1302 In Order
Lets borrow some chairs from the next room.
Apostrophe error
Mr. Smiths driveway needs resurfacing.
Apostrophe error
My cat doesn't like you're dog.
Apostrophe error
This desk is his; the other one is her's.
Apostrophe error
We found the trumpet in the childrens playroom.
Apostrophe error
Were attempting to meet our students' needs.
Apostrophe error
All the ladies' coats are on sale today.
Correct
Everyone's essay earned a passing grade.
Correct
I was surprised when the news program told about a new crisis in the Persian
Correct
Myra Hobbs, our representative in Seattle, is being transferred to Spokane.
Correct
Since I can live cheaper off campus, I am looking for my own apartment.
Correct
The cat loves its new rubber mouse.
Correct
The horse ran down the hill and through the meadow.
Correct
The reception will be at my parents' house.
Correct
Identify the sentence that is correctly written.
While tuberculosis is a terrible disease, it is rare and usually can be treated.
Several books required for my paper (is, are) not in the library.
are
Look, here (comes, come) my mother and father.
come
Restoring cars and racing motorcycles (consumes, consume) most of Frank's time.
consume
After the glorious game ended and with everyone still standing on the field cheering for the gridiron heroes who had already left the stadium.
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Although he had promised his parents he wouldn't stay out until midnight and wake everyone up when he came creeping up the stairs.
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Despite all my efforts to complete the project in time for the Christmas season which begins in late November in our neighborhood
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The child, hoping to sneak downstairs without being detected to find himself a late night snack
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The rain falling furiously from the sky in great sheets.
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When winter comes and the snow forms great drifts along the highway.
fragment
There (goes, go) my chances for a promotion.
go
Everyone drove (his, their) own car to the scout meeting.
his
Neither of the actors has learned (his, their) lines.
his
Every student has been assigned (his or her, their) own log-in name and password.
his or her
Neither of my brothers (is, are) interested in sports.
is
Our basket of sandwiches (is, are) missing
is
Company rules require every memo and letter to receive (its, their) correct authorization number.
its
Assume you have included the following in a paper: One popular blogger wrote, "Having a zero inbox doesn't mean that I'm all caught up in my work (I'm not sure that's even possible) but it does mean that I know exactly what needs to be done, and where I am in the process (most of the time)."
needs to be cited
You can ethically use a research paper that you purchase from a term paper web site as long as you:
none of these are correct
Mr. Schmidt, along with his daughters, (runs, run) a furniture store.
runs
Listen to the rain.
sentence
Nancy volunteered to collect money for the Red Cross because she admired the organization.
sentence
Our new minister, who once served as an army chaplain, shows none of the meekness often associated with members of the clergy.
sentence
The cat purred.
sentence
Neither rain nor snow (slows, slow) our letter carrier.
slows
Her briefcase and umbrella were missing from (its, their) usual place in the hall.
their
A bibliographic citation is...
unique information that describes a source
The herd (was, were) clustered around the water hole.
was
Neither John nor his parents (was, were) at home.
were
Elizabeth told Margaret that she liked her new hair style.
Faulty
If the police strike continues, they will cancel the Mardi Gras parade.
Faulty
The lecture was boring, but they took notes anyway.
Faulty
When I got close to the bird's nest, it flew out of the tree straight at me.
Faulty
A. The basement was not only poorly lighted but also foul smelling. B. The basement was not only poorly lighted but also it had a foul smell.
A.
A. The flag was old, faded, and ripped. B. The flag was old, faded, and it had a rip.
A.
You do not need to give credit to information you find using Google books.
False
A. The fire was caused by either faulty wiring or an outlet that was overloaded. B. The fire was caused by either faulty wiring or an overloaded outlet.
B.
A. The manager praised his staff for their productivity and because they had an excellent safety record. B. The manager praised his staff for their productivity and their excellent safety record.
B.
A. We like living in Dallas because you have access to museums, theaters, and sporting events. B. We like living in Dallas because we have access to museums, theaters, and sporting events.
B.
You do not need to provide a citation for information that you use as long as you paraphrase properly.
False
You only have to cite sources that you use in written papers.
False
Identify the sentence that is correctly written.
Ellen worked very hard on her report; consequently, she earned an A.
It's easier to create the in-text citation first, so we know what name or title we should use in the parenthetical citation.
False
Plagiarism is something that only counts while you're in school.
False
You can copy and paste information from a website and use it without giving credit as long as there's not an author listed.
False
You do not need to give credit to images that you copy from the internet as long as you're only using it on a poster or a PowerPoint slide.
False
You do not need to give credit to images that you find using Google images.
False
The restaurant has openings for waitresses bus boys and fry cooks.
Incorrect
When the whole world is smiling why don't you smile, too?
Incorrect
Whenever I hear the opening measure of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony I get goose bumps.
Incorrect
Identify the sentence that is correctly written.
Janet worked on her term paper while Susie studied for a calculus test.
Identify the sentence that is correctly written.
Jason got a terrific tan because he spent the winter break in Florida.
Identify the sentence that is correctly written.
Laura failed to set her alarm, so she was late to work.
In citations with 4 or more authors, you only have to list the first three authors' names and follow that with "et al".
No, for citations that contain 3 or more authors, you list the first two authors, and follow that with "et al" to represent the rest.
These words, which can appear in titles, should be capitalized, except for:
Of. Prepositions are not capitalized.
Putting information from another resource into your own words is called...
Paraphrasing. You must also cite the original resource where the information came from.
Identify the sentence that is correctly written.
Perry watched the road carefully, but he still missed his turn.
Identify the sentence that is correctly written.
Rick refused to attend the movie; he said he hated horror films.
After the teacher collected our essays, she told the students that she would return the graded papers on Wednesday.
Shift in person
Holidays are important to everyone. They boost your spirits.
Shift in person
I liked my vacation in Britain better than my vacation in France because you didn't have a language problem.
Shift in person
Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday because it is the day when you honor your sweetheart.
Shift in person
Why do we use a citation style like MLA (select all that apply)?
Standardize the format of papers, Alleviate confusion and misunderstanding, Allow readers to focus on ideas
Assume you have written this statement in a paper: It's my opinion that people remain dependent on petroleum because most of us are unwilling to change our habits and our way of life.
This statement does not need to be cited.
What is the bibliographic citation?
The longer citation that tells us all of the necessary information to find that source, should we want to.
Identify the sentence that is correctly written.
The passport office opens at 9:00 a.m.; it closes at 4:30 p.m.
Assume you have included this statement on a PowerPoint slide: Pure pasture-raised products still represent less than 2% of the nation's supply, but sales reached $250 million last year, so the trend is expected to increase.
This statement needs to be cited.
Which element of this citation for an article appearing in a magazine is not correct: Smith, Jan. "Techies." The Atomic Learning, 16 May 2019, pp. 40-46.
The title of the magazine should be italicized.
Please write two or more sentences describing what strategies you will use to avoid plagiarizing.
To avoid plagiarism, I will be keeping detailed notes of my sources and listing all sources even if I don't use them for a direct citation. I also plan to go over my papers to make sure I am citing my sources correctly and respecting the authors' ideas.
A Bibliography is a list of all the sources we looked at while doing our research while a Works Cited page is a list including only the sources we actually cited in our research project.
True
In some cultures it's considered respectful to borrow ideas and work from others; in U.S. culture you can still borrow ideas and work, but you show respect by giving credit to people we borrow or learn from.
True
Many academic disciplines have their own style manual.
True
Paraphrasing means that you take someone else's words or ideas and express them using your own words.
True
Plagiarism could lead to an academic warning, failure of the assignment or class, academic suspension, or expulsion from school.
True
True or False, for in-text citations: the author's name may appear either in the sentence itself or in parentheses following the quotation or paraphrase, but the page number(s) should always appear in the parentheses, not in the text of your sentence. For example: Wordsworth stated that Romantic poetry was marked by a "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (263).Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth 263).
True
Tutors, friends and others can point out weaknesses and offer suggestions in your work, but they may not rewrite your work.
True
Works cited always appear on a separate page at the end of the MLA research paper.
True
You do not need to give credit to information that is available in a variety of well-known, credible sources such as textbooks and encyclopedias.
True
Identify the sentence that is correctly written.
Violets are blooming now. My lawn is covered with them.
Identify the sentence that is correctly written.
We didn't see anything; however, Jim insisted something was there.
If this is our bibliographic citation (Works Cited entry), Wordsworth, William. The Complete Poetical Works of William Wordsworth. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1932. Choose all of the ways we might cite with an in-text citation a quote or a paraphrase.
Wordsworth stated that Romantic poetry was marked by a "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (263). Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth 263). Wordsworth extensively explored the role of emotion in the creative process (263). The poet extensively explored the role of emotion in the creative process (Wordsworth 263).
Which of the following accurately describes a style manual?
a book that defines specific rules for how to write, organize and refer to citations
When citing a source for a book, immediately after the author's name, use:
a period. The basic format for a book citation is: Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. City of Publication, Publisher, Publication Date.
What is an in-text citation?
a short visual cue in the paper or presentation that lets the reader know they will find a fuller citation in the Works Cited page at the end.
In an in-text citation, where should the final punctuation go?
after the parenthetical citation
If you're not sure whether or not you're plagiarizing, or you have questions about plagiarism, you can get help from:
all of these are correct