33 possible questions forDIAGNOSTIC POST TEST, RDG 091:

TITLE V GRANT OBJECTIVE Shelden, June '09

Chronological order as a paragraph pattern means

a. events occur in sequence

b. events occur most important to least important

c. results follow from causes

d. a process is described in detail

In a story a reference to a literary or artistic work from history is an

a. illusion

b. allusion

c. illustration

d. alliteration

I assume this car belongs to Susan; I see her books are on the front seat. Assume means

a. know for sure

b. understand

c. take for granted

d. pretend

At my next job, I want to make the most money per hour: I want the

a. medianb. maximum c. minimumd. majority

"I cannot differentiate these two girls" means I cannot

a. tell them apart

b. separate them physically

c. give them deference

d. deviate from their style

The main idea of a paragraph is called a

a. themeb. topic generalization c. key noun d. thesis sentence

An analogy is a/an extended

a. metaphor or simile

b. reason

c. definition

d. testimonial

Coherence in an essay means the essay's

a. parts fit together smoothly

b. organization is logical

c. voice is consistent

d. thesis is implied

Which of these untrue statements is at the inferential level?

a. Columbus discovered America

b. P.C. opened its doors in 1949

c. The speed limit in a school zone is 35 m.p.r.

d. Obama is the 40 President of the U.S.

A causal relationship shows

a. reason-result

b. exemplification

c. analogous comparison

d. chronological order

Which is not a persuasive technique authors use in advertisements

a. emotional language

b. manipulation of tone

c. moral appeals

d. induction

Mark the item that does not fit the set. The purpose of a propaganda device is to

a. persuade the reader

b. hide the lack of factual evidence

c. distort the facts to deceive the reader

d. ethical assessment of the facts

Which of these never includes the writer's personal opinion?

a. a subjective summary

b. an objective summary

c. a paraphrase

d. a journal entry

I wish to ------this author in my reference list. Pick the correct word

a. siteb. citec. sight d. slight

Your directions are clear. I can follow them. They are------

a. implicit

b. assumed

c. explicit

d. presumed

A new term in the biology textbook is defined as a dictionary

a. denotation

b. connotation

c. deduction

d. implication

What figure of speech does Rita Gilbert use in this sentence "The gaping mouths and clenched hands in the painting Guernica speak to us of mindless cruelty."

a. simileb. metaphor c. personification d. metonymy

Select the statement of FACT from the list

a. "Texting" while driving can cause an accident.

b. "Texting" while driving will soon be illegal in Arizona.

c. "Texting" while driving has killed 200 U.S. teens since 2008.

d. "Texting" while driving should be illegal if more than two teens are in a car.

In the word "synchronized" the root means:

a. time order

b. together

c. precision

d. the same

The prefix in the word "transference" means

a. across

b. together

c. away from

d. over or above

In this sentence, the transition word "moreover" shows: "Team members who win the Super Bowl each receive a large bonus, a diamond ring, and media publicity. Moreover, each player can earn thousands more by endorsing products like tennis shoes and golf clubs."

a. comparison

b. contrast

c. addition

d. cause/effect

Select the type of context clue a reader uses to define the word "svelte" in the sentence: "I lost 25 pounds on my diet last summer, but after the holiday parties I was challenged to remain svelte."

a. dictionary denotation

b. synonym to compare

c. personal experience

d. author's explanation

Which word best describes the "tone of voice" the author uses in: "I suppose it was inevitable that my brother and I would get into one more big fight, our last one, which accidently sent our mother to the hospital with a split lip and a concussion."

a. scolding

b. serious

c. regretful

d. vindictive

To which specific audience is this passage addressed: "My poor little dog Cookie is lost and I feel like a terrible dog-mommy; could you help me find Cookie by looking in your back yard and in the alley while I look down the street?"

a. a child age nine

b. general adults

c. technical employees

d. professionals

Identify the bias of the author who wrote: The U.S. jury system is anti-democratic because all jurors bring their personal sympathies to the case thus establishing punishments based on a defendant's gender, race, or cultural conflicts in the community."

a. s/he appreciates the status quo system

b. s/he wants more governmental control

c. s/he wants social/political change

d. s/he wants to return to older traditions

In this passage, the author's point of view is "Television programs like "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Family Guy" show too much male bashing and give too much credit to the wives and mothers as family providers and moral leaders."

a. approving

b. status quo

c. critical

d. neutral

Read the following paragraph: answer each question from the context. Note the numbers IN FRONT OF EACH SENTENCE.

1. Medical researchers hold that the average working American needs eight hours of sleep each twenty-four hours. 2. Sleep allows us to function well on the job, in school, and in decision situations involving the family. 3. Yet 80 percent of the college students and entry-level professionals doctors interviewed said they lived on fewer than 6 hours of sleep a night. 4. Perhaps this explains why my co-worker John is getting divorced and always drinking too much coffee at his desk. 5. Doctors believe we all need a full night's sleep every night. 6. I think I need to rearrange my work schedule so I have more free time.

The topic noun or key word in the paragraph is

a. doctors

b. sleep

c. researchers

d. job function

The topic sentence is

a. # 1b. 2c. 3d.5

The sentence that gives the best example is

a. # 2b. 3c. 4d. 6

The sentence that provides the best reasons is

a. #1b. 2c. 3d. 4

The sentence that shows us the author's opinion or inference is

a. #3b. 4c. 5d. 6

The sentence that provides the best contrast via examples is

a. #2b. 3c. 4d. 5

The sentence that provides the best paraphrase of the main idea is

a. #2b. 3c. 4d. 5