Jrn 210 Final, Part 2

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    What does FDA stand for?

    • Federal Duties Association
    • Future Defenses Alliance
    • Federal Defense Administration
    • Food and Drug Administration
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The 'JRN 210 Final, Part 2' quiz assesses knowledge of various governmental and organizational acronyms such as FEMA, FDA, GAO, and others. It also includes understanding of figurative language, enhancing both journalism-specific and general knowledge skills.

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  • 2. 

    What does GDP stand for?

    • General development province

    • General duty professionals

    • Gross domestic product

    • Gross domestic procedures

    Correct Answer
    A. Gross domestic product
    Explanation
    GDP stands for gross domestic product. It is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period. It is used to assess the economic health and growth of a country and is often used as a key indicator of a country's standard of living.

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  • 3. 

    "I bombed the test." This statement is most likely:

    • Literal

    • Figurative

    Correct Answer
    A. Figurative
    Explanation
    The statement "I bombed the test" is most likely figurative because it implies that the person did very poorly on the test, not that an actual explosive bomb was involved. This is a common idiom used to express failure or a lack of success in a test or exam.

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  • 4. 

    Which is correct?

    • Said Smith, "The project was a success."

    • "The project was a success," Smith said.

    Correct Answer
    A. "The project was a success," Smith said.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The project was a success," Smith said. In direct speech, the quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone. In this case, the statement "The project was a success" is being attributed to Smith, so the correct placement of the comma and the attribution is after the closing quotation mark.

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  • 5. 

    Which is correct, according to AP style?

    • Jacobs said he recruited 200 people for the event.

    • Jacobs said he recruited two hundred people for the event.

    • Jacobs said he recruited two-hundred people for the event.

    • Jacobs said he recruited twohundred people for the event.

    Correct Answer
    A. Jacobs said he recruited 200 people for the event.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Jacobs said he recruited 200 people for the event." This is the correct answer according to AP style because AP style recommends using numerals for numbers 10 and above, and spelling out numbers below 10. In this case, "200" is a number above 10, so it should be written as a numeral.

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  • 6. 

    Which is correct?

    • You're my kind of person.

    • Your my kind of person.

    Correct Answer
    A. You're my kind of person.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "You're my kind of person." This is the correct form because it combines the words "you" and "are" to form the contraction "you're." The possessive pronoun "my" is used to show ownership, and "kind of" is used to describe the type of person. Therefore, the correct sentence is "You're my kind of person."

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  • 7. 

    Which is correct?

    • To whom are you speaking?

    • To who are you speaking?

    Correct Answer
    A. To whom are you speaking?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "To whom are you speaking?" This is because "whom" is used as the object of the preposition "to" in this sentence. "Who" is used as the subject of a sentence or clause, while "whom" is used as the object. In this case, "whom" is the correct form to use since it is the object of the preposition "to."

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  • 8. 

    According to AP style, which is the most grammatically correct sentence?

    • I waited hopefully for my name to be called.

    • Hopefully, my name will be called.

    Correct Answer
    A. I waited hopefully for my name to be called.
    Explanation
    The sentence "I waited hopefully for my name to be called" is the most grammatically correct according to AP style. This is because in AP style, adverbs like "hopefully" should be placed before the verb they modify. In the first sentence, "hopefully" is correctly placed before the verb "waited," indicating the manner in which the waiting was done. In the second sentence, "hopefully" is placed at the beginning of the sentence, which is not the preferred placement in AP style.

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  • 9. 

    Which is correct?

    • I implied from what he was saying that the season is over.

    • I inferred from what he was saying that the season is over.

    Correct Answer
    A. I inferred from what he was saying that the season is over.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I inferred from what he was saying that the season is over." In this sentence, the speaker is making a conclusion or deduction based on the information given by someone else. They are not directly stating that the season is over, but rather drawing a logical conclusion from the implications of what was said.

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  • 10. 

    Which is correct, according to AP style?

    • "The fundraiser was a major success," Smith comments.

    • "The fundraiser was a major success," Smith commented.

    • "The fundraiser was a major success," Smith says.

    • "The fundraiser was a major success," Smith said.

    Correct Answer
    A. "The fundraiser was a major success," Smith said.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The fundraiser was a major success," Smith said. According to AP style, when reporting someone's speech or comment in the past tense, the verb should be in the past tense as well. Therefore, since Smith's comment is being reported in the past tense, the verb "said" is the correct choice.

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  • 11. 

    Which is correct?

    • The people that answered the survey were mostly 18 or older.

    • The people who answered the survey were mostly 18 or older.

    Correct Answer
    A. The people who answered the survey were mostly 18 or older.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The people who answered the survey were mostly 18 or older." This is because the word "who" is used to refer to people, while "that" is used to refer to things or objects. Since the sentence is referring to people (the ones who answered the survey), "who" is the appropriate pronoun to use.

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  • 12. 

    What does GAO stand for?

    • Government Agency Operations

    • Georgia Association of Officers

    • Government Accountability Office

    • Georgetown Alliance of Officers

    Correct Answer
    A. Government Accountability Office
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Government Accountability Office. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent agency of the United States government that provides auditing, evaluation, and investigative services for Congress. It is responsible for ensuring the accountability of government agencies and promoting efficiency and effectiveness in government operations.

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  • 13. 

    What does GMT stand for?

    • Granada Mean Time

    • Greenwich Mean Time

    • Georgia Mean Time

    • Ginsburg Meeting Time

    Correct Answer
    A. Greenwich Mean Time
    Explanation
    GMT stands for Greenwich Mean Time. Greenwich Mean Time is a time standard that is used as a reference point for timekeeping around the world. It is based on the mean solar time at the Prime Meridian, which passes through Greenwich, London. GMT is commonly used in aviation, meteorology, and other scientific fields, as well as for coordinating international time zones.

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  • 14. 

    Which is correct, according to AP style?

    • The traveling exhibit was originally scheduled for a stop in Ashland, KY.

    • The traveling exhibit was originally scheduled for a stop in Ashland, Ky.

    • The traveling exhibit was originally scheduled for a stop in Ashland, Kentucky.

    Correct Answer
    A. The traveling exhibit was originally scheduled for a stop in Ashland, Ky.
    Explanation
    According to AP style, state names should be capitalized when they are used in conjunction with a city or town name. However, the state abbreviation should be in uppercase letters. Therefore, the correct answer is "The traveling exhibit was originally scheduled for a stop in Ashland, Ky."

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  • 15. 

    Which is correct?

    • "Wow," Smith laughed, "That was fun."

    • "Wow," Smith said, laughing. "That was fun."

    • "Wow" Smith laughed. "That was fun."

    Correct Answer
    A. "Wow," Smith said, laughing. "That was fun."
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Wow," Smith said, laughing. "That was fun." This is the correct answer because it follows the correct punctuation and dialogue formatting rules. The comma is placed after the word "Wow" to indicate a pause, and the word "said" is used to indicate the speaker. The word "laughing" is included within the quotation marks to show that it is part of the dialogue.

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  • 16. 

    Which is correct?

    • He spends all his time on the internet.

    • He spends all his time on the Internet.

    Correct Answer
    A. He spends all his time on the Internet.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "He spends all his time on the Internet." The word "Internet" is capitalized because it is a proper noun referring to the global network of computers. Capitalizing it distinguishes it as a specific entity rather than just a general term for the internet.

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  • 17. 

    Which is correct?

    • There are fewer people here than I expected.

    • There are less people here than I expected.

    Correct Answer
    A. There are fewer people here than I expected.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "There are fewer people here than I expected." The word "fewer" should be used when comparing countable nouns, such as people. "Less" should be used when comparing uncountable nouns, such as water or time. Since people can be counted, "fewer" is the appropriate word to use in this context.

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  • 18. 

    Which is correct?

    • The exhibit will open February 12.

    • The exhibit will open Feb. 12.

    • The exhibit will open February 12th.

    • The exhibit will open February twelfth.

    Correct Answer
    A. The exhibit will open Feb. 12.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The exhibit will open Feb. 12." This is because "Feb." is a commonly used abbreviation for February and "12" is the numerical representation of the date. The abbreviation and numerical format are both widely understood and accepted in written language.

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  • 19. 

    If the president is impeached, he is:

    • Removed from office

    • Accused of a crime

    • Accused of a crime, then removed from office.

    Correct Answer
    A. Accused of a crime
    Explanation
    When a president is impeached, it means that they are accused of a crime. Impeachment is a formal process where charges are brought against a high-ranking official, such as the president, for alleged misconduct. It is similar to being indicted in a criminal trial. However, impeachment alone does not result in the removal of the president from office. It is only the first step in the process. The actual removal from office occurs if the president is found guilty of the charges through a trial in the Senate. Therefore, the correct answer is that the president is accused of a crime when impeached.

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  • 20. 

    Which is correct?

    • Who's dog is this?

    • Whose dog is this?

    Correct Answer
    A. Whose dog is this?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Whose dog is this?" This is the correct form of the question to inquire about the ownership of the dog. "Who's" is a contraction of "who is" and is not appropriate in this context. "Whose" is the possessive form of "who" and is used to ask about possession or ownership.

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  • 21. 

    Which is correct?

    • Everyone should gather their luggage.

    • Everyone should gather his or her luggage.

    Correct Answer
    A. Everyone should gather his or her luggage.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Everyone should gather his or her luggage" because it is a more inclusive and gender-neutral statement. Using "their" as a singular pronoun is considered grammatically incorrect, so it is better to use "his or her" to refer to each individual's luggage. This phrasing ensures that everyone, regardless of gender, is included in the statement.

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  • 22. 

    What does FEMA stand for?

    • Federal Emergency Management Administration

    • Federal Emergency Management Agency

    • Federal Employees Management Agency

    • Federal Efforts to Manage Agencies

    Correct Answer
    A. Federal Emergency Management Agency
    Explanation
    FEMA stands for Federal Emergency Management Agency. This agency is responsible for coordinating and responding to disasters and emergencies in the United States. They provide assistance and support to individuals and communities affected by natural and man-made disasters, including hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and terrorist attacks. FEMA works closely with other federal agencies, state and local governments, and non-profit organizations to ensure effective disaster response and recovery efforts.

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  • 23. 

    Assuming the family's last name is Jones, which is correct?

    • The Jones are coming over for dinner.

    • The Jones' are coming over for dinner.

    • The Joneses are coming over for dinner.

    Correct Answer
    A. The Joneses are coming over for dinner.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Joneses are coming over for dinner." This is because when referring to a family as a plural group, the correct form is to add an -es to the end of the last name. In this case, "Jones" becomes "Joneses" to indicate that the entire family is coming over for dinner. The other options, "The Jones are coming over for dinner" and "The Jones' are coming over for dinner" are grammatically incorrect.

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