Ashworth Semester Exam EN120 English Composition I - Second Attempt

EN120 : English Composition I
Question 1
The single key to writing the first draft of an essay is to:
use a variety of sentence types.
engage your readers' emotions.
appeal to your readers' spiritual leanings.
use as many words as possible.

Question 2
When sentences mesh in a clear and logical order, a paragraph has:
repetition.
coherence.
sequential order.
relevance.

Question 3
Which of the following is NOT a transitional expression used in an illustration paragraph?
However
For example
In another instance
A case in point is

Question 4
It 's important to use the same __________ throughout a sentence or paragraph.
verb tense
subject
pronouns
adjectives

Question 5
The most common English sentence is a/an:
question.
exclamation.
command.
statement.

Question 6
Which pair of sentences does NOT show contrast?
Chase is athletic, but Hayden isn't.
Several of the children played with Legos.
Karen likes music, while Sarah prefers to bake.
The older of the two gentlemen smoked a cigar; the younger one abstained.

Question 7
Proper nouns are __________ capitalized.
sometimes
always
never
usually

Question 8
_________ is the final step in the writing process.
Proofreading
Organizing
Clustering
Brainstorming

Question 9
Which sentence contains an incorrect use of an apostrophe?
The boy's mother picked him up from camp during the summer.
Brandy, my pet dog, always knows when it's time for dinner.
Is this anyones' umbrella?
It was three o'clock in the evening.

Question 10
When __________, you must exchange an author's words for your own words in your own writing style.
plagiarizing
proofreading
quoting
paraphrasing

   

Ashworth Semester Exam EN120 English Composition I

Question 1

Freewriting, brainstorming, clustering, asking questions, and keeping a journal are examples of:

achieving coherence.

revising paragraphs.

prewriting techniques.

providing variety in paragraphs

 

Question 2

There are three basic ways of ordering ideas for coherence in paragraphs; they are:

time order, space order, and order of importance.

comparison, contrast, and description.

grammar, mechanics, and spelling.

process, persuasion, and personification

 

Question 3

The following sentences probably came from a/an __________ paragraph. "A trophy that sits on my shelf has become a lasting symbol of pride in overcoming obstacles for me. I was twelve at the time and had no special talents; in fact, sometimes I stuttered when I felt pressured to answer. It was in September of that year when the debate coach asked me to come into her office."

descriptive

narrative

cause-and-effect

illustrative

 

Question 4

Which of the following sentences uses subordination correctly?

We will eat dinner, when Sara arrives.

I enjoyed the class, although I did not learn very much.

When the teacher announced that the exam was over, we sighed with relief.

When I am hungry I usually enjoy eating a piece of fruit or a raw carrot.

 

Question 5

The following sentences probably came from a/an __________ paragraph. "If you follow these directions carefully, you should not have trouble getting to Central City Museum. Begin by catching the express bus on Heron Street and taking it to the last stop, Regal Square."

descriptive

narrative

process

illustrative

 

Question 6

in which sentence does the antecedent clearly refer to the pronoun?

Kelly is an excellent singer, yet she has never taken a lesson in it.

In North Carolina farmers raise tobacco.

Mr. Jones told his son that his car had a flat tire.

In Washington they grow apples.

 

Question 7

in writing, __________ stress differences, whereas __________ stresses similarities.

illustration; description

contrast; comparison

persuasion; explanation

classification; analysis

 

Question 8

Problems that are specific to cause-and-effect writing include:

errors in comma and apostrophe usage.

using spatial order instead of chronological order to organize the paragraphs.

a lack of sentence variety and incorrect parallel structure.

oversimplification and the confusion of time order with causation.

 

Question 9

____ is the final step in the writing process.

Proofreading

Organizing

Clustering

Brainstorming

 

Question 10

plagiarism is:

failing to give credit to an author whose words or ideas you use.

stealing.

a punishable offense.

All of the above are true

     

EN120 Assignment 08

EN120 English Composition I

Directions:  Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading.  Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Your response should be a maximum of two (2) double-spaced pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

 

For Questions 1-5, select the appropriate words for the sentence.  (7 points each)

 

1.    Although the Smiths had (already, all ready) eaten dinner, they (aloud, allowed) Johnnie to prepare his plate at the stove and join them at the table.

 

2.    Sarah (choose, chose) to go on the field trip to Atlanta and was nearly (busting, bursting) with energy as she boarded the bus.                                            

 

3.    I believe the paper napkins will (affect, effect) the color scheme you selected for the wedding (regardless, irregardless) of what Ms. Compton says.

 

4.    We shall (precede, proceed) with the bake sale, and all (proceeds, proceed) will go to the Children's Mission.

 

5.  "(Can, May) I attend the party with Bert?" I asked Dad.  "I (no, know) he's not (your, you're) favorite person."                                                               

 

 

For questions, 6-10, select the correct word for each of the following sentences.  (7 points each)

 

6.    People can often work (to, two, too) much, which leads to burnout.

 

7.    (Your, You're) understanding of this novel is so (thorough, through, though).

 

8.    He (sat, set) the plant on the windowsill so that it could take advantage of the pretty (weather, whether).

 

9.    Blake didn't (no, know) if he (passed, past) his exam.

 

10.  You must (accept, except) the fact that his (been, being) here (effects, affects) you greatly.

 

11.  In a paragraph, define "plagiarism" (10 points), and discuss two (2) ways to avoid plagiarism in your writing (10 points each).  (Possible total of 30 points for #11)

 

EN120 Assignment 06 My worst teacher

EN120 English Composition I

 

Directions:  Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading.  Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar.  If sources are cited they must be in APA format. Your response should be a maximum of two (2) double-spaced pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

 

The essay writing process:  You will write the first draft of a two-paragraph essay plus a conclusion.  You may choose one of these essay topics: The career I hope to follow; a special or unusual person; the best or worst teacher I ever had, or the most exciting event in my life. You will be graded on the following:

 

1. A clear thesis statement (10 points)
2. Two topic sentences (one for each paragraph) that express the  main idea (15 points each for a possible total of 30 points)

3.       The body of each paragraph:  Each paragraph should be comprised of a topic sentence (#2 above), supporting details in body sentences (relevant to the topic sentence), and a concluding sentence (20 points each for a possible total of 40 points)

4. The conclusion (10 points)
5. Be sure to proofread carefully, including spell-checking. (10 points).

 

EN120 Assignment 04

EN120 English Composition I

Directions:  Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading.  Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Your response should be a maximum of two (2) double-spaced pages.  Refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

 

Comparison-Contrast Paragraph: You will write a comparison-contrast paragraph. You may choose any comparison-contrast approach related to persons, places, or things. You must demonstrate mastery of the following in your paragraph, so make sure that the depth (length) of your paragraph is sufficient to demonstrate these concepts: 

 

a.       Topic Sentence – Be sure this is a general statement that identifies what you will compare and contrast.  (10 points)

                                

b.      Body Sentences – Be sure to select ideas and write sentences that clearly compare and contrast two persons, places, or things and that are definitely related to the topic sentence.  The quality and relationship of these sentences will be evaluated.  (30 points)

 

c.       Organization/Coherence: In comparison-contrast paragraphs, the organization of the sentences is very important.  Be sure that you organize your paragraph in the best way possible. Select transitions for your paragraph that demonstrate your understanding of the order you select. At a minimum, you must use three (3) transitions to demonstrate your understanding of this concept.  Highlight these transitions in yellow. (30 points)

       

d.      Language Awareness:  Your paragraph should demonstrate an awareness of language usage.  For example, your writing should be exact, concise, and fresh.  (10 points)

 

e.      Concluding Sentence:  Be sure to complete your paragraph with a well-written concluding sentence. (10 points)

 

f.        Mechanics and Grammar – Be sure that you complete the final step of the writing process:  proofreading. Your paragraph should definitely be free from sentence construction errors and should demonstrate correct use of verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and pronoun use; in addition, it should be spell-checked.

(10 points)

 

EN120 Online Exam 7_11 Score 100 percent

Question 1 

As a rule, the strongest support for your thesis should be written in your _______ paragraph.

  A.  introduction 

  B.  first body 

  C.  third body 

  D.  conclusion

Question 2 

Some clauses, called _______ pronouns, begin with who, what, that, or which and serve to modify a noun or pronoun.

  A.  relative 

  B.  adjective 

  C.  relational 

  D.  adverbial

Question 3 

A single composition made up of several paragraphs that focuses on a particular theme is called a/an

  A.  counterargument. 

  B.  retort. 

  C.  quotation. 

  D.  essay.

Question 4 

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

  A.  Fried chicken, biscuits, potato salad and corn were served at the barbeque. 

  B.  Please take off your coat, sit down and open your textbook. 

  C.  The couple decided to go bowling, eat dinner and take a walk in the park. 

  D.  Jules ate pizza, salad, and yogurt for lunch.

Question 5 

In this sentence, "An experienced fisherman, Jake Webb had mastered the art of patience," the comma is used to set off a/an

  A.  series. 

  B.  introductory phrase. 

  C.  appositive. 

  D.  transitional expression.

Question 6 

Which statement is false?

  A.  Parentheticals aren't crucial to the meaning of a sentence. 

  B.  Parentheticals are like asides. 

  C.  Parentheticals are crucial to the meaning of a sentence. 

  D.  Parentheticals are like comments.

Question 7 

You should not use a colon

  A.  to introduce a block quotation. 

  B.  to precede a short, direct quotation. 

  C.  after the salutation of a formal letter. 

  D.  to introduce a series.

Question 8 

Which statement is false?

  A.  Possessive pronouns don't require an apostrophe. 

  B.  Add the "-s" suffix to a noun or pronoun—unless it already ends in "-s." 

  C.  When the word ends in "-s," place the apostrophe after the "-s." 

  D.  Never use an apostrophe to indicate expressions of time.

Question 9 

In which sentence do we find an incorrect use of a hyphen?

  A.  Sarah Hasty, who led the floor exercises, was well-known. 

  B.  Dr. Reinhart, a well-respected physicist, presented a lecture on space travel. 

  C.  Sarah Hasty, a well-known gymnast, led the floor exercises. 

  D.  Dr. Reinhart, who presented the lecture on space travel, was well respected.

Question 10 

Which sentence needs a possessive apostrophe?

  A.  When the cats away, the mice will play. 

  B.  Back in 68, we though the world was our oyster. 

  C.  Parson Brown said we're all our brothers keepers. 

  D.  Be sure to mind your Ps and Qs.

Question 11 

One or more hyphens are used correctly in all of these sentences except which one?

  A.  Garcia was the mayor-elect of Harper's Ferry. 

  B.  Gabriel lacked self-esteem. 

  C.  Helen told Fred that she would love him ever-more. 

  D.  No less than 47 mothers-in-law attended the graduation ceremony.

Question 12 

Which of these is a major reason for using contractions?

  A.  Contractions allow you to eliminate unnecessary words. 

  B.  Contractions allow you to write like people speak. 

  C.  Contractions can be used to express humor. 

  D.  Contractions allow you to express thoughts more logically.

Question 13 

Using contractions can make our writing more readable, but at the same time and in the same paragraph, not using a contraction allows us to express

  A.  negation. 

  B.  clarity. 

  C.  emphasis. 

  D.  uncertainty.

Question 14 

In a sample essay for this lesson, we read, "Add those two together and then think about the health benefits that accrue to all pet owners and you'll realize an amazing thing: Adopting a shelter animal can improve your quality of life in surprising and delightful ways." In which of the five paragraphs would you find these lines?

  A.  Introduction 

  B.  Body paragraph 1 

  C.  Conclusion 

  D.  Body paragraph 3

Question 15 

According to your online text, the five-paragraph essay is made up of three elements. They are

  A.  thesis, support, conclusion. 

  B.  beginning, middle, end. 

  C.  introduction, body, conclusion. 

  D.  thinking, writing, revising.

Question 16 

Commas should not be used

  A.  to convey contrast. 

  B.  after yes or no in answering a question. 

  C.  to explain a specific statement. 

  D.  following interjections.

Question 17 

You can also use a/an _______ dash to emphasize a point.

  A.  en 

  B.  em 

  C.  2-em 

  D.  3-em

Question 18 

Which sentence contains a restrictive relative clause?

  A.  Claudia, known as an avid reader, was chosen to be captain of the girls' hockey team. 

  B.  The Orange Avenue market, a local tourist attraction, is open only on Wednesdays. 

  C.  Migrant workers who spoke English were paid better than those who spoke only Spanish. 

  D.  The pond, which froze solid by February, was a favorite place for summer barbeques.

Question 19 

Which sentence is missing a comma?

  A.  Algernon's bedroom was decorated with movie posters, Star Trek memorabilia and chess trophies. 

  B.  To complete this project, you'll need masking tape, scissors, glue, your instruction booklet, and poster board. 

  C.  The menu offered red wine or white wine or mineral water. 

  D.  The people who attended Alicia's party included the rich, the famous, the almost-famous, and relative unknowns, all of whom, in any case, had capped teeth.

Question 20 

Which sentence includes an introductory phrase?

  A.  Nathan, on the other hand, was a great fan of country music. 

  B.  Actually, I've never met a Russian I didn't like. 

  C.  After the 20-mile hike, the recruits were ready for a break. 

  D.  Every member of the team, even short-shot McCauley, was ready for a full-court press.

EN120 Assignment 02

EN120 English Composition I

Directions:  Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading.  Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Your response should be a maximum of two (2) double-spaced pages.  Refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.

 

You are required to write a descriptive paragraph for this assignment for a total of 100 points. You may choose any person you have known personally or any place that was important in your life as your topic. However, you must demonstrate mastery of the following in your paragraph. Therefore, the depth (length) of your paragraph must be sufficient to demonstrate these concepts.

 

a.       Topic Sentence – Be sure this is a general statement that states the person, place, or thing you will describe.  Highlight this sentence in aqua blue.  (10 points)

 

b.      Body Sentences – Be sure to select ideas and write sentences that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, and/or touch) and that are definitely related to the topic sentence.  The quality and relationship of these sentences will be evaluated.  (10 points)

 

c.       Coherence: Be sure that you organize your paragraph in the best way possible. A coherent paragraph is clear, logical, and readable.

 

(1)    Order:  Select the best order for your paragraph (time, space, or importance). Select transitions for your paragraph that demonstrate your understanding of the order.  At a minimum, you must use three (3) transitions to demonstrate your understanding of this concept.  Highlight these transitions in yellow.  (15 points)

 

(2)    Related Sentences:  Be sure to repeat words and ideas; use synonyms and substitutions to demonstrate your understanding of this concept.  Highlight these related words or sentence parts in gray.  (15 points)

 

d.      Sentence Structure:  In your paragraph, demonstrate your understanding of the following sentence structures.  You must demonstrate at least one (1) of EACH of the following structures.  Highlight these in green.  (5 points each, for a possible total of 20 points)

 

(1)    Coordinating conjunction 

(2)    Semicolon 

(3)    Conjunctive adverb

(4)    Subordinate clause followed by an independent clause

 

e. Concluding Sentence:  Be sure to complete your paragraph with a well-written concluding sentence. (15 points)

 

f. Mechanics and Grammar – Be sure that you complete the final step of the writing process: proofreading. Your paragraph should be free from sentence construction errors and should be spell-checked. (15 points)

 

 

EN120 Online Exam 5_08 Score 100 percent

Question 1 

Before class, Barb and Clive were prepping for an English exam. Barb insisted that the plural of "halo" is "halos." Clive argued that the plural of "halo" is "haloes." Who is correct?

  A.  Barb, not Clive, is correct. 

  B.  Clive, not Barb, is correct. 

  C.  Neither Barb nor Clive is correct. 

  D.  Barb and Clive are both correct.

Question 2 

In your persuasive paragraph, you make a prediction based on the facts, examples, and authorities you've cited. When you do this, you're pointing out the _______ of failure to adopt your point of view.

  A.  absurdity 

  B.  silliness 

  C.  certainties 

  D.  consequences

Question 3 

The plural of fury is

  A.  furys. 

  B.  furies. 

  C.  furyies. 

  D.  fury's.

Question 4 

Regarding number and person agreement, _______ pronouns, like "anybody," "nobody," "someone," or "anyone," are singular. Therefore, any pronoun that refers to them must be singular.

  A.  definite 

  B.  indicative 

  C.  indefinite 

  D.  possessive

Question 5 

In general, _______ writing is intended to convey information and explain ideas.

  A.  expository 

  B.  controversial 

  C.  interrogative 

  D.  purposeful

Question 6 

The word a pronoun refers to is called its

  A.  subject. 

  B.  object. 

  C.  antecedent. 

  D.  precedent.

Question 7 

The transitional expression "for that reason" indicates a cause. Which transitional expression indicates an effect?

  A.  Thus 

  B.  Because 

  C.  On account of 

  D.  Yet another factor

Question 8 

Generic nouns _______ refer to a specific person, place, or thing.

  A.  always 

  B.  sometimes 

  C.  don't 

  D.  usually

Question 9 

All of the following transitional expressions are used to show causes except

  A.  for that reason. 

  B.  as a result. 

  C.  results from. 

  D.  because.

Question 10 

Regarding the elements of persuasion, which statement is false?

  A.  Provide facts. 

  B.  Acknowledge opposing views. 

  C.  Provide examples that support your thesis rather than citing authorities. 

  D.  Offer examples and details that support your point of view.

Question 11 

Words like "who," "whose," "which," and "that" are called _______ pronouns.

  A.  relative 

  B.  universal 

  C.  indefinite 

  D.  definitive

Question 12 

Jason argues that oversimplification is a problem when writing a cause-and-effect paragraph. Sally maintains that confusing cause and effect can be a serious problem in writing this kind of paragraph. Who is correct?

  A.  Jason is correct. 

  B.  Sally is correct. 

  C.  Both Jason and Sally are incorrect. 

  D.  Both Jason and Sally are correct.

Question 13 

When the intended audience of your paragraph is non-specialists, you can make technical language more accessible and readable if you use a _______ style.

  A.  logical 

  B.  conversational 

  C.  formal 

  D.  informative

Question 14 

In a cause-and-effect paragraph, transition words like "first," "second," and "third," create a _______ order that moves us from cause to cause.

  A.  chronological 

  B.  temporal 

  C.  spatial 

  D.  pattern

Question 15 

Signal words tell us that _______ usually follow(s).

  A.  a singular word 

  B.  a plural word 

  C.  either a singular or a plural word 

  D.  a plural and a singular word

Question 16 

To persuade through writing is to

  A.  agree with. 

  B.  influence. 

  C.  argue against. 

  D.  question.

Question 17 

_______ determiners, such as "my," "your," and "her," are placed in front of a noun to tell us that something belongs to the person(s) represented by the pronoun, which is why they serve as adjectives.

  A.  Objective 

  B.  Possessive 

  C.  Suggestive 

  D.  Subjective

Question 18 

Which of the following is not an abstract noun?

  A.  Truth 

  B.  Sky 

  C.  Beauty 

  D.  Faith

Question 19 

Which of the following sentences contains a proper noun that should be capitalized?

  A.  We watched the red-tail hawk soaring overhead. 

  B.  The final exam was due by november 10th. 

  C.  The trawler seemed lost in the vastness of the western sea. 

  D.  Mable was a licensed cosmetologist.

Question 20 

Most English noun plurals end in

  A.  -s. 

  B.  -es. 

  C.  -ies. 

  D.  -ses.

EN120 Week 3 Threaded Discussion

Distinguish two specific types of common sentence errors; discuss ways to eliminate these errors in your writing.

 

EN120 Week-1 discussion - importance of prewriting

Discuss the importance of prewriting. Distinguish your favorite type of prewriting, and share your reasons.

EN120 Online Exam 1_02 Score 95 percent

Question 1 of 205.0 Points

In a paragraph, each sentence should

  A.  contain at least a few grammatical errors. 

  B.  never engage the readers' emotions. 

  C.  always use transitional expressions. 

  D.  be directly related to the topic sentence.

Question 2 of 205.0 Points

According to your online text, the most important key to writing a good first draft is

  A.  thinking out loud. 

  B.  engaging your readers' intellect. 

  C.  thinking out of the box. 

  D.  engaging your readers' emotions.

Question 3 of 205.0 Points

Most writers prewrite, write, and

  A.  plan the paper. 

  B.  revise. 

  C.  write the first draft. 

  D.  jot down ideas.

Question 4 of 205.0 Points

A private place where you record your experiences and your inner life is a

  A.  journal. 

  B.  workshop. 

  C.  brainstorm. 

  D.  word spree.

Question 5 of 205.0 Points

Regarding learning style, _______ learners are happy to work with others.

  A.  aural 

  B.  visual 

  C.  social 

  D.  logical

Question 6 of 205.0 Points

Two or more words that mean nearly the same thing are

  A.  synonyms. 

  B.  opposites. 

  C.  pronouns. 

  D.  homonyms.

Question 7 of 205.0 Points

When you write in second person, you're acting the part of a/an

  A.  critic. 

  B.  observer. 

  C.  participant. 

  D.  advocate.

Question 8 of 205.0 Points

Early in the prewriting phase, writers should give some serious thought to all of the following except their

  A.  subject. 

  B.  audience. 

  C.  purpose. 

  D.  spelling.

Question 9 of 205.0 Points

Rethinking and rewriting your first draft and then making whatever changes, additions, or corrections are necessary to improve the paragraph is called

  A.  reiterating. 

  B.  responding. 

  C.  revising. 

  D.  reconstituting.

Question 10 of 205.0 Points

An authoritative tone of voice allows you to speak to your audience, while a/an _______ tone of voice allows you to speak with your audience.

  A.  cooperative 

  B.  declarative 

  C.  formal 

  D.  informal

Question 11 of 205.0 Points

Which kind of learner prefers to learn through listening to lectures, music, or the sounds of nature?

  A.  Verbal 

  B.  Aural 

  C.  Solitary 

  D.  Visual-spatial

Question 12 of 205.0 Points

The object of a preposition _______ the subject of a sentence.

  A.  is always 

  B.  is rarely 

  C.  is sometimes 

  D.  cannot be

Question 13 of 205.0 Points

A paragraph _______ when the sentences are arranged in a clear, logical order and when the sentences are related like links in a chain.

  A.  proofreads 

  B.  coheres 

  C.  is arranged 

  D.  is freely written

Question 14 of 205.0 Points

The essence of freewriting is

  A.  benefiting from peer feedback. 

  B.  brainstorming. 

  C.  patience. 

  D.  free association.

Question 15 of 205.0 Points

After the topic sentence, the rest of the paragraph is called the

  A.  main idea. 

  B.  body. 

  C.  dropped idea. 

  D.  outline.

Question 16 of 205.0 Points

In the writing process, after you've narrowed down your topic, you can use the _______ technique to view a topic from different perspectives.

  A.  questioning 

  B.  matching 

  C.  persistence 

  D.  linking

Question 17 of 205.0 Points

Ordering sentences in a paragraph through time is putting them in

  A.  space order. 

  B.  order of importance. 

  C.  time or chronological order. 

  D.  recognizable order.

Question 18 of 205.0 Points

A topic sentence must be

  A.  topical.    (This is incorrect)

  B.  some kind of idea. 

  C.  a complete sentence. 

  D.  the first or last sentence of a paragraph.

Question 19 of 205.0 Points

A topic sentence should have two parts—a topic and a

  A.  controlling idea. 

  B.  body. 

  C.  main thought. 

  D.  phrase.

Question 20 of 205.0 Points

_______ is a part of the revision process that focuses on grammar and spelling.

  A.  Prewriting 

  B.  Fact-checking 

  C.  Proofreading 

  D.  Brainstorming

  

EN120 Online Exam 3_05 Score 95 percent

Question 1

All of these are ways to correct comma splices, run-ons, and fused sentences except

  A.  join two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction.

  B.  separate the two clauses with a period.

  C.  join two independent clauses with a subordinating conjunction.

  D.  join the two clauses with a semicolon.

 

Question 2

A/an _______ tells us more about a noun or pronoun and must be placed directly before or directly after the noun or pronoun it refers to.

  A.  adverbial

  B.  preposition

  C.  prepositional phrase

  D.  appositive

 

Question 3

When you use _______ to define a word, you should use nouns to define nouns, verbs to define verbs, and adjectives to define adjectives.

  A.  homonyms

  B.  antonyms

  C.  classification

  D.  synonyms

 

Question 4

A _______ lacks a verb, a subject, or both and isn't a complete thought.

  A.  comma splice

  B.  run-on

  C.  fragment

  D.  sentence that

 

Question 5

When one writes a typical paragraph, most of the sentences will be

  A.  questions.

  B.  statements.

  C.  explanations.

  D.  exclamations.

 

Question 6

When an author writes a/an _______ question in a paragraph, he or she intends to answer it in the balance of the paragraph.

  A.  exclamatory

  B.  emphatic

  C.  rhetorical

  D.  exploratory

 

Question 7

All of the following are true about dangling modifiers except

  A.  dangling modifiers are essentially indistinguishable from fragments.

  B.  they aren't logically related to the word or words they're supposed to modify.  (This is incorrect. I think option A should be correct)

  C.  they're generally the first words of a sentence.

  D.  dangling modifiers can't be corrected by moving words around.

 

Question 8

Definition by negation is a good way to address people's

  A.  stupidity.

  B.  preferences.

  C.  preconceptions.

  D.  weaknesses.

 

Question 9

_______ sentences have "you" as their implied subject.

  A.  Exclamation

  B.  Imperative

  C.  Interrogatory

  D.  Declarative

 

Question 10

A prepositional phrase is a group of words containing a preposition and

  A.  its object.

  B.  a verb.

  C.  a subject.

  D.  its predicate.

 

Question 11

_______ paragraphs give readers step-by-step information.

  A.  Definition

  B.  Authoritarian

  C.  Informal

  D.  Process

 

Question 12

An example of a prepositional phrase is

  A.  "the dog barked."

  B.  "sleeping late."

  C.  "the horns blared."

  D.  "in the desk."

 

Question 13

These two sentences appear in a paragraph: "Sally loves horses." "Sally hates cowboy movies." If you combine these two sentences into one sentence, using the conjunction "yet," your new sentence will have a

  A.  compound predicate.

  B.  compound subject.

  C.  complex predicate.

  D.  complex subject.

Question 14

All of the following are guidelines for making your writing more engaging except

  A.  use different ways to join ideas.

  B.  use a mix of short and long sentences.

  C.  avoid using commands, questions, or exclamation.

  D.  vary the beginnings of sentences.

 

Question 15

Which of the following can enhance your writing?

  A.  Varying sentence length

  B.  Making punctuation errors

  C.  Ignoring the reader

  D.  Using only one kind of sentence

 

Question 16

The two kinds of _______ paragraphs explained in your textbook are the how-to paragraph and the explanation paragraph.

  A.  process

  B.  revision

  C.  coherent

  D.  structure

 

Question 17

A/an _______ modifies a noun, a verb, or another adverb.

  A.  synonym

  B.  adverb

  C.  homonym

  D.  adjective

 

Question 18

We read, "Sally hates spiders, my friend collects spiders." Which kind of error are we seeing here?

  A.  Fragments joined by a comma

  B.  A run-on

  C.  A comma splice

  D.  Unnecessary punctuation

 

Question 19

The _______ paragraph gives the reader directions on how he or she can do something.

  A.  explanation

  B.  plan

  C.  how-to

  D.  lecture

 

Question 20

A run-on occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a _______ conjunction.

  A.  qualifying

  B.  coordinating

  C.  elaborating

  D.  subordinating