ENG 2010 Midterm
Correct the following: At night, people in early civilizations could measure time by the flow of sand or water but could not use a sundial. - Put a comma between time and by. - Put a comma between water and but. - Leave as is.
Leave as is.
Dylan Borchers, a student who has written about Truman, makes a compelling point about his 1948 campaign: "The legacy and lessons of Truman's whistle-stop campaign continue to be studied by political analysts, and politicians today often mimic his campaign methods by scheduling multiple visits to key states, as Truman did." - Leave as is. - Replace the comma after analysts with a colon. - Replace the colon after campaign with a comma.
Leave as is.
Karen Stonehill writes, "Consider the following scenario: It's a sunny afternoon on campus, and Jenny is walking to her next class." - Leave as is. - Replace the comma after writes with a colon. - Replace the colon after scenario with a comma.
Leave as is.
The role of the emperor was sung by Placido Domingo. - role; was - Neither is correct - Placido Domingo; sang
Placido Domingo; sang
When babies crawl or cry they may threaten a dog. Be particularly alert if your dog is high-strung. - When babies crawl or cry, they may threaten a dog. - Be particularly alert, if your dog is high-strung. - No change.
When babies crawl or cry, they may threaten a dog.
Osaka, Japan, in addition to Tokyo, _______ home to many people-eleven million, to be exact. - is - are
is
Rounding out the top twenty most populous countries _____ France, just below Thailand statistically. - is - are
is
The smallest of the twenty most populous countries on a list prepared by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs _______ France at just over sixty million. - is - are
is
Sao Paulo, along with Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, _______ the list of the world's eighteen largest urban areas. - make - makes
makes
Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the underlined selection? Few of the recipients are household ^names; and^ only a small fraction are Americans. - names and - names, and - names; and - Correct
names, and
Identify the main subject and main verb of a sentence. The fate of the English settlers on Roanoke Island is unknown. - Neither is correct - no one; knows - settlers; know
no one; knows
Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the underlined selection? for their achievements in chemistry, literature, medicine, ^peace and^ physics. - peace—and - peace: and - peace, and - Correct
peace, and
Eliminate wordiness. They speak ^repeatedly at every employee meeting^ about the importance of punctuality. - repeatedly - nonstop at every single employee meeting - No change
repeatedly
Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the underlined selection? Nobel's own interests in ^science invention^, entrepreneurship, writing, and peace are reflected in the categories for the prizes. - science, invention - science; invention - science: invention - Correct
science, invention
Just below China on the list of the most populous countries _____ India. - sits - sit
sits
Whom is this bride given away by? - who; gives away - bride; is - Neither is correct
who; gives away
Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the underlined selection? Each year since ^1901 the^ Nobel Prize has been awarded - 1901, the - 1901; the - 1901: the - Correct
1901, the
Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the underlined selection? Pavarotti, in particular, had already established himself as both an ^exceptionally classical^ artist and a popular, accessible singer of more contemporary music. - exceptional classical - very exceptionally classical - Correct - exceptionally, classical
exceptional classical
Which is the best and least redundant introduction to a quote? - "Orwell asserts an idea that" - "as X puts it" - "A quote by Shakespeare states that"
"as X puts it"
Eliminate wordiness. Supervisors may be upset if a worker shows up at ^10 a.m. in the morning^ rather than at 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. - a time that is way too late - No change
10 a.m.
In Richard Dorment's essay "Why Men Still Can't Have It All," which of the following are women that this author is criticizing? - Anne-Marie Slaughter - Sheryl Sandberg - Gail Collins - Hillary Clinton - All of the above
All of the above
Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the underlined selection? However, he had ^actually^ lip-synched the number. - actual - quite actually - Correct - actuality
Correct
Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the underlined selection? Pavarotti ^tragically^ died of pancreatic cancer in 2007 at the age of seventy-one. - Correct - very tragically - most tragically - quite tragically
Correct
Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the underlined selection? The recording of the ^wildly^ successful concert of the Three Tenors on the eve of the World Cup final in 1990 in Rome is the one. - wildest - wild - Correct - very wild
Correct
Select the sentence that contains no errors in the use of semicolons. (Note that some of the sentences may not require a semicolon.) - Dionysus was god of the vine and, therefore, of wine, his Roman name was Bacchus. - Dionysus was god of the vine, and; therefore, of wine, his Roman name was Bacchus. - Dionysus was god of the vine and, therefore, of wine; his Roman name was Bacchus. - No answer text provided.
Dionysus was god of the vine and, therefore, of wine; his Roman name was Bacchus.
Select the answer in which each possessive is formed correctly. - Director Robert Zemeckis and actor Tom Hanks's Oscars in 1994 were for Forrest Gump. - Director Robert Zemeckis's and actor Tom Hanks's Oscars in 1994 were for Forrest Gump.
Director Robert Zemeckis's and actor Tom Hanks's Oscars in 1994 were for Forrest Gump.
_____ more people live in Vietnam or the Philippines? - Does - Do
Do
Select the answer in which each possessive is formed correctly. - Everyones' Oscar votes are confidential throughout the polling process. - Everyone's Oscar votes are confidential throughout the polling process.
Everyone's Oscar votes are confidential throughout the polling process.
True or False: According to our text, "hit and run" quotations improve your writing. - True - False
False
Select the answer in which each possessive is formed correctly. - George Burns's and Jason Robards's Oscars in the 1970s were for The Sunshine Boys and All the President's Men, respectively. - George Burns and Jason Robards's Oscars in the 1970s were for The Sunshine Boys and All the President's Men, respectively.
George Burns's and Jason Robards's Oscars in the 1970s were for The Sunshine Boys and All the President's Men, respectively.
Given their past experience many dog owners recommend basic dog training. The tips in a good manual, can help you get started. - Given their past experience, many dog owners recommend basic dog training. - The tips, in a good manual, can help you get started. - No change.
Given their past experience, many dog owners recommend basic dog training.
Responding to the "they say" about your topic in writing: - Can confuse readers because you might introduce too many views in your paper. - Gives urgency and purpose to your writing because you are responding to a clear scholarly discussion. - Makes your topic redundant because too many people have already written about it.
Gives urgency and purpose to your writing because you are responding to a clear scholarly discussion.
In "Why Women Still Can't Have It All," Who is Anne-Marie Slaughter's (the author's) main boss at Washington? - Barack Obama - George W. Bush - Hillary Clinton - Bill Clinton
Hillary Clinton
Eliminate wordiness. In the event that a child is sick, most employers are understanding about a parent's absence or late arrival. - In view of the fact that a child may become sick, - If a child is sick, - No change
If a child is sick,
If you can't train your dog yourself hire a professional. Choose between a group obedience class and a private trainer for one-on-one instruction. - Choose between a group obedience class, and a private trainer for one-on-one instruction. - If you can't train your dog yourself, hire a professional. - No change.
If you can't train your dog yourself, hire a professional.
Select the sentence that contains no errors in the use of semicolons. (Note that some of the sentences may not require a semicolon.) - Mythology usually deals with divinities; in contrast, folktales generally focus on ordinary people, even if they have supernatural elements. - Mythology usually deals with divinities, in contrast folktales generally focus on ordinary people, even if they have supernatural elements. - Mythology usually deals with divinities, in contrast; folktales generally focus on ordinary people, even if they have supernatural elements. - No answer text provided.
Mythology usually deals with divinities; in contrast, folktales generally focus on ordinary people, even if they have supernatural elements.
After years of tight races between the New York Yankees and other teams, the World Series was finally won by the Boston Red Sox in 2004. - teams; won - Neither is correct - World Series; was
Neither is correct
In addition to September 11, 2001, what other war-related dates are remembered by Americans, especially by those who lived through World War II? - Americans; are - Neither is correct - Americans; lived
Neither is correct
Correct the following: To measure time, ancient people used water flowing through a hole in a bowl and medieval people used sand moving through an hourglass. - Put a comma between flowing and through. - Put a comma between bowl and and. - Leave as is.
Put a comma between bowl and and.
Correct the following: Quartz clocks are more precise than pendulum clocks yet atomic clocks surpass both in precision. - Put a comma between clocks and yet. - Put a comma between yet and atomic. - Leave as is.
Put a comma between clocks and yet.
Correct the following: The ancients did not have clocks to tell time nor did they wear watches. - Put a comma between time and nor. - Put a comma between nor and did. - Leave as is.
Put a comma between time and nor.
Correct the following: Do you use a watch to find out the time or do you rely on clocks wherever you go? - Put a comma between clocks and wherever. - Put a comma between time and or. - Leave as is.
Put a comma between time and or.
Current politicians might note what Borchers says about Truman's Republican opponent, "When told by fellow Republicans that he was losing ground, Dewey insisted that his campaign not alter its course." - Leave as is. - Replace the comma after opponent with a colon. - Put a colon after note.
Replace the comma after opponent with a colon.
Select the answer in which each possessive is formed correctly. - Richard Dreyfuss starred in The Goodbye Girl; Dreyfuss's performance earned him an Oscar in 1977. - Richard Dreyfuss starred in The Goodbye Girl; Dreyfuss' performance earned him an Oscar in 1977.
Richard Dreyfuss starred in The Goodbye Girl; Dreyfuss's performance earned him an Oscar in 1977.
Select the answer in which each possessive is formed correctly. - Sean Penn and Tim Robbin's both appear in the movie Mystic River. Penn's 2003 Oscar was for best actor in that movie; Robbin's was for best supporting actor. - Sean Penn and Tim Robbins both appear in the movie Mystic River. Penn's 2003 Oscar was for best actor in that movie; Robbins's was for best supporting actor.
Sean Penn and Tim Robbins both appear in the movie Mystic River. Penn's 2003 Oscar was for best actor in that movie; Robbins's was for best supporting actor.
On the night of the 1968 California presidential primary, which was a close race, Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated by Sirhan Bishara Sirhan. - Sirhan Bishara Sirhan; assassinated - Neither is correct - race; was
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan; assassinated
Select the answer in which each possessive is formed correctly. - Some actresses claim that mens' movie roles are more diverse than womens' - Some actresses claim that men's movie roles are more diverse than women's.
Some actresses claim that men's movie roles are more diverse than women's.
Eliminate wordiness. ^As far as some supervisors are concerned,^ arriving late is never acceptable. - Some supervisors believe that - Some supervisors are steadfast in their beliefs; they think that - No change
Some supervisors believe that
Choosing a pet is a serious undertaking. To begin with make sure you have the finances, time, and space to raise an animal. - Choosing, a pet is a serious undertaking. - To begin with, make sure you have the finances, time, and space to raise an animal. - No change.
To begin with, make sure you have the finances, time, and space to raise an animal.
According to population experts, there _____ several ways to count a country's people. - is - are
are
After China and India, the next three most populated countries, in descending order, _______ the United States, Indonesia, and Brazil. - are - is
are
Qualifying as the third and fourth most populous countries _____ the United States and Indonesia. - are - is
are
Ranking fifth and seventh among the world's most populous cities _____ New York and Los Angeles, respectively. - are - is
are
There _____ far fewer people in Pakistan than in India. - is - are
are
Where _____ the population projections for 2015? - are - is
are
Eliminate wordiness. Bosses who are not understanding may turn ^beet red in color^ because they are so angry that the employee ^was tardy and showed up late.^ - beet red in color; was tardy. - beet red; showed up late. - No change
beet red; showed up late.
China's population in recent years _______ India's by about 33 percent, but India's population is projected to outnumber China's by 2050. - have outnumbered - has outnumbered
has outnumbered
Horrific living conditions in places like Darfur _______ local populations in Africa. - have decimated - has decimated
have decimated
It was pledged by the chief of police that drug dealers would be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. - chief; pledged - chief; would prosecute - Neither is correct
chief; pledged
There _____ smaller urban populations in 1950 than today. - was - were
were
The populations of the polar bear and penguin _______ every year while human population increases. - decrease - decreases
decrease
How _____ London's population compare with New York's? - do - does
does
Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the underlined selection? He was ^equal^ at home in opera houses, such as La Scala and New York City's Metropolitan Opera House, and sports events such as the World Cup. - most equal - equally - very equal - Correct
equally
The current population of only two countries, China and India, _______ one billion each. - exceed - exceeds
exceeds
Which one of the following cities _______ the highest population: Dhaka, Karachi, Delhi, Jakarta, or Osaka? - have - has
has
Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the underlined selection? His last public performance, where he appeared to sing ^so good^ in spite of his ill health, was his appearance at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, where he sang his trademark song, "Nessun dorma." - so goodly - so very good - so well - Correct
so well
Identify the main subject and main verb of a sentence. Bobby Thompson's 1951 pennant-winning walk-off home run was heard by American soldiers listening to radios in Korea. - soldiers; heard - Neither is correct - soldiers; listened
soldiers; heard
The film was made by someone you never heard of. - someone; made - Neither is correct - you; heard
someone; made
Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the underlined selection? What is ^the most largest selling^ classical record of all time? - the best-selling - the most large - the most-largest - Correct
the best-selling
Mexico City along with Tokyo _______ the list of largest urban areas. - top - tops
tops
Long before the Pilgrims landed on the eastern shore, rich cultures and languages had been developed by Native American tribes. - Neither is correct - tribes; had developed - cultures and languages; developed
tribes; had developed
Select the answer in which each possessive is formed correctly. - Although members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences fall into thirteen branches, all members' votes count toward best film and the other categories. - Although members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences fall into thirteen branches, all members's votes count toward best film and the other categories.
Although members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences fall into thirteen branches, all members' votes count toward best film and the other categories.
Eliminate wordiness. In view of the fact that an emergency situation may develop, parents need to have a back-up plan for their children precisely in place. - Since an emergency situation may develop; back-up plan in place. - Because an emergency may develop; back-up plan for their children. - No change
Because an emergency may develop; back-up plan for their children.
In general do not give a pet as a gift. The reason is that not everyone has the temperament to raise an animal. - In general, do not give a pet as a gift. - The reason is, that not everyone has the temperament to raise an animal. - No change.
In general, do not give a pet as a gift.
Use a comma. Do not choose a dog based on its appearance. Instead think about whether the dog can play quietly in an apartment or needs to run around outside. - Do not choose a dog, based on its appearance. - Instead, think about whether the dog can play quietly in an apartment or needs to run around outside. - No change.
Instead, think about whether the dog can play quietly in an apartment or needs to run around outside.
Select the answer in which each possessive is formed correctly. - It's anyone's guess who will win Oscars in the coming year. - It's anyones guess who will win Oscars in the coming year.
It's anyone's guess who will win Oscars in the coming year.
Introducing a new baby into a household with a dog requires care. Surprisingly not every dog recognizes a crawling baby as a human. - Introducing, a new baby into a household with a dog requires care. - Surprisingly, not every dog recognizes a crawling baby as a human. - No change.
Surprisingly, not every dog recognizes a crawling baby as a human.
Select the answer in which each possessive is formed correctly. - The Coen brother's collaboration has resulted in several Academy Award nominations, including a Best Picture nomination for Fargo. - The Coen brothers' collaboration has resulted in several Academy Award nominations, including a Best Picture nomination for Fargo.
The Coen brothers' collaboration has resulted in several Academy Award nominations, including a Best Picture nomination for Fargo.
Select the answer in which each possessive is formed correctly. - The awards' popularity seems to have diminished over the years. - The awards's popularity seems to have diminished over the years.
The awards' popularity seems to have diminished over the years.
What is the "they say" in the "they say/ I say" way of thinking about writing? - Ignorant comments from uneducated people. - The conversation that scholars are having about the topic you're writing about. - The requirements for writing a good essay.
The conversation that scholars are having about the topic you're writing about.
Use a comma. After your dog has learned commands, like "sit" and "off" you can move on to "heel" and "stay." A well-trained dog becomes a good member of the family. - After your dog has learned commands like "sit" and "off," you can move on to "heel" and "stay." - A well-trained dog, becomes a good member of the family - No change.
After your dog has learned commands like "sit" and "off," you can move on to "heel" and "stay."
True or False?: According to our text, playing it safe in your writing and avoiding controversy so that no one could possibly disagree with you is good argument.
False.
Eliminate wordiness. ^To provide^ flexibility for parents, other companies let employees work at home on some days. - In order to provide - Because they are concerned about providing - No change
No change.
^Due to the fact that^ most parents work, the policies of many companies are not ^sufficient enough.^ - Because; nearly sufficient enough. - Because; sufficient. - No change
Because; sufficient.
Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the underlined selection? Pavarotti, in particular, had already established himself as both an exceptionally classical artist and a ^popular, accessible^ singer of more contemporary music. - popularly, accessible - Correct - popular, accessibly - popularly accessible
Correct
Eliminate wordiness. ^Although^ some employees need to get their children to school in the morning, they should try to arrive at work on time. - In spite of the fact that - Despite the fact that - No change
No change
Eliminate wordiness. Some companies ^now^ have day-care centers ^on site,^ which helps working parents with young children. - at this point in time; on site - in this day and age; on the corporate premises - No change
No change.
Hitting a dog will make it fearful or demoralized. Because a dog wants to please you, it will listen to a stern "No." - Hitting a dog, will make it fearful or demoralized. - Because a dog wants to please you it will listen to a stern "No." - No change.
No change.
Once a puppy has had its immunizations, it can socialize with other dogs. In fact, puppies should get to know a variety of people as well. - Once, a puppy has had its immunizations it can socialize with other dogs. - In fact puppies, should get to know a variety of people as well. - No change.
No change.
Which option below would be an acceptable revision of the underlined selection? Funds for the prize were established in the will of Alfred ^Nobel written^ in 1895. - Nobel; written - Nobel, written - Nobel: written - Correct
Nobel, written
