English Chapter 4 Test
In a good paragraph, the topic sentence states the main idea, but the remaining sentences do not have to refer to the topic sentence.
False
The following is a suitable topic for an idea article. Many men believe that dogs are excellent companions.
False
The following is a suitable topic for an idea article. Many parents believe that "children should be seen but not heard."
False
What dialect most approximates British English?
New England
Check all of the impressions our use of spoken English can give about ourselves.
It can tell whether we are from England or America. It can disclose what region of the United States we are from. It can reveal our educational level. It can tell whether we consider a situation formal or informal.
To find information in a magazine, use _____.
The Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature
Everyone speaks a dialect.
True
The following is a suitable topic for an idea article. Henry Ford had an idea that led to the development of the assembly-line system of mass production.
True
The following is a suitable topic for an idea article. Jonas Salk's main idea was that polio was preventable.
True
The following is a suitable topic for an idea article. Many people before 1969 were convinced that the idea of walking on the moon was possible.
True
The important facts of a newspaper article are located in the headline and the first paragraph.
True
When reviewing for a test, it is important to find the main idea and remember certain details.
True
Where would be the best place to find out who Marcus Garvey was?
a biographical dictionary
Where could you find a synonym for imminent?
a collegiate dictionary
To find an appropriate word to use in a paper, use _____.
a thesaurus
Where would you look to find out the average rainfall in Athens, Georgia?
an almanac
It's not my cup of tea is an example of
an informal idiom
Spread the word is an example of
an informal idiom
A biography is the account or history of an individual's life as told by _____.
another person
reasons for or results of something
cause/effect
sorting into kinds or types
classification
What is the normal use of formal English?
college lectures, literature, technical reports
like or unlike, similar or dissimilar
contrast/comparison
what something is
definition
An explanation of events may be found in _____.
diaries, magazines, journals, newspapers
Broad topics are excellent choices for speeches because they provide a wealth of material to discuss.
false
There are few, if any, language variations with the three major dialect areas.
false
Among the themes stressed by Emerson in his writings, transcendentalism, nature, and the essential goodness of humanity are pre-eminent.
formal
Identify the level of use of the following sentence. Necessarily, therefore, none of them has the completeness of effect which is so marked in the Oresteia.
formal
Select the level of usage most appropriate for the following situation. a book report written for an English teacher
formal
Select the level of usage most appropriate for the following situation. a speech on disarmament for a regional speech contest
formal
The levels of usage include
formal, informal, and colloquial
It may not work, but it can't hurt to try.
general
Select the level of usage most appropriate for the following situation. a campaign speech delivered to the student body
general
an anecdote or story
illustration
If you say that you are out of water, do you imply or infer that you want some water?
imply
Meaning that is implied (included but not directly stated) must be inferred for communication to occur. If meaning is inferred that was not implied, misunderstanding results. If your friend says she will eat dinner at six, do you imply or infer that she means six P.M.?
infer
A(n) _____ is the act of or process of arriving at a conclusion from facts or a premise.
inference
subjective
influenced by personal feeling
Identify the level of use of the following sentence. She's never looked so cool.
informal
Select the level of usage most appropriate for the following situation. a letter to a vacationing sister
informal
You're holding out on me.
informal
What is the normal use of informal English?
letter to friends and a phone conversation
Select all of the types of writing that are not expository.
novel, fairy tale, poetry
Select the mistake responsible for the faulty reasoning in the following statement. I inherited my poor spelling ability from my parents.
oversimplifying the cause
Select the mistake responsible for the faulty reasoning in the following statement. Women are terrible drivers; my aunt has had three automobile accidents.
oversimplifying the cause
A(n) _____ is a presupposition from which a conclusion is drawn.
premise
a "how to" method of writing
process analysis
A dialect shaped by geographic location is a(n) _____.
regional dialect
Select all of the characteristics of expository writing that may be found in a biography.
relies on facts telegraphic style relies on dates, times, places, to explain events explains "how-to" objective
Where would be the best place to find the etymology of minuscule?
scholarly dictionary
What process was used to form beatnik? Use a dictionary if necessary.
suffix addition
Which of the following contribute to reduction of distinctions in dialects:
televisions, education
When using a thesaurus, be careful of _____.
the exact intention to be expressed by the word
The major consideration in distinguishing the major regional dialects is _____.
the pronunciation of vowel sounds
To find information in pamphlets, leaflets, and government brochures, consult _____.
the vertical file
What type of information is contained in catalog systems?
title of the book call number publisher author's name and dob number of pages place of publication and date additional entries in the system
Use a thesaurus _____.
to find the appropriate synonym to use in a particular paper or article
After outlining, your next step is to select the type of language.
true
Information not directly related to your topic should be eliminated even if it is very interesting.
true
