english 1101 final
________ 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 1990s. 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.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
Carlos studied for his algebra test and his English exam.
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.
Because it was our anniversary, we went out for dinner and dancing.
Complete Sentence
When Greg came home for lunch, he realized that his air conditioner was broken.
Complete Sentence
After eating breakfast.
Fragment
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
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
I plan to graduate in May 2020.
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.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
Jessica has lived in Atlanta, Georgia, for over twenty years.
What is a personal statement?
Personal statements are essentially narrative essays with a particular focus on the writer's personal life.
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
What method of organization is typically used for description essays?
Spacial order
________ car was nearly hit by a fallen tree during last night's storm.
Their
What is the purpose of definition writing?
To explore extended definitions of complicated terms
What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
To persuade
What are empty descriptors?
Words that mean different things to different people.
How can a comparison/contrast essay be organized?
all of the above
Here ________ the assignments that I have completed.
are
The manager or the employees ________ responsible for cleaning each day.
are
When ________ your cousins coming to visit?
are
Dennis and Max ________ every time they are together.
argue
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
In definition writing, you should choose simple terms so you can provide specific definitions
false
Narrative writing must be factual.
false
The man with big hands ________ trouble finding gloves that fit.
has
Mark and ________ went to the workshop.
he
I left instructions for Damon and ________.
her
The team will play ________ first game on Saturday.
its
Darla prepared dinner for Max and ________.
me
The indefinite pronouns both, few, many, and several are considered ________.
plural
________ drove for over five hours to visit her sister.
she
________ is the best teacher I've ever had.
she
The indefinite pronouns anybody, everybody, somebody, anyone, everyone, and someone are considered ________.
singular
The Smiths were concerned about ________ children.
their
The more you can appeal to your readers' senses, the more they will be engaged in your description essay.
true
Which transition word is used to show contrast? Choose one answer.
unlike
Mr. Hamilton gave ________ a pop quiz in math class.
us
All of the movie ________ boring to me.
was
Are those car keys ________?
yours
In definition writing, you should rely on the dictionary definition for the basis of your essay.
False
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
If you and ________ go to the theater at nine o'clock, what movies will be playing?
i
That pair of sunglasses belongs to ________.
me
to contrast means too _____
to find differences
The most common purpose of a comparison/contrast essay is not to state the obvious but rather to illuminate subtle differences or unexpected similarities.
true
Including ONLY the part of a quotation that supports your point makes your argument _____.
unconvincing
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. In the United States, there are approximately 500,000 miles of long-distance pipelines.
What are sensory details?
Descriptions that focus on sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch
The actor and the actress.
Fragment
Which was the best part of the movie.
Fragment
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
I want to write my research paper on cyberbullying or homelessness.
When writing a narrative essay, what method of organization is most common?
chronological order
Ronald and ________ attended the conference in Baltimore.
i
At the first meeting, the committee voted on ________ by laws.
its
The company gave ________ employees annual pay raises.
its
Tabitha told ________ to bring napkins and paper plates to the reception.
me
The award was a great honor for ________.
me
The manager told Tasha and ________ to stay late to do inventory.
me
Mrs. Renfroe allowed ________ to use their textbooks while taking the test.
them
to compare means too _____
to find similarities
To help readers follow your descriptions, you should __.
use transitions that indicate the arrangement of physical characteristics or appearance
To help readers follow events or actions in narration writing, you should ___.
use transitions that signal shifts in time
I can't figure out ________ left the note on my desk.
who
The student ________ spent three weeks on the essay made an A.
who
My mailman, ________ I have known for twenty years, retired last week.
whom
To ________ should I send the last invitation?
whom
