Adv. Comp. Unit 3 Review

Is the following sentence subjective or objective and why?

The increasing dependence on loans as part of the financial aid package endangers the future success of today's students.

• The sentence is subjective because it mentions an increased dependence in student loans.

• The sentence is subjective because it states that loans are a danger to the future of today's students.

• The sentence is objective because it includes data about students depending on loans.

• The sentence is objective because it refers to the future of today's students.

Is the following sentence objectively or subjectively written and why?

According to a 2013 New York Times article, 60 percent of students graduating from college in 2011-2012 left school with debt; the average amount of debt per student was $26,500.

• The sentence is subjectively written because it uses the word average which shows opinion.

• The sentence is subjectively written because it states that many students left school with debt which is not a fact.

• The sentence is objectively written because it used researched data and is factual.

• The sentence is objectively written because it referenced a New York Times article.

Is the following sentence written objectively or subjectively and why?

An analysis of the results of case studies of six Chicago agencies shows that employers use information from candidates' job histories in order to make hiring decisions.

• The sentence is written objectively because is contains analyzed data from a study and makes no judgement.

• The sentence is written objectively because it refers to employers making decisions about hiring.

• The sentence is subjectively written because the studies influence the employers decisions on hiring.

• The sentence is subjectively written because the study only included the results of six Chicago agencies.

Is the following sentence subjectively or objectively written and why?

Job seekers can be unfairly discriminated against based on their past employment history.

• The sentence is objectively written because it references employment history which can be verified.

• The sentence is subjectively written because "unfair discrimination" cannot be verified.

• The sentence is objectively written because it is about job seekers which is a fact.

• The sentence is subjectively written because it is only referencing past employment.

Which of the underlined pronouns best completes the sentence below?

Each of the baby girls has already received her/their checkups.

• her

• their

“Audiences at the time reacted with shock to Beethoven’s new work, because it was very different to what they were used to. ......................, we have a tendency to react with surprise to the unfamiliar.”

• Conversely

• Yet

• What's more

• Similarly

“The historical evidence appears to suggest a clear-cut situation. ......................................., the archaeological evidence presents a somewhat less straightforward picture of what happened that day.”

• That is to say

• On the one hand

• On the other hand

• Coupled with

“We’ve seen that the methods used in the 19th century study did not always live up to the rigorous standards expected in scientific research today, which makes it difficult to draw definite conclusions. ....................................., let’s look at a more recent study to see how the results compare.”

• With this in mind

• Also

• Provided that

• In contrast

Which of the following is the BEST transition sentence to introduce Paragraph 2?

Par. 1 main idea: Video games are often criticized for their negative effect on players--especially young people.

Par. 2 main idea: Studies show that video games offer relaxation and valuable entertainment to young people.

• In addition to being criticized for their negative effects, video games offer relaxation and entertainment.

• In spite of all this criticism, studies show that video games may offer important benefits for young people.

• Certainly, video games provide relaxation and entertainment.

• As a result of this criticism, video games provide many benefits for young people.

As you cross the crystal bridge, you hear the sound of two voices coming from the shores of the river. One of the voices sounds distressed. The other sounds angry. At the end of the crystal bridge is a herd of wild horses. You notice that they are stamping the ground violently. If you would like to go to the shore and find out who's talking, turn to page 47. If you'd like to approach the wild horses, turn to page 58.
What is the point of view?

• first person
• second person
• third person

• point of view cannot be determined