Week 1 101 ASM Quiz

Language spoken during class hours is

• Russian

• English

• Spanish

• Marsian

GAP in academic reading and writing stands for

• A sport clothes brand store

• Guaranteed Asset Protection

• Grief Assistance Program

• Genre, Audience and Purpose

According to a quote mentioned in class, there are no good WRITERS, only good

• thinkers

• re-writers

• students

• runners

All of the following statements about word parts are true except

• the basic meaning of a word is contained in its root.

• a prefix changes the meaning of the root to which it is attached.

• a suffix may change the spelling of the root to which it is attached.

• a word must always contain either a prefix or a suffix.

The prefix in the word immortality is

• im

• mort

• mortal

• ity

Type of context:
The indigenous people, or natives, of New Zealand are known as Maori.

• synonym

• example

• contrast

• inference

best definition:

monotheistic

• worshipping many gods

• worshipping one god

• worshipping false gods

• not worshipping anything or anyone

Parallelism is when you use _________ patterns of words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence to make it sound balanced and emphasize your point.

• various

• similar

• clear

• correct

Which of the following is NOT a part of speech?

• verb

• preposition

• adjective

• subject

Which of the sentences does NOT follow a parallel structure?

• You do not need to risk carrying cash or missing a sale.

• You can charge both at restaurants and hotels.

• Many people carry not only credit cards but also cash.

• Credit cards are accepted by department stores, airlines and used in gas stations.