Concorde English Mid-Term Study

In emphatic order, the most interesting or important detail is placed: last first in the middle in several places

last

In outlining, you must distinguish between major ideas and ________. minor details diagrams lists techniques

minor details

Which of the following are ways to vary your sentences? Adding a second complete thought to a sentence. Adding a dependent thought. Beginning with an opening word or phrase. Placing adjectives or verbs in a series.

Adding a second complete thought to a sentence. Adding a dependent thought. Beginning with an opening word or phrase. Placing adjectives or verbs in a series.

A paper is considered supported when: there are at least three separate supporting points for the thesis. there is specific evidence for each supporting point. there is plenty of specific evidence for each supporting point. All of these.

All of these

When revising content, you should ask yourself______________. Is my essay unified? Is my essay supported? Is my essay organized? All of these.

All of these

Which of the following are connecting words? repeated words pronouns synonyms all of these

All of these

Which of the following are prewriting activities? Clustering Mapping Brainstorming All of the these

All of these

Plagiarism can result in: Failed assignments Failed courses A scar on your permanent record All of these answers.

All of these answers

In which stage of the writing process is a computer helpful? Generating a list of items to write about. Deciding on the order of sentences and paragraphs. Substituting more effective writing during revision. All of these answers.

All of these answers.

Which of the following are advantages of learning how to write essays? Makes you think more logically. Helps you write job application letters. Improves your chances of success on written tests. All of these answers.

All of these answers.

Which of the following is a fragment? Dramatic weather conditions do not always cause disasters. But at times create beautiful situations as well. Dramatic weather conditions do not always cause disasters AND But at times create beautiful situations as well. None of the above.

But at times create beautiful situations as well.

Which should you NOT ask yourself when revising sentences? Did I outline well? Did I vary sentences? Do I use active verbs? Do I have a consistent point of view?

Did I outline well?

What are some ways to conclude the paper? Introduce a new topic. End with a summary and final thought. Write "The End." Repeat the main points and major supporting points, verbatim.

End with a summary and final thought.

Which of the following is NOT a way to correct a run-on sentence? Use a period and a capital letter. Use a comma plus a joining word to connect two complete thoughts. Use a semi-colon to connect two complete thoughts. Nothing. Your reader will understand.

Nothing. Your reader will understand.

Match the items on the left with the items on the right. Parallelism A consistent point of view. Active verbs. Varying your sentences.

Parallelism - balancing the items in... A consistent point of view- not shifting verb tenses... Active verbs- the subject of a sentence... Varying your sentences-different length of sentences...

In what process should a writer consider revising his or her sentence skills? Freewriting Outlining Writing the draft Proofreading

Proofreading

Which of the following sources is most trustworthy? A website A magazine article A scholarly journal A personal letter A personal letter

A scholarly journal

What does each body paragraph begin with? Thesis statement A topic sentence A citation A quote or summary

A topic Sentence

You can look up a book in the library by: Title Author Subject All of the above

ALl of the above

Verbs show: Who the sentence is about What the sentence is about Action or state of being of the subject The subject

Action or state of being of the subject

A thesis should be supported in the: Introduction Body Conclusion All of the above

All of the above

Select all of the correct answers that complete the prompt: Which of the following are methods of introduction: Begin with a general statement of your topic. Start with an idea or situation that is the opposite of the one you will develop. Use a picture. Explain the importance of the topic to your reader.

Begin with a general statement of your topic. Start with an idea or situation that is the opposite of the one you will develop. Explain the importance of the topic to your reader.

Which of the following are methods of introduction: Begin with a general statement of your topic. Start with an idea or situation that is the opposite of the one you will develop. Use a picture. Explain the importance of the topic to your reader.

Begin with a general statement of your topic. Start with an idea or situation that is the opposite of the one you will develop. Explain the importance of the topic to your reader.

Titles are brief summaries of your paper. You should format them in the following way(s): Underline Quotation Marks Capitalize all words Capitalize all words except small connecting words

Capitalize all words except small connecting words

A writer should develop their supporting points with specific details because: It confuses the reader Details excite the reader's interest Details serve to explain a writer's point Details excite the reader's interest and details serve to explain a writer's point.

Details excite the reader's interest and details serve to explain a writer's point.

Plagiarism is OK if you use a reference page

False

Plagiarism is ok if you use a reference page

False

Rebutting different viewpoints includes saying that the other side is stupid.

False

Synonyms are words that are different in meaning.

False

The following is a comma splice, "Because the temperature dropped below freezing last night, we had to bring our plants indoors.

False

You should support your thesis with general evidence.

False

What is the controlling idea in the thesis statement "Media Violence is harmful to society"? Media Violence Is Harmful to society There is no controlling idea

Harmful to society

When adding a quotation to your paper, you must_________________. Include quotation marks and use the exact same words as the author Put the author's ideas into your own words, ensuring the text is about the same length. Put the citation at the end of the paragraph. Condense the original material, paying attention to the major points.

Include quotation marks and use the exact same words as the author

Which of the following sentences is not an effective thesis because it contains more than one idea? People who live in small towns escape many of the hazards of the city. Living in a small town can be boring, but it can provide business opportunities. Moving to a small town required some major adjustments in my life. My roommate's small-town background did not prepare her for life at a large university.

Living in a small town can be boring, but it can provide business opportunities.

Which of the following is a run-on? Michael didn't want to miss the bus, he started to run. Because Michael didn't want to miss the bus, he started to run. Both A & B None of the above.

Michael didn't want to miss the bus, he started to run.

Choose the sentence that is too broad to be an effective thesis for an essay. Our family outings tend to fall into three categories. A bicycle trip is a terrible way to spend a vacation. Recreation is an important part of the American lifestyle. Several steps should be taken to speed up baseball games.

Recreation is an important part of the American lifestyle.

Which of the following is NOT a good way to conclude your paper? Say that you are right and the reader should listen. End with a summary and a final thought. Include a thought-provoking question. End with a prediction or recommendation.

Say that you are right and the reader should listen.

The past participle of shout is: Shout Shouted Shouting None of the above

Shouted

Match the items on the left with the items on the right. Slippery Slope Hasty Generalization Post hoc ergo propter hoc Ad Hominem

Slippery Slope- even if one event should occur, that it will... Hasty Generalization- coming to a quick conclusion with insufficient evidence Post hoc ergo propter hoc-one event occurred and another even occurred later... Ad Hominem-A persons group or credibility is attacked...

Which of the following sentences is an announcement rather than a thesis statement? Professional athletes are underworked and overpaid. My cousin has centered his life around becoming a professional basketball player. For several reasons, professional athletes today are a bad influence on young people. The importance of professional athletes is the subject of this paper.

The importance of professional athletes is the subject of this paper.

An in-text citation is found in the text of the paper, next to the sourced material.

True

Transitions signal the direction of the writer's thoughts. They are like road signs that guide travelers.

True

When writing a thesis statement, you might find it helpful to ask yourself, "What am I trying to say in my paper?"

True

Match the items on the left with the items on the right. Unity Support Coherence Sentence Skills

Unity- Advance a single point and stick to it Support-support your point with specific evidence Coherence-organize and connect the specific evidence Sentence Skills-write clear error free sentences

Which is the following is true about an argumentative essay? Using tactful, courteous language is best. Being condescending will make the audience realize you are correct. Being rude or belittling emphasizes your thesis statement. You should always attack the opposition.

Using tactful, courteous language is best.

Choose the sentence that is too narrow to be an effective thesis for an essay. When I was eight years old, I got a parakeet. Wild cats do not make good house pets. Some people at zoos seem less civilized than the animals. There are three effective ways to housebreak a puppy.

When I was eight years old, I got a parakeet.

Notes for your research paper can be in the form of: direct quotations summaries paraphrasing all of these

all of these

An introductory paragraph may ________. contain a quotation. relate an incident or a story. begin with an idea that is the opposite of the thesis. all of these.

all of these.

In freewriting, you should be concerned with: spelling. punctuation. constantly writing. finding the exact words to say what you mean.

constantly writing.

Another name for clustering is: brainstorming freewriting outlining diagramming

diagramming

The body of an essay consists of _________. paragraphs that support the thesis the thesis introduction, development, conclusion topic sentences

paragraphs that support the thesis

All types of information should be evaluated before inserting them into your paper as objective truth. It is necessary to check and double check your sources.

true

An in-text citation is found immediately after the material that is sourced.

true

An in-text citation is found in the text of the paper, next to the sourced material.

true

Citations will change depending on source material.

true

Just as in the case of library catalogs and indexes, the Internet also allows you to research a topic by subject.

true