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L5 Reading and Writing End of Semester Review
L5 Reading and Writing End of Semester Review
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This quiz will test your knowledge of everything we have learned throughout the semester.
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1
Which statement is not true about a plan of presentation?
It offers readers an organizational guide.
It works well in a short 5 paragrpaph essay.
It is typically written in the passive voice.
It contains the thesis statement for the paper.
2
Which sentence contains a citation error?
Billitteri (2010) lists the Deepwater Horizon spill as the worst (para. 1).
The DHS is the worst spill (Billitteri, 2010, para. 1).
Billitteri (2010) states that the DHS spill was the worst (para. 1).
Billitteri (2010, para. 1) lists the DHS spill as the worst.
3
Which statement is NOT true about APA style?
It provides guidelines for publications and college papers.
It is used primarily in psychology and the humanities.
It cannot be used in fields such as engineering and science.
It contains many generic rules that are used across manuals.
4
How should you begin a summary?
by summarizing the main idea
by offering your opinion
by crediting your source
by offering commentary
5
Recycling your research paper for another class is considered a form of cheating.
True
False
6
An expanded introduction is appropriate for a short paper.
True
False
7
Which of the following is NOT true about library databases?
They allow users to filter information.
They provde a specialized index of sources.
They are freely available to anybody who with a computer.
They provide citation generators to help researchers.
8
What is the name of the first library database that we used?
CQ Researcher
Statista
Academic Search Premier
Infotrac
9
"However" and "but" show the same relationship and mean the same thing.
False
True
10
What is the MAIN purpose of Reading Plus?
to improve silent reading fluency
to drive students crazy
to focus on vocabulary development
to encourage a love of reading
11
What is a mind map?
It is a type of visual outline using circles and lines.
It is an organizational plan at the beginning of a formal paper.
It is a form used by writers to help organize their ideas.
It is a kind of visualization used to help brainstorm ideas.
12
A summary should NEVER include details.
False
True
13
Which opening line contains an error?
According to the author, he states that...
The author says that...
The author states that...
The author indicates that....
14
A synopsis of a literary work only credits the source once.
False
True
15
What did we learn about the history of offshore drilling?
The first rigs were built close to shore.
The first rigs leaked a lot of oil.
The first rigs appeared in the 60s.
The first rigs were in deep water.
16
Good punctuation and connection of ideas is about rules and the art of writing.
False
True
17
Which sentence is in the passive voice?
The Gulf Coast has been affected by oil spills.
Pollution has affected the Gulf Coast.
oil spills have affect the Gulf Coast.
The Gulf Coast is polluted.
18
Skimming involves a search for specific details vs. general focus.
False
True
19
Which statement about writing manuals is false?
They can be used across disciplines.
They have rules for grammar usage.
They're discipline specific.
They are only used for college work.
20
Which below is NOT and APA format requirement?
double spacing
Times New Roman 10 font
running head
one inch margins
21
What is the main reason universities teach literature and short stories?
To improve reading fluency
To improve reading speed
To bolster technical writing
To encourage critical thinking
22
Which statement about reference lists is true?
They should contain all works that you used even ones you don't cite.
They should only contain works that you cite in the body of your paper.
All reference lists follow the same rules for formatting the entries.
They can be in any format that you choose.
23
Persuasion and argumentation are the same thing.
True
False
24
Which sentence contains a non-essential clause?
My cousin who lives in Washington is in politics.
Biden, who lives in Washinton, is president.
Politicians who live in Washington are isolated.
People who live in Washington are into politics.
25
A non-essential clause adds important identifying information.
True
False
26
Which statement is true about "on the contrary"?
It shows a misconception vs. a fact.
It shows an unexpected result.
It show contrasting points.
It shows an exception to the rule.
27
Which sentence uses "because of" correctly?
There is danger because of to drill.
Because of we are drilling, there is danger.
Because of drilling, there is danger.
Because of we drill, there is danger.
28
The passive voice is the preferred voice for writing a research paper.
False
True
29
Which statement best describes an expository writing?
It compares and contrasts.
It presents a strong personal opinion.
It offers problems and solutions.
It investigates and presents an idea.
30
Which sentence below is correctly punctuated?
Offshore rigs are dangerous. But they're safe.
Offshore rigs are dangerous, however safe.
Offshore rigs are dangerous, but they're safe.
Offshore rigs are dangerous, but safe.
31
What is your instructor's formual for writing an arugment?
Make a point, prove it, and comment on it.
Present a counterpoint, attack it, and prove you are right.
Prove a point, comment on it, and analyze it.
Make a comment, prove it, and deconstruct it.
32
Which example below contains a run-on sentence?
The Bill of Rights guarantees freedom, and it provides protection.
We have freedom of religion, and we have freedom of speech.
Freedom of relgion is important it allows us to worhsip freely.
We have freedom of religion and freedom of speech.
