Read the general statement given. Then choose the letter of the sentence in the list that does
NOT explain or support that general statement.
Some companies behave in unethical ways.
Adapted from Griffin, Management, 6th ed. (Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2002), 108.
a. Toys R Us has been accused of pressuring some of its suppliers not to sell their
products to discounters, thereby allowing other merchants, such as Toys R Us, to
maintain higher prices.
b. AT&T and Eastman Kodak have been criticized for using restructuring costs to
artificially inflate their future earnings projections in their reports to investors.
c. Some critics charge that advertisers like Disney and McDonald's inappropriately and
over-aggressively target young children in their advertising.
d. Children love the free toys that are given out at McDonald's, especially when they are
related to a movie that is playing in theaters.
Ques. 2Read the general statement given. Then choose the letter of the sentence in the list that does
NOT explain or support that general statement.
One of my favorite grocery stores is the Food Emporium because of its wonderful selection of
international foods and organic health care products.
a. The Food Emporium has a sushi1 chef on the premises who will make you takeout food to
order.
b. Shampoo without preservatives or dyes is better for the environment, so I make sure to
buy it when I'm at the Food Emporium.
c. Unwashed salad greens have been shown to cause salmonella2 poisoning.
d. The international frozen foods section at the Food Emporium has selections from
Chinese, Thai, West Indian, and South African food exporters.
Ques. 3Read the general statement given. Then choose the letter of the sentence in the list that does
NOT explain or support that general statement.
The computer lab at the local community college offers many great resources if you need help
drafting an essay.
a. The computers in the lab are hooked up to Lexus/Nexus, an online catalog of readings on
various topics.
b. A writing tutor installed on each machine can help with grammar and syntax2
problems
or questions.
c. The computer lab is locked each evening to avoid break-ins and vandalism.
d. An English professor, or writing coach, mans the lab during the day to help you with
your essay.
Ques. 4Read the general statement given. Then choose the letter of the sentence in the list that does
NOT explain or support that general statement.
A good day care provider should have many important skills and qualities.
a. A day care provider should know CPR.
b. A day care provider should know the child version of the Heimlich maneuver1
in the
event a child in his or her care chokes.
c. A day care provider should speak the same language as the child.
d. A day care provider should know how to sing Happy Birthday.
Ques. 5Read the general statement given. Then choose the letter of the sentence in the list that does
NOT explain or support that general statement.
Phil doesn't think his favorite hockey team will make the playoffs this year.
a. Attendance at the arena is at an all-time low.
b. The team's best scorer will be out for the rest of the season due to a broken leg.
c. The team has fifteen games left, and twelve of them are against the best team in the
league, whom they've never beaten.
d. The team's goalie lets in more goals than any other goalie in the league.
Ques. 6Read the three specific sentences given. Choose the letter of the general sentence best supported
by the three specific sentences.
Many athletes have used visualizations (vivid mental images of specific accomplishments) to win
sports events.
Salespeople can use visualizations to succeed in the business world.
Cancer patients have improved their health with visualizations.
Adapted from Downing, On Course, 4th ed. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 2005, 56.
General Sentences:
a. Visualizations help people meet their goals.
b. To visualize effectively, follow four essential steps.
c. Athletes who visualize are more successful than those who don't.
d. Visualizations work only if one is highly motivated to succeed.
Ques. 7Read the three specific sentences given. Choose the letter of the general sentence best supported
by the three specific sentences.
Consumer Reports is noted for rating a wide variety of products and giving recommendations on
the best and worst features of each.
Newsweek reports on national and international news and also includes movie reviews and
extensive information on technology in every issue.
Food & Wine is known for its recipes for everything from apple cider to chicken liver spread.
General Sentences:
a. Consumer Reports is one of the best magazines available.
b. There are many magazines being published today.
c. Different magazines devote their pages to different types of articles and specialize in
different topics.
d. Magazines are out of touch with what real people need to know.
Ques. 8Read the three specific sentences given. Choose the letter of the general sentence best supported
by the three specific sentences.
In studies that have analyzed the impact of life stressors, depression, emotional support, marital
status, and income, researchers have concluded that an individual with a high stress level is
approximately 15 times more likely to be a smoker than a person with low stress. About half of
smokers identify workplace stress as a key factor in their smoking behavior.
From Hales, Dianne, An Invitation to Health: Choosing to Change, 7th ed.
General Sentences:
a. Stress is never a reason for smoking.
b. Workplace stress can be overcome by smoking.
c. Someone with a high stress level is approximately 15 times more likely to start
smoking.
d. The impact of life stressors has no effect on our diet and health.
Ques. 9Read 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.
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