Exploring the Effects of Media on Educational Practices Quiz

In the given question, the correct answer is 'adverb clause; reviews'. The phrase 'Before the game begins' functions as an adverb clause, providing information about when the action takes place. The word 'coach' is a noun in this context, not part of a clause. The word 'reviews' is the verb in the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer highlights the adverb clause and the verb 'reviews'.

An adjective clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun. It usually begins with a relative pronoun (which, that, who, whom, whose) or a relative adverb (where, when, why).

An adverb clause is a dependent clause that functions as an adverb in a sentence. In this case, 'After he discovered the positive impact of team sports' is modifying the verb 'founded' to explain when or under what circumstances David Barkan founded Ultimate Peace.

In this sentence, 'who organized the first team-Frisbee match' provides additional information about Joel Silver, thereby functioning as an adjective to modify the noun 'Joel Silver'. Therefore, it is an adjective clause.

An adverb clause is a dependent clause that functions as an adverb in a sentence. It answers questions like how, when, where, why, or to what extent an action is performed.

The noun clause 'whoever scores the first goal' in the sentence functions as an indirect object because it receives the action of the verb 'give'. The indirect object answers the question 'to whom' or 'for whom' the action is done in the sentence.

The underlined clause 'Because Jeremy's arm was clearly injured' functions as an adverb clause, as it provides information on why the play clock was stopped.

An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence. In this case, 'David throws' is a complete sentence on its own and does not rely on any other clause to make sense.

In this sentence, the noun clause 'whichever team possesses the most spirit' is functioning as the object of the preposition 'to'. It is the receiver of the action of the preposition in the sentence.

In a list, items are typically separated by commas. The correct answer uses commas appropriately to separate the items in the list, ensuring clarity and proper punctuation.

The correct answer uses commas before and after the narration to separate it from the quotation, creating a clear distinction between the two parts of the sentence.

Media plays a significant role in shaping societal norms by portraying certain behaviors as standard or acceptable. When media consistently depict characters shaking hands to greet each other, it reinforces the norm of using this gesture in real-life interactions.

Media stereotypes often portray school-aged children in a variety of roles and contexts, whereas the other options are more commonly used as stereotypes in media representations.

The word 'emaciated' typically connotes an extremely thin or weak appearance due to illness or lack of food. In contrast, 'thin,' 'lean,' and 'slim' are generally seen as more positive or neutral descriptions of someone's body shape.

The correct answer, 'South Africa Hosts World Cup,' is a factual statement that describes a real event. The other headlines contain subjective or opinion-based information, making them less fitting examples of a fact.

The correct answer includes all statements I, II, and III because media can be powerful and influential, present bias, and use language to confuse facts and opinions. Selecting any single statement alone as correct would not encompass the full range of media characteristics.

Stereotypes often lead to surface processing, generalizations, and the use of universal symbols, but they do not promote awareness of diversity.

A sporting event, while it may be broadcasted through media outlets like television or the Internet, is not inherently a media outlet itself. Television, Internet, and magazines are examples of media outlets as they serve as platforms for the distribution of information and entertainment.

Reading a newspaper primarily involves processing visual information, making it a visual learning style. Kinesthetic learning involves physical activities, auditory learning involves listening, and interpersonal learning involves interacting with others.

An opinion is a personal view or attitude, often indicated by the use of adjectives, and has the potential to promote bias. However, opinions are not typically used as evidence in news articles, as news articles are expected to be based on facts rather than personal views.

The correct answer 'Fierce Grizzly Attacks Innocent Bystanders' contains an opinion as it expresses a perspective or belief, while the incorrect answers report factual events without subjective interpretation.

In a resume, assertions are the statements made about one's skills and accomplishments, while evidence consists of specific examples or experiences that support those assertions. Contact information, education, employment history, personal information, and salary requirements are important parts of a resume but are not considered the main parts.

Scannable resumes must not include any formatting and can only be saved as RTF files. They do not necessarily need to include the job posting at the top of the resume, and they can include personal information as needed.

Insurance coverage should be reviewed and updated anytime something changes in your life, such as getting married, having a baby, buying a new car, etc. It is not necessary to review it only once a year or with each new job.

When submitting an electronic or scanned resume, special formatting should not be used to ensure that it appears correctly on different devices. Additionally, an electronic resume should be saved as an RTF (Rich Text Format) to maintain formatting consistency and compatibility.

A resume is primarily used to add more detailed information about experiences and skills to present oneself as a strong candidate for a position. While employment history is a part of a resume, it is not the sole purpose. Asking questions about position details and salary are usually done during an interview, not included in a resume.

When arranging work experience on a resume, it is best to start with the most recent job and work backward in reverse chronological order. This allows employers to quickly see your most recent and relevant experience.

Reviewing want ads for the target position can provide specific keywords that are commonly used in the industry. This method helps tailor your resume to the specific job you are targeting, increasing the chances of being noticed by recruiters or hiring managers.