“There are two basic kinds of solar heating available for homes. Whereas passive solar heating uses the placement of the home and large windows to let light in during the winter, active solar heating uses photovoltaic panels to convert light directly

into electricity.”This statement represents a(n):

a) typical example.
b) logical definition.
c) series of examples and nonexamples.
d) etymological definition.


ANS: b

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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You wrote a breaking news story about a fire that occurred in a high-rise building downtown. A month later, you do a follow-up story about the fire that focuses on people's opinions about its cause and safety measures that could have prevented it. Give an example of three questions you would ask people for the follow-up story. How are these questions different from the ones you asked for the breaking news story?

What will be an ideal response?

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“I’ll eat just as soon as I warsh up,” said Leon. "Warsh" is an example of Leon’s error in

A) articulation. B) using nonstandard syllable accentuation. C) reversing speech sounds. D) not using standard pronunciation.

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