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If you find that a source you need isn't available in your library you shld find another source
FALSE
TRUE
2
The ____________ is typically used to separate different parts of a sentence.
Semi- colon
Comma
Period
Question mark
3
A noun is
a word that describes
a word used to name a person, place, thing, idea/emotion
a word that creates connections among items
a word used to describe an action,state, or occurrence
4
What are the benefits of keeping a journal?
Record impressions
better organization
strengthens writing
all of the above
5
Articles are words that
clarify
modify
create
join
6
The two main forms of sentence agreement are
subject-verb and subject-pronoun
subject-verb and subject antecedent
subject-verb and pronoun antecedent
pronoun-antecedant and subject-antecedent
7
What are the three major ways to integrate source information into a research paper?
quotation, citation and paraphrase
paraphrase, summary and quotation
paraphrase, summary and citation
citation, summary and quotation
8
English grammar consists of ______parts of speech-
seven
six
nine
eight
9
_____________ are pairs of words that have meaning opposite to one another.
Suffixes
Synonyms
Prefixes
Antonyms
10
The definite article is indicated by
"mine" or "theirs"
"the"
"a" or "an"
"he" or "she"
11
The goal of descriptive writing is to
explain how something is done
explain what the term means by providing basic information
portray something in a way readers can visualize it
Tell a story usually in chronological order
12
A compound sentence is a sentence that
declares something
has one independent clause
has two independent clauses
has two independent clauses through the use of an SC
13
Plagiarism occurs when
Cites a copyrighted image using permission
words,ideas tht are somene else's w/out crediting the source
Finds useful information for paper
consults different sources such as books& journal articles
14
Narration is
a detailed story
and often from the writer's point of view
sometimes written in chronological order
All of the above
15
What kind of person refers to specific person or thing?
personal
interrogative
demonstrative
reflexive
16
Information that is found online is completely reliable so you can trust it
True
False
17
Which of the following is the correct definition for
their
in attendance
contraction of "they are"
indicates location
possessive form of "they"
18
When writers write down their thoughts freely without worrying about grammar, it is known as
Free writing
Clustering
Outlining
Cubing
19
The term plagiarism comes from the Latin word "plagirius", which means "incorrect."
TRUE
FALSE
20
Which of the following is NOT an example of a contraction?
Its
Can't
Won't
Isn't
21
Which of the following is not an example of a visual text?
photographs
Newspapers
Television images
Sound recordings
22
A adjective is a word that
provides additional details about a noun or a pronoun
links words, for example, linking nouns, pronouns,
joins words and connects different parts of a sentence
describes when, where, why and under what conditions
23
A run on sentence is-
2 complete sentences are combined without proper punctuation
a sentence that runs
when two complete sentences are separated by a comma
missing the subject or verb
24
What is another word for homonym?
Antonym
Homograph
Synonym
Homophone
25
Which of the following is not a group of sentence-level errors?
Grammatical errors
Formatting errors
Errors related to vocabulary
Punctuation errors
26
What style of learner is particularly suited for clustering activities
Visual learners
Tactile learners
Kinesthetic learners
Auditory learners
27
A type of punctuation that consists of two dots along the same vertical line is known as what?
Quotation marks
Ellipses
An apostrophe
A colon
28
Many experienced writers overcome trouble in coming up with ideas about writing by employing-
invention strategies
writer's block
Ethical appeals
Reading strategies
29
____________ are words that are different, but have similar or identical meanings.
Antonyms
Suffixes
Prefixes
Synonyms
30
Books, articles in scholarly journals, newspapers, and the like,
FALSE
TRUE
have gone through rigorous research; thus they are reliable
sources
31
To refer to the sources in your writing is known as what
Documentation
MLA
APA
References
32
F.A.N. B.O.Y.S is an acronym for
prepositional phrases
coordinating conjunctions
subordination conjunctions
transitional devices
33
Good speakers use ethos, pathos&logos in different ways depending on their purpose and audience
TRUE
FALSE
34
In writing, argument means to fight or dispute-
False
True
35
A verb is-
a type of punctuation
a word that creates connections among items
a "doing word", which expresses the actions of a subject
a word used to name a person, place, thing, idea/emotion
36
Paraphrasing means-
occurring at the same time in a similar way
putting ideas from sources in your own words
giving a brief statement of the main points of a source
using all the information found from each source
37
A preposition is word that
links words, for example,linking nouns, pronouns and phrases
describes when, where and under what condition
expresses some emotion, usually(e.g., Hush! Ah! Oh!)
provides additional details about a noun or a pronoun
38
Which of the following is NOT an effective topic idea regarding education
Successful teaching strategies at the elementary level
Kindergarten through college
The cost of higher education in America
The importance of getting a college education
39
English has _______ different kinds of articles
four
five
two
three
40
Which of the following does NOT demonstrate subject-verb agreement?
Mrs. Smith sings in her church choir.
Dog's are men's best friends.
He is a good speaker.
Cops is by the school.
41
Clustering is known as spider webbing or mind mapping
False
True
42
Which of the following is not listed as a way of defining a term?
Defining by what the term is not
Defining by name
Defining by the structure
Defining by the function
43
Which of the following examples INCORRECTLY uses an exclamation point?
Go now!
That is really weird(!), don't you think?
So sorry!
What a bargain.!
44
In APA, every in text citation includes the author's last name and the year published
TRUE
FALSE
45
Which of the following is not a question for critical reading?
Who is the author's audience?
What is the topic
What kind of vocabulary has the writer used?
What is the author's name?
46
Which of the following statements is not true about in-text citations?
It is the source cited within the body of writing
each documentation style uses the same in text citation form
direct quotes, summaries and paraphrases are cited
It lets readers know what material is borrowed
47
Critical thinking and critical reading are unrelated to critical writing?
TRUE
FALSE
48
The two most common documentation formats yoou will encounter are MLA and Harvard
TRUE
FALSE
49
What is the correct way to depict the following number in writing?
ninety-eight
9-8
98
ninety eight
50
The ethical appeal refers to
use of logic and reason in writing
Credibility or trust that the readers place in the writer
Appeal made to the audience's imagination or emotions
Timeliness or currency of the writing
51
Critical reading means a reader is involved in the reading&thinking beyond wht is already known
TRUE
FALSE
52
In most academic writing, the emotional appeal is used less often than other appeals
False
True
53
A simple sentence is a sentence that
has one independent clause which is attached to a dependent
has two independent clauses
declares something
has one independent clause
54
What does the term periodical refer to
Magazines, journals, and newspapers
Fiction, poetry and other creative work
Websites online
References and text books
55
Invention work, also known as post writing, begin when you start thinking about a writing task
TRUE
FALSE
56
Listing means
using maps to arrange ideas
write down a group of items
looking at topics from six different perspectives
several items or ideas grouped together
57
The subject of the sentence
joins words and connects different parts of a sentence
the part of the sentence that always includes the verb
describes when and under what condition things happen
who or what the subject is about
58
Evaluating the topic and text while critical thinking is another way of asking what
positives and negative
causes and effects
strengths and weaknesses
pros and cons
59
There are _____ verb tenses
four
two
one
three
60
Which of the following is NOT listed as a common invention strategy?
LISTING
CLUSTERING
BUBBLING
FREE WRITING
61
An abbreviation is-
A shortened form of a word or phrase
a type of formal academic writing
a number or figure
A punctuation mark that is used for expletives
62
In MLA, the bibliographic information page with all the sources is titled
Works Cited
References
Sources
Bibliography
63
A sentence fragment is-
complete sentences are combined without proper punctuation
missing the subject or verb
when two complete sentences are separated by a comma
a sentence that runs
64
The ethical appeal refers to
Timeliness or currency of writing
Credibility or trust that readers place on the writer
geographic importance of writers location
Use of logic or reason
65
There are ________ major kinds of pronouns.
six
seven
five
four
