Eng101 Assignment 2 solution

Assignment No. 2

Dated: Jun 03, 15

Dear Students glish Comprehension: Eng101    Spring 2015 Assignment No. 02 Total Marks: 15 Lesson No. 10-18 Objective To assess the students’ understanding of the concepts of ‘Reading Comprehension’ and ‘Different Types of Fallacies’ Instructions The assignments sent after the Due Date will not be accepted. The corrupt files will be marked zero. The assignments should be zoomed in at 100%. Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated. Plagiarism means taking credit for someone else’s work by presenting it as your own. No marks will be awarded for copied assignments and the case may be referred to the discipline committee for a suitable action. No assignment will be accepted through e-mail. The font color should be preferably black and font size should be 12 Times New Roman. Q1.      Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:             (Marks: 2*5=10)  English Ivy betrays its poor reputation as a nuisance by its unparalleled ability to provide shade. By seamlessly covering the exterior of a building, it works as a natural insulator, blocking the sun and decreasing air conditioning costs. This means big savings for both building tenants and homeowners alike. It can happen quickly, too. Under the proper conditions, established English Ivy can grow to cover an area of roughly 500 square feet per year. Given that most homes have a roof measuring roughly 2000 square feet, ivy-friendly homeowners can rest assured that their roofs will be completely covered in about four years. When considering growth rates of newly planted ivy, just remember the old adage: First year, it sleeps. Second year, it creeps. Third year, it leaps! For English Ivy, this is especially true. Now, detractors may take this opportunity to remind readers about how invasive English Ivy can be. For what ivy enthusiast hasn’t been cautioned about its ability to burrow holes, fracture windows, and even deteriorate brick? But be warned. Oftentimes, this suggestion is taken to the comical extreme. Naysayers take a strange pleasure in spinning yarns about a particularly malevolent strand of ivy—one that slips in through the cracks on a hot summer night, silently strangling homeowners in their sleep. Admittedly, this can be a funny story to tell. But are we to believe such a tale? The intelligent gardener will quickly dismiss such rubbish for what it is. Questions 1) The primary purpose of the passage is to A. highlight the reasons why English Ivy’s fast growth rate is beneficial B. argue that English Ivy is an essential plant for homeowners C. educate readers about how to use English Ivy to insulate their homes D. belittle detractors of English Ivy E. defend the reputation of English Ivy 2) As used in paragraph 1, which is the best definition for ‘betrays’? A. Defend B. Bluff C. Reveals D. Keep secret E. Highlights 3) In paragraph 1, the author states, “Given that most homes have a roof measuring roughly 2000 square feet, ivy-friendly homeowners can rest assured that their roofs will be completely covered in about four years.” Which of the following logical mistakes does the author make in drawing this conclusion? I. English Ivy will not cover the area of most roofs in 4 years if it only grows 500 square feet per year. II. Most homes may not have the proper conditions necessary for English Ivy to grow at the specified rate. III. Newly planted ivy does not grow as fast as established ivy. A. I only B. II only C. I and II only D. II and III only E. I, II, and III 4) As used in paragraph 2, which is the best definition for ‘deteriorate’? A. Disintegrate B. Shield C. Get better D. Develop E. Strengthen 5) As used in paragraph 2, which is the best antonym for‘malevolent’? A. Wary B. Vindictive C. Amiable D. Injured E. Rancorous Q2.   Read the following statements carefully, decide the correct type of fallacy from the below options and mention it in the given blank against each statement.   (5 marks)       Hasty Generalization False Comparison False Cause Either-Or 1.      She looks good in pink, so I will also buy a pink dress. ____________ 2.      My father smoked four packs of cigarettes a day since age fourteen and lived until age sixty-nine.  Therefore, smoking really can never be that bad for you. ____________ 3.      Every day, I eat cereal for breakfast. One time, I had a muffin instead, and there was a major earthquake in my city. I've eaten cereal ever since. ____________ 4.      Pointing to a fancy chart, Roger shows how temperatures have been rising over the past few centuries, whilst at the same time the numbers of pirates have been decreasing; thus pirates cool the world and global warming is a hoax. ____________ 5.      Hashim decides to attend graduate school at Ohio State University. He has never been to the US before. The day after he arrives, he is walking back from an orientation session and sees two white (albino) squirrels chasing each other around a tree. In his next letter home, he tells his family that all American squirrels are white. ____________ Best of luck Q NO 1 ANSWERS 1:E 2:C 3:D 4:A 5:C Question:2 solution 1 false comparison  2 hasty generalization  3 false cause  4 false cause  5 either-or

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