Junior English 2nd Semester : 5. REVIEWING COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND LITERATURE
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.) 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
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
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
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
A subordinate clause may be introduced by a _____.
relative pronoun subordinating conjunction
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Select two men who contributed major efforts toward dictionary compilation.
samuel johnson noah webster
The function of a noun determines its case.
true
The information on a note card serves as support for your general idea.
true
? means not shortened or condensed; complete.
unabridged
The major difference between a research paper and an essay is ______.
use of outside sources
The boldface entry word in a dictionary indicates syllable divisions.
true
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
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
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
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.) 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
A dictionary of synonyms and antonyms is called a(n) _____.
thesaurus
A special dictionary of synonyms and antonyms is a(n)_____.
thesaurus
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.) 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
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
The author's ideas, or his message, are his _____.
theme
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
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
Choose two types of context clues.
direct explanation synonym
Clear, explanatory prose is called _____.
exposition
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
Paraphrased material should be enclosed in quotation marks.
false
The OED is a good example of an abridged dictionary.
false
The example to the little store is a split infinitive error.
false
The word etymology refers to the study of the dictionary.
false
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
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
Select three professions whose vocabularies use Greek and Latin words extensively.
law medicine science
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
What is the original work under consideration in a research paper called?
primary source
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 either a noun, adjective, or adverb clause. My jacket was the one that was torn. subordinate clause: type of clause:
that was torn adjective
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
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