English Final Review

"A student should always hand their work in on time" is a grammatically correct sentence.

False

"My love is like a red, red rose" is an example of the use of a metaphor.

False

A comma splice occurs when you connect independent clauses together with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

False

A word's connotative meaning is its factual, dictionary meaning.

False

An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames a verb.

False

An independent clause is the same thing as a complex sentence.

False

Analysis is a method which involves listing facts and details in essay format.

False

In MLA research papers, it is not necessary to use identifying information on the first page as long as you have a title page.

False

It is never appropriate to use figures or graphs in a research paper.

False

It is not necessary to use in text citations for paraphrases.

False

Long works such as novels should be enclosed in quotation marks.

False

Never use a website as a source because it is too difficult to cite in an essay.

False

Numbers containing more than two words should always be spelled out in print.

False

Semi-colons should never be used to connect independent clauses to make compound sentences.

False

The following sentence is grammatically correct: He hit the ball over the fence then he ran around the bases for a homerun.

False

The point by point method of comparison and contrast involves discussing one subject at a time before discussing their similarities and differences.

False

The words "to/two/too" are examples of homonyms that may be used interchangeably.

False

The writer should use a block quotation when the text being quoted is more than two lines.

False

When two independent clauses are joined by a semi-colon, the result is a sentence fragment.

False

"Back in the day" is an example of a cliché; it should not be used in formal writing.

True

"He said he would love her for at least one thousand years" is an example of hyperbole.

True

"It's not okay with me." is an example of a misused homonym.

True

A parenthetical note is always included at the end of each citation from a source used in the essay.

True

A periodical is a publication issued at regular intervals such as newspapers and magazines.

True

A topic outline is used to organize the ideas you will place in your introduction, body and conclusion.

True

An ellipsis is used to indicate a dramatic pause or interruption in dialogue.

True

Cite electronic sources such as online articles and e-books as you would printed sources but note that these sources may not have page numbers.

True

Clustering or mapping your ideas is one way to organize your essay after brain storming.

True

Colloquialisms are informal expressions such as "kids"; they should be avoided in formal writing.

True

Commas and periods always go inside quotation marks.

True

Foreign words or expressions should be italicized in print.

True

Google is not a good search engine to use when looking up sources for a college research paper.

True

It is acceptable to strategically repeat ideas in similar grammatical form when writing essays.

True

It is always important to have a catchy title for an essay to engage the reader's attention.

True

Non-standard dialects should only be used in formal writing when using dialog.

True

One should always capitalize the important words in a title.

True

One way to correct a comma splice is to replace the comma with a semi-colon.

True

Plagiarism is stealing.

True

Proper nouns are always capitalized.

True

Research is part of the pre-writing process.

True

Seasons of the year are always capitalized in print.

True

Sentence fragments lack a subject, verb or both.

True

Signal phrases always include both the author's surname and the title of the source.

True

The following sentence contains a linking verb: She was famous for her freshly baked apple pies.

True

The following sentence is grammatically incorrect: Running around the bases at full speed and sliding into homeplate what a great play that was.

True

The narration method involves using chronology to sequence your ideas.

True

The pre-writing stage is the most critical part of the writing process because that is where your ideas are formed and organized.

True

Use a parenthesis to enclose a word or phrase that provides supplemental information.

True

When using verbs in writing, one should always use the active voice because it is stronger.

True

Writers should carefully choose words for their connotative associations to evoke the appropriate emotional or psychological associations and match the context of the sentence or paragraph.

True

Which of the following is a good use of repetition? a. "Love is always faithful and kind; it is never jealous. Love is never boastful or conceited; it is never rude or selfish." b. Always be true to yourself. c. The author's informative overview provided excellent information about the subject he was reviewing. d. A and b e. All of the above

a. "Love is always faithful and kind; it is never jealous. Love is never boastful or conceited; it is never rude or selfish."

Which of the following sentences contains correct comma usage? a. Although he was always on time, his sister was often late. b. My brother, a truly fast swimmer could always catch up with me in a race. c. Sometimes it's difficult to do my homework, I always try not to procrastinate. d. I like to get up early, because I like to study before going to school. e. A and d

a. Although he was always on time, his sister was often late.

Which of the following is the most concise way to state a thought? a. Because he is a fast runner, he is a good linebacker. b. In spite of the fact that he is small, he is a great football player with lots of speed. c. Due to the fact that he is large, he could be a great basketball player, but he doesn't dribble well. d. He has the ability to play soccer because he is quick, and he can play football too. e. He can play football well at the present time, but he isn't a very good basketball player because he is too small.

a. Because he is a fast runner, he is a good linebacker.

10. Which of the following is a comma splice? a. I would rather eat dessert than my main meal, that's why my mom doesn't offer it to me unless I've cleaned my plate. b. Even though I am a picky eater, my mother always seems to serve me what I like for supper. c. I am not fond of vegetables; however, I am forced to eat them by my mom. d. a and b e. b and c

a. I would rather eat dessert than my main meal, that's why my mom doesn't offer it to me unless I've cleaned my plate.

Which of the following sentences contains a transitive verb? a. William Faulkner is a famous southern writer. b. Ernest Hemingway wrote the novel For Whom the Bell Tolls. c. The Great Gatsby takes place in New York. d. Zora Neale Hurston lived in Ft. Pierce before her death. e. c and d

b. Ernest Hemingway wrote the novel For Whom the Bell Tolls.

Which of the following is (are) example(s) of effective coordination? a. Harry Potter was known for his wizardry, and by the time he grew up he was famous for the things he did using wizardry. b. Harry Potter was a famous wizard; however, he didn't brag about his skills. c. Although he was a famous wizard, Harry didn't brag about his skills. d. A and b e. All of the above

b. Harry Potter was a famous wizard; however, he didn't brag about his skills.

Which of the following is a compound sentence? a. My brother and sister do not get along with each other very well. b. My brother and sister don't get along well with each other, but they stick together when it comes to pestering me. c. Because my brother and sister fight all the time, my parents don't like taking them on vacation. d. a and b e. b and c

b. My brother and sister don't get along well with each other, but they stick together when it comes to pestering me.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the comma in separating nonessential phrases modifying a noun? a. My mother, Marie, is a very good cook, who makes excellent lasagna. b. My mother Marie, a very good cook, makes excellent lasagna. c. My mother Marie is a very good cook, she makes excellent lasagna. d. Marie, my mother, who is a very good cook, makes excellent lasagna. e. My mother Marie is a very good cook, who makes excellent lasagna.

b. My mother Marie, a very good cook, makes excellent lasagna.

When you list all of the works that you have actually used as references in your essay, you do this on a a. Bibliography page b. Works Cited page c. Footnote page d. a and b e. all of the above

b. Works Cited page

Which of the following parts of speech tells where something is located? a. adjective b. adverb c. verb d. all of the above e. none of the above

b. adverb

When there are more than three authors that you wish to cite in a signal phrase or parenthetical note, you may use the phrase a. sic b. et al. c. etc. d. i.e. e. all of the above

b. et al.

Proofreading is the stage in the writing process that occurs after a. your rough draft has been written b. you have typed your essay c. you have written your outline d. a and c e. None of the above - proofreading is done only you plan to are publish your essay for the public

b. you have typed your essay

Which of the following is(are) an example(s) of strategic parallelism? a. The girl was beautiful, and she had on a candy apple red dress with matching shoes. b. The meal included a variety of courses: a tantalizing array of fish and fowl, and there was also lots of dessert. c. As mother prepared dinner, we could small the aromas of variety of herbs, a roasting turkey, and a freshly baked apple pie. d. A and b e. None of the above

c. As mother prepared dinner, we could small the aromas of variety of herbs, a roasting turkey, and a freshly baked apple pie.

Which is the correct citation for an article in a magazine? a. Brown, John. "Who Caused the War in Afghanistan?" Time. April 14, 2013. Pages, 35-7. b. "Who Caused the War in Afghanistan?" by John Brown. Time. 2013. Pg. 35-7. c. Brown, John. "Who Caused the War in Afghanistan?" Time. April 14, 2013. 35-7. Print. d. John Brown, Who caused the war in Afghanistan? "Time". April 14, 2013. e. John Brown. "Who caused the war in Afghanistan?" Time. 35-7.

c. Brown, John. "Who Caused the War in Afghanistan?" Time. April 14, 2013. 35-7. Print.

When listing a book on the Works Cited page, you should always add the word ______ at the end of your citation. a. Book b. Source c. Print d. Web e. none of the above

c. Print

When an essay is written to show similarities and differences between two subjects, the method of development is called a. description b. analysis c. comparison and contrast d. illustration e. alternating method

c. comparison and contrast

Identify the part of speech for the italicized word in the following sentence: My brother is very smart; however, he doesn't make good grades because he isn't motivated to do his work in school. a. conjunction b. conjunctive adjective c. conjunctive adverb d. preposition e. interjection

c. conjunctive adverb

The first sentence in an essay's introduction is called the a. topic b. thesis c. hook d. clincher e. main idea

c. hook

The next thing you do after writing the rough draft in the writing process is______. a. develop an outline b. proofread your essay c. read and revise your essay where necessary, correcting mechanical and spelling errors d. a and c e. All of the above

c. read and revise your essay where necessary, correcting mechanical and spelling errors

A brief statement of one or two sentences that identifies the central purpose or claim you will make in writing an essay is called the______. a. topic b. purpose c. thesis d. outline e. rough draft

c. thesis

The difference between the topic and thesis of an essay is _______. a. the thesis is the topic stated in sentence form b. the thesis makes a claim about the topic c. the thesis is not identified in the introduction d. A and b e. All of the above

d. A and b

Which of the following is the accepted punctuation for a compound sentence? a. She is an excellent reader, but she doesn't do well in analyzing math word problems. b. She is an excellent reader; however, she doesn't do well in analyzing math word problems. c. She is an excellent reader, she doesn't do well in analyzing math word problems. d. A and b e. All of the above

d. A and b

Which of the following sentences contain(s) correct punctuation for a subordinate or dependent c clause? a. Although he was smart, he didn't make good grades. b. He made good grades because he studied hard. c. He made good grades, and he studied hard. d. A and b e. All of the above

d. A and b

Which of the following sentences contains an appositive? a. Zora Neale Hurston, an African-American author, is famous for her novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. b. The novelist John Steinbeck wrote The Pearl, a famous novella. c. Emily Dickinson lived in isolation for many years. d. A and b e. All of the above

d. A and b

Which sentence includes an effective example of the use of the dash? a. Lincoln was one of our greatest presidents—he is often called "The Great Emancipator." b. Lincoln—a great president—is often called "The Great Emancipator." c. Lincoln was a great president—and called "The Great Emancipator." d. A and b e. All of the above

d. A and b

Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence? a. Although she was six years older, William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway when he was only eighteen. b. Hoping to seek his fortune as a playwright and actor, Shakespeare left Stratford for London in 1588. c. He was unable to get employment in the theatres because they were closed during an outbreak of the plague. d. A and c e. All of the above

d. A and c

Which of the following sentences contains an effective use of the colon? a. My deceased grandmother is still known as a great musician: she was a virtuoso at playing the piano, violin and flute. b. Several famous writers are part of the Romantic school of poetry: such as Lord Byron, John Keats and Percy Shelley. c. We will always remember President President Kennedy's words in his Inaugural Address: "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country." d. A and c e. B and c

d. A and c

Which of the following types of punctuation is used to join independent clauses to make a compound sentence? a. Period b. Parenthesis c. Dash d. Semi-colon e. Comma

d. Semi-colon

A signal phrase is used to a. make it easier for readers to determine where your ideas end and where borrowed material begins b. indicate the author's name (or surname) for the source you are referencing in the essay c. indicate the author's name on the Works Cited page d. a and b e. b and c

d. a and b

Identify the verb phrase in the following sentence: She could have been a great writer if she had spent more time reading instead of socializing because she had lots of talent. a. could have been b. had spent c. had d. a and b e. all of the above

d. a and b

If you are citing from an indirect source that is quoted in the source you are using, you must a. mention the name of the person you are quoting b. include the source and page number where you found the quote as follows: (qtd. in Brown 6). c. list the name of the indirect source in your Works Cited page d. a and b e. all of the above

d. a and b

A good essay is made up of the following: a. an introduction, body and conclusion b. no more than five paragraphs c. transitional words and phrases that link ideas and paragraphs together d. a and c e. All of the above

d. a and c

In text citations a. appear in the body of your paper when you quote or paraphrase a source b. appear in the Works Cited page c. include signal phrases and parenthetical notes d. a and c e. b and c

d. a and c

Which of the following is a possessive pronoun? a. its b. it's c. their d. a and c e. b and c

d. a and c

When writing your rough draft, it is important to include _______ to connect the paragraphs together. a. headers b. numbers c. a topic outline d. transitions e. main ideas

d. transitions

A good way to get all ideas about a topic down on paper in the pre-writing process is to a. brainstorm and cluster map b. develop a flow chart c. write out a topic outline d. a and b e. All of the above

e. All of the above

In the conclusion of every essay, the writer should a. restate the thesis in a way that will cause the reader to reflect upon the writer's purpose and claim b. include a clincher that connects with the catchy opener and title at the end of your essay c. summarize the main idea that the writer wants to get across d. a and c e. All of the above

e. All of the above

Which of the following is an effective use of parallelism? a. "...and that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth." b. "We shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardships, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty." c. "...it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair; we had everything before us, we had nothing before us..." d. A and b e. All of the above

e. All of the above

Which of the titles listed below is punctuated correctly? a. "A Rose for Emily" is a short story written by William Faulkner. b. Faulkner's novel <i>The Sound and the Fury</i> won him the Nobel Prize for Literature. c. I read an article called "The Return of the Taliban" in Time magazine last week. d. A and b e. All of the above

e. All of the above

Which is the correct use of punctuation with quotation marks? a. "Look who's coming down the road", the boy shouted with glee. b. "Look who's coming down the road," the boy shouted with glee. c. "Look who's coming down the road!" The boy was obviously excited by John's appearance. d. A and c e. B and c

e. B and c

Which of the following sentences contains the correct use for quotation marks? a. Always try to think "out of the box." b. "Capitalism" is a word that is used to describe a free market system in economics. c. Patrick Henry said "Give me liberty or give me death!" d. A and c e. B and c

e. B and c

Which sentence contains the correct use of the semi-colon? a. While waiting for the bus; the boy slipped on the pavement and fell. b. While waiting for the bus, the boy slipped on the pavement and fell; he was almost run over by a car. c. While waiting for the bus, the boy slipped on the pavement and fell; consequently, he was almost run over by a car. d. A and c e. B and c

e. B and c

Which expression(s) is(are) redundant? a. A ball is round in shape. b. His past history tells us that he likes to tell stories about his past. c. Her eyes are blue as the sky. d. His hair is shiny. e. C and d

e. C and d

Identify the nouns in the following sentence: Emily Dickinson is a famous American writer who is known for her use of slant rhymes. a. Emily Dickinson b. writer c. use, rhymes d. a and b e. all of the above

e. all of the above

Parenthetical notes may include a. the author's surname b. the page number enclosed in parentheses c. a period after the parenthesis d. a and b e. all of the above

e. all of the above

When formatting a research paper using MLA style, the writer should a. include a title page which is centered about 1/3 of the way down from the top b. use one inch margins and double space for the text of the essay as well as the Works Cited page c. use a header which contains the writer's surname and page number on the right-hand corner of each page d. b and c e. all of the above

e. all of the above

Dependent clauses are linked to independent clauses in complex sentences by a. coordinating conjunctions b. subordinating conjunctions c. words such as "because," "since," or "when" d. a and c e. b and c

e. b and c

Which of the following is a clause? a. along the way b. because she was the best in her class c. he hit the ball over the fence d. a and b e. b and c

e. b and c

Sources are listed ______________ on the Works Cited Page a. by the author's last name as used in your essay b. in alphabetical order by the author's last name c. in alphabetical order of the title d. by the database or website e. by the editor's last name as used in your essay

e. by the editor's last name as used in your essay