*
1 point
cereal created
best cereals for energy
is cereal healthy
why cereal
9. Which of these is NOT a suggested tip for using search terms effectively (according to your lessons)?
*
1 point
Be specific
Use complete sentences/questions
Refine your search
Use quotation marks
10. Which of these is NOT given as a step to conducting a research project?
*
1 point
Choose a topic and identify the question you want to answer about that topic.
Ask for feedback on your question to ensure it is logical and researchable.
Gather specific information that helps you answer your question.
Analyze the information and draw conclusions from your analysis.
11. Which of these statements about citing information is true?
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1 point
You do not have to cite sources when you paraphrase, because you are using your own words.
Information that is considered common knowledge should still be cited for those who might not know it.
You only need to cite sources when you use quotation marks.
A summary of an article should still be cited even if you aren't using all of the information.
12. Which of these is NOT a question you should ask when determining if a source is credible?
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1 point
Is the information provided by well-known member of society?
Is the information objective?
Is the information current and still accurate?
Is the information supported by facts and details?
The correct use of quotations is: There is a dog in South Carolina that has a large vocabulary. She recognizes "1,022 proper nouns, a record that displays unexpected depths of the canine mind" (Averill, 2011).
4. Marie can assume that the idea presented in the chart is: Living expenses vary between states.
5. Because the lettuce looked wilted, I chose the burger for lunch is an example of organization by cause and effect.
6. This sentence is an example of a claim.
7. This sentence is an example of a claim.
8. The most effective search term if researching why cereal was invented is: why cereal.
9. Use complete sentences/questions is not a suggested tip for using search terms effectively (according to the lessons).
10. Ask for feedback on your question to ensure it is logical and researchable is NOT given as a step to conducting a research project.
11. Information that is considered common knowledge should still be cited for those who might not know it is a true statement about citing information.
12. Is the information provided by a well-known member of society? is NOT a question you should ask when determining if a source is credible.
hey b.o.t 1. Which sentence contains an example of verbal irony?
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1 point
The athlete viewed the full stadium. "We have a full house!" he exclaimed.
"I'm not sure there's enough room for us both," Ethan remarked as his friend joined him at the empty table.
My dog bowled me over with excitement as I walked in the door.
"We've got quite the busy day planned," she said as she viewed the full schedule.
2. Which sentence contains a pun?
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1 point
What do you like to do for fun?
The sun burned my eyes like a laser.
People who take care of chickens are literally chicken tenders.
I stepped outside in the rain and got soaked.
3. Use the sentence to answer the question.
"This is exactly what I wanted today," grumbled the man as he was pulled over for speeding.
What figure of speech is used?
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personification
situational irony
pun
verbal irony
4. Use the pun to answer the question.
I ran into a lamppost yesterday. Fortunately, I only sustained light injuries.
Which word is being utilized for its multiple meanings in the pun?
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1 point
lamppost
light
sustained
injuries
5. Which word could be used in the blank to give this sentence the most negative connotation?
Upon learning her volleyball game was cancelled, the girl was ____________________
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unhappy.
frustrated.
overjoyed.
unaffected.
6. Which pair of words shows an analogy of antonyms?
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1 point
generous : greedy
joyous : happy
disappointed : discouraged
easy : simple
7. Which word is a synonym for elevated?
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1 point
lowered
reserved
needed
raised
8. Use the paragraph to answer the question.
My neighbor has a pleasant dog. He barks constantly at every little noise he hears.
Which word is an antonym for the underlined word in the paragraph.
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agreeable
annoying
friendly
obedient
9. In 1-2 sentences, write an example of situational irony.
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Use this picture to help you answer number 10.
10. Explain the meaning of the pun above. Then identify it as either homographic or homophonic.
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2 points
11. Use the sentence to answer the question.
Why couldn't the board become a fireman?
He was afraid of drills.
In 1-2 sentences, identify the figure of speech being used and explain the deeper meaning.
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2 points
12. Rewrite the sentence, changing the underlined phrase. Identify the connotation in the new sentence (positive, negative, or neutral).
Ann was happy to see the ginormous pizza piled high with toppings.
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1. "I'm not sure there's enough room for us both," Ethan remarked as his friend joined him at the empty table is an example of verbal irony.
2. People who take care of chickens are literally chicken tenders contains a pun.
3. The figure of speech used is verbal irony.
4. The word light is being utilized for its multiple meanings in the pun.
5. Frustrated could be used in the blank to give the sentence the most negative connotation.
6. Generous : greedy shows an analogy of antonyms.
7. Raised is a synonym for elevated.
8. An antonym for the underlined word "pleasant" in the paragraph is annoying.
9. Situational irony is when the opposite of what is expected happens, such as a firefighter's house burning down.
10. The pun "Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana" means that time moves quickly and predictably, while fruit flies move like a banana, which is irregular and unpredictable. It is an example of homographic pun.
11. The figure of speech being used is a joke, and the deeper meaning is that a fireman's primary role is to operate drills, so if he is afraid of drills, he cannot become a firefighter.
12. Ann was happy to see the enormous pizza piled high with toppings. The connotation in the new sentence is positive.