DAY 2- QUIZZIZ (TELEVISION READING TEXT AND PARAPHRASING)

 

According to the passage, what is one way people receive data on televisions?

• through telephone lines

• through books and newspapers

• through telegrams and morse code

• through cables, discs, or over-the-air signals

Which shows the purpose of the broadcasts in the first TV station set up in 1928?

• to test the functionality of TVs

• to experiment with TV technology

• to showcase Felix the Cat cartoons

• to air news and shows for the public

How were TVs initially received by the public at the 1939 World’s Fair?

•   They were highly popular and in-demand.

• They were not well-received due to their small size.

• They were met with indifference by most attendees.

• They were considered too expensive for the average person.

Which statement BEST describes the evolution of TV technology, according to the passage?

• TV technology has stagnated since the introduction of color TVs in 1953.

• TVs have remained relatively unchanged since John Baird’s first invention.

• Color TVs were introduced in 1939, followed by high-definition TVs in 1965.

• TVs have progressed from Baird’s 30-line set to high-definition sets with 1080 lines and even 4K resolution.

Why were their limited TV broadcasts during World War II?

• The technology was not advanced enough.

• TV networks were not interested in airing shows.

• There was no audience for television at that time.

• Factories were focused on producing wartime materials.

How does paraphrasing differ from plagiarism?

• Paraphrasing and plagiarism are essentially the same thing and can be used interchangeably.

• Paraphrasing is a form of creative expression, whereas plagiarism is an academic offense punishable by institutions.

• Paraphrasing involves changing the wording of a source while retaining the original meaning, whereas plagiarism involves copying someone else’s work without proper attribution.

• Paraphrasing is only considered plagiarism if the source is not cited properly, while plagiarism refers to any form of intellectual theft.

While writing an essay, you realize you have used several quotes from a book without citing page numbers. What is the MOST appropriate course of action?

• Add a general citation for the book at the end of the paragraph.

• Revise the essay to include specific page numbers for each quote.

• Remove the quotes altogether to avoid potential plagiarism accusations.

• Ignore the issue since the quotes are properly attributed to the book’s author.

You are researching the health benefits of a new herbal supplement. Which of the following sources would be the MOST credible for obtaining accurate information?

• a blog post written by a self-proclaimed health expert

• an advertisement for the supplement on a social media platform

• a peer-reviewed scientific study published in a reputable medical journal

• testimonials from individuals who have used the supplement

While working on a group project, you noticed one member who consistently fails to cite their sources in the shared document. How will you BEST address this issue?

• Ignore the problem since it is not your responsibility.

• Report the group member to the teacher or project leader.

• Complete the citations for the group member to ensure the project’s integrity.

• Politely remind the group member about the importance of proper citation and offer assistance if needed.

You have found a compelling paragraph in a research article that perfectly supports your argument. You decide to include it in your paper without citing the source because you assume it is common knowledge. What is a potential consequence might you face?

• accusations of self-plagiarism

• legal action from the original author

•   recognition for your thorough research skills

• a higher grade for including supporting evidence