Junior English 2nd Semester : 5. REVIEWING COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND LITERATURE

Clear, explanatory prose is called _____.

exposition

ANALYZING WRITTEN WORDS

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CRITICAL ANALYSIS

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DICTIONARY SKILLS

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QUIZ 1: ANALYZING WRITTEN WORDS

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RESEARCH PAPERS

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1.) used to balance the construction of a sentence or phrase 2.) a group of grammatically related words without a subject or verb 3.) characteristics of a verb but additionally adopting other grammatical functions

1.) parallel structure 2.) phrase 3.) verbal

1.) functions as an adjective 2.) functions as a noun 3.) functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb

1.) participial phrase 2.) gerund phrase 3.) infinitive phrase

1.) one main clause only 2.) two main or independent clauses 3.) one main clause and one or more subordinate (dependent) clauses 4.) two or more main clauses and one or more subordinate clauses

1.) simple 2.) compound 3.) complex 4.) compound-complex

1.) dependent clause 2.) several insubordinate ideas strung together without punctuation 3.) has no subject or verb 4.) one independent clause 5.) independent clause 6.) one independent clause; one or more dependent clauses 7.) has a subject and a verb 8.) two or more independent clauses; no dependent clauses 9.) an incomplete sentence 10.) two or more independent clauses; one or more dependent clauses

1.) subordinate clause 2.) run-on 3.) phrase 4.) simple sentence 5.) main clause 6.) complex sentence 7.) clause 8.) compound sentence 9.) fragment 10.) compound-complex sentence

1.) death 2.) one 3.) water 4.) time 5.) tiny 6.) against 7.) before

1.) thanato 2.) mono 3.) hydro 4.) chrono 5.) micro 6.) anti 7.) pre

What noun or pronoun is identified by an appositive? The man in the car was Mr. Smith, our lawyer.

Mr. Smith

An index to hundreds of popular magazines found in the library is the ______.

Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature

What are three grammatical functions of a clause?

adjective adverb noun

Which are types of modifying phrases? Select all that apply.

adjective adverb prepositional

Prepositional phrases are normally used as: _____. Select all that apply.

adjectives adverbs introductory phrases

Which of the following are types of sentences (by structure)? Select all that apply.

complex compound compound-complex simple

What are the four major methods of analyzing a character?

by what the other characters say about the character by what the character says by what the author says about the character by what the character does

Critical analysis involves analysis of: _____. Select all that apply.c

characters ideas

An introductory phrase or clause is generally followed by a(n) _____.

comma

Choose two types of context clues.

direct explanation synonym

The history of a word is its _____.

etymology

A critical analysis does not use secondary sources.

false

A gerund consists of to plus the present form of the verb.

false

Direct quotations in a critical analysis do not have to be credited.

false

Either a semicolon or a comma will adequately separate the parts of a compound sentence.

false

Paraphrased material should be enclosed in quotation marks.

false

The example to the little store is a split infinitive error.

false

Identify the verbal phrase in the sentence and determine its type. The wallet found by the clerk belongs to my father. verbal phrase: type:

found by the clerk participle

Which are verbals? Select all that apply.

gerunds infinitives participles

Under what circumstances should you not use context clues? Select all that apply.

if the word appears frequently and you wish to add it to your vocabulary if the context clues are inadequate if the surrounding words are unfamiliar

Identify the misplaced modifier and indicate the word in the sentence that it should follow. He had carefully marked the places in red ink we were to watch for on the map. misplaced modifier: should follow:

in red ink map

A dictionary of synonyms and antonyms is called a(n)_____.

thesaurus

Identify the misused pronoun in the sentence. Choose the correct pronoun to replace it. After school, Bob and me cleaned up their yard. misused pronoun: replace with:

me I

NOT FINISHED YET

not finished yet

Identify the type of subordinate clause used in the sentence. We will eat what you cook.

noun

Which of the following are steps in preparing to write a research paper? Select all that apply.

pick a limited topic brainstorm prepare a working outline obtain potential sources make source cards

Source information and notes should be taken _____.

on separate note cards

Identify the root and its meaning. Pacific root: root meaning:

pax peace

A subject complement is also known as a(n) _____.

predicate noun

What is the original work under consideration in a research paper called?

primary source

A subordinate clause may be introduced by a _____.

relative pronoun subordinating conjunction

Select two men who contributed major efforts toward dictionary compilation.

samuel johnson noah webster

Identify each sentence as simple or compound. Mary and Ellen completed their assignments and left for the day. Caroline is coming to my house for the weekend, and we will go hiking. Yesterday my parents bought a new car; it is a two-door blue hardtop.

simple compound compound

Works cited is a listing of _____.

sources

Identify the function of the infinitive phrase. To win a marathon is my goal.

subject

Either a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun may introduce a(n) _____.

subordinate clause

Which one cannot stand alone as a sentence?

subordinate clause

Identify the Greek prefix and its meaning for the word. synonym prefix: prefix meaning:

syn together

A thesaurus is a dictionary of _____.

synonyms

Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence below. Identify it as a noun clause or an adjective clause. The cat that is sitting in the window weighs twenty-six pounds. subordinate clause: type of clause:

that is sitting in the window adjective

Parallel structure is used to make clear _____.

the relationship between the elements of your thoughts

You should analyze an idea found in a work of fiction as found in all of these areas EXCEPT _____.

the relevance of the idea to your life

The author's ideas, or his message, are his _____.

theme

A statement that points out the main idea of the paper for the reader is called a(n)____.

thesis

Each note card should cover only one idea.

true

A casebook is a collecting of primary and secondary materials.

true

A morpheme is the smallest unit of meaning found in a word.

true

A present participle ends in -ing and can function as an adjective.

true

An elliptical clause is one in which the reader must infer or add some of the information.

true

Dictionaries are influential in standardizing the language.

true

Dictionaries are tools for language studies.

true

Dictionaries provide variant spellings of words.

true

Knowledge of Greek and Latin prefixes and roots is a helpful reading skill.

true

Many words in English have Greek and Latin morphemes.

true

Often dictionaries include additional information on grammar and copyediting symbols.

true

One type of context clue is direct explanation.

true

Parallel structure aids the reader's comprehension of ideas and their relative importance.

true

Parallel structure concerns the balance of ideas and grammatical functions.

true

The function of a noun determines its case.

true

The information on a note card serves as support for your general idea.

true

The major difference between a research paper and an essay is ______.

use of outside sources

Gerunds, infinitives, and participles are types of _____.

verbals

A list of potential sources of information for a paper is a(n) _____.

working bibliography

Briefly explain the major difference between writing a research paper and other kinds of composition.

you must consult sources to gather information and facts that you will use to bolster your own ideas in the paper

1.) twelve-volume dictionary 2.) dictionary of synonyms and antonyms 3.) catalog of nonstandard American language 4.) catalog of nonstandard British English 5.) a one-volume dictionary printed in Oxford

1.) OED 2.) Roget's International Thesaurus 3.) Dictionary of American Slang 4.) Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English 5.) Dictionary of Modern English Usage

1.) the words surrounding unfamiliar words that help determine the meaning for the reader 2.) the smallest unit of meaning in a word (prefix, root, suffix) 3.) a word whose meaning is very similar to the meaning of another word

1.) context 2.) morpheme 3.) synonym

What should replace the misused pronoun in the following sentence? They always say that juvenile delinquency is a problem.

a noun

The making of dictionaries is _____.

lexicography

Identify the appositive or appositive phrase. My friend, the girl from the city, visited me for a week.

the girl from the city

Identify the verbal phrase in the sentence and determine its type. Most children love to go on picnics. verbal phrase: type:

to go on picnics infinitive

Dr. Samuel Johnson compiled the first dictionary by using the historical method of research.

true

The boldface entry word in a dictionary indicates syllable divisions.

true

? means not shortened or condensed; complete.

unabridged

Parallel structure is achieved by _____.

using grammatically similar constructions for ideas of similar value

Identify the root and its meaning. vocal root: root meaning:

vox call

What noun or pronoun is identified by an appositive? We, the people of the United States, should vote in every election.

we

Identify the misplaced modifier and indicate the word in the sentence that it should follow. The man leaned against the building wearing a bandanna. misplaced modifier: should follow:

wearing a bandana man

Identify the noun clause in the sentence below and define its function. Do whatever task needs to be done. noun clause: function:

whatever task needs to be done object of the verb (direct object)

When should context clues be used? Select all that apply.

when explanatory material appears as a direct explanation, as an appositive when one or more synonyms restate the meaning of an unfamiliar word

Select all that apply. Which of the following are relative pronouns?

whichever whose who that

Identify the subordinate clause for the sentence below. The boy who has dark red hair and sits in the front row did well on the test.

who has dark red hair and sits in the front row

Identify the noun clause in the sentence below and define its function. Give the book to whoever is next on the list. noun clause: function:

whoever is next on the list object of the preposition

Identify the noun clause in the sentence below and define its function. Whoever is tallest should put the books away. noun clause: function:

whoever is tallest subject

Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence below. Identify it as a noun clause or an adjective clause. Whoever wants to go to the football game must buy a ticket. subordinate clause: type of clause:

whoever wants to go to the football game noun

Identify the prepositional phrase. Determine whether it is used as an adjective, an adverb, or as an introductory phrase. The dog with the rhinestone collar was barking fiercely. prepositional phrase: use:

with the rhinestone collar adjective

Which sentence is parallel?

He ran down the steps, jumped in his car, and quickly drove off.

Identify the misused pronoun in the sentence. Choose the correct pronoun to replace it. He wanted Mary and I to do the work. misused pronoun: replace with:

I me

Identify the appositive or appositive phrase. My brother, Jerry, is now going to France.

Jerry

Which sentence is parallel?

My two goals are running an eight-minute mile and placing first.

? is twelve volumes and considered the ultimate authority of the English language.

OED

What English dictionary is the ultimate authority on the etymology of a word?

Oxford English Dictionary

Which of the following are major lexicographical works mentioned in this section?

Oxford English Dictionary American Dictionary Dictionary of the English Language

Identify the misplaced modifier and indicate the word in the sentence that it should follow. Hint: the work will be done on Wednesday. The electrician said Wednesday he would repair the light. misplaced modifier: should follow:

Wednesday light

Identify the type of subordinate clause used in the sentence. Since I have a test tomorrow, I need to study.

adverb

Identify the prepositional phrase. Determine whether it is used as an adjective, an adverb, or as an introductory phrase. After the play, the audience gave the cast a ten-minute standing ovation. prepositional phrase: use:

after the play introductory

Select all that apply. A clause may be a:

all the above (main clause, subordinate clause, noun clause, adjective clause, adverb clause)

Identify the root and its meaning. ambulatory root: root meaning:

ambul to walk

Identify the Greek prefix and its meaning for the word. amphibian prefix: prefix meaning:

amphi both

A list of sources of information about a certain subject with critical or explanatory notes is called a(n)_____.

annotated bibliography

Identify the Greek prefix and its meaning for the word. antisocial prefix: prefix meaning:

anti against

Explain some of the beneficial results of well-written sentences.

clear and effective communication

Very often a reader can determine the meaning of a word by studying the word's structure and _____.

context

Instead of promptly consulting a dictionary, a careful reader can often decipher a word's meaning by relying on _____.

context clues and knowledge of root words and prefixes

A shortened version of a novel or a dictionary is an unabridged version.

false

Every word has only one correct spelling and pronunciation.

false

Only one correct spelling and pronunciation exists for each English word.

false

The OED is a good example of an abridged dictionary.

false

The word etymology refers to the study of the dictionary.

false

Identify the root and its meaning. fracture root: root meaning:

fract break

Identify the verbal phrase in the sentence and determine its type. Getting plenty of sleep is important for growing children. verbal phrase: type:

getting plenty of sleep gerund

The austere room, grim and poorly lighted, reflected the personality of the stern doctor. What words help the reader to understand the word austere?

grim poorly lighted stern

Identify the words that serve as context clues for the term mercenaries. Even though Hannibal displayed brilliant strategies through the use of mercenaries, hired professional soldiers, and surprise attack...

hired professional soldiers

The most reliable method of dictionary compilation is the _____.

historical method

Identify the prepositional phrase. Determine whether it is used as an adjective, an adverb, or as an introductory phrase. The project should be finished in two weeks. prepositional phrase: use:

in two weeks adverb

Select three professions whose vocabularies use Greek and Latin words extensively.

law medicine science

Identify the verbal phrase in the sentence and determine its type. The man mowing our grass is our neighbor. verbal phrase: type:

mowing our grass participle

What noun or pronoun is identified by an appositive? Hemingway's novel, The Old Man and the Sea, is a short, but good book.

novel

Identify the function of the infinitive phrase. I have always wanted to go to Mexico.

object of the verb

Identify the italicized phrase in each sentence as a gerund or a participle. The girl throwing the ball is the best pitcher on the team. Jogging daily is good for your health. I am tired of studying for this test. The little dog left by the side of the road was found by Jeff. Preparation for writing a paper should include notes. My favorite pastime is playing golf.

participle gerund gerund participle gerund gerund

Select all that apply. Which of the following are subordinating conjunctions?

since as because where

Identify the subordinate clause for the sentence below. Since you've been gone, I've finished the book.

since you've been gone

QUIZ 2: WRITING EFFECTIVE SENTENCES

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SENTENCE PROBLEMS

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WRITING EFFECTIVE SENTENCES (1)

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WRITING EFFECTIVE SENTENCES (2)

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1.contra- 2.mini- 3.post- 4.mal- 5.ab- 6.sen- 7.extra- 8.sub- 9.ex-

1.) ad- 2.) magn- 3.) pre- 4.) bene- 5.) co- 6.) neo- 7.) intra- 8.) super- 9.) em-

1.) an alphabetical listing of sources used in writing a paper with accompanying gloss 2.) a word whose meaning is opposite the meaning of another word, e.g., tall/short 3.) the history of a word's development and changes in meaning 4.) the study of the dictionary, its compilation and usage 5.) a dictionary listing synonyms and antonyms 6.) complete, not condensed

1.) annotated bibliography 2.) antonym 3.) etymology 4.) lexicography 5.) thesaurus 6.) unabridged

1.) books 2.) people 3.) belief 4.) earth 5.) tiny 6.) man

1.) bibliography 2.) democracy 3.) doxology 4.) geography 5.) microscope 6.) anthroplogy

1.) contains two or more main/independent clauses and one or more subordinate/dependent clause 2.) contains one main/independent clause and one or more subordinate/independent clauses 3.) contains two or more main/independent clauses 4.) contains one main/independent clause

1.) compound-complex 2.) complex 3.) compound 4.) simple

1.) the smallest unit of meaning of a word 2.) a word with a meaning that is the same as another word's meaning 3.) an unabridged dictionary 4.) a unit of meaning attached to the beginning of a word 5.) a word with a meaning that is opposite the meaning of another word 6.) the history of a word 7.) the base part of meaning for a word 8.) a unit of meaning attached to the end of a word

1.) morpheme 2.) synonym 3.) OED 4.) prefix 5.) antonym 6.) etymology 7.) root 8.) suffix

Identify the subordinate clause in the sentence below. Identify it as either a noun, adjective, or adverb clause. My jacket was the one that was torn. subordinate clause: type of clause:

that was torn adjective

A dictionary of synonyms and antonyms is called a(n) _____.

thesaurus

A special dictionary of synonyms and antonyms is a(n)_____.

thesaurus