Exam 2: Writing Complete Sentences

Instructions: The following sentences form an essay. Proofread them for errors in spelling and look-alikes/sound-alikes. Select the letter of the correct list of misspelled words. A little crowding might lift your spirits, but experts who have studyed the affects of crowds on people have found that students liveing in crowded dormitories become less friendly toward others.

Instructions: The following sentences form an essay. Proofread them for consistency, parallelism, and concise language. Select the letter of the error in each sentence. Beginning in 600 B.C., the Phoenicians manufactured soap by boiling goat fat and added wood ash until the mixture hardened.

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) New Jersey businessman Barry Halper owned the world s largest collection of baseball memorabilia. (2) Three packed rooms in his basement held countless baseball-related objects priceless to any lover of the game. (3) He owned, for instance, at least 1 million baseball cards, all in complete sets. (4) Nine hundred players uniforms on a dry cleaner s conveyor belt hummed through a huge closet in Halper s basement. (5) Another prized example of Halper s passion was a life-size wax statue of Babe Ruth purchased from Madame Tussaud s famous wax museum in London. (6) Halper displayed a huge leather chair shaped like a baseball mitt, 3,000 autographed balls, a baseball pinball machine made in the 1930s, posters, bats, masks, trophies. (7) In 1998, he sold his collection; Major League Baseball bought many of Halper s treasures and donated them to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Choose the type of development the writer of this paragraph has used.

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the question(s) that follow by selecting the letter of the correct response. Many young people don t bother to register to vote, and those who do often don t show up at the polls on Election Day. But they should. Why? There are good reasons for every eligible young person to vote in every election. First of all, people ages eighteen to thirty should vote because many of the biggest issues affect the nation s youth. Wars in which young soldiers are dying, education funding, employment and job training programs, and reproductive rights are just a few of the issues that are affecting the lives of young people right now. Young people should help to select government representatives who share their views on these matters. When this country s youth don t vote, they don t have any influence on how these issues are decided, and they allow older people to decide how things will work. Plus, an individual who chooses not to vote really has no right to complain about government decisions he or she doesn t like. Being able to vote is a precious gift, one that no one should take for granted. Many people have fought and died so that all Americans would get and keep the right to participate in a democratic government. To honor their sacrifice, all of the young people in America should register, vote, and make themselves heard! The purpose of this paragraph is to

Instructions: The following sentences form an essay. Proofread them for errors in spelling and look-alikes/sound-alikes. Select the letter of the correct list of misspelled words. Experts in group psycoligy also say that people in difrent societies have difrent ways of dealing with crowding.

Instructions: Read the essay that follows, written without proper paragraph breaks, and then answer the question(s) by selecting the letter of the correct answer. (1) Have you ever wanted a huge party, puffy dress, and sparkling tiara? (2) If so, you just may be one of the millions of girls counting the days until their quincea eras. (3) A quincea era is an over-the-top, dramatic, and even funny celebration that occurs when a Hispanic girl turns fifteen, but a quincea era is also an important event in the girl s life, marking her entry into adulthood. (4) Each girl puts her own stamp on the celebration, as several examples will show. (5) One illustration of a memorable quincea era was my cousin Cindy s three years ago. (6) She constantly said she wanted something different from other quincea eras. (7) The first step was her custom-made invitations. (8) Another component of the party was more like a fairytale. (9) A wooden swan was constructed to lead her into the ballroom to perform her waltz. (10) Luckily, her dress wasn t as outlandish as the swan. (11) It was simple, but it was the centerpiece of the party. (12) Many quincea eras are lavish parties like my cousin s, but others focus on the occasion s meaning. (13) My own quincea era four years ago is an example. (14) Despite its simplicity, it was an experience I ll never forget. (15) My family came from far away to the event, and I felt special, knowing they were there to help me transition into adulthood. (16) Even more special were my uncles sincere speeches and my mother s proud and happy words. (17) Yet, despite this joy, I felt a little sad: I was no longer a carefree girl as I would now have to take on some responsibilities. (18) I was scared I would fail, but having my family there showed me the help I would have along the way. (19) A third example is my little cousin, who is 11 years old but already halfway through planning her own quincea era. (20) She has already designed her own dress for the quincea era and picked the location. (21) So far, she feels relaxed, but knowing how I felt during the first few months of planning, I wish her the best of luck. (22) I plan on helping her. (23) I already promised her a spa day before her party, but I hope the meaning of the occasion is what she appreciates the most, not the dress or shoes. (24) As you can see, a quincea era is a pivotal experience in a Hispanic girl s life. (25) She learns there is more to life than clothes and gifts. (26) It s the togetherness of the family and determination that she learns about, two things Hispanics value highly. (27) After the party, we begin our adulthood, our entrance into the real world. (28) Somehow, we still manage to laugh and smile along the way. Diana Valtierra, Student Which of the following pairs of sentences include transitional expressions?

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the question(s) that follow by selecting the letter of the correct response. Many young people don t bother to register to vote, and those who do often don t show up at the polls on Election Day. But they should. Why? There are good reasons for every eligible young person to vote in every election. First of all, people ages eighteen to thirty should vote because many of the biggest issues affect the nation s youth. Wars in which young soldiers are dying, education funding, employment and job training programs, and reproductive rights are just a few of the issues that are affecting the lives of young people right now. Young people should help to select government representatives who share their views on these matters. When this country s youth don t vote, they don t have any influence on how these issues are decided, and they allow older people to decide how things will work. Plus, an individual who chooses not to vote really has no right to complain about government decisions he or she doesn t like. Being able to vote is a precious gift, one that no one should take for granted. Many people have fought and died so that all Americans would get and keep the right to participate in a democratic government. To honor their sacrifice, all of the young people in America should register, vote, and make themselves heard! This paragraph was written for an audience of

Instructions: Select the part of the sentence that contains a grammar or punctuation error. Some believe that a vegetarian diet provides health benefits, still others want to demonstrate their concern for world hunger and the environment.

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the question(s) that follow by choosing the letter of the correct response. In most states, before you can even think about voting, you have to register to vote. You can register in person by going to your local board of elections office, state department of motor vehicles, or other office or agency (such as the post office) designated as an official voter registration location in your state. However, one of the fastest and easiest ways to register is to go to the website RegistertoVote.org and complete three easy steps. First, you click on your state of residence. You will be taken to a page that lists your state s voter eligibility requirements and identifies registration deadlines. Next, you fill out the online voter registration form and click the Get Registration Form button. Finally, you download your completed form and follow the instructions to sign it and submit it to the appropriate state or local office for processing. Within a few weeks, you will receive confirmation of your registration. This paragraph was written for an audience of

Instructions: The following sentences form an essay. Proofread them for consistency, parallelism, and concise language. Select the letter of the error in each sentence. However, even as late as 1550, soap had not won over everyone. For instance, a German duchess gets angry when she receives a box of soap as a gift; she threw the messenger out of the palace.

Instructions: Select the part of the sentence that contains a grammar or punctuation error. A lactovegetarian can eat dairy products but not eggs. Veganism is the most strictest form of vegetarianism.

Instructions: Select the part of the sentence that contains a grammar or punctuation error. A lacto-ovovegetarian can eat eggs, and dairy products; most vegetarians in the United States follow this kind of diet.

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: In order to be a good cook, you have to be prepared in the kitchen. Check your cupboards and refrigerator for old and rotting food.

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and then answer the question(s) that follow by selecting the letter of the correct response. Many young people don t bother to register to vote, and those who do often don t show up at the polls on Election Day. But they should. Why? There are good reasons for every eligible young person to vote in every election. First of all, people ages eighteen to thirty should vote because many of the biggest issues affect the nation s youth. Wars in which young soldiers are dying, education funding, employment and job training programs, and reproductive rights are just a few of the issues that are affecting the lives of young people right now. Young people should help to select government representatives who share their views on these matters. When this country s youth don t vote, they don t have any influence on how these issues are decided, and they allow older people to decide how things will work. Plus, an individual who chooses not to vote really has no right to complain about government decisions he or she doesn t like. Being able to vote is a precious gift, one that no one should take for granted. Many people have fought and died so that all Americans would get and keep the right to participate in a democratic government. To honor their sacrifice, all of the young people in America should register, vote, and make themselves heard! The subject of this paragraph is

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: In order to be a good cook, you have to be prepared in the kitchen. Keep your pantry stocked with ingredients you use all the time.

Instructions: The paragraph below is developed by a specific mode or pattern. Read the paragraph; then answer the question(s). (1) Judges can be divided, on the basis of their written opinions, into three categories: conservative, liberal, and centrist. (2) Although all judges respect the law, conservative judges have an especially strong belief in the importance of the law and the history surrounding it. (3) They believe that real justice comes only from strictly applying the law to the facts of a case, whether or not the outcome seems fair to an individual. (4) On the other hand, liberal judges look beyond a rigid reading to the spirit of the law in their search for real justice in a case. (5) They might broadly interpret the law in order to champion individual rights. (6) The outcome of the case matters more to them than the letter of the law. (7) Finally, centrist judges walk the middle ground between conservative and liberal. (8) They do not apply the law as rigidly as conservative judges, yet they are not as willing as liberal judges to apply the law loosely. (9) Having different types of judges helps balance our legal system; their differing views help protect both the law and individual rights. Transitional words or phrases are used in which sentences?

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: Gilberto learned how to play the trumpet, but it took a long time. His mother complained when he didn t practice.

Instructions: The topic sentence below is followed by a brainstormed list of possible ideas for a paragraph. Decide which ideas support the topic sentence and should be kept and which ideas should be dropped. Select keep or drop for each idea. Topic sentence: In order to be a good cook, you have to be prepared in the kitchen. Arrange space to have enough counter space for cutting.

Instructions: Select the part of the sentence that contains a grammar or punctuation error. Elaborate tattoos could be placed almost anywhere on a persons body: arms, back, scalp , shoulders, and so on.

Instructions: Read the essay that follows, written without proper paragraph breaks, and then answer the question(s) by selecting the letter of the correct answer. (1) Have you ever wanted a huge party, puffy dress, and sparkling tiara? (2) If so, you just may be one of the millions of girls counting the days until their quincea eras. (3) A quincea era is an over-the-top, dramatic, and even funny celebration that occurs when a Hispanic girl turns fifteen, but a quincea era is also an important event in the girl s life, marking her entry into adulthood. (4) Each girl puts her own stamp on the celebration, as several examples will show. (5) One illustration of a memorable quincea era was my cousin Cindy s three years ago. (6) She constantly said she wanted something different from other quincea eras. (7) The first step was her custom-made invitations. (8) Another component of the party was more like a fairytale. (9) A wooden swan was constructed to lead her into the ballroom to perform her waltz. (10) Luckily, her dress wasn t as outlandish as the swan. (11) It was simple, but it was the centerpiece of the party. (12) Many quincea eras are lavish parties like my cousin s, but others focus on the occasion s meaning. (13) My own quincea era four years ago is an example. (14) Despite its simplicity, it was an experience I ll never forget. (15) My family came from far away to the event, and I felt special, knowing they were there to help me transition into adulthood. (16) Even more special were my uncles sincere speeches and my mother s proud and happy words. (17) Yet, despite this joy, I felt a little sad: I was no longer a carefree girl as I would now have to take on some responsibilities. (18) I was scared I would fail, but having my family there showed me the help I would have along the way. (19) A third example is my little cousin, who is 11 years old but already halfway through planning her own quincea era. (20) She has already designed her own dress for the quincea era and picked the location. (21) So far, she feels relaxed, but knowing how I felt during the first few months of planning, I wish her the best of luck. (22) I plan on helping her. (23) I already promised her a spa day before her party, but I hope the meaning of the occasion is what she appreciates the most, not the dress or shoes. (24) As you can see, a quincea era is a pivotal experience in a Hispanic girl s life. (25) She learns there is more to life than clothes and gifts. (26) It s the togetherness of the family and determination that she learns about, two things Hispanics value highly. (27) After the party, we begin our adulthood, our entrance into the real world. (28) Somehow, we still manage to laugh and smile along the way. Diana Valtierra, Student Which title best captures the essay?