Exam 8: Voice

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 8 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage. ​ Riding up the mountain trail, my thighs ached and my lungs burned, but I couldn't be happier. Fifty feet in front of me pedaled my brother, Keith, fresh off his tour with the Marines. This mountain biking adventure was his idea. The green, forest-lined trail was rugged, with sharp turns and steep descents. At one point we hit a patch of fog and I lost sight of Keith. It felt as if we were riding through clouds. The ghostly air was damp and smelled like rain. I slowed down and called for my brother, 'Are you still up there?' 'Would I be anywhere else?' he yelled back. When the fog disappeared, we stopped for a breather on a ridge that overlooked a vast valley. A sea of pointy evergreens stretched for miles, ending near the peak of a distant mountain. While I snacked on a peanut butter granola bar, Keith glanced over at me and said, 'This is fun, isn't it?' 'It's good having you back, man,' I responded. With that, we hopped on our bikes. What might be an effective title for this passage?

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 8 to answer the following questions. ​ Choose the most specific adjective from the list below:

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 8. ​ Textbooks are written with a more serious, academic voice than newspapers or magazines.

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 8 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage. ​ Riding up the mountain trail, my thighs ached and my lungs burned, but I couldn't be happier. Fifty feet in front of me pedaled my brother, Keith, fresh off his tour with the Marines. This mountain biking adventure was his idea. The green, forest-lined trail was rugged, with sharp turns and steep descents. At one point we hit a patch of fog and I lost sight of Keith. It felt as if we were riding through clouds. The ghostly air was damp and smelled like rain. I slowed down and called for my brother, 'Are you still up there?' 'Would I be anywhere else?' he yelled back. When the fog disappeared, we stopped for a breather on a ridge that overlooked a vast valley. A sea of pointy evergreens stretched for miles, ending near the peak of a distant mountain. While I snacked on a peanut butter granola bar, Keith glanced over at me and said, 'This is fun, isn't it?' 'It's good having you back, man,' I responded. With that, we hopped on our bikes. The phrase lungs burned is

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 8. ​ A long series of adjectives can strengthen a sentence.

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 8 to answer the following questions. ​ Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: We had _________ many visitors over the holidays.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 8. ​ Avoid adjectives that are too general, such as good , bad , and nice .

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 8. ​ Which of the following types of sentences do not need to be revised?

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 8. ​ Which of the following types of diction is more likely to appear in academic writing?

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 8. ​ Which of the following is not a feature of an academic voice?

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 8 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage. ​ Riding up the mountain trail, my thighs ached and my lungs burned, but I couldn't be happier. Fifty feet in front of me pedaled my brother, Keith, fresh off his tour with the Marines. This mountain biking adventure was his idea. The green, forest-lined trail was rugged, with sharp turns and steep descents. At one point we hit a patch of fog and I lost sight of Keith. It felt as if we were riding through clouds. The ghostly air was damp and smelled like rain. I slowed down and called for my brother, 'Are you still up there?' 'Would I be anywhere else?' he yelled back. When the fog disappeared, we stopped for a breather on a ridge that overlooked a vast valley. A sea of pointy evergreens stretched for miles, ending near the peak of a distant mountain. While I snacked on a peanut butter granola bar, Keith glanced over at me and said, 'This is fun, isn't it?' 'It's good having you back, man,' I responded. With that, we hopped on our bikes. What is the purpose of the reading passage?

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 8. A more personal voice can be found in

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 8. ​ The sentences in most textbooks are usually short and simple to help students remember the information.

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 8 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage. ​ Riding up the mountain trail, my thighs ached and my lungs burned, but I couldn't be happier. Fifty feet in front of me pedaled my brother, Keith, fresh off his tour with the Marines. This mountain biking adventure was his idea. The green, forest-lined trail was rugged, with sharp turns and steep descents. At one point we hit a patch of fog and I lost sight of Keith. It felt as if we were riding through clouds. The ghostly air was damp and smelled like rain. I slowed down and called for my brother, 'Are you still up there?' 'Would I be anywhere else?' he yelled back. When the fog disappeared, we stopped for a breather on a ridge that overlooked a vast valley. A sea of pointy evergreens stretched for miles, ending near the peak of a distant mountain. While I snacked on a peanut butter granola bar, Keith glanced over at me and said, 'This is fun, isn't it?' 'It's good having you back, man,' I responded. With that, we hopped on our bikes. Which of the five senses is not engaged in the passage?

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 8 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage. ​ Riding up the mountain trail, my thighs ached and my lungs burned, but I couldn't be happier. Fifty feet in front of me pedaled my brother, Keith, fresh off his tour with the Marines. This mountain biking adventure was his idea. The green, forest-lined trail was rugged, with sharp turns and steep descents. At one point we hit a patch of fog and I lost sight of Keith. It felt as if we were riding through clouds. The ghostly air was damp and smelled like rain. I slowed down and called for my brother, 'Are you still up there?' 'Would I be anywhere else?' he yelled back. When the fog disappeared, we stopped for a breather on a ridge that overlooked a vast valley. A sea of pointy evergreens stretched for miles, ending near the peak of a distant mountain. While I snacked on a peanut butter granola bar, Keith glanced over at me and said, 'This is fun, isn't it?' 'It's good having you back, man,' I responded. With that, we hopped on our bikes. The adjective ghostly in the passage

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 8. ​ Reading newspapers, magazines, and books is a good strategy for developing a writing voice.

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 8 to answer the following questions. ​ Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: Please phone the office if _________ going to be late.

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 8. ​ In most cases, __________ words are better to use than ___________ ones.

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 8 to select the best answer to the questions about the following reading passage. ​ Riding up the mountain trail, my thighs ached and my lungs burned, but I couldn't be happier. Fifty feet in front of me pedaled my brother, Keith, fresh off his tour with the Marines. This mountain biking adventure was his idea. The green, forest-lined trail was rugged, with sharp turns and steep descents. At one point we hit a patch of fog and I lost sight of Keith. It felt as if we were riding through clouds. The ghostly air was damp and smelled like rain. I slowed down and called for my brother, 'Are you still up there?' 'Would I be anywhere else?' he yelled back. When the fog disappeared, we stopped for a breather on a ridge that overlooked a vast valley. A sea of pointy evergreens stretched for miles, ending near the peak of a distant mountain. While I snacked on a peanut butter granola bar, Keith glanced over at me and said, 'This is fun, isn't it?' 'It's good having you back, man,' I responded. With that, we hopped on our bikes. The reading passage is written in the third-person point of view.

Directions: Apply the knowledge you have gained from Chapter 8 to answer the following questions. ​ Which sentence is not in the passive voice?