TEST: SPEAKING AND LISTENING

Decide if the following is an opinion. The group's third album quickly deteriorates into self-parody. opinion Decide if the following is an opinion. The song switches time signatures twice. not an opinion Decide if the following is an opinion. If you flap your arms fast enough, you can fly. opinion Evaluate the following fallacious statement and decide where the problem primarily lies. None of these children drink coffee; therefore, children do not like coffee. insufficient evidence Evaluate the following fallacious statement and decide where the problem primarily lies. The world ended on December 31, 1999. false information presented as fact Choose the adjective that best describes the italicized word. The kitten batted at the cord to the vertical blinds. playful Choose the adjective that best describes the italicized word. The student carefully researched his objection and corrected the teacher the next day in class. inquisitive Substandard usage is always acceptable. False The vague or unacceptable word in the following sentence is _____. They bought theirselves a new car. theirselves The vague or unacceptable word in the following sentence is _____. The picture isn't no good. No The vague or unacceptable word in the following sentence is _____. Do you want them roses? Them If you decide to take written notes when listening to a speech, write down: _____. It is hard to write all what the speaker is saying. Just write down the main points and bullet points. Dont copy this down lazy All blue-eyed people are crazy because Hitler chose blue-eyed people for his master race. This statement is _____. illogical Listen to the Tiny Tutor and answer the following question. The main idea is best expressed as _____. epic poetry was a precursor to the novel Listen to the Tiny Tutor and answer the following question. The main idea is best expressed as _____. opinions should be left out of expository text Listen to the Tiny Tutor and answer the following question. The main idea is best expressed as _____. reading is the key to academic success