Accuplacer Exam 1 Writing

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. (2) Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (3) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.

Natalie Greenburg, (4) from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (5) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. (6) Cyber bullying is also a (7) big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (8) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (9) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”

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Select the correct option for (1).

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. (2) Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (3) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.

Natalie Greenburg, (4) from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (5) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. (6) Cyber bullying is also a (7) big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (8) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (9) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”

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Which title for Natalie Greenburg should the writer add at point (4) to improve the credibility of the passage?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. (2) Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (3) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.

Natalie Greenburg, (4) from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (5) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. (6) Cyber bullying is also a (7) big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (8) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (9) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”

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The writer wants to insert the quote below at point (6) in the passage.

“The feedback kids get from technology becomes the barometer for their self-worth, which could lead to depression.”

Should the writer make this revision?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. (2) Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (3) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.

Natalie Greenburg, (4) from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (5) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. (6) Cyber bullying is also a (7) big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (8) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (9) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”

(10)

Select the correct option for (3).

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. (2) Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (3) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.

Natalie Greenburg, (4) from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (5) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. (6) Cyber bullying is also a (7) big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (8) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (9) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”

(10)

Select the correct option for (9).

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Our survey revealed some eye-opening results about young people and the role technology plays in their (1) lives. Technology is the primary focus of young people today. In our survey, 85% of those questioned said they spend their free time using technology in some way. (2) Whether it’s looking through social media sites, playing video games, texting friends, or surfing the web, our youth spends (3) a horrifying amount of time on screens. The days of hanging with friends, being outside in nature, and reading a good book for fun seem to be long gone.

Natalie Greenburg, (4) from the Perkins Institute, claims that, “Studies have shown a direct correlation between too much screen time and rising depression rates among teens.” Greenburg explains screen time has an impact on how (5) they view themselves. This is based on the amount of likes someone gets on social media sites or the number of texts someone receives from his or her peers. (6) Cyber bullying is also a (7) big issue with technology. “Kids are able to freely say anything they want behind a (8) screen,” Greenburg states, “Since they are bullying from a keyboard, kids are no longer exposed to social cues like facial expressions and body language, which may stop the behavior. As a (9) result: cyber bullying has become rampant, which has led to more depression.”

(10)

The pronoun “they” at point (5) is referring to:

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(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that (2) daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (3) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (4) has reported a drop (5) in: depression and anxiety among students. (6) According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (7) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. (8) The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. (9) Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (10) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.

Select the correct option for (3).

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. (2) Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (3) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. (4) This amazing sweet treat is also known to (5) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (6) peoples brain function. (7) There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, (8) but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (9) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (10) moderation!

Select the correct option for (1).

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. (2) Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (3) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. (4) This amazing sweet treat is also known to (5) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (6) peoples brain function. (7) There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, (8) but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (9) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (10) moderation!

The writer wants to add the information below at point (2) in the passage.

The average American consumes twenty-two pounds of candy a year, or an estimated 9 grams of candy per day.

Should the writer make this revision?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. (2) Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (3) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. (4) This amazing sweet treat is also known to (5) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (6) peoples brain function. (7) There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, (8) but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (9) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (10) moderation!

Select the correct option for (10).

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. (2) Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (3) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. (4) This amazing sweet treat is also known to (5) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (6) peoples brain function. (7) There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, (8) but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (9) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (10) moderation!

Select the correct option for (5).

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. (2) Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (3) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. (4) This amazing sweet treat is also known to (5) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (6) peoples brain function. (7) There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, (8) but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (9) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (10) moderation!

Which statement, if added at point (7) in the passage, would help support the previous sentence?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. (2) Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (3) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. (4) This amazing sweet treat is also known to (5) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (6) peoples brain function. (7) There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, (8) but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (9) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (10) moderation!

Select the correct option for (8).

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

(1) Deserts are known as the “forbidden food” in most diets. But dark chocolate is a sweet that people can enjoy because of its undeniable health benefits. (2) Categorized as an “antioxidant,” dark chocolate is known to fight free (3) radicals. The unbalanced compounds created by cellular processes that can harm the body. (4) This amazing sweet treat is also known to (5) lower blood pressure improve blood flow and reduce heart disease risk in people. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can even improve (6) peoples brain function. (7) There is considerable evidence that dark chocolate can provide powerful benefits, (8) but it is still loaded with calories, so consuming too much is not recommended. People can (9) reep the benefits of dark chocolate by eating it in (10) moderation!

Select the correct option for (3).

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that (2) daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (3) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (4) has reported a drop (5) in: depression and anxiety among students. (6) According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (7) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. (8) The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. (9) Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (10) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.

Select the correct option for (4).

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that (2) daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (3) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (4) has reported a drop (5) in: depression and anxiety among students. (6) According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (7) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. (8) The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. (9) Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (10) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.

Should the author begin a new paragraph at point (6)?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

(1) A study of elementary age children and homework showed that (2) daily-homework causes high rates of anxiety and depression in young people. In contrast, (3) schools that have gotten rid of the homework requirement (4) has reported a drop (5) in: depression and anxiety among students. (6) According to a nationwide analysis of standardized testing (7) scores, schools that have gotten rid of homework have seen benefits. (8) The results show that test scores have gone up incrementally from year to year. (9) Schools that mandate daily homework have seen stagnant test scores. (10) Therefore, it is safe to say that homework does nothing to enhance student learning at all.

Select the correct option for (5).

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)

Which option would best function as a topic sentence at the beginning of this passage to unite the information?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)

The writer wants to add the following statement at point (9) in the passage.

Several foundations have created awareness projects and look for sponsorship to help re-establish habitats for koalas.

Should the writer make this revision?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)

Select the correct option for (3).

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)

Select the correct option for (5).

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)

The writer wants to add the following statistic at point (6) in the passage.

There are considered to be less than 80,000 wild koalas left, approximately 1% of what the population was before 1900.

Should the writer make this revision?

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(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)

Which sentence provides another supporting detail to address the topic of the passage?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)

Select the correct option for (8).

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

(1) In the past ten (2) to fifteen years, koalas have been repeatedly harmed or killed in traffic accidents. When the animals cross (3) busy-roads, highways, and intersections to get to their food (4) source, the eucalyptus tree, many of them meet a terrible fate. Australian developers have been taking over koala habitats to keep up with the (5) countries booming population. This has resulted in the endangerment of the country’s most beloved animal. (6) Concerned individuals have taken action (7) by: creating koala “pathways,” routes traveling over roads, highways, and intersections to ensure koalas keep safe. (8) However, koala hospitals have been established in these areas to rehabilitate the injured animals. (9)

Select the correct option for (7).