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1. Which of the following sentences best describes the Progressive Era?%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AIt was a period in which many social reforms occurred.%0D%0AIt was a period in which many social reforms occurred.%0D%0A%0D%0AIt was a period of unchecked abuses by big business.%0D%0AIt was a period of unchecked abuses by big business.%0D%0A%0D%0AIt was a period of civil war and the end of slavery.%0D%0AIt was a period of civil war and the end of slavery.%0D%0A%0D%0AIt was a period of westward expansion under the idea of manifest destiny.%0D%0AIt was a period of westward expansion under the idea of manifest destiny.

2. What is the purpose of a concept map?%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Ato map out the best means of getting between two points%0D%0Ato map out the best means of getting between two points%0D%0A%0D%0Ato add shapes and images in Microsoft PowerPoint%0D%0Ato add shapes and images in Microsoft PowerPoint%0D%0A%0D%0Ato display photographs more effectively in PowerPoint%0D%0Ato display photographs more effectively in PowerPoint%0D%0A%0D%0Ato organize information visually around a central concept%0D%0Ato organize information visually around a central concept

3. What is the purpose of inserting SmartArt in a Microsoft Office program?%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ASmartArt enhances images and photographs by accenting them with colors and shading.%0D%0ASmartArt enhances images and photographs by accenting them with colors and shading.%0D%0A%0D%0ASmartArt offers different ways of visually presenting information, using shapes arranged in different formations.%0D%0ASmartArt offers different ways of visually presenting information, using shapes arranged in different formations.%0D%0A%0D%0ASmartArt allows you to search for photographs using the Microsoft Office database.%0D%0ASmartArt allows you to search for photographs using the Microsoft Office database.%0D%0A%0D%0ASmartArt helps you create charts and graphs based on data you enter.

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  1. Which of the following sentences best describes the Progressive Era?

    • Response: It was a period in which many social reforms occurred.

  2. What is the purpose of a concept map?

    • Response: to organize information visually around a central concept.

  3. What is the purpose of inserting SmartArt in a Microsoft Office program?

    • Response: SmartArt offers different ways of visually presenting information, using shapes arranged in different formations.
1. When do you use a comma in a sentence? (1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Ato show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list%0D%0Ato show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list%0D%0A%0D%0Ato indicate an abrupt break in thought or structure %0D%0Ato indicate an abrupt break in thought or structure %0D%0A%0D%0Ato denote an omission %0D%0Ato denote an omission %0D%0A%0D%0Ato mark the end of a sentence

2. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ABefore you leave for the store . . .check to make sure your grocery list is complete. %0D%0ABefore you leave for the store . . .check to make sure your grocery list is complete. %0D%0A%0D%0AI added bread, milk, and sugar to the list of ingredients needed to make the recipe.%0D%0AI added bread, milk, and sugar to the list of ingredients needed to make the recipe.%0D%0A%0D%0ABaking bread is one of my favorite things to do—on a weekend afternoon. %0D%0ABaking bread is one of my favorite things to do—on a weekend afternoon. %0D%0A%0D%0ABecause, we live at a high elevation, sometimes we have to adjust the cooking time for recipes.

3. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AI have snacks, a bottle of water—and a towel in my bag. %0D%0AI have snacks, a bottle of water—and a towel in my bag. %0D%0A%0D%0AThe swim meet starts in an hour—we need to hurry!%0D%0AThe swim meet starts in an hour—we need to hurry!%0D%0A%0D%0AMy swim meet was canceled because of rain. . . but it will be rescheduled. %0D%0AMy swim meet was canceled because of rain. . . but it will be rescheduled. %0D%0A%0D%0AWhich bus do we take to get to the pool . . .

4. When should a writer use a dash?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Ato set off an introductory word or phrase%0D%0Ato set off an introductory word or phrase%0D%0A%0D%0Ato indicate an abrupt shift in idea%0D%0Ato indicate an abrupt shift in idea%0D%0A%0D%0Ato separate clauses in a compound sentence%0D%0Ato separate clauses in a compound sentence%0D%0A%0D%0Ato separate items in a list

  1. When do you use a comma in a sentence?

    • Response: to show a pause in a sentence or separate items in a list.

  2. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

    • Response: I added bread, milk, and sugar to the list of ingredients needed to make the recipe.

  3. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

    • Response: The swim meet starts in an hour—we need to hurry!

  4. When should a writer use a dash?

    • Response: to indicate an abrupt shift in idea.