Read the three specific sentences given. Choose the letter of the general sentence best supported
by the three specific sentences.
The Alamo, site of a famous battle between Mexico and the United States, is located in San
Antonio, Texas.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is home to the Liberty Bell and many other historic attractions.
If you are visiting Washington, D.C., make sure to visit the Lincoln Memorial and the Jefferson
Memorial; both are beautiful and steeped in history.
General Sentences:
a. Washington has more monuments than any other city in the United States.
b. Many American cities have historic sites to visit.
c. The most interesting historical sites in the U.S. are on the East Coast.
d. Thomas Jefferson was a famous inventor.
b
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Choose the letter of the option that puts each list of words or phrases in order from most general
to most specific. (1) Much of our clothing is made out of fabric. (2) Some fabrics are made out of wool. (3) The clothing we wear is made out of a variety of material. (4) Theresa weaves wool on a loom. a. 1-2-3-4 c. 2-3-1-4 b. 3-1-2-4 d. 1-3-2-4
Making good inferences involves
a. using logic to interpret an author's statements. b. drawing conclusions from what we know and from what we perceive. c. becoming attuned with the author's intended meanings. d. all of the above.
All of the following strategies will help you prepare for a class discussion except
a. spending time reading the assignment and any background material. b. marking and highlighting important information as you read. c. focusing on factual information rather than evaluation of ideas. d. asking critical thinking questions as you read.
Leon möchte heute Abend ...
a. essen gehen. b. ins Theater gehen. c. den neuen Film mit Keanu Reeves sehen.