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13. LAB 3 test S
URBAN SYSTEMS U
Urban Systems have just introduced WiteLite, an ultraviolet-
filtered, full-spectrum light source that combats Seasonal
Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression caused by the
decrease of daylight during the fall and winter months. Marc Kaplan
of Urban Systems announced the new product yesterday and disclosed
that the disorder affects himself and ten million other Americans.
has (AGR—CO NAM)
him (CASE—REF)
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14. S U The winter months can leave people starving for daylight. With
URBAN SYSTEMS U
The winter months can leave people starving for daylight. With
just ten hours of sunlight possible each day for residents in the
northern half of the country. The darkness can become overwhelming
for some people, it can drive them to clinical depression.
country, the (FRAG)
people. It (RUN-ON)
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15. S U The symptoms of the disorder isn’t all that different from
URBAN SYSTEMS U
The symptoms of the disorder isn’t all that different from
clinical depression, except that they are seasonal. Although
depression is the more serious symptom, other symptoms include
lethargy, a desire to sleep longer, diminished libido, seasonal
weight gain, social withdrawal, mood changes, and anxiety.
aren’t (AGR—INT WD)
most (MOD)
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16. S U A possible symptom students might suffer is a severe change in
URBAN SYSTEMS U
A possible symptom students might suffer is a severe change in
their grades during winter months. If a student was to flunk their
classes in winter when they normally get high grades at other times
of the year, SAD may be playing a part. Students, in fact, are the
type of sufferers whom are least likely to seek treatment.
were (AGR—MOOD)
his or her (AGR-GEN)
he or she normally gets (AGR—GEN)
who (CASE—NOM)
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17. S U The main treatment for the disorder is straightforward. Either
URBAN SYSTEMS U
The main treatment for the disorder is straightforward. Either
light therapy or more hours of direct sunlight is needed to
alleviate the symptoms. Experts warn that there is numerous dangers
involved in self-diagnosis. None of the serious symptoms is likely
to be treated successfully without professional help.
Mr. Kaplan indicated that questions about WiteLite can be
addressed to Urban Systems or to he directly at
are (AGR—SUB  VB)
are (AGR—EXPL)
are (AGR—PRO)
him (CASE—OBJ)
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