Question

1. _______________ is the human use of spoken or written words as a communication system.
a.
Syntax
b.
Grammar
c.
Language
d.
Vocabulary

2. Read this claim from an argumentative essay about zoos.

Zoos must improve conditions so that they can meet the health and safety needs of the animals.

Which piece of evidence, if true, would best support this claim?
Exposure to different animals can help to educate the public.
Funding sources for zoos can be limited, so they often rely on donations from the public.
Many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to infectious diseases.
Animals can be bred at zoos to increase their population.

4. Which of the following choices is not an example of an organization characteristic?
a.
termination - rewards & consequences
b.
employee handbook - rules & regulations
c.
norms - culture
d.
formal message - communication & writing


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D


5.
Scenario 1:

Aiden comes in from work. Jane had cooked dinner and is waiting for him so they could eat. However, Aiden is tired and just wants to go to bed. Jane is furious and refuses to speak to him. In response, he merely goes to their room and sleeps.

Scenario 2:

Aiden comes in from work. Jane cooked dinner and is waiting for him so they could eat. However, Aiden is tired and just wants to go to bed. Jane is furious and tells him how she feels whenever he does this to her. Aiden empathizes with Jane’s feelings and offers a compromise; the next time he would be in late for dinner, he promises to call ahead of time.

In the supportive scenario, what do Aiden and Jane do in order to alleviate the conflict?
a.
They asked open ended questions.
b.
They strove to promote equality.
c.
List all problems and annoyances.
d.
They empathized with each other.

Answer 1

1. C (Language)

2. Many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to infectious diseases.

4. A

5. D (They empathized with each other.)