ENGL 1301 FINAL EXAM REVIEW
A. The most traumatic experience for her father and me occurred long after her operation. B. The mangers, Dr. bell and me, could not agree on a plan. C. The reporter found only two witnesses, the bicyclist and I. D. We respected no other candidate as much as she.
. The most traumatic experience for her father and me occurred long after her operation.
A.We heard the officers go into the tent next to ours and say that it was not in satisfactory order; consequently, we became very nervous when they entered ours. B. I learned that Susan Vickers a senior in Hilton College was traveling in Europe, that her sister a charming brunette accompanied her and that Robert, their young brother, was in a summer camp in Massachusetts. C. Clothing is by no means the only subjects of the interviews, the company for which I worked makes surveys on almost every business in this county. D. Others who had taken the car to town for repairs did not return until sic o'clock.
A.We heard the officers go into the tent next to ours and say that it was not in satisfactory order; consequently, we became very nervous when they entered ours.
Which word or phrase in the following sentences is either misplaced or dangling? After studying polymer chemistry, computer games seemed less complex to Phuong. A. computer games seemed; B. Less complex to Phuong; C. After studying polymer chemistry
After studying polymer chemistry
After the morning rains cease, the swimmers emerge from their cottages. Tricia's first artwork was a bright, blue, clay dolphin. On the display screen, was a soothing pattern of light and shadow. The diet, will improve almost anyone health.
After the morning rains cease, the swimmers emerge from their cottages.
A. My grandfather don't have a place to call home. B. Did you think you was going to drown? C. Last summer, my counselor advise me to ask my graphic arts instructor for help. D. All kickboxing classes end in a cool-down period to stretch tightened muscles.
All kickboxing classes end in a cool-down period to stretch tightened muscles.
A. As an intern, I learned most aspects of the broadcasting industry but I never learned about fundraising. B. The cold impersonal atmosphere of the university was unbearable. C. An ambulance threaded its way through police cars, fire trucks, and irate citizens. D. After two broken arms three cracked ribs and one concussion Ken quit the varsity football team.
An ambulance threaded its way through police cars, fire trucks, and irate citizens.
A.Although I am generally rational I am superstitious B.As a result of these curious activities I have always wondered whether knowing the roots of superstition arised from a time when head lice were common and placing a guest's hat on the bed stood a good chance of spreading lice through the hosts bed C.And doesn't it stand to reason that , if I know that my guests do no have lice, I should not care where their hats go? D. Are you kidding
And doesn't it stand to reason that , if I know that my guests do no have lice, I should not care where their hats go?
which on of the following is a good thesis statement? A. I am going to talk about immigration. B. The first polygraph was developed by Dr. John Larson in 1921. C. although President John F. Kennedy sent the first American troops to Vietnam before he was assassinated, am analysis of is foreign policy suggests that he would not have escalated the war had he lived. D. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is an interesting structure.
C. although President John F. Kennedy sent the first American troops to Vietnam before he was assassinated, am analysis of is foreign policy suggests that he would not have escalated the war had he lived.
A. I believe that the chief attraction of the seashore to my brother and her, was the excellent fishing it afforded them. B.He told me, that Dr. Elson had been dead for ten years. C.He is a politician who simply cannot be beaten in any race. D. Around midnight, when the moon had risen one of the boys woke me.
C.He is a politician who simply cannot be beaten in any race.
After seeing an exhibition of Western art Gerhard Richter escaped from East Berlin, and smuggled out many of his notebooks. Corrie's new wet suit has an intricate blue pattern. Mr. Mundy was born on July 22 1939 in Arkadelphia Arkansas, where his family lived for four generations. In his Silk Road Project, Yo-Yo Ma incorporates work by musicians such as, Kayhan Kalhar and Richard Danielpour.
Corrie's new wet suit has an intricate blue pattern.
Which of the following sentence contains no faulty parallel structure? A. During basic training, I was not only told what to do but also to think. B. It is more difficult to sustain an exercise program than starting one. C. Hannah told her rock-climbing partner that she bought a new harness and of her desire to climb otter Cliffs. D. Police dogs are used for finding lost children, tracking criminals, and detecting bombs and illegal drugs.
D. Police dogs are used for finding lost children, tracking criminals, and detecting bombs and illegal drugs.
A.Jack, who was then acting as our leader said " This seems to be a goof place to camp for the night." B. By the time the pistol was fired for the game to end the spectators were yelling frantically for another touchdown. C. You cannot succeed unless you work hard. D. Sir Galahad was with the Round Table, not of it.
D. Sir Galahad was with the Round Table, not of it.
The pumps were destroyed by a surge of power. A. are destroyed; B. is destroying; C. destroyed; D. destroy
Destroyed "the surge of power destroyed the pumps."
A. Of all her family, Julia is the most happiest about the move. B. Maxine is so weak that she can't hardly climb stairs. C. we were not surprised by how good the sidecar racing team flowed through the tricky course. D. Do you expect to perform well on the nursing board exam next week?
Do you expect to perform well on the nursing board exam next week?
Although my spoken Spanish is not very good. A. Fragment; B. Comma splice; C. run-on
Fragment
To learn to sculpt beauty from everyday life. A. Fragment; B. Comma splice; C. run-on
Fragment
A. The ranger seen the forest fire ten miles away. B. When iget the urge to exercise, I lay down until it passes. C.Grandmother had driven our new hybrid to the sunrise church service, so we were left with the van. D. How did the game know that the player had went from the room with the blue ogre to the hall where the gold was heaped?
Grandmother had driven our new hybrid to the sunrise church service, so we were left with the van.
A. J.R.R. Tolkien finished writing his draft of The Lord of the Rings trilogy in 1949 but the first book was not published until 1954. B.In the first two minutes of its ascent, the space shuttle had broken the sound barrier and reached a height of more than twenty-five miles. C. German shepherds can be gentle guide dogs or they can be fierce attack dogs. D. Some former professional cyclists admit that the use of performance-enhancing drugs is widespread in cycling but they argue that no rider can be competitive without doping.
In the first two minutes of its ascent, the space shuttle had broken the sound barrier and reached a height of more than twenty-five miles.
A.Maianne told Jenny that she was worried about her mother's illness. B. Though lewis cried for several minutes after scraping his knee, eventually it subsided. C. Joel ran away because his stepfather and him had argued. D. Janice was indignant when she realized that the salesclerk was insulting her mother and her.
Janice was indignant when she realized that the salesclerk was insulting her mother and her.
NASA's rovers on Mars are equipped with special cameras that take close-up high resolution pictures of the terrain. Love, vengeance, greed, and betrayal are common themes in Western literature. Choreographer Alvin Ailey's best known work Revelations is more than just a crowd pleaser. A member of an organization, that provides job training for teens, was also appointed to the education commission.
Love, vengeance, greed, and betrayal are common themes in Western literature.
What does MLA stand for? a. Modern Language association b master literature anthology c master language association d. modern literature association
Modern language association
A. Most psychologists agree that no one preforms well under stress. B.Everyone had spoke by the time I arrived. C. Though it is not a new phenomenon, domestic violence is now publicize more than ever. D. Sulfur dioxide turn leaves yellow and dissolve marble.
Most psychologists agree that no one preforms well under stress.
A. In 1939 the library staff at the Tribune began recording the newspaper on microfilm and now the library has microfilm copies of every issue from October 14 1858 up to the most recent one. B.When Jolene who was taking her road test got behind the steering wheel Mrs. Jones her mother was smiling proudly looked on attentively. C. Jay Carson Jr. a senior with good organizational skills arranged for the benefit concert bu setting the date and ticket sales hiring the musical talent and handling publicity. D. On the spur of the moment, Lilly, who was known for her thoughtfulness, decided against going to the party and went instead to see Jane, her friend who had been hospitalized with appendicitis.
On the spur of the moment, Lilly, who was known for her thoughtfulness, decided against going to the party and went instead to see Jane, her friend who had been hospitalized with appendicitis.
When Rosa Parks was resistant to giving up her seat on the bus, she became a civil rights hero. A. is resistant; B. gave; C. is resisting; D. resisted
Resisted "when rosa parks resisted giving up her seat on the bus, she became a civil rights hero."
City officials had a good reason to fear a major earthquake most of the business district was built on landfill. A. Fragment; B. Comma splice; C. run-on
Run-on
A. As the students watched Dr. Stanford an expert at distillation and a widely-published author was demonstrating how to set up a special separation process explaining each step carefully B. Some neighbors were consoling the tornado victims, some were directing traffic, and the apartment manager was telephoning for the ambulance, which had already been dispatched from the hospital. C. Our company which we started as high-school seniors can provide all types of home office and factory cleaning services D. Lana had moved to Houston Texas in December 1994 and on June 1 2005 she was transferred to Louisville Kentucky.
Some neighbors were consoling the tornado victims, some were directing traffic, and the apartment manager was telephoning for the ambulance, which had already been dispatched from the hospital.
A. Sue was so exhausted that she lay down for a nap. B. My neighbor drive to Marco Island every weekend. C. I prepares system specifications for every installation. D. My law classes has helped me understand contracts.
Sue was so exhausted that she lay down for a nap.
The innovative shoe fastener was inspired by the desingers young son. Each days menu features a different European country dish. Sue worked overtime to increase her family's earnings. Mrs. Jacobs is unwilling to listen to students complaints about computer failures.
Sue worked overtime to increase her family's earnings.
A. Us tenants would rather fight than move. B. Sue asked John and I to driver the mayor and she to the airport. C. The chances of your being hit by lighting are about two million to one. D. Grandfather cuts down trees for neighbors much younger than him.
The chances of your being hit by lighting are about two million to one.
A. Abraham Lincoln took good care of his legal clients; the contracts h drew for the Illinois Central Railroad could never be broke. B. The pell grant sometimes covers the student's full tuition. C. the glass sculptures of the swan boats was prominent in the brightly lit lobby. D. Visitors to the glass museum were not suppose to touch the exhibits.
The pell grant sometimes covers the student's full tuition.
A. the lilacs in our backyard smell especially sweetly this year. B. The drawings looked well after the architect made changes. C.The travel arrangements worked out perfectly for everyone. D. The manager must see that the office runs smooth and efficent.
The travel arrangements worked out perfectly for everyone.
A. Rick applied for the job even though he heard that other candidates were more experienced than him. B. The volleyball team could not believe that the coach was she. C. She appreciated him telling the truth in such a difficult situation. D. The director has asked you and I to draft a proposal for a new recycling path.
The volleyball team could not believe that the coach was she.
A. I consider Macbeth one of the most stirring plays' that Shakespeare has ever written. B. Everyone, who attends our college for a year, becomes so attached to it that they will not leave if it is at all possible for them to continue their work. C. This type of word tells, or more exactly implies, a story. D. Some of the silver dollars now in use are at least one hundred year's old, that is the silver in the dollar is as old as that.
This type of word tells, or more exactly implies, a story.
A. Someone told the students that, " They were going to cheat on the exam." B. The seemingly true fact however is erroneous. C. It was a clear starry night and not a cloud was to be seen. D. We watched the fish swimming in the water of the lake, which was very clear.
We watched the fish swimming in the water of the lake, which was very clear.
A. We were glad that Sanya had done well on the cpa exam. B. the sister felt badly when they realized they had left their brother out of the planning. C. Which of these two low-carb drinks is best? D.According to our projections, sales at local businesses will be worser than those at the chain this winter.
We were glad that Sanya had done well on the cpa exam.
A. When it comes to money, I know who to believe. B. What is the address of the artist whom Antonia hired? C. Arriving late for rehearsal, we had no idea whom was supposed to dance with who. D. Whom did you support in last month's election for student government president?
What is the address of the artist whom Antonia hired?
A. After braiding ann's hair, sue decorated them with ribbons. B. During the two-day festival El dia de los muertos( day of the dead), Mexican families celebrate loved one that have died. C. When Gloria set the pitcher on the glass-topped table, the pitcher broke. D. In the encylocpedia, it states that male moths can smell female moths from several miles away.
When Gloria set the pitcher on the glass-topped table, the pitcher broke.
A. On our way back we ate the sandwiches that my mother had fixed. B. While the fraternity meeting was in session, we carefully outlined the manner in which we could take my brother's automobile. C. One of my brothers immigrated to Australia and he loved there. D. Deer wild turkeys and other fowl ensured the settler that he would not go hungry.
While the fraternity meeting was in session, we carefully outlined the manner in which we could take my brother's automobile.
A. First prize goes to the runner whom earns the most points. B. You will work with our senior traders, who you will meet later. C. The tutor who I was assigned to was very supportive. D. Who was responsible for creating that computer virus.
Who was responsible for creating that computer virus.
Borrowing another writers language, sentence structure, or ideas without proper acknowledment is known as _____________. A. plagiarism B. cheating C. stealing D. all of the above
all of the above
How should the citations be arranged on the works cited page? a. by number b.by database name c. date of access d. alphabetically
alphabetically
Bloggers, *conversationalists at heart*, are the online equivalent of radio talk show hosts. A. prepositional phrase; B. verbal phrase; C. appositive phrase; D. subordinate clause
appositive phrase
Aidan viewed Sofia Cappola's Lost in Translation three times, then he wrote a paper describing the film as the work of a mysterious modern painter. A. Fragment; B. Comma splice; C. run-on
comma splice
Orville had been obsessed with his weight as a teenager, he rarely ate anything sweet. A. Fragment; B. Comma splice; C. run-on
comma splice
Before we leave for the station, we always check the Amtrak website. A. simple sentence; B. compound sentence; C. complex sentence; D. compound-complex
complex sentence
The early Incas were advanced; they used a calendar and developed a decimal system. A. simple sentence; B. compound sentence; C. complex sentence; D. compound-complex
compound sentence
Tell the doctor how you feel, and she will decide whether you can go home. A. simple sentence; B. compound sentence; C. complex sentence; D. compound-complex
compound-complex sentence
Samurai warriors never fear *death*. A.simple/compound subject; B. verb; C. Direct obj.; D. Indirect obj.; E. Subject/Object complement
direct object
suggesting that only two alternatives exist when, in fact, more exist would be which type of logical fallacy? a. straw man b. non sequitur c. post hoc d. either.... or e. untrue premise
either..... or
Which of the following does NOT have to be cited in your essay? A. facts generally known b. summaries c. paraphrases d. quotations
facts generally known
An academic essay may contain a few contractions. A. true B. false
false
Which word or phrase in the following sentences is either misplaced or dangling? Many students graduate with debt from college totaling more than fifty thousand dollars. A. totaling more than fifty thousand dollars; B. from college; C. many students graduate; D. fifty thousand dollars
from college
You give *her* some yarn, and she will knit *you* a scarf. A.simple/compound subject; B. verb; C. Direct obj.; D. Indirect obj.; E. Subject/Object complement
indirect object
On a works cited page, use ____________ to indicate the title of articles and other short works. a. italics b.quotations marks c. all capital letters d. paranthesis
italics
In the above works cited entry, what is the second thing that is in italics? a. title of the article b. title of the journal c. name of the data base d. authors name
name of the database
*To my boss's dismay*, I was late for work again. A. prepositional phrase; B. verbal phrase; C. appositive phrase; D. subordinate clause
prepositional phrase
In the _____________ step in the writing process, you should choose a topic, narrow that topic, conduct research, and organize your research findings. A. prewriting; B. writing; C. revising; D. editing; E. publishing
prewriting
A year later, someone finally admitted that they were involved in the kidnapping. A. subject-verb agreement b. pronoun-antecedent agreement error
pronoun-antecedent
Every potential presidential candidate must appeal to a wide variety of ethnic and social groups if they want to win the election. A. subject-verb agreement b. pronoun-antecedent agreement error
pronoun-antecedent
The applicant should be bilingual if they want to qualify for this position A. subject-verb agreement b. pronoun-antecedent agreement error
pronoun-antecedent
If in a researched essay you are quoting an indirect source (a source quoted in another source), how would you begin the citation within the parentheses? a. the last name of the person who said the quote b. the last name of the author of the source c. qtd. in d. the title of the article
qtd. in
What of the following is NOT considered specific evidence to support a claim in an essay? a. facts and statistics b. questions c. citing expert opinion d. examples and illustrations
questions
Spring come in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. A. simple sentence; B. compound sentence; C. complex sentence; D. compound-complex
simple sentence
The *hills and mountains* seemed endless, and the snow atop them glistened. A.simple/compound subject; B. verb; C. Direct obj.; D. Indirect obj.; E. Subject/Object complement
simple/compound subject
As it thickens, the sauce will look *unappealing*. A.simple/compound subject; B. verb; C. Direct obj.; D. Indirect obj.; E. Subject/Object complement
subject object complement
A number of students in the seminar was aware of the importance of joining the discussion. A. subject-verb agreement b. pronoun-antecedent agreement error
subject-verb
Jack's first days in the military was grueling. A. subject-verb agreement b. pronoun-antecedent agreement error
subject-verb
*Before you print the final report,* show the committee the latest draft. A. prepositional phrase; B. verbal phrase; C. appositive phrase; D. subordinate clause
subordinate clause
A ____________ is the central idea of an essay that conveys the writer's purpose (claim) and that requires support. A. topic sentence; B. title; C. outline; D. thesis statement; E. theory
thesis statement
In which of the following voices should most academic essays be written? A. first person B. second person C. third person
third person
Which word or phrase in the following sentences is either misplaced or dangling? Though only sixteen, UCLA accepted Martha's application. A. though only sixteen; B. marhta's application; C. ucla accepted
though only sixteen
In the above Works Cited entry, what are the quotation marks around? a. title of the article b. title of the journal c. name of the data base d. authors name
title of the article
In the above works cited entry, what is the first thing that is in italics? a. title of the article b. title of the journal c. name of the data base d. authors name
title of the journal
Which word or phrase in the following sentences is either misplaced or dangling? To complete and online purchase with a credit card, the expiration date and the security code must be entered. A. the expiration date and the security code; B. with a credit card; C. to complete an online purchase with a credit card; D. must be entered
to complete an online purchase with a credit card
The purpose of an argumentative essay is ____________ a. to tell a story b. to define. c. to persuade d. to classify
to persuade
For an in text citation in a research essay, where should the end mark for the last sentence be placed? a. to the right of the parentheses b. outside the ending quotation mark c. inside the ending quotation mark d. inside the parentheses
to the right of the parentheses
a paragraph is a well planned sequence of complete sentences joined together to support a __________ a. title b. thesis statement c. major detail d. topic sentence
topic sentence
a single source must be cited at least ____________ times in every researched essay. a. one b. two c. three d. four
two
The viewers on the Esplanade *were dazzled* by the fireworks display. A.simple/compound subject; B. verb; C. Direct obj.; D. Indirect obj.; E. Subject/Object complement
verb
*Working with animals* gave Steve a sense of satisfaction. A. prepositional phrase; B. verbal phrase; C. appositive phrase; D. subordinate clause
verbal phrase
