Quiz #1 Part I- Grammar

 Quiz #1 

Part I- Grammar 

A: Adverb clauses- Write sentences with adverb clauses and the following subordinating conjunctions.  (2 points each)

Topic:  The positives and/or negatives of social networking  

1. even though

2. because

3. since (as a time word)

4. after

5. when 

 

B.  Conditionals: 

Finish the following sentences.  (1 point each)

1. They could have traveled more last year if

2. They would work harder on the assignment if

3. If I had driven more slowly yesterday

4. If he exercised more, 

 

Part II: Vocabulary

A. Choose 4 of the following words and write compound or complexsentences with them.   Be sure to write about the given topic.

(3 points each)

Topic: Your experiences as an online student

involved              contrast                  project                impact             perceive               community  

1.

2.

3.

4.

 

B. Choose 4 of the following words and write compound or complexsentences with them.  Be sure to write about the given topic. 

(3 points each) 

Topic:  your childhood experiences and memories 

incident            impressive               trend              stress (as a verb)              pervasive             advocate ( as a verb) 

1.

2.

3.

4.

 

 Part III: Reading Comprehension 

 Answer the following questions in complete sentences based on the articles.  Be sure to use your own words.  Do not copy from the text.  (3 points each)

 

A. From “Helicopter Parenting” Hysteria: Is It as Widespread as We Think?

 

1. What are three positive effects of helicopter parenting on college students according to research? 

 

 

 

2.  What is Alfie Kohn’s purpose in writing this article about helicopter parenting?  (What is he trying to show the readers of the article?)

 

 

 

 B.  From Retirement Home Meets Day Care at Providence Mount St. Vincent

 

1. What are 3 benefits of the Intergenerational Learning Center (ILC)  for the elderly residents?

 

 

 

2. What are 3 benefits of the ILC for the children?