Test - AL QC English 9 Test

1 pt Chapter: 10 Standard: Mech.W, B 4.e DOK: 3

Part I

Don’t Be Rude! (1) When people travel to another country, they expect to see different foods, clothing, and living conditions. (2) But, some people don’t know how to act. (3) Some things that Americans find innocent are considered rude in another country or culture. (4) For example, many Americans stand with their hands in their pockets while conversing with friends. (5) In Belgium, Indonesia, France, Finland, Japan, and Sweden, this is considered very rude. (6) In the United States, whistling is not a big deal. (7) In Europe, whistling is used in jeering or heckling. (8) Also, in India it is considered rude to whistle in public. (9) In the United States, you may give a person directions by pointing toward the way they should go. (10) In Japan and China, you should point with the entire hand to avoid being rude, and in Malaysia, you should point with the thumb. (11) Speaking of thumbs, in Germany the fist with the thumb pointed up is the signal for the number one, but in Japan the same hand signal means the number five. (12) In the United States and England, that signal means "okay" or "good job." (13) If you’re planning a trip to another country, be sure to do a little research so that you can avoid unintentionaly being rude while you are there.

1. Which of the following is the best way to revise sentence 6?

In the United States, you can whistle.

In the United States, whistling is common.

In the United States, whistling is a pretty innocent activity.

In the United States, whistling is a neat thing to do.

1 pt Chapter: 10 Standard: Mech.W, B 5.a DOK: 2

Which of the following sentences contains a spelling error?

But, some people don’t know how to act.

In Europe, whistling is used in jeering or heckling.

In Japan and China, you should point with the entire hand to avoid being rude, and in Malaysia, you should point with the thumb.

If you’re planning a trip to another country, be sure to do a little research so that you can avoid unintentionaly being rude while you are there.

1 pt Chapter: 9 Standard: Modes.W, B 3.b DOK: 3

Where is the best place to put the following sentence? But don’t get discouraged; there are ways to avoid a potentially embarrassing situation.

after sentence 3

after sentence 8

after sentence 10

after sentence 12

1 pt Chapter: 10 Standard: Mech.W, B 4.f DOK: 2

Which of the following is a more precise way to write sentence 2?

But, some people don’t know what to do.

However, some travelers are not prepared for the differences in acceptable habits from country to country.

In addition, some travelers don’t know about the differences in things from country to country.

correct as is

1 pt Chapter: 10 Standard: Mech.W, B 5.d DOK: 3

Which of the following is the correct way to rewrite sentence 9?

In the United States, you may give a person directions by pointing toward the way them should go.

In the United States, you may give a person directions by pointing toward the way he or she should go.

In the United States, you may give people directions by pointing toward the way he should go.

correct as is

1 pt Chapter: 10 Standard: Mech.W, B 6.b DOK: 3

Which of the following is the correct revision of sentence 10?

In Japan and China you should point with the entire hand to avoid being rude and in Malaysia you should point with the thumb.

In Japan and China, you should point with the entire hand to avoid being rude and in Malaysia, you should point with the thumb.

In Japan and China, you should point with the entire hand to avoid being rude and in Malaysia you should point with the thumb.

correct as is

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