Exam 11: Classification

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) When it comes to cleanliness, homeowners seem to fall into one of three categories (2) The first group includes the spotless perfectionists. (3) These people would be horrified if anyone walked into their home and found even one speck of dirt, so they are constantly cleaning. (4) Everything they own is always in its place and dust-free (5) The second group of homeowners is the complete opposite (6) They are the slobs (7) Visit their houses, and you will see dirty clothes and empty cans and pizza boxes strewn about (8) Every available surface will be covered with stuff that looks like it belongs somewhere else, and the floor will be in need of some serious mopping (9) The third group falls somewhere in the middle between these two extremes (10)They tend to keep clutter at bay, and they probably clean house about once a week (11)You might see a fine layer of dust or a dirty dish or two, but otherwise, the house is relatively tidy. Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Energy sources can be divided into two groups: nonrenewable sources and renewable sources (2) The first group, nonrenewable sources, includes the energy sources that are in finite supply and will eventually be depleted. (3) Fossil fuels, which include coal, petroleum, and natural gas, are in this category. (4) They are obtained from deposits in the earth that were formed from living matter during previous geologic eras (5) When these deposits have been emptied, these energy sources will no longer be available (6) The second group contains renewable energy sources (7) Energy produced by wind, water, the sun's rays, and the heat of the Earth, for example, will always be available because these sources continuously regenerate as they are consumed. Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Energy sources can be divided into two groups: nonrenewable sources and renewable sources (2) The first group, nonrenewable sources, includes the energy sources that are in finite supply and will eventually be depleted. (3) Fossil fuels, which include coal, petroleum, and natural gas, are in this category. (4) They are obtained from deposits in the earth that were formed from living matter during previous geologic eras (5) When these deposits have been emptied, these energy sources will no longer be available (6) The second group contains renewable energy sources (7) Energy produced by wind, water, the sun's rays, and the heat of the Earth, for example, will always be available because these sources continuously regenerate as they are consumed. On what basis does the writer classify energy sources?

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) According to researchers, babies can be classified according to their temperament, the general pattern of their emotional reactions to their environments (2) In the first category are the "easy" babies, who account for about 40 percent of all babies. (3) They are usually in a positive mood, and they adapt well to new situations. (4) Another category contains the "difficult" babies, who make up about 10 percent of all infants (5) They are often in a bad mood, and they exhibit signs of stress when placed in new situations (6) The next group, the "slow-to-warm-up" babies, account for 15 percent of all infants (7) They are moody, and they struggle to adapt to new experiences, but to a lesser degree than the "difficult" babies (8) In the last group are the "mixed-pattern" babies, the 35 percent of infants who do not fall clearly into any of the other three groups because their moods and reactions are less predictable. Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a transitional expression that indicates classification?

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow.Traditional musical instruments can be divided, according to how they produce sounds, into three categories: stringed, wind, and percussion. Stringed instruments produce music through the vibration of taut strings that are plucked, strummed, or bowed. The harp, the guitar, the banjo, and the violin are examples of stringed instruments. The second category contains the wind instruments, which are usually sounded by the player's breath. This category includes the clarinet, the tuba, the trumpet, and so on. The third category, percussion instruments, makes sounds when they are struck. Obvious examples of percussion instruments are drums, gongs, and cymbals. Surprisingly, the piano is also considered a percussion instrument because, when the player touches a key, a small hammer inside the piano strikes a string. Select the answer that correctly lists the categories.

Instructions: Each of the following groups of things has been divided according to a single basis of classification. However, one item in each group does not belong; it does not fit that single basis of classification. Read each group of items carefully; then select the letter of the one item that does not belong. Next, select the single basis of classification that includes the rest of the group. Part A: Clothes a. church, mosque, or synagogue attire b. evening wear c. office attire d. designer clothing Part B: Basis of classification: a. level of formality b. price c. color of fabric

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Energy sources can be divided into two groups: nonrenewable sources and renewable sources (2) The first group, nonrenewable sources, includes the energy sources that are in finite supply and will eventually be depleted. (3) Fossil fuels, which include coal, petroleum, and natural gas, are in this category. (4) They are obtained from deposits in the earth that were formed from living matter during previous geologic eras (5) When these deposits have been emptied, these energy sources will no longer be available (6) The second group contains renewable energy sources (7) Energy produced by wind, water, the sun's rays, and the heat of the Earth, for example, will always be available because these sources continuously regenerate as they are consumed. How many categories are there?

Instructions: Each group below has been divided according to a single basis of classification. However, one item in each group does not belong; it does not fit that single basis of classification. Read each group of items carefully; then select the letter of the one item that does not belong. Next, for each group, identify the single basis of classification that includes the rest of the group. Part A: Beds a. double b. twin c. water d. king Part B: Basis of classification: a. size b. firmness c. price

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) According to researchers, babies can be classified according to their temperament, the general pattern of their emotional reactions to their environments (2) In the first category are the "easy" babies, who account for about 40 percent of all babies. (3) They are usually in a positive mood, and they adapt well to new situations. (4) Another category contains the "difficult" babies, who make up about 10 percent of all infants (5) They are often in a bad mood, and they exhibit signs of stress when placed in new situations (6) The next group, the "slow-to-warm-up" babies, account for 15 percent of all infants (7) They are moody, and they struggle to adapt to new experiences, but to a lesser degree than the "difficult" babies (8) In the last group are the "mixed-pattern" babies, the 35 percent of infants who do not fall clearly into any of the other three groups because their moods and reactions are less predictable. Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) When it comes to cleanliness, homeowners seem to fall into one of three categories (2) The first group includes the spotless perfectionists. (3) These people would be horrified if anyone walked into their home and found even one speck of dirt, so they are constantly cleaning. (4) Everything they own is always in its place and dust-free (5) The second group of homeowners is the complete opposite (6) They are the slobs (7) Visit their houses, and you will see dirty clothes and empty cans and pizza boxes strewn about (8) Every available surface will be covered with stuff that looks like it belongs somewhere else, and the floor will be in need of some serious mopping (9) The third group falls somewhere in the middle between these two extremes (10)They tend to keep clutter at bay, and they probably clean house about once a week (11)You might see a fine layer of dust or a dirty dish or two, but otherwise, the house is relatively tidy. Which of the following sentences does NOT contain a transitional expression that indicates classification?

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) When it comes to cleanliness, homeowners seem to fall into one of three categories (2) The first group includes the spotless perfectionists. (3) These people would be horrified if anyone walked into their home and found even one speck of dirt, so they are constantly cleaning. (4) Everything they own is always in its place and dust-free (5) The second group of homeowners is the complete opposite (6) They are the slobs (7) Visit their houses, and you will see dirty clothes and empty cans and pizza boxes strewn about (8) Every available surface will be covered with stuff that looks like it belongs somewhere else, and the floor will be in need of some serious mopping (9) The third group falls somewhere in the middle between these two extremes (10)They tend to keep clutter at bay, and they probably clean house about once a week (11)You might see a fine layer of dust or a dirty dish or two, but otherwise, the house is relatively tidy. How many categories are there?