PSO 1101 Final Review(not done)

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: The truck driver backed his vehicle between two buildings, he did not have more than an inch to spare on either side.

. Run-On/Comma Splice

Which of the following statements is an example of expert testimony used as evidence?

According to the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, pipelines are undoubtedly the safest way to transport petroleum products.

Choose the correct verb to complete the following sentence: ________ you going to the concert this weekend?

Are

Which of the following statements is an appropriate claim for a brief argument project?

Because instantaneous communication and international trade are important for businesses, business students should learn to speak more than one language.

The following excerpt is from an argument project. Choose the sentence that expresses a debatable claim. Because whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, we should eat them. Things have changed since the 1990's. Back then, people were warned to avoid "carbs" if they wanted to maintain a healthy weight. Today, most nutritionists believe that whole, unrefined grains are one of the keys to a balanced and healthy diet.

Because whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, we should eat them.

Choose the correct verb to complete the following sentence: The performers in the play ________ to the audience

Bow

When writing a narrative essay, what method of organization is most common?

Chronological order

Which of the following is an appropriate claim for a brief argument project?

Collars that deliver electrical shocks to the neck of a dog are a cruel and unnecessary form of training; therefore, they should be banned for use by the general public.

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: Alisha passed her licensing exam last week.

Complete Sentence

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: Because it was our anniversary, we went out for dinner and dancing.

Complete Sentence

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: Even though I've always been good at math, it's not my favorite subject.

Complete Sentence

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: Jake wanted to vote in the upcoming election.

Complete Sentence

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: My brother really loves spinach, but I hate it.

Complete Sentence

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: Some of the workers are going on strike; however, most of them are still going to work.

Complete Sentence

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: The sales manager has not set a time for the meeting.

Complete Sentence

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: The student could type very quickly.

Complete Sentence

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: When Greg came home for lunch, he realized that his air conditioner was broken.

Complete Sentence

What are the basic components of a narrative? Select all that apply

Conflict, Plot, Characters

What are sensory details?

Descriptions that focus on sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

In definition writing, you should choose simple terms so you can provide specific definitions.

False

In definition writing, you should rely on the dictionary definition for the basis of your essay.

False

Narrative writing must be factual.

False

To contrast means to _______.

Find differences

To compare means to _______.

Find similarities

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: After eating breakfast.

Fragment

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: And didn't answer every question on the exam.

Fragment

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: Because I love chocolate

Fragment

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: The actor and the actress.

Fragment

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: The woman walking her puppy on a leash.

Fragment

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: The worst night of my life.

Fragment

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: To pass this class.

Fragment

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: Which was the best part of the movie.

Fragment

What are some helpful transitions you may use in definition writing? Select all that apply.

Furthermore, To illustrate, Meanwhile, By contrast

Which of the following statements is an example of numerical data used as evidence?

Health-insurance premiums have risen by more than twenty percent over the past three years, although the rate of increase has slowed this year.

Choose the correct verb to complete the following sentence: Everybody ________ going on the work retreat.

Is

What is wrong with the argument in the passage below? New York City's stop-and-frisk policy should be retained because it has been extremely useful in fighting crime. Under this policy, police can stop a person and frisk him or her if they merely suspect the person might have been involved in a crime. Since the policy was instituted, the crime rate has fallen precipitously—according to the official New York Police Department crime statistics, the overall drop is more than 80 percent.

It assumes that the police policy was the cause of the drop in crime.

What is a personal statement?

Personal statements are essentially narrative essays with a particular focus on the writer's personal life.

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: Andrea's brother has two children, her sister has four children.

Run-On/Comma Splice

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: Callie loves playing video games her favorite games are Minecraft and Mario Kart.

Run-On/Comma Splice

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: I am almost finished with college, my dream is to open my own business.

Run-On/Comma Splice

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: Judy's kids were sick, she stayed home to take care of them.

Run-On/Comma Splice

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: Teresa was late for dance team practice she apologized several times to her coach.

Run-On/Comma Splice

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: The telephone connection was very poor I had to redial the number.

Run-On/Comma Splice

Identify the group of words below as a fragment, run-on/comma splice, or complete sentence: I dropped my phone three times on my way into the building, it didn't break.

Run-On/Comma Splice

According to the section in the textbook about definition writing, what is one important term in the workplace that depends on complex and detailed definitions?

Sexual harassment

What method of organization is typically used for description essays?

Spacial order

Choose the correct verb to complete the following sentence: All of the students at the school ________ before class for their test.

Study

What is the purpose of definition writing?

To explore extended definitions of complicated terms

What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

To persuade

The more you can appeal to your readers' senses, the more they will be engaged in your description essay.

True

he most common purpose of a comparison/contrast essay is not to state the obvious but rather to illuminate subtle differences or unexpected similarities.

True

Which transition word is used to show contrast? Choose one answer.

Unlike

Read the following sentence and fill in the blank with the answer that best completes the thought and purpose of the sentence. To help readers follow your descriptions, you should __.

Use transitions that indicate the arrangement of physical characteristics or appearance

What are empty descriptors?

Words that mean different things to different people

How can a comparison/contrast essay be organized?

all of the above

Why is it important to address opposing point of views within your argumentative essay?

because you should deal with the whole argument, not just half

Facts and data that support reasons in an argumentative essay are called _____.

evidence

Including ONLY the part of a quotation that supports your point makes your argument _____.

unconvincing

Read the following sentence and fill in the blank with the answer that best completes the thought and purpose of the sentence. To help readers follow events or actions in narration writing, you should ___.

use transitions that signal shifts in time

Choose the correct verb to complete the following sentence: The instructions for the assignment ________ clear.

were