ENG 105 WEEK 3 QUIZ
1 A sentence must
a have a subject
b have a verb
c. express a complete thought.
d. All of the choices apply
2. A fragment is:
a. a complete sentence.
b. an independent clause.
c. a subject and verb unit.
d. an incomplete sentence.
3. A phrase fragment is missing:
a. a subordinating conjunction.
b. a prepositional phrase.
c. a subject or a verb.
d. a participial phrase.
4. To correct a phrase fragment, either add the missing subject or verb, or:
a. join the fragment to another sentence.
b. omit the subject.
c. omit the verb.
d. All of the choices apply
5. A fragment might begin with a present participle, which is:
a. the form of the verb ending in -ed.
b. the form of the verb beginning with to.
c. the form of the verb beginning with -ing.
d. the base form of the verb.
6. A fragment might begin with an infinitive verb phrase, which is a phrase that begins with:
a. the form of the verb ending in -ed.
b. the form of the verb beginning with to.
c. the form of the verb beginning with -ing.
d. the base form of the verb.
7. To correct an -ing or to fragment, either join the fragment to another sentence or:
a. omit the verb.
b. omit the subject.
c. add a participial phrase.
d. add the missing words.
8. A dependent clause fragment has a subject and a verb, but:
a. it cannot stand alone.
b. it can stand alone.
c. it is a phrase.
d. it is an explanatory phrase.
9. A dependent clause fragment can be corrected by:
a. placing a period at the end of the dependent clause.
b. placing a semicolon at the end of the dependent clause.
c. attaching the dependent clause to a complete sentence.
d. attaching the dependent clause to a phrase.
10. Fused sentences and comma splices are also known as:
a. fragments.
b. dependent clause fragments.
c. run-nos.
d. phrases.
11. A fused sentence:
a. has a comma to mark the break between two sentences.
b. has a period to mark the break between two sentences.
c. has a semicolon to mark the break between two sentences.
d. has no punctuation to mark the break between two sentences.
12. A comma splice connects two sentences:
a. with a period.
b. with a comma.
c. with a semicolon.
d. with no punctuation.
13. A run-on can be corrected by:
a. using a period between two sentences.
b. using a comma and a coordinating conjunction between two sentences.
c. using a semicolon between two sentences.
d. All of the choices apply
14. Which of the following methods will correct a comma splice?
a. Remove the comma between the two sentences.
b. Change one of the sentences to a dependent clause.
c. Remove the comma and add a coordinating conjunction.
d. Keep the comma and add a transition word such as however.
15. To correct a dependent clause by placing it before a complete sentence, you must place a __________ after the dependent clause.
a. semicolon
b. period
c. comma
d. semicolon and a coordinating conjunction
16. When you use illustration to make your point in writing, you generally:
a. tell a story about something that happened.
b. use specific examples to clarify your main point.
c. describe a person, place, or thing.
d. compare or contrast two people, places, or things.
17. One way to effectively illustrate your point is to use a series of examples. Another way is to use:
a. an extended example.
b. one broad example.
c. limit your examples to dictionary definitions.
d. generalizations.
18. The topic sentence of an illustration paragraph expresses both the topic and:
a. all of the examples you intend to use.
b. the intended audience.
c. the conclusion of the paragraph.
d. the controlling idea.
19. When you use a series of examples in an illustration paragraph, you will most likely arrange your examples in what order?
a. Time order
b. Space order
c. Emphatic order
d. None of the choices apply
20. When you use an extended example in an illustration paragraph, you will most likely arrange your ideas in what order?
a. Time order
b. Space order
c. Emphatic order
d. None of the choices apply
21. An extended example can be:
a. several different examples, as long as they are related to the topic sentence.
b. a persuasive argument.
c. a comparison between two points of view.
d. a story or a description of an event.
22. A paragraph plan will help you:
a. organize your topic sentence and supporting details.
b. use appropriate word choice and style.
c. correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
d. get your ideas flowing.
23. When you write a paragraph plan, your examples should:
a. be general.
b. relate to the topic sentence.
c. support points that are not necessarily related to the topic sentence.
d. be presented in alphabetical order.
24. Use __________ to help clarify your supporting examples.
a. generalizations
b. transitions
c. correct grammar
d. details
25. To help introduce an example or show an additional example in a paragraph, use:
a. transitions.
b. semicolons.
c. a new topic sentence.
d. numerals or letters.
26. Which transition would be the most effective if inserted into the blank in the following sentence? Our cat Abigail has unusual toys; __________, she loves playing with rolled up paper napkins.
a. nevertheless
b. instead
c. for example
d. however
27. Which transition would be the most effective if inserted into the blank in the following sentence? The bed and breakfast serves delectable gourmet breakfasts. _________, soft drinks, tea, and cookies are available in the afternoon.
a. For example
b. In addition
c. Consequently
d. However
28. When every sentence in a paragraph supports the topic sentence, the paragraph has:
a. unity.
b. coherence.
c. style.
d. parallel structure.
29. When the sentences in a paragraph flow together smoothly, the paragraph has:
a. unity.
b. coherence.
c. style.
d. parallel structure.
30. To achieve coherence in a paragraph, use:
a. a thesaurus.
b. a dictionary.
c. transitions.
d. valid supporting examples.
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