ENG 105 WEEK 1 QUIZ

ENG 105 WEEK 1 QUIZ
1  Which of the following steps is not part of the exploring phase of the writing process
a.   Narrowing the topic
b.   Thinking about the audience
c.   Thinking about the purpose
d.   Exploring strategies
	
2.	Which of the following steps is not part of the developing stage of the writing process?
a.   Narrowing the topic
b.   Expressing the main idea
c.   Writing the first draft
d.   revising for writing style
	
3.	Which of the following steps is not part of the revising and editing stage of the writing process?
a.   Considering unity
b.   Considering style
c.   Considering audience
d.   Considering coherence
	
4.	A paragraph is:
a.   a series of sentences about one central idea.
b.   a series of sentences about two or more central ideas.
c.   a series of sentences that are not necessarily related to one idea.
d.   a series of no more than three sentences.
	
5.	An essay is:
a.   a series of sentences about one central idea.
b.   a series of sentences about two or more central ideas.
c.   a series of paragraphs about one central idea.
d.   a series of no more than three paragraphs.
	
6.	Which of the following statements is not true about a paragraph?
a.   The paragraph contains a topic sentence that introduces the subject.
b.   The paragraph contains a thesis statement.
c.   The paragraph contains a topic sentence that shows the writer's attitude toward the subject.
d.   The paragraph contains details that support the topic sentence.
	
7.	Which of the following statements is not true about an essay?
a.   The essay has an introduction that engages the reader's interest.
b.   The essay has an introduction that contains the thesis statement.
c.   The essay has a conclusion that re-emphasizes the thesis and restates the main points.
d.   The essay contains a topic sentence that establishes the central idea of the essay.
	
8.	The basic difference between a paragraph and an essay is that:
a.   a paragraph explores a topic in more depth than in an essay.
b.   an essay explores a topic in more depth than in a paragraph.
c.   a paragraph has introductory information to engage the reader's interest.
d.   an essay begins with a topic sentence.
	
9.	Once your instructor has assigned a writing topic, which of the following steps should you take first?
a.   Narrow the topic by giving it a personal focus.
b.   Begin the first draft.
c.   Write an outline.
d.   Establish the main point you want to make.
	
10.	When you consider the audience, you are considering:
a.   length and style.
b.   unity and purpose.
c.   tone and vocabulary.
d.   length and purpose.
	
11.	Tone is defined as:
a.   the writer's attitude toward the subject.
b.   the variety in sentence length.
c.   the extent to which the details are related to the subject.
d.   the level of reader interest in the subject matter.
	
12.	Which of the following is not one of the general purposes for writing?
a.   To entertain
b.   To inform
c.   To persuade
d.   To fulfill an assignment
	
13.	Free writing is defined as:
a.   making an outline of your key points.
b.   writing the first draft.
c.   writing for a limited period of time without stopping.
d.   making a list of ideas for a topic.
	
14.	Clustering is defined as:
a.   writing a topic, drawing a circle around it, and connecting more ideas to the circle.
b.   making a list of ideas for a topic as they occur to you.
c.   writing for a limited period of time without stopping.
d.   keeping a notebook or computer file where you record your ideas.
	
15.	What is the key purpose for keeping a writing journal?
a.   To practice penmanship
b.   To practice your writing without worrying about someone seeing your work
c.   To record daily events for your personal history
d.   To practice grammar and punctuation skills
	
16.	Narrowing the topic means:
a.   focusing on some aspect of a topic that interests you.
b.   eliminating wordiness in the sentences.
c.   reducing the number of supporting details.
d.   ensuring that all supporting details are supporting the topic sentence.
	
17.	You can narrow your topic by:
a.   using a thesaurus to improve your vocabulary.
b.   deleting words that are unnecessary.
c.   eliminating supporting details that are least important.
d.   making your topic more specific.
	
18.	Expressing your main idea means:
a.   keeping your writing focused on your main point.
b.   ensuring that all supporting details are related to your main point.
c.   ensuring that your main idea is emphasized in the conclusion.
d.   writing a topic sentence or thesis statement that expresses your main idea.
	
19.	Developing your supporting ideas means:
a.   using prewriting techniques to explore your ideas.
b.   using facts, examples, or anecdotes that explain your point.
c.   writing a topic sentence or thesis statement that expresses your main idea.
d.   focusing on some aspect of a topic that interests you.
	
20.	According to the fourth step in the writing process, when you make a plan, you:
a.   decide which prewriting strategy works best for you.
b.   choose the topic on which you will write.
c.   organize your main and supporting ideas.
d.   find facts, examples, or anecdotes that explain your point.
	
21.	A paragraph contains all of the following elements, except:
a.   a thesis statement.
b.   a topic sentence.
c.   body sentences.
d.   a concluding sentence.
	
22.	A topic sentence has all of the following characteristics, except:
a.   it introduces the topic of the paragraph.
b.   it states the paragraph's controlling idea.
c.   it contains an example that supports the paragraph's controlling idea.
d.   it is the most general sentence in the paragraph.
	
23.	What is the function of body sentences?
a.   They state the main point of the paragraph.
b.   They introduce the paragraph by engaging the reader's interest.
c.   They provide transitions from one sentence to the next.
d.   They support the topic sentence.
	
24.	The controlling idea of a paragraph:
a.   makes a point about the topic and expresses the writer's opinion.
b.   is nearly always the last sentence in a paragraph.
c.   is the topic of a paragraph.
d.   is an example that supports the main idea.
	
25.	An effective topic sentence will have both a topic and:
a.   a clearly stated conclusion.
b.   a controlling idea.
c.   a supporting example.
d.   at least three supporting examples.
	
26.	A paragraph has unity when:
a.   the paragraph contains a firm topic sentence.
b.   all the sentences transition smoothly from one to the next.
c.   the ideas are organized clearly and logically.
d.   all the sentences relate to and support the topic sentence.
	
27.	When you organize your details from least important to most important, or from general to specific, you are using:
a.   time order.
b.   emphatic order.
c.   random order.
d.   space order.
	
28.	When you describe someone or something from top to bottom or from left to right, you are using:
a.   time order.
b.   emphatic order.
c.   random order.
d.   space order.
	
29.	To make a plan, or an outline, write down your topic sentence and then:
a.   list supporting details and examples.
b.   list transitional words and phrases you plan to use.
c.   engage in prewriting activities.
d.   write your first draft.
	
30.	All of the following are effective suggestions for writing a concluding statement, except:
a.   restate the topic sentence in a new or refreshing way.
b.   end with a statement that questions or contradicts the main point.
c.   make an interesting final observation.
d.   end with a prediction, suggestion, or quotation.
	
31.	When you revise your writing, you:
a.   modify your writing to make it stronger and more convincing.
b.   proofread your final draft for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mechanics.
c.   create a plan or an outline to map out the structure.
d.   try various exploring strategies to get ideas flowing.
	
32.	When you edit your writing, you:
a.   modify your writing to make it stronger and more convincing.
b.   proofread your final draft for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mechanics.
c.   create a plan or an outline to map out the structure.
d.   try various exploring strategies to get ideas flowing.
	
33.	When you revise for unity, you:
a.   determine that you have a sufficient number of examples.
b.   verify that your ideas flow smoothly and logically.
c.   ensure that your sentences are varied and interesting.
d.   ensure that all supporting sentences relate to the main idea.
	
34.	When you revise for adequate support, you:
a.   determine that your details effectively support the main idea.
b.   verify that your ideas flow smoothly and logically.
c.   ensure that your sentences are varied and interesting.
d.   ensure that all parts of your work relate to the main idea.
	
35.	When you revise for coherence, you:
a.   determine that your details effectively support the main idea.
b.   verify that your ideas flow smoothly and logically.
c.   ensure that your sentences are varied and interesting.
d.   ensure that all parts of your work relate to the main idea.
	
36.	When you revise for style, you:
a.   determine that your details effectively support the main idea.
b.   verify that your ideas flow smoothly and logically.
c.   ensure that your sentences are varied and interesting.
d.   ensure that all parts of your work relate to the main idea.
	
37.	When you edit for technical errors, you:
a.   proofread your work for errors in grammar, spelling, mechanics, and punctuation.
b.   ensure that all supporting ideas are related to the main idea.
c.   ensure that your sentences are varied and interesting.
d.   verify that your ideas flow smoothly and logically.
	
38.	If one or more sentences in a paragraph have drifted away from the main idea, the paragraph will lack:
a.   coherence.
b.   style.
c.   adequate support.
d.   unity.
	
39.	When a paragraph has enough details and examples to make it strong, convincing, and interesting, the paragraph has:
a.   coherence.
b.   style.
c.   adequate support.
d.   unity.
	
40.	When a paragraph restates its main point in various ways but does not provide supporting details, the paragraph has:
a.   adequate support.
b.   circular reasoning.
c.   faulty style and variety.
d.   unity.
	
41.	To ensure that your paragraph has coherence:
a.   use transitions to connect your sentences smoothly.
b.   ensure that all supporting examples are related to your main idea.
c.   vary the sentence structure and style.
d.   add details to your supporting examples.
	
42.	All of the following considerations are related to writing style, except using:
a.   a variety of sentence patterns.
b.   exact language.
c.   sentences that are parallel in structure.
d.   relevant supporting details and examples.
	
43.	When you edit your writing, it is helpful to:
a.   edit it immediately after finishing the first draft.
b.   trust your computer's grammar checker to catch all errors.
c.   put your writing aside for a day or two so that you can see it with fresh eyes.
d.   scan your writing quickly.
	
44.	When you seek peer feedback, you:
a.   ask a friend, family member, or classmate to write your paper for you.
b.   ask a friend, family member, or classmate to read your writing and offer comments.
c.   ask your peers for positive comments only.
d.   ask your instructor to correct your errors for you.
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45.	If you find that you repeat the same types of grammar and spelling errors, you might find it helpful to:
a.   keep a grammar and spelling log.
b.   avoid using troublesome structures and words.
c.   keep your words and sentences very simple.
d.   rely on your computer's grammar and spell checker to catch all errors.
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