Exam 1: Writing Effective Paragraphs

Instructions: In each of the following sentences, a blank space appears where the verb should be. Choose the correct past tense verb. Select the letter of the correct answer. Amanda ____ rewarding work at Sports Illustrated .

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, select the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence is free of mechanics errors, select Correct. Children of the Kindertransport The Kindertransport a valiant rescue mission was planned to evacuate thousands of children to England during the ten months before the outbreak of the war in 1938.

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow by selecting the letter of the correct response. The cross is, of course, most often associated with Christianity. However, it was also used by the Assyrians to represent their sky god, Anu, and by the Chinese to represent the earth. The symbol appears in Egyptian paintings, too; gods are often shown holding the ankh, a cross topped with a loop, which symbolized immortality. When Hernan Cort s and his Spanish troops invaded Mexico in 1519, they found the cross in native temples there, but the image represented the gods Tlaloc and Quetzalcoatl. The Celtic cross, which predates Christianity, symbolized fertility. Which of the following is a synonym used to refer to the subject of the paragraph?

Instructions: Below is a source followed by passage(s) from student papers. If the student has summarized, directly quoted, or indirectly quoted the source correctly, select the answer Correct. If you believe the source is incorrectly summarized or plagiarized, select the answer Incorrect. So why should we care about population growth in the world, in China, in the United States, or anywhere else? The primary reason is that each of us depends on the earth s life-support systems to meet our basic needs for air, water, food, land, shelter, and energy as well as our needs for a number of other natural resources that we use to produce an incredible variety of manufactured goods. As our population grows and incomes rise, we use more of the earth s natural resources to satisfy our growing wants, and this increases our ecological footprints. The result can be degradation and depletion of the natural capital that keeps us alive and supports our lifestyles and economies. Miller, G. Tyler, and Scott E. Spoolman. Environmental Science. 14th ed. Belmont: Brooks/Cole, 2013. Print. Page 94. Student version: Population growth should concern everyone because of its potentially harmful effects. According to Miller and Spoolman, larger numbers of people consume a larger amount of the natural resources that are necessary for everyone s survival. If a growing population uses up or damages these natural resources, everyone s quality of life is threatened (94).

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Just as growing children develop physically in stages, they also progress through stages of moral development. (2) Devised by American psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg, the stages describe the moral reasoning that guides decision-making. (3) The earliest stage Kohlberg called pre-conventional. (4) Here, children base their moral decisions on the outcome of a choice. (5) In other words, something is right or wrong depending on whether they will be punished or praised for doing it. (6) The next level is called the conventional stage because people at this level base their moral judgments on the conventions of society. (7) Something is right during this stage if most people agree that it is right. (8) Many people do not pass beyond the conventional level of moral reasoning. (9) Those who do have arrived at what Kohlberg termed the post-conventional level, a stage at which people base their moral decisions on personal beliefs. (10) People with such convictions will do what they consider is right even if it contradicts social rules or comes with negative consequences. Which of the following sentences in the paragraph contains a transitional expression that indicates time?

Instructions: In each sentence below, select the letter of the correctly punctuated sentence. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Instructions: Each question below is an entry for a Works Cited page. Select Correct if the entry is correctly formatted according to MLA guidelines or Incorrect if the entry is not correctly formatted. Hobson, Katherine. How to Get the Very Best Cancer Care. U.S. News World Report Dec. 2009: 52. Print.

Instructions: Select True if the statement is true or False if the statement is false. Repetition of the same words or phrases may improve unity in your paper.

Instructions: For each of the following sentences, select the list of words that should include apostrophes. If theres a logical explanation, hell find it.

Instructions: Each group below contains one correct sentence. In each group, select the letter of the sentence that is correct. Which sentence is correct?

Instructions: The following sentences form a passage. For each one, select correct if the sentence is punctuated correctly, fragment if it is a fragment, run-on if it is a run-on, and comma splice if it is a comma splice. That are programmed to work together on a group task.

Instructions: Below is a plan for a contrast paragraph. The points of contrast in the second column do not follow the same order as the points in the first column. In addition, one detail is missing. Living in a big city or a small town Living in a big city Living in a small town 1. Crowds and long lines are common ____ Fewer job options 2. Heavy traffic ____ Traffic jams are rare 3. Many employment opportunities ____ Slower lifestyle 4. A wide range of cultural and sports events ____ ________________________ 5. Faster pace ____ Not many entertainment options The missing detail in the plan above is

Instructions: In each set below, select the letter of the group in which all the words are spelled correctly. In which group are all of the words spelled correctly?

Instructions: Proofread the following sentences, which form an essay, for errors in the past participle. If the sentence contains a past participle error, select Past participle error. If the sentence is correct, select Correct. Bogs have not only served human needs; they provide a home for many insects, birds, and rare plant species as well.

Instructions: Below is a plan for a contrast paragraph. The points of contrast in the second column do not follow the same order as the points in the first column. In addition, one detail is missing. Compare two teachers. Dr. Wu Mr. Franklin 1. gives a lot of homework ____ messy, disorganized classroom 2. lectures every day ____ cracks jokes all the time 3. neat, orderly classroom ____ leads class discussions and activities 4. rarely smiles or laughs ____ teaches art 5. teaches history ____ ____________________ Select the missing detail for the blank in the plan above.

Instructions: In each group below, select the letter of the sentence that uses concise, fresh, and exact language. Which sentence uses concise, fresh, and exact language?

Instructions: The following sentences form an essay. Select the correct preposition for each blank. Unsung Innovators A talented inventor, he succeeded ____ building an innovative motor that became standard in the industry.

Instructions: Select the answer that correctly adds the suffix to each word below. supply + ed

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer the question(s) that follow. (1) Some mixed-breed dogs that would once have been referred to as mutts are now enjoying a new status as popular and expensive designer dogs. (2) For instance, the labradoodle, a cross between a Labrador and a poodle that can cost up to $4,000, is one sought-after combination. (3) Other popular doodle dogs include the schnoodle (a schnauzer-poodle mix) and the goldendoodle (a golden retriever-poodle mix). (4) Many dog lovers are willing to plunk down large sums for a cockapoo (a cocker spaniel-poodle mix) or a yorkipoo (a combination of a Yorkshire terrier and a poodle). (5) Even England s Queen Elizabeth is fond of a specialty mixed-breed known as the dorgi, a cross between a dachshund and a corgi. Select the number of the topic sentence in the paragraph above.

Instructions: Select the letter of the answer that correctly identifies each type of prewriting. The prewriting below is an example of Oct. 3. Everyone wants to win the lottery, but I ve heard that suddenly having millions of dollars doesn t necessarily make people happier. In fact, several lottery winners have said their lives are worse since winning. They simply traded one set of problems for another set of problems, like people hounding them for contributions all of the time. Some lottery winners have even been irresponsible with the money, blown it all, and then were forced to declare bankruptcy. Oct. 4. Tomorrow, I m traveling to Toledo for my brother s wedding. His fianc e is a woman he met in college, and they seem to have all of the ingredients for a happy and long-lasting marriage. They share many of the same interests, such as scuba diving, and they seem to have similar values and goals.