Chapter 6 Practice Exam
Which of the following is an example of a compound-complex sentence? Nelly slipped and fell on the ice, but Raja managed to regain his footing. Nathan and Gigi went to Las Vegas last week in order to get a quick divorce. Although Lenora prefers romantic films, she rented Star Wars, and she enjoyed it very much. Percy's car broke down because the previous owner was not honest about the vehicle's true condition.
Although Lenora prefers romantic films, she rented Star Wars, and she enjoyed it very much.
Which of the following is NOT typically part of an essay? The title An introductory paragraph An abstract A concluding paragraph A thesis
An abstract
John is writing a research paper for his Communication 101 class. He has written his research outline and decided that most of his paragraphs will have around 15 sentences. He thinks that this is the best way to approach the topic. Based on your essay writing knowledge, what do you recommend to him? He will have far too many sentences in a paragraph. An effective paragraph should have 6-7 sentences. There will be far too many sentences in a paragraph. An effective paragraph should have 11-12 sentences. He will not have enough sentences in a paragraph. There should be at least 19-20 sentences in a paragraph. There will not be enough sentences in a paragraph. There should be at least 23-25 sentences.
He will have far too many sentences in a paragraph. An effective paragraph should have 6-7 sentences.
All of the following are complex sentences EXCEPT: They always order pizza whenever they eat at that restaurant. You will pass the test if you study hard. Many shopping malls have closed across the Midwest. Jasper fell down the stairs because he was walking and texting.
Many shopping malls have closed across the Midwest.
'In this day and age, globalisation is present everywhere. The stock market in China is going to crash because its economic growth is slowing down. Global warming may destroy the world if we do not control greenhouse gas emission.' This is part of an essay that did not follow the first rule of essay writing. Which rule is that? You should always have a clear and logical approach to the flow of information in your essay. You should never have an interdisciplinary topic because it is not respected in the scientific community. None of the answers are correct. Each sentence you write needs to be interesting.
You should always have a clear and logical approach to the flow of information in your essay.
Structuring your sentences in a logical way so the reader can understand what point you are making best defines _____. coherence a research outline emotional appeal to the reader complex sentence structure
coherence
A(n) _____ paragraph presents sentences in a logical order. body well-developed coherent organized
coherent
In a five-paragraph essay, the body paragraphs can also be described as the _____ paragraphs. last middle first introductory
middle
A psychological study which included 2500 people due to the fact that it was a large-scale project, also had complete media coverage for the 150 days the study lasted. This is an example of which of the following? A compound sentence A complex sentence A compound-complex sentence A simple sentence
A compound-complex sentence
When introducing a new concept, idea, or character, it is best to use which of the following? A complex sentence A compound-complex sentence A compound sentence A simple sentence
A simple sentence
Where are topic sentences generally found in writing? Why? In the abstract to alert readers of the upcoming subject matter At the end of each paragraph to provide a summary of the information At the beginning of an opening paragraph to summarize the main point of the written piece for the reader In the first transition statement to strengthen the introductory argument
At the beginning of an opening paragraph to summarize the main point of the written piece for the reader
Why is it a bad idea to use only short subject-verb sentences? Because a reader may lose interest in your paper Because they make your essay slightly too engaging for most academic papers Because they are only used for research articles Because your paragraph will be the appropriate length
Because a reader may lose interest in your paper
The following are the last 3 statements of the introduction to an English 101 literary essay. Why should they be reorganized? The main thesis of this paper concerns the play Romeo and Juliet and will be explained in the following thesis. This will best be explained by the many symbols that are used throughout Shakespeare's play. Shakespeare's works remain significant to this day and age. Because it lacks a clear thesis in the introduction. Because the last sentence should be a transitioning statement. Because the last sentence should be an introductory sentence. Because it lacks well-developed main points.
Because it lacks a clear thesis in the introduction.
Which of the phrases below includes the use of a modifier? Once upon a time By green grass With a smile Over the bridge
By green grass
'In order to buy a house, there are many important steps you should consider. The first is that you need to find yourself a good real-estate agent. The second is that you need to consider the quality of the neighborhood. Having a car is a great way to improve the quality of your life. The third is considering the costs of the house and how much money you have. The fourth is the long-term effect of buying a house and do you think that it is a good investment.' Which of these sentences doesn't follow the logical flow of information in the paragraph and should be removed? Having a car is a great way to improve the quality of your life. The fourth is the long-term effect of buying a house and do you think that it is a good investment. The third is considering the costs of the house and how much money you have. The first is that you need to find yourself a good real-estate agent. The second is that you need to conside
Having a car is a great way to improve the quality of your life.
Which of the following sentences is NOT written with simple subject-verb construction? Most paragraphs contain fewer than ten sentences. In a timed essay exam, you should think about paragraph breaks and should vary your sentence structure. A good writer must fully develop his or her paragraphs. A timed essay exam requires you to pay attention to paragraph breaks.
In a timed essay exam, you should think about paragraph breaks and should vary your sentence structure.
Which of the following statements best defines the main idea of an essay? It is a one sentence summary of the opinion being presented. It is the key concept being expressed or examined. It is the setting in which a story takes place. It is the first sentence in the first paragraph.
It is the key concept being expressed or examined.
Ethan is writing his graduate paper and is having some concerns about how to approach it. His main thesis is that: obesity may provide a considerable challenge to the modern world. He supports these ideas by the fact that in one of the countries he has studied, there is significant growth in the overweight population. He further states that there are a lot of countries where the obesity rate is not growing, but that this is not relevant and he will not elaborate the point. What would you suggest he could do to increase the quality of his graduate paper? All the answers are correct. Choose a less controversial topic. Use only one main point that is equal to the thesis. Keep his essay focused on his thesis and main point, including explaining why there are some different ideas.
Keep his essay focused on his thesis and main point, including explaining why there are some different ideas.
Mark is preparing to write an essay on the topic of 'Rising unemployment in the European Union Member-States'. He plans to make one main point and center his entire essay around this point. Based on what you have learned about essay writing, is that a proper essay-writing plan? No, you should have at least 10 main points to help clarify your arguments. No, you should have at least 2-5 main points. Yes, because the main point is also the thesis statement. Yes, because there should never be more than 2 main points.
No, you should have at least 2-5 main points.
Which of the following is not an essential feature of a well structured body paragraph? Unified Coherent Developed Ornate
Ornate
What would be considered appropriate evidence in support of an argument? A poll that indicates how people feel about the topic. Statistics involving the argument topic. Interviews of interested parties on the argument. A list of books written on the topic.
Statistics involving the argument topic.
Emphasizing your thesis statement in light of the evidence you have presented is most important for which of the following? The outline The conclusion The main body The introduction
The conclusion
The key concept being expressed, or the overall gist of what the piece will be dealing with as a whole, best defines which of the following? The topic sentence The thesis statement The main sentence The main idea
The main idea
How does a writer know if the paragraph is well-developed? The paragraph contains some generalities that make the paragraph interesting to the reader. The paragraph contains specific details to support the topic sentence. The paragraph contains sentences that reflect the essay's conclusion. The paragraph contains a topic sentence, a main point and a transitional sentence.
The paragraph contains specific details to support the topic sentence.
How does a topic sentence differ from a thesis statement? Topic sentences are present only as part of a technical summary prior to the main body of the essay, while a thesis statement should be the final statement of the introduction. Topic sentences help preview the content of a paragraph, while a thesis statement determines the purpose of the entire essay. Topic sentences are all statements which oppose the main thesis, while the goal of the thesis statement is to refute the topic statements. Topic sentences should only be used to help support the conclusion, while the thesis statement should only be mentioned in the introduction.
Topic sentences help preview the content of a paragraph, while a thesis statement determines the purpose of the entire essay.
Which of the following statements is NOT a way to improve sentence structure? Use subordinate clauses often to avoid fragments. Use active voice and active verbs Follow traditional grammar rules Ensure the sentence is clear
Use subordinate clauses often to avoid fragments.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a reliable source for an academic essay? Databases. Official publications. User-generated websites like Wikipedia. Peer-reviewed journals.
User-generated websites like Wikipedia.
Why would you want to take the time to outline your paper before you write it? You can develop your thesis in detail. You can avoid a lengthy brainstorming process. You can determine the best ways to arrange your points. You can begin to construct your conclusion.
You can determine the best ways to arrange your points.
Providing statistics about the costs of global warming and the long-term danger to coastal cities and arguing why global warming is dangerous is a good example of using _____ for your argument about the danger of global warming. supporting details primary sources primary evidence duplicate studies
supporting details
In a five-paragraph essay, the introduction is often used to present the _____. concluding remarks supportive argument of the text thesis statement main body of the text
thesis statement
