ENGL 3002 Midterm - 2
In quoting sources that ignore nonsexist standards, consider these options:
All of the above Paraphrase instead of quoting. Substitute or insert nonsexist words in brackets. Use ellipses to omit sexist phrasing. Insert [sic] after the first instance of sexist usage. All of the above.
Sentence fragments and run-on sentences are easy to repair grammatical errors. The first step is knowing how to identify these errors in your work. Identify which of the following are sentence fragments, which are run-on sentences, and which are grammatically correct.
Although your work is a draft. Sentence fragment Because you were waiting. Sentence fragment _____ Community College, the largest community college in _____. Sentence fragment Being a cat. Sentence fragment For help writing essays, TCC students can contact the Writing Centers they are open six days a week. Run-on sentence Marielle did a solid job on her final paper she was so proud. Run-on sentence For emergencies, we dial 911; for questions, we dial 088. Grammatically correct Javier is a superior writer because he can identify run-on sentences, fragments, and commas errors in his essays. Grammatically correct
Choose are the sentences that contain a comma splice.
I love going to the movies, they are so much fun. We went to the store, we went to the shore. Bryan is an accomplished guitarist, he is an adequate pianist.
Identify the sentence groups that are complete and those that are run-on sentences.
My dog is cute his name is Oliver. Run-on My dog is cute, his name is Oliver. Complete My dog is cute, and his name is Oliver. Complete My dog is cute. His name is Oliver. Complete
When is using the titles Mrs. or Miss. appropriate?
Only when you know the person you're addressing prefers a traditional title. Use Mrs. when addressing persons identifying as female who wear a wedding ring OR use Miss. when addressing persons identifying as female who do not wear a wedding ring. When addressing instructors who identify as female, even if you do not know their title preference. (For example, calling me Mrs. _____.)
Adjust the tone in the following sentence: The group's spokesman demanded salary increases.
The group's spokesperson demanded salary increases.
For each of the following sentences, choose the correct verb either a singular (is) or plural (are) verb
The poor [is/are] suffering. are Ten tons [is/are] a heavy load. is Fifty miles [is/are] a long distance. is The books borrowed from the library [is/are] on my desk. are
The below sentence is and example of a comma splice: There was an accident on Route 66 last night, several people got hurt. Choose all of the correct versions of the sentence from below. There may be more than one correct answer.
There was an accident on Route 66 last night. Several people got hurt. There was an accident on Route 66 last night; several people got hurt.
Choose the sentences with incorrectly used commas. You will have more than one answer.
Trudy predicts a long, hot summer. Their cat was, 10 pounds overweight. They painted their house, blue. Javier sister's are Yasmin, and Laura.
For most workplace documents, choose a tone that is
conversational
When referencing people with diabetes, the Publication Manual of the Psychological Association (APA) recommends using "disability-first language," such as autistic instead of people with autism.
false
Sexist language includes diminutive endings like -ess and -ette to denote females. (For example, a poetess and, in sports, the Letterkenny Shamrockettes.)
true
When age is an important and relevant part of the discussion, use girl and boy to refer to people under age 12; use young woman and young man for people 13-17; use woman and man for those ages 18 and over.
true
What is a comma splice
when two complete (independent clauses) are joined by a comma
