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Which of the following does the textbook suggest as a good test taking strategy?
If you change a bunch of answers, your doing great
If you finish early, go back over your answers
If you don't know an answer, keep trying until you have it
Don’t watch the clock.
2
Which of the following is a recommended strategies for a productive online discussion?
state opinions clearly & use correct grammar
states facts and disproves others responses.
misspelled words and belittled others
ask other people what they thought
3
What are the three categories that the textbook breaks goals into?
beginning stage, middle stage, final stage
short-term, intermediate, long-term
slow, on pace, fast
small, medium, large
4
What does strength diversity refer to?
the variety in people’s cultural backgrounds
stereotyping people in groups
the variety in the assets that people offer
the differences that cause problems on teams
5
Which Microsoft Office program would you use to create a presentation for your class?
Publisher
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
6
A short restatement of the chapter, that contained the most important ideas is an example of?
summary
mind map
main idea
outline
7
Collaborative note taking is successful only when what is true?
Everyone wants to get an A.
Everyone contributes equally toward the common goal
Everyone likes each other and gets along well.
Identity the best note taker & let them take all the notes.
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Which of the following is NOT an example of active listening?
make eye contact with the speaker
give your full attention to what is being said
repeat what you have heard
remain in motion while listening
9
Which of these uses Roman & upper/ lowercase letters to arrange ideas, details, and examples?
Venn Diagram
Sequence Map
standard outline
K-W-L Chart
10
What does K-W-L stand for?
what to Keep, what to Write, what to Learn
Knowledge, Work, Life
what you Know, what you Want to know, and what you Learned
Know your material, use Worksheets, make list of your notes
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You were advised on how to achieve her goal of running a marathon. Who should not listen to?
Achieve the entire goal, then make room for another
Jack says that you use positive language to stay motivated.
Focus on the quality of achieving this goal nothing else
Margaret says research how others prepared to run marathons
12
What strategies does your textbook identify for improving sentence fluency?
Use transition words, vary sentence length & type.
Use Standard American English & choose a clear structure
Use clear voice, transition words, and standard vocabulary.
Include your personality & use formal register
13
The decision to extend the deadline is an example of what?
negotiation
consideration
persuasion
consensus
14
Which is an example of constructive criticism?
Being late is no ones fault but yours. Final warning.
You messed by showing up late. I need you to do better.
Late again? Your tardiness is hurting your career.
If you can get to work early, it'll help your performance.
15
When organizing an e-mail explaining a department conflict & resulting actions, use which one?
persuasion
compare/contrast
problem/solution
restrained
16
Which of the following is an internal reward?
nice dinner
satisfaction
a new job
money
17
Qualities and principles that are very important to you are called what?
skills
values
strengths
goals
18
Which of the following is a support system?
The people you meet online that share your common interests.
A social network that helps you reach your goals.
Everyone you work with
At home
19
What is optimum stress?
positive stress
A stressful situation that pushes you over the edge
Ideal pressure that prompts you to perform at peak level
a stress free environment
20
What is a transition word?
words used to vary the sentence length in a paragraph
rich & precise language
a summary of the words in a sentence
words that show the relationship between ideas in a sentence
21
Taking classroom notes, meeting minutes, and phone messages requires what skill?
collaboration
active listening
nonverbal communication
negotiation
22
What is the best tip to follow during the meeting?
Don’t ask people to repeat themselves.
Sit in the back of the room where no one can see you.
Use an abbreviated or speedwriting system
Take down every single word that is being said.
23
What tips would you give to a kinesthetic learner who is preparing for a test?
Make the material hands-on, like draw the key concepts
Take part in a study group
Highlight key ideas or info in textbooks
record & play back lectures
24
What do the letters in SMART goal stand for?
Stick to it, Make it happen, Achieve it, Reach it & Take it
Sure, Main, Aim, Right, Top
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely
Satisfiable, Maintainable, Achievable, Reliable, Teachable
25
What are the three purposes of writing covered in your textbook?
introduction, body, conclusion
formal, informal, business
to entertain, to inform, to persuade
compare/contrast, cause/effect, sequence/chronology
26
Which of the following is an example of a mnemonic devices?
outlines of chapters
letters, images, sounds, or rhymes used as memory boosters
flashcards with key terms on them
qualifiers
27
"I will be unavailable from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., May 23, 2015.” What style of writing is used?
informative style
socially accepted writing
casual word choice
formal register
28
Which of the following is true about online reading strategies?
Reading strategies that work for textbooks will work online
Blogs, wikis, and newsgroups are always regulated
Most articles stay on the web & will always be relevant.
Audiovisual features are always distracting when you read.
29
What is the difference between hard obligations and soft obligations?
hard obligation:specific deadlines; soft obligation no time
hard obligations:long term; soft obligations: short terms
hard obligations:difficult tasks; soft obligation:easy tasks
hard obligations:done daily; soft obligations:done yearly
30
Which of the following is NOT computer hardware?
optical drive
processor
internet browser
network card
31
What is the difference between a strength and a talent?
strength:natural ability, talent:mastered through practice.
A strength is fun while a talents are stressful.
strength: mastered through practice; talent:natural ability.
A strength is hard to learn while a talent is easy to learn.
32
A paragraph’s concluding sentence should perform which of the following functions?
introduce
support
summarize
describe
33
How would a five paragraph persuasive essay likely be structured?
topic paragraph, personal anecdotes, & concluding paragraph
descriptive paragraph, personal opinions, and summary
topic sentence, body paragraphs, and concluding paragraph
intro paragraph, body paragraphs, concluding paragraph
34
Which of the following is a method designed to achieve a goal?
time management
problem solving
critical thinking
strategy
35
The pre-reading strategy of taking info you already have & adding to it is called what?
skimming
scanning
mapping
scaffolding
36
How are strengths produced?
You surrounding yourself with successful people.
You develop them by working to gain skills and knowledge.
You are born with them.
You develop them through positive thinking.
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What is the skill for improving reading comprehension and retention called?
organizing
charting
summarizing
annotating
