English Composition 1 actual midterm

adds credibility

Quoting someone else's words _________________ to your summary.

actively

Reading critically must include reading _________.

false

(true/false) "A quote by Shakespeare says ___________" is a good way to introduce a quotation.

true

(true/false) A good conclusion paragraph will not add new information.

true

(true/false) A good summary is true to what the author says but also emphasizes those aspects of what the author says that interest you for your own focus.

false

(true/false) A paper with the thesis "how computers have changed over time" is persuasive.

true

(true/false) A synthesis gives enough information about the sources so that your reader understands the content

false

(true/false) According to the authors, using the templates in They Say/I Say stifles writers' creativity.

true

(true/false) Annotating a text includes writing questions and observations about the content

false

(true/false) Email messages to a college instructor or employer don't need to be more formal then emails to family and friends because the very nature of email makes it an informal communication medium.

true

(true/false) Even though a group of words that begins with a subordinating conjunction contains a subject and verb, it is still classified as a fragment because it cannot stand alone as a sentence.

false

(true/false) Exploring a topic through freewriting, journaling, clustering, or brainstorming is a vital step in the revision process.

true

(true/false) In your essays, you need to surround every major quotation with a frame to explain whose words they are, what the quotation means, and how the quotation relates to your own text

false

(true/false) It's acceptable for a sentence to use an -Ing word as a verb without a helping verb, as in the following sentence... The girl *combing* her hair quickly because of the imminent departure of the school bus.

false

(true/false) It's not necessary for an introduction paragraph to spark curiosity in the reader because the reader has already indicated a desire to read the essay just by opening it.

true

(true/false) When too many paragraphs in your papers are short and choppy, readers get irritated because they have more trouble seeing how your ideas connect.

false

(true/false) You may use your introduction simply to take up space before you begin the important work of writing your main points.

false

(true/false) Your analysis of a text focuses on *what* the text says.

run-ons

A comma splice and a fused sentence are two types of __________.

fragment

A group of words that is missing a subject of a verb is classified as a ___________.

how they are related/how the function in your argument

A synthesis presents the ideas from two or more sources and shows _____________________________ or ____________________

is

According to TSIS chapter 1, it __________ a good idea to present your argument as part of some larger conversation.

a. assuming that quotations speak for themselves

According to the authors of TSIS, what is the more common problem when students use quotations in an essay? a. assuming that quotations speak for themselves b. Over-explaining quotations

They say _______; I say_______

According to the authors, which is the most important template that They Say/I Say focuses on?

last

According to the video you viewed on funnel form, you may present your main points in one of two orders. In both methods of ordering, your strongest point comes ______________.

lawyer/proof

As you write your body paragraphs, you should think of yourself as a ____________ providing __________.

"so what?"

Asking the ___________ helps the reader examine the importance of the text's main idea.

before writing the body paragraphs

At what point in the drafting process should a working thesis statement be written?

comma splice

Correctly label this sentence as a comma splice, fused sentence, or correct. Before Christmas the children spent hours snooping for their gifts, they were disappointed, though, when they found none.

fused sentence

Correctly label this sentence as a comma splice, fused sentence, or correct. Julie is a real hypochondriac when her stomach hurts she is certain she has a bleeding ulcer.

correct

Correctly label this sentence as a comma splice, fused sentence, or correct. The children did not realize, however, that some gifts were being stored at their aunt's house.

comma splice

Correctly label this sentence as a comma splice, fused sentence, or correct. The children were excited about opening their gifts, therefore, they arose early.

"they say"

Even when presenting your own claims, you should keep returning to what _____________

one idea

How many ideas should each body paragraph discuss?

b. He's a big dog. But very sweet and gentle.

Identify the fragment a. He's a big dog, but he's very sweet and gentle. b. He's a big dog. But very sweet and gentle. c. He's a big dog, and he's very sweet and gentle. d. He's a big dog. He's very sweet and gentle.

adjective

Identify the part of the speech of the bold word in the following sentence. The strawberry pie on the counter smells *delicious*.

a. Having seen enough, I requested a search warrant.

Identify the sentence that clearly states its meaning. a. Having seen enough, I requested a search warrant. b. Having seen enough, a search warrant was requested. c. Having seen enough, the warrant was requested. d. Having seen enough, requested a search warrant.

b. The magician waved his handkerchief and pulled a rabbit out of the hat.

Identify the sentence with parallel structure. a. The magician waves his handkerchief and pulled a rabbit out of the hat. b. The magician waved his handkerchief and pulled a rabbit out of the hat. c. The magician had waved his handkerchief and is pulling a rabbit out of the hat. d. The magician waved his handkerchief and is pulling a rabbit out of the hat.

c. You must learn to manage your time, your money, and your social life.

Identify the sentence with parallel structure. a. You must learn to manage your time, money, an have a social life. b. You must learn to manage your time, your money, and have a social life. c. You must learn to manage your time, your money, and your social life.

parentheses

If you want to add text that's supplemental or an afterthought, which mark of punctuation should you use with it?

reads smoothly and clearly shows how ideas are connected

If your writing has coherence, it...

Martin Luther King, Jr.

In the Introduction to They Say/I Say, which speaker do the authors discuss as a model of using the "They Say/I Say" template?

A) The road to ruin *Is* always *kept* in good repair.

In which of the following sentences are the parts of the verb (main verb and any helping verbs) correctly identified? A) The road to ruin *Is* always *kept* in good repair. A) The road to ruin *Is* always kept in good repair.

B) Saints *have* often *been* *called* sinners.

In which sentences are the parts of the verb (main verb and any helping verbs) correctly identified? A) Saints *have often been called* sinners. B) Saints *have* often *been* *called* sinners.

no

Is it acceptable to apologize in the conclusion of your paper if your topic and stance on that topic were exceptionally controversial and you recognize both pluses and minuses to your point of view?

passive

Is the verb in the following sentence active or passive? The little girl from the small town in Russia was adopted into a wonderful family.

colon and a dash

It's acceptable to separate two independent clauses with a __________________________.

connect/ monotonous

Repeating ideas in your text is a good way to ____________ the parts of argument as long as you do so in a way that avoids sounding ______________.

c. The chili cook-off was as much of a success as the brownie bake-off last month.

Select the sentence that uses a comparison correctly a. Mr. Eldrich's tomatoes are much larger that Mr.Smith. b. We recently discovered that my brother is taller. c. The chili cook-off was as much of a success as the brownie bake-off last month. d. Sarah played better than any girl on her volleyball team.

b. The book fell into the puddle, so it was too soggy for Maria to keep.

Select the sentence that uses commas correctly a. His mother asked him to take out the garbage, and to make his bed. b. The book fell into the puddle, so it was too soggy for Maria to keep. c. We filled our shopping cart with apples, oranges and grapes. d. I think I've packed everything I'll need although, it never hurts to pack extras.

d. Brian announced, "Marsha, I got a promotion at work."

Select the sentence that uses commas correctly. a. Standing on top of the desk Susan risked falling, but had cushions to fall on. b. Michael Jordan for example was an extraordinarily talented basketball player. c. The song, "Jesus Loves Me," is a favorite with young children. d. Brian announced, "Marsha, I got a promotion at work."

last

The thesis should be the ______ sentence of the introduction

be related

The thesis statement and the topic sentence in the body paragraphs must _______________.

revise

The writer who studies his or her audience is more likely to _________ the thesis.

breaking the writing project into stages

The writing process is more manageable when the writer develops the piece of writing in this way: ________________.

use them logically

Transitions have very specific meanings, so ________________________.

outlining

What activity helps you identify the main points and major parts of the text?

dictionary or thesaurus

What are good places for writers to find words to express their exact meaning?

believing game

What game do the authors of TSIS recommend playing to help you learn to write an unbiased summary?

to avoid dull or wordy sentences

What is a reason to use an action verb in place of a linking verb?

Interjection

What is the function of the bold work in the following sentence? *What!* He should have known better than to mix those two chemicals.

shift in person

What kind of shift is the following an example of? One needs a password and a credit card number to access the database. You will be billed at an hourly rate.

shift in tense

What kind of shift is the following an example of? The scarlet letter is a punishment sternly placed on Hester's breast by the community, and yet it was a fanciful and imaginative product of Hester's own needlework.

shift in number

What kind of shift is the following an example of? When the children turned off the television, she could hear a buzzing sound.

main ideas and major parts, not specific details

What should a summary focus on?

Many people assume that ______

What template introduces a "standard view"?

my point here is that _________

What template is not appropriate for introducing a quotation?

in other words,

What transition indicates elaboration?

denies

What verb is best when introducing a quotation that expresses disagreement?

no

When "to" is added to a verb, can it be the main verb of a sentence?

balance what the original author says with your own focus

When incorporating a summary of an article in to a paper you are writing, you should ________________.

Dying

Which of the bold words in the following sentence is an adjective? There is only one. George *slowly* pulled the hose across the lawn *to* water the *dying* grass.

parents

Which of the bold words is a noun? The *parents* interviewed nannies *who* had *excellent* credentials.

those

Which of the bold words is a pronoun? Watch the *faces* of *those* who bow *low*.

Never

Which of the bold words is an adverb? *Brilliant* thoughts *never* bloom in an *uncultivated* mind.

Excellence

Which of the bold words is being used as a noun? The *sad* truth is that *excellence* makes people *nervous*.

students'

Which of the following represents the correct use of the apostrophe? After a tutoring program was instituted at City College, our (student's/students') chemistry scores went up.

Its

Which of the following represents the correct use of the apostrophe? The puppy's favorite activity was chasing (it's/its) tail.

b. Good football players take their workouts seriously.

Which of the following sentences avoids sexist language in the most effective way? a. Anyone with a legal complaint should see his lawyer. b. Good football players take their workouts seriously. c. A doctor should treat his or her patients with respect.

b. The concerned citizen patiently waited for his turn at the microphone before confidently expressing his concerns about the city council's recent decision to staff the fire station with volunteers.

Which of the following sentences has the better connotation? a. The pushy citizen patiently waited for his turn at the microphone before confidently expressing his concerns about the city council's recent decision to staff the fire station with volunteers. b. The concerned citizen patiently waited for his turn at the microphone before confidently expressing his concerns about the city council's recent decision to staff the fire station with volunteers.

b. Though he was late, he still had time to buy peanuts.

Which of the following sentences is more concise? a. In spite of the fact that he arrived late, he still had time to by peanuts. b. Though he was late, he still had time to buy peanuts.

b. An answer to your question is in the library's computer.

Which of the following sentences is more concise? a. There is an answer to your question in the library's computer. b. An answer to your question is in the library's computer.

b. This paper argues against coal as in energy source.

Which of the following sentences is more concise? a. We often visit this restaurant, which is known for its delicious steak. b. This paper argues against coal as in energy source.

b. When I received a full scholarship from my second-choice school, I felt pressured to settle for second best.

Which of the following sentences is more effective? a. When I received a full scholarship from my second-choice school, I found myself in between a rock and a hard place. b. When I received a full scholarship from my second-choice school, I felt pressured to settle for second best.

B) We lived in Davenport, Iowa, during the early years of our marriage.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated effectively? A) We lived in Davenport, Iowa during the early years of our marriage. B) We lived in Davenport, Iowa, during the early years of our marriage.

a. Pat helped Jeff put a tail on his kite-- which was made of scraps from old dresses-- and off they went to the park.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated most effectively? a. Pat helped Jeff put a tail on his kite-- which was made of scraps from old dresses-- and off they went to the park. b. Pat helped Jeff put a tail on his kite [which was made of scraps from old dresses] and off they went to the park.

a. The beagle is different from his cousin the basset in stature.

Which of the following sentences makes correct use of idioms? a. The beagle is different from his cousin the basset in stature. b. The beagle is different than his cousin the basset in stature.

a. The settlers stripped the land of its timber before they realized the consequences of their actions.

Which of the following sentences uses an active voice verb? a. The settlers stripped the land of its timber before they realized the consequences of their actions. b. The land was stripped of timber before the settlers realized the consequences of their actions.

a. Be sure to think about what you have done.

Which of the following sentences uses the correct idiom? a. Be sure to think about what you have done. B. Be sure and think about what you have done.

a. I hope either to spend my vacation in Mexico or Hawaii.

Which of the following uses of correlative conjunctions is INCORRECT? a. I hope either to spend my vacation in Mexico or Hawaii. b. I hope to spend my vacation either in Mexico or in Hawaii. c. I hope to spend my vacation in either Mexico or Hawaii.

a. used car

Which of the following words/phrases more clearly states the meaning of "pre-owned" automobile? a. used car b. one-owner c. formerly-driven

b. Jesse Owens won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics; he became famous as a result.

Which of the option revises the following fused sentence correctly? Jesse Owens won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics he became famous as a result. a. Jesse Owens won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics so he became famous as a result. b. Jesse Owens won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics; he became famous as a result. c. Jesse Owens won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics although he became famous as a result.

b. "'The Open Window' is a wonderful story," she told me.

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly? a. The professor said, "Poe's raven always cries, "Nevermore!"" b. "'The Open Window' is a wonderful story," she told me. c. "No," she clarified. I will not go to the party next Saturday. d. I typed the word "robot" into the "search engine."

b. The windmills harnessed enough energy to power the city.

Which sentence uses verbs more effectively? a. The city was powered by the energy harnessed by the windmills. b. The windmills harnessed enough energy to power the city.

begin with restatement

Your conclusion should __________________________ of your thesis.

4-6

Your introduction should generally be _______ sentences.

b. She complains about having no money. But is always buying new clothes.

identify the fragment a. She complains about having no money, and she is always buying new clothes. b. She complains about having no money. But is always buying new clothes. c. She complains about having no money but is always buying new clothes. d. She complains about having no money. But she is always buying new clothes.

b. The lilac tree in the front yard bloomed when the weather turned warm.

identify the sentence that clearly states its meaning a. The lilac tree bloomed when the weather turned warm in the front yard. b. The lilac tree in the front yard bloomed when the weather turned warm. c. The lilac tree in the front yard bloomed and weather. d. The lilac tree and the front yard bloomed and weather.

help you avoid repeating proper nouns too often

pronouns not only link sentences in a paragraph but also...

c. I tried to comfort Susan with this verse: "He hath made everything beautiful in His time."

select the sentence that uses semicolons and colons correctly. a. The friends went sailing on John's birthday; but they forgot to buy him presents. b. Ikea recalled a number of products, including: a baby gate and a dresser. c. I tried to comfort Susan with this verse: "He hath made everything beautiful in His time." d. I've spent the day compiling a list of places I want to visit; Rome, Italy; Paris, France; and Athens Greece.