QUESTION 1 Original Utilizing a self-checkout system can considerably cut back on cashiers because a single employee can monitor several kiosks at one time. Source: Garit Boothe 2013 O A self-checkout system cannot reduce the number of cashiers because employees are A. not able to monitor several kiosks at the same time (Garit, 2013). Because one employee cannot monitor several kiosks simultaneously, some stores are B. willing to utilize a self-checkout system (Garit Boothe, 2013). Using a self-checkout system can noticeably reduce the number of cashiers because one employee is able to oversee many booths at the same time (Boothe, 2018). O c. Adopting a self-checkout system reduces the number of cashiers (Boothe, 2013). D. QUESTION 2 Original: In trying to prevent fights, some people refuse to oppose the will of others openly. But sometimes it's far more effective for a person to assert oneself, even at the risk of conflict. Source: Deborah Tannen, 1990, You Just Don't Understand. Some people attempt to stop fights from happening by agreeing with the point of view of others. However, in some cases it is better for a person to be assertive even if a risk of disagreement is involved (Tannen, 1990). A. Some people try to avoid fights by not expressing their disagreement with other people's decisions openly. Nonetheless, in some cases, it is good to be assertive. B. Tannen (1990) states that some people do not like drama so they prevent fights by always expressing their agreement with the other party's point of view. However, in some situations it is better for a person to express their point of view even if a conflict may arise. C. It is a useful skill to be open to other points of views to avoid conflicts and disagreements (D. Tannen, 1990). O D. QUESTION 3 Original: According to stereotypes, kids without siblings are purportedly lonely, spoiled, precocious, selfish, and headstrong. Source: Sophia Breene, 2013, Are only children doomed to be selfish and socially awkward? Stereotypes depict children without brothers and sisters as lonesome, spoiled, intelligent, self-centered, and stubborn (Breene, 2013). O A. S. Breene (2013) reported that only children are usually stereotyped as lonesome, spoilt, evil, selfish and headstrong. O B. Breene (2013) blamed parents for their children's bad behavior because when they only have one child he or she is lonely, selfish, and stubborn. C. According to Breene (2013), stereotypes depict only children mostly in a negative light as they are characterized as being lonesome, and stubborn. O D. QUESTION 4 Original Teenagers in the United States report they usually spend about two hours on the Internet each day, and on average, 80% of that time is spent on a social network. Source: Mary Thomson, Scribd.com, 2012 Teenagers in the United States say for around two hours per day, they are on the Internet, and 80% of that period, on average, is spent on a social network (Thomson, 2012). A. B. Teenagers in the United States typically devote two hours on the Internet, spending 80% of that time on social networking sites (Thomson, 2012). Teens online in the United States say they usually spend two hours a day on the Internet. Usually, about 80% of that time is spent on a social networking site, according to Thom O C. U.S. teens on the Internet for two hours, spending 80% of all their time on a social network. O D. QUESTION 5 Original Of the more than 1000 bicycling deaths each year, three-fourths are caused by head injuries. Half of those killed are school-age children. One study concluded that wearing a bike helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent. In an accident, a bike helmet absorbs the shock and cushions the head. Source: Bike Helmets: Unused Lifesavers, Consumer Reports May 1990. The use of a helmet is the key to reducing bicycling fatalities, which are due to head injuries 75% of the time. By cushioning the head upon impact, a helmet can reduce accidental injury by as much as 85%, saving the lives of hundreds of victims annually, half of whom are school children (Consumer A. Reports, 1990). Many school children die from head injuries. This could be reduced if they wore helmets to protect their heads. Wearing a helmet can save lives and reduce the injuries by as much as 75%. ('Bike Helmets, 1990). B. There are more than 1000 bicycling deaths each year, and three-fourths are caused by head injuries. Half of those killed are school-age children. One study stated that wearing a bike helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent. In accidents, a bike helmet absorbs the shock and cushions C. the head ("Bike Helmets", 1990). O The use of a helmet is the key to reducing bicycling fatalities, which are due to head injuries 75% of the time. By cushioning the head upon impact, a helmet can reduce accidental injury by as much as 85%, saving the lives of hundreds of victims annually, half of whom are school children D. ("Consumer Reports May, 1990) QUESTION 1 Original Utilizing a self-checkout system can considerably cut back on cashiers because a single employee can monitor several kiosks at one time. Source: Garit Boothe 2013 O A self-checkout system cannot reduce the number of cashiers because employees are A. not able to monitor several kiosks at the same time (Garit, 2013). Because one employee cannot monitor several kiosks simultaneously, some stores are B. willing to utilize a self-checkout system (Garit Boothe, 2013). Using a self-checkout system can noticeably reduce the number of cashiers because one employee is able to oversee many booths at the same time (Boothe, 2018). O c. Adopting a self-checkout system reduces the number of cashiers (Boothe, 2013). D. QUESTION 2 Original: In trying to prevent fights, some people refuse to oppose the will of others openly. But sometimes it's far more effective for a person to assert oneself, even at the risk of conflict. Source: Deborah Tannen, 1990, You Just Don't Understand. Some people attempt to stop fights from happening by agreeing with the point of view of others. However, in some cases it is better for a person to be assertive even if a risk of disagreement is involved (Tannen, 1990). A. Some people try to avoid fights by not expressing their disagreement with other people's decisions openly. Nonetheless, in some cases, it is good to be assertive. B. Tannen (1990) states that some people do not like drama so they prevent fights by always expressing their agreement with the other party's point of view. However, in some situations it is better for a person to express their point of view even if a conflict may arise. C. It is a useful skill to be open to other points of views to avoid conflicts and disagreements (D. Tannen, 1990). O D. QUESTION 3 Original: According to stereotypes, kids without siblings are purportedly lonely, spoiled, precocious, selfish, and headstrong. Source: Sophia Breene, 2013, Are only children doomed to be selfish and socially awkward? Stereotypes depict children without brothers and sisters as lonesome, spoiled, intelligent, self-centered, and stubborn (Breene, 2013). O A. S. Breene (2013) reported that only children are usually stereotyped as lonesome, spoilt, evil, selfish and headstrong. O B. Breene (2013) blamed parents for their children's bad behavior because when they only have one child he or she is lonely, selfish, and stubborn. C. According to Breene (2013), stereotypes depict only children mostly in a negative light as they are characterized as being lonesome, and stubborn. O D. QUESTION 4 Original Teenagers in the United States report they usually spend about two hours on the Internet each day, and on average, 80% of that time is spent on a social network. Source: Mary Thomson, Scribd.com, 2012 Teenagers in the United States say for around two hours per day, they are on the Internet, and 80% of that period, on average, is spent on a social network (Thomson, 2012). A. B. Teenagers in the United States typically devote two hours on the Internet, spending 80% of that time on social networking sites (Thomson, 2012). Teens online in the United States say they usually spend two hours a day on the Internet. Usually, about 80% of that time is spent on a social networking site, according to Thom O C. U.S. teens on the Internet for two hours, spending 80% of all their time on a social network. O D. QUESTION 5 Original Of the more than 1000 bicycling deaths each year, three-fourths are caused by head injuries. Half of those killed are school-age children. One study concluded that wearing a bike helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent. In an accident, a bike helmet absorbs the shock and cushions the head. Source: Bike Helmets: Unused Lifesavers, Consumer Reports May 1990. The use of a helmet is the key to reducing bicycling fatalities, which are due to head injuries 75% of the time. By cushioning the head upon impact, a helmet can reduce accidental injury by as much as 85%, saving the lives of hundreds of victims annually, half of whom are school children (Consumer A. Reports, 1990). Many school children die from head injuries. This could be reduced if they wore helmets to protect their heads. Wearing a helmet can save lives and reduce the injuries by as much as 75%. ('Bike Helmets, 1990). B. There are more than 1000 bicycling deaths each year, and three-fourths are caused by head injuries. Half of those killed are school-age children. One study stated that wearing a bike helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent. In accidents, a bike helmet absorbs the shock and cushions C. the head ("Bike Helmets", 1990). O The use of a helmet is the key to reducing bicycling fatalities, which are due to head injuries 75% of the time. By cushioning the head upon impact, a helmet can reduce accidental injury by as much as 85%, saving the lives of hundreds of victims annually, half of whom are school children D. ("Consumer Reports May, 1990)