AP Lang Unit 6 MCQ Progress Check
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When she discusses Obama in the first paragraph, the author's
tone is best described as
largely critical
Which of the following best describes the relationship between
the author's quotation of Coats in the middle of the first paragraph
("But I think...half as much")
The quotation expresses disapproval of a tenet adopted by Oba-
ma; the discussion that follows it explains the author's disapproval
by highlighting problematic aspects of a specific program.
In the second paragraph, the author draws on evidence from her
personal experience primarily to
explain a change in her assessment of a particular idea
In the fourth paragraph, the author elaborates on the history of the
"talented tenth" primarily to argue that this idea
is implicated in a flawed understanding of black success
In the second and third sentences of the second paragraph,
the author implies which of the following about the differences
between men and women?
Differences between men and women exist but are limited only to
particular attributes
The author's statement that "instances are by no means uncom-
mon" (paragraph 2, sentence 4) contributes to a tone that is
measured and objective
At the end of the second paragraph, the author claims that "these
instances are not adduced with a view of proving that it is desirable
to open such professions to women" primarily to
distance herself from a perspective that could be supported by the
evidence she cites
In the first sentence of the third paragraph, the author describes
needlework as "seemingly peculiarly adapted to the powers and
tastes of women" primarily to
signal the limitations of a cliché she plans to undermine
In context, the author's tone when discussing the "presumptive
connexion" in the last sentence of the last paragraph is best
described as
dismissive
Which of the following can best be described as the passage's
thesis?
Sentences 5 and 6
should the writer keep or delete sentence 3?
Keep it, because it provides evidence from a credible source that
supports the writers line of reasoning in the passage
In the context of the second paragraph, which of the following ver-
sions of the underlined portion of sentence 8 best expresses the
writer's attitude toward the courses offered at Chaffey College?
(as it is now)
After sentence 8, the writer wants to cite a source that supports
the claim that Chaffey successfully models the type of education
reform needed to adapt to automation.
A quote from a recent college graduate who was hired by a
technology firm that recruits at Chaffey College
Should the writer make this change to sentence 12?
Yes, because the tone of the underlined word suggests that the
writer is hostile toward the business and labor union leader's
attitudes
Should the writer add this sentence after sentence 14?
No, because the absence of specific sources or statements from
those sources make the claim of the sentence seem unsupported
Which version of sentence 15 most effectively maintains the style
and tone of the writer's argument in the passage?
We cannot afford to be passive at the dawn of this new industrial
revolution
The writer wants to add a sentence at the end of the passage to
summarize the main claim of the passage. Which of the following
choices, if added after sentence 15, best accomplishes this goal?
Although large-scale change is likely in many sectors, education
reform and a progressive BI program will help us offset risk and
protect social stability
After doing additional research, the writer found the following
sources. Which of the following sources would require the writer
to adjust the line of reasoning in the passage?
An article that argues that basic income programs would be too
costly for governments to support
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