ENG 160 WEEK 5 Knowledge Check

ENG 160 WEEK 5 Knowledge Check
Match the Key Term with the proper definition
1    Punctuation marks that indicate exact words or the titles of short works.	
	2.    To show ownership or possession.	
3.    Punctuation mark used to mark a break between two complete thoughts or to mark off items in a series when the items themselves contain internal punctuation (such as commas).	
4.    Punctuation mark used to signal a pause longer than that of a comma but not as long as that of a period.	
5.    Punctuation mark used with two or more words that act as a single unit or to divide a word at the end of a line.	
6.    Punctuation mark used at the end of a complete statement to introduce a list, quotation, or an explanation.	
7.    Punctuation marks used to set off extra or incidental information from the rest of a sentence.	
8.    A punctuation mark generally used in order to (1) show the omission of one or more letters in a contraction, and to (2) show ownership or possession.	
9.    The combination of two words through omission of one or more letters and use of an apostrophe.	
10.    Used to separate items in a series.	
	
2.	Identify the two words that need apostrophes in the following sentence:
A shaky rope ladder led from the barns wooden floor to the haylofts dusty shadows.
a.   barns
b.   floor
c.   shadows
d.   haylofts
	
3.	Identify the two words that need apostrophes in the following sentence:
The sagging sofas stuffing was coming out in several places, and one of the chairs legs was broken.
a.   places
b.   sofas
c.   legs
d.   chairs
	
4.	Identify the two words that need apostrophes in the following sentence:
The paperback books glaring purple and orange cover was designed to attract a hurrying customers eye.
a.   books
b.   cover
c.   customers
d.   eye
	
5.	Identify the two words that need apostrophes in the following sentence:
Gregory couldnt remember whether he had left his wallet in his mothers car or at home.
a.   home
b.   couldnt
c.   mothers
d.   car
	
6.	Identify the two words that need apostrophes in the following sentence:
While he waited in his bosss office, Charlies nervous fingers shredded a Styrofoam coffee cup into a pile of jagged white flakes.
a.   flakes
b.   fingers
c.   bosss
d.   Charlies
	
7.	The purpose of a process essay is to:
a.   explain the steps involved in an action, process, or event.
b.   make a point by telling your audience a story.
c.   explain why your opinion is important.
d.   argue your beliefs.
	
8.	The type of essay you write depends on your:
a.   writing.
b.   purpose and topic.
c.   style.
d.   time management skills.
	
9.	In a process paper, your thesis might explain your purpose or it might explain something __________ about the process.
a.   abstract
b.   theoretical
c.   definitive
d.   speculative
	
10.	Which of the following is not a purpose of the cause-and-effect essay?
a.   Explain the causes of an event or situation
b.   Explain the effects of an event or situation
c.   Explain both the causes and effects of an event or situation
d.   Explain neither the causes and effects of an event or situation
	
11.	While process papers explain __________ something happens, cause-and-effect papers discuss the __________ of an event or situation.
a.   how, reasons for or results
b.   why, examples
c.   where, outcomes
d.   how, arguments
	
12.	The following question refers to APA Style.
Data displays have all of the following purposes, except:
a.   exploration.
b.   communication.
c.   calculation.
d.   manipulation.
	
13.	The following question refers to APA Style.
Regarding the design and preparation of a data display, the first step is to:
a.   determine the purpose of the display and explain its relative importance to that purpose.
b.   find out how much of the paper can be filled with a data display.
c.   search for the best data display possible online and copy it.
d.   jam all information, whether necessary or not, into a table.
	
14.	The following question refers to APA Style.
True or False.  Be selective when it comes to choosing the amount of graphical elements to include in the paper.
a.   True
b.   False
	
15.	The following question refers to APA Style.
Number all tables and figures with __________ in the same order as they are first mentioned in the text.
a.   Greek letters
b.   Roman numerals
c.   Arabic numerals
d.   capitalized letters
	
16.	The following question refers to APA Style.
Which of the following is not included in the tables and figures checklist?
a.   Is the table or figure simple, clear, and free of extraneous detail?
b.   Are all elements of the table or figure clearly labeled?
c.   Are the magnitude, scale, and direction of grid elements labeled clearly?
d.   Is the table or figure large enough to fill an entire page?