Exam 1

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

Carlos studied for his algebra test and his English exam.

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

Chronological order

The sales manager has not set a time for the meeting.

Complete Sentence

In a classification essay, what should each body paragraph do?

Each body paragraph should fully explore a subcategory of the overall topic.

Narrative writing must be factual.

False

The following sentence is acceptable in formal writing: According to my research, most of us enjoy watching television.

False

The following sentence is acceptable in formal writing: I agree with this research because it's true.

False

The following sentence is acceptable in formal writing: I think that animal abusers should receive life sentences in prison.

False

The following sentence is acceptable in formal writing: I think that everyone should treat people fairly in job interviews.

False

The following sentence is acceptable in formal writing: My essay will discuss animal cruelty.

False

Using contractions in formal writing is acceptable.

False

Using statistics without proper reference is acceptable in formal writing.

False

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

Plot Conflict Characters

The telephone connection was very poor I had to redial the number.

Run-On/Comma Splice

If writing a description essay, what method of organizing the essay is most effective?

Spatial Order Order of Importance Chronological Order Any method is effective.

What method of organization should you use for a classification essay?

The organizing strategy of a classification essay is dictated by the initial topic and the subsequent subtopics.

What is the purpose of classification writing?

The purpose of classification is to break down broad subjects into smaller, more manageable, more specific parts.

A well-developed outline should include what?

The thesis of the essay, topic sentences of each body paragraph, and evidence to back up topic sentences.

Addressing the reader directly is only allowed in process essays.

True

Formal writing is writing that does not use slang, personal references (I, you, or me, except in some instances like employment cover letters or narrative essays), or shorthand (texting language, abbreviations, or contractions).

True

No first person (unless narrative essay) or second person unless in direct quotes (Only 2nd person allowed in process essays)

True

Originally, in academic writing, third person is used to create a formal tone. It creates a formal tone by speaking about a topic and creating distance between the person writing and the reader.

True

The following sentence is acceptable in formal writing: In order to treat people fairly, one must listen to their words.

True

The following sentence is acceptable in formal writing: When you use this computer program, you have to be careful.

True

Using slang in formal writing is not acceptable.

True

When you quote, you use the exact wording from the source, but what do you do when you paraphrase?

You rewrite a passage or part of a text in your own words.

Here ________ the assignments that I have completed.

are

Support used in an effective essay should __.

be relevant to the thesis, specific, and detailed

Mark and ________ went to the workshop.

he

If an essay's topic is too general, the student writer should __.

narrow the focus of the essay